VANGUARD(R) OHIO
TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS
MAY 31, 2000
SEMIANNUAL
VANGUARD OHIO TAX-EXEMPT
MONEY MARKET FUND
VANGUARD OHIO
INSURED LONG-TERM
TAX-EXEMPT FUND
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HAVE THE PRINCIPLES OF INVESTING CHANGED?
In a world of frenetic change in business, technology, and the financial
markets, it is natural to wonder whether the basic principles of investing have
changed.
We don't think so.
The most successful investors over the coming decade will be those who
began the new century with a fundamental understanding of risk and who had the
discipline to stick with long-term investment programs.
Certainly, investors today confront a challenging, even unprecedented,
environment. Valuations of market indexes are at or near historic highs. The
strength and duration of the bull market in U.S. stocks have inflated people's
expectations and diminished their recognition of the market's considerable
risks. And the incredible divergence in stock returns--many technology-related
stocks gained 100% or more in 1999, yet prices fell for more than half of all
stocks--has made some investors question the idea of diversification.
And then there is the Internet. Undeniably, it is a powerful medium for
communications and transacting business. For investors, the Internet is a vast
source of information about investments, and online trading has made it
inexpensive and convenient to trade stocks and invest in mutual funds.
However, new tools do not guarantee good workmanship. Information is not
the same as wisdom. Indeed, much of the information, opinion, and rumor that
swirl about financial markets each day amounts to "noise" of no lasting
significance. And the fact that rapid-fire trading is easy does not make it
beneficial. Frequent trading is almost always counterpro-ductive because
costs--even at low commission rates--and taxes detract from the returns that the
markets provide. Sadly, many investors jump into a "hot" mutual fund just in
time to see it cool off. Meanwhile, long-term fund investors are hurt by
speculative trading activity because they bear part of the costs involved in
accommodating purchases and redemptions.
Vanguard believes that intelligent investors should resist short-term
thinking and focus instead on a few time-tested principles:
o Invest for the long term. Pursuing your long-term investment goals is more
like a marathon than a sprint.
o Diversify your investments with holdings in stocks, bonds, and cash
investments. Remember that, at any moment, some part of a diversified
portfolio will lag other parts, and be wary of taking on more risk by
"piling onto" the best-performing part of your holdings. Today's leader
could well be tomorrow's laggard.
o Step back from the daily frenzy of the markets; focus on your overall asset
allocation.
o Capture as much of the market's return as possible by minimizing costs and
taxes. Costs and taxes diminish long-term returns while doing nothing to
reduce the risks you incur as an investor.
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CONTENTS
REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN......1 PERFORMANCE SUMMARIES......11
THE MARKETS IN PERSPECTIVE....4 FUND PROFILES...............8
REPORT FROM THE ADVISER.......6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......12
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All comparative mutual fund data are from Lipper Inc. or Morningstar, Inc.,
unless otherwise noted.
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Frank Russell Company is the owner of trademarks and copyrights relating to the
Russell Indexes.
"Wilshire 5000(R)" and "Wilshire 4500" are trademarks of Wilshire Associates
Incorporated.
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REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN [PHOTO OF JOHN J. BRENNAN]
Interest rates for most municipal bonds ratcheted higher during the six
months ended May 31, 2000--the first half of Vanguard Ohio Tax-Exempt Funds'
fiscal year--and bond prices generally declined. In this environment, municipal
bonds earned positive total returns, as price declines only partially offset the
interest income earned during the period.
For the half-year, our Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund earned a total
return (capital change plus reinvested dividends) of 1.2%, and our Tax-Exempt
Money Market Fund earned 1.9%. As you can see in the adjacent table, the returns
of both funds topped those of their average peers.
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TOTAL RETURNS
SIX MONTHS ENDED
MAY 31, 2000
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VANGUARD OHIO TAX-EXEMPT
MONEY MARKET FUND 1.9%
(SEC 7-Day Annualized Yield: 4.03%)
Average Ohio Tax-Exempt
Money Market Fund* 1.7
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VANGUARD OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM
TAX-EXEMPT FUND 1.2%
Average Ohio Municipal Debt Fund* 0.4
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*Derived from data provided by Lipper Inc.
The total return of the Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund is based on a
decrease in net asset value from $11.17 per share on November 30, 1999, to
$11.01 per share on May 31, 2000, and is adjusted for dividends totaling $0.297
per share paid from net investment income. The Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund's
net asset value remained at $1.00 per share, as was expected but not guaranteed.
For Ohio residents, income earned by our funds is exempt from federal and
Ohio income taxes, but may be subject to local taxes and to the alternative
minimum tax. On May 31, the Insured Long-Term Fund's yield stood at 5.52%, up
from 5.12% at the end of November 1999; the Money Market Fund's yield was 4.03%,
up from 3.54% six months earlier. For taxpayers in the highest federal income
tax bracket (39.6%), the taxable equivalent yields at the end of the period were
about 9.1% for the Insured Long-Term Fund and about 6.7% for the Money Market
Fund.
THE PERIOD IN REVIEW
The U.S. economy expanded impressively during the six months ended May 31, but
the terrific pace of economic growth stoked fears of higher inflation--and,
thus, higher interest rates. These fears put pressure on the prices of both
stocks and bonds, making it a volatile six months for stocks, particularly for
technology shares, and a generally lackluster half-year for bonds.
The Federal Reserve Board continued its campaign to head off inflation by
hiking its target for short-term interest rates by a full percentage point
during the half-year. The yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose only
slightly, to 6.27% on May 31 from 6.19% six months earlier, and the yield of
3-month Treasury bills rose by 32 basis points (0.32 percentage point) to close
the period at 5.62%. However, the yield of the benchmark 30-year U.S. Treasury
bond fell from 6.29% on November 30, 1999, to 6.01% on May 31, 2000. This
decline resulted from the decreasing supply of long-term Treasury debt--a
development that drove prices higher and yields lower for the longest-term
Treasuries.
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Yields of high-grade, long-term municipal bonds ended the half-year at
5.91%, up a tiny bit from 5.87% when the period began. Yields on top-grade
(MIG-1) 3-month notes rose 35 basis points to 4.15% on May 31.
Relative to U.S. Treasury bonds, longer-term municipal bonds are extremely
attractive, particularly for investors in higher income tax brackets. On May 31,
the yield of a high-grade, long-term municipal bond was equal to about 98% of
the yield of the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond, whose interest is subject to
federal income tax. The spread between long-term Treasury bonds and munis was
unusually thin because of the heavy demand for--and thus, lower yields
of--long-term Treasuries. For securities with maturities of 10 years, the yield
of municipal bonds was equal to about 85% of the yield of Treasuries, a
proportion in line with the long-term historical rate.
The U.S. stock market advanced during the six months, though as the period
progressed investors' favor shifted toward value-oriented stocks and away from
growth shares. The Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index, a measure of the entire
U.S. stock market, gained 2.4% for the half-year. Among large-capitalization
stocks, the returns of value stocks outpaced those of growth-oriented shares by
nearly 2 percentage points (3.6% for the Standard & Poor's 500/BARRA Value
Index; 1.9% for the S&P 500/BARRA Growth Index). The split was especially
evident from March through May, when large value stocks gained 10.0% and large
growth stocks slipped -0.4%.
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Vanguard Ohio Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund earned 1.9% for the six months, just
ahead of the 1.7% return of our average peer. Our margin over our average
competitor can be attributed to our much lower expenses, which give us a
significant and sustainable advantage over funds that invest in similar
securities.
The 1.2% total return earned by the Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
during the half-year exceeded both the 0.4% return of our average peer and the
1.0% return of the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index, which exists outside
the real world of operating expenses and transaction costs.
Of course, a six-month return tells only part of the story of a bond fund's
performance. It's important to note that semiannual returns for bond funds
account for only half of the year's interest income, while price changes fully
and immediately reflect movements in interest rates--rising when rates fall and
falling when rates rise. For perspective, it's important to consider a full
year's interest income when evaluating a bond fund. During the 12 months ended
May 31, 2000, our Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund recorded a negative total
return of -1.3%, consisting of an income return of 5.0% and a price decline of
-6.3%.
Also, keep in mind that rising interest rates, which cause bond prices to
fall, are not entirely bad news for fixed income investors. Money market yields
and returns quickly adjust higher. And for long-term bonds, a rise in interest
rates causes an immediate price decline, but the long-term effect can be
beneficial because there is more income to reinvest at higher yields.
Conversely, when interest rates drop, bond prices rise immediately, but over the
long haul, lower rates diminish the income earned on reinvested dividends.
Though bond prices can swing dramatically, over the long run it is interest
income that accounts for virtually all of a bond fund's total return. As such,
municipal bonds that now offer a yield of about 5.5% can provide a solid
long-term return, particularly if inflation remains at relatively low levels.
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A key ingredient in our success is our significant cost advantage over
similar funds. Our funds have annualized expense ratios (expenses as a
percentage of average net assets) of less than 0.20%, compared with the 1.10%
charged by the average long-term Ohio tax-exempt fund and the 0.60% charged by
the average Ohio tax-exempt money market fund. For our shareholders, the
benefits of low costs are twofold. Our cost advantage provides us with a head
start in our quest to outperform our competitors. Lower costs also allow our
investment adviser, Vanguard Fixed Income Group, to select bonds with higher
credit quality than those chosen by our peers, without a sacrifice in net
yields.
For Vanguard Ohio Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund, our adviser invests
primarily in bonds that carry private insurance guaranteeing the payment of
principal and interest in the event that a bond issuer defaults on its debt
obligations. Though these securities offer slightly lower gross yields than
noninsured bonds, our low costs historically have more than made up the
difference, allowing our fund to provide net returns that are fully competitive
with those of lower-quality municipal bond portfolios.
IN SUMMARY
The argument for holding bonds as well as stocks in a balanced portfolio is an
enduring one that is not based on past returns or projections of future returns.
Fixed income investments add to a portfolio's diversification, and interest
income is a valuable and durable component of total return that, when compounded
over long periods, plays an important role in accumulating wealth. For Ohio
residents, the triple tax benefit of an Ohio municipal bond fund can be
especially valuable.
History has taught us that investors who maintain balanced portfolios of
well-diversified stock funds, bond funds, and money market funds generally find
it easier to maintain equilibrium in turbulent times. We urge you to base your
investment plans on your own goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance--and then
to stick with those plans over the long haul.
/S/
John J. Brennan
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer June 14, 2000
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IN MEMORY
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It is with great sadness that I report the death of John C. Sawhill, an
independent trustee of the fund and a member of The Vanguard Group's board of
directors since 1991. John, an economist who was president and chief executive
officer of The Nature Conservancy, died on May 18 at age 63. He was a senior
lecturer at the Harvard Business School and had formerly served as president of
New York University and as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
under President Jimmy Carter. John was a remarkable man who was full of energy,
vigor, and life. His experience and wisdom added a great deal to Vanguard, and
his death is a blow to everyone who knew and loved him. Though John's work on
behalf of our funds was often carried on behind the scenes, he was a dedicated
advocate for the best interests of our shareholders. He will be missed.
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THE MARKETS IN PERSPECTIVE
SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2000
Strong crosscurrents pushed and tugged at financial markets during the six
months ended May 31, 2000. Positive influences included very strong economic
growth and rising corporate profits. Negative factors included tighter monetary
policy, higher inflation, and concerns about stock valuations.
Interest rates rose in most segments of the bond market, and bond prices
slipped. Stock prices rose slightly, on balance, although wide day-to-day price
swings were frequent.
Uncertainty in both the bond and stock markets centered on the surprising
performance of the U.S. economy, which grew at a torrid 7.3% pace in the final
three months of 1999 and at a still-robust 5.4% during the first quarter of
2000. With U.S. unemployment at around 4.0% of the workforce, the Federal
Reserve Board continued to be concerned that inflation would worsen unless the
economic expansion slowed. The Fed raised short-term interest rates by 0.25
percentage point in February and again in March, before boosting rates by 0.50
percentage point in mid-May. These boosts, following three
quarter-percentage-point increases in 1999, took the Fed's target for short-term
rates to 6.5%. By the end of May, some signs of slowing had emerged in the
economy, although it was not certain that the Fed had finished applying the
brakes.
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TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 2000
6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 5 YEARS*
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STOCKS
S&P 500 Index 2.9% 10.5% 23.8%
Russell 2000 Index 5.5 9.9 13.5
Wilshire 5000 Index 2.4 10.7 22.3
MSCI EAFE Index 0.7 17.4 10.4
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BONDS
Lehman Aggregate Bond Index 1.4% 2.1% 6.0%
Lehman 10 Year Municipal Bond Index 0.7 -0.2 5.3
Salomon Smith Barney 3-Month
U.S. Treasury Bill Index 2.7 5.2 5.2
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OTHER
Consumer Price Index 1.8% 3.1% 2.4%
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*Annualized.
Evidence on inflation was ambiguous. The Consumer Price Index increased
1.8% and 3.1%, respectively, for the six- and twelve-month periods ended May 31,
but much of the increase was due to higher energy and food prices. Core
inflation, which excludes those sectors, was up a less-scary 2.4% during the
twelve months ended May 31.
U.S. STOCK MARKETS
Optimism about long-term prospects for technology, media, and telecommunications
companies dominated the equity markets through the first three months of the
period. But sentiment shifted suddenly in mid-March, sending the tech and
telecom groups sharply lower. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, for
example, registered a 41.1% return from November 30 through February 29, only to
give back most of the gains over the next three months. End result: a 2.4%
return for the six months ended May 31.
The overall stock market, as measured by the Wilshire 5000 Index, also
returned 2.4%. Value stocks, those characterized by above-average dividend
yields and below-average price/earnings and price/book value ratios, enjoyed a
resurgence beginning in mid-March.
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For the full six months, the value components of both the large-capitalization
S&P 500 Index and the small-cap Russell 2000 Index outperformed the indexes'
growth components.
Within the S&P 500, the half-year's best return was the 48% gain recorded
by "other energy" stocks, including oil-drilling and services companies that
benefited from a continuing rise in oil prices. The producer-durables sector
gained 18%, largely because of big gains for a number of manufacturers of
telecommunications gear and semiconductor testing and fabrication equipment.
Technology stocks, which now account for about one-quarter of the total stock
market's value, gained about 12% for the six months.
Poor performers included the utilities sector (-14% return), which was hurt
by downturns in several large telephone stocks, and many consumer staples (-9%)
and consumer-discretionary (-6%) companies. Prices fell steeply for a number of
high-profile retailers, beverage and food makers, tobacco companies, and
entertainment enterprises.
U.S. BOND MARKETS
The Federal Reserve's influence on interest rates is strongest for short-term
securities. Over the six months, the Fed pushed up the rate charged on overnight
loans between banks by 1 percentage point to 6.5%. Yields of 3-month U.S.
Treasury bills rose only one-third as far (0.32 percentage point, or 32 basis
points), to 5.62%. And long-term Treasury yields moved even less. The 10-year
Treasury note rose just 8 basis points to 6.27% as of May 31, and yields fell
for very long-term Treasury bonds due to a cutback in issuance of new bonds. As
a result of the shrinking supply of long-term bonds, the yield of the 30-year
Treasury bond declined 28 basis points--from 6.29% to 6.01%--during the
half-year.
Because short-term rates moved higher while long-term rates declined, there
was an unusual "inversion" in the yield curve. Instead of sloping upward--with
yields increasing along with the maturity of Treasury securities--the curve
sloped down. The 6.01% yield of 30-year Treasuries on May 31 was 70 basis points
below the 6.71% yield on 3-year Treasury notes.
Corporate and municipal bonds did not perform as well as Treasury
securities, and the yield curve for these sectors remained positive--yields of
long-term bonds remained higher than those of short-term securities. The Lehman
Aggregate Bond Index, a proxy for the overall taxable bond market, returned
1.4%, as a price decline of 2% offset most of the 3.4% income provided by bonds
during the half-year.
INTERNATIONAL STOCK MARKETS
A stronger U.S. dollar and weak Asian markets made the half-year a lackluster
one for U.S. investors in foreign stocks. Improving economic growth in most of
the world helped a number of markets in Europe, Asia, and Latin America to
produce good gains in their local currencies. However, the U.S. dollar increased
in value versus most currencies, significantly reducing the returns received by
dollar-based investors. (Conversely, when the dollar falls in value, returns
from abroad are enhanced for U.S. investors.)
The overall return in dollars from developed foreign markets was a scant
0.7%, as measured by the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe,
Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index. However, in local currencies, the EAFE Index
return for the six months was a very respectable 7.8%.
In Europe, where stocks benefited from a continuance of corporate
acquisitions, an average 12.8% gain in local-currency terms was reduced to 4.7%
for U.S. investors because of the dollar's strength. Stocks in the Pacific
region, which is dominated by Japan, returned -7.0% in dollars, as a -2.0%
return in local-currency terms was further diminished by the dollar's gains. The
Select Emerging Markets Free Index returned -2.8% in U.S. dollars.
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REPORT FROM THE ADVISER
The economy continued along a path of robust expansion during the six months
ended May 31, 2000, the first half of the fiscal year for Vanguard Ohio Tax-
Exempt Funds. The unemployment rate fell as low as 3.9% and the economy grew at
an annual rate of more than 5% during the half-year. A fear of inflation roiled
the markets, as investors focused on rising short-term rates. On three occasions
the Federal Reserve Board increased the federal funds rate to slow economic
growth. In turn, this led to a noticeable increase in stock market volatility.
Throughout the tumult, the tax-exempt bond market remained relatively calm. A
typical long-term, high-quality municipal bond started the period with a 5.87%
yield and ended it with a barely changed yield of 5.91%. Importantly, the
transition from 1999 to 2000 went smoothly, without negative effects for either
the issuers of municipal bonds or the financial markets.
Although other markets were volatile during the half-year, tax-exempt bonds
were a solid, if unglamorous, investment. During this time, your funds continued
to dutifully turn out consistent tax-exempt dividends. Often the municipal
securities market lacks the dramatic allure of the stock market. However,
tax-exempt securities are a reliable workhorse for the total return of an
investor's portfolio.
The Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund earned a tax-free return of 1.9% during
the half-year, while the Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund provided a 1.2% total
return. Both funds outpaced their average peer funds.
LOW DEMAND, LOW SUPPLY
During the half-year, few new investors entered the municipal bond market.
Indeed, most tax-exempt funds experienced net outflows of cash, as investors
redeemed shares to finance other purchases or to pay federal taxes. During this
time, the low demand for municipal bonds improved their value relative to
taxable bonds. As of May 31, a highly rated, long-term state general obligation
bond provided 98% of the income of a similar U.S. Treasury security, even though
interest paid on the municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income tax,
while interest on Treasuries is not. Investors in the top (39.6%) federal income
tax bracket, therefore, received 2.3 percentage points in additional yield,
after taxes, from high-quality, long-term muni bonds than from similar
Treasuries. Such attractive relative yields have rarely endured.
The supply of newly issued tax-exempt bonds so far in 2000 is a staggering
30% lower than last year. The stronger economy has boosted the finances of local
governments, so fewer issuers need to tap the credit markets. The drop in new
municipal bond issuance has supported prices for existing tax-exempt securities,
especially in states with relatively high taxes. However, the effects of reduced
supply have largely been offset by tepid demand for municipal bonds. At some
point, we can expect that municipal bond prices will rise in relation to those
of taxable bonds and that the spread between yields of municipals and taxable
bonds will widen.
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INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
The adviser believes that each fund, while operating within stated maturity and
stringent quality targets, can achieve a high level of current income that is
exempt from federal and Ohio income taxes by investing in insured and
high-quality uninsured securities issued by Ohio state, county, and municipal
governments.
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MATURITY SPREADS NARROW, CREDIT SPREADS WIDEN
For municipal bonds, as for other fixed income investments, the spread in yields
between issues with short- and long-term maturities has narrowed. In the
tax-exempt market, the gap in yields between a 1-year bond and a 30-year bond is
only 1.4 percentage points, down from about 2.0 percentage points. In the
Treasury bond market, short-term bond yields are currently higher than yields
for long-term bonds. This is unusual, because investors typically require higher
yields to lend money for longer periods. The anomaly reflects the Federal
Reserve Board's raising of short-term rates and the fall in supply of long-term
Treasury bonds. Even if the Fed keeps raising interest rates, we expect yields
for tax-exempt bonds to maintain their usual upward-sloping curve, with yields
rising as maturities increase.
During the half-year, the spread between yields of high-quality municipal
bonds and yields of lower-quality bonds widened. This meant that lower-quality
bond prices lagged those of high-quality bonds and that investors were demanding
higher yields to take on higher credit risk. During the period, the extra income
paid by bonds with the lowest investment-grade rating (Baa/BBB) versus those
with the highest quality (AAA) increased from 0.50 to 0.75 percentage point.
This reversed the trend of recent years, when credit spreads narrowed to
historical lows as investors stretched for incrementally higher returns by
buying lower-quality bonds.
The trend toward wider credit-quality spreads began with bonds used to
finance hospitals and other health care facilities. Most health care providers
have credit ratings in the middle or lower tiers of investment-grade ratings.
Rising cost pressures and reductions in expense reimbursement from health
insurers have taken a toll. Investors are cautious and have demanded higher
yields to hold bonds from these issuers, a trend that has spilled over into all
lower-quality sectors. As you have come to expect, Vanguard has maintained a
steady commitment to higher-quality issues. We have sought to provide superior
income by keeping expenses low, so that more of the funds' gross income flows to
you, rather than by taking on increased credit risk. The market's recent focus
on credit quality has helped our performance relative to peer funds.
THE TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
The yield on the 1-year U.S. Treasury bill rose 49 basis points to finish the
period at 6.17%. This rise was a direct result of the earlier-mentioned rate
hikes by the Fed. Yields on 1-year tax-exempt money market instruments rose 72
basis points during the six months. The benchmark 1-year MIG-1 tax-exempt note
closed the period with a yield of 4.59%. Short-term municipal securities became
more attractive relative to Treasuries: The ratio of yields of 1-year MIG-1
notes to those of 1-year Treasuries increased during the six months from 68.1%
to 74.4%. Contributing to the rise in yields for short-term municipals was a
surge in redemptions from tax-exempt money market funds during tax season, as
shareholders wrote checks to pay their federal tax liabilities.
Ian A. MacKinnon, Managing Director
Christopher M. Ryon, Principal
Pamela Wisehaupt Tynan, Principal
John M. Carbone, Principal
Christopher W. Alwine, Principal
Vanguard Fixed Income Group
June 13, 2000
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FUND PROFILE
OHIO TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
This Profile provides a snapshot of the fund's characteristics as of May 31,
2000. Key elements of this Profile are defined on page 9.
DISTRIBUTION BY CREDIT QUALITY
FINANCIAL ATTRIBUTES (% OF PORTFOLIO)
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Yield 4.0% MIG-1/SP-1+ 59.8%
Average Maturity 50 days A-1/P-1 28.9
Average Quality MIG-1 AAA/AA 9.9
Expense Ratio 0.16%* A 1.4
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Total 100.0%
*Annualized.
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AVERAGE COUPON. The average interest rate paid on the securities held by a fund.
It is expressed as a percentage of face value.
AVERAGE DURATION. An estimate of how much a bond fund's share price will
fluctuate in response to a change in interest rates. To see how the price could
shift, multiply the fund's duration by the change in rates. If interest rates
rise by one percentage point, the share price of a fund with an average duration
of five years would decline by about 5%. If rates decrease by a percentage
point, the fund's share price would rise by 5%.
AVERAGE MATURITY. The average length of time until bonds held by a fund reach
maturity (or are called) and are repaid. In general, the longer the average
maturity, the more a fund's share price will fluctuate in response to changes in
market interest rates.
AVERAGE QUALITY. An indicator of credit risk, this figure is the average of the
ratings assigned to a fund's securities holdings by credit-rating agencies. The
agencies make their judgment after appraising an issuer's ability to meet its
obligations. Quality is graded on a scale, with Aaa or AAA indicating the most
creditworthy bond issuers and A-1 or MIG-1 indicating the most creditworthy
issuers of money market securities.
BETA. A measure of the magnitude of a fund's past share-price fluctuations in
relation to the ups and downs of the overall market (or appropriate market
index). The market (or index) is assigned a beta of 1.00, so a fund with a beta
of 1.20 would have seen its share price rise or fall by 12% when the overall
market rose or fell by 10%.
CASH RESERVES. The percentage of a fund's net assets invested in "cash
equivalents"--highly liquid, short-term, interest-bearing instruments. This
figure does not include cash invested in futures contracts to simulate bond
investment.
DISTRIBUTION BY CREDIT QUALITY. This breakdown of a fund's securities by credit
rating can help in gauging the risk that returns could be affected by defaults
or other credit problems.
DISTRIBUTION BY MATURITY. An indicator of interest rate risk. In general, the
higher the concentration of longer-maturity issues, the more a fund's share
price will fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates.
EXPENSE RATIO. The percentage of a fund's average net assets used to pay its
annual administrative and advisory expenses. These expenses directly reduce
returns to investors.
INVESTMENT FOCUS. This grid indicates the focus of a fund in terms of two
attributes: average maturity (short, medium, or long) and average credit quality
(high, medium, or low).
NUMBER OF ISSUES. An indicator of diversification. The more separate issues a
fund holds, the less susceptible it is to a price decline stemming from the
problems of a particular issue.
R-SQUARED. A measure of how much of a fund's past returns can be explained by
the returns from the overall market (or its benchmark index). If a fund's total
return were precisely synchronized with the overall market's return, its
R-squared would be 1.00. If a fund's returns bore no relationship to the
market's returns, its R-squared would be 0.
YIELD. A snapshot of a fund's interest income. The yield, expressed as a
percentage of the fund's net asset value, is based on income earned over the
past 30 days (7 days for money market funds) and is annualized, or projected
forward for the coming year.
YIELD TO MATURITY. The rate of return an investor would receive if the
securities held by a fund were held to their maturity dates.
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FUND PROFILE
OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND
This Profile provides a snapshot of the fund's characteristics as of May 31,
2000, compared where appropriate to an unmanaged index. Key elements of this
Profile are defined on page 9.
FINANCIAL ATTRIBUTES
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OHIO INSURED LEHMAN
LONG-TERM INDEX*
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Number of Issues 173 38,998
Yield 5.5% --
Yield to Maturity 5.6% --
Average Coupon 5.1% 5.5%
Average Maturity 12.5 years 13.4 years
Average Quality AAA AA+
Average Duration 8.2 years 7.5 years
Expense Ratio 0.19%** --
Cash Reserves 0.0% --
*Lehman Municipal Bond Index.
**Annualized.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
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Average Maturity Long
Credit Quality High
VOLATILITY MEASURES
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OHIO INSURED LEHMAN
LONG-TERM INDEX*
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R-Squared 0.98 1.00
Beta 1.11 1.00
*Lehman Municipal Bond Index.
DISTRIBUTION BY CREDIT QUALITY
(% OF PORTFOLIO)
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AAA 97.6%
AA 2.4
A 0.0
BBB 0.0
BB 0.0
B 0.0
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Total 100.0%
DISTRIBUTION BY MATURITY
(% OF PORTFOLIO)
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Under 1 Year 5.7%
1-5 Years 9.6
5-10 Years 22.0
10-20 Years 39.0
20-30 Years 23.7
Over 30 Years 0.0
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Total 100.0%
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARIES
All of the data on this page represent past performance, which cannot be used to
predict future returns that may be achieved by the funds. Note that annual
returns can fluctuate widely. An investment in a money market fund is not
insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your
investment at $1 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the
fund. Note that income returns can fluctuate, as can the share price of the Ohio
Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund. An investor's shares in this fund, when
redeemed, could be worth more or less than their original cost.
OHIO TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURNS: JUNE 18, 1990-MAY 31, 2000
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OHIO TAX-EXEMPT AVERAGE
MONEY MARKET FUND FUND*
FISCAL CAPITAL INCOME TOTAL TOTAL
YEAR RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN
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1990 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 2.5%
1991 0.0 4.7 4.7 4.5
1992 0.0 3.0 3.0 2.9
1993 0.0 2.4 2.4 2.2
1994 0.0 2.6 2.6 2.4
1995 0.0 3.8 3.8 3.5
1996 0.0 3.4 3.4 3.1
1997 0.0 3.5 3.5 3.2
1998 0.0 3.4 3.4 3.1
1999 0.0 3.0 3.0 2.8
2000** 0.0 1.9 1.9 1.7
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SEC 7-Day Annualized Yield (5/31/2000): 4.03%
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*Average Ohio Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund; derived
from data provided by Lipper Inc.
**Six months ended May 31, 2000.
See Financial Highlights table on page 20 for
dividend information for the past five years.
OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURNS: JUNE 18, 1990-MAY 31, 2000
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OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM
TAX-EXEMPT FUND LEHMAN*
FISCAL CAPITAL INCOME TOTAL TOTAL
YEAR RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN
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1990 3.0% 3.0% 6.0% 4.9%
1991 2.9 6.6 9.5 10.3
1992 4.5 6.2 10.7 10.0
1993 6.3 5.7 12.0 11.1
1994 -11.2 4.9 -6.3 -5.2
1995 13.1 6.4 19.5 18.9
1996 0.3% 5.4% 5.7% 5.9%
1997 0.9 5.4 6.3 7.2
1998 2.6 5.2 7.8 7.8
1999 -6.9 4.8 -2.1 -1.1
2000** -1.4 2.6 1.2 1.0
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*Lehman Municipal Bond Index.
**Six months ended May 31, 2000.
See Financial Highlights table on page 21 for
dividend and capital gains information for the
past five years.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS: PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000*
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SINCE INCEPTION
INCEPTION -------------------------
DATE 1 YEAR 5 YEARS CAPITAL INCOME TOTAL
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ohio Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund 6/18/1990 3.26% 3.41% 0.00% 3.42% 3.42%
Ohio Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund 6/18/1990 -0.18 5.61 1.49 5.67 7.16
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*SEC rules require that we provide this average annual total return information
through the latest calendar quarter.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
This Statement provides a detailed list of each fund's municipal bond holdings,
including each security's market value on the last day of the reporting period
and information on credit enhancements (insurance or letters of credit). Other
assets are added to, and liabilities are subtracted from, the value of Total
Municipal Bonds to calculate the fund's Net Assets. Finally, Net Assets are
divided by the outstanding shares of the fund to arrive at its share price, or
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share.
At the end of the Statement of Net Assets, you will find a table displaying
the composition of the fund's net assets on both a dollar and per-share basis.
Undistributed Net Investment Income is usually zero because the fund distributes
its net income to shareholders as a dividend each day. Any realized gains must
be distributed annually, so the bulk of net assets consists of Paid in Capital
(money invested by shareholders). The balance shown for Accumulated Net Realized
Gains usually approximates the amount available to distribute to shareholders as
taxable capital gains as of the statement date, but may differ because certain
investments or transactions may be treated differently for financial statement
and tax purposes. Any Accumulated Net Realized Losses, and any cumulative excess
of distributions over net realized gains, will appear as negative balances.
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) is the difference between the value of
the fund's investments and their cost, and reflects the gains (losses) that
would be realized if the fund were to sell all of its investments at their
statement-date values.
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FACE MARKET
MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE*
OHIO TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND COUPON DATE (000) (000)
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (99.9%)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ashland County OH GO 4.20% 12/14/2000 10,000 10,015
Butler County OH BAN 3.85% 8/3/2000 3,000 3,002
Butler County OH BAN 4.15% 10/19/2000 4,490 4,497
Butler County OH BAN 4.50% 10/19/2000 8,000 8,012
Clermont County OH Hosp. Rev. VRDO (Mercy Health Systems) 4.15% 6/7/2000 1,400 1,400
Cleveland OH Waterworks Rev. 5.00% 1/1/2001 (1) 3,800 3,820
Columbus OH Electric System Rev. VRDO 4.20% 7/3/2000 LOC 14,520 14,520
Columbus OH GO 4.75% 9/15/2000 1,750 1,755
Columbus OH GO 5.50% 6/15/2000 2,000 2,002
Columbus OH GO VRDO 4.15% 6/8/2000 900 900
Columbus OH Sewer Rev. VRDO 4.25% 6/8/2000 3,100 3,100
Cuyahoga County OH Econ. Dev. Rev. VRDO (Cleveland Orchestra) 4.30% 6/2/2000 LOC 7,100 7,100
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. (Meridia Health System) 7.25% 8/15/2000 (Prere.)2,500 2,569
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. VRDO(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)4.10% 6/7/2000 LOC 8,700 8,700
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. VRDO(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)4.15% 6/7/2000 14,100 14,100
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. VRDO (Univ. Health Systems, Inc.)4.35% 6/8/2000 (2) 11,935 11,935
Fairborn OH School Dist. BAN 4.45% 9/14/2000 3,300 3,303
Fairfield County OH BAN 4.00% 7/25/2000 2,930 2,932
Franklin County OH Hosp. Rev. VRDO (U.S. Health Corp.) 4.32% 6/8/2000 LOC 6,915 6,915
Greene County OH GO 3.84% 9/7/2000 10,415 10,418
Hamilton County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. VRDO (Bethesda Hosp.) 4.20% 6/8/2000 LOC 19,350 19,350
Hamilton County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. VRDO
(Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati) 4.05% 6/7/2000 (1) 14,100 14,100
Lorain County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. CP
(Catholic Healthcare Partners) 4.15% 6/7/2000 400 400
Lorain County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. VRDO
(Catholic Healthcare Partners) 4.30% 9/11/2000 19,600 19,600
Marion OH City School Dist. BAN 4.78% 8/17/2000 2,513 2,516
Mason OH City School Dist. BAN 4.63% 2/15/2001 5,750 5,767
Miamisburg City OH BAN 4.25% 12/15/2000 4,500 4,507
Montgomery County OH VRDO (Catholic Health Initiatives) 4.05% 6/7/2000 700 700
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. VRDO
(Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. Project) 4.30% 6/2/2000 LOC 27,950 27,950
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FACE MARKET
MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE*
COUPON DATE (000) (000)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. VRDO
(Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. Project) 4.45% 6/2/2000 LOC 12,565 12,565
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. VRDO (Mead Corp.) 4.30% 6/2/2000 LOC 1,300 1,300
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. VRDO (Timken Co.) 4.30% 6/7/2000 LOC 7,000 7,000
Ohio Building Auth. Rev. TOB VRDO 4.40% 6/1/2000 (1) + 5,358 5,358
Ohio Building Auth. State Fac. Rev. (Arts Fac. Building Fund) 5.00% 10/1/2000 3,830 3,845
Ohio Capital Fac. GO 5.00% 6/15/2000 8,480 8,483
Ohio Higher Educ. Capital Fac. GO 5.00% 2/1/2001 10,000 10,058
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Comm. Rev. VRDO (Kenyon College) 4.30% 6/7/2000 22,000 22,000
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Comm. Rev. VRDO
(Mount Union College Project) 4.30% 6/8/2000 LOC 1,425 1,425
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Rev. 4.05% 9/1/2000 2,000 2,000
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Rev. 4.15% 9/1/2000 5,000 5,000
Ohio PCR VRDO (Sohio Air British Petroleum Co.) 4.30% 6/2/2000 7,900 7,900
Ohio Public Fac. Comm. Rev. (Higher Educ. Capital Fac.) 4.50% 11/1/2000 2,100 2,105
Ohio Public Fac. Comm. Rev. (Higher Educ. Capital Fac.) 4.50% 12/1/2000 1,500 1,505
Ohio Public Fac. Comm. Rev. (Higher Educ. Capital Fac.) 5.00% 11/1/2000 (1) 5,540 5,569
Ohio School Dist. COP TAN 4.14% 6/30/2000 5,000 5,003
Ohio Solid Waste Rev. VRDO (BP Exploration & Oil Inc. Project) 4.55% 6/2/2000 33,075 33,075
Ohio State Univ. VRDO 3.90% 6/7/2000 20,900 20,900
Ohio State Univ. VRDO 4.35% 6/7/2000 4,000 4,000
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. PCR PUT (OH Edison Co. Project) 3.75% 9/1/2000 LOC 7,000 7,000
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. (Pure Water) 5.40% 6/1/2000 (1) 3,260 3,260
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. VRDO (Duquesne Light Co.) 4.25% 6/7/2000 (2) 4,300 4,300
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. VRDO (Timken Co. Project) 4.15% 6/7/2000 LOC 5,000 5,000
Ross County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. VRDO
(Medical Center Hosp. Project) 4.30% 6/8/2000 LOC 4,065 4,065
Solon OH BAN 3.60% 6/15/2000 1,750 1,750
Summit County OH BAN 5.50% 5/31/2001 4,500 4,530
Toledo OH City Services Special Assessment VRDO 4.25% 6/8/2000 LOC 30,200 30,200
Univ. of Cincinnati OH BAN 4.25% 10/5/2000 5,987 5,994
Univ. of Cincinnati OH BAN 4.50% 3/1/2001 1,000 1,003
OUTSIDE OHIO:
Puerto Rico Govt. Dev. Bank VRDO 3.40% 6/7/2000 (1) 5,100 5,100
Puerto Rico Highway & Transp. Auth. VRDO 3.50% 6/7/2000 (2) 540 540
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $447,718) 447,718
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (0.1%)
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Other Assets--Note B 6,403
Liabilities (5,833)
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570
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NET ASSETS (100%)
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Applicable to448,286,623 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest
(unlimited authorization) $448,288
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE $1.00
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*See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements.
+Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of
1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration,
normally to qualified buyers. At May 31, 2000, the aggregate value of these
securities was $5,358,000, representing 1.2% of net assets.
For key to abbreviations and other references, see page 17.
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AT MAY 31, 2000, NET ASSETS CONSISTED OF:
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AMOUNT PER
(000) SHARE
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Paid in Capital $448,290 $1.00
Undistributed Net Investment Income -- --
Accumulated Net Realized Losses (2) --
Unrealized Appreciation -- --
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NET ASSETS $448,288 $1.00
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FACE MARKET
MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE*
OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND COUPON DATE (000) (000)
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (100.3%)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ISSUER INSURED (87.8%)
Adams County OH School Dist. GO 5.55% 12/1/2009 (1) 1,000 1,012
Akron Bath & Copley OH Joint Township Hosp. Dist. Rev.
(Akron Medical Center Project) 5.375% 1/1/2017 (2) 3,000 2,811
Akron Bath & Copley OH Joint Township Hosp. Dist. Rev.
(Akron Medical Center Project) 5.50% 1/1/2008 (2) 1,000 1,006
Athens OH City School Dist. GO 6.65% 12/1/2013 (4) + 640 710
Athens OH City School Dist. GO 6.65% 12/1/2014 (4) + 680 754
Athens OH City School Dist. GO 6.65% 12/1/2015 (4) + 725 803
Athens OH City School Dist. GO 6.65% 12/1/2016 (4) + 770 853
Aurora County OH School Dist. GO 5.80% 12/1/2016 (3) 3,000 3,004
Barberton OH School Dist. GO 5.125% 11/1/2022 (3) 3,000 2,659
Bedford Heights OH GO 5.65% 12/1/2014 (2) 500 499
Butler County OH Sewer System Rev. 5.00% 12/1/2023 (2) 2,245 1,936
Butler County OH Sewer System Rev. 5.375% 12/1/2015 (3) 1,730 1,662
Butler County OH Sewer System Rev. 6.25% 12/1/2002 (2)
(Prere.) 2,925 3,039
Butler County OH Transp. Improvement Dist. Rev. 6.00% 4/1/2011 (4) 4,000 4,156
Butler County OH Transp. Improvement Dist. Rev. 6.00% 4/1/2012 (4) 2,320 2,398
Canal Winchester OH Local School Dist. GO 6.00% 12/1/2013 (3) 1,680 1,731
Canton OH GO 5.375% 12/1/2007 (2) 1,000 1,005
Canton OH GO (Water Works System) 5.75% 12/1/2010 (2) 1,000 1,021
Canton OH GO (Water Works System) 5.85% 12/1/2015 (2) 1,000 1,007
Clermont County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. (Mercy Health System) 5.50% 9/1/2006 (2) 2,500 2,524
Cleveland OH Airport System Rev. 0.00% 1/1/2005 (1) 3,975 3,114
Cleveland OH Airport System Rev. 5.125% 1/1/2022 (4) 6,025 5,208
Cleveland OH GO 5.375% 9/1/2010 (2) 1,000 996
Cleveland OH GO 5.375% 9/1/2012 (2) 1,000 990
Cleveland OH GO 5.50% 8/1/2009 (1) 4,500 4,542
Cleveland OH GO 6.25% 10/1/2001 (1)
(Prere.) 2,500 2,593
Cleveland OH Public Power System Rev. 5.25% 11/15/2016 (1) 5,950 5,588
Cleveland OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2005 (3) 700 522
Cleveland OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2006 (3) 700 494
Cleveland OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2007 (3) 500 333
Cleveland OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2008 (3) 400 251
Cleveland OH School Dist. GO 5.875% 12/1/2011 (3) 1,500 1,526
Cleveland OH Water Works Rev. 5.00% 1/1/2023 (4) 3,000 2,595
Cleveland OH Water Works Rev. 5.00% 1/1/2028 (4) 2,000 1,699
Cleveland OH Water Works Rev. 5.50% 1/1/2013 (1) 3,805 3,795
Cleveland OH Water Works Rev. 5.50% 1/1/2021 (1) ** 6,500 6,207
Cleveland OH Water Works Rev. 6.25% 1/1/2015 (2) 195 200
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County OH Port Auth. Rev.
(Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) 5.40% 12/1/2015 (2) 2,000 1,930
Columbus OH Muni. Airport Auth. Rev. (Port of Columbus) 5.00% 1/1/2028 (2) 3,000 2,544
Columbus OH School Dist. GO 7.00% 12/1/2000 (3)
(Prere.) 1,750 1,805
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. (Univ. Hosp. Health System) 5.375% 1/15/2009 (1) 3,500 3,465
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. (Univ. Hosp. Health System) 5.50% 1/15/2019 (1) 7,545 7,101
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. (W.O. Walker Center Inc.) 5.00% 1/1/2023 (2) 2,500 2,138
Defiance OH Waterworks System GO 5.65% 12/1/2018 (2) 1,130 1,100
Dublin OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2005 (3) 1,220 910
Dublin OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2006 (3) 1,220 860
Fairfield County OH Hosp. Rev. (Lancaster-Fairfield Hosp.) 5.375% 6/15/2015 (1) 3,000 2,885
Forest Hills OH School Dist. GO 6.00% 12/1/2007 (1) 750 785
Franklin County OH Convention Center Rev. 0.00% 12/1/2007 (1) 4,355 2,897
Franklin County OH Convention Center Rev. 5.00% 12/1/2027 (1) 2,000 1,706
Franklin County OH Convention Center Rev. 7.00% 12/1/2000 (1)
(Prere.) 675 696
Gallia County OH Hosp. Rev. (Holzer Medical Center Project) 5.125% 10/1/2013 (2) 3,000 2,803
Greater Cleveland OH Regional Transp. Auth. GO 5.00% 12/1/2018 (3) 5,000 4,451
Greater Cleveland OH Regional Transp. Auth. GO 5.375% 12/1/2010 (3) 1,665 1,659
Greater Cleveland OH Regional Transp. Auth. GO 5.375% 12/1/2012 (3) 1,500 1,474
Greater Cleveland OH Regional Transp. Auth. GO 5.375% 12/1/2013 (3) 1,850 1,806
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FACE MARKET
MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE*
COUPON DATE (000) (000)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Greater Cleveland OH Regional Transp. Auth. GO 5.60% 12/1/2011 (3) 5,505 5,556
Greater Cleveland OH Regional Transp. Auth. GO 5.65% 12/1/2006 (3)
(Prere.) 1,000 1,033
Greene County OH Sewer System Rev. 5.125% 12/1/2020 (1) 2,000 1,789
Hamilton County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. (Children's Hosp.) 5.20% 5/15/2009 (1) 2,000 1,960
Hamilton County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. (Children's Hosp.) 5.375% 5/15/2013 (1) 2,235 2,171
Hamilton County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. VRDO
(Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati) 3.90% 6/7/2000 (1) 230 230
Hamilton County OH Sales Tax Rev.
(Hamilton County Football Project) 4.75% 12/1/2027 (1) 1,500 1,222
Hamilton County OH Sales Tax Rev.
(Hamilton County Football Project) 5.00% 12/1/2018 (1) 3,000 2,667
Hamilton County OH Sales Tax Rev.
(Hamilton County Football Project) 5.00% 12/1/2027 (1) 9,600 8,190
Hamilton County OH Sales Tax Rev.
(Hamilton County Football Project) 5.50% 12/1/2013 (1) 2,000 1,972
Hamilton County OH Sewer System Rev. 5.45% 12/1/2009 (3) 3,250 3,276
Hamilton OH Water System Rev. 6.30% 10/15/2021 (1) 2,000 2,023
Hilliard OH School Dist. GO 5.75% 12/1/2019 (3) 2,000 1,961
Hilliard OH School Dist. GO 6.55% 12/1/2005 (3) 500 532
Hilliard OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2012 (3) 3,220 1,562
Hilliard OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2013 (3) 3,220 1,463
Hilliard OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2014 (3) 2,720 1,156
Hilliard OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2015 (3) 3,720 1,479
Lake County OH Hosp. Fac. Rev. (Lake Hosp. System Inc.) 5.375% 8/15/2015 (2) 2,900 2,785
Lake Ohio Local School Dist. Stark County OH GO 5.55% 12/1/2014 (3) 1,000 987
Lake Ohio Local School Dist. Stark County OH GO 5.75% 12/1/2021 (3) 1,000 976
Lake Ohio Local School Dist. Stark County OH GO 5.75% 12/1/2026 (3) 4,540 4,385
Lakota OH Local School Dist. GO 5.05% 12/1/2013 (3) 1,925 1,805
Lisbon OH School Dist. GO 6.25% 12/1/2017 (2) 1,000 1,025
Lorain County OH Hosp. Rev. (Catholic Healthcare Partners) 5.625% 9/1/2014 (1) 3,290 3,253
Lorain County OH Hosp. Rev. (Catholic Healthcare Partners) 6.00% 9/1/2006 (1) 1,500 1,556
Lorain County OH Hosp. Rev. (Catholic Healthcare Partners) 6.00% 9/1/2008 (1) 1,250 1,301
Loveland OH City School Dist. GO 5.25% 12/1/2014 (1) 1,230 1,174
Lucas County OH Hospital Rev.
(ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group) 5.625% 11/15/2015 (2) 2,500 2,456
Lucas County OH Hospital Rev.
(ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group) 5.625% 11/15/2017 (2) 2,075 2,013
Lucas County OH Hospital Rev.
(ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group) 5.75% 11/15/2009 (1) 3,000 3,066
Lucas County OH Hospital Rev.
(ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group) 5.75% 11/15/2014 (1) 6,000 6,047
Mahoning Valley Sanitation Dist. Water Rev. 5.75% 11/15/2018 (4) 1,300 1,281
Marietta OH City School Dist. GO 5.75% 12/1/2007 (2) 1,500 1,527
Marysville OH Water System Rev. 7.05% 12/1/2001 (1)
(Prere.) 1,250 1,301
Medina OH School Dist. GO 6.20% 12/1/2002 (3)
(Prere.) 2,100 2,198
Middletown OH GO 5.75% 12/1/2019 (1) 2,500 2,465
Mount Vernon OH Sewer System Rev. 6.00% 12/1/2012 (2) 750 763
New Philadelphia OH School Dist. GO 6.25% 12/1/2017 (2) 2,300 2,343
North Canton OH GO 5.90% 12/1/2004 (2)
(Prere.) 2,000 2,097
Northeast OH Regional Sewer Dist. Rev. 5.60% 11/15/2013 (2) 1,880 1,876
Northeast OH Regional Sewer Dist. Rev. 5.60% 11/15/2014 (2) 1,500 1,488
Northwest OH Local School Dist. GO 5.15% 12/1/2022 (3) 2,095 1,865
Oak Hills OH Local School Dist. GO 7.20% 12/1/2009 (1) 1,625 1,836
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. PCR (Ohio Edison Project) 7.10% 6/1/2018 (3) 1,000 1,020
Ohio Building Auth. Rev. (Adult Correctional Fac.) 5.50% 4/1/2016 (2) 4,965 4,812
Ohio Building Auth. Rev. (Adult Correctional Fac.) 5.95% 10/1/2013 (1) 3,000 3,053
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Oberlin College) 5.00% 10/1/2026 (2) 10,000 8,555
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Univ. of Dayton) 0.00% 12/1/2006 (3) 1,000 705
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Univ. of Dayton) 6.60% 12/1/2017 (3) 2,200 2,324
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Univ. of Dayton) 6.75% 12/1/2015 (3) 1,000 1,051
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Xavier Univ.) 5.30% 5/15/2017 (1) 3,000 2,818
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Xavier Univ.) 5.375% 5/15/2022 (1) 7,000 6,478
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Xavier Univ.) 6.00% 5/15/2011 (1) 2,000 2,067
Ohio Turnpike Comm. Rev. 4.50% 2/15/2024 (3) 3,000 2,355
Ohio Turnpike Comm. Rev. 5.25% 2/15/2013 (3) 1,780 1,714
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FACE MARKET
MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE*
OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND COUPON DATE (000) (000)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ohio Turnpike Comm. Rev. 5.70% 2/15/2006 (1)
(Prere.) 1,000 1,040
Ohio Univ. General Receipts Rev. 5.25% 12/1/2019 (4) 4,000 3,666
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Pollution Control Fac. Rev. 5.125% 6/1/2019 (1) 2,750 2,485
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Pollution Control Fac. Rev. 5.50% 6/1/2011 (1) 2,300 2,300
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Pollution Control Fac. Rev. 5.50% 12/1/2014 (1) 1,195 1,173
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. (Fresh Water) 5.25% 12/1/2012 (4) 2,990 2,899
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. (Fresh Water) 5.90% 12/1/2015 (2) 3,250 3,281
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. (Pure Water) 5.50% 12/1/2011 (2) 1,000 1,000
Ohio Water Dev. Auth. Rev. (Pure Water) 7.00% 12/1/2009 (2)(ETM)1,500 1,625
Olmsted Falls OH School Dist. GO 5.85% 12/15/2017 (3) 2,000 2,000
Olmsted Falls OH School Dist. GO 6.85% 12/15/2004 (3)
(Prere.) 565 614
Ottowa County OH GO 7.00% 9/1/2001 (2)
(Prere.) 500 523
Perrysburg OH Exempted Village School Dist. GO 5.00% 12/1/2025 (4) 2,850 2,450
Perrysburg OH Exempted Village School Dist. GO 5.75% 12/1/2013 (4) 1,385 1,414
Pickerington OH Local School Dist. GO 5.00% 12/1/2019 (2) 3,000 2,661
Pickerington OH Local School Dist. GO 5.80% 12/1/2009 (3) 500 513
Revere OH School Dist. GO 6.00% 12/1/2016 (2) 3,850 3,889
Reynoldsburg OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2009 (3) 1,465 865
Reynoldsburg OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2010 (3) 1,465 814
Reynoldsburg OH School Dist. GO 6.55% 12/1/2002 (3)
(Prere.) 3,600 3,798
Richland County OH GO 5.40% 12/1/2015 (2) 1,120 1,079
Richland County OH GO 6.95% 12/1/2011 (2) 450 489
South-Western City School Dist. Franklin &
Pickway County OH GO 4.75% 12/1/2026 (2) 1,750 1,426
Springboro OH Community City School Dist. GO 5.25% 12/1/2016 (2) 3,000 2,826
Summit County OH GO 6.25% 12/1/2012 (3) + 1,420 1,507
Summit County OH GO 6.50% 12/1/2016 (3) + 2,000 2,134
Summit County OH GO 6.90% 8/1/2002 (2)
(Prere.) 175 182
Summit County OH GO 6.90% 8/1/2003 (2)
(Prere.) 2,425 2,556
Toledo OH Waterworks Rev. 5.25% 11/15/2013 (3) 2,000 1,923
Trumbull County OH Hosp. Rev. (Trumbull Memorial Hosp.) 6.25% 11/15/2003 (3)
(Prere.) 2,000 2,074
Univ. of Akron OH General Receipts Rev. 5.50% 1/1/2019 (3) 3,045 2,905
Wood County OH GO (Justice Center) 5.95% 12/1/2007 (2) 1,750 1,798
Woodridge OH School Dist. GO 6.00% 12/1/2019 (2) 1,000 1,005
Woodridge OH School Dist. GO 6.80% 12/1/2014 (2) 2,000 2,251
Wooster OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2009 (4) 2,195 1,296
Wooster OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2010 (4) 2,265 1,259
Wooster OH School Dist. GO 0.00% 12/1/2011 (4) 2,315 1,208
Wyoming OH School Dist. 5.15% 12/1/2027 (3) 3,250 2,851
OUTSIDE OHIO:
Puerto Rico Govt. Dev. Bank VRDO 3.40% 6/7/2000 (1) 400 400
Puerto Rico Public Building Auth. Rev. 0.00% 7/1/2001 (3) 850 808
Puerto Rico Public Building Auth. Rev. 5.00% 7/1/2027 (2) 1,500 1,301
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321,609
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SECONDARY MARKET INSURED (2.4%)
Franklin County OH Hosp. Rev.
(Mount Carmel Health-Holy Cross Health System) 6.75% 6/1/2002 (1)
(Prere.) 2,000 2,103
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (John Carroll Univ.) 5.75% 4/1/2019 (1) 4,000 3,932
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (John Carroll Univ.) 5.85% 4/1/2020 (1) 2,875 2,848
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8,883
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NONINSURED (10.1%)
Clermont County OH Hosp. Rev. VRDO (Mercy Health Systems) 4.15% 6/7/2000 1,200 1,200
Columbus OH GO 5.25% 5/15/2009 1,000 996
Cuyahoga County OH Hosp. Rev. (Cleveland Clinic Health) 5.125% 1/1/2029 1,250 1,048
Franklin County OH GO 5.00% 12/1/2017 3,780 3,408
Franklin County OH GO 5.375% 12/1/2020 9,255 8,671
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. VRDO
(Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. Project) 4.30% 6/2/2000 LOC 5,300 5,300
Ohio Air Quality Dev. Auth. VRDO
(Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. Project) 4.45% 6/2/2000 LOC 3,400 3,400
Ohio Higher Educ. Fac. Rev. (Case Western Reserve Univ.) 6.50% 10/1/2020 250 270
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<CAPTION>
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FACE MARKET
MATURITY AMOUNT VALUE*
COUPON DATE (000) (000)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Rev. 5.025% 3/1/2021 2,705 2,639
Ohio State Univ. General Receipts Rev. 5.75% 12/1/2013 1,000 1,011
Ohio State Univ. General Receipts Rev. 5.75% 12/1/2014 1,000 1,006
Ohio State Univ. General Receipts Rev. VRDO 3.90% 6/7/2000 2,600 2,600
Rocky River OH City School Dist. GO 5.375% 12/1/2017 2,200 2,105
Sycamore OH Community School Dist. GO 5.00% 12/1/2023 4,000 3,450
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37,104
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $380,375) 367,596
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (-0.3%)
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Other Assets--Note B 7,107
Liabilities (8,085)
(978)
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NET ASSETS (100%)
Applicable to 33,286,336 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest
(unlimited authorization) $366,618
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE $11.01
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*See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements.
**Securities with a value of $477,000 have been segregated as initial margin for
open futures contracts. +Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery
basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of May 31, 2000.
For key to abbreviations and other references, see below.
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AT MAY 31, 2000, NET ASSETS CONSISTED OF:
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AMOUNT PER
(000) SHARE
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Paid in Capital $378,980 $11.38
Undistributed Net Investment Income -- --
Accumulated Net Realized Gains 612 .02
Unrealized Depreciation--Note F
Investment Securities (12,779) (.38)
Futures Contracts (195) (.01)
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NET ASSETS $366,618 $11.01
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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
BAN--Bond Anticipation Note.
COP--Certificate of Participation.
GO--General Obligation Bond.
PCR--Pollution Control Revenue Bond.
PUT--Put Option Obligation.
TAN--Tax Anticipation Note.
VRDO--Variable Rate Demand Obligation.
(ETM)--Escrowed to Maturity.
(Prere.)--Prerefunded.
Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:
(1) MBIA (Municipal Bond Insurance Association).
(2) AMBAC (Ambac Assurance Corporation).
(3) FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Company).
(4) FSA (Financial Security Assurance).
The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.
LOC--Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by bank letter of
credit.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
This Statement shows interest earned by each fund during the reporting period,
and details the operating expenses charged to the fund. These expenses directly
reduce the amount of investment income available to pay to shareholders as
tax-exempt income dividends. This Statement also shows any Net Gain (Loss)
realized on the sale of investments, and the increase or decrease in the
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on investments during the period. If a
fund invested in futures contracts during the period, the results of these
investments are shown separately.
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OHIO INSURED
OHIO TAX-EXEMPT LONG-TERM
MONEY MARKET TAX-EXEMPT
FUND FUND
---------------------------------
SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2000
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(000) (000)
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INVESTMENT INCOME
INCOME
Interest $9,054 $10,181
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Total Income 9,054 10,181
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EXPENSES
The Vanguard Group--Note B
Investment Advisory Services 27 22
Management and Administrative 303 286
Marketing and Distribution 46 32
Custodian Fees 3 2
Auditing Fees 4 4
Shareholders' Reports 8 11
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Total Expenses 391 357
Expenses Paid Indirectly--Note C (3) (2)
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Net Expenses 388 355
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 8,666 9,826
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REALIZED NET GAIN (LOSS)
Investment Securities Sold 8 1,265
Futures Contracts -- (54)
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REALIZED NET GAIN 8 1,211
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CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION)
Investment Securities -- (6,317)
Futures Contracts -- (195)
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CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) -- (6,512)
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $8,674 $ 4,525
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
This Statement shows how each fund's total net assets changed during the two
most recent reporting periods. The Operations section summarizes information
detailed in the Statement of Operations. Because the fund distributes its income
to shareholders each day, the amounts of Distributions--Net Investment Income
generally equal the net income earned as shown under the Operations section. The
amounts of Distributions--Realized Capital Gain may not match the capital gains
shown in the Operations section, because distributions are determined on a tax
basis and may be made in a period different from the one in which the gains were
realized on the financial statements. The Capital Share Transactions section
shows the amount shareholders invested in the fund, either by purchasing shares
or by reinvesting distributions, and the amounts redeemed. The corresponding
numbers of Shares Issued and Redeemed are shown at the end of the Statement.
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OHIO TAX-EXEMPT OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM
MONEY MARKET FUND TAX-EXEMPT FUND
---------------------------------- ------------------------------
SIX MONTHS YEAR SIX MONTHS YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
MAY 31, 2000 NOV. 30, 1999 MAY 31, 2000 NOV. 30, 1999
(000) (000) (000) (000)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income $ 8,666 $ 11,490 $ 9,826 $ 18,097
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 8 (6) 1,211 144
Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) -- -- (6,512) (26,052)
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net
Assets Resulting from Operations 8,674 11,484 4,525 (7,811)
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DISTRIBUTIONS
Net Investment Income (8,666) (11,490) (9,826) (18,097)
Realized Capital Gain -- -- -- (611)
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Total Distributions (8,666) (11,490) (9,826) (18,708)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS1
Issued 284,164 446,766 46,354 148,841
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 7,093 10,486 6,994 13,289
Redeemed (288,191) (356,696) (60,751) (80,072)
Net Increase (Decrease) from
Capital Share Transactions 3,066 100,556 (7,403) 82,058
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Total Increase (Decrease) 3,074 100,550 (12,704) 55,539
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NET ASSETS
Beginning of Period 445,214 344,664 379,322 323,783
End of Period $448,288 $445,214 $366,618 $379,322
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1Shares Issued (Redeemed)
Issued 284,164 446,766 4,184 12,743
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 7,093 10,486 631 1,145
Redeemed (288,191) (356,696) (5,480) (6,884)
Net Increase (Decrease) in
Shares Outstanding 3,066 100,556 (665) 7,004
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
This table summarizes each fund's investment results and distributions to
shareholders on a per-share basis. It also presents the fund's Total Return and
shows net investment income and expenses as percentages of average net assets.
These data will help you assess: the variability of the fund's net income and
total returns from year to year; the relative contributions of net income and
capital gains to the fund's total return; how much it costs to operate the fund;
and the extent to which the fund tends to distribute capital gains. The table
also shows the Portfolio Turnover Rate, a measure of trading activity. A
turnover rate of 100% means that the average security is held in the fund for
one year. Money market funds are not required to report a Portfolio Turnover
Rate.
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<CAPTION>
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OHIO TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING SIX MONTHS ENDED --------------------------------------------
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD MAY 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
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INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income .018 .030 .033 .034 .034 .037
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments -- -- -- -- -- --
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Total from Investment Operations .018 .030 .033 .034 .034 .037
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DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.018) (.030) (.033) (.034) (.034) (.037)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains -- -- -- -- -- --
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Total Distributions (.018) (.030) (.033) (.034) (.034) (.037)
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
==============================================================================================================
TOTAL RETURN 1.86% 3.04% 3.37% 3.49% 3.42% 3.78%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $448 $445 $345 $298 $254 $178
Ratio of Total Expenses to
Average Net Assets 0.16%* 0.18% 0.20% 0.19% 0.20% 0.21%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets 3.64%* 3.00% 3.30% 3.43% 3.36% 3.71%
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</TABLE>
*Annualized.
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OHIO INSURED LONG-TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING SIX MONTHS ENDED --------------------------------------------
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD MAY 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $11.17 $12.02 $11.72 $11.67 $11.63 $10.28
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income .297 .582 .592 .598 .603 .610
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments (.160) (.827) .300 .110 .040 1.350
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Total from Investment Operations .137 (.245) .892 .708 .643 1.960
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DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.297) (.582) (.592) (.598) (.603) (.610)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains -- (.023) -- (.060) -- --
Total Distributions (.297) (.605) (.592) (.658) (.603) (.610)
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $11.01 $11.17 $12.02 $11.72 $11.67 $11.63
==============================================================================================================
TOTAL RETURN 1.24% -2.13% 7.78% 6.30% 5.75% 19.45%
==============================================================================================================
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $367 $379 $324 $253 $216 $197
Ratio of Total Expenses to
Average Net Assets 0.19%* 0.19% 0.20% 0.17% 0.20% 0.21%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets 5.29%* 5.00% 4.98% 5.17% 5.26% 5.45%
Portfolio Turnover Rate 18%* 8% 8% 14% 17% 7%
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</TABLE>
*Annualized.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Vanguard Ohio Tax-Exempt Funds comprise the Ohio Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
and Ohio Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund, each of which is registered under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified open-end investment company,
or mutual fund. Each fund invests in debt instruments of municipal issuers whose
ability to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political
developments in the state of Ohio.
A. The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted
accounting principles for mutual funds. The funds consistently follow such
policies in preparing their financial statements.
1. SECURITY VALUATION: Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund: Investment securities
are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Insured Long-Term
Tax-Exempt Fund: Bonds, and temporary cash investments acquired more than 60
days to maturity, are valued using the latest bid prices or using valuations
based on a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices,
yields, maturities, and ratings), both as furnished by independent pricing
services. Other temporary cash investments are valued at amortized cost, which
approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not
available are valued by methods deemed by the board of trustees to represent
fair value.
2. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: Each fund intends to continue to qualify as a
regulated investment company and distribute all of its income. Accordingly, no
provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
3. FUTURES CONTRACTS: The Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund may use
Municipal Bond Index, U.S. Treasury Bond, and U.S. Treasury Note futures
contracts, with the objectives of enhancing returns, managing interest rate
risk, maintaining liquidity, diversifying credit risk, and minimizing
transaction costs. The fund may purchase or sell futures contracts instead of
bonds to take advantage of pricing differentials between the futures contracts
and the underlying bonds. The fund may also seek to take advantage of price
differences among bond market sectors by simultaneously buying futures (or
bonds) of one market sector and selling futures (or bonds) of another sector.
Futures contracts may also be used to simulate a fully invested position in the
underlying bonds while maintaining a cash balance for liquidity. The primary
risks associated with the use of futures contracts are imperfect correlation
between changes in market values of bonds held by the fund and the prices of
futures contracts, and the possibility of an illiquid market.
Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement
prices. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the
financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in
the Statement of Net Assets as an asset (liability) and in the Statement of
Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are
closed, when they are recorded as realized futures gains (losses).
4. DISTRIBUTIONS: Distributions from net investment income are declared
daily and paid on the first business day of the following month. Annual
distributions from realized capital gains, if any, are recorded on the
ex-dividend date.
5. OTHER: Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities
are bought or sold. Costs used to determine realized gains (losses) on the sale
of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Premiums and
original issue discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest
income over the lives of the respective securities.
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B. The Vanguard Group furnishes at cost investment advisory, corporate
management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services. The costs of
such services are allocated to each fund under methods approved by the board of
trustees. Each fund has committed to provide up to 0.40% of its net assets in
capital contributions to Vanguard. At May 31, 2000, the funds had contributed
capital to Vanguard (included in Other Assets) of:
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CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE OF
TO VANGUARD OF FUND VANGUARD'S
OHIO TAX-EXEMPT FUND (000) NET ASSETS CAPITALIZATION
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Money Market $91 0.02% 0.09%
Insured Long-Term 71 0.02 0.07
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The funds' trustees and officers are also directors and officers of Vanguard.
C. The funds' custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the funds
maintain cash on deposit in their non-interest-bearing custody accounts. For the
six months ended May 31, 2000, custodian fee offset arrangements reduced
expenses of the Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund and Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt
Fund by $3,000 and $2,000, respectively.
D. During the six months ended May 31, 2000, the Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt
Fund purchased $32,800,000 of investment securities and sold $32,716,000 of
investment securities, other than temporary cash investments.
E. Capital gains distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from
realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes due to differences in
the timing of realization of gains. The Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund had
realized losses totaling $506,000 through November 30, 1999, which are deferred
for tax purposes and reduce the amount of unrealized appreciation on investment
securities for tax purposes (see Note F). At November 30, 1999, the fund had
available capital losses of $93,000 to offset future net capital gains through
November 30, 2007.
F. At May 31, 2000, net unrealized depreciation of Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt
Fund investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $13,285,000,
consisting of unrealized gains of $2,420,000 on securities that had risen in
value since their purchase and $15,705,000 in unrealized losses on securities
that had fallen in value since their purchase (see Note E).
At May 31, 2000, the aggregate settlement value of open futures contracts
expiring in September 2000 and the related unrealized depreciation were:
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(000)
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AGGREGATE
OHIO TAX-EXEMPT FUND/ NUMBER OF SETTLEMENT UNREALIZED
FUTURES CONTRACTS SHORT CONTRACTS VALUE DEPRECIATION
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Insured Long-Term/
Municipal Bond Index 140 $13,020 $ (95)
U.S. Treasury Bond 45 4,303 (100)
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THE VANGUARD(R)FAMILY OF FUNDS
STOCK FUNDS
---------------------------------------
500 Index Fund
Aggressive Growth Fund
Capital Opportunity Fund
Convertible Securities Fund
Emerging Markets Stock
Index Fund
Energy Fund
Equity Income Fund
European Stock Index Fund
Explorer(TM) Fund
Extended Market Index Fund*
Global Equity Fund
Gold and Precious Metals Fund
Growth and Income Fund
Growth Index Fund*
Health Care Fund
Institutional Index Fund*
International Growth Fund
International Value Fund
Mid-Cap Index Fund*
Morgan(TM) Growth Fund
Pacific Stock Index Fund
PRIMECAP Fund
REIT Index Fund
Selected Value Fund
Small-Cap Growth Index Fund*
Small-Cap Index Fund*
Small-Cap Value Index Fund*
Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund*
Tax-Managed Growth and Income Fund*
Tax-Managed International Fund*
Tax-Managed Small-Cap Fund*
Total International Stock
Index Fund
Total Stock Market Index Fund*
U.S. Growth Fund
Utilities Income Fund
Value Index Fund*
Windsor(TM) Fund
Windsor(TM) II Fund
BALANCED FUNDS
---------------------------------------
Asset Allocation Fund
Balanced Index Fund
Global Asset Allocation Fund
LifeStrategy(R) Conservative
Growth Fund
LifeStrategy(R) Growth Fund
LifeStrategy(R) Income Fund
LifeStrategy(R) Moderate
Growth Fund
STAR(TM) Fund
Tax-Managed Balanced Fund
Wellesley(R) Income Fund
Wellington(TM) Fund
BOND FUNDS
---------------------------------------
Admiral(TM) Intermediate-Term
Treasury Fund
Admiral(TM)Long-Term Treasury Fund
Admiral(TM)Short-Term Treasury Fund
GNMA Fund
High-Yield Corporate Fund
High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund
Insured Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund
Intermediate-Term Corporate Fund
Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund
Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
Long-Term Bond Index Fund
Long-Term Corporate Fund
Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
Long-Term Treasury Fund
Preferred Stock Fund
Short-Term Bond Index Fund
Short-Term Corporate Fund*
Short-Term Federal Fund
Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
Short-Term Treasury Fund
State Tax-Exempt Bond Funds
(California, Florida,
Massachusetts, New Jersey,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania)
Total Bond Market Index Fund*
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
---------------------------------------
Admiral(TM) Treasury Money
Market Fund
Federal Money Market Fund
Prime Money Market Fund*
State Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds
(California, New Jersey, New York
Ohio, Pennsylvania)
Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
Treasury Money Market Fund
VARIABLE ANNUITY PLAN
---------------------------------------
Balanced Portfolio
Diversified Value Portfolio
Equity Income Portfolio
Equity Index Portfolio
Growth Portfolio
High-Grade Bond Portfolio
High Yield Bond Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Index Portfolio
Money Market Portfolio
REIT Index Portfolio
Short-Term Corporate Portfolio
Small Company Growth Portfolio
*Offers Institutional Shares.
For information about Vanguard funds and our variable annuity plan, including
charges and expenses, obtain a prospectus from The Vanguard Group, P.O. Box
2600, Valley Forge, PA 19482-2600.
Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
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THE PEOPLE WHO GOVERN YOUR FUND
The Trustees of your mutual fund are there to see that the fund is operated and
managed in your best interests since, as a shareholder, you are part owner of
the fund. Your fund Trustees also serve on the Board of Directors of The
Vanguard Group, which is owned by the funds and exists solely to provide
services to them on an at-cost basis.
Seven of Vanguard's eight board members are independent, meaning that they
have no affiliation with Vanguard or the funds they oversee, apart from the
sizable personal investments they have made as private individuals. They bring
distinguished backgrounds in business, academia, and public service to their
task of working with Vanguard officers to establish the policies and oversee the
activities of the funds.
Among board members' responsibilities are selecting investment advisers for
the funds; monitoring fund operations, performance, and costs; reviewing
contracts; nominating and selecting new Trustees/Directors; and electing
Vanguard officers.
The list below provides a brief description of each Trustee's
professional affiliations. Noted in parentheses is the year in which the Trustee
joined the Vanguard Board.
TRUSTEES
JOHN J. BRENNAN (1987) Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and
Director/Trustee of The Vanguard Group, Inc., and each of the investment
companies in The Vanguard Group.
JOANN HEFFERNAN HEISEN (1998) Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and a
member of the Executive Committee of Johnson & Johnson; Director of Johnson &
JohnsonoMerck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co., The Medical Center at Princeton, and
Women's Research and Education Institute.
BRUCE K. MACLAURY (1990) President Emeritus of The Brookings Institution;
Director of American Express Bank Ltd., The St. Paul Companies, Inc., and
National Steel Corp.
BURTON G. MALKIEL (1977) Chemical Bank Chairman's Professor of Economics,
Princeton University; Director of Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Banco
Bilbao Gestinova, Baker Fentress & Co., The Jeffrey Co., and Select Sector SPDR
Trust.
ALFRED M. RANKIN, JR. (1993) Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Director of NACCO Industries, Inc.; Director of The BFGoodrich Co.
JAMES O. WELCH, JR. (1971) Retired Chairman of Nabisco Brands, Inc.; retired
Vice Chairman and Director of RJR Nabisco; Director of TECO Energy, Inc., and
Kmart Corp.
J. LAWRENCE WILSON (1985) Retired Chairman of Rohm & Haas Co.; Director of
AmeriSource Health Corporation, Cummins Engine Co., and The Mead Corp.; Trustee
of Vanderbilt University.
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Vanguard Group, Inc.; Secretary of each of the investment companies in The
Vanguard Group.
THOMAS J. HIGGINS Treasurer; Principal of The Vanguard Group, Inc.; Treasurer of
each of the investment companies in The Vanguard Group.
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IAN A. MACKINNON Fixed Income Group.
F. WILLIAM MCNABB, III Institutional Investor Group.
MICHAEL S. MILLER Planning and Development.
RALPH K. PACKARD Chief Financial Officer.
GEORGE U. SAUTER Quantitative Equity Group.
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