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TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Letter to Shareholders........................... 1
A Farewell from the Chairman..................... 6
Glossary of Terms................................ 7
Performance Results.............................. 9
Portfolio of Investments......................... 10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities.............. 13
Statement of Operations.......................... 14
Statement of Changes in Net Assets............... 15
Financial Highlights............................. 16
Notes to Financial Statements.................... 17
Report of Independent Accountants................ 21
Dividend Reinvestment Plan....................... 22
</TABLE>
VTN ANR 12/98
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
November 20, 1998
Dear Shareholder,
The past decade has been a
remarkable time for investors.
Together, we've witnessed one of the
greatest bull markets in investment [PHOTO]
history, unprecedented growth in mutual
fund investing, and a surge in personal
retirement planning. The coming
millennium promises to hold even more DENNIS J. MCDONNELL AND DON G. POWELL
challenges and opportunities.
To lead us into this new era of
investing, we are proud to announce
that Richard F. Powers III has joined
Van Kampen as President and Chief Executive Officer, and will assume the
additional role of Chairman of Van Kampen in 1999. He comes to us from our
parent company, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co., where he served as Executive
Vice President and Director of Marketing. Dick Powers brings 27 years of
experience in the financial services industry, including vast expertise in
product management, strategic planning and brand development. While at Morgan
Stanley Dean Witter, he developed many of the firm's core products and services.
You'll hear more from Dick Powers in the coming months as he becomes
increasingly involved in matters related to your Trust and joins Dennis
McDonnell in addressing shareholders in future reports. (See Don Powell's
farewell to shareholders on page 6.)
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
After two years of solid gains, the U.S. economy began to lose some of its
luster during the reporting period. No longer immune to the global economic
turmoil, the economy retreated from a 5.5 percent annual growth rate in the
first quarter to a tepid 1.8 percent in the second quarter (as measured by gross
domestic product). By the third quarter, however, growth rebounded to a 3.3
percent annual rate.
A strong dollar was largely responsible for moderating economic growth. As
the Asian financial crisis worsened and spread to other regions, foreign
investors amassed dollar-denominated U.S. Treasury bonds. These purchases sent
the dollar sharply higher, which increased the price of U.S. exports and slashed
the price of imports--resulting in reduced demand for U.S. goods and services
abroad. In light of the reduced demand and global economic problems, corporate
earnings fell, business investment declined, and stock prices plummeted. By the
end of August, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 19 percent from its
record high, set in mid-July. Although the stock market has since recovered much
of its losses, consumer confidence has declined and growth in consumer spending
has slowed.
Concerns about further economic deterioration, weakness in the stock market,
and a potential credit crunch prompted the Federal Reserve Board to cut
short-term interest rates 0.25 percent in late September. It was the first rate
cut in almost three years and was
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followed by additional cuts of 0.25 percent in October and November. Despite
these rate cuts, the Fed took care to note that inflation was well contained.
In New York, the resurgence of New York City and its financial sector
underpinned the improvement in the state's economy. Upstate metropolitan areas
such as Buffalo and Rochester, however, did not fare as well. Although the state
is expected to post its fourth consecutive surplus this year, it continues to be
burdened by high levels of debt and potential budget imbalances due to ambitious
capital spending plans coupled with tax cuts.
MARKET OVERVIEW
The volatility in overseas markets and U.S. stocks was a boon to bonds.
Foreign investors bought U.S. Treasury bonds in an attempt to escape the global
turmoil, while domestic investors purchased them to avoid further losses in U.S.
stocks. Because these purchases occurred at a time when the supply of new
Treasury issues was declining, Treasury bond prices soared.
The Fed rate cuts propelled bond prices even higher. Following the Fed's
first rate cut, the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond, which moves in the
opposite direction of its price, dropped to a record low of 4.72 percent on
October 5. However, subsequent sales of Treasuries by Asian and institutional
investors dampened the rally. As of October 31, the 30-year Treasury bond had a
5.15 percent yield, down 1 percent from a year ago.
Municipal bond prices followed Treasuries higher, but, as usual, they didn't
gain nearly as much in price. The yield on a typical AAA-rated general
obligation municipal bond fell only 32 basis points to 4.80 percent as of
October 31, from 5.12 percent a year earlier. Earlier in October, municipal bond
yields topped comparable Treasury bond yields, which is a rare event. Municipal
bonds generally yield less than Treasury securities because their interest
payments are exempt from federal and sometimes state and local income taxes.
During the past year, municipal bonds were burdened by an excess of supply
relative to demand. State and local governments, taking advantage of the
market's low interest rates, issued $230.9 billion worth of long-term bonds
during the first 10 months of the year--34 percent more than they had issued
during the same period last year. Approximately 44 percent of the new issues
were refinancings of older, higher-yielding bonds. However, new issuance slowed
recently as the number of bonds eligible for refinancing shrank.
Despite an abundant supply, many investors were reluctant to purchase
municipal bonds because of their generally low yields. Compounding the situation
was the abundance of insured issues, which accounted for almost 60 percent of
the new supply. The dominance of insured bonds reduced the supply of
lower-rated, higher-yielding bonds and narrowed the yield spread between higher-
and lower-rated bonds. (The insurance relates to the timely payment of principal
and interest, when due, on the bonds. The insurance does not protect the bonds
from market risk.)
Continued on page 3
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[CREDIT QUALITY PIE CHART]
Portfolio Composition by Credit Quality
as of October 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
AAA................. 36.8
AA.................. 21.9
A................... 22.0
BBB................. 19.3
</TABLE>
*As a Percentage of Long-Term Investments
Based upon the highest credit quality ratings as issued by Standard & Poor's or
Moody's.
TRUST STRATEGY
We used the following strategies to manage the Trust during the period:
We purchased a few long-term discount bonds that had the potential to
appreciate quickly, then sold them after they had achieved their price targets.
We maintained a portfolio that emphasized higher-quality bonds but also
included lower-rated investment grade securities to provide additional yield.
Higher-quality bonds tend to perform better during periods of falling interest
rates, such as the recent reporting period.
During that time, the Trust's percentage of A-rated securities more than
doubled, while the percentage of BBB-rated holdings declined sharply. The shift
reflected credit upgrades for New York City general obligation bonds, which
comprise about 14 percent of the Trust, and for two New York State Dormitory
Authority securities, which account for a small portion of Trust assets. These
upgrades plus the repricing of bonds to upcoming call dates enhanced the
performance of the Trust.
Approximately 35 percent of Trust assets are priced to call dates in the
years 2001 and 2002, including 14 percent that have been prerefunded to those
dates. However, we have not replaced any of these bonds at this time because
their yields far exceed current market yields. We will continue to seek
opportunities to address the portfolio's call risk going forward.
As a result of prerefundings and the repricing of other bonds to their first
call dates, the duration of the Trust declined. This measure of the Trust's
sensitivity to changing interest rates fell to 5.54 years compared with 7.67
years for the Lehman Brothers New York Municipal Bond Index (excluding bonds
maturing in five years or less) as of October 31.
Continued on page 4
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Top Five Portfolio Sectors as of October 31, 1998*
General Purpose................... 22.5%
Transportation.................... 17.0%
Public Building................... 10.0%
Other Care......................... 8.7%
Health Care........................ 7.4%
*As a Percentage of Long-Term
Investments
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
For the one-year period ended October 31, 1998, the Trust generated a total
return of 20.29 percent.(1) This reflects a gain in market price per common
share from $15.5625 on October 31, 1997, to $17.6875 on October 31, 1998, plus
reinvestment of all dividends. The Trust had a tax-exempt distribution rate of
5.36 percent,(3) based on the closing price of its common shares. Because income
from the Trust is exempt from federal and state income taxes, this distribution
rate is equivalent to a yield of 8.99 percent(4) on a taxable investment for
investors in the combined federal and New York state income tax bracket of 40.4
percent. Please refer to the chart on page 9 for additional performance numbers.
[DISTRIBUTION HISTORY GRAPH]
Twelve-Month Distribution History
For the Period Ended October 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distribution per Common Share
Dividend Capital Gains
<S> <C> <C>
Nov 1997.............................. 0.07500 0.00000
Dec 1997.............................. 0.07900 0.02460
Jan 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Feb 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Mar 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Apr 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
May 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Jun 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Jul 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Aug 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Sep 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
Oct 1998.............................. 0.07900 0.00000
</TABLE>
The distribution history represents past performance of the Trust and does not
predict the Trust's future distributions.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
We believe the economy will continue to grow at a moderate rate for the
remainder of the year, supported by low interest rates. The housing industry has
already benefited from the sharp decline in interest rates, and other sectors
could follow if consumer and business spending picks up.
Looking ahead into next year, we see the potential for stronger economic
growth as long as domestic interest rates remain low and the global financial
crisis stabilizes. We
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believe the current low inflationary environment in the United States paves the
way for further Fed rate cuts if the economy resumes its slowdown.
Overseas, we see some promising signs of recovery, including Japan's new
bank reform package, which includes a willingness to let problem banks fail, and
approval of an International Monetary Fund rescue package for Brazil.
We will closely monitor these global and domestic events and their effects
on the performance of the Trust, adjusting the portfolio when appropriate. We
remain committed to the goal of providing a high level of tax-exempt income
while preserving shareholders' capital. Thank you for your continued support and
confidence in Van Kampen and the management of your Trust.
Sincerely,
[SIG]
Don G. Powell
Chairman
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp.
[SIG]
Dennis J. McDonnell
President
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp.
Please see footnotes on page 9
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A FAREWELL FROM THE CHAIRMAN
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Dear Shareholder,
Since I became president and chief executive officer in 1987, much has
changed in our business. However, one thing has remained constant through these
years--my commitment to you, the trust shareholder. Through the many events at
Van Kampen that have marked the passage of time--including several mergers,
company name changes, and leadership changes--we have always focused on
providing superior investments and the highest level of customer service to help
you meet your investment objectives. I'm proud to say that during my tenure, Van
Kampen won eight consecutive awards for high-quality customer service--more
consecutive service awards than any other firm in the financial services
industry.(1) My successor, Dick Powers, shares this commitment to meeting your
needs and providing innovative and efficient ways to help you work with your
investment adviser to reach your financial goals.
Although my official retirement begins on January 1, 1999, I will remain
active in the industry and the community. I plan to continue my service as a
member of the board of directors of the Investment Company Institute, the
leading mutual fund industry association, and I will remain a trustee of your
Trust.
In closing, I want to say farewell to all of you. Thank you for your support
of Van Kampen over the years and for giving me the opportunity to serve you.
Best wishes,
[SIG]
Don G. Powell
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(1)American Capital, which merged with Van Kampen in 1995, received the DALBAR
Service Award annually from 1990 to 1994. The award was called the Quality
Tested Service Seal until 1997.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BASIS POINT: A measure used in quoting bond yields. One hundred basis points is
equal to 1 percent. For example, if a bond's yield changes from 7.00 to 6.65
percent, it is a 35 basis-point move.
CALL FEATURE: Allows the issuer to buy back a bond on specific dates at set
prices before maturity. These dates and prices are set when the bond is
issued. To compensate the bondholder for the potential loss of income and
ownership, a bond's call price is usually higher than the face value of the
bond. Bonds are usually called when interest rates drop so significantly
that the issuer can save money by issuing new bonds at lower rates.
COUPON RATE: The stated rate of interest the bond pays on an annual basis,
expressed as a percentage of the face value.
CREDIT RATING: An evaluation of an issuer's credit history and capability of
repaying obligations. Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service are
two companies that assign bond ratings. Standard & Poor's ratings range from
a high of AAA to a low of D, while Moody's ratings range from a high of Aaa
to a low of C.
DISCOUNT BOND: A bond whose market price is lower than its face value (or "par
value"). Because bonds usually mature at face value, a discount bond has
more potential to appreciate in price than a par bond does.
DURATION: A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest
rates, expressed in years. Each year of duration represents an expected 1
percent change in the price of a bond for every 1 percent change in interest
rates. The longer a bond's duration, the greater the effect of interest rate
movements on net asset value. Typically, funds with shorter durations are
expected to perform better in rising rate environments, while funds with
longer durations are expected to perform better when rates decline.
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD (THE FED): The governing body of the Federal Reserve
System, which is the central bank system of the United States. Its
policy-making committee, called the Federal Open Market Committee, meets
eight times a year to establish monetary policy and monitor the economic
pulse of the United States.
INFLATION: A persistent and measurable rise in the general level of prices.
Inflation is widely measured by the Consumer Price Index, an economic
indicator that measures the change in the cost of purchased goods and
services.
INSURED BOND: A bond that is insured against default by the bond insurer. If the
issuer defaults, the insurance company will step in and take over payments
of interest and principal when due. Once a bond is insured, it typically
carries the rating of the insurer. Most insurers are rated AAA.
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MUNICIPAL BOND: A debt security issued by a state, municipality, or other
government entity to finance capital expenditures of public projects, such
as the construction of highways, public works, or school buildings. Interest
on public-purpose municipal bonds is exempt from federal income taxes and,
potentially, from state and local income taxes.
NET ASSET VALUE (NAV): The value of a trust share, calculated by deducting a
trust's liabilities from the total assets applicable to common shareholders
in its portfolio and dividing this amount by the number of common shares
outstanding.
PREREFUNDING: The process of issuing new bonds to refinance an outstanding
municipal bond issue prior to its maturity or call date. The proceeds from
the new bonds are generally invested in U.S. government securities.
Prerefunding typically occurs when interest rates decline and an issuer
replaces its higher-yielding bonds with current lower-yielding issues.
PREMIUM BOND: A bond whose market price is above its face value (or "par
value"). Because bonds usually mature at face value, a premium bond has less
potential to appreciate in price than a par bond does.
YIELD SPREAD: The additional yield investors can earn by either investing in
bonds with longer maturities or by investing in bonds with lower ratings.
The spread is the difference in yield between bonds with short versus long
maturities or the difference in yield between high-quality bonds and
lower-quality bonds.
ZERO COUPON BONDS: A corporate or municipal bond that is traded at a deep
discount to face value and pays no interest. It may be redeemed at maturity
for full face value.
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PERFORMANCE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998
VAN KAMPEN TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE
NEW YORK MUNICIPALS
(NYSE TICKER SYMBOL--VTN)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON SHARE TOTAL RETURNS
<S> <C>
One-year total return based on market price(1)............ 20.29%
One-year total return based on NAV(2)..................... 8.69%
DISTRIBUTION RATES
Distribution rate as a % of closing common stock
price(3)................................................ 5.36%
Taxable-equivalent distribution rate as a % of closing
common stock price(4)..................................... 8.99%
SHARE VALUATIONS
Net asset value........................................... $ 17.83
Closing common stock price................................ $17.6875
One-year high common stock price (10/16/98)............... $18.0000
One-year low common stock price (11/17/97)................ $15.5000
Preferred share rate(5)................................... 3.450%
</TABLE>
(1)Total return based on market price assumes an investment at the market price
at the beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for
the period in accordance with the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan, and sale
of all shares at the closing common stock price at the end of the period
indicated.
(2)Total return based on net asset value (NAV) assumes an investment at the
beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for the
period, and sale of all shares at the end of the period, all at NAV.
(3)Distribution rate represents the monthly annualized distributions of the
Trust at the end of the period and not the earnings of the Trust.
(4)The taxable-equivalent distribution rate is calculated assuming a 40.4%
combined federal and state income tax bracket, which takes into consideration
the deductibility of individual state taxes paid.
(5)See "Notes to Financial Statements" footnote #5, for more information
concerning Preferred Share reset periods.
A portion of the interest income may be taxable for those investors subject to
the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return, stock
price and net asset value will fluctuate with market conditions. Trust shares,
when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
MUNICIPAL BONDS 98.4%
NEW YORK 88.9%
$ 3,000 Cohoes, NY Indl Dev Agy Indl Dev Rev Norlite
Corp Proj Ser B (Prerefunded @ 05/01/02)........ 6.750% 05/01/09 $ 3,342,900
3,870 Grand Cent Dist Mgmt Assn Inc NY Business Impt
Dist Cap Impt (Prerefunded @ 01/01/02).......... 6.500 01/01/22 4,264,237
1,135 Groton, NY Cmnty Hlthcare Cent Inc Hlthcare Fac
Rev Groton Cmnty Ser A (FHA Gtd)................ 7.450 07/15/21 1,336,803
2,295 Metropolitan Tran Auth NY Svcs Contract Commuter
Fac Ser O....................................... 5.750 07/01/07 2,529,205
3,000 Metropolitan Tran Auth NY Svcs Contract Tran Fac
Ser 5 Rfdg...................................... 7.000 07/01/12 3,282,300
1,355 Nassau Cnty, NY Genl Impt Ser Q (FGIC Insd)..... 5.200 08/01/13 1,425,609
1,100 Nassau Cnty, NY Genl Impt Ser Q (FGIC Insd)..... 5.200 08/01/14 1,152,723
2,500 New York City Indl Dev Agy Civic Fac Rev The
Lighthouse Inc. ................................ 6.500 07/01/22 2,774,825
2,000 New York City Ser A............................. 7.000 08/01/04 2,292,740
6,690 New York City Ser B............................. 6.600 10/01/16 7,353,514
3,310 New York City Ser B (Prerefunded @ 10/01/02).... 6.600 10/01/16 3,694,953
960 New York City Ser D............................. 6.500 02/15/06 1,084,022
30 New York City Ser D............................. 7.500 02/01/16 33,483
5 New York City Ser D............................. 7.500 02/01/17 5,580
1,790 New York City Ser D (Prerefunded @ 02/15/05).... 6.500 02/15/06 2,054,329
1,985 New York City Ser D (Prerefunded @ 02/01/02).... 7.500 02/01/16 2,241,224
995 New York City Ser D (Prerefunded @ 02/01/02).... 7.500 02/01/17 1,123,435
2,300 New York City Ser G Rfdg........................ 5.700 08/01/08 2,475,375
1,000 New York City Subser A1 (Embedded Swap)......... 6.710 08/01/12 1,055,240
1,000 New York St Dorm Auth Rev Court Fac Lease Ser
A............................................... 5.625 05/15/13 1,042,980
1,500 New York St Dorm Auth Rev Court Fac Lease Ser
A............................................... 5.375 05/15/16 1,525,170
2,500 New York St Dorm Auth Rev Grace Manor Hlthcare
Fac............................................. 6.150 07/01/18 2,784,000
4,460 New York St Dorm Auth Rev Mtg KMH Homes Inc.
(FHA Gtd)....................................... 6.950 08/01/31 4,811,805
1,835 New York St Dorm Auth Rev NY Pub Lib Ser A (MBIA
Insd)........................................... * 07/01/02 1,598,248
1,910 New York St Dorm Auth Rev NY Pub Lib Ser A (MBIA
Insd)........................................... * 07/01/03 1,594,793
1,000 New York St Dorm Auth Rev Nyack Hosp Rfdg....... 6.250 07/01/13 1,080,440
5,010 New York St Dorm Auth Rev St Univ Edl Fac Ser B
Rfdg............................................ 5.250 05/15/19 5,212,204
4,100 New York St Energy Resh & Dev Auth Elec Fac Rev
Cons Edison Co NY Inc Proj Ser A (MBIA Insd).... 6.750 01/15/27 4,362,974
1,500 New York St Energy Resh & Dev Auth Gas Fac Rev
Brooklyn Union Gas Ser B (MBIA Insd)............ 6.750 02/01/24 1,649,040
4,000 New York St Energy Resh & Dev Auth Gas Fac Rev
Brooklyn Union Gas Ser C (MBIA Insd)............ 5.600 06/01/25 4,168,600
800 New York St Environmental Fac Corp Pollutn Ctl
Rev St
Wtr Rev......................................... 6.600 06/15/09 912,968
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
NEW YORK (CONTINUED)
$ 1,200 New York St Environmental Fac Corp Pollutn Ctl
Rev St Wtr Rev (Prerefunded @ 06/15/04)......... 6.600% 06/15/09 $ 1,376,316
3,500 New York St Hsg Fin Agy Rev Multi-Family Hsg
Secured Mtg Pgm Ser A........................... 7.050 08/15/24 3,782,520
1,885 New York St Hsg Fin Agy Rev Multi-Family Hsg
Secured Mtg Pgm Ser C........................... 6.950 08/15/24 1,999,891
1,970 New York St Loc Govt Assistance Corp Ser B
(Prerefunded 04/01/01).......................... 7.250 04/01/07 2,171,964
4,675 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Hosp &
Nursing Home Methodist Ser A (FHA Gtd).......... 6.700 08/15/23 5,083,642
935 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Long Term
Hlthcare Ser A (FSA Insd)....................... 6.800 11/01/14 1,033,306
300 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Mental Hlth
Svcs Fac Ser C.................................. 7.300 02/15/21 330,201
570 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Mental Hlth
Svcs Fac Ser C (Prerefunded @ 08/15/01)......... 7.300 02/15/21 635,653
2,050 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Saint
Peter's Hosp Proj Ser A (AMBAC Insd)............ 5.375 11/01/20 2,097,991
3,735 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Hosp & Nurs
Ser B........................................... 6.950 02/15/32 4,169,194
765 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev Hosp & Nurs
Ser B (Prerefunded @ 02/15/02).................. 6.950 02/15/32 853,931
4,000 New York St Mtg Agy Rev Homeowner Mtg Ser 28.... 7.050 10/01/23 4,280,360
2,000 New York St Mtg Agy Rev Homeowner Mtg Ser 42.... 6.400 10/01/20 2,100,440
1,755 New York St Mtg Agy Rev Homeowner Mtg Ser 52.... 6.100 04/01/26 1,884,870
1,000 New York St Muni Bond Bk Agy Spl Pgm Rev Buffalo
Ser A........................................... 6.875 03/15/06 1,091,420
2,000 New York St Thruway Auth Svc Contract Rev Loc
Hwy & Brdg...................................... 5.750 04/01/08 2,196,220
2,500 New York St Urban Dev Corp Rev Correctional Cap
Fac Ser A Rfdg.................................. 5.500 01/01/14 2,674,300
1,625 New York St Urban Dev Corp Rev Proj Cent for
Indl Innovation Rfdg............................ 5.500 01/01/13 1,743,446
20,000 New York St Urban Dev Corp Rev St Office South
Mall Ser A...................................... * 01/01/11 10,420,200
3,765 New York, NY Cap Apprec Ser I (FSA Insd)........ * 08/01/01 3,403,560
4,135 New York, NY Cap Apprec Ser I (FSA Insd)........ * 08/01/01 3,738,040
1,750 Niagara Falls, NY Brdg Comm Toll Rev
(Prerefunded @ 10/01/02) (FGIC Insd)............ 6.125 10/01/19 1,935,115
4,500 Port Auth NY & NJ Cons 97th Ser (FGIC Insd)..... 6.650 01/15/23 5,082,750
2,000 Port Auth NY & NJ Delta Airls Inc Proj Ser 1R... 6.950 06/01/08 2,160,660
4,000 Port Auth NY & NJ Spl Oblig Rev Spl Proj JFK
Intl Arpt Terminal 6 (MBIA Insd)................ 5.750 12/01/25 4,242,200
2,365 Rensselaer, NY Hsg Auth Multi-Family Rev Mtg
Renwyck Pl Ser A................................ 7.650 01/01/11 2,577,850
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
NEW YORK (CONTINUED)
$ 2,190 Rensselaer, NY Hsg Auth Multi-Family Rev Mtg Van
Rensselaer Heights Ser A........................ 7.750% 01/01/11 $ 2,395,093
1,825 Syracuse, NY Ctfs Partn Syracuse Hancock Intl
Arpt............................................ 6.625 01/01/12 1,953,936
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151,680,788
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GUAM 3.9%
2,000 Guam Arpt Auth Rev Ser B........................ 6.400 10/01/05 2,176,300
3,000 Guam Govt Ltd Oblig Hwy Ser A (FSA Insd)........ 6.250 05/01/07 3,288,420
1,000 Guam Pwr Auth Rev Ser A......................... 6.625 10/01/14 1,109,500
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6,574,220
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PUERTO RICO 5.6%
5,000 Puerto Rico Comwlth Hwy & Tran Auth Hwy Rev Ser
Y Rfdg (Embedded Cap) (FSA Insd)................ 5.730 07/01/21 5,950,900
2,250 Puerto Rico Comwlth Pub Impt (Prerefunded @
07/01/02)....................................... 6.800 07/01/21 2,528,460
1,000 Puerto Rico Pub Bldgs Auth Rev Gtd Ser K
(Prerefunded @ 07/01/02)........................ 6.875 07/01/21 1,126,200
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9,605,560
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TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 98.4%
(Cost $149,678,752)......................................................... 167,860,568
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.3%
(Cost $400,000)............................................................. 400,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 98.7%
(Cost $150,078,752)......................................................... 168,260,568
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES 1.3%................................... 2,280,477
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NET ASSETS 100.0%............................................................ $170,541,045
============
</TABLE>
*Zero coupon bond
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Total Investments (Cost $150,078,752)....................... $168,260,568
Cash........................................................ 74,520
Receivables:
Interest.................................................. 2,386,054
Investments Sold.......................................... 309,837
Other....................................................... 2,275
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Total Assets.......................................... 171,033,254
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LIABILITIES:
Payables:
Income Distributions--Common and Preferred Shares......... 183,430
Investment Advisory Fee................................... 94,487
Administrative Fee........................................ 29,073
Affiliates................................................ 9,560
Trustees' Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans........ 90,502
Accrued Expenses............................................ 85,157
------------
Total Liabilities..................................... 492,209
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NET ASSETS.................................................. $170,541,045
============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Preferred Shares ($.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000
shares, 1,200 issued with liquidation preference of
$50,000 per share)........................................ $ 60,000,000
------------
Common Shares ($.01 par value with an unlimited number of
shares authorized, 6,200,987 shares issued and
outstanding).............................................. 62,010
Paid in Surplus............................................. 91,232,016
Net Unrealized Appreciation................................. 18,181,816
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income............. 1,027,190
Accumulated Net Realized Gain............................... 38,013
------------
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares................ 110,541,045
------------
NET ASSETS.................................................. $170,541,045
============
NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE ($110,541,045 divided
by 6,200,987 shares outstanding).......................... $ 17.83
============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest.................................................... $ 9,831,470
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EXPENSES:
Investment Advisory Fee..................................... 1,098,132
Administrative Fee.......................................... 337,887
Preferred Share Maintenance................................. 162,425
Trustees' Fees and Expenses................................. 21,956
Custody..................................................... 11,306
Legal....................................................... 10,806
Other....................................................... 169,956
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Total Expenses.......................................... 1,812,468
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................... $ 8,019,002
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON INVESTMENTS:
Net Realized Gain........................................... $ 38,013
-----------
Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation:
Beginning of the Period................................... 15,040,254
End of the Period......................................... 18,181,816
-----------
Net Unrealized Appreciation During the Period............... 3,141,562
-----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN............................ $ 3,179,575
===========
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS.................. $11,198,577
===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the Years Ended October 31, 1998 and 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended
October 31, 1998 October 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Operations:
Net Investment Income................................... $ 8,019,002 $ 7,961,199
Net Realized Gain....................................... 38,013 206,763
Net Unrealized Appreciation During the Period........... 3,141,562 4,098,045
------------ ------------
Change in Net Assets from Operations.................... 11,198,577 12,266,007
------------ ------------
Distributions from Net Investment Income:
Common Shares......................................... (5,853,250) (5,580,574)
Preferred Shares...................................... (2,075,399) (2,087,165)
------------ ------------
(7,928,649) (7,667,739)
------------ ------------
Distributions from Net Realized Gain:
Common Shares......................................... (152,715) (200,265)
Preferred Shares...................................... (54,048) (73,239)
------------ ------------
(206,763) (273,504)
------------ ------------
Total Distributions..................................... (8,135,412) (7,941,243)
------------ ------------
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES..... 3,063,165 4,324,764
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of the Period................................. 167,477,880 163,153,116
------------ ------------
End of the Period (Including accumulated undistributed
net investment income of $1,027,190 and $936,837,
respectively)......................................... $170,541,045 $167,477,880
============ ============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following schedule presents financial highlights for one common share of
the Trust outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 27, 1992
(Commencement
Year Ended October 31, of Investment
----------------------------------------------------------- Operations) to
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 October 31, 1992
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
the Period (a)............... $ 17.332 $ 16.634 $16.487 $14.801 $17.621 $14.812 $14.742
-------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Investment Income........ 1.293 1.284 1.302 1.303 1.337 1.352 .607
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain/Loss.................. .514 .695 .097 1.783 (2.869) 2.766 .027
-------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total from Investment
Operations................... 1.807 1.979 1.399 3.086 (1.532) 4.118 .634
-------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Less:
Distributions from Net
Investment Income:
Paid to Common
Shareholders............. .944 .900 .900 1.000 1.020 1.020 .425
Common Share Equivalent of
Distributions Paid to
Preferred Shareholders... .335 .337 .352 .384 .268 .289 .139
Distributions from Net
Realized Gain
Paid to Common
Shareholders............. .025 .032 -0- .013 -0- -0- -0-
Common Share Equivalent of
Distributions Paid to
Preferred Shareholders... .009 .012 -0- .003 -0- -0- -0-
-------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total Distributions........... 1.313 1.281 1.252 1.400 1.288 1.309 .564
-------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of the
Period....................... $17.826 $17.332 $16.634 $16.487 $14.801 $17.621 $14.812
======== ======== ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Market Price Per Share at End
of the Period................ $17.6875 $15.5625 $14.625 $14.375 $13.125 $17.125 $15.000
Total Investment Return at
Market Price (b)............. 20.29% 13.08% 8.09% 17.49% (18.07%) 21.52% 2.79%*
Total Return at Net Asset
Value (c).................... 8.69% 10.12% 6.50% 18.88% (10.55%) 26.50% 1.48%*
Net Assets at End of the
Period (In millions)......... $170.5 $167.5 $163.2 $162.2 $151.8 $ 169.3 $ 151.8
Ratio of Expenses to Average
Net Assets Applicable to
Common Shares (d)(2)......... 1.66% 1.70% 1.73% 1.78% 1.70% 1.62% 1.49%(1)
Ratio of Net Investment Income
to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares
(e).......................... 5.45% 5.63% 5.78% 5.89% 6.55% 6.45% 5.28%(1)
Portfolio Turnover............ 1% 8% 20% 54% 38% 18% 24%*
* Non-Annualized
(1) If certain expenses had not been assumed by the investment adviser for the period ended October 31, 1992,
the annualized ratios of expenses to average net assets applicable to common shares, expenses to average
net assets including preferred shares and net investment income to average net assets applicable to
common shares would have been 1.58%, 1.10% and 5.19%, respectively.
(2) Ratio of Expenses to
Average Net Assets
Including Preferred
Shares................... 1.07% 1.08% 1.09% 1.10% 1.07% 1.02% 1.03%(1)
</TABLE>
(a) Net Asset Value at March 27, 1992 is adjusted for common and preferred share
offering costs of $.258 per common share.
(b) Total Investment Return at Market Price reflects the change in market value
of the common shares for the period indicated with reinvestment of dividends
in accordance with the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan.
(c) Total Return at Net Asset Value (NAV) reflects the change in value of the
Trust's assets with reinvestment of dividends based upon NAV.
(d) Beginning with the year ended October 31, 1995, the Ratios of Expenses are
based upon Total Expenses which does not reflect credits earned on overnight
cash balances.
(e) Net Investment Income is adjusted for the common share equivalent of
distributions paid to preferred shareholders.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1998
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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals, formerly known as Van
Kampen American Capital Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals, (the
"Trust") is registered as a non-diversified closed-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust's
investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from
federal as well as New York State and New York City income taxes, consistent
with preservation of capital. The Trust will invest substantially all of its
assets in New York municipal securities rated investment grade at the time of
investment. The Trust commenced investment operations on March 27, 1992.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A. SECURITY VALUATION--Investments are stated at value using market quotations
or, if such valuations are not available, estimates obtained from yield data
relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics in accordance
with procedures established in good faith by the Board of Trustees. Short-term
securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized
cost.
B. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS--Security transactions are recorded on a trade date
basis. Realized gains and losses are determined on an identified cost basis. The
Trust may purchase and sell securities on a "when issued" or "delayed delivery"
basis, with settlement to occur at a later date. The value of the security so
purchased is subject to market fluctuations during this period. The Trust will
maintain, in a segregated account with its custodian, assets having an aggregate
value at least equal to the amount of the when issued or delayed delivery
purchase commitments until payment is made. At October 31, 1998, there were no
when issued or delayed delivery purchase commitments.
C. INVESTMENT INCOME--Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Bond
premium and original issue discount are amortized over the expected life of each
applicable security.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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D. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES--It is the Trust's policy to comply with the
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment
companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its
shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
At October 31, 1998, for federal income tax purposes, cost of long- and
short-term investments is $150,078,752; the aggregate gross unrealized
appreciation is $18,181,816 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is
$0, resulting in net unrealized appreciation on long- and short-term investments
of $18,181,816.
E. DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND GAINS--The Trust declares and pays monthly
dividends from net investment income to common shareholders. Net realized gains,
if any, are distributed annually on a pro rata basis to common and preferred
shareholders. Distributions from net realized gains for book purposes may
include short-term capital gains, which are included as ordinary income for tax
purposes.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, 99.9% of the income distributions made
by the Trust were exempt from federal income taxes. Additionally, during the
period, the Trust designated and paid a 28% rate gain distribution of $81,481.
In January 1999, the Trust will provide tax information to the shareholders for
the 1998 calendar year.
2. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Under the terms of the Trust's Investment Advisory Agreement, Van Kampen
Investment Advisory Corp. (the "Adviser") will provide investment advice and
facilities to the Trust for an annual fee payable monthly of .65% of the average
net assets of the Trust. In addition, the Trust will pay a monthly
administrative fee to Van Kampen Funds Inc. or its affiliates (collectively "Van
Kampen"), the Trust's Administrator, at an annual rate of .20% of the average
daily net assets of the Trust. The administrative services provided by the
Administrator include record keeping and reporting responsibilities with respect
to the Trust's portfolio and preferred shares and providing certain services to
shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $3,800 representing legal services provided by Skadden, Arps,
Slate, Meagher & Flom (Illinois), counsel to the Trust, of which a trustee of
the Trust is an affiliated person.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $78,100 representing Van Kampen's cost of providing accounting and
legal services to the Trust.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and directors
of Van Kampen. The Trust does not compensate its officers or trustees who are
officers of Van Kampen.
The Trust provides deferred compensation and retirement plans for its
trustees who are not officers of Van Kampen. Under the deferred compensation
plan, trustees may elect to defer all or a portion of their compensation to a
later date. Benefits under the retirement plan are payable for a ten-year period
and are based upon each trustee's years of service to the Trust. The maximum
annual benefit per trustee under the plan is $2,500.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
During the period, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sale of investments,
excluding short-term investments, were $1,956,650 and $5,381,417, respectively.
4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A derivative financial instrument in very general terms refers to a security
whose value is "derived" from the value of an underlying asset, reference rate
or index.
The Trust uses Indexed Securities, a type of derivative instrument, as a
hedge against a rise in short-term interest rates which are paid on the Trust's
preferred shares. All of the Trust's portfolio holdings, including derivative
instruments, are marked to market each day with the change in value reflected in
the unrealized appreciation/depreciation. Upon disposition, a realized gain or
loss is recognized accordingly.
The following types of Indexed Securities are identified in the portfolio of
investments. The price of these securities may be more volatile than the price
of a comparable fixed rate security.
A. EMBEDDED CAPS--These securities include a cap strike level such that the
coupon payment may be supplemented by cap payments if the floating rate index
upon which the cap is based rises above the strike level.
B. EMBEDDED SWAPS--These securities include a swap component such that the fixed
coupon component of the underlying bond is adjusted by the difference between
the security's fixed swap rate and the floating swap index.
5. PREFERRED SHARES
The Trust has outstanding 1,200 Auction Preferred Shares ("APS"). Dividends are
cumulative and the dividend rate is currently reset every 28 days through an
auction
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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process. The rate in effect on October 31, 1998, was 3.450%. During the year
ended October 31, 1998, the rates ranged from 3.048% to 4.250%.
The Trust pays annual fees equivalent to .25% of the preferred share
liquidation value for the remarketing efforts associated with the preferred
auctions. These fees are included as a component of Preferred Share Maintenance
expense.
The APS are redeemable at the option of the Trust in whole or in part at the
liquidation value of $50,000 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.
The Trust is subject to certain asset coverage tests and the APS are subject to
mandatory redemption if the tests are not met.
6. CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION
On December 3, 1998, the Trust declared a short-term capital gain of $0.00460
per common share to common shareholders of record on December 15, 1998. The gain
will be payable on December 31, 1998.
7. YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE (UNAUDITED)
Van Kampen utilizes a number of computer programs across its entire operation
relying on both internal software systems as well as external software systems
provided by third parties. In 1996 Van Kampen initiated a CountDown 2000 Project
to review both the internal systems and external vendor connections. The goal of
this project is to position our business to continue unaffected as a result of
the century change. At this time, there can be no assurance that the steps taken
will be sufficient to avoid any adverse impact to the Trust, but Van Kampen does
anticipate that the move to Year 2000 will have a material impact on its ability
to continue to provide the Trust with service at current levels. In addition, it
is possible that the securities markets in which the Trust invests may be
detrimentally affected by computer failures throughout the financial services
industry beginning January 1, 2000. Improperly functioning trading systems may
result in settlement problems and liquidity issues.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Van
Kampen Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals (the "Trust"), including
the portfolio of investments, as of October 31, 1998, and the related statement
of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets
for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights
for each of the periods presented. These financial statements and financial
highlights are the responsibility of the Trust's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
October 31, 1998, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Van
Kampen Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals as of October 31, 1998,
the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net
assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial
highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 3, 1998
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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
The Trust offers a dividend reinvestment plan (the "Plan") pursuant to which
Common Shareholders may elect to have dividends and capital gains distributions
reinvested in Common Shares of the Trust. The Trust declares dividends out of
net investment income, and will distribute annually net realized capital gains,
if any. Common Shareholders may join or withdraw from the Plan at any time.
If you decide to participate in the Plan, State Street Bank and Trust
Company, as your Plan Agent, will automatically invest your dividends and
capital gains distributions in Common Shares of the Trust for your account.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you wish to participate and your shares are held in your own name, call
1-800-341-2929 for more information and a Plan brochure. If your shares are held
in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you should contact your
nominee to see if it would participate in the Plan on your behalf. If you wish
to participate in the Plan, but your brokerage firm, bank or nominee is unable
to participate on your behalf, you should request that your shares be re-
registered in your own name which will enable your participation in the Plan.
HOW THE PLAN WORKS
Participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in Common Shares valued on
the valuation date, generally at the lower of market price or net asset value,
except as specified below. The valuation date will be the dividend or
distribution payment date or, if that date is not a trading day on the national
securities exchange or market system on which the Common Shares are listed for
trading, the next preceding trading day. If the market price per Common Share on
the valuation date equals or exceeds net asset value per Common Share on that
date, the Trust will issue new Common Shares to participants valued at the
higher of net asset value or 95% of the market price on the valuation date. In
the foregoing situation, the Trust will not issue Common Shares under the Plan
below net asset value. If net asset value per Common Share on the valuation date
exceeds the market price per Common Share on that date, or if the Board of
Trustees should declare a dividend or capital gains distribution payable to the
Common Shareholders only in cash, participants in the Plan will be deemed to
have elected to receive Common Shares from the Trust valued at the market price
on that date. Accordingly, in this circumstance, the Plan Agent will, as agent
for the participants, buy the Trust's Common Shares in the open market for the
participants' accounts on or shortly after the payment date. If, before the Plan
Agent has completed its purchases, the market price exceeds the net asset value
per share of the Common Shares, the average per share purchase price paid by the
Plan Agent may exceed the net asset value of the Trust's Common Shares,
resulting in the acquisition of fewer Common Shares than if the dividend or
distribution had been paid in Common Shares issued by the Trust. All
reinvestments are in full and fractional Common Shares and are carried to three
decimal places.
Experience under the Plan may indicate that changes are desirable.
Accordingly, the Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan as
applied to any dividend or distribution paid subsequent to written notice of the
changes sent to all Common Shareholders of the Trust at least 90 days before the
record date for the dividend or distribution. The Plan also may be amended or
terminated by the Plan Agent by at least 90 days written notice to all Common
Shareholders of the Trust.
COSTS OF THE PLAN
The Plan Agent's fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends and
distributions will be paid by the Trust. However, each participant will pay a
pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Plan
Agent's open market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of dividends
and distributions. No other charges will be made to participants for reinvesting
dividends or capital gains distributions, except for certain brokerage
commissions, as described above.
TAX IMPLICATIONS
You will receive tax information annually for your personal records and to help
you prepare your federal income tax return. The automatic reinvestment of
dividends and capital gains distributions does not relieve you of any income tax
which may be payable on dividends or distributions.
RIGHT TO WITHDRAW
Plan participants may withdraw at any time by calling 1-800-341-2929 or by
writing State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8200, Boston, MA
02266-8200. If you withdraw, you will receive, without charge, a share
certificate issued in your name for all full Common Shares credited to your
account under the Plan and a cash payment will be made for any fractional Common
Share credited to your account under the Plan. You may again elect to
participate in the Plan at any time by calling 1-800-341-2929 or writing to the
Trust at:
Van Kampen Funds Inc.
Attn: Closed-End Funds
2800 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
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VAN KAMPEN FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
Domestic
Aggressive Equity
Aggressive Growth
American Value
Comstock
Emerging Growth
Enterprise
Equity Growth
Equity Income
Growth
Growth and Income
Harbor
Pace
Real Estate Securities
U.S. Real Estate
Utility
Value
International/Global
Asian Growth
Emerging Markets
European Equity
Global Equity
Global Equity Allocation
Global Franchise
Global Managed Assets
International Magnum
Latin American
FIXED-INCOME FUNDS
Income
Corporate Bond
Global Fixed Income
Global Government Securities
Government Securities
High Income Corporate Bond
High Yield
High Yield & Total Return
Limited Maturity Government
Short-Term Global Income
Strategic Income
U.S. Government
U.S. Government Trust for Income
Worldwide High Income
Tax Exempt Income
California Insured Tax Free
Florida Insured Tax Free Income
High Yield Municipal
Insured Tax Free Income
Intermediate Term Municipal Income
Municipal Income
New York Tax Free Income
Pennsylvania Tax Free Income
Tax Free High Income
Capital Preservation
Reserve
Tax Free Money
Senior Loan
Prime Rate Income Trust
Senior Floating Rate
To find out more about any of these funds, ask your financial adviser for a
prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges,
risks, and expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
To view a current Van Kampen fund prospectus or to receive additional fund
information, choose from one of the following:
- - visit our web site at
WWW.VANKAMPEN.COM -- to view a prospectus, select Download Prospectus
- - call us at 1-800-341-2911 weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time
(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf users, call 1-800-421-2833)
- - e-mail us by visiting
WWW.VANKAMPEN.COM and selecting Contact Us
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VAN KAMPEN TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE NEW YORK MUNICIPALS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DAVID C. ARCH
ROD DAMMEYER
HOWARD J KERR
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*--Chairman
STEVE MULLER
THEODORE A. MYERS
DON G. POWELL*
HUGO F. SONNENSCHEIN
WAYNE W. WHALEN*
OFFICERS
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*
President
RONALD A. NYBERG*
Vice President and Secretary
JOHN L. SULLIVAN*
Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
CURTIS W. MORELL*
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
TANYA M. LODEN*
Controller
PETER W. HEGEL*
EDWARD C. WOOD, III*
Vice Presidents
INVESTMENT ADVISER
VAN KAMPEN
INVESTMENT ADVISORY CORP.
1 Parkview Plaza
P.O. Box 5555
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-5555
CUSTODIAN AND
TRANSFER AGENT
STATE STREET BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
225 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1713
Boston, Massachusetts 02105
LEGAL COUNSEL
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE,
MEAGHER & FLOM (ILLINOIS)
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Peat Marwick Plaza
303 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
* "Interested" persons of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of
1940.
(C) Van Kampen Funds Inc., 1998 All rights reserved.
(SM) denotes a service mark of Van Kampen Funds Inc.
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RESULTS OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Trust was held on July 28, 1998 where
shareholders voted on the election of trustees and the selection of independent
public accountants.
1) With regard to the election of the following trustee by the preferred
shareholders of the Trust:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
# OF SHARES
--------------------
IN FAVOR WITHHELD
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Theodore A. Myers................................... 763 0
</TABLE>
2) With regard to the election of the following trustees by the common
shareholders of the Trust:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
# OF SHARES
---------------------
IN FAVOR WITHHELD
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<S> <C> <C>
Don G. Powell..................................... 5,473,002 58,700
Hugo F. Sonnenschein.............................. 5,473,174 58,528
</TABLE>
The other trustees of the Trust whose terms did not expire in 1998 are David C.
Arch, Rod Dammeyer, Howard J Kerr, Dennis J. McDonnell, Steven Muller and Wayne
W. Whalen.
3) With regard to the ratification of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as independent
public accountants for the Trust, 5,451,179 shares voted for the proposal,
28,022 shares voted against and 53,270 shares abstained.
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<SERIES>
<NUMBER> 11
<NAME> TR. FOR INV. GRADE NEW YORK
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