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AMERICAN
STRATEGIC
INCOME
PORTFOLIO II
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SEMIANNUAL
REPORT
1995
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AVERAGE ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS . . . 1
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . . . 2
MANAGING RISK . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES . . . . 9
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES . . . . . . 23
SHAREHOLDER UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . 29
AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II
American Strategic Income Portfolio II is a diversified, closed-end
investment management company. The fund's primary objective is to provide a
high level of current income; its secondary objective is to seek capital
appreciation. To realize its objectives, the fund emphasizes investments in
mortgage-related assets that directly or indirectly represent a participation
in or are secured by and payable from mortgage loans. It may also invest in
asset-backed securities, U.S. government securities, corporate debt
securities, municipal obligations, unregistered securities, mortgage-backed
securities and mortgage servicing rights. The fund may borrow, including
through the use of reverse repurchase agreements, and may purchase securities
through the sale-forward (dollar-roll) program. Use of certain of these
investments and investment techniques may cause the fund's net asset value to
fluctuate to a greater extent than would be expected from interest rate
movements alone. As with other mutual funds, there can be no assurance the
fund will achieve its objectives. Since the fund's inception on July 30,
1992, it has been rated Af by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group (S&P).* Fund
shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BSP.
*THE FUND IS RATED Af, WHICH MEANS THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS HAVE AN OVERALL CREDIT
QUALITY OF A. CREDIT QUALITIES ARE ASSESSED BY STANDARD & POOR'S MUTUAL FUNDS
RATING GROUP. S&P DOES NOT EVALUATE THE MARKET RISK OF AN INVESTMENT WHEN
ASSIGNING A CREDIT RATING. SEE STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL RATING
DEFINITIONS FOR AN EXPLANATION OF A.
THE FUND HAS ALSO BEEN GIVEN A MARKET RISK RATING BY S&P, WHICH WE CANNOT
PUBLISH DUE TO NASD REGULATIONS. RISK RATINGS EVALUATE VARIOUS INVESTMENT RISKS
THAT CAN AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF A BOND FUND AND INDICATE THE FUND'S OVERALL
STABILITY AND SENSITIVITY TO CHANGING MARKET CONDITIONS. THESE RATINGS ARE
AVAILABLE BY CALLING S&P AT 1-800-424-FUND.
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AVERAGE ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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THE AVERAGE ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN FIGURES FOR AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME
PORTFOLIO II ARE BASED ON THE CHANGE IN ITS NET ASSET VALUE (NAV), ASSUME ALL
DISTRIBUTIONS WERE REINVESTED AND DO NOT REFLECT SALES CHARGES. NAV-BASED
PERFORMANCE IS USED TO MEASURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT RESULTS.
TOTAL RETURNS BASED ON THE CHANGE IN MARKET PRICE FOR THE ONE-YEAR,
THREE-YEAR AND SINCE INCEPTION PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995, WERE 10.91%,
0.32% AND 1.24%, RESPECTIVELY. THESE FIGURES ALSO ASSUME REINVESTED
DISTRIBUTIONS AND DO NOT REFLECT SALES CHARGES.
THE LEHMAN BROTHERS MUTUAL FUND GOVERNMENT/MORTGAGE INDEX IS COMPRISED OF ALL
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND TREASURY SECURITIES AND AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES. DEVELOPED BY LEHMAN BROTHERS FOR COMPARATIVE USE BY THE MUTUAL
FUND INDUSTRY, THIS INDEX IS UNMANAGED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FEES OR
EXPENSES IN ITS TOTAL RETURN FIGURES.
THE LIPPER CLOSED-END U.S. MORTGAGE FUNDS AVERAGE REPRESENTS THE AVERAGE
ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN, WITH DIVIDENDS REINVESTED, OF SIMILAR CLOSED-END
MUTUAL FUNDS AS CHARACTERIZED BY LIPPER ANALYTICAL SERVICES.
PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. THE INVESTMENT RETURN AND
MARKET VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT FUND SHARES, WHEN SOLD,
MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST.
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AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II
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John Wenker
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David Steele
JOHN WENKER ASSUMED THE ROLE OF PRIMARY PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF AMERICAN
STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II IN NOVEMBER 1995. JOHN, WHO HAS ASSISTED WITH
THE FUND'S MANAGEMENT SINCE 1992, HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACQUISITION
AND DUE DILIGENCE OF MANY OF THE SINGLE-FAMILY, MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL
MORTGAGE LOANS IN THE FUND. PRIOR TO JOINING PIPER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, JOHN
MANAGED SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY REVENUE BOND FINANCINGS FOR A FINANCIAL
FIRM. RUSS KAPPENMAN WILL ASSIST PRIMARILY WITH THE ACQUISITION OF THE FUND'S
MORTGAGE LOANS. DAVID STEELE WILL ASSIST WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND'S
OTHER SECURITIES. MIKE JANSEN, WHO PREVIOUSLY MANAGED THE FUND, AND KEVIN
JANSEN, AN ASSISTANT FUND MANAGER, LEFT PIPER CAPITAL TO PURSUE OTHER CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES.
January 26, 1996
Dear Shareholders:
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995, AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME
PORTFOLIO II HAD A NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN OF 5.53%.* This return
includes reinvested distributions but not sales charges. This compares to a
6.13% return for the Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index
and a 6.24% return for the Lipper Closed-End U.S. Mortgage Funds Average
during this same period. The fund's underperformance is primarily due to
price caps on the mortgage loans in the fund. These caps limited the price
increase on these mortgage loans as interest rates fell. The index and
average did not contain mortgage loans and were not restricted by these caps.
While the fund continues to trade at a discount to net asset value, we
believe the changes we've made to reduce its net asset value volatility and
stabilize earnings, as discussed below, could help improve the fund's market
price over time. (See page 4 for an explanation of premium vs. discount.) As
of January 18, the fund's market price was $11.13 and its net asset value was
$13.16 per share. For the six-month period ended November 30, 1995, the
fund's total return based on market price was 3.40%, including reinvested
distributions but not sales charges.
* PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. THE INVESTMENT RETURN
AND MARKET VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT FUND SHARES, WHEN
SOLD, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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THE MARKET ENVIRONMENT DURING THE YEAR PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN THE FUND'S
STRONG NET ASSET VALUE PERFORMANCE. Interest rates have declined since the
beginning of 1995 due to signs of slowing economic growth. As a result, bond
prices in general increased. In addition, an improved market for rental
housing during the year increased the value of the fund's holdings of
multifamily loans. If rates remain at current levels or decline further for a
sustained period of time, the prepayment rates for mortgage loans in the fund
may accelerate. Because most of the mortgages in the fund are purchased at a
discount and prepay at face value, prepayments could temporarily increase
earnings in the fund. However, we would then have to reinvest these
prepayments at lower interest rates which would ultimately decrease the
fund's earnings.
DURING THE YEAR, OUR GOAL HAS BEEN TO STABILIZE THE FUND'S NET ASSET VALUE
AND EARNINGS. We did this by selling substantially all of the fund's Z-bonds,
inverse floaters, principal-only, interest-only and inverse interest-only
securities. As interest rates fell, the fund benefited from the increase in
value of these mortgage-backed derivatives following their lows in 1994. The
fund does have a small position remaining in interest-only securities, which
represents less than 0.5% of total assets. Also, in December we significantly
decreased the fund's position in subordinated mortgage-backed securities;
however, the fund does still own a small position in these securities.
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PREMIUM VS. DISCOUNT
The underlying value of a fund's securities and other assets, minus its
liabilities, is the fund's "net asset value." Closed-end funds may trade in
the market at a price that is equal to, above, or below this net asset value.
Shares are trading at a "premium" when investors purchase or sell shares in
the market at a price that is greater than the shares' net asset value.
Conversely, when investors purchase or sell shares in the market at a price
that is lower than the shares' net asset value, shares are said to be trading
at a "discount."
AS WE SOLD THE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES LISTED ABOVE, WE REINVESTED THE
PROCEEDS IN MORTGAGE LOANS AND U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES. As of November 30,
44% of the fund's total assets were invested in single-family (home) loans,
25% in multifamily (apartment) loans, and 18% in Treasury securities. It is
our goal to maintain the fund's investments in mortgage loans and Treasuries
at approximately these levels. This is consistent with our strategy of
focusing on securities that may involve more credit risk and moving away from
those that are more sensitive to changing interest rates. We continue to
borrow in the fund through reverse repurchase agreements, which as of
November 30 accounted for 16% of the fund's total assets, and invest the
proceeds in Treasury securities. While borrowing can potentially increase the
fund's earnings, it can also increase the fund's net asset value volatility.
ON JANUARY 26, PIPER CAPITAL ANNOUNCED THAT BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY, THE FUND'S
MONTHLY DIVIDEND WILL BE REDUCED FROM 10.25 CENTS PER SHARE TO 9.5 CENTS PER
SHARE. Because the fund is only earning 8.55 cents per share (based on a
three-month average), it has been relying on its dividend reserve to help pay
its monthly dividend. Therefore, the fund's Dividend Committee lowered the
monthly dividend to bring it closer to the fund's monthly earnings. While we
believe the recent changes we've made to the fund have resulted in more
stable monthly earnings, the fund is still earning less than the 9.5 cents
per share dividend we will begin paying in February. If the fund continues to
earn less than its monthly dividend, further reductions will be made until
the fund has reached an appropriate dividend level given its monthly
earnings. As of November 30, the fund's dividend reserve was approximately 12
cents per
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GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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share. Keep in mind that the dividend reserve is reflected in the fund's net
asset value and any reduction in the dividend reserve will reduce the fund's
net asset value penny for penny.
ALTHOUGH THE FUND'S EARNINGS HAVE DECLINED FROM THEIR HIGHS IN PREVIOUS
YEARS, THE FUND CONTINUES TO GENERATE ATTRACTIVE EARNINGS LEVELS. The fund's
current monthly earnings rate of 8.55 cents per share (based on a three-month
average) would result in an annualized earnings rate of 9.12% on the November
30 market price and 6.84% on the initial public offering price of $15 per
share. Keep in mind that past performance does not guarantee future results
and these rates will fluctuate.
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DURING THE YEAR, WE SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED THE RISKS INVOLVED WITH MORTGAGE
LOANS. (See page 8 for a discussion of risks.) We believe we are better able
to manage and predict credit risk and loss on loans for moderately valued
homes than for higher valued homes. As of November 30, the fund held 2,412
single-family loans which, on average, had a relatively modest value of
approximately $70,000. The average balance remaining on these loans was
approximately $58,800. To date, we have kept our losses from our
single-family loans to less than two cents per share. We follow a similar
philosophy when purchasing multifamily loans. We believe that smaller loans
spread out in several states are less likely to cause losses in the fund. On
November 30, we had 35 multifamily loans with an average loan balance of
approximately $2,165,200. To date, there have been no losses to the fund from
our investments in multifamily loans. Although we conduct extensive risk
analysis on loans we purchase, delinquent loans are an inherent risk in the
fund. A loan is considered delinquent when a borrower has missed two or more
payments. As of November 30, mortgage loans representing 7% of total net
assets were delinquent. Because delinquent loans require a high level of
attention, we place them with loan servicers who work hard to convey to
borrowers that their first responsibility each month is to make their house
payments. If it becomes necessary to put a loan in foreclosure, our loan
servicers will proceed with the process as quickly as possible.
WE BELIEVE GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSIFICATION IS ESSENTIAL TO THE FUND. The mortgage
loans in which the fund invests are backed by property located throughout the
country. (See map on page 5.) Our largest concentrations of loans are in
Texas and California. Because these states have large populations, they offer
more loans. In
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addition, these states experienced adverse economic conditions during the
past few years, and we have been able to purchase loans at what we believe
are attractive price levels. Both Texas and California are currently
experiencing economic recoveries.
LOOKING AHEAD, WE BELIEVE THE FUND'S NET ASSET VALUE AND EARNINGS SHOULD BE
MORE CONSISTENT THAN IN THE PAST. By selling most of the fund's Z-bonds,
inverse floaters, principal-only, interest-only and inverse interest-only
securities, we believe we have reduced interest rate risk and focused the
fund's investments where we feel we can currently add the most value - in the
mortgage loan area. We will continue to emphasize mortgage loans in an effort
to achieve high current income.
Although I have assisted with the fund's management in the past, I am pleased
to be addressing you for the first time as the fund's manager. My efforts and
those of the fund's management team continue to be dedicated to reaching the
fund's objectives and helping you achieve your financial goals. Thank you for
your investment in American Strategic Income Portfolio II.
Sincerely,
/s/ John Wenker
John Wenker
Portfolio Manager
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MANAGING RISK
MANAGING THE RISKS OF MORTGAGE-RELATED ASSETS
All funds that invest in mortgage-related securities are subject to certain
risks. This list briefly summarizes some of the primary risks associated with
mortgage-related assets and does not include all risks related to mortgage
securities.
Among these risks is PREPAYMENT RISK in which principal payments are prepaid
at unexpected rates. Prepayment rates are influenced by changes in interest
rates and a variety of other factors. If the fund buys a mortgage loan at a
premium, a fast prepayment rate will reduce the fund's yield and a slow
prepayment rate will increase its yield. If a mortgage loan is purchased at a
discount, the opposite will occur. There is also the chance that proceeds
from prepaid loans will have to be reinvested in lower-yielding investments.
Like all fixed income investments, the prices of securities in the fund are
sensitive to changing interest rates - otherwise known as INTEREST RATE RISK.
When rates increase, the value of securities can decrease. Conversely, when
rates decline, the value of securities can rise. However, mortgage-related
assets may benefit less than other fixed income securities from declining
interest rates because of prepayment risk.
The fund's mortgage loans are subject to some unique risks such as credit
risk and real estate risk. Since the fund's mortgage loans generally aren't
backed by any government guarantee or private credit enhancement, they face
CREDIT RISK. This is the risk of loss arising from default if the borrower
fails to make payments on the loan. This risk may be greater during periods
of declining or stagnant real estate values. Mortgage loans are also subject
to REAL ESTATE RISKS including property risk (the risk that the physical
condition and value of the property will decline) and the legal risk of
holding any mortgage loan.
To date, we have successfully managed the unique risks of mortgage loans
through extensive risk analysis. We review the loan's legal documents and the
borrower's mortgage payment history; assess the local market and property
value; and obtain a drive-by assessment of the property. As part of our
strategy to manage the real estate risk of the fund's multifamily (apartment)
loans, we perform a detailed inspection of each property; study the competing
properties in the area; interview property managers; and obtain engineering
and environmental reports from experts.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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ASSETS:
Investments in securities at market value*
(including a repurchase agreement of $11,940,000) (note
2) ................................................... $ 307,031,666
Real estate owned (identified cost: $1,995,145) (note
2) ..................................................... 1,813,946
Cash in bank on demand deposit ........................... 1,270,499
Mortgage security paydowns receivable .................... 69,551
Accrued interest receivable .............................. 2,757,078
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Total assets ......................................... 312,942,740
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LIABILITIES:
Reverse repurchase agreements payable .................... 50,000,000
Payable for fund shares retired .......................... 121,275
Accrued investment management fee ........................ 135,654
Accrued administrative fee ............................... 42,786
Accrued interest ......................................... 240,833
Payable for federal excise taxes (note 2) ................ 17,072
Other accrued expenses ................................... 20,904
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Total liabilities .................................... 50,578,524
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Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock ....... $ 262,364,216
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REPRESENTED BY:
Capital stock - authorized 1 billion shares of $0.01 par
value; outstanding, 20,051,135 shares ................ $ 200,511
Additional paid-in capital ............................... 282,944,247
Undistributed net investment income ...................... 2,526,205
Accumulated net realized loss on investments ............. (28,868,551)
Unrealized appreciation of investments ................... 5,561,804
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Total - representing net assets applicable to
outstanding capital stock ........................ $ 262,364,216
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Net asset value per share of outstanding capital stock ... $ 13.08
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* Investments in securities at identified cost ........... $ 301,288,663
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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INCOME:
Interest (net of interest expense of $1,616,590) ....... $ 12,015,756
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EXPENSES (NOTE 3):
Investment management fee ................................ 797,517
Administrative fee ....................................... 261,951
Custodian, accounting and transfer agent fees ............ 74,010
Reports to shareholders .................................. 51,747
Mortgage servicing fees .................................. 312,261
Directors' fees .......................................... 6,517
Audit and legal fees ..................................... 58,291
Federal excise taxes (note 2) ............................ 17,072
Other expenses ........................................... 64,524
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Total expenses ....................................... 1,643,890
Less expenses paid indirectly ............................ (9,749)
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Total net expenses ................................... 1,634,141
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Net investment income ................................ 10,381,615
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gain on investments (note 4) ................ 4,888,578
Net realized loss on closed or expired option contracts
written (note 5) ....................................... (811,055)
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Net realized gain on investments ....................... 4,077,523
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of
investments ............................................ (355,933)
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Net gain on investments ................................ 3,721,590
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Net increase in net assets resulting from
operations ....................................... $ 14,103,205
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Interest income ........................................ $ 12,015,756
Net expenses ............................................. (1,634,141)
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Net investment income ................................ 10,381,615
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Adjustments to reconcile net investment income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Change in accrued interest and mortgage security
paydowns receivable .................................. 133,768
Net amortization of bond discount and premium .......... 46,215
Change in accrued fees and expenses .................... (27,156)
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Total adjustments .................................... 152,827
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Net cash provided by operating activities ............ 10,534,442
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of investments ....................... 185,046,847
Purchases of investments ................................. (178,078,026)
Net sales of short-term securities ....................... 1,101,000
Net premiums paid for option contracts written ........... (1,245,821)
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Net cash provided by investing activities ............ 6,824,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net payments for reverse repurchase agreements ........... (2,700,000)
Retirement of fund shares ................................ (1,569,260)
Distributions paid to shareholders ....................... (12,605,492)
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Net cash used by financing activities ................ (16,874,752)
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Net increase in cash ..................................... 483,690
Cash at beginning of period .............................. 786,809
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Cash at end of period .............................. $ 1,270,499
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest on reverse repurchase
agreements ........................................... $ 1,649,340
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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Six Months Ended
11/30/95 Year Ended
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OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................................. $ 10,381,615 24,498,188
Net realized gain (loss) on investments .................. 4,077,523 (25,416,900)
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of
investments ............................................ (355,933) 28,618,130
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations ... 14,103,205 27,699,418
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income ............................... (12,605,492) (27,495,115)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Payments for retirement of 140,400 and 252,000 shares,
respectively (note 7) .................................. (1,588,895) (2,849,802)
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Total decrease in net assets ......................... (91,182) (2,645,499)
Net assets at beginning of period .......................... 262,455,398 265,100,897
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Net assets at end of period .............................. $ 262,364,216 262,455,398
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Undistributed net investment income ...................... $ 2,526,205 4,750,082
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(1) ORGANIZATION
American Strategic Income Portfolio Inc. II (the fund), is
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended)
as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The
fund's primary objective is to provide a high level of current
income; its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.
To realize its objectives, the fund emphasizes investments in
mortgage-related assets that directly or indirectly represent a
participation in or are secured by and payable from mortgage
loans. The fund commenced operations on July 30, 1992, upon
completion of its initial public offering of common stock.
Shares of the fund are listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol BSP.
(2) SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
The fund's mortgage-related investments such as whole loans,
participation mortgages and mortgage servicing rights are
initially valued at cost and their values are subsequently
monitored and adjusted pursuant to a pricing model designed to
reflect the present value of the projected stream of cash flows
on such investments. The pricing model takes into account a
number of relevant factors including the projected rate of
prepayments, the projected rate and severity of defaults, the
delinquency profile, the expected yield at purchase, changes in
prevailing interest rates and changes in the real or perceived
liquidity of whole loans and participation mortgages, as the
case may be. Certain elements of the pricing model involve
subjective judgment. Additionally, certain other factors will be
considered in the determination of the valuation of investments
in multifamily and commercial loans, including but not limited
to, results of annual inspections of the properties by the
adviser or a servicing agent retained by the adviser, reviews of
annual unaudited financial statements of the properties,
monitoring of local and other economic conditions and their
impact on local real estate values and analysis of rental
vacancy rates at the properties. Subjective adjustments to the
valuation of such investments in multifamily and commercial
loans may be made based upon the adviser's analysis of such
information. The actual values that may be realized upon the
sale of whole loans and participation mortgages can only be
determined in negotiations between the fund and third parties.
The values of other fixed income securities are determined using
pricing services or prices quoted by independent brokers.
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Exchange-listed options are valued at the last sales price and
open financial futures contracts are valued at the last
settlement price. When market quotations for other fixed income
securities are not readily available, such securities are valued
at fair value according to methods selected in good faith by the
board of directors.
Securities transactions are accounted for on the date the
securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses are
calculated on the identified-cost basis. Interest income,
including amortization of bond discount and premium computed on
a level-yield basis, is accrued daily. Costs associated with
acquiring whole loans and participation mortgages are
capitalized and included in the cost basis of the loans
purchased.
OPTION TRANSACTIONS
For hedging purposes, the fund may buy and sell put and call
options, write covered call options on portfolio securities, and
write cash-secured puts. The risk in writing a call option is
the fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price
of the security increases and the option is exercised. The risk
in writing a put option is the fund may incur a loss if the
market price of the security decreases and the option is
exercised. The risk in buying an option is the fund pays a
premium whether or not the option is exercised. The fund also
has the additional risk of not being able to enter into a
closing transaction if a liquid secondary market does not exist.
The fund also may write over-the-counter options where the
completion of the obligation is dependent upon the credit
standing of the other party.
Option contracts are valued daily and unrealized appreciation or
depreciation is recorded. The fund will realize a gain or loss
upon expiration or closing of the option transaction. When an
option is exercised, the proceeds on the sale of a written call
option, the purchase cost for a written put option or the
security cost of a purchased put or call option is adjusted by
the amount of premium received or paid.
FUTURES TRANSACTIONS
In order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the
market, the fund may buy and sell financial futures contracts
and
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related options. Risks of entering into futures contracts and
related options include the possibility there may be an illiquid
market and that a change in the value of the contract or option
may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying
securities.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to
deposit either cash or securities in an amount (initial margin)
equal to a certain percentage of the contract value. Subsequent
payments (variation margin) are made or received by the fund
each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily
changes in the contract value and are recorded as unrealized
gains and losses. The fund recognizes a realized gain or loss
when the contract is closed or expires.
INTEREST RATE TRANSACTIONS
To preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or
portion of its portfolio or for other non-speculative purposes,
the fund may enter into various hedging transactions, such as
interest rate swaps and the purchase of interest rate caps and
floors. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of commitments
to pay or receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating rate
payments for fixed rate payments. The purchase of an interest
rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified
index exceeds a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments
of interest on a contractually based notional principal amount
from the party selling the interest rate cap. The purchase of an
interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a
specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate, to
receive payments of interest on a contractually based notional
principal amount from the party selling the interest rate floor.
If forecasts of interest rates and other market factors are
incorrect, investment performance will diminish compared to what
performance would have been if these investment techniques were
not used. Even if the forecasts are correct, there is risk that
the positions may correlate imperfectly with the asset or
liability being hedged. Other risks of entering into these
transactions are that a liquid secondary market may not always
exist, or that the other party to the transaction may not
perform.
For interest rate swaps, caps and floors, the fund accrues
weekly, as an increase or decrease to interest income, the
current net amount
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due to or owed by the fund. Interest rate swaps, caps and floors
are valued from prices quoted by independent brokers. These
valuations represent the present value of all future cash
settlement amounts based upon implied forward interest rates.
WHOLE LOANS AND PARTICIPATION MORTGAGES
Whole loans and participation mortgages may bear a greater risk
of loss arising from a default on the part of the borrower of
the underlying loans than do traditional mortgage-backed
securities. This is because whole loans and participation
mortgages, unlike most mortgage-backed securities, generally are
not backed by any government guarantee or private credit
enhancement. Such risk may be greater during a period of
declining or stagnant real estate values. In addition,
individual loans underlying whole loans and participation
mortgages may be larger than those underlying mortgage-backed
securities. At November 30, 1995, whole loans representing 7% of
net assets were considered by the fund to be delinquent as to
the timely monthly payment of principal and interest. The fund
does not record past due interest as income until it is
received.
There may be certain costs and delays in the event of a
foreclosure. Also, there is no assurance that the subsequent
sale of the property will produce an amount equal to the sum of
the unpaid principal balance of the loan as of the date the
borrower went into default, accrued unpaid interest and all
foreclosure expenses. In this case the fund may suffer a loss.
Real estate acquired through foreclosure, if any, is recorded at
estimated fair value. At November 30, 1995, the fund owned 25
homes valued at $1,813,946, or 0.69% of net assets. The fund
recognized net realized losses of $99,446 on real estate sold
during the six months ended November 30, 1995. Additionally,
with respect to participation mortgages, the fund generally will
not be able to unilaterally enforce its rights in the event of a
default, but rather will be dependent upon the cooperation of
the other participation holders.
SECURITIES PURCHASED ON A WHEN-ISSUED BASIS
Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by
the fund on a forward-commitment or when-issued basis can take
place a month or more after the transaction date. During this
period, such securities do not earn interest, are subject to
market fluctuation and
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may increase or decrease in value prior to their delivery. The
fund maintains, in a segregated account with its custodian,
assets with a market value equal to the amount of its purchase
commitments. The purchase of securities on a when-issued or
forward-commitment basis may increase the volatility of the
fund's NAV to the extent the fund makes such purchases while
remaining substantially fully invested. As of November 30, 1995,
the fund had no outstanding when-issued or forward commitments.
In connection with its ability to purchase securities on a
when-issued or forward-commitment basis, the fund may enter into
mortgage "dollar rolls" in which the fund sells securities for
delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts with
the same counterparty to repurchase similar (same type, coupon
and maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future
date. As an inducement to "roll over" its purchase commitments,
the fund receives negotiated fees. For the six months ended
November 30, 1995, the fund earned no such fees.
FEDERAL TAXES
The fund intends to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and
not be subject to federal income tax. Therefore, no income tax
provision is required. However, the fund incurred federal excise
taxes of $17,072, or $0.001 per share, on income retained by the
fund during the excise tax year ended December 31, 1995.
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) may differ
for financial statement and tax purposes primarily because of
losses deferred due to "wash sale" and "straddle" transactions,
the timing of recognition of income on interest-only securities
and the non-deductibility of excise tax payments for purposes of
computing taxable income. The character of distributions made
during the year from net investment income or net realized gains
may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal
income tax purposes. The effect on dividend distribution of
certain book-to-tax differences is presented as an "excess
distribution" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and
Financial Highlights. In addition, due to the timing
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of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are
distributed may differ from the year the income or realized
gains (losses) were recorded by the fund.
DISTRIBUTIONS
The fund pays monthly distributions from net investment income.
Realized capital gains, if any, will be distributed on an annual
basis. These distributions are recorded as of the close of
business on the ex-dividend date. Such distributions are payable
in cash or, pursuant to the fund's dividend reinvestment plan,
reinvested in additional shares of the fund's capital stock.
Under the plan, fund shares will be purchased in the open market
unless the market price plus commission exceeds the net asset
value by 5% or more. If, at the close of business on the
dividend payment date, the shares purchased in the open market
are insufficient to satisfy the dividend reinvestment
requirement, the fund will issue new shares at a discount of up
to 5% from the current market price.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
For repurchase agreements entered into with certain
broker-dealers, the fund, along with other affiliated registered
investment companies, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
a joint trading account, the daily aggregate of which is
invested in repurchase agreements secured by U.S. government and
agency obligations. Securities pledged as collateral for all
individual and joint repurchase agreements are held by the
fund's custodian bank until maturity of the repurchase
agreement. Provisions for all agreements ensure the daily market
value of the collateral is in excess of the repurchase amount in
the event of default.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the 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 income and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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(3) EXPENSES
The fund has entered into the following agreements with Piper
Capital Management Incorporated (the adviser and the
administrator):
The investment advisory agreement provides the adviser with a
monthly investment management fee based on the fund's average
weekly net assets computed at the per annum rate of 0.20% and
4.5% of the daily gross income (i.e., investment income,
including amortization of discount and premium, other than gains
from the sale of securities or gains received from options and
futures contracts, less interest on money borrowed by the fund)
accrued by the fund during the month. Such monthly management
fee shall not exceed the aggregate of 1/12 of 0.725% of the
fund's average weekly net assets during the month (approximately
0.725% on an annual basis). For its fee, the adviser will
provide investment advice and, in general, will conduct the
management and investment activities of the fund.
The administration agreement provides the administrator with a
monthly fee in an amount equal to an annualized rate of 0.20% of
the fund's average weekly net assets. For its fee, the
administrator will provide regulatory, reporting and
record-keeping services for the fund.
When acquiring whole loans and participation mortgages, the fund
enters into mortgage servicing agreements with mortgage
servicers. For a fee, mortgage servicers maintain loan records
such as insurance, taxes and the proper allocation of payments
between principal and interest.
In addition to the advisory, administrative and mortgage
servicing fees, the fund is responsible for paying most other
operating expenses including outside directors' fees and
expenses, custodian fees, registration fees, printing and
shareholder reports, transfer agent fees and expenses, legal,
auditing and accounting services, insurance, interest, fees to
outside parties retained to assist in conducting due diligence,
taxes and other miscellaneous expenses.
Expenses paid indirectly represent a reduction of custodian fees
for earnings on cash balances maintained with the custodian by
the fund.
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(4) SECURITIES
TRANSACTIONS
Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (other
than short-term securities) aggregated $178,031,811 and
$182,540,097, respectively, for the six months ended November
30, 1995. During the six months ended November 30, 1995, the
fund paid no brokerage commissions to Piper Jaffray Inc., an
affiliated broker.
(5) OPTION
CONTRACTS
WRITTEN
The number of contracts and premium amounts associated with call
option contracts written for six months ended November 30, 1995,
were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Premium
Contracts Amount
------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at 5/31/95......................... 525 $ 434,766
Opened................................... 1,595 704,297
Closed or expired........................ (2,120) (1,139,063)
------ -----------
Balance at 11/30/95........................ -- $ --
------ -----------
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</TABLE>
(6) CAPITAL LOSS
CARRYOVER
(AUDITED)
For federal income tax purposes, the fund had a capital loss
carryover of $32,289,824 on May 31, 1995, which if not offset by
subsequent capital gains, will expire in 2003 and 2004. It is
unlikely the board of directors will authorize a distribution of
any net realized capital gains until the available capital loss
carryover has been offset or expires.
(7) RETIREMENT OF
FUND SHARES
The fund's board of directors has approved a plan to repurchase
shares of the fund in the open market and retire those shares.
Repurchases may only be made when the previous day's closing
market price was trading at a discount from net asset value.
Daily repurchases are limited to 25% of the previous four weeks
average daily trading volume on the New York Stock Exchange.
Under the current plan, cumulative repurchases in the fund
cannot exceed 3% of the total shares originally issued. The
board of directors will review the plan quarterly and may change
the amount which may be repurchased. The plan was last reviewed
and approved by the board of directors on November 30, 1995.
Pursuant to the plan, the fund has cumulatively repurchased and
retired 392,400 shares as of November 30, 1995, which represents
1.96% of the shares originally issued.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(8) FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Per-share data for a share of capital stock outstanding
throughout each period and selected information for each period
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year Year Period from
11/30/95 Ended Ended 7/30/92* to
(Unaudited) 5/31/95 5/31/94 5/31/93
----------- -------- ------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER-SHARE DATA
Net asset value, beginning of period ..................... $ 13.00 12.97 14.54 14.07
----------- -------- ------- -----------
Operations:
Net investment income .................................... 0.52 1.21 1.56 1.07
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
investments ............................................ 0.19 0.17 (1.78) 0.41
----------- -------- ------- -----------
Total from operations .................................. 0.71 1.38 (0.22) 1.48
----------- -------- ------- -----------
Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income ............................... (0.63) (1.35) (1.31) (1.01)
In excess of net realized gains .......................... -- -- (0.04) --
----------- -------- ------- -----------
Total distributions to shareholders .................... (0.63) (1.35) (1.35) (1.01)
----------- -------- ------- -----------
Net asset value, end of period ........................... $ 13.08 13.00 12.97 14.54
----------- -------- ------- -----------
----------- -------- ------- -----------
Per-share market value, end of period .................... $ 11.25 11.50 13.63 15.75
----------- -------- ------- -----------
----------- -------- ------- -----------
SELECTED INFORMATION
Total return, net asset value** ............................ 5.53% 11.56% (2.15%) 10.97%
Total return, market value*** .............................. 3.40% (5.38%) (5.38%) 12.57%
Net assets at end of period (in millions) ................ $ 262 262 265 297
Ratio of expenses to average weekly net assets++ ........... 1.26%+ 1.27% 1.20% 1.09%+
Ratio of net investment income to average weekly net
assets ................................................... 7.93%+ 9.60% 10.68% 9.08%+
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term
securities) .............................................. 60% 52% 117% 64%
Amount of borrowings outstanding at end of period
(in millions) TRIANGLE ................................ $ 50 53 85 76
Per-share amount of borrowings outstanding
at end of period ....................................... $ 2.50 2.61 4.16 3.71
Per-share asset coverage of borrowings outstanding
at end of period ....................................... $ 15.58 15.61 17.13 18.25
Asset coverage ratio TRIANGLE TRIANGLE ................... 625% 598% 412% 491%
</TABLE>
* COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS.
** BASED ON THE CHANGE IN NET ASSET VALUE OF A SHARE
DURING THE PERIOD AND ASSUMES REINVESTMENT OF
DISTRIBUTIONS AT NET ASSET VALUE.
*** BASED ON THE CHANGE IN MARKET PRICE OF A SHARE DURING
THE PERIOD AND ASSUMES REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS AT
ACTUAL PRICES PURSUANT TO THE FUND'S DIVIDEND
REINVESTMENT PLAN.
TRIANGLE SECURITIES PURCHASED ON A WHEN-ISSUED BASIS FOR WHICH
LIQUID, HIGH GRADE DEBT OBLIGATIONS ARE MAINTAINED IN A
SEGREGATED ACCOUNT ARE NOT CONSIDERED BORROWINGS. SEE
FOOTNOTE 2 IN THE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
TRIANGLE TRIANGLE REPRESENTS NET ASSETS, EXCLUDING BORROWINGS, AT END OF
PERIOD DIVIDED BY BORROWINGS OUTSTANDING AT END OF
PERIOD.
+ ADJUSTED TO AN ANNUAL BASIS.
++ INCLUDES 0.01%, 0.07% AND 0.04% FROM FEDERAL EXCISE
TAXES IN THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 11/30/95 AND IN FISCAL
YEARS 1995 AND 1994, RESPECTIVELY. BEGINNING IN FISCAL
1995, THE EXPENSE RATIO REFLECTS THE EFFECT OF GROSS
EXPENSES PAID INDIRECTLY BY THE FUND. PRIOR PERIOD
EXPENSE RATIOS HAVE NOT BEEN ADJUSTED.
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(9) SUBSEQUENT
EVENT - PENDING
LITIGATION
An amended complaint purporting to be a class action was filed
on September 7, 1995, in the United Stated District Court for
the Western District of Washington against the fund, seven other
closed-end investment companies for which Piper Capital
Management Incorporated acts as investment adviser, Piper
Jaffray Companies Inc., Piper Jaffray Inc., Piper Capital
Management Incorporated and certain individuals. The complaint
alleges, among other things, violations of federal and state
securities laws. Damages are being sought in an unspecified
amount. The fund intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously.
Although it is impossible to predict the outcome, management
believes, based on the facts currently available, that there
will be no material adverse effect on the financial results of
the fund.
(10) QUARTERLY DATA
DOLLAR AMOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Realized Net Increase Distributions
Total Net and Unrealized in Net Assets from Net
Investment Investment Gains on Resulting from Investment
Income Income Investments Operations Income
----------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
8/31/95 $ 5,958,032 5,186,331 2,309,567 7,495,898 (6,410,361)
11/30/95 6,057,724 5,195,284 1,412,023 6,607,307 (6,195,131)
----------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------
$ 12,015,756 10,381,615 3,721,590 14,103,205 (12,605,492)
----------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------
----------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------
</TABLE>
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Increase in Distributions
Net Net Realized and Net Assets from Net
Investment Unrealized Gains Resulting from Investment Quarter End
Income on Investments Operations Income Net Asset Value
------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
8/31/95 $ 0.26 0.11 0.37 (0.32) 13.05
11/30/95 0.26 0.08 0.34 (0.31) 13.08
--- --- --- -----
$ 0.52 0.19 0.71 (0.63)
--- --- --- -----
--- --- --- -----
</TABLE>
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (UNAUDITED)
AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II
NOVEMBER 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal Market
Name of Issuer Amount Value (a)
- --------------------------------------------------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
(PERCENTAGES OF EACH INVESTMENT CATEGORY RELATE TO TOTAL NET ASSETS)
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES (21.0%):
U.S. Treasury Note, 5.75%, 10/31/00
(cost: $54,365,693) ............................... $ 54,500,000(b) 54,991,045
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MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (7.6%):
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (7.6%):
SUBORDINATED MORTGAGE-BACKED (5.7%):
8.60%, Chemical Mortgage Securities, Series 1991-1,
Class B, 9/25/21 .................................... 2,789,776(f) 2,660,749
8.75%, Chemical Mortgage Securities, Series 1991-6,
Class B, 5/25/21 .................................... 5,000,000(f) 4,684,375
6.00%, CMI Trust 1, Series 1991-1, 3/1/22 ............ 3,317,944(f) 3,135,457
9.20%, FBS Mortgage Corporation, Series 1991-B, Class
D, 11/1/21 .......................................... 1,005,937(f) 956,583
9.35%, GMBS Inc., Series 1990-4, Class S, 10/25/20 ... 1,863,578(f) 1,800,100
9.25%, Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII,
Series 1990-1, Class G-1, 8/25/20 ................... 1,150,885(f) 1,106,648
9.25%, Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII,
Series 1990-1, Class G-2, 8/25/20 ................... 675,355(f) 649,396
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14,993,308
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PRIVATE INTEREST-ONLY (C) (0.4%):
2.10%, Farmer Mac Agricultural Real Estate Trust,
Series 1992-A, Subordinated Class X1, 4/25/04 ....... --(f) 1,031,659
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PRIVATE FIXED RATE (1.5%):
11.00%, American Custody Corp, Senior Promissory Note,
10/17/98 ............................................ 3,127,256(f) 3,127,256
14.13%, Foremost Financial Services Corp, Class 82-B,
10/10/97 ............................................ 49,087(f) 48,903
12.50%, Foremost Financial Services Corp, Class 83-A,
2/2/98 . 215,003(f) 214,197
12.25%, Foremost Financial Services Corp, Class 83-B,
4/15/98 434,664(f) 433,035
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3,823,391
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Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost: $20,059,450) ............................... 19,848,358
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WHOLE LOANS AND PARTICIPATION MORTGAGES (D,E,F) (83.9%):
COMMERCIAL LOANS (1.4%):
Harbour West Mobile Home Park, 9.00%, 12/10/95 ....... 1,516,332 1,516,332
</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES.
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (UNAUDITED)
AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II
(CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal Market
Name of Issuer Amount Value (a)
- --------------------------------------------------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Ridgewood Estates Mobile Home Park, 8.55%,
12/1/00 ........................................... $ 2,150,000 2,150,000
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3,666,332
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MULTIFAMILY LOANS (29.8%):
Chase Hill Apartments, 9.00%, 4/1/01 ................. 3,084,319 3,182,708
Claridge Apartments, 9.06%, 9/1/01 ................... 5,562,868 5,757,568
Colony Square Apartments, 10.25%, 12/1/01 ............ 1,354,755 1,402,171
Crows Landing Apartments, 9.13%, 8/1/02 .............. 4,145,566 4,290,661
Dakota Creekside, 10.00%, 3/1/23 ..................... 1,696,165 1,755,531
Deering Manor, 9.50%, 12/8/22 ........................ 1,313,271 1,359,235
Gables Apartments, 8.50%, 8/1/00 ..................... 6,180,000 6,288,150
Green Acres Apartments, 9.38%, 10/1/01 ............... 1,089,347 1,127,474
Harbor View Apartments, 9.50%, 1/25/18 ............... 792,217 819,944
Kona Kai Apartments, 8.45%, 11/1/05 .................. 1,186,000 1,204,739
Lexington Apartments, 9.13%, 6/1/02 .................. 1,491,057 1,543,244
Minnesota Multifamily, 10.00%, 12/1/22 ............... 1,718,954 1,779,117
Newport Apartments, 9.75%, 4/1/02 .................... 1,393,259 1,442,023
Normandale Lake Estates, 9.55%, 8/1/01 ............... 2,260,290 2,339,400
Normandy Village Apartments, 9.31%, 10/1/01 .......... 2,738,178 2,011,465
Northwood Village Apartments, 8.85%, 8/1/02 .......... 949,465 982,696
Park Dale Lane Apartments, 8.63%, 6/1/01 ............. 966,971 1,000,622
Park Place of Venice Apartments, 10.75%, 4/1/02 ...... 2,689,023 2,783,139
Park Terrace Apartments, 8.45%, 11/1/05 .............. 2,664,000 2,691,173
Pine Village Apartments, 8.75%, 10/1/02 .............. 3,100,000 3,200,440
Primrose Apartments, 8.63%, 11/1/07 .................. 1,115,000 1,128,603
Railview Apartments, 9.50%, 12/8/22 .................. 1,524,072 1,577,415
Rhode Island Chateau Apartments, 9.61%, 9/1/01 ....... 2,415,506 2,500,049
Rockwell Plaza Apartments, 8.88%, 8/1/01 ............. 4,295,352 4,445,689
Sunland Manor Apartments, 9.44%, 11/1/01 ............. 1,293,042 1,338,298
The Hedges Apartments, 9.13%, 8/1/01 ................. 4,999,316 5,174,292
Vintage Apartments, 9.00%, 8/1/05 .................... 2,946,765 3,049,902
Wahpeton Apartments, 8.63%, 11/1/07 .................. 1,800,000 1,844,820
Weatheridge Apartments, 9.63%, 4/1/04 ................ 1,478,151 1,529,886
Whispering Hills Apartments, 8.80%, 10/1/02 .......... 2,180,000 2,242,784
Willmar Multifamily, 9.00%, 1/20/18 .................. 1,088,030 1,126,111
Windgate Apartments, 9.38%, 8/1/01 ................... 3,163,548 3,274,272
Woodoaks Apartments, 8.88%, 11/1/02 .................. 1,875,000 1,940,625
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78,134,246
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SINGLE FAMILY LOANS (52.7%):
Amerivest Mortgage, 8.03%, 5/1/12 .................... 3,083,321 3,061,735
</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES.
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AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II
(CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal Market
Name of Issuer Amount Value (a)
- --------------------------------------------------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
CTX Mortgage, 10.00%, 11/23/22 ..................... $ 3,158,465 3,160,044
Energy Park Loans, 10.00%, 12/1/22 ................... 523,569 533,936
Fairbanks Capital, 10.10%, 7/29/97 ................... 2,813,635 2,869,908
Fairbanks III, 10.02%, 1/1/07 ........................ 2,922,434 2,595,999
Fairbanks IV, 8.93%, 7/3/11 .......................... 1,210,874 1,157,111
First Federal of Delaware, 8.53%, 2/1/18 ............. 7,350,517 6,930,802
Heartland Federal Savings & Loan, 10.00%, 11/17/22 ... 730,124 743,266
Kentucky Central Life, 9.75%, 5/1/22 ................. 7,924,143 7,962,971
Kislak, 10.50%, 6/30/20 .............................. 8,239,273 8,140,362
Maryland National Bank, 9.71%, 9/1/18 ................ 1,379,882 1,402,788
McDowell, 10.00%, 12/1/20 ............................ 5,388,174 5,211,442
Merchants Bank, 10.00%, 12/1/20 ...................... 3,162,859 3,227,381
Meridan, 10.00%, 10/15/22 ............................ 1,663,085 1,710,982
Meridian III, 9.59%, 12/1/20 ......................... 6,271,595 6,376,330
Nations Bank, 8.25%, 10/1/07 ......................... 266,883 270,353
Neslund Properties, 9.88%, 2/1/23 .................... 8,241,172 8,525,681
Nomura I, 10.00%, 12/16/23 ........................... 14,142,165 14,255,053
Nomura II, 8.35%, 3/22/15 ............................ 15,608,039 14,451,027
Nomura III, 8.38%, 8/29/17 ........................... 25,565,693 22,050,288
Old Hickory Credit Union, 10.00%, 10/15/22 ........... 3,692,371 3,761,049
Paine Webber, 10.00%, 10/15/20 ....................... 920,999 886,830
PHH US Mortgage, 9.12%, 1/1/12 ....................... 10,355,626 10,683,291
President Homes 92-4, Sales Inventory, 10.00%,
10/15/20 ............................................ 176,321 178,966
President Homes 92-5, Sales Inventory, 10.00%,
10/15/20 ............................................ 104,746 106,317
President Homes 92-6, Sales Inventory, 10.00%,
10/15/20 ............................................ 173,847 176,455
President Homes 92-8, Sales Inventory, 10.00%,
11/24/22 ............................................ 167,455 169,966
President Homes 94-1A, Warehouse Inventory, 10.00%,
12/28/22 ............................................ 99,331 89,398
Progressive Consumers Federal Credit Union, 10.00%,
10/15/22 ............................................ 1,341,218 1,257,392
Salomon Pool, 7.06%, 12/28/16 ........................ 5,752,189 5,664,180
Sears Mortgage, 10.00%, 11/18/22 ..................... 824,955 840,382
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138,451,685
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Total Whole Loans and Participation Mortgages
(cost: $214,923,520) .............................. 220,252,263
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</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES.
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (UNAUDITED)
AMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO II
(CONTINUED)
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Principal Market
Name of Issuer Amount Value (a)
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<S> <C> <C>
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES (4.5%):
Repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs in a joint
trading account, collateralized by U.S. government
agency securities, acquired on 11/30/95, accrued
interest at repurchase date of $1,868, 5.85%, 12/1/95
(cost: $11,940,000) ............................... $ 11,940,000 11,940,000
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Total Investments in Securities
(cost: $301,288,663) (g) ......................... $ 307,031,666
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NOTES TO INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES:
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<S> <C>
(A) SECURITIES ARE VALUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN NOTE 2 TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
(B) ON NOVEMBER 30, 1995, SECURITIES VALUED AT $50,707,798 WERE PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL
FOR THE FOLLOWING OUTSTANDING REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
NAME OF BROKER
ACQUISITION ACCRUED AND DESCRIPTION OF
AMOUNT DATE RATE* DUE INTEREST COLLATERAL
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 16,500,000 9/29/95 5.78% 1/2/96 $ 79,475 (1)
16,500,000 10/31/95 5.78% 12/1/95 79,475 (2)
17,000,000 11/30/95 5.78% 2/1/96 81,883 (3)
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$ 50,000,000 $ 240,833
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*INTEREST RATE IS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1995. RATES ARE BASED ON THE LONDON
INTERBANK OFFERED RATE (LIBOR) AND RESET MONTHLY.
NAME OF BROKER AND DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL:
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<S> <C>
(1) NOMURA; U.S. TREASURY NOTE, 5.75%, 10/31/00, $16,585,000 PAR
(2) NOMURA; U.S. TREASURY NOTE, 5.75%, 10/31/00, $16,585,000 PAR
(3) NOMURA; U.S. TREASURY NOTE, 5.75%, 10/31/00, $17,085,000 PAR
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
(C) DESCRIPTIONS OF CERTAIN COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
INTEREST-ONLY - REPRESENTS SECURITIES THAT ENTITLE HOLDERS TO RECEIVE ONLY
INTEREST PAYMENTS ON THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGES. THE YIELD TO MATURITY OF
AN INTEREST-ONLY IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO THE RATE OF PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS
ON THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE ASSETS. A RAPID (SLOW) RATE OF PRINCIPAL
REPAYMENTS MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE (POSITIVE) EFFECT ON YIELD TO MATURITY.
INTEREST RATES DISCLOSED REPRESENT CURRENT YIELDS BASED UPON THE CURRENT
COST BASIS AND ESTIMATED TIMING AND AMOUNT OF FUTURE CASH FLOWS.
(D) INTEREST RATE AND MATURITY DATE DISCLOSED REPRESENT THE WEIGHTED AVERAGE
COUPON AND WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY FOR THE UNDERLYING MORTGAGE LOANS AS
OF NOVEMBER 30, 1995.
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (UNAUDITED)
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<S> <C>
(E) FOR INVESTMENT SCHEDULE PRESENTATION, DIRECT MORTGAGE PURCHASES ARE
SUMMARIZED BY THE INSTITUTION FROM WHICH THEY WERE PURCHASED. TOTAL NUMBER
OF LOANS AND GENERAL GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH LOAN GROUP
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
COMMERCIAL LOANS:
HARBOUR WEST MOBILE HOME PARK - 1 COMMERCIAL LOAN LOCATED IN LINCOLN,
NEBRASKA.
RIDGEWOOD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK - 1 COMMERCIAL LOAN LOCATED IN LAYTON,
UTAH.
MULTIFAMILY LOANS:
CHASE HILL APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
CLARIDGE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
COLONY SQUARE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN FORT WORTH,
TEXAS.
CROWS LANDING APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA.
DAKOTA CREEKSIDE - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA.
DEERING MANOR - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN NASHWAUK, MINNESOTA
GABLES APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN OKLAHOMA CITY,
OKLAHOMA.
GREEN ACRES APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
HARBOR VIEW APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN GRAND MARAIS,
MINNESOTA.
KONA KAI APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN PUEBLO, COLORADO.
LEXINGTON APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN EAST POINT, GEORGIA.
MINNESOTA MULTIFAMILY - 3 LOANS LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
NEWPORT APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN WHITE SETTLEMENT,
TEXAS.
NORMANDALE LAKE ESTATES - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN BLOOMINGTON,
MINNESOTA.
NORMANDY VILLAGE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA.
NORTHWOOD VILLAGE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN CORSICANA,
TEXAS.
PARK DALE LANE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN FORT WORTH,
TEXAS.
PARK PLACE OF VENICE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN VENICE,
FLORIDA.
PARK TERRACE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN PUEBLO, COLORADO.
PINE VILLAGE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN ATLANTA AND
SMYRNA, GEORGIA.
PRIMROSE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN GRAND FALLS, NORTH
DAKOTA.
RAILVIEW APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN PROCTOR, MINNESOTA.
RHODE ISLAND CHATEAU APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS
PARK, MINNESOTA.
ROCKWELL PLAZA APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN OKLAHOMA CITY,
OKLAHOMA.
SUNLAND MANOR APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN MESA, ARIZONA.
THE HEDGES APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN GREENSBORO, NORTH
CAROLINA.
VINTAGE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN KERMAN, CALIFORNIA.
WAHPETON APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN WAHPETON, NORTH
DAKOTA.
WEATHERIDGE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
WHISPERING HILLS APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN NASHVILLE,
TENNESSEE.
WILLMAR MULTIFAMILY - 1 LOAN LOCATED IN WILLMAR, MINNESOTA.
WINDGATE APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
WOODOAKS APARTMENTS - 1 MULTIFAMILY LOAN LOCATED IN YUKON, OKLAHOMA.
SINGLE FAMILY LOANS:
AMERIVEST MORTGAGE - 46 LOANS LOCATED IN MASSACHUSETTS.
CTX MORTGAGE - 29 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
ENERGY PARK LOANS - 8 LOANS LOCATED IN ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
FAIRBANKS CAPITAL - SENIOR DEBT SECURITY COLLATERALIZED BY A POOL OF
NON-PERFORMING WHOLE LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE EASTERN UNITED
STATES.
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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (UNAUDITED)
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<S> <C>
FAIRBANKS III - 42 LOANS LOCATED IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
FAIRBANKS IV - 23 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
FIRST FEDERAL OF DELAWARE - 135 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED
STATES.
HEARTLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN - 7 LOANS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA.
KENTUCKY CENTRAL LIFE - 148 LOANS LOCATED IN KENTUCKY.
KISLAK - 150 LOANS LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN UNITED STATES.
MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK - 27 LOANS LOCATED IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES.
MCDOWELL - 106 LOANS LOCATED IN GEORGIA.
MERCHANTS BANK - 96 LOANS LOCATED IN VERMONT.
MERIDIAN - 16 LOANS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA.
MERIDIAN III - 102 LOANS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA.
NATIONS BANK - 27 LOANS LOCATED IN GEORGIA.
NESLUND PROPERTIES - 199 LOANS LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
NOMURA I - 295 LOANS LOCATED PRIMARILY IN CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS.
NOMURA II - 267 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
NOMURA III - 397 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE MIDWESTERN STATES.
OLD HICKORY CREDIT UNION - 101 LOANS LOCATED IN TENNESSEE.
PAINE WEBBER - 27 LOANS LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY.
PHH U.S. MORTGAGE - 72 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
PRESIDENT HOMES, SALES AND WAREHOUSE INVENTORY - 8 LOANS LOCATED
THROUGHOUT THE MIDWESTERN STATES.
PROGRESSIVE CONSUMERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - 11 LOANS LOCATED IN
MASSACHUSETTS.
SEARS MORTGAGE - 10 LOANS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
SALOMON POOL - 63 LOANS LOCATED IN NEW JERSEY.
(F) SECURITIES PURCHASED AS PART OF A PRIVATE PLACEMENT WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OF 1933.
(G) ON NOVEMBER 30, 1995, THE COST, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE OWNED, FOR FEDERAL
INCOME TAX PURPOSES WAS APPROXIMATELY $303,283,808. THE AGGREGATE GROSS
UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES BASED
ON THIS COST WERE AS FOLLOWS:
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<S> <C>
GROSS UNREALIZED APPRECIATION .... $ 8,086,830
GROSS UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ...... (2,525,026)
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NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION .... $ 5,561,804
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SHAREHOLDER UPDATE
ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS
An annual meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 17, 1995. Each
matter voted upon at the meeting as well as the number of votes cast for,
against or withheld, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker
non-votes with respect to such matters, are set forth below.
1. The fund's shareholders elected the following six directors:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Shares Withholding
Voted "For" Authority to Vote
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<S> <C> <C>
David T. Bennett 18,414,660 442,337
Jaye F. Dyer 18,414,660 442,337
William H. Ellis 18,414,660 442,337
Karol D. Emmerich 18,414,660 442,337
Luella G. Goldberg 18,414,660 442,337
George Latimer 18,414,360 442,637
</TABLE>
2. The fund's shareholders ratified the selection by a majority of the
independent members of the fund's Board of Directors of KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP as the independent public accountants for the fund for the
fiscal year ended May 31, 1996. The following votes were cast regarding
this matter:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Shares Voted Broker
Voted "For" "Against" Abstentions Non-Votes
- ----------- ------------- ----------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
18,391,238 214,419 251,341 --
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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Your fund's board of directors has reapproved the fund's share repurchase
program, which enables the fund to "buy back" shares of its common stock in the
open market. Repurchases may only be made when the previous day's closing market
price per share was at a discount from net asset value. Repurchases cannot
exceed 3% of the fund's originally issued shares.
WHAT EFFECT WILL THIS PROGRAM HAVE ON SHAREHOLDERS?
- - We do not expect any adverse impact on the adviser's ability to manage the
fund.
- - Because repurchases will be at a price below net asset value, remaining shares
outstanding may experience a slight increase in net asset value.
- - Although the effect of share repurchases on market price is less certain, the
board of directors believes the program may have a favorable effect on the
market price of fund shares.
- - We do not anticipate any material increase in the fund's expense ratio.
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SHAREHOLDER UPDATE
WHEN WILL SHARES BE REPURCHASED?
Share repurchases may be made from time to time and may be discontinued at any
time. Share repurchases are not mandatory when fund shares are trading at a
discount from net asset value; all repurchases will be at the discretion of the
fund's investment adviser. The board of directors will consider whether to
continue the share repurchase program on at least a semiannual basis and will
notify shareholders of its determination in the next semiannual or annual
report.
HOW WILL SHARES BE REPURCHASED?
We expect to finance the repurchase of shares by liquidating portfolio
securities or using current cash balances. We do not anticipate borrowing in
order to finance share repurchases.
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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
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<S> <C>
DIRECTORS David T. Bennett, CHAIRMAN, HIGHLAND HOMES, INC.,
USL PRODUCTS, INC., AND KIEFER BUILT, INC., OF
COUNSEL,
GRAY, PLANT, MOOTY, MOOTY & BENNETT, P.A.
Jaye F. Dyer, PRESIDENT, DYER MANAGEMENT COMPANY
William H. Ellis, PRESIDENT, PIPER JAFFRAY COMPANIES INC.,
PIPER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED
Karol D. Emmerich, PRESIDENT, THE PARACLETE GROUP
Luella G. Goldberg, DIRECTOR, TCF FINANCIAL,
RELIASTAR FINANCIAL CORP., HORMEL FOODS CORP.
George Latimer, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NATIONAL EQUITY
FUNDS
OFFICERS William H. Ellis, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
John G. Wenker, PRESIDENT
Worth Bruntjen, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Marijo A. Goldstein, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Robert H. Nelson, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
David E. Rosedahl, SECRETARY
INVESTMENT Piper Capital Management Incorporated
ADVISER 222 SOUTH NINTH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
TRANSFER AGENT Investors Fiduciary Trust Company
AND RECORD 127 WEST 10TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105-1716
KEEPER
LEGAL COUNSEL Dorsey & Whitney P.L.L.P.
220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
CUSTODIAN First Trust
180 EAST FIFTH STREET, ST. PAUL, MN 55101
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PIPER CAPITAL BULK RATE
MANAGEMENT U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PIPER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED PERMIT NO. 3008
222 SOUTH NINTH STREET MPLS., MN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-3804
PIPER JAFFRAY INC., FUND SPONSOR AND NASD MEMBER.
[LOGO] THIS DOCUMENT IS PRINTED ON PAPER MADE FROM
100% TOTAL RECOVERED FIBER, INCLUDING 15% POST-CONSUMER WASTE.
In an effort to reduce costs to our shareholders, we have
implemented a process to reduce duplicate mailings of
the fund's annual and semiannual reports. This
householding process should allow us to mail one report
to each address where one or more registered
shareholders with the same last name reside. If you
would like to have additional reports mailed to your
address, please call our Shareholder Services area at
1 800 866-7778, or mail your request to:
Corporate Communications
Piper Capital Management
222 South Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3804
055-96 BSP02 1/96
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