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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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VKL 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
history, unprecedented growth in mutual
fund investing, and a surge in personal [PHOTO]
retirement planning. The coming
millennium promises to hold even more
challenges and opportunities. DENNIS J. MCDONNELL AND DON G. POWELL
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
Continued on page 2
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0.25 percent in late September. It was the first rate cut in almost three years
and was 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.
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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[PIE CHART]
Portfolio Composition by Credit Quality*
as of October 31, 1998
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AAA ............... 60.40
AA ............... 12.00
A ............... 12.30
BBB ............... 8.60
BB ............... 3.90
B ............... 1.50
Non-Rated ......... 1.30
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*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 long-term discount bonds with high coupons in order to extend
the call protection of the Trust and boost its earnings power. Discount bonds
tend to appreciate faster than par or premium bonds during periods of falling
interest rates, such as the current reporting period. These bonds helped offset
the declining duration of the portfolio that occurred as low interest rates
caused some of our higher-coupon holdings to be prerefunded or priced to call
dates. As of October 31, the duration of the Trust stood at 7.26 years, compared
with 7.72 years for the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (excluding bonds
maturing in five years or less).
Our purchases favored bonds rated AA and higher, including AAA-rated insured
bonds. Under current market conditions, the yield spread between higher- and
lower-rated bonds is modest, and we believe that investors are not adequately
compensated for the additional credit risk associated with lower-rated
securities. As a result of these purchases, the credit quality of the Trust
improved. As of October 31, 72 percent of long-term investments were rated AA or
higher and less than 7 percent were either non-rated or rated below investment
grade.
Top Five Portfolio Sectors as of October 31, 1998*
Health Care....................... 17.1%
Transportation.................... 12.3%
Retail Electric/Gas/Telephone..... 10.4%
Single-Family Housing............. 10.3%
Industrial Revenue................ 9.8%
*As a Percentage of Long-Term
Investments
Continued on page 4
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
For the one-year period ended October 31, 1998, the Trust generated a total
return of 19.91 percent.(1) This reflects a gain in market price per common
share from $11.750 on October 31, 1997, to $13.3125 on October 31, 1998, plus
reinvestment of all dividends. The Trust had a tax-exempt distribution rate of
5.41 percent,(3) based on the closing price of its common shares. Because income
from the Trust is exempt from federal income taxes, this distribution rate is
equivalent to a yield of 8.45 percent(4) on a taxable investment for investors
in the federal income tax bracket of 36 percent. Please refer to the chart on
page 9 for additional performance numbers.
[DIVIDEND HISTORY GRAPH]
Twelve-Month Dividend History
For the Period Ended October 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distribution per Common Share
<S> <C>
Nov 1997..................................... $ 0.0575
Dec 1997..................................... $ 0.0600
Jan 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Feb 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Mar 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Apr 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
May 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Jun 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Jul 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Aug 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Sep 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
Oct 1998..................................... $ 0.0600
</TABLE>
The dividend 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 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.
Continued on page 5
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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 SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
(AMEX TICKER SYMBOL--VKL)
COMMON SHARE TOTAL RETURNS
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
One-year total return based on market price(1)............ 19.91%
One-year total return based on NAV(2)..................... 9.38%
DISTRIBUTION RATES
Distribution rate as a % of closing common stock
price(3)................................................ 5.41%
Taxable-equivalent distribution rate as a % of closing
common stock price(4)................................... 8.45%
SHARE VALUATIONS
Net asset value........................................... $ 14.14
Closing common stock price................................ $13.3125
One-year high common stock price (10/30/98)............... $13.3125
One-year low common stock price (11/03/97)................ $11.6875
Preferred share (Series A) rate(5)........................ 3.350%
Preferred share (Series B) rate(5)........................ 3.340%
</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 36% federal
income tax bracket.
(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
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MUNICIPAL BONDS 103.3%
ALASKA 1.5%
$1,500 Alaska St Hsg Fin Corp Ser A Rfdg............... 5.000% 12/01/18 $ 1,499,940
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CALIFORNIA 8.9%
3,000 Los Angeles, CA Regl Arpts Impt Corp Lease Rev
Los Angeles Intl Arpt (FSA Insd)................ 6.700 01/01/22 3,274,170
3,900 Los Angeles Cnty, CA Metro Tran Auth Sales Tax
Rev Ser A Rfdg (FGIC Insd)...................... 5.000 07/01/21 3,900,546
1,500 Orange Cnty, CA Recovery Ctfs Partn Ser A (MBIA
Insd)........................................... 6.000 07/01/07 1,718,445
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8,893,161
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COLORADO 5.3%
1,000 Castle Rock, CO Multi-Family Rev Hsg Pines at
Castle Rock Ser A (FSA Insd).................... 6.100 12/01/16 1,063,720
1,341 Colorado Hsg Fin Auth Single Family Prog Sr Ser
E............................................... 8.125 12/01/24 1,486,579
2,500 Meridian Metro Dist CO Rfdg..................... 7.000 12/01/01 2,712,575
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5,262,874
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CONNECTICUT 1.1%
1,000 Connecticut St Dev Auth Wtr Fac Rev Bridgeport
Hydraulic....................................... 6.150 04/01/35 1,091,750
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HAWAII 1.1%
1,000 Hawaii St Arpts Sys Rev (FGIC Insd) (b)......... 7.000 07/01/10 1,087,830
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ILLINOIS 2.0%
1,000 Illinois Hlth Fac Auth Rev Ravenswood Hosp Med
Cent Ser A Rfdg................................. 8.800 06/01/06 1,013,210
2,500 Will Cnty, Ill Cmnty Unit Sch Dist No 365U Vly
View Ser B (FSA Insd)........................... * 11/01/16 1,015,050
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2,028,260
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INDIANA 3.8%
3,450 Indiana Hlth Fac Fin Auth Hosp Rev Comm Hosp of
IN (MBIA Insd).................................. 6.850 07/01/22 3,824,981
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KENTUCKY 5.5%
1,280 Kenton Cnty, KY Arpt Brd Arpt Rev
Cincinnati/Nrthn KY Intl Ser A Rfdg (MBIA
Insd)........................................... 6.100 03/01/07 1,441,331
4,000 Louisville & Jefferson Cnty, KY Metro Swr Dist
Drainage Rev Rfdg (MBIA Insd)................... 5.300 05/15/19 4,078,440
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5,519,771
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LOUISIANA 5.8%
1,750 Saint Charles Parish, LA Environmental Impt Rev
LA Pwr & Lt Co Proj A (AMBAC Insd).............. 6.875 07/01/24 1,989,138
3,500 Saint Charles Parish, LA Pollutn Ctl Rev LA Pwr
& Lt Co Proj A (FSA Insd) (b)................... 7.500 06/01/21 3,852,380
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5,841,518
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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
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MAINE 4.3%
$4,000 Maine Muni Bond Bk Ser A Rfdg................... 5.375% 11/01/08 $ 4,259,320
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MASSACHUSETTS 2.9%
1,495 Massachusetts St Hlth & Edl Fac Auth Rev Saint
Mem Med Cent Ser A.............................. 6.000 10/01/23 1,510,907
1,235 Massachusetts St Indl Fin Agy Rev (b)........... 6.750 12/01/20 1,358,166
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2,869,073
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MICHIGAN 5.5%
1,580 Michigan Higher Edl Fac Auth Ltd Oblig Rev Hope
College Rfdg (Connie Lee Insd).................. 7.000 10/01/13 1,809,953
1,000 Michigan St Hosp Fin Auth Rev Rfdg Hosp
Genesys......................................... 5.500 10/01/27 1,014,300
2,500 Michigan St Strategic Fund Ltd Oblig Rev Detroit
Edison Co College Rfdg (FGIC Insd).............. 6.950 09/01/21 2,736,275
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5,560,528
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MISSOURI 5.6%
3,855 Missouri St Hlth & Edl Fac Auth Hlth Fac Rev SSM
Hlthcare Ser AA Rfdg (MBIA Insd)................ 6.400 06/01/10 4,570,025
1,000 St Charles Cnty, Mo Indl Dev Auth Indl Rev Dev
Westchester Vlg Apts Ser A Rfdg (FNMA Insd)..... 6.150 02/01/27 1,066,710
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5,636,735
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MONTANA 1.0%
1,000 Crow Fin Auth MT Tribal Purp Rev................ 5.650 10/01/17 1,029,100
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NEVADA 1.9%
1,745 Nevada Hsg Div Single Family Prog Ser E (FHA
Gtd)............................................ 6.900 10/01/14 1,881,494
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NEW JERSEY 4.6%
2,845 East Orange NJ Brd of Educ Ctfs Partn Cap Apprec
(FSA Insd)...................................... * 08/01/22 873,614
1,340 New Jersey Econ Dev Auth Dist Heating & Cooling
Rev Trigen Trenton Proj Ser A................... 6.200 12/01/10 1,425,358
2,000 New Jersey Hlthcare Fac Fin Auth Rev Genl Hosp
Cent at Passaic (FSA Insd) (b).................. 6.000 07/01/14 2,304,180
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4,603,152
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NEW MEXICO 1.0%
1,000 New Mexico St Hosp Equip Council Hosp Rev (a)... 5.500 06/01/28 988,750
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NEW YORK 16.1%
1,400 Long Island Pwr Auth NY Elec Sys Rev (a)........ 5.000 04/01/07 1,481,242
2,000 New York City, NY Hsg Dev Corp Mtg Rev
Multi-Family Ser A Rfdg (FHA Gtd)............... 6.550 10/01/15 2,137,980
865 New York City, NY Ser H (Prerefunded @ 02/01/02)
(FSA Insd)...................................... 7.000 02/01/21 963,800
135 New York City, NY Ser H (FSA Insd).............. 7.000 02/01/21 149,073
1,000 New York, NY Adj-Subser A-1 (Embedded Swap)..... 6.710 08/01/12 1,055,240
4,000 New York St Dorm Auth Rev City Univ Ser F....... 5.000 07/01/14 4,008,800
</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
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NEW YORK (CONTINUED)
$2,500 New York St Dorm Auth Rev St Univ Edl Fac Ser B
Rfdg............................................ 5.250% 05/15/09 $ 2,680,925
3,100 New York St Med Care Fac Fin Agy Rev NY Hosp Ser
A (Prerefunded @ 02/15/05) (AMBAC Insd)......... 6.800 08/15/24 3,631,061
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16,108,121
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OHIO 2.4%
1,500 Akron, OH Ctfs Partn Akron Muni Baseball Stad
Proj (c)........................................ 0/6.900 12/01/16 1,433,505
1,000 Cleveland, OH Arpt Spl Rev Continental Airls,
Inc Rfdg (a).................................... 5.700 12/01/19 970,570
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2,404,075
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OKLAHOMA 2.2%
2,000 Oklahoma Hsg Fin Agy Single Family Mtg Rev
Homeownership Ln Pgm Ser A (GNMA
Collateralized)................................. 7.050 09/01/26 2,248,220
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TEXAS 11.1%
1,000 Brazos River Auth TX Rev Ref Houston Inds Inc
Proj D.......................................... 4.900 10/01/15 1,013,200
3,000 Houston, TX Arpts Sys Rev Spl Facs Continental
Airls Ser B..................................... 6.125 07/15/27 3,092,490
1,715 Houston, TX Arpt Sys Rev Ser C (a).............. 5.000 07/01/28 1,684,953
1,425 Tarrant Cnty, TX Jr College Dist................ 5.050 02/15/10 1,489,182
2,565 Texas Hsg Agy Res Dev Rev Mtg Ser D (GMNA
Collateralized)................................. 8.400 01/01/21 2,651,748
1,135 Texas St Higher Edl Coordinating Brd College
Student Ln Rev Sr Lien.......................... 7.700 10/01/25 1,215,245
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11,146,818
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VIRGINIA 3.0%
2,885 Fairfax Cnty, VA Econ Dev Auth Res Recovery Rev
Ogden Martin Sys Ser A.......................... 7.750 02/01/11 3,001,987
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WISCONSIN 1.0%
940 Wisconsin Hsg & Econ Dev Auth Homeownership Rev
Ser F........................................... 7.550 07/01/26 1,019,505
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PUERTO RICO 5.7%
4,800 Puerto Rico Comwlth Hwy & Tran Auth Hwy Rev Ser
Y (Embedded Cap) (FSA Insd)..................... 5.730 07/01/21 5,712,864
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TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 103.3%
(Cost $93,319,099).......................................................... 103,519,827
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.3%
(Cost $300,000)............................................................. 300,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 103.6%
(Cost $93,619,099).......................................................... 103,819,827
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (3.6%)................................. (3,594,686)
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NET ASSETS 100.0%............................................................ $100,225,141
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</TABLE>
*Zero coupon bond
(a) Security purchased on a when issued or delayed delivery basis.
(b) Assets segregated as collateral for when issued or delayed delivery purchase
commitments.
(c) Security is currently a zero coupon bond which will convert to a coupon
paying bond at a predetermined date.
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 $93,619,099)........................ $103,819,827
Cash........................................................ 26,868
Receivables:
Investments Sold.......................................... 2,217,807
Interest.................................................. 1,731,635
Unamortized Organizational Costs............................ 540
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Total Assets.......................................... 107,796,677
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LIABILITIES:
Payables:
Investments Purchased..................................... 7,259,479
Income Distributions -- Common and Preferred Shares....... 61,300
Investment Advisory and Administrative Fees............... 59,798
Affiliates................................................ 12,775
Accrued Expenses............................................ 89,813
Trustees' Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans........ 88,371
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Total Liabilities..................................... 7,571,536
------------
NET ASSETS.................................................. $100,225,141
============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Preferred Shares ($.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000
shares, 1,360 issued with liquidation preference of
$25,000 per share)........................................ $ 34,000,000
------------
Common Shares ($.01 par value with an unlimited number of
shares authorized, 4,682,128 shares issued and
outstanding).............................................. 46,821
Paid in Surplus............................................. 64,532,602
Net Unrealized Appreciation................................. 10,200,728
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income............. 444,414
Accumulated Net Realized Loss............................... (8,999,424)
------------
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares................ 66,225,141
------------
NET ASSETS.................................................. $100,225,141
============
NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE ($66,225,141 divided by
4,682,128 shares outstanding)............................. $ 14.14
============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest.................................................... $ 5,574,074
-----------
EXPENSES:
Investment Advisory and Administrative Fees................. 693,302
Preferred Share Maintenance................................. 117,570
Trustees' Fees and Expenses................................. 22,334
Legal....................................................... 11,680
Custody..................................................... 9,930
Amortization of Organizational Costs........................ 7,997
Other....................................................... 93,253
-----------
Total Expenses.......................................... 956,066
-----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................... $ 4,618,008
===========
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS:
Net Realized Gain........................................... $ 344,445
-----------
Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation:
Beginning of the Period................................... 8,054,424
End of the Period:
Investments............................................. 10,200,728
-----------
Net Unrealized Appreciation During the Period............... 2,146,304
-----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN............................ $ 2,490,749
===========
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS.................. $ 7,108,757
===========
</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
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended
October 31, 1998 October 31, 1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Operations:
Net Investment Income................................. $ 4,618,008 $ 4,591,904
Net Realized Gain..................................... 344,445 279,156
Net Unrealized Appreciation During the Period......... 2,146,304 2,777,932
------------ -----------
Change in Net Assets from Operations.................. 7,108,757 7,648,992
------------ -----------
Distributions from Net Investment Income:
Common Shares....................................... (3,359,301) (3,230,569)
Preferred Shares.................................... (1,225,228) (1,222,604)
------------ -----------
Total Distributions................................... (4,584,529) (4,453,173)
------------ -----------
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES... 2,524,228 3,195,819
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of the Period............................... 97,700,913 94,505,094
------------ -----------
End of the Period (Including accumulated undistributed
net investment income of $444,414 and $410,935,
respectively)....................................... $100,225,141 $97,700,913
============ ===========
</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.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
November 26, 1993
(Commencement
Year Ended October 31, of Investment
------------------------------------------------- Operations) to
1998 1997 1996 1995 October 31, 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
the Period (a)............... $ 13.605 $12.923 $12.828 $11.507 $13.783
-------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Investment Income.......... .987 .981 .983 .992 .894
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain/Loss.................... .532 .652 .068 1.391 (2.377)
-------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total from Investment
Operations................... 1.519 1.633 1.051 2.383 (1.483)
-------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Less Distributions from Net
Investment Income:
Paid to Common
Shareholders............... .718 .690 .693 .774 .621
Common Share Equivalent of
Distributions Paid to
Preferred Shareholders..... .262 .261 .263 .288 .172
-------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total Distributions............ .980 .951 .956 1.062 .793
-------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of
the Period................... $ 14.144 $13.605 $12.923 $12.828 $11.507
======== ======= ======= ======= =======
Market Price Per Share at End
of the Period................ $13.3125 $11.750 $10.625 $10.750 $9.625
Total Investment Return at
Market Price (b)............. 19.91% 17.46% 5.35% 19.87% (27.90%)*
Total Return at Net Asset
Value (c).................... 9.38% 11.01% 6.29% 18.75% (14.18%)*
Net Assets at End of the Period
(In millions)................ $100.2 $97.7 $94.5 $94.1 $87.9
Ratio of Expenses to Average
Net Assets Applicable to
Common Shares**.............. 1.47% 1.53% 1.55% 1.68% 1.58%
Ratio of Net Investment Income
to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares
(d).......................... 5.22% 5.50% 5.62% 5.77% 6.06%
Portfolio Turnover............. 44% 39% 47% 84% 224%*
* Non-Annualized
**Ratio of Expenses to Average
Net Assets Including
Preferred Shares............. .97% .99% .99% 1.05% 1.04%
</TABLE>
(a) Net Asset Value at November 26, 1993, is adjusted for common and preferred
share offering costs of $.317 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) 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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<PAGE> 18
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Van Kampen Select Sector Municipal Trust, formerly known as the Van Kampen
American Capital Select Sector Municipal Trust, (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 primary investment objective is to
provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax,
consistent with preservation of capital. The Trust will invest primarily in a
portfolio of municipal securities from those market sectors which the Adviser
feels will best meet the Trust's investment objective. The Trust commenced
investment operations on November 26, 1993.
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.
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
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS--The Trust has reimbursed Van Kampen Funds Inc. or its
affiliates (collectively "Van Kampen") for costs incurred in connection with the
Trust's organization in the amount of $40,000. These costs are being amortized
on a straight line basis over the 60 month period ending November 25, 1998. Van
Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (the "Adviser") has agreed that in the event
any of the initial shares of the Trust originally purchased by Van Kampen are
redeemed during the amortization period, the Trust will be reimbursed for any
unamortized organizational costs in the same proportion as the number of shares
redeemed bears to the number of initial shares held at the time of redemption.
E. 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.
The Trust intends to utilize provisions of the federal income tax laws which
allow it to carry a realized capital loss forward for eight years following the
year of the loss and offset such losses against any future realized capital
gains. At October 31, 1998, the Trust had an accumulated capital loss
carryforward for tax purposes of $8,999,424 which will expire between October
31, 2002 and October 31, 2003.
At October 31, 1998, for federal income tax purposes, cost of long- and
short-term investments is $93,619,099; the aggregate gross unrealized
appreciation is $10,218,228 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is
$17,500, resulting in net unrealized appreciation on long- and short-term
investments of $10,200,728.
F. 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.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, 100% of the income distributions made
by the Trust were exempt from federal income taxes. In January, 1999, the Trust
will provide tax information to shareholders for the 1998 calendar year.
2. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Under the terms of the Trust's Investment Advisory and Administrative Agreement,
the Adviser will provide investment advice, administrative services and
facilities to the Trust for an annual fee payable monthly of .70% of the average
net assets of the Trust.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $2,400 representing legal services provided by Skadden, Arps,
Slate,
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 $21,900 representing Van Kampen's cost of providing accounting and
legal services to the Trust.
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.
At October 31, 1998, Van Kampen owned 7,128 common shares of the Trust.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
During the period, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments,
excluding short-term investments, were $44,839,276 and $44,231,504,
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 has a variety of reasons to use derivative instruments, such as to
attempt to protect the Trust against possible changes in the market value of its
portfolio and to manage the portfolio's effective yield, maturity and duration.
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, except when taking delivery of a security underlying a
futures contract. In this instance, the recognition of gain or loss is postponed
until the disposal of the security underlying the futures contract.
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
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
cap is based rises above the strike level. The Trust invests in these
instruments as a hedge against a rise in the short term interest rates which it
pays on its preferred shares.
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 securities fixed swap rate and the floating swap index. The Trust invests in
these instruments as a hedge against a rise in the short-term interest rates
which it pays on its preferred shares.
5. PREFERRED SHARES
The Trust has outstanding 1,360 Auction Preferred Shares ("APS") in two series
of 680 shares each. Dividends are cumulative and the dividend rate is
periodically reset through an auction process. The dividend period for Series A
is 7 days while Series B is 28 days. The average rate in effect on October 31,
1998, was 3.345%. During the year ended October 31, 1998, the rates ranged from
3.100% to 4.25%.
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 $25,000 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. 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 its 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
not 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 Select Sector Municipal Trust:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Van
Kampen Select Sector Municipal Trust (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 and brokers. 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 Select Sector Municipal Trust 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
automatically reinvested in Common Shares of the Trust.
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
State Street Bank and Trust Company, as your Plan Agent, serves as agent for the
Common Shareholders in administering the Plan. After the Trust declares a
dividend or determines to make a capital gains distribution, the Plan Agent
will, as agent for the participants, receive the cash payment and use it to buy
Common Shares in the open market, on the American Stock Exchange or elsewhere,
for the participants' accounts. The Trust will not issue any new Common Shares
in connection with the Plan. All reinvestments are in full and fractional Common
Shares, 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
change 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 SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DAVID C. ARCH
ROD DAMMEYER
HOWARD J KERR
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*--Chairman
STEVEN 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
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 trustees by the preferred
shareholders of the Trust:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
# OF SHARES
--------------------
IN FAVOR WITHHELD
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Rod Dammeyer........................................ 744 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
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
David C. Arch 3,854,364 82,335
Howard J Kerr 3,851,112 85,587
Dennis J. McDonnell 3,854,364 82,325
</TABLE>
The other trustees of the Trust whose terms did not expire in 1998 are Steven
Muller, Theodore A. Myers, Don G. Powell, Hugo F. Sonnenschein and Wayne W.
Whalen.
3) With regard to the ratification of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as independent
public accountants for the Trust, 3,852,700 shares voted for the proposal,
39,255 shares voted against and 45,488 shares abstained.
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
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<PERIOD-START> NOV-01-1997
<PERIOD-END> OCT-31-1998
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