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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter to Shareholders........................... 1
Economic Snapshot................................ 2
Performance Results.............................. 3
Portfolio Management Review...................... 4
Glossary of Terms................................ 7
Portfolio Highlights............................. 8
Portfolio of Investments......................... 10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities.............. 15
Statement of Operations.......................... 16
Statement of Changes in Net Assets............... 17
Financial Highlights............................. 18
Notes to Financial Statements.................... 20
Report of Independent Accountants................ 23
Dividend Reinvestment Plan....................... 24
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NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
November 19, 1999
Dear Shareholder:
As we approach the end of the century--and the millennium--it seems
appropriate to take a look back at the progress we've made over the last 100
years and how the world of investing has changed over the generations. Although
rapid advances in technology and science have dramatically altered the world
that we live in today, one of the greatest shifts we've seen this century is the
increasing importance of investing for many Americans.
Once considered primarily for the wealthy, investing in the stock market is
now available to most people. In fact, almost 79 million individuals--who
represent almost half of all U.S. households--own stocks either directly or
through mutual funds. This is even more impressive when considering that just 16
years earlier, only 19 percent of households owned stocks. Another important
shift has been the need for retirement planning beyond a pension plan or Social
Security. The Investment Company Institute, the leading mutual fund industry
association, reports that 77 percent of all mutual fund shareholders earmarked
retirement as their primary financial goal in 1998.
Through all the changes in the investment environment over the past century,
the general principles that have made generations of investors successful remain
the same. Those that have stood the test of time include:
- Investing for the long-term
- Basing investment decisions on sound research
- Building a diversified portfolio
- Believing in the value of professional investment advice
While no one can predict the future, at Van Kampen, we believe that these
ideas will remain important tenets for investors well into the next century. As
we continue to focus on these principles, we hope that our decades of investment
experience can help bring you closer to your financial goals as we enter the new
millennium.
Sincerely,
[SIG]
Richard F. Powers, III
Chairman
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp.
[SIG]
Dennis J. McDonnell
President
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp.
Source: Investment Company Institute
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Americans continued their spending spree over the past year, keeping the
economy growing at a healthy pace. High levels of consumer confidence fueled
this heavy retail activity, which pushed the personal savings rate to a record
low as spending rates outpaced income growth. Although the U.S. economy
experienced a slowdown during the second quarter of 1999, growth rebounded
toward the end of the reporting period.
EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
The strong job market helped support the strength of the economy. During the
reporting period, the unemployment rate reached its lowest level in almost 30
years, and wages continued to climb. The wage pressures were balanced somewhat
by productivity gains. However, these pressures ultimately pushed the cost of
labor higher in the second quarter, as the employment cost index recorded its
biggest gain in eight years before returning to a more moderate level in the
third quarter.
INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES
Inflation remained tame throughout most of the reporting period, although a
sharp increase in oil prices contributed to a spike in April's consumer price
index report. The Federal Reserve Board remained active in guarding against
inflation and tempering the economy during this environment. The Fed reversed
its three interest rate cuts from the fall of 1998, raising rates in June,
August, and November 1999 to keep the economy from overheating.
U.S. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT
Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rates
Third Quarter 1997 through Third Quarter 1999
[BAR GRAPH]
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97Q3 4.0
97Q4 3.1
98Q1 6.7
98Q2 2.1
98Q3 3.8
98Q4 5.9
99Q1 3.7
99Q2 1.9
99Q3 5.5
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Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
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PERFORMANCE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999
VAN KAMPEN SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
(AMEX TICKER SYMBOL--VKL)
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COMMON SHARE TOTAL RETURNS
One-year total return based on market price(1)............ (14.88%)
One-year total return based on NAV(2)..................... (6.93%)
DISTRIBUTION RATES
Distribution rate as a % of closing common stock
price(3).................................................. 6.74%
Taxable-equivalent distribution rate as a % of closing
common stock price(4)..................................... 10.53%
SHARE VALUATIONS
Net asset value........................................... $ 12.49
Closing common stock price................................ $10.6875
One-year high common stock price (11/25/98)............... $13.5625
One-year low common stock price (10/25/99)................ $10.2500
Preferred share (Series A) rate(5)........................ 3.250%
Preferred share (Series B) rate(5)........................ 3.600%
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(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 #4, 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 MANAGEMENT REVIEW
VAN KAMPEN SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
We recently spoke with representatives of the adviser of the Van Kampen Select
Sector Municipal Trust about the key events and economic forces that shaped the
markets during the past year. Dennis S. Pietrzak, portfolio manager, has managed
the Trust since January 1996 and worked in the investment industry since 1968.
He is joined by Peter W. Hegel, chief investment officer for fixed-income
investments. The following discussion reflects their views on the Trust's
performance during the 12 months ended October 31, 1999.
Q WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MUNICIPAL MARKET DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?
A Bonds of all types experienced price declines during the past 12 months as
interest rates rose, especially toward the end of the reporting period. In
addition to the negative effects of the Federal Reserve Board's two
interest-rate increases during the summer, the bond market declined as the
nation's strong economic growth continued to spark inflation fears, leading to
concern about future rate hikes. Because of low institutional demand for
municipal bonds during the period, these conditions affected municipals more
than their taxable counterparts--corporate and Treasury bonds. The yields of
newly issued 30-year AAA municipal bonds rose more than a full percentage point
during the 12-month period, so the prices of existing bonds dropped
concurrently. The bonds in the Trust's portfolio were not spared by this market
movement and suffered price declines along with the rest of the municipal
market.
The interest-rate increases also suppressed municipal bond supply, bringing
overall nationwide issuance down more than 20 percent in the first ten months of
the year compared with 1998. Supply was down in almost every sector, with
electric-utility and health-care bonds experiencing the most significant drops.
Although new issuance kept pace with last year's active market, the amount of
bonds issued through refinancing was down more than 50 percent for the year
through October. Many municipalities simply chose not to refinance outstanding
bonds because of the higher interest rates they would have to pay in the current
marketplace.
Q DID MUNICIPAL BONDS BENEFIT FROM THE STRONG ECONOMY?
A Yes. The effects of the healthy economy were reflected in the good credit
conditions in the municipal market, even though prices suffered. With the
exception of the health-care sector, overall credit quality remained high, and
we witnessed a number of credit upgrades as tax revenues kept municipal finances
strong.
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Q WHAT TECHNIQUES DID YOU USE TO MANAGE THE TRUST IN THESE CONDITIONS?
A Some of the Trust's more seasoned holdings were nearing their call dates,
so we took advantage of higher interest rates in the municipal market to
replace these bonds with new issues. This allowed us to support the
Trust's income stream and extend its protection from bond calls with securities
that were paying higher yields. Because bond prices had declined during the
period, we were also able to enhance the Trust's tax management by selling these
and other holdings at a capital loss. Using this strategy, we offset some of the
gains we had earned early in 1999, enabling the Trust to avoid the need to
distribute taxable capital gains to shareholders this year. However, this
strategy also increased the Trust's duration--or sensitivity to interest-rate
changes--because the new purchases were longer-duration securities. We feel that
the longer duration will benefit the Trust in a declining interest-rate
environment by allowing it to participate more fully in a market rally. In the
short term, however, the longer duration negatively affected the Trust's total
return as interest rates climbed.
In addition, we focused on securities that, going forward, we felt would be
in greatest demand by retail investors. That often involved selling the holdings
that provided the most attractive coupon rate to investors (which varied as
interest rates increased) and replacing them with other issues that appeared to
be undervalued and had the potential for increased demand in the future.
Throughout the year, this activity contributed to the Trust's total return.
Q HOW DID THE TRUST PERFORM DURING THE PERIOD?
A Total return performance was disappointing because of the general downturn
in bond prices and the Trust's increased duration. In addition, the
Trust's leverage component hurt its performance during the period.
Although leverage helps the Trust provide higher income levels to common
shareholders, it made the portfolio more sensitive to the interest-rate
increases we experienced during the reporting period. For the one-year period
ended October 31, 1999, the Trust returned -14.88 percent(1) based on market
price. This reflects a decrease in market price from $13.31 per share on October
31, 1998, to $10.69 per share on October 31, 1999.
On the positive side, the dividend remained unchanged during the past 12
months. The monthly federally tax-exempt dividend of $0.06 per share translates
to a distribution rate of 6.74 percent(3) based on the Trust's closing market
price on October 31, 1999. Because the Trust is exempt from federal income
taxes, this distribution rate is equivalent to a taxable yield of 10.53
percent(4) for an investor in the 36 percent federal income tax bracket. Please
refer to the chart and footnotes on page 3 for additional performance results.
Past performance does not guarantee future performance.
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Q WHAT DO YOU SEE AHEAD FOR THE ECONOMY AND THE MUNICIPAL MARKET?
A In the coming months, we will probably see a slowing economy, which may be
partly the result of year 2000 concerns. Wage increases will likely keep
inflation fears at the forefront, although increasing productivity should
be able to offset higher wage costs for employers.
Preparations for the turn of the millennium may also limit new issuance and
general market activity at the end of the year. Many municipal issuers are
planning to postpone issuing bonds until they feel certain that any potential
computer problems have been avoided, but we believe that market activity should
pick up early in 2000. In the meantime, we will continue to focus on finding
attractive-yielding bonds and protecting the Trust from bond calls as much as
possible. We will also use our extensive research capabilities to look for
attractive opportunities throughout the coming months.
[SIG]
Dennis S. Pietrzak
Portfolio Manager
[SIG]
Peter W. Hegel
Chief Investment Officer
Fixed Income Investments
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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.
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.
CREDIT SPREAD: Also called quality spread, the difference in yield between
higher-quality issues and lower-quality issues. Normally, lower-quality
issues provide higher yields to compensate investors for the additional
credit risk.
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 (i.e. a 5-year duration means the bond will fall about 5 percent in
value if interest rates rise by 1 percent). The longer a bond's duration,
the greater the effect of interest rate movements on its price. Typically,
funds with shorter durations perform better in rising rate environments,
while funds with longer durations perform better when rates decline.
INVESTMENT-GRADE BONDS: Securities rated BBB and above by Standard & Poor's or
Baa and above by Moody Investors Service. Bonds rated below BBB or Baa are
noninvestment grade.
MATURITY LENGTH: The time it takes for a bond to mature. A bond issued in 1999
and maturing in 2009 is a 10-year bond.
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.
ZERO COUPON BONDS: A corporate or municipal bond that is traded at a deep
discount to face value and pays no interest. It is redeemed at maturity for
full face value.
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PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
VAN KAMPEN SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
TOP FIVE PORTFOLIO INDUSTRIES*
[BAR GRAPH]
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<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, 1999 OCTOBER 31, 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Health Care 16.7 17.1
Transportation 12.7 12.3
Higher Education 11.5 9.6
Industrial Revenue 9.9 9.8
Retail Elec/Gas/Teleph 9.8 10.4
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* As a percentage of long-term investments
NET ASSET VALUE AND MARKET PRICE
(BASED UPON MONTH-END VALUES)
NOVEMBER 1993 THROUGH OCTOBER 1999
[LINE GRAPH]
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<CAPTION>
MARKET PRICE NET ASSET VALUE
------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Nov 1993 15.00 13.95
14.75 14.21
13.63 14.45
12.50 13.71
11.38 12.39
11.63 12.34
11.25 12.46
11.38 12.25
11.25 12.49
11.13 12.46
10.13 12.00
Oct 1994 9.63 11.51
10.00 11.01
9.88 11.44
10.50 11.86
11.25 12.36
11.13 12.42
11.13 12.29
10.63 12.76
10.75 12.37
10.63 12.47
10.75 12.61
10.50 12.61
Oct 1995 10.75 12.83
10.88 13.13
11.00 13.30
11.00 13.30
11.13 13.07
10.63 12.61
10.38 12.41
10.25 12.35
10.25 12.46
10.38 12.62
10.63 12.58
10.88 12.80
Oct 1996 10.63 12.92
11.00 13.20
10.75 13.02
10.75 12.91
10.88 13.03
10.63 12.74
10.88 12.75
10.94 12.92
11.19 13.08
12.25 13.60
11.75 13.34
12.06 13.54
Oct 1997 11.75 13.61
12.00 13.62
12.25 13.85
12.75 13.98
12.88 13.93
12.19 13.86
12.00 13.66
12.19 13.87
12.38 13.89
12.63 13.85
12.38 14.10
13.00 14.27
Oct 1998 13.31 14.14
13.44 14.12
13.31 14.09
12.81 14.21
12.75 14.03
12.75 13.95
12.81 13.92
11.88 13.28
12.25 13.70
11.88 13.26
11.44 12.96
11.06 12.81
Oct 1999 10.69 12.49
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The solid line above represents the Trust's net asset value (NAV), which
indicates overall changes in value among the Trust's underlying securities. The
Trust's market price is represented by the dashed line, which indicates the
price the market is willing to pay for shares of the Trust at a given time.
Market price is influenced by a range of factors, including supply and demand
and market conditions.
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PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
VAN KAMPEN SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
CREDIT QUALITY AS A PERCENTAGE OF LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
[PIE CHART]
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<CAPTION>
AAA/Aaa AA/Aa A/A BBB/Baa BB/Ba
------- ----- --- ------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1999 62.60 10.10 9.10 10.00 6.90
<CAPTION>
Non-Rated
---------
<S> <C>
As of October 31, 1999 1.30
</TABLE>
[PIE CHART]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AAA/Aaa AA/Aa A/A BBB/Baa BB/Ba B/B
------- ----- --- ------- ----- ---
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1998 60.40 12.00 12.30 8.60 3.90 1.50
<CAPTION>
Non-Rated
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<S> <C>
As of October 31, 1998 1.30
</TABLE>
Based upon the highest credit quality ratings as issued by Standard & Poor's or
Moody's, respectively.
DIVIDEND HISTORY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999
[BAR GRAPH]
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<CAPTION>
DIVIDEND
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<S> <C>
Nov 1998 $.06
Dec 1998 $.06
Jan 1999 $.06
Feb 1999 $.06
Mar 1999 $.06
Apr 1999 $.06
May 1999 $.06
Jun 1999 $.06
Jul 1999 $.06
Aug 1999 $.06
Sep 1999 $.06
Oct 1999 $.06
</TABLE>
The dividend history represents past performance of the Trust and does not
predict the Trust's future distributions.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1999
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<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
ALASKA 1.4%
$1,500 Alaska Hsg Fin Corp Ser A Rfdg........ 5.000% 12/01/18 $ 1,301,910
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CALIFORNIA 9.4%
1,000 Foothill/Eastern Corridor Agy CA Toll
Rd Rev Con Cap Apprec Rfdg (c)........ 0/5.800 01/15/20 531,610
3,900 Los Angeles, CA Metro Tran Auth Sales
Tax Rev Ser A Rfdg (FGIC Insd)........ 5.000 07/01/21 3,428,022
3,000 Los Angeles, CA Regl Arpts Impt Corp
Lease Rev Los Angeles Intl Arpt (FSA
Insd) (b)............................. 6.700 01/01/22 3,150,720
1,500 Orange Cnty, CA Recovery Ctfs Partn
Ser A (MBIA Insd)..................... 6.000 07/01/07 1,616,760
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8,727,112
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COLORADO 4.8%
1,000 Castle Rock, CO Multi-Family Rev Hsg
Pines at Castle Rock Ser A (FSA
Insd)................................. 6.100 12/01/16 1,014,580
766 Colorado Hsg Fin Auth Single Family
Proj
Sr Ser E.............................. 8.125 12/01/24 816,081
2,500 Meridian Metro Dist CO Rfdg........... 7.000 12/01/01 2,606,025
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4,436,686
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CONNECTICUT 1.1%
1,000 Connecticut St Dev Auth Wtr Fac Rev
Bridgeport Hydraulic.................. 6.150 04/01/35 990,680
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HAWAII 1.1%
1,000 Hawaii St Arpts Sys Rev (FGIC Insd)
(b)................................... 7.000 07/01/10 1,053,000
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ILLINOIS 2.0%
1,000 Metropolitan Pier & Expo Auth IL
Dedicated St Tax McCormick Pl Expn
Proj (FGIC Insd)...................... 5.500 12/15/24 922,690
2,500 Will Cnty, IL Cmnty Unit Sch Dst #365U
Vly View Ser B (FSA Insd)............. * 11/01/16 893,925
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1,816,615
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See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1999
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
INDIANA 4.0%
$3,450 Indiana Hlth Fac Fin Auth Hosp Rev
Comm Hosp of IN (MBIA Insd) (b)....... 6.850% 07/01/22 $ 3,677,355
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KENTUCKY 5.4%
1,280 Kenton Cnty, KY Arpt Brd Arpt Rev
Cincinnati/Nrthn KY Intl Ser A Rfdg
(MBIA Insd)........................... 6.100 03/01/07 1,349,030
4,000 Louisville & Jefferson Cnty, KY Metro
Swr Dist Drainage Rev Rfdg (MBIA Insd)
(b)................................... 5.300 05/15/19 3,681,480
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5,030,510
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LOUISIANA 6.0%
1,750 St Charles Parish, LA Environmental
Impt Rev LA Pwr & Lt Co Proj A (AMBAC
Insd) (b)............................. 6.875 07/01/24 1,873,445
3,500 St Charles Parish, LA Polution Ctl Rev
LA Pwr & Lt Co Proj A (FSA Insd)
(b)................................... 7.500 06/01/21 3,706,710
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5,580,155
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MAINE 4.4%
4,000 Maine Muni Bond Bk Ser A Rfdg......... 5.375 11/01/08 4,045,920
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MARYLAND 2.0%
1,000 Maryland St Econ Dev Corp Student Hsg
Rev Collegiate Hsg Salisbury Ser A.... 6.000 06/01/19 959,390
1,000 Maryland St Econ Dev Corp Student Hsg
Rev Collegiate Hsg Towson Ser A....... 5.750 06/01/29 891,180
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1,850,570
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MASSACHUSETTS 1.4%
1,235 Massachusetts St Indl Fin Agy Rev
(b)................................... 6.750 12/01/20 1,281,337
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MICHIGAN 6.7%
1,580 Michigan Higher Edl Fac Auth Ltd Oblig
Rev Hope College Rfdg (Connie Lee
Insd)................................. 7.000 10/01/13 1,721,837
2,500 Michigan St Strategic Fund Ltd Oblig
Rev Detroit Edison Co College Rfdg
(FGIC Insd)........................... 6.950 09/01/21 2,632,425
2,000 Michigan St Strategic Fund Ltd Oblig
Rev Detroit Edison Co College Rfdg Ser
A (MBIA Insd)......................... 5.550 09/01/29 1,827,840
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6,182,102
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1999
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
MISSOURI 5.6%
$3,855 Missouri St Hlth & Edl Fac Auth Hlth
Fac Rev SSM Hlthcare Ser AA Rfdg (MBIA
Insd) (b)............................. 6.400% 06/01/10 $ 4,199,945
1,000 St Charles Cnty, MO Indl Dev Auth Rev
Westchester Vlg Apts Ser A Rfdg (FNMA
Collateralized)....................... 6.150 02/01/27 1,010,840
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5,210,785
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NEVADA 1.7%
1,475 Nevada Hsg Div Single Family Prog Ser
E..................................... 6.900 10/01/14 1,522,628
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NEW JERSEY 6.2%
1,340 New Jersey Econ Dev Auth Dist Heating
& Cooling Rev Trigen Trenton Proj Ser
A..................................... 6.200 12/01/10 1,328,275
2,500 New Jersey Econ Dev Auth Spl Fac Rev
Continental Airls Inc................. 6.250 09/15/29 2,096,280
2,000 New Jersey Hlthcare Fac Fin Auth Genl
Hosp Cent at Passaic (FSA Insd) (b)... 6.000 07/01/14 2,337,025
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5,761,580
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NEW MEXICO 1.9%
1,000 New Mexico St Hosp Equip Ln Council
Hosp Rev Mem Med Ctr Inc Proj......... 5.500 06/01/28 849,720
1,000 New Mexico St Hosp Equip Ln Council
Hosp Rev Mem Med Ctr Inc ACA-CBI...... 5.500 06/01/28 887,060
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1,736,780
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NEW YORK 15.8%
1,000 New York City Subser A-1 (Embedded
Cap) (d).............................. 6.170 08/01/12 1,001,350
1,000 New York City Ser H (Prerefunded @
02/01/02) (FSA Insd).................. 7.000 02/01/21 1,069,760
2,000 New York City, NY Hsg Dev Corp Mtg Rev
Multi-family Ser A Rfdg (FHA Insd).... 6.550 10/01/15 2,094,340
1,000 New York City, NY Indl Dev Agy Civic
Fac Rev Touro College Proj Ser A...... 6.350 06/01/29 944,710
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 3,438,024
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1999
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
NEW YORK (CONTINUED)
$2,500 New York St Dorm Auth Rev St Univ Edl
Fac Ser B............................. 5.250% 05/15/09 $ 2,487,900
4,000 New York St Dorm Auth Rev City Univ
Ser F................................. 5.000 07/01/14 3,568,120
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14,604,204
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OHIO 2.4%
1,500 Akron, OH Crtf Partn Akron Muni
Baseball Stad Proj (c)................ 0/6.900 12/01/16 1,404,630
1,000 Cleveland, OH Arpt Spl Rev Continental
Airls, Inc Rfdg....................... 5.375 09/15/27 832,560
-----------
2,237,190
-----------
OKLAHOMA 3.3%
1,000 Oklahoma Dev Fin Auth Rev (a)......... 5.750 02/15/25 955,690
1,990 Oklahoma Hsg Fin Agy Single Family Mtg
Rev Homeownership Ln Pgm Ser A (GNMA
Collateralized)....................... 7.050 09/01/26 2,124,146
-----------
3,079,836
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TEXAS 8.1%
2,500 Dallas Cnty, TX Util & Reclamation
Dist Ser B Rfdg (AMBAC Insd) (a)...... 5.875 02/15/29 2,447,550
3,000 Houston, TX Arpt Sys Rev Spl Facs
Continental Airls Ser B............... 6.125 07/15/27 2,762,460
1,425 Tarrant Cnty, TX Jr College Dist...... 5.050 02/15/10 1,395,018
850 Texas St Higher Edl Coordinating Brd
College Student Ln Rev Sr Lien........ 7.700 10/01/25 888,208
-----------
7,493,236
-----------
VIRGINIA 2.2%
2,115 Richmond, VA (FSA Insd) (a)........... 5.500 01/15/16 1,997,575
-----------
WISCONSIN 1.1%
170 Wisconsin Hsg & Econ Dev Auth
Homeownership Rev Ser F............... 7.550 07/01/26 172,088
1,000 Wisconsin St Hlth & Edl Fac Auth Rev
Aurora Hlthcare Ser A................. 5.600 02/15/29 856,700
-----------
1,028,788
-----------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
PUERTO RICO 5.5%
$4,800 Puerto Rico Comwlth Hwy & Trans Auth
Hwy Rev Ser Y (FSA Insd).............. 6.250% 07/01/21 $ 5,079,360
-----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 103.5%
(Cost $92,563,810).................................................. 95,725,913
OTHER LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF ASSETS (3.5%)......................... (3,267,971)
-----------
NET ASSETS 100.0%.................................................... $92,457,942
===========
</TABLE>
* Zero coupon bond
(a) Securities purchased on a when issued or delayed delivery basis.
(b) Assets segregated as collateral for when issued or delayed delivery purchase
commitments.
(c) Currently is a zero coupon bond which will convert to a coupon paying bond
at a predetermined date.
(d) An Embedded Cap security includes a cap strike level such that the coupon
payment may be supplemented by cap payments if the floating rate index upon
which the cap is based rises above the strike level. The price of these
securities may be more volatile than the price of a comparable fixed rate
security. 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.
These 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.
AMBAC--AMBAC Indemnity Corporation
Connie Lee--Connie Lee Insurance Company
FGIC--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA/VA--Federal Housing Administration/ Department of Veterans Affairs
FNMA--Federal National Mortgage Association
FSA--Financial Security Assurance Inc.
GNMA--Government National Mortgage Association
MBIA--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corp.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Total Investments (Cost $92,563,810)........................ $ 95,725,913
Receivables:
Interest.................................................. 1,674,789
Investments Sold.......................................... 982,630
------------
Total Assets.......................................... 98,383,332
------------
LIABILITIES:
Payables:
Investments Purchased..................................... 5,502,724
Custodian Bank............................................ 98,551
Income Distributions -- Common and Preferred Shares....... 59,081
Investment Advisory and Administrative Fees............... 55,240
Affiliates................................................ 9,076
Trustees' Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans........ 100,461
Accrued Expenses............................................ 100,257
------------
Total Liabilities..................................... 5,925,390
------------
NET ASSETS.................................................. $ 92,457,942
============
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................................. 3,162,103
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income............. 527,607
Accumulated Net Realized Loss............................... (9,811,191)
------------
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares................ 58,457,942
------------
NET ASSETS.................................................. $ 92,457,942
============
NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE ($58,457,942 divided by
4,682,128
shares outstanding)....................................... $ 12.49
============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
October 31, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest.................................................... $ 5,526,103
-----------
EXPENSES:
Investment Advisory and Administrative Fees................. 683,911
Preferred Share Maintenance................................. 117,570
Trustees' Fees and Related Expenses......................... 20,744
Legal....................................................... 11,680
Custody..................................................... 7,665
Amortization of Organizational Costs........................ 540
Other....................................................... 88,331
-----------
Total Expenses.......................................... 930,441
-----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................... $ 4,595,662
===========
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS:
Net Realized Loss........................................... $ (811,767)
-----------
Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation:
Beginning of the Period................................... 10,200,728
End of the Period......................................... 3,162,103
-----------
Net Unrealized Depreciation During the Period............... (7,038,625)
-----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS............................ $(7,850,392)
===========
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS.................. $(3,254,730)
===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
16
<PAGE> 18
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the Years Ended October 31, 1999 and 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended
October 31, 1999 October 31, 1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Operations:
Net Investment Income.......................... $ 4,595,662 $ 4,618,008
Net Realized Gain/Loss......................... (811,767) 344,445
Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation During
the Period................................... (7,038,625) 2,146,304
------------ ------------
Change in Net Assets from Operations........... (3,254,730) 7,108,757
------------ ------------
Distributions from Net Investment Income:
Common Shares................................ (3,371,071) (3,359,301)
Preferred Shares............................. (1,141,398) (1,225,228)
------------ ------------
Total Distributions............................ (4,512,469) (4,584,529)
------------ ------------
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM INVESTMENT
ACTIVITIES................................... (7,767,199) 2,524,228
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of the Period........................ 100,225,141 97,700,913
------------ ------------
End of the Period (Including accumulated
undistributed net investment income of
$527,607 and $444,414, respectively)......... $ 92,457,942 $100,225,141
============ ============
</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>
-----------------------
1999 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of the Period (a)......... $ 14.144 $ 13.605
-------- --------
Net Investment Income................................ .982 .987
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/Loss................ (1.677) .532
-------- --------
Total from Investment Operations..................... (.695) 1.519
-------- --------
Less Distributions from Net Investment Income:
Paid to Common Shareholders........................ .720 .718
Common Share Equivalent of Distributions Paid to
Preferred Shareholders........................... .244 .262
-------- --------
Total Distributions.................................. .964 .980
-------- --------
Net Asset Value, End of
the Period......................................... $ 12.485 $ 14.144
======== ========
Market Price Per Share at End of the Period.......... $10.6875 $13.3125
Total Investment Return at Market Price (b).......... (14.88%) 19.91%
Total Return at Net Asset
Value (c).......................................... (6.93%) 9.38%
Net Assets at End of the Period (In millions)........ $ 92.5 $ 100.2
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Applicable to
Common Shares**.................................... 1.46% 1.47%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares (d).................... 5.42% 5.22%
Portfolio Turnover................................... 59% 44%
* Non-Annualized
**Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Including
Preferred Shares................................... .95% .97%
</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.
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
November 26, 1993
(Commencement
Year Ended October 31, of Investment
- ----------------------- Operations) to
1997 1996 1995 October 31, 1994
--------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$12.923 $12.828 $11.507 $ 13.783
------- ------- ------- --------
.981 .983 .992 .894
.652 .068 1.391 (2.377)
------- ------- ------- --------
1.633 1.051 2.383 (1.483)
------- ------- ------- --------
.690 .693 .774 .621
.261 .263 .288 .172
------- ------- ------- --------
.951 .956 1.062 .793
------- ------- ------- --------
$13.605 $12.923 $12.828 $ 11.507
======= ======= ======= ========
$11.750 $10.625 $10.750 $ 9.625
17.46% 5.35% 19.87% (27.90%)*
11.01% 6.29% 18.75% (14.18%)*
$ 97.7 $ 94.5 $ 94.1 $ 87.9
1.53% 1.55% 1.68% 1.58%
5.50% 5.62% 5.77% 6.06%
39% 47% 84% 224%*
.99% .99% 1.05% 1.04%
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1999
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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Van Kampen 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--Municipal bonds are valued by independent pricing
services or dealers using the mean of the bid and asked prices or, in the
absence of market quotations, at fair value based upon yield data relating to
municipal bonds with similar characteristics and general market conditions.
Securities which are not valued by independent pricing services are valued at
fair value using 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, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 were amortized on a
straight line basis over the 60 month period ended November 25, 1998.
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, 1999, the Trust had an accumulated capital loss
carryforward for tax purposes of $9,811,191 which will expire between October
31, 2002 and October 31, 2007.
At October 31, 1999, for federal income tax purposes, cost of long-term
investments is $92,563,810; the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is
$4,263,280 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $1,101,177,
resulting in net unrealized appreciation on long-term investments of $3,162,103.
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. Distributions from net realized gains for book purposes may
include short-term capital gains, which are included as ordinary income for tax
purposes.
2. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Under the terms of the Trust's Investment Advisory and Administrative Agreement,
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (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, 1999, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $1,800 representing legal services provided by Skadden, Arps,
Slate, Meagher & Flom (Illinois), counsel to the Trust, of which a trustee of
the Trust is an affiliated person.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the year ended October 31, 1999, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $18,200 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, 1999, 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 $59,637,286 and $60,106,355,
respectively.
4. 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,
1999, was 3.425%. During the year ended October 31, 1999, the rates ranged from
2.950% to 4.750%.
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.
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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, 1999, 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, 1999, 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, 1999, 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 LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 13, 1999
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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
GROWTH
Aggressive Growth
American Value*
Emerging Growth
Enterprise
Equity Growth
Focus Equity
Growth
Pace
Small Cap Value
Technology
GROWTH AND INCOME
Comstock
Equity Income
Growth and Income
Harbor
Real Estate Securities
Utility
Value
GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL
Asian Growth
Emerging Markets
European Equity
Global Equity
Global Equity Allocation
Global Fixed Income
Global Franchise
Global Government Securities
Global Managed Assets
International Magnum
Latin American
Short-Term Global Income*
Strategic Income
Worldwide High Income
INCOME
Corporate Bond
Government Securities
High Income Corporate Bond
High Yield
High Yield & Total Return
Limited Maturity Government
U.S. Government
U.S. Government Trust for Income
CAPITAL PRESERVATION
Reserve
Tax Free Money
SENIOR LOAN
Prime Rate Income Trust
Senior Floating Rate
TAX FREE
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
To find out more about any of these
funds, ask your financial advisor for
a prospectus, which contains more
complete information, including sales
charges, risks, and ongoing 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
* Closed to new investors
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VAN KAMPEN SELECT SECTOR MUNICIPAL TRUST
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DAVID C. ARCH
ROD DAMMEYER
HOWARD J KERR
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*
STEVEN MULLER
THEODORE A. MYERS
RICHARD F. POWERS, III*--Chairman
HUGO F. SONNENSCHEIN
WAYNE W. WHALEN*
OFFICERS
RICHARD F. POWERS, III*
President
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
A. THOMAS SMITH III*
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*
MICHAEL H. SANTO*
EDWARD C. WOOD, III*
Vice Presidents
INVESTMENT ADVISER
VAN KAMPEN INVESTMENT ADVISORY CORP.
1 Parkview Plaza
P.O. Box 5555
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-5555
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT
STATE STREET BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
225 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1713
Boston, Massachusetts 02105
LEGAL COUNSEL
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE,
MEAGHER & FLOM (ILLINOIS)
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
KPMG LLP
303 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
For Federal Income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with
respect to the distributions paid by the Trust during its taxable year ended
October 31, 1999. The Trust designated 100% of the income distributions as a
tax-exempt income distribution. In January, 2000, the Trust will provide tax
information to shareholders for the 1999 calendar year.
* "Interested" persons of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of
1940.
(C) Van Kampen Funds Inc., 1999 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 June 16, 1999, 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.................................... 1,142 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>
Steven Muller................................... 3,837,453 52,960
Wayne W. Whalen................................. 3,837,453 52,960
</TABLE>
The other trustees of the Trust whose terms did not expire in 1999 are David C.
Arch, Howard J Kerr, Dennis J. McDonnell, Theodore A. Myers, Don G. Powell* and
Hugo F. Sonnenschein.
3) With regard to the ratification of KPMG LLP as independent public
accountants for the Trust, 3,848,495 shares voted for the proposal, 19,700
shares voted against and 23,360 shares abstained.
* On August 9, 1999, Don G. Powell resigned and the Board of Trustees appointed
Richard F. Powers, III.
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YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
Like other mutual funds, financial and business organizations and individuals
around the world, the Trust could be adversely affected if the computer systems
used by the Trust's investment adviser and other service providers do not
properly process and calculate date-related information and data from and after
January 1, 2000. This is commonly known as the "Year 2000 Problem." The Trust's
investment adviser is taking steps that it believes are reasonably designed to
address the Year 2000 Problem with respect to computer systems that it uses and
to obtain reasonable assurances that comparable steps are being taken by the
Trust's other major service providers. At this time, there can be no assurances
that these steps will be sufficient to avoid any adverse impact to the Trust. In
addition, the Year 2000 Problem may adversely affect the markets and the issuers
of securities in which the Trust may invest that, in turn, may adversely affect
the net asset value of the Trust. Improperly functioning trading systems may
result in settlement problems and liquidity issues. In addition, corporate and
governmental data processing errors may result in production problems for
individual companies or issuers and overall economic uncertainty. Earnings of
individual issuers will be affected by remediation costs, which may be
substantial and may be reported inconsistently in U.S. and foreign financial
statements. Accordingly, the Trust's investments may be adversely affected. The
statements above are subject to the Year 2000 Information and Readiness
Disclosure Act, which may limit the legal rights regarding the use of such
statements in the case of dispute.
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