DEFINED ASSET FUNDS--REGISTERED TRADEMARK--
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND
MULTISTATE SERIES--78
(A UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST)
- CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA
PORTFOLIOS
- PORTFOLIOS OF INSURED LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS
- DESIGNED TO BE FREE OF REGULAR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
- EXEMPT FROM SOME STATE TAXES
- MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS
SPONSORS:
MERRILL LYNCH,
PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
INCORPORATED -----------------------------------------------------
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. The Securities and Exchange Commission has not
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES approved or disapproved these Securities or passed
INC. upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any
PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC. Prospectus dated March 17, 2000.
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Defined Asset Funds--Registered Trademark--
Defined Asset Funds-Registered Trademark- is America's oldest and largest family
of unit investment trusts, with over $160 billion sponsored over the last 28
years. Defined Asset Funds has been a leader in unit investment trust research
and product innovation. Our family of Funds helps investors work toward their
financial goals with a full range of quality investments, including municipal,
corporate and government bond portfolios, as well as domestic and international
equity portfolios.
Defined Asset Funds offer a number of advantages:
- A Disciplined strategy of buying and holding with a long-term view is the
cornerstone of Defined Asset Funds.
- Fixed portfolio: Defined Funds follow a buy and hold investment strategy;
funds are not managed and portfolio changes are limited.
- Defined Portfolios: We choose the stocks and bonds in advance, so you know
what you're investing in.
- Professional research: Our dedicated research team seeks out stocks or bonds
appropriate for a particular fund's objectives.
- Ongoing supervision: We monitor each portfolio on an ongoing basis.
No matter what your investment goals, tolerance for risk or time horizon,
there's probably a Defined Asset Fund that suits your investment style. Your
financial professional can help you select a Defined Asset Fund that works best
for your investment portfolio.
THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999, THE
EVALUATION DATE.
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CONTENTS
PAGE
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California Insured Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 3
New Jersey Insured Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 6
New York Insured Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 9
Pennsylvania Insured Portfolio--
Risk/Return Summary................ 12
What You Can Expect From Your
Investment......................... 16
Monthly Income..................... 16
Return Figures..................... 16
Records and Reports................ 16
The Risks You Face................... 17
Interest Rate Risk................. 17
Call Risk.......................... 17
Reduced Diversification Risk....... 17
Liquidity Risk..................... 17
Concentration Risk................. 17
State Concentration Risk........... 18
Bond Quality Risk.................. 21
Insurance Related Risk............. 21
Litigation and Legislation Risks... 21
Selling or Exchanging Units.......... 21
Sponsors' Secondary Market......... 21
Selling Units to the Trustee....... 21
Exchange Option.................... 22
How The Fund Works................... 22
Pricing............................ 22
Evaluations........................ 22
Income............................. 23
Expenses........................... 23
Portfolio Changes.................. 23
Fund Termination................... 24
Certificates....................... 24
Trust Indenture.................... 24
Legal Opinion...................... 25
Auditors........................... 25
Sponsors........................... 25
Trustee............................ 26
Underwriters' and Sponsors'
Profits.......................... 26
Public Distribution................ 26
Code of Ethics..................... 26
Year 2000 Issues................... 26
Taxes................................ 27
Supplemental Information............. 29
Financial Statements................. D-1
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CALIFORNIA INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest income that is
exempt from regular federal income taxes
and some state and local taxes by
investing in a fixed portfolio
consisting primarily of insured, long
term municipal revenue bonds.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are bonds issued
by states, municipalities and public
authorities to finance the cost of
buying, building or improving various
projects intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and municipal
electric, water and sewer utilities.
Generally, payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues generated
by the projects, excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not backed by
the government's taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to maturity 8
long-term tax-exempt municipal bonds
with an aggregate face amount of
$2,625,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment trust
which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Portfolio is not managed.
- The bonds are rated AAA or Aaa by
Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
- Many of the bonds can be called at a
premium declining over time to par
value. Some bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary reasons.
- 100% of the bonds are insured by
insurance companies that guarantee
timely payments of principal and
interest on the bonds (but not Fund
units or the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of municipal
bonds of the following types:
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/ / Hospitals/Health Care 13%
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/ / Lease Rental Appropriation 23%
/ / Municipal Water/Sewer
Utilities 32%
/ / Refunded Bonds 18%
/ / Special Tax Issues 1%
/ / Municipal Electric Utilities 13%
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4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE
FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS
REASONS, INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's
worsening financial condition or a drop
in bond ratings can reduce the price of
your units.
- Because the Fund is concentrated in
municipal water/sewer utility bonds,
adverse developments in this sector may
affect the value of your units.
- Assuming no changes in interest rates,
when you sell your units, they will
generally be worth less than your cost
because your cost included a sales fee.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or sold
before they mature. If this happens your
income will decline and you may not be
able to reinvest the money you receive at
as high a yield or as long a maturity.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN
BONDS OF CALIFORNIA SO IT IS LESS
DIVERSIFIED THAN A NATIONAL FUND AND IS
SUBJECT TO RISKS PARTICULAR TO CALIFORNIA
WHICH ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED UNDER STATE
CONCENTRATION RISKS LATER IN THIS
PROSPECTUS.
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5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free
income. You will benefit from a
professionally selected and supervised
portfolio whose risk is reduced by
investing in insured bonds of several
different issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if
you want a speculative investment that
changes to take advantage of market
movements, if you do not want a
tax-advantaged investment or if you
cannot tolerate any risk.
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DEFINING YOUR INCOME
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WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on the 25th day
of the month to holders of record on the
10th day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.87
Annual Income per unit: $58.54
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON THE
EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY VARY.
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6. WHAT ARE THE FUND'S FEES AND EXPENSES?
This table shows the costs and expenses you may pay,
directly or indirectly, when you invest in the Fund.
INVESTOR FEES
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.90%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may pay a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
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YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
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Less than $100,000 2.90%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.65%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over 1.90%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.90%
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ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
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AMOUNT
PER UNIT
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$0.69
Trustee's Fee
$0.55
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.50
Evaluator's Fee
$0.57
Other Operating Expenses
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$2.31
TOTAL
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The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior California Series
were offered between June 22, 1988 and
September 27, 1996 and were outstanding on
December 31, 1999. OF COURSE, PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE
RESULTS OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
12/31/99.
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High 3.14% 6.73% 5.38% 3.54% 7.92% 5.97%
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Average -3.57 5.28 5.21 -1.71 6.34 5.80
Low -8.58 2.79 5.04 -6.00 3.55 5.63
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Average
Sales fee 1.96% 5.20% 5.82%
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS REPRESENT CHANGES IN UNIT PRICE WITH DISTRIBUTIONS REINVESTED
INTO THE MUNICIPAL FUND INVESTMENT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM.
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8. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed
and bonds are not sold because of market
changes. Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds
financial analysts regularly review the bonds in
the Fund. The Fund may sell a bond if certain
adverse credit or other conditions exist.
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9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
You can buy units from any of the
Sponsors and other broker-dealers. The
Sponsors are listed later in this
prospectus. Some banks may offer units
for sale through special arrangements
with the Sponsors, although certain
legal restrictions may apply.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $1,033.49
(as of December 31, 1999)
Unit price is based on the net asset
value of the Fund plus the sales fee.
An amount equal to any principal cash,
as well as net accrued but
undistributed interest on the unit, is
added to the unit price. An independent
evaluator prices the bonds at 3:30 p.m.
Eastern time every business day. Unit
price changes every day with changes in
the prices of the bonds in the Fund.
10. HOW DO I SELL UNITS?
You may sell your units at any time to
any Sponsor or the Trustee for the net
asset value determined at the close of
business on the date of sale. You will
not pay any other fee when you sell
your units.
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11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when each
bond was issued, interest on the bonds
in this Fund is generally 100% exempt
from regular federal income tax. Your
income may also be exempt from some
California state and local personal
income taxes if you live in California.
You will also receive principal payments
if bonds are sold or called or mature,
when the cash available is more than
$5.00 per unit. You will be subject to
tax on any gain realized by the Fund on
the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash
unless you choose to compound your
income by reinvesting at no sales fee in
the Municipal Fund Investment
Accumulation Program, Inc. This program
is an open-end mutual fund with a
comparable investment objective, but the
bonds will generally not be insured.
Income from this program will generally
be subject to state and local income
taxes. FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION
ABOUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING CHARGES AND
FEES, ASK THE TRUSTEE FOR THE PROGRAM'S
PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU
INVEST. THE TRUSTEE MUST RECEIVE YOUR
WRITTEN ELECTION TO REINVEST AT LEAST 10
DAYS BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF AN INCOME
PAYMENT.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
You may exchange units of this Fund for
units of certain other Defined Asset
Funds. You may also exchange into this
Fund from certain other funds. We charge
a reduced sales fee on exchanges.
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NEW JERSEY INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest income that is
exempt from regular federal income taxes
and some state and local taxes by
investing in a fixed portfolio
consisting primarily of insured, long
term municipal revenue bonds.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are bonds issued
by states, municipalities and public
authorities to finance the cost of
buying, building or improving various
projects intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and municipal
electric, water and sewer utilities.
Generally, payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues generated
by the projects, excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not backed by
the government's taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to maturity 8
long-term tax-exempt municipal bondswith
an aggregate face amount of $2,530,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment trust
which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Portfolio is not managed.
- The bonds are rated AAA or Aaa by
Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
- Many of the bonds can be called at a
premium declining over time to par
value. Some bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary reasons.
- The Fund is concentrated in refunded
bonds.
- 100% of the bonds are insured by
insurance companies that guarantee
timely payments of principal and
interest on the bonds (but not Fund
units or the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of municipal
bonds of the following types:
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/ / Hospitals/Health Care 7%
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/ / Industrial Development
Revenue 33%
/ / Lease Rental Appropriation 20%
/ / Municipal Water/Sewer
Utilities 13%
/ / Refunded Bonds 27%
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4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE
FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS
REASONS, INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's
worsening financial condition or a drop
in bond ratings can reduce the price of
your units.
- Because the Fund is concentrated in
industrial development revenue bonds,
adverse developments in this sector may
affect the value of your units.
- Assuming no changes in interest rates,
when you sell your units, they will
generally be worth less than your cost
because your cost included a sales fee.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or sold
before they mature. If this happens your
income will decline and you may not be
able to reinvest the money you receive
at as high a yield or as long a
maturity.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN
BONDS OF NEW JERSEY SO IT IS LESS
DIVERSIFIED THAN A NATIONAL FUND AND IS
SUBJECT TO RISKS PARTICULAR TO NEW
JERSEY WHICH ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED UNDER
STATE CONCENTRATION RISKS LATER IN THIS
PROSPECTUS.
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5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free
income. You will benefit from a
professionally selected and supervised
portfolio whose risk is reduced by
investing in insured bonds of several
different issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if
you want a speculative investment that
changes to take advantage of market
movements, if you do not want a
tax-advantaged investment or if you
cannot tolerate any risk.
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DEFINING YOUR INCOME
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WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on the 25th day
of the month to holders of record on the
10th day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.85
Annual Income per unit: $58.23
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON THE
EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY VARY.
</TABLE>
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6. WHAT ARE THE FUND'S FEES AND EXPENSES?
This table shows the costs and expenses you may pay,
directly or indirectly, when you invest in the Fund.
INVESTOR FEES
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.90%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may pay a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
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YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
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Less than $100,000 2.90%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.65%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over 1.90%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.90%
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ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
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AMOUNT
PER UNIT
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$0.69
Trustee's Fee
$0.54
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.51
Evaluator's Fee
$0.64
Other Operating Expenses
-----
$2.38
TOTAL
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The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior New Jersey Series
were offered between June 22, 1988 and
September 19, 1996 and were outstanding on
December 31, 1999. OF COURSE, PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE
RESULTS OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
12/31/99.
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High 3.61% 6.45% 5.47% 3.71% 7.64% 6.06%
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Average -3.01 5.09 5.32 -1.25 6.16 5.88
Low -8.81 3.02 4.98 -6.13 3.73 5.57
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Average
Sales fee 1.86% 5.30% 5.54%
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS REPRESENT CHANGES IN UNIT PRICE WITH DISTRIBUTIONS REINVESTED
INTO THE MUNICIPAL FUND INVESTMENT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM.
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8. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed and
bonds are not sold because of market changes.
Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds financial
analysts regularly review the bonds in the Fund.
The Fund may sell a bond if certain adverse
credit or other conditions exist.
</TABLE>
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9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
You can buy units from any of the
Sponsors and other broker-dealers. The
Sponsors are listed later in this
prospectus. Some banks may offer units
for sale through special arrangements
with the Sponsors, although certain legal
restrictions may apply.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $1,027.63
(as of December 31, 1999)
Unit price is based on the net asset
value of the Fund plus the sales fee. An
amount equal to any principal cash, as
well as net accrued but undistributed
interest on the unit, is added to the
unit price. An independent evaluator
prices the bonds at 3:30 p.m. Eastern
time every business day. Unit price
changes every day with changes in the
prices of the bonds in the Fund.
10. HOW DO I SELL UNITS?
You may sell your units at any time to
any Sponsor or the Trustee for the net
asset value determined at the close of
business on the date of sale. You will
not pay any other fee when you sell your
units.
</TABLE>
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11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when each
bond was issued, interest on the bonds in
this Fund is generally 100% exempt from
regular federal income tax. Your income
may also be exempt from some New Jersey
state and local personal income taxes if
you live in New Jersey.
You will also receive principal payments
if bonds are sold or called or mature,
when the cash available is more than
$5.00 per unit. You will be subject to
tax on any gain realized by the Fund on
the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash
unless you choose to compound your income
by reinvesting at no sales fee in the
Municipal Fund Investment Accumulation
Program, Inc. This program is an open-end
mutual fund with a comparable investment
objective, but the bonds generally will
not be insured. Income from this program
will generally be subject to state and
local income taxes. FOR MORE COMPLETE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING
CHARGES AND FEES, ASK THE TRUSTEE FOR THE
PROGRAM'S PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST. THE TRUSTEE MUST
RECEIVE YOUR WRITTEN ELECTION TO REINVEST
AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF
AN INCOME PAYMENT.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
You may exchange units of this Fund for
units of certain other Defined Asset
Funds. You may also exchange into this
Fund from certain other funds. We charge
a reduced sales fee on exchanges.
</TABLE>
8
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NEW YORK INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest income that is
exempt from regular federal income taxes
and some state and local taxes by
investing in a fixed portfolio
consisting primarily of insured, long
term municipal revenue bonds.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are bonds issued
by states, municipalities and public
authorities to finance the cost of
buying, building or improving various
projects intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and municipal
electric, water and sewer utilities.
Generally, payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues generated
by the projects, excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not backed by
the government's taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to maturity 7
long-term tax-exempt municipal bonds
with an aggregate face amount of
$4,250,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment trust
which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Portfolio is not managed.
- The bonds are rated AAA or Aaa by
Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
- Many of the bonds can be called at a
premium declining over time to par
value. Some bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary reasons.
- The Fund is concentrated in refunded
bonds.
- 100% of the bonds are insured by
insurance companies that guarantee
timely payments of principal and
interest on the bonds (but not Fund
units or the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of municipal
bonds of the following types:
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/ / Hospitals/Health Care 2%
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/ / Housing 19%
/ / Lease Rental 32%
/ / Refunded Bonds 47%
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4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE
FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS
REASONS, INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's
worsening financial condition or a drop
in bond ratings can reduce the price of
your units.
- Because the Fund is concentrated in
lease rental bonds, adverse developments
in this sector may affect the value of
your units.
- Assuming no changes in interest rates,
when you sell your units, they will
generally be worth less than your cost
because your cost included a sales fee.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or sold
before they mature. If this happens your
income will decline and you may not be
able to reinvest the money you receive
at as high a yield or as long a
maturity.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN
BONDS OF NEW YORK SO IT IS LESS
DIVERSIFIED THAN A NATIONAL FUND AND IS
SUBJECT TO RISKS PARTICULAR TO NEW YORK
WHICH ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED UNDER STATE
CONCENTRATION RISKS LATER IN THIS
PROSPECTUS.
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5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free
income. You will benefit from a
professionally selected and supervised
portfolio whose risk is reduced by
investing in insured bonds of several
different issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if
you want a speculative investment that
changes to take advantage of market
movements, if you do not want a
tax-advantaged investment or if you
cannot tolerate any risk.
</TABLE>
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DEFINING YOUR INCOME
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<C> <S> <C>
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on the 25th day
of the month to holders of record on the
10th day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.93
Annual Income per unit: $59.19
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON THE
EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY VARY.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
6. WHAT ARE THE FUND'S FEES AND EXPENSES?
This table shows the costs and expenses you may pay,
directly or indirectly, when you invest in the Fund.
INVESTOR FEES
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.90%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may pay a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
-------------- ------------
<C> <S> <C>
Less than $100,000 2.90%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.65%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over 1.90%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.90%
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
PER UNIT
--------
<C> <S> <C>
$0.70
Trustee's Fee
$0.55
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.32
Evaluator's Fee
$0.37
Other Operating Expenses
-----
$1.94
TOTAL
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR NEW YORK PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior New York Series
were offered between January 14, 1988 and
October 16, 1996 and were outstanding on
December 31, 1999. OF COURSE, PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE
RESULTS OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
12/31/99.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
High 3.92% 6.86% 5.82% 4.47% 8.06% 6.35%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average -3.75 4.82 5.44 -1.84 5.84 6.03
Low -12.35 3.05 5.21 -9.84 3.83 5.79
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average
Sales fee 2.01% 5.02% 5.77%
</TABLE>
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS REPRESENT CHANGES IN UNIT PRICE WITH DISTRIBUTIONS REINVESTED
INTO THE MUNICIPAL FUND INVESTMENT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM.
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
8. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed and
bonds are not sold because of market changes.
Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds financial
analysts regularly review the bonds in the Fund.
The Fund may sell a bond if certain adverse
credit or other conditions exist.
</TABLE>
10
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<TABLE>
<C> <S>
9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
You can buy units from any of the
Sponsors and other broker-dealers. The
Sponsors are listed later in this
prospectus. Some banks may offer units
for sale through special arrangements
with the Sponsors, although certain
legal restrictions may apply.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $1,048.03
(as of December 31, 1999)
Unit price is based on the net asset
value of the Fund plus the sales fee. An
amount equal to any principal cash, as
well as net accrued but undistributed
interest on the unit, is added to the
unit price. An independent evaluator
prices the bonds at 3:30 p.m. Eastern
time every business day. Unit price
changes every day with changes in the
prices of the bonds in the Fund.
10. HOW DO I SELL UNITS?
You may sell your units at any time to
any Sponsor or the Trustee for the net
asset value determined at the close of
business on the date of sale. You will
not pay any other fee when you sell your
units.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when each
bond was issued, interest on the bonds in
this Fund is generally 100% exempt from
regular federal income tax. Your income
may also be exempt from some New York
state and local personal income taxes if
you live in New York.
You will also receive principal payments
if bonds are sold or called or mature,
when the cash available is more than
$5.00 per unit. You will be subject to
tax on any gain realized by the Fund on
the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash
unless you choose to compound your income
by reinvesting at no sales fee in the
Municipal Fund Investment Accumulation
Program, Inc. This program is an open-end
mutual fund with a comparable investment
objective, but the bonds generally will
not be insured. Income from this program
will generally be subject to state and
local income taxes. FOR MORE COMPLETE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING
CHARGES AND FEES, ASK THE TRUSTEE FOR THE
PROGRAM'S PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST. THE TRUSTEE MUST
RECEIVE YOUR WRITTEN ELECTION TO REINVEST
AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF
AN INCOME PAYMENT.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
You may exchange units of this Fund for
units of certain other Defined Asset
Funds. You may also exchange into this
Fund from certain other funds. We charge
a reduced sales fee on exchanges.
</TABLE>
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PENNSYLVANIA INSURED PORTFOLIO--RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks interest income that is
exempt from regular federal income taxes
and some state and local taxes by
investing in a fixed portfolio
consisting primarily of insured, long
term municipal revenue bonds.
2. WHAT ARE MUNICIPAL REVENUE BONDS?
Municipal revenue bonds are bonds issued
by states, municipalities and public
authorities to finance the cost of
buying, building or improving various
projects intended to generate revenue,
such as airports, health care
facilities, housing and municipal
electric, water and sewer utilities.
Generally, payments on these bonds
depend solely on the revenues generated
by the projects, excise taxes or state
appropriations, and are not backed by
the government's taxing power.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
- The Fund plans to hold to maturity 7
long-term tax-exempt municipal bonds
with an aggregate face amount of
$2,460,000.
- The Fund is a unit investment trust
which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Portfolio is not managed.
- The bonds are rated AAA or Aaa by
Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
- Many of the bonds can be called at a
premium declining over time to par
value. Some bonds may be called earlier
at par for extraordinary reasons.
- The Fund is concentrated in refunded
bonds.
- 100% of the bonds are insured by
insurance companies that guarantee
timely payments of principal and
interest on the bonds (but not Fund
units or the market value of the bonds
before they mature).
The Portfolio consists of municipal
bonds of the following types:
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
/ / Hospitals/Health Care 18%
<S> <C>
/ / Municipal Electric Utilities 12%
/ / Refunded Bonds 50%
/ / Universities/Colleges 20%
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE
FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR VARIOUS
REASONS, INCLUDING:
- Rising interest rates, an issuer's
worsening financial condition or a drop
in bond ratings can reduce the price of
your units.
- Assuming no changes in interest rates,
when you sell your units, they will
generally be worth less than your cost
because your cost included a sales fee.
- The Fund will receive early returns of
principal if bonds are called or sold
before they mature. If this happens your
income will decline and you may not be
able to reinvest the money you receive
at as high a yield or as long a
maturity.
ALSO, THE PORTFOLIO IS CONCENTRATED IN
BONDS OF PENNSYLVANIA SO IT IS LESS
DIVERSIFIED THAN A NATIONAL FUND AND IS
SUBJECT TO RISKS PARTICULAR TO
PENNSYLVANIA WHICH ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED
UNDER STATE CONCENTRATION RISKS LATER IN
THIS PROSPECTUS.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want federally tax-free
income. You will benefit from a
professionally selected and supervised
portfolio whose risk is reduced by
investing in insured bonds of several
different issuers.
The Fund is NOT appropriate for you if
you want a speculative investment that
changes to take advantage of market
movements, if you do not want a
tax-advantaged investment or if you
cannot tolerate any risk.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
DEFINING YOUR INCOME
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S> <C>
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on the 25th day
of the month to holders of record on the
10th day of the month):
Regular Monthly Income per unit $ 4.93
Annual Income per unit: $59.17
THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES DETERMINED ON THE
EVALUATION DAY; ACTUAL PAYMENTS MAY VARY.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
6. WHAT ARE THE FUND'S FEES AND EXPENSES?
This table shows the costs and expenses you may pay,
directly or indirectly, when you invest in the Fund.
INVESTOR FEES
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new
purchases (as a percentage of
$1,000 invested) 2.90%
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates
may pay a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
unit.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at
least $100,000, as follows:
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
-------------- ------------
<C> <S> <C>
Less than $100,000 2.90%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.65%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over 1.90%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.90%
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
PER UNIT
--------
<C> <S> <C>
$0.70
Trustee's Fee
$0.55
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
(including updating
expenses)
$0.54
Evaluator's Fee
$0.59
Other Operating Expenses
-----
$2.38
TOTAL
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
The Sponsors historically paid updating
expenses.
7. HOW HAVE SIMILAR FUNDS PERFORMED IN THE PAST?
IN THE FOLLOWING CHART WE SHOW PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIOS, WHICH HAD
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND TYPES OF
BONDS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THIS FUND. THESE
PRIOR SERIES DIFFERED IN THAT THEY CHARGED A
HIGHER SALES FEE. These prior Pennsylvania
Series were offered between May 19, 1988 and
September 13, 1996 and were outstanding on
December 31, 1999. OF COURSE, PAST PERFORMANCE
OF PRIOR SERIES IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE
RESULTS OF THIS FUND.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPOUND TOTAL RETURNS
FOR PRIOR SERIES
REFLECTING ALL EXPENSES. FOR PERIODS ENDED
12/31/99.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
High 0.92% 6.43% 5.46% 2.00% 7.62% 6.05%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average -3.94 5.10 5.25 -2.10 6.16 5.82
Low -13.31 3.07 5.12 -10.52 3.74 5.71
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average
Sales fee 1.94% 5.22% 5.66%
</TABLE>
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NOTE: ALL RETURNS REPRESENT CHANGES IN UNIT PRICE WITH DISTRIBUTIONS REINVESTED
INTO THE MUNICIPAL FUND INVESTMENT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM.
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
8. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed and
bonds are not sold because of market changes.
Rather, experienced Defined Asset Funds financial
analysts regularly review the bonds in the Fund.
The Fund may sell a bond if certain adverse
credit or other conditions exist.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
9. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
The minimum investment is one unit.
You can buy units from any of the
Sponsors and other broker-dealers. The
Sponsors are listed later in this
prospectus. Some banks may offer units
for sale through special arrangements
with the Sponsors, although certain
legal restrictions may apply.
UNIT PRICE PER UNIT $1,025.28
(as of December 31, 1999)
Unit price is based on the net asset
value of the Fund plus the sales fee. An
amount equal to any principal cash, as
well as net accrued but undistributed
interest on the unit, is added to the
unit price. An independent evaluator
prices the bonds at 3:30 p.m. Eastern
time every business day. Unit price
changes every day with changes in the
prices of the bonds in the Fund.
10. HOW DO I SELL UNITS?
You may sell your units at any time to
any Sponsor or the Trustee for the net
asset value determined at the close of
business on the date of sale. You will
not pay any other fee when you sell your
units.
11. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly.
In the opinion of bond counsel when each
bond was issued, interest on the bonds
in this Fund is generally 100% exempt
from regular federal income tax. Your
income may also be exempt from some
Pennsylvania state and local personal
income taxes if you live in
Pennsylvania.
You will also receive principal payments
if bonds are sold or called or mature,
when the cash available is more than
$5.00 per unit. You will be subject to
tax on any gain realized by the Fund on
the disposition of bonds.
12. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
REINVESTMENT
You will receive your income in cash
unless you choose to compound your
income by reinvesting at no sales fee in
the Municipal Fund Investment
Accumulation Program, Inc. This program
is an open-end mutual fund with a
comparable investment objective, but the
bonds will generally not be insured.
Income from this program will generally
be subject to state and local income
taxes. FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION
ABOUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING CHARGES AND
FEES, ASK THE TRUSTEE FOR THE PROGRAM'S
PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU
INVEST. THE TRUSTEE MUST RECEIVE YOUR
WRITTEN ELECTION TO REINVEST AT LEAST 10
DAYS BEFORE THE RECORD DAY OF AN INCOME
PAYMENT.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
You may exchange units of this Fund for
units of certain other Defined Asset
Funds. You may also exchange into this
Fund from certain other funds. We charge
a reduced sales fee on exchanges.
</TABLE>
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TAX-FREE VS. TAXABLE INCOME: A COMPARISON OF TAXABLE AND TAX-FREE YIELDS
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 7% 7.5% 8%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ $0- 43,050 20.10 3.75 4.38 5.01 5.63 6.26 6.88 7.51
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 34.70 4.59 5.36 6.13 6.89 7.66 8.42 9.19
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 37.42 4.79 5.59 6.39 7.19 7.99 8.79 9.59
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 41.95 5.17 6.03 6.89 7.75 8.61 9.47 10.34
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 45.22 5.48 6.39 7.30 8.21 9.13 10.04 10.95
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 8.14 8.76 9.39 10.01
$ 26,251- 63,550 9.95 10.72 11.48 12.25
$ 63,551-132,600 10.39 11.19 11.98 12.78
$132,601-288,350 11.20 12.06 12.92 13.78
OVER $288,350 11.87 12.78 13.69 14.60
</TABLE>
FOR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 7.% 7.5% 8.%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ $0- 43,850 16.49 4.79 5.39 5.99 6.59 7.18 7.78 8.38
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 31.98 5.88 6.62 7.35 8.09 8.82 9.56 10.29
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 35.40 6.19 6.97 7.74 8.51 9.29 10.06 10.84
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 40.08 6.68 7.51 8.34 9.18 10.01 10.85 11.68
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 43.45 7.07 7.96 8.84 9.73 10.61 11.49 12.38
<S> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 8.98 9.58
$ 26,251- 63,550 11.03 11.76
$ 63,551-132,600 11.61 12.38
$132,601-288,350 12.52 13.35
OVER $288,350 13.26 14.15
</TABLE>
FOR NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 7% 8%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 43,850 23.94 5.26 5.92 6.57 7.23 7.89 8.55 9.20
$ 0- 26,250 23.99 5.26 5.92 6.58 7.24 7.89 8.55 9.21
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 35.65 6.22 6.99 7.77 8.55 9.32 10.10 10.88
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 38.33 6.49 7.30 8.11 8.92 9.73 10.54 11.35
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 42.80 6.99 7.87 8.74 9.62 10.49 11.36 12.24
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 46.02 7.41 8.34 9.26 10.19 11.12 12.04 12.97
<S> <C> <C>
9.86 10.52
$ 0- 26,250 9.87 10.52
$ 26,251- 63,550 11.66 12.43
$ 63,551-132,600 12.16 12.97
$132,601-288,350 13.11 13.99
OVER $288,350 13.89 14.82
</TABLE>
FOR NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5% 6% 6.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 7% 8%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ $0- 43,850 20.82 5.05 5.68 6.31 6.95 7.58 8.21 8.84
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-105,950 32.93 5.96 6.71 7.46 8.20 8.95 9.69 10.44
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 35.73 6.22 7.00 7.78 8.56 9.34 10.11 10.89
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 40.38 6.71 7.55 8.39 9.23 10.06 10.90 11.74
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 43.74 7.11 8.00 8.89 9.78 10.66 11.55 12.44
<S> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 9.47 10.10
$ 26,251- 63,550 11.18 11.93
$ 63,551-132,600 11.67 12.45
$132,601-288,350 12.58 13.42
OVER $288,350 13.33 14.22
</TABLE>
FOR PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
EFFECTIVE
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX RATE TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN JOINT RETURN % 3% 3.5% 4% 4.5% 5% 5.5%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A TAXABLE YIELD OF
<CAPTION>
TAXABLE INCOME 2000* TAX-FREE YIELD OF
SINGLE RETURN 6% 6.5% 7% 7.5% 8%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
IS EQUIVALENT TO A
TAXABLE YIELD OF
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 $ 0- 43,850 17.38 3.63 4.24 4.84 5.45 6.05 6.66 7.26
$ 26,251- 63,550 $ 43,851-109,950 30.02 4.29 5.00 5.72 6.43 7.14 7.86 8.57
$ 63,551-132,600 $105,951-161,450 32.93 4.47 5.22 5.96 6.71 7.46 8.20 8.95
$132,601-288,350 $161,451-288,350 37.79 4.82 5.63 6.43 7.23 8.04 8.84 9.65
OVER $288,350 OVER $288,350 41.29 5.11 5.96 6.81 7.66 8.52 9.37 10.22
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 26,250 7.87 8.47 9.08 9.68
$ 26,251- 63,550 9.29 10.00 10.72 11.43
$ 63,551-132,600 9.69 10.44 11.18 11.93
$132,601-288,350 10.45 11.25 12.06 12.86
OVER $288,350 11.07 11.92 12.77 13.63
</TABLE>
To compare the yield of a taxable security with the yield of a tax-free
security, find your taxable income and read across. The table incorporates 2000
federal and applicable State (and City) income tax rates and assumes that all
income would otherwise be taxed at the investor's highest tax rate. Yield
figures are for example only.
*Based upon net amount subject to federal income tax after deductions and
exemptions. This table does not reflect the possible effect of other tax
factors, such as alternative minimum tax, personal exemptions, the phase out of
exemptions, itemized deductions or the possible partial disallowance of
deductions. Consequently, investors are urged to consult their own tax advisers
in this regard.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR INVESTMENT
MONTHLY INCOME
The Fund will pay you regular monthly income. Your monthly income may vary
because of:
- elimination of one or more bonds from the Fund's portfolio because of calls,
redemptions or sales;
- a change in the Fund's expenses; or
- the failure by a bond's issuer to pay interest.
Changes in interest rates generally will not affect your income because the
portfolio is fixed.
Along with your income, you will receive your share of any available bond
principal.
RETURN FIGURES
We cannot predict your actual return, which will vary with unit price, how long
you hold your investment and changes in the portfolio, interest income and
expenses.
ESTIMATED CURRENT RETURN equals the estimated annual cash to be received from
the bonds in the Fund less estimated annual Fund expenses, divided by the Unit
Price (including the maximum sales fee):
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Estimated Annual Estimated
Interest Income - Annual Expenses
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ESTIMATED LONG TERM RETURN is a measure of the estimated return over the
estimated life of the Fund. Unlike Estimated Current Return, Estimated Long Term
Return reflects maturities, discounts and premiums of the bonds in the Fund. It
is an average of the yields to maturity (or in certain cases, to an earlier call
date) of the individual bonds in the portfolio, adjusted to reflect the Fund's
maximum sales fee and estimated expenses. We calculate the average yield for the
portfolio by weighting each bond's yield by its market value and the time
remaining to the call or maturity date.
Yields on individual bonds depend on many factors including general conditions
of the bond markets, the size of a particular offering and the maturity and
quality rating of the particular issues. Yields can vary among bonds with
similar maturities, coupons and ratings.
These return quotations are designed to be comparative rather than predictive.
RECORDS AND REPORTS
You will receive:
- - a monthly statement of income payments and any principal payments;
- - a notice from the Trustee when new bonds are deposited in exchange or
substitution for bonds originally deposited;
- - an annual report on Fund activity; and
- - annual tax information. THIS WILL ALSO BE SENT TO THE IRS. YOU MUST REPORT THE
AMOUNT OF TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR.
You may request:
- - copies of bond evaluations to enable you to comply with federal and state tax
reporting requirements; and
- - audited financial statements of the Fund.
You may inspect records of Fund transactions at the Trustee's office during
regular business hours.
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THE RISKS YOU FACE
INTEREST RATE RISK
Investing involves risks, including the risk that your investment will decline
in value if interest rates rise. Generally, bonds with longer maturities will
change in value more than bonds with shorter maturities. Bonds in the Fund are
more likely to be called when interest rates decline. This would result in early
returns of principal to you and may result in early termination of the Fund. Of
course, we cannot predict how interest rates may change.
CALL RISK
Many bonds can be prepaid or "called" by the issuer before their stated
maturity.
For example, some bonds may be required to be called pursuant to mandatory
sinking fund provisions.
Also, an issuer might call its bonds during periods of falling interest rates,
if the issuer's bonds have a coupon higher than current market rates.
An issuer might call its bonds in extraordinary cases, including if:
- it no longer needs the money for the original purpose;
- the project is condemned or sold;
- the project is destroyed and insurance proceeds are used to redeem the
bonds;
- any related credit support expires and is not replaced; or
- interest on the bonds become taxable.
If the bonds are called, your income will decline and you may not be able to
reinvest the money you receive at as high a yield or as long a maturity. An
early call at par of a premium bond will reduce your return.
REDUCED DIVERSIFICATION RISK
If many investors sell their units, the Fund will have to sell bonds. This could
reduce the diversification of your investment and increase your share of Fund
expenses.
LIQUIDITY RISK
You can always sell back your units, but we cannot assure you that a liquid
trading market will always exist for the bonds in the portfolio, especially
since current law may restrict the Fund from selling bonds to any Sponsor. The
bonds will generally trade in the over-the-counter market. The value of the
bonds, and of your investment, may be reduced if trading in bonds is limited or
absent.
CONCENTRATION RISK
Here is what you should know about the New Jersey Portfolio's concentration in
industrial development revenue bonds (IDRs). IDRs are issued to finance various
privately operated projects such as pollution control and manufacturing
facilities. Payment for these bonds depends on:
- creditworthiness of the corporate operator of the project being financed;
- economic factors relating to the particular industry; and,
- in some cases, creditworthiness of an affiliated or third-party guarantor.
Here is what you should know about the New York Portfolio's concentration in
lease rental bonds. Lease rental bonds are generally issued by governmental
financing authorities that cannot assess a tax to cover the cost of equipment or
construction of buildings that will be used by a state or local government. The
risks associated with these bonds include:
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- the failure of the government to appropriate funds for the leasing rental
payments to service the bonds; and
- rental obligations, and therefore payments, may terminate in the event of
damages to or destruction or condemnation of the of the equipment or
building.
Here is what you should know about the California Portfolio's concentration in
municipal water and sewer revenue bonds. The payment of interest and principal
of these bonds depends on the rates the utilities may charge, the demand for
their services and the cost of operating their business which includes the
expense of complying with environmental and other energy and licensing laws and
regulations. The operating results of utilities are particularly influenced by:
- increases in operating and construction costs; and
- unpredicability of future usage requirements.
Here is what you should know about the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Portfolios' concentrations in refunded bonds. Refunded bonds are typically:
- backed by direct obligations of the U.S. government; or
- in some cases, backed by obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government and
placed in escrow with an independent trustee;
- noncallable prior to maturity; but
- sometimes called for redemption prior to maturity.
Changes to the portfolio from bond redemptions, maturities and sales may affect
the Fund's concentrations over time.
STATE CONCENTRATION RISK
CALIFORNIA RISKS
GENERALLY
From the late 1980s through the early 1990s, an economic recession eroded
California's revenue base. At the same time rapid population growth caused State
expenditures to exceed budget appropriations.
- As a result California experienced a period of sustained budget imbalance.
- Since that time the California economy has improved markedly and the extreme
budgetary pressures have begun to lessen. However, the Asian economic crisis
is expected to continue to have some negative effectt on the State's
economy.
STATE GOVERNMENT
The 1997-98 Budget Act allocated a State budget of approximately $66.9 Billion
and contains no tax increases or reductions. Despite this somewhat improved
state, California's budget is still subject to certain unforeseeable events. For
example:
- In December, 1994, Orange County and its investment pool filed for
bankruptcy. While a settlement has been reached, the full impact on the
State and Orange County is still unknown.
- California faces constant fluctuations in other expenses (including health
and welfare caseloads, property tax receipts, federal funding and natural
disaster relief) that will undoubtedly create new budgetary pressure and
reduce issuers' ability to pay their debts.
- California's general obligation bonds are currently rated A1 by Moody's and
A+ by Standard & Poor's.
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OTHER RISKS
Issuers' ability to make payments on bonds (and the remedies available to
bondholders) could also be adversely affected by the following constraints:
- Certain provisions of California's Constitution, laws and regulatory system
contain tax, spending and appropriations limits and prohibit certain new
taxes.
- Certain other California laws subject the users of bond proceeds to strict
rules and limits regarding revenue repayment.
- Bonds of healthcare institutions which are subject to the strict rules and
limits regarding reimbursement payments of California's Medi-Cal program for
health care services to welfare recipients and bonds secured by liens on
real property are two of the types of bonds affected by these provisions.
NEW JERSEY RISKS
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Certain features of New Jersey law could affect the repayment of debt:
- the State of New Jersey and its agencies and public authorities issue
general obligation bonds, which are secured by the full faith and credit of
the state, backed by its taxing authority, without recourse to specific
sources of revenue, therefore, any liability to increase taxes could impair
the state's ability to repay debt; and
- the state is required by law to maintain a balanced budget, and state
spending for any given municipality or county cannot increase by more than
5% per year. This limit could make it harder for any particular county or
municipality to repay its debts.
In recent years the state budget's main expenditures have been
- elementary and secondary education, and
- state agencies and programs, including police and corrections facilities,
higher education, and environmental protection.
The state's general obligations are rated Aa1 by Moody's and AA+ by Standard &
Poor's.
NEW YORK RISKS
GENERALLY
For decades, New York's economy has trailed the rest of the nation. Both the
state and New York City have experienced long-term structural imbalances between
revenues and expenses, and have repeatedly relied substantially on non-recurring
measures to achieve budget balance. The pressures that contribute to budgetary
problems at both the state and local level include:
- the high combined state and local tax burden;
- a decline in manufacturing jobs, leading to above-average unemployment;
- sensitivity to the financial services industry; and
- dependence on federal aid.
STATE GOVERNMENT
The State government frequently has difficulty approving budgets on time. Budget
gaps of $3 billion and $5 billion are projected for the next two years. The
State's general obligation bonds are rated A+ by
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Standard & Poor's and A2 by Moody's. There is $37 billion of state-related debt
outstanding.
NEW YORK CITY GOVERNMENT
Even though the City had budget surpluses each year from 1981, budget gaps of
over $2 billion are projected for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 fiscal years. New York
City faces fiscal pressures from:
- aging public facilities that need repair or replacement;
- welfare and medical costs;
- expiring labor contracts; and
- a high and increasing debt burden.
The City requires substantial state aid, and its fiscal strength depends heavily
on the securities industry. Its general obligation bonds are rated A- by
Standard & Poor's and A3 by Moody's. $31.2 billion of combined City, MAC and PBC
debt is outstanding, and the City proposes $25.3 billion of financing over
fiscal 1999-2003. New York City currently expects to reach its constitutional
limits on debt issuance in Fiscal 2003.
PENNSYLVANIA RISKS
GENERALLY
Pennsylvania and many of its municipalities (including Philadelphia) have
undergone an economic decline:
- coal, steel, railroads and other heavy industry historically associated with
the Commonwealth has given way to increased competition from foreign
producers.
- agriculture and related industries are still an important part of the
Commonwealth's economy.
- recently, however, service sector industries (trade, medical and health
services, education and financial services) have provided new sources of
growth.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Historically, both the Commonwealth and the City of Philadelphia have
experienced serious revenue shortfalls. At the same time, rising demands for
state and local programs and services (particularly medical assistance and cash
assistance programs) have led to increased spending.
- in recent years, both the Commonwealth and the City of Philadelphia have
tried to balance their budgets with a mix of tax increases and spending
cuts.
- Philadelphia has considered significant service cuts and privatization of
certain services which it has provided to date.
- in 1991, the Commonwealth created the Pennsylvania Inter-Governmental
Cooperation Authority ('PICA') which it authorized to issue debt to cover
Philadelphia's budget shortfalls, eliminate the City's projected deficits
and fund its capital spending. PICA issued approximately $1.76 billion of
Special Revenue Bonds on Philadelphia's behalf. Its power to issue bonds on
Philadelphia's behalf expired at the end of 1996; as of June 30, 1999,
approximately $1.0 billion in PICA Special Revenue Bonds were outstanding.
- Pennsylvania's general obligation bonds are currently rated Aa3 by Moody's
and AA by Standard & Poor's. Philadelphia's general obligation bonds are
rated Baa2 by Moody's and BBB by Standard & Poor's. There can be no
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assurance that these ratings will not be lowered.
BOND QUALITY RISK
A reduction in a bond's rating may decrease its value and, indirectly, the value
of your investment in the Fund.
INSURANCE RELATED RISK
The bonds are backed by insurance companies (as shown under Portfolios).
Insurance policies generally make payments only according to a bond's original
payment schedule and do not make early payments when a bond defaults or becomes
taxable. Although the federal government does not regulate the insurance
business, various state laws and federal initiatives and tax law changes could
significantly affect the insurance business. The claims-paying ability of the
insurance companies is generally rated A or better by Standard & Poor's or
another nationally recognized rating organization. The insurance company ratings
are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the rating agencies.
LITIGATION AND LEGISLATION RISKS
We do not know of any pending litigation that might have a material adverse
effect upon the Fund.
Future tax legislation could affect the value of the portfolio by:
- limiting real property taxes,
- reducing tax rates,
- imposing a flat or other form of tax, or
- exempting investment income from tax.
SELLING OR EXCHANGING UNITS
You can sell your units at any time for a price based on net asset value. Your
net asset value is calculated each business day by:
- ADDING the value of the bonds, net accrued interest, cash and any other Fund
assets;
- SUBTRACTING accrued but unpaid Fund expenses, unreimbursed Trustee advances,
cash held to buy back units or for distribution to investors and any other
Fund liabilities; and
- DIVIDING the result by the number of outstanding units.
Your net asset value when you sell may be more or less than your cost because of
sales fees, market movements and changes in the portfolio.
SPONSORS' SECONDARY MARKET
While we are not obligated to do so, we will buy back units at net asset value
without any other fee or charge. We may resell the units to other buyers or to
the Trustee. You should consult your financial professional for current market
prices to determine if other broker-dealers or banks are offering higher prices.
We have maintained the secondary market continuously for over 25 years, but we
could discontinue it without prior notice for any business reason.
SELLING UNITS TO THE TRUSTEE
Regardless of whether we maintain a secondary market, you can sell your units to
the Trustee at any time by sending the Trustee a letter (with any outstanding
certificates if you hold Unit certificates). You must properly endorse your
certificates (or execute a written transfer instrument
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with signatures guaranteed by an eligible institution). Sometimes, additional
documents are needed such as a trust document, certificate of corporate
authority, certificate of death or appointment as executor, administrator or
guardian.
Within seven days after your request and the necessary documents are received,
the Trustee will mail a check to you. Contact the Trustee for additional
information.
As long as we are maintaining a secondary market, the Trustee will sell your
units to us at a price based on net asset value. If there is no secondary
market, the Trustee may sell your units in the over-the-counter market for a
higher price, but it is not obligated to do so. In that case, you will receive
the net proceeds of the sale.
If the Fund does not have cash available to pay you for units you are selling,
the agent for the Sponsors will select bonds to be sold. Bonds will be selected
based on market and credit factors. These sales could be made at times when the
bonds would not otherwise be sold and may result in your receiving less than the
unit par value and also reduce the size and diversity of the Fund.
There could be a delay in paying you for your units:
- if the New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and
holiday closings);
- if the SEC determines that trading on the New York Stock Exchange is
restricted or that an emergency exists making sale or evaluation of the
bonds not reasonably practicable; and
- for any other period permitted by SEC order.
EXCHANGE OPTION
You may exchange units of certain Defined Asset Funds for units of this Fund at
a maximum exchange fee of 1.90%. You may exchange units of this Fund for units
of certain other Defined Asset Funds at a reduced sales fee if your investment
goals change. To exchange units, you should talk to your financial professional
about what funds are exchangeable, suitable and currently available.
Normally, an exchange is taxable and you must recognize any gain or loss on the
exchange. However, the IRS may try to disallow a loss if the portfolios of the
two funds are not materially different; you should consult your own tax adviser.
We may amend or terminate this exchange option at any time without notice.
HOW THE FUND WORKS
PRICING
The price of a unit includes interest accrued on the bonds, less expenses, from
the initial most recent Record Day up to, but not including, the settlement
date, which is usually three business days after the purchase date of the unit.
A portion of the price of a unit consists of cash so that the Trustee can
provide you with regular monthly income. When you sell your units you will
receive your share of this cash.
EVALUATIONS
An independent Evaluator values the bonds on each business day (excluding
Saturdays,
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Sundays and the following holidays as observed by the New York Stock Exchange:
New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Good Friday,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas). Bond
values are based on current bid or offer prices for the bonds or comparable
bonds. In the past, the difference between bid and offer prices of publicly
offered tax-exempt bonds has ranged from 0.5% of face amount on actively traded
issues to 3.5% on inactively traded issues; the difference has averaged between
1 and 2%.
INCOME
The Trustee credits interest to an Income Account and other receipts to a
Capital Account. The Trustee may establish a Reserve Account by withdrawing from
these accounts amounts it considers appropriate to pay any material liability.
These accounts do not bear interest.
EXPENSES
The Trustee is paid monthly. It also benefits when it holds cash for the Fund in
non-interest bearing accounts. The Trustee may also receive additional amounts:
- to reimburse the Trustee for the Fund's operating expenses;
- for extraordinary services and costs of indemnifying the Trustee and the
Sponsors;
- costs of actions taken to protect the Fund and other legal fees and
expenses;
- expenses for keeping the Fund's registration statement current; and
- Fund termination expenses and any governmental charges.
The Sponsors are currently reimbursed up to 55 CENTS per $1,000 face amount
annually for providing portfolio supervisory, bookkeeping and administrative
services and for any other expenses properly chargeable to the Fund. Legal,
typesetting, electronic filing and regulatory filing fees and expenses
associated with updating the Portfolio's registration statement yearly are also
now chargeable to the Portfolio. While this fee may exceed the amount of these
costs and expenses attributable to this Fund, the total of these fees for all
Series of Defined Asset Funds will not exceed the aggregate amount attributable
to all of these Series for any calendar year. The Fund also pays the Evaluator's
fees.
The Trustee's, Sponsors' and Evaluator's fees may be adjusted for inflation
without investors' approval.
The Sponsors will pay advertising and selling expenses at no charge to the Fund.
If Fund expenses exceed initial estimates, the Fund will owe the excess. The
Trustee has a lien on Fund assets to secure reimbursement of Fund expenses and
may sell bonds if cash is not available.
PORTFOLIO CHANGES
The Sponsors and Trustee are not liable for any default or defect in a bond; if
a contract to buy any bond.
Unlike a mutual fund, the portfolio is designed to remain intact and we may keep
bonds in the portfolio even if their credit quality declines or other adverse
financial circumstances occur. However, we may sell a bond in certain cases if
we believe that
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certain adverse credit conditions exist or if a bond becomes taxable.
If we maintain a secondary market in units but are unable to sell the units that
we buy in the secondary market, we will redeem units, which may affect the
composition of the portfolio. Units offered in the secondary market may not
represent the same face amount of bonds that they did originally.
We decide whether or not to offer units for sale that we acquire in the
secondary market after reviewing:
- diversity of the portfolio;
- size of the Fund relative to its original size;
- ratio of Fund expenses to income;
- current and long-term returns;
- degree to which units may be selling at a premium over par; and
- cost of maintaining a current prospectus.
FUND TERMINATION
The Fund will terminate following the stated maturity or sale of the last bond
in the portfolio. The Fund may also terminate earlier with the consent of
investors holding 51% of the units or if total assets of the Fund have fallen
below 40% of the face amount of bonds deposited. We will decide whether to
terminate the Fund early based on the same factors used in deciding whether or
not to offer units in the secondary market.
When the Fund is about to terminate you will receive a notice, and you will be
unable to sell your units after that time. On or shortly before termination, we
will sell any remaining bonds, and you will receive your final distribution. Any
bond that cannot be sold at a reasonable price may continue to be held by the
Trustee in a liquidating trust pending its final sale.
You will pay your share of the expenses associated with termination, including
brokerage costs in selling bonds. This may reduce the amount you receive as your
final distribution.
CERTIFICATES
Certificates for units are issued on request. You may transfer certificates by
complying with the requirements for redeeming certificates, described above. You
can replace lost or mutilated certificates by delivering satisfactory indemnity
and paying the associated costs.
TRUST INDENTURE
The Fund is a "unit investment trust" governed by a Trust Indenture, a contract
among the Sponsors, the Trustee and the Evaluator, which sets forth their duties
and obligations and your rights. A copy of the Indenture is available to you on
request to the Trustee. The following summarizes certain provisions of the
Indenture.
The Sponsors and the Trustee may amend the Indenture without your consent:
- to cure ambiguities;
- to correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;
- to make any amendment required by any governmental agency; or
- to make other changes determined not to be materially adverse to your best
interest (as determined by the Sponsors).
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Investors holding 51% of the units may amend the Indenture. Every investor must
consent to any amendment that changes the 51% requirement. No amendment may
reduce your interest in the Fund without your written consent.
The Trustee may resign by notifying the Sponsors. The Sponsors may remove the
Trustee without your consent if:
- it fails to perform its duties and the Sponsors determine that its
replacement is in your best interest; or
- it becomes incapable of acting or bankrupt or its affairs are taken over by
public authorities.
Investors holding 51% of the units may remove the Trustee. The Evaluator may
resign or be removed by the Sponsors and the Trustee without the consent of
investors. The resignation or removal of either becomes effective when a
successor accepts appointment. The Sponsors will try to appoint a successor
promptly; however, if no successor has accepted within 30 days after notice of
resignation, the resigning Trustee or Evaluator may petition a court to appoint
a successor.
Any Sponsor may resign as long as one Sponsor with a net worth of $2 million
remains and agrees to the resignation. The remaining Sponsors and the Trustee
may appoint a replacement. If there is only one Sponsor and it fails to perform
its duties or becomes bankrupt the Trustee may:
- remove it and appoint a replacement Sponsor;
- liquidate the Fund; or
- continue to act as Trustee without a Sponsor.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated acts as agent for the
Sponsors.
The Trust Indenture contains customary provisions limiting the liability of the
Trustee, the Sponsors and the Evaluator.
LEGAL OPINION
Davis Polk & Wardwell, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, as
counsel for the Sponsors, has given an opinion that the units are validly
issued. Special counsel located in the relevant states have given state and
local tax opinions.
AUDITORS
Deloitte & Touche LLP, 2 World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281,
independent accountants, audited the Statements of Condition included in this
prospectus.
SPONSORS
The Sponsors are:
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED (a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.)
P.O. Box 9051,
Princeton, NJ 08543-9051
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. (an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Citigroup
Inc.)
388 Greenwich Street--23rd Floor,
New York, NY 10013
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC. (a principal operating subsidiary of Morgan Stanley
Dean Witter & Co.)
Two World Trade Center--59th Floor,
New York, NY 10048
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PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED (an
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Prudential Insurance Company of America)
One New York Plaza
New York, NY 10292
PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED (a wholly-owned subsidiary of PaineWebber Group Inc.)
1285 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, NY 10019
Each Sponsor is a Delaware corporation and it, or its predecessor, has acted as
sponsor to many unit investment trusts. As a registered broker-dealer each
Sponsor buys and sells securities (including investment company shares) for
others (including investment companies) and participates as an underwriter in
various selling groups.
TRUSTEE
The Chase Manhattan Bank, Unit Investment Trust Department, 4 New York
Plaza--6th Floor, New York, New York 10004, is the Trustee. It is supervised by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System and New York State banking authorities.
UNDERWRITERS' AND SPONSORS' PROFITS
Underwriters receive sales charges when they sell units. The Sponsors also
realized a profit or loss on the initial date of deposit of the bonds. Any cash
made available by you to the Sponsors before the settlement date for those units
may be used in the Sponsors' businesses to the extent permitted by federal law
and may benefit the Sponsors.
A Sponsor or Underwriter may realize profits or sustain losses on bonds in the
Fund which were acquired from underwriting syndicates of which it was a member.
In maintaining a secondary market, the Sponsors will also realize profits or
sustain losses in the amount of any difference between the prices at which they
buy units and the prices at which they resell or redeem them.
PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
The Sponsors do not intend to qualify units for sale in any foreign countries.
This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell units in any country where
units cannot lawfully be sold.
CODE OF ETHICS
The Fund and the Agent for the Sponsors have each adopted a code of ethics
requiring reporting of personal securities transactions by its employees with
access to information on Fund transactions. Subject to certain conditions, the
codes permit employees to invest in Fund securities for their own accounts. The
codes are designed to prevent fraud, deception and misconduct against the Fund
and to provide reasonable standards of conduct. These codes are on file with the
Commission and you may obtain a copy by contacting the Commission at the address
listed on the back cover of this prospectus.
YEAR 2000 ISSUES
Many computer systems were designed in such a way that they may be unable to
distinguish between the year 2000 and the year 1900 (commonly known as the "Year
2000 Problem"). To date we are not aware
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of any major operational difficulties resulting from the computer system changes
necessary to prepare for the Year 2000. However, there can be no assurance that
the Year 2000 Problem will not adversely affect the issuers of the bonds
contained in a Portfolio. We cannot predict whether any impact will be material
to the Fund as a whole.
TAXES
The following summary describes some of the important income tax consequences of
holding units. It assumes that you are not a dealer, financial institution,
insurance company or other investor with special circumstances or subject to
special rules. You should consult your own tax adviser about your particular
circumstances.
At the date of issue of each bond, counsel for the issuer delivered an opinion
to the effect that interest on the bond is exempt from regular federal income
tax. However, interest may be subject to state and local taxes and may be taken
into account in determining your preference items for alternative minimum tax
purposes. Neither we nor our counsel have reviewed the issuance of the bonds,
related proceedings or the basis for the opinions of counsel for the issuers. We
cannot assure you that the issuer (or other users) have complied or will comply
with any requirements necessary for a bond to be tax-exempt. If any of the bonds
were determined not to be tax-exempt, you could be required to pay income tax
for current and prior years, and if the Fund were to sell the bond, it might
have to sell it at a substantial discount.
In the opinion of our counsel, under existing law:
GENERAL TREATMENT OF THE FUND AND YOUR INVESTMENT
The Fund will not be taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes, and
you will be considered to own directly your share of each bond in the Fund.
GAIN OR LOSS UPON DISPOSITION
When all or part of your share of a bond is disposed of (for example, when the
Fund sells, exchanges or redeems a bond or when you sell or exchange your
units), you will generally recognize capital gain or loss. Your gain, however,
will generally be ordinary income to the extent of any accrued "market
discount". Generally you will have market discount to the extent that your basis
in a bond when you purchase a unit is less than its stated redemption price at
maturity (or, if it is an original issue discount bond, the issue price
increased by original issue discount that has accrued on the bond before your
purchase). You should consult your tax adviser in this regard.
If your net long-term capital gains exceed your net short-term capital losses,
the excess may be subject to tax at a lower rate than ordinary income. Any
capital gain from the Fund will be long-term if you are considered to have held
your investment on each bond for more than one year and short-term otherwise. If
you are an individual and sell your units after holding them for more than one
year, you may be entitled to a 20% maximum federal tax rate on any resulting
gains. Consult your tax adviser in this regard. Because the deductibility of
capital
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losses is subject to limitations, you may not be able to deduct all of your
capital losses.
YOUR BASIS IN THE BONDS
Your aggregate basis in the bonds will be equal to the cost of your units,
including any sales charges and the organizational expenses you pay, adjusted to
reflect any accruals of "original issue discount," "acquisition premium" and
"bond premium". You should consult your tax adviser in this regard.
EXPENSES
If you are not a corporate investor, you will not be entitled to a deduction for
your share of fees and expenses of the Fund. Also, if you borrowed money in
order to purchase or carry your units, you will not be able to deduct the
interest on this borrowing for federal income tax purposes. The IRS may treat
your purchase of units as made with borrowed money even if the money is not
directly traceable to the purchase of units.
STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
Under the income tax laws of the State and City of New York, the Fund will not
be taxed as a corporation. If you are a New York taxpayer, your income from the
Fund will not be tax-exempt in New York except to the extent that the income is
earned on bonds that are tax-exempt for New York purposes. Depending on where
you live, your income from the Fund may be subject to state and local taxation.
You should consult your tax adviser in this regard.
CALIFORNIA TAXES
In the opinion of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Los Angeles, California, special
counsel on California tax matters:
Under the income tax laws of the State of California, the Trust will not be
taxed as a corporation and you will be considered to own directly your share of
each bond of the Trust. If you are a California taxpayer, your share of the
income from the bonds of the Trust will not be tax-exempt in California except
for California personal income tax purposes and only to the extent that the
income is earned on bonds that are exempt for such purposes. If you are a
California taxpayer and all or part of your share of a bond is disposed of (for
example, when a bond is sold, exchanged or redeemed at maturity or you sell or
exchange your units), you will recognize gain or loss for California tax
purposes. Depending on where you live, your income from the Trust may be subject
to state and local taxation. You should consult your tax advisor in this regard.
NEW JERSEY TAXES
In the opinion of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
special counsel on New Jersey tax matters:
The Fund will not be taxed as a corporation under the current income tax laws of
the State of New Jersey. Your income from the Fund may be subject to taxation
depending on where you live. If you are a New Jersey taxpayer your income from
the Fund (including gains on sales of bonds by the Fund) and gains on sales of
units by you will be tax-exempt to the extent that income and gains are earned
on bonds that are
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tax-exempt for New Jersey purposes. You should consult your tax adviser as to
the consequences to you with respect to any investment you make in the Fund.
PENNSYLVANIA TAXES
In the opinion of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
special counsel on Pennsylvania tax matters:
The Pennsylvania Trust will not be taxed as a corporation under the current
income tax laws of Pennsylvania. Your income from the Trust may be subject to
taxation depending on where you live. If you are a Pennsylvania taxpayer your
interest income from the Trust will be tax-exempt to the extent that income is
earned on bonds that are tax-exempt for Pennsylvania purposes. However, gains on
the sale of bonds by the Trust or on the sale of your units will be subject to
Pennsylvania income tax. If you are a Philadelphia resident you may be subject
to the Philadelphia school district tax on any gains realized from the sale of
bonds by the Trust or the sale of units by you to the extent either the bonds or
units have been held for six months or less. You should consult your tax adviser
as to the consequences to you with respect to any investment you make in the
Trust.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
You can receive at no cost supplemental information about the Fund by calling
the Trustee. The supplemental information includes more detailed risk disclosure
about the types of bonds that may be in the Fund's portfolios, general risk
disclosure concerning any insurance securing certain bonds, and general
information about the structure and operation of the Fund. The supplemental
information is also available from the SEC.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA TRUSTS),
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Sponsors, Trustee and Holders
of Municipal Investment Trust Fund, Multistate Series - 78
(California, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Trusts), Defined
Asset Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of condition of Municipal
Investment Trust Fund, Multistate Series - 78 (California, New Jersey,
New York and Pennsylvania Trusts), Defined Asset Funds, including the
portfolios, as of December 31, 1999 and the related statements of
operations and of changes in net assets for the years ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Trustee. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements 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
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. Securities owned at December 31, 1999, as shown
in such portfolios, were confirmed to us by The Chase Manhattan Bank,
the Trustee. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Trustee, 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 referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Municipal
Investment Trust Fund, Multistate Series - 78 (California, New Jersey,
New York and Pennsylvania Trusts) at December 31, 1999 and the results
of their operations and changes in their net assets for the
above-stated years in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, N.Y.
February 17, 2000
D - 1.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 2,426,919)(Note 1) ......... $ 2,664,105
Accrued interest................................ 55,863
Cash - principal ............................... 20
-------------
Total trust property ......................... 2,719,988
LESS LIABILITY:
Income advance from Trustee..................... 20,290
-------------
NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
2,648 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... $ 2,664,125
Undistributed net investment income ............ 35,573 $ 2,699,698
------------- =============
UNIT VALUE ($ 2,699,698 / 2,648 units)............ $ 1,019.52
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 2.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 165,855 $ 176,081 $ 194,846
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (4,594) (4,760) (5,366)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (1,355) (1,337) (1,551)
----------------------------------------------
Net investment income .................. 159,906 169,984 187,929
----------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 14,599 38,076 52,916
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (228,451) 8,312 43,214
----------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (213,852) 46,388 96,130
----------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ (53,946) $ 216,372 $ 284,059
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 3.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 159,906 $ 169,984 $ 187,929
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 14,599 38,076 52,916
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (228,451) 8,312 43,214
----------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations ............ (53,946) 216,372 284,059
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (160,115) (170,513) (189,169)
Principal .............................. (2,542) (12,229) (21,373)
----------------------------------------------
Total distributions .................... (162,657) (182,742) (210,542)
----------------------------------------------
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (1,053) (3,151) (6,174)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (94,482) (297,228) (557,273)
----------------------------------------------
Total share transactions ............... (95,535) (300,379) (563,447)
----------------------------------------------
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS ............... (312,138) (266,749) (489,930)
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 3,011,836 3,278,585 3,768,515
----------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 2,699,698 $ 3,011,836 $ 3,278,585
==============================================
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 58.60 $ 58.86 $ 59.26
==============================================
Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 0.96 $ 4.38 $ 6.90
==============================================
Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 1,019.52 $ 1,099.21 $ 1,087.06
==============================================
TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 92 276 533
Outstanding at end of year ............. 2,648 2,740 3,016
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 4.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a
Unit Investment Trust. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
2. DISTRIBUTIONS
A distribution of net investment income is made to Holders each month.
Receipts other than interest, after deductions for redemptions and
applicable expenses, are also distributed periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 2,648 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 2,589,126
Less sales charge .......................................... 116,512
-----------
Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 2,472,614
Redemptions of units - net cost of 1,102 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (129,461)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 133,523
Principal distributions .................................... (49,737)
Unrealized appreciation of investments...................... 237,186
-----------
Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 2,664,125
===========
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 1999, unrealized appreciation of investments, based
on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $237,186, all of
which related to appreciated securities. The cost of investment
securities for Federal income tax purposes was $2,426,919 at December
31, 1999.
D - 5.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA TRUST) (INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issue Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 Berkeley Unified Sch. Dist. (Alameda AAA $ 210,000 5.875 % 2016(5) 08/01/04 $ 190,367 $ 224,666
Cnty., CA), 1992 G.O. Bonds, @ 102.000
Ser. C (AMBAC Ins.)
2 Certificates of Part., California AAA 335,000 5.500 2023 07/01/03 278,663 312,448
Statewide Comm. Dev. Auth., St. Joseph @ 102.000
Hlth. Sys. Oblig. Group (AMBAC Ins.)
3 Certification of Participation , AAA 145,000 6.400 2022(5) 04/01/02 140,447 153,701
Stockton - East Water District, CA, @ 102.000
Ser. 1992 A (AMBAC Ins.)
355,000 6.400 2022 04/01/02 343,853 360,772
@ 102.000
4 Department of Wtr. and Pwr. of The AAA 355,000 5.875 2030 09/01/03 311,122 348,291
City of Los Angeles, CA, Elec. Plant @ 102.000
Rfdg. Rev. Bonds, Issue of 1993
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
5 Redev. Agy. of the City and Cnty. of AAA 595,000 6.800 2019 07/01/04 599,706 639,970
San Francisco, CA, Lease Rev. @ 102.000
Bonds (George R. Moscone Conv. Ctr.),
Ser. 1994 (FSAM Ins.)
6 Sacramento Mun. Util. Dist., CA, Elec. AAA 45,000 6.375 2022(5) 08/15/02 43,440 47,932
Rev. Bonds, 1992 Ser. B (MBIA Ins.) @ 102.000
</TABLE>
D - 6.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(CALIFORNIA TRUST) (INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
7 San Francisco State Building AAA $ 70,000 6.750 % 2025(5) 07/01/04 $ 70,277 $ 77,286
Authority, CA, Cert of Part. @ 102.000
(FSA Ins.)
15,000 6.750 2025 07/01/04 15,059 15,854
@ 102.000
8 The City of Los Angeles, CA, AAA 500,000 5.700 2023 06/01/2003 433,985 483,185
Wastewater Sys. Rev. Bonds, @ 102.000
Ser. 1993- B (MBIA Ins.)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2,625,000 $ 2,426,919 $ 2,664,105
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D - 26.
D - 7.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW JERSEY TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 2,392,027)(Note 1) ......... $ 2,580,236
Accrued interest................................ 41,915
Cash - principal ............................... 394
-------------
Total trust property ......................... 2,622,545
LESS LIABILITY:
Income advance from Trustee..................... 8,619
-------------
NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
2,572 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... $ 2,580,630
Undistributed net investment income ............ 33,296 $ 2,613,926
------------- =============
UNIT VALUE ($ 2,613,926 / 2,572 units)............ $ 1,016.30
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
D - 8.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW JERSEY TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 166,264 $ 179,730 $ 189,032
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (4,714) (4,902) (5,442)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (1,379) (1,354) (1,396)
----------------------------------------------
Net investment income .................. 160,171 173,474 182,194
----------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 28,201 38,633 9,506
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (224,401) (6,107) 101,087
----------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (196,200) 32,526 110,593
----------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ (36,029) $ 206,000 $ 292,787
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 9.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW JERSEY TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 160,171 $ 173,474 $ 182,194
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 28,201 38,633 9,506
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (224,401) (6,107) 101,087
----------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations ............ (36,029) 206,000 292,787
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (160,252) (173,849) (182,392)
Principal .............................. (12,361) (12,319) (7,699)
----------------------------------------------
Total distributions .................... (172,613) (186,168) (190,091)
----------------------------------------------
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (3,198) (2,533) (789)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (256,456) (242,067) (74,944)
----------------------------------------------
Total share transactions ............... (259,654) (244,600) (75,733)
----------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS .... (468,296) (224,768) 26,963
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 3,082,222 3,306,990 3,280,027
----------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 2,613,926 $ 3,082,222 $ 3,306,990
==============================================
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 58.52 $ 58.82 $ 58.91
==============================================
Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 4.70 $ 4.37 $ 2.53
==============================================
Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 1,016.30 $ 1,093.37 $ 1,086.75
==============================================
TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 247 224 71
Outstanding at end of year ............. 2,572 2,819 3,043
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 10.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW JERSEY TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a
Unit Investment Trust. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
2. DISTRIBUTIONS
A distribution of net investment income is made to Holders each month.
Receipts other than interest, after deductions for redemptions and
applicable expenses, are also distributed periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 2,572 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 2,536,210
Less sales charge .......................................... 114,145
-----------
Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 2,422,065
Redemptions of units - net cost of 678 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (72,966)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 83,859
Principal distributions .................................... (40,537)
Unrealized appreciation of investments...................... 188,209
-----------
Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 2,580,630
===========
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 1999, unrealized appreciation of investments, based
on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $188,209, all of
which related to appreciated securities. The cost of investment
securities for Federal income tax purposes was $2,392,027 at December
31, 1999.
D - 11.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW JERSEY TRUST)(INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 County of Hudson, NJ, Corr. Fac. Rfdg. AAA $ 500,000 6.600 % 2021 06/01/02 $ 503,695 $ 524,980
Certs. of Part., Ser. 1992 (MBIA Ins.) @ 101.500
2 New Jersey Econ. Dev. Auth., Gas AAA 445,000 6.350 2022 10/01/04 433,626 455,021
Facilities Rfdg. Rev. Bonds (NUI Corp. @ 102.000
Proj.), 1994 Ser. A (AMBAC Ins.)
3 New Jersey Educl. Facilities Auth., AAA 315,000 6.125 2022(5) 07/01/02 299,952 331,692
Rev. Bonds, Jersey City State College @ 102.000
Iss., Ser. 1992 D (MBIA Ins.)
4 New Jersey Hlth. Care Fac. Fin. Auth., AAA 175,000 6.250 2021 07/01/04 168,436 177,891
Rev. Bonds, Jersey Shore Med. Ctr. @ 102.000
Oblig. Grp. Issue, Ser. 1994
(AMBAC Ins.)
5 New Jersey Hlth. Care Fac. Fin. Auth., AAA 205,000 6.250 2021(5) 07/01/04 197,310 219,696
Rev. Bonds, Jersey Shore Med. Ctr. @ 102.000
Oblig. Grp. Issue, Ser. 1994
(AMBAC Ins.)
6 New Jersey Hlth. Care Facilities AAA 170,000 6.250 2024(5) 07/01/04 162,311 182,546
Financing Auth., Monmouth Med. Center @ 102.000
Issue., Ser. C (FSAM Ins.)
7 Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, AAA 320,000 5.875 2022 12/01/02 292,457 316,998
NJ, Swr. Sys. Bonds, Ser. D @ 102.000
(AMBAC Ins.)
</TABLE>
D - 12.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78,
(NEW JERSEY TRUST)(INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
8 The Poll. Ctl. Fin. Auth. of Salem AAA $ 400,000 5.550 % 2033 11/01/2003 $ 334,240 $ 371,412
Cnty., NJ, Poll. Ctl. Rev. Rfdg. Bonds, @ 102.000
(Pub. Svc. Elec. & Gas Co. Proj.)
1993 Ser. C (MBIA Ins.)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2,530,000 $ 2,392,027 $ 2,580,236
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D -26.
D - 13.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW YORK TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 3,964,504)(Note 1) ......... $ 4,364,922
Accrued interest................................ 98,630
Cash - principal ............................... 7
-------------
Total trust property ......................... 4,463,559
LESS LIABILITY:
Income advance from Trustee..................... 37,555
-------------
NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
4,270 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... $ 4,364,929
Undistributed net investment income ............ 61,075 $ 4,426,004
------------- =============
UNIT VALUE ($ 4,426,004 / 4,270 units)............ $ 1,036.53
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 14.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW YORK TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 265,901 $ 276,766 $ 311,625
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (5,851) (6,007) (6,836)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (2,175) (2,054) (2,239)
----------------------------------------------
Net investment income .................. 257,875 268,705 302,550
----------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 19,384 28,062 90,161
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (305,999) 53,449 60,130
----------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (286,615) 81,511 150,291
----------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ (28,740) $ 350,216 $ 452,841
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 15.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW YORK TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 257,875 $ 268,705 $ 302,550
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 19,384 28,062 90,161
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (305,999) 53,449 60,130
----------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations ............ (28,740) 350,216 452,841
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (256,755) (270,043) (303,755)
Principal .............................. (6,106) (9,438) (20,905)
----------------------------------------------
Total distributions .................... (262,861) (279,481) (324,660)
----------------------------------------------
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (1,917) (2,282) (9,874)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (140,761) (198,987) (808,552)
----------------------------------------------
Total share transactions ............... (142,678) (201,269) (818,426)
----------------------------------------------
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS ............... (434,279) (130,534) (690,245)
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 4,860,283 4,990,817 5,681,062
----------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 4,426,004 $ 4,860,283 $ 4,990,817
==============================================
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 59.33 $ 59.55 $ 59.92
==============================================
Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 1.43 $ 2.12 $ 4.49
==============================================
Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 1,036.53 $ 1,104.11 $ 1,088.51
==============================================
TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 132 183 764
Outstanding at end of year ............. 4,270 4,402 4,585
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 16.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW YORK TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a
Unit Investment Trust. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
2. DISTRIBUTIONS
A distribution of net investment income is made to Holders each month.
Receipts other than interest, after deductions for redemptions and
applicable expenses, are also distributed periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
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<S> <C>
Cost of 4,270 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 4,195,009
Less sales charge .......................................... 188,777
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Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 4,006,232
Redemptions of units - net cost of 1,230 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (148,009)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 150,226
Principal distributions .................................... (43,938)
Unrealized appreciation of investments...................... 400,418
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Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 4,364,929
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4. INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 1999, unrealized appreciation of investments, based
on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $400,418, all of
which related to appreciated securities. The cost of investment
securities for Federal income tax purposes was $3,964,504 at December
31, 1999.
D - 17.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW YORK TRUST)(INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of of Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Dorm. Auth. of the State of New York, AAA $ 215,000 6.750 % 2024(5) 07/01/04 $ 215,849 $ 235,537
City Univ. Sys. Consol. Third Gen. @ 102.000
Resolution Rev. Bonds, 1994 Ser. 2
(MBIA Ins.)
New York State Hsg. Fin. Agy., Svc. AAA 655,000 5.875 2014 09/15/03 599,633 660,450
Contract Oblig. Rev. Bonds, 1993 @ 102.000
Ser. C Rfdg. (CAPMAC Ins.)
New York State Med. Care Fac. Fin. AAA 400,000 6.500 2019(5) 08/15/02 390,460 425,136
Agy., Mental Hlth. Svc. Fac. Imp. Rev. @ 102.000
Bonds, 1994 Ser. E (FSAM Ins.)
180,000 6.500 2024(5) 08/15/04 175,372 195,350
@ 102.000
5,000 6.500 2024 08/15/04 4,871 5,121
@ 102.000
70,000 6.500 2019 08/15/02 68,330 71,389
@ 102.000
New York State Med. Care Fac. Fin. AAA 700,000 6.900 2034(5) 02/15/05 705,649 773,213
Agy., NY Hosp. FHA-Ins. Mtge. Rev. @ 102.000
Bonds, 1994 Ser. A (AMBAC Ins.)
New York State Thruway Auth., Gen. Rev. AAA 525,000 5.500 2023(5) 01/01/02 445,830 534,335
Bonds, Ser. A (Financial Guaranty Ins.) @ 100.000
</TABLE>
D - 18.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(NEW YORK TRUST)(INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 New York State Urban Dev. Corp., Corr. AAA $ 700,000 5.250 % 2018 01/01/03 $ 581,798 $ 636,951
Fac. Rev. Bonds, Rfdg. Ser. 1993 @ 102.000
(AMBAC Ins.)
7 State of New York Mtge. Agy., AAA 800,000 6.450 2017 09/01/04 776,712 827,440
Homeowner Mtge. Rev. Bonds, Ser. 43 @ 102.000
(MBIA Ins.)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 4,250,000 $ 3,964,504 $ 4,364,922
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D - 26.
D - 19.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(PENNSYLVANIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
As of December 31, 1999
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<S> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities
at value (cost $ 2,294,738)(Note 1) ......... $ 2,480,368
Accrued interest................................ 34,092
Cash - income .................................. 10,093
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Total trust property ......................... 2,524,553
LESS LIABILITIES:
Income advance from Trustee..................... $ 8,312
Principal advance from Trustee ................. 278 8,590
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NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
2,477 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3) ............... 2,480,090
Undistributed net investment income ............ 35,873 $ 2,515,963
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UNIT VALUE ($ 2,515,963 / 2,477 units)............ $ 1,015.73
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 20.
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MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(PENNSYLVANIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income ........................ $ 163,108 $ 176,555 $ 184,846
Trustee's fees and expenses ............ (4,534) (4,680) (5,196)
Sponsors' fees ......................... (1,371) (1,288) (1,382)
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Net investment income .................. 157,203 170,587 178,268
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 35,773 5,294 19,932
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (242,947) 16,563 61,255
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Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments ........... (207,174) 21,857 81,187
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS .............. $ (49,971) $ 192,444 $ 259,455
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 21.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(PENNSYLVANIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .................. $ 157,203 $ 170,587 $ 178,268
Realized gain on
securities sold or redeemed .......... 35,773 5,294 19,932
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ....................... (242,947) 16,563 61,255
----------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations ............ (49,971) 192,444 259,455
----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2):
Income ................................ (157,922) (170,629) (178,433)
Principal .............................. (5,911) (3,244) (13,272)
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Total distributions .................... (163,833) (173,873) (191,705)
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Redemption amounts - income ............ (4,373) (795) (3,230)
Redemption amounts - principal ......... (361,958) (62,422) (238,229)
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Total share transactions ............... (366,331) (63,217) (241,459)
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS ............... (580,135) (44,646) (173,709)
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......... 3,096,098 3,140,744 3,314,453
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NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................ $ 2,515,963 $ 3,096,098 $ 3,140,744
==============================================
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during
year ................................. $ 59.46 $ 59.87 $ 60.03
==============================================
Principal distributions during
year ................................. $ 2.32 $ 1.15 $ 4.61
==============================================
Net asset value at end of
year ................................. $ 1,015.73 $ 1,097.52 $ 1,090.91
==============================================
TRUST UNITS:
Redeemed during year ................... 344 58 228
Outstanding at end of year ............. 2,477 2,821 2,879
==============================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 22.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(PENNSYLVANIA TRUST), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a
Unit Investment Trust. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
(A) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities.
(B) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(C) Interest income is recorded as earned.
2. DISTRIBUTIONS
A distribution of net investment income is made to Holders each month.
Receipts other than interest, after deductions for redemptions and
applicable expenses, are also distributed periodically.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 2,477 units at Date of Deposit ..................... $ 2,442,135
Less sales charge .......................................... 109,906
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Net amount applicable to Holders ........................... 2,332,229
Redemptions of units - net cost of 773 units redeemed
less redemption amounts (principal)....................... (85,454)
Realized gain on securities sold or redeemed ............... 73,692
Principal distributions .................................... (26,007)
Unrealized appreciation of investments...................... 185,630
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Net capital applicable to Holders .......................... $ 2,480,090
===========
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 1999, unrealized appreciation of investments, based
on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $185,630, all of
which related to appreciated securities. The cost of investment
securities for Federal income tax purposes was $2,294,738 at December
31, 1999.
D - 23.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(PENNSYLVANIA TRUST)(INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issue Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 Bucks Cnty. Wtr. and Swr. Auth., Bucks AAA $ 75,000 6.750 % 2019(5) 12/01/02 $ 75,448 $ 79,267
Cnty., PA, Collection Swr. Sys. Swr. @ 100.000
Rev. Bonds, Ser. of 1994
(Financial Guaranty Ins.)
2 Cambria Cnty. Hosp. Dev. Auth., PA, AAA 405,000 6.375 2018(5) 07/01/02 384,944 427,939
Hosp. Rev. Rfdg. and Imp. Bonds @ 102.000
Ser. B of 1992 (Conemaugh Valley Mem.
Hosp. Proj.), (Connie Lee Ins.)
3 City of Philadelphia, PA, Gas Wks. Rev. AAA 285,000 6.375 2026 07/01/03 272,907 287,294
Bonds, Fourteenth Ser. 1993 A @ 102.000
(CAPMAC Ins.)
AAA 140,000 6.375 2026(5) 07/01/03 134,060 149,726
@ 102.000
4 Hampton Twp. Sch. Dist., Allegheny AAA 375,000 6.750 2021(5) 11/15/04 377,636 406,575
Cnty., PA, G.O. Bonds, Ser. of 1995 @ 100.000
(AMBAC Ins.)
5 Montgomery Cnty. Higher Educ. and Hlth. AAA 500,000 6.500 2022 12/15/02 481,315 509,490
Auth., PA, Montgomery Cnty., PA St. @ 102.000
Joseph's Univ. Rev. Bonds, Ser. of
1992 (Connie Lee Ins.)
6 Montgomery Cnty., PA, Higher Educ. and AAA 450,000 5.125 2024 06/01/04 354,636 381,537
Hlth. Auth., Hosp. Rev. Bonds, Ser. @ 102.000
1994 A (Abington Mem. Hosp.)
(AMBAC Ins.)
</TABLE>
D - 24.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND, MULTISTATE SERIES - 78
(PENNSYLVANIA TRUST) (INSURED), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
As of December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating of Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of Issues Face Redemption
Securities (1) (4) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost Value(2)
---------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
7 Pennsylvania Higher Educl. Fac. Auth., AAA $ 230,000 6.000 % 2017(5) 12/15/02 $ 213,792 $ 238,540
Rev. Bonds, State Sys. of Higher @ 100.000
Educ., Ser. F (AMBAC Ins.)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2,460,000 $ 2,294,738 $ 2,480,368
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolios on page D - 26.
D - 24.
<PAGE>
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FUND,
MULTISTATE SERIES - 78 (CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY,
NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA TRUSTS), DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO PORTFOLIOS
As of December 31, 1999
(1) The ratings of the bonds are by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, or by
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. if followed by "(m)", or by Fitch
Investors Service, Inc. if followed by "(f)"; "NR" indicates that this
bond is not currently rated by any of the above-mentioned rating
services. These ratings have been furnished by the Evaluator but not
confirmed with the rating agencies.
(2) See Notes to Financial Statements.
(3) Optional redemption provisions, which may be exercised in whole or in
part, are initially at prices of par plus a premium, then subsequently
at prices declining to par. Certain securities may provide for
redemption at par prior or in addition to any optional or mandatory
redemption dates or maturity, for example, through the operation of a
maintenance and replacement fund, if proceeds are not able to be used
as contemplated,the project is condemned or sold or the project is
destroyed and insurance proceeds are used to redeem the securities.
Many of the securities are also subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption commencing on dates which may be prior to the date on which
securities may be optionally redeemed. Sinking fund redemptions are at
par and redeem only part of the issue. Some of the securities have
mandatory sinking funds which contain optional provisions permitting
the issuer to increase the principal amount of securities called on a
mandatory redemption date. The sinking fund redemptions with optional
provisions may, and optional refunding redemptions generally will,
occur at times when the redeemed securities have an offering side
evaluation which represents a premium over par. To the extent that the
securities were acquired at a price higher than the redemption price,
this will represent a loss of capital when compared with the Public
Offering Price of the Units when acquired. Distributions will
generally be reduced by the amount of the income which would otherwise
have been paid with respect to redeemed securities and there will be
distributed to Holders any principal amount and premium received on
such redemption after satisfying any redemption requests for Units
received by the Fund. The estimated current return may be affected by
redemptions.
(4) All securities are insured, either on an individual basis or by
portfolio insurance, by a municipal bond insurance company which has
been assigned "AAA" claims paying ability by Standard & Poor's.
Accordingly, Standard & Poor's has assigned a "AAA" rating to the
securities. Securities covered by portfolio insurance are rated "AAA"
only as long as they remain in the Trust.
(5) Bonds with an aggregate face amount of $470,000 of the California
Trust, $690,000 of the New Jersey Trust, $2,020,000 of the New York
Trust and $ 1,225,000 of the Pennsylvania Trust have been pre-refunded
and are expected to be called for redemption on the optional
redemption provision dates shown.
D - 26.
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DEFINED ASSET FUNDS--REGISTERED TRADEMARK--
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<S> <C>
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