Federated Income Securities Trust

06/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/25/2026 10:40

Semi-Annual Report by Investment Company (Form N-CSRS)

United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form N-CSR
Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies

811-4577
 (Investment Company Act File Number)

Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust
 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(412) 288-1900
(Registrant's Telephone Number)

Peter J. Germain, Esquire
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)

Date of Fiscal Year End: 2026-10-31

Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended 2026-04-30

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Class A Shares / FMUAX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | April 30, 2026
A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-341-7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as an annualized percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A Shares $50 0.99%
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $1,434,783,161
Number of Investments 409
Portfolio Turnover 12%
Fund Holdings
Top Security Types
(% of Net Assets)
Equity Securities 48.4%
Tax-Exempt, Fixed-Income Securities 46.9%
Tax-Exempt, Short-Term Securities 4.4%
Top Sectors - Equity
(% Equity Securities)
Top Sectors - Tax-Exempt
(% Tax-Exempt Securities)
Availability of Additional Information
Additional information is available on the Fund's website at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation, including its:
• prospectus • financial information • holdings • proxy voting information
CUSIP 31420C837
30216-A (6/26)
FederatedHermes.com/us
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
© 2026 Federated Hermes, Inc.
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Class C Shares / FMUCX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | April 30, 2026
A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-341-7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as an annualized percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C Shares $88 1.74%
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $1,434,783,161
Number of Investments 409
Portfolio Turnover 12%
Fund Holdings
Top Security Types
(% of Net Assets)
Equity Securities 48.4%
Tax-Exempt, Fixed-Income Securities 46.9%
Tax-Exempt, Short-Term Securities 4.4%
Top Sectors - Equity
(% Equity Securities)
Top Sectors - Tax-Exempt
(% Tax-Exempt Securities)
Availability of Additional Information
Additional information is available on the Fund's website at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation, including its:
• prospectus • financial information • holdings • proxy voting information
CUSIP 31420C811
30216-B (6/26)
FederatedHermes.com/us
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
© 2026 Federated Hermes, Inc.
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Class F Shares / FMUFX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | April 30, 2026
A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-341-7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as an annualized percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F Shares $50 0.99%
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $1,434,783,161
Number of Investments 409
Portfolio Turnover 12%
Fund Holdings
Top Security Types
(% of Net Assets)
Equity Securities 48.4%
Tax-Exempt, Fixed-Income Securities 46.9%
Tax-Exempt, Short-Term Securities 4.4%
Top Sectors - Equity
(% Equity Securities)
Top Sectors - Tax-Exempt
(% Tax-Exempt Securities)
Availability of Additional Information
Additional information is available on the Fund's website at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation, including its:
• prospectus • financial information • holdings • proxy voting information
CUSIP 31420C720
30216-C (6/26)
FederatedHermes.com/us
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
© 2026 Federated Hermes, Inc.
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
Institutional Shares / FMUIX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | April 30, 2026
A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-341-7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as an annualized percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares $38 0.74%
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $1,434,783,161
Number of Investments 409
Portfolio Turnover 12%
Fund Holdings
Top Security Types
(% of Net Assets)
Equity Securities 48.4%
Tax-Exempt, Fixed-Income Securities 46.9%
Tax-Exempt, Short-Term Securities 4.4%
Top Sectors - Equity
(% Equity Securities)
Top Sectors - Tax-Exempt
(% Tax-Exempt Securities)
Availability of Additional Information
Additional information is available on the Fund's website at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation, including its:
• prospectus • financial information • holdings • proxy voting information
CUSIP 31420C654
30216-D (6/26)
FederatedHermes.com/us
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
© 2026 Federated Hermes, Inc.
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Item 2. Code of Ethics

Not Applicable

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

Not Applicable

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Not Applicable

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not Applicable

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

(a) The registrant's Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Financial Statements filed under Item 7 of this form.

(b) Not Applicable

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Companies
Semi-Annual Financial Statements
and Additional Information
April 30, 2026
 
 
Share Class | Ticker
A | FMUAX
C | FMUCX
F | FMUFX
Institutional | FMUIX
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund
A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust
Not FDIC Insured ▪ May Lose Value ▪ No Bank Guarantee
CONTENTS 
Portfolio of Investments
1
Financial Highlights
15
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
19
Statement of Operations
20
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
21
Notes to Financial Statements
22
Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract
29
Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2026 (unaudited)  
Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
         
COMMON STOCKS-48.4%
Communication Services-4.9%
116,585
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
$   44,861,908
354,695
AT&T, Inc.
    9,268,180
13,172
Meta Platforms, Inc.
    8,060,079
161,869
Verizon Communications, Inc.
    7,774,568
TOTAL
69,964,735
Consumer Discretionary-3.4%
77,073
1
Amazon.com, Inc.
   20,428,969
1,325
1
AutoZone, Inc.
    4,907,840
104,125
Bath & Body Works, Inc.
    2,024,190
42,000
1
HBX Group International PLC
      346,392
11,701
Home Depot, Inc.
    3,847,289
8,390
1
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.
    1,155,303
63,678
Nike, Inc., Class B
    2,824,756
238,328
1
PENN Entertainment, Inc.
    4,161,207
8,581
1
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
    4,612,116
82,195
Whirlpool Corp.
    4,607,851
TOTAL
48,915,913
Consumer Staples-3.0%
2,732
Costco Wholesale Corp.
    2,771,696
214,802
JBS NV-A
    3,449,720
65,078
McCormick & Co., Inc.
    3,308,566
30,338
Philip Morris International, Inc.
    5,007,894
31,128
Procter & Gamble Co.
    4,578,617
139,310
The Coca-Cola Co.
   10,972,056
103,507
WalMart, Inc.
   13,655,678
TOTAL
43,744,227
Energy-2.5%
31,503
Chevron Corp.
    6,089,845
54,167
ConocoPhillips
    6,813,125
91,829
Exxon Mobil Corp.
   14,171,970
2,900
1
HMH Holding, Inc.
       61,480
20,903
Valero Energy Corp.
    5,279,680
38,472
Williams Cos., Inc.
    2,935,798
TOTAL
35,351,898
Financials-7.1%
24,142
American Express Co.
    7,799,073
52,378
Ares Management Corp.
    6,149,177
14,829
Assurant, Inc.
    3,503,648
106,447
Bank of America Corp.
    5,690,657
6,829
BlackRock, Inc.
    7,276,982
17,240
Capital One Financial Co.
    3,298,012
68,168
Charles Schwab Corp.
    6,246,916
79,086
Citigroup, Inc.
   10,121,426
68,190
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
    4,435,760
31,000
1
Ethos Technologies, Inc.
      543,740
50,000
1
Exzeo Group, Inc.
      810,000
3,068
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    2,834,126
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
1
Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
         
COMMON STOCKS-continued
Financials-continued
32,319
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
$    5,109,311
61,622
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
   19,301,859
32,000
1
PicS NV
      386,880
9,779
Progressive Corp., OH
    1,968,317
35,305
UMB Financial Corp.
    4,454,432
18,992
Visa, Inc., Class A
    6,264,321
41,212
1
Wealthfront Corp.
      433,962
21,577
Willis Towers Watson PLC
    5,528,027
TOTAL
102,156,626
Health Care-5.3%
32,149
AbbVie, Inc.
    6,793,727
25,455
AstraZeneca PLC
    4,839,504
35,992
1
Boston Scientific Corp.
    2,073,499
136,687
1
Caris Life Sciences, Inc.
    2,597,053
21,930
Danaher Corp.
    3,924,373
16,138
Eli Lilly & Co.
   15,082,575
8,500
1
Generate Biomedicines, Inc.
      107,355
26,513
Johnson & Johnson
    6,094,013
60,000
1
Lumexa Imaging Holdings, Inc.
      574,200
9,316
McKesson Corp.
    7,594,403
66,516
Medtronic PLC
    5,385,801
37,078
Merck & Co., Inc.
    4,048,176
185,376
Pfizer, Inc.
    4,949,539
11,093
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
    5,313,103
17,355
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
    6,429,680
TOTAL
75,807,001
Industrials-5.2%
16,700
1
CSG B.V.
      362,071
6,576
Cummins, Inc.
    4,412,562
80,942
Delta Air Lines 2020-1 Class
    5,503,247
20,730
Dover Corp.
    4,693,479
21,893
Eaton Corp. PLC
    9,479,888
1,926
1
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC
       49,325
16,444
GE Aerospace
    4,767,609
7,210
GE Vernova, Inc.
    7,811,747
3,469
Northrop Grumman Corp.
    2,010,216
11,308
Parker-Hannifin Corp.
   10,283,721
33,428
RTX Corp.
    5,885,668
7,345
1
Saia, Inc.
    3,296,583
16,750
Siemens Energy AG
    3,552,854
22,545
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    1,762,117
2,589
United Rentals, Inc.
    2,485,026
31,686
1
Vincorion SE
      828,557
31,401
Waste Management, Inc.
    7,302,303
4,000
1
York Space Systems, Inc.
      132,640
TOTAL
74,619,613
Information Technology-12.3%
31,980
1
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
   11,336,590
108,154
Apple, Inc.
   29,347,588
29,128
Applied Materials, Inc.
   11,490,705
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
2
Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
         
COMMON STOCKS-continued
Information Technology-continued
41,047
1
Arista Networks, Inc.
$    7,089,227
73,917
Broadcom, Inc.
   30,855,173
5,587
1
F5, Inc.
    1,809,629
148,273
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
    4,265,814
23,916
IBM Corp.
    5,524,118
15,271
Innoscripta SE
    1,211,633
2,012
KLA Corp.
    3,521,704
31,861
Marvell Technology, Inc.
    5,261,844
16,801
Micron Technology, Inc.
    8,688,805
49,770
Microsoft Corp.
   20,295,211
12,326
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
    5,411,484
102,219
NVIDIA Corp.
   20,399,846
18,548
Salesforce, Inc.
    3,274,279
10,110
SAP SE
    1,730,993
6,108
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC
    4,114,593
9,000
Tekscend Photomask Corp.
      238,167
TOTAL
175,867,403
Materials-1.5%
13,557
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
    2,549,317
90,013
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
    5,200,951
14,771
Linde PLC
    7,402,339
20,316
Vulcan Materials Co.
    6,130,150
TOTAL
21,282,757
Real Estate-0.0%
61,000
NS Group, Inc.
      675,591
Utilities-3.2%
56,764
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
    7,782,912
365,281
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
   15,944,516
104,788
NextEra Energy, Inc.
   10,256,649
141,806
PPL Corp.
    5,309,217
65,887
Southern Co.
    6,371,273
TOTAL
45,664,567
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(IDENTIFIED COST $357,136,146)
694,050,331
MUNICIPAL BONDS-46.9%
Alabama-1.3%
$5,000,000
Black Belt Energy Gas District, AL, Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2025F), (Pacific Life Insurance Co. GTD),
5.000%, 12/1/2035
    5,296,709
1,950,000
Black Belt Energy Gas District, AL, Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2026B), (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce GTD),
5.000%, 12/1/2034
    2,098,604
1,500,000
Black Belt Energy Gas District, AL, Gas Project Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2023D-1), (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
GTD), 5.500%, Mandatory Tender 2/1/2029
    1,574,503
5,000,000
Energy Southeast, AL, Energy Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A-1), (Morgan Stanley GTD), 5.500%, Mandatory
Tender 1/1/2031
    5,370,265
2,010,000
Lower Alabama Gas District, Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GTD),
5.000%, 9/1/2031
    2,113,922
2,000,000
Lower Alabama Gas District, Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GTD),
5.000%, 9/1/2046
    2,064,608
TOTAL
18,518,611
Arizona-1.4%
1,320,000
Arizona Board of Regents (Arizona State University), System Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A), 5.000%, 7/1/2042
    1,446,877
  665,000
2
Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Paradise Schools), Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 7/1/2036
      665,270
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
3
Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Arizona-continued
$2,500,000
Phoenix, AZ Civic Improvement Corp. - Airport System (Phoenix, AZ Aviation Department), Junior Lien Airport Revenue
Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 7/1/2049
$    2,552,963
2,760,000
Phoenix, AZ IDA (GreatHearts Arizona), Education Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.000%, 7/1/2034
    2,761,700
1,500,000
Phoenix, AZ IDA (GreatHearts Arizona), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.560%),
5.250%, 7/1/2060
    1,471,233
2,000,000
2
Pima County, AZ IDA (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 6.875%, 11/15/2052
    2,114,813
8,170,000
Salt River Project, AZ Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Electric System Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B),
5.000%, 1/1/2035
    9,454,640
TOTAL
20,467,496
California-1.3%
2,000,000
California Health Facilities Financing Authority (Providence St. Joseph Health), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014B),
5.000%, 10/1/2044
    2,001,148
1,135,000
2
California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2045
    1,135,026
   45,000
California State University (The Trustees of), Systemwide Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 11/1/2030
       45,094
1,565,000
California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.000%, 9/1/2052
    1,632,075
2,000,000
Los Angeles, CA Department of Airports, Senior Revenue Green Bonds (Series 2022I), 5.000%, 5/15/2048
    2,083,114
1,140,000
M-S-R Energy Authority, CA, Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), (Citigroup, Inc. GTD),
6.125%, 11/1/2029
    1,199,080
3,940,000
San Diego County, CA Regional Airport Authority, Subordinate Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 7/1/2046
    3,848,548
1,080,000
San Diego, CA Unified School District, UT GO Dedicated Property Tax Bonds (Series 2022M-2), 4.550%, 7/1/2052
    1,089,204
2,500,000
San Francisco, CA City & County Airport Commission, Second Series Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2023D),
5.250%, 5/1/2048
    2,685,680
2,440,000
University of California (The Regents of), Limited Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2017M), 5.000%, 5/15/2036
    2,488,926
TOTAL
18,207,895
Colorado-1.5%
1,500,000
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (University Lab School), Charter School Refunding & Improvement
Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/15/2035
    1,500,534
  250,000
Colorado Health Facilities Authority (Christian Living Communities), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016),
5.000%, 1/1/2037
      250,392
1,200,000
Colorado Health Facilities Authority (CommonSpirit Health), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.500%, 11/1/2047
    1,266,984
5,880,000
Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise, C-470 Express Lanes Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2017),
5.000%, 12/31/2051
    5,819,174
1,365,000
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority (CommonSpirit Health), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A-1), 4.000%, 8/1/2044
    1,246,313
2,500,000
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority (Intermountain Healthcare Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A),
5.000%, 5/15/2054
    2,548,084
1,500,000
Denver, CO City & County Department of Aviation, Airport System Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B),
5.250%, 11/15/2053
    1,566,088
4,000,000
Denver, CO City & County Department of Aviation, Airport System Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2022C),
5.250%, 11/15/2053
    4,169,325
3,095,000
University of Colorado (The Regents of), University Enterprise Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A-2), 4.000%, 6/1/2043
    3,063,428
TOTAL
21,430,322
Connecticut-0.5%
3,000,000
Connecticut State (Connecticut State Special Transportation Fund), Special Tax Obligation Bonds Transportation
Infrastructure Purpose (Series 2018B), 5.000%, 10/1/2032
    3,152,206
1,500,000
Connecticut State (Connecticut State Special Transportation Fund), Special Tax Obligation Bonds Transportation
Infrastructure Purposes (Series 2022A), 5.250%, 7/1/2042
    1,646,885
1,000,000
Stamford, CT Housing Authority (Mozaic Concierge Living), Entrance Fee Principal Redemption Bonds (Series 2025C),
4.750%, 10/1/2032
    1,033,694
  750,000
Stamford, CT Housing Authority (Mozaic Concierge Living), Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.350%),
6.250%, 10/1/2060
      758,146
TOTAL
6,590,931
Delaware-0.1%
2,000,000
Delaware EDA (ACTS Retirement Life Communities, Inc.), Retirement Communities Revenue Bonds (Series 2018B),
5.000%, 11/15/2048
    1,988,522
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Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
District Of Columbia-1.1%
$1,140,000
District of Columbia (District of Columbia International School), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 7/1/2054
$    1,080,852
1,435,000
District of Columbia (Friendship Public Charter School, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 6/1/2041
    1,435,190
1,000,000
District of Columbia (Ingleside at Rock Creek), Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.125%),
5.000%, 7/1/2042
    1,000,511
  500,000
District of Columbia (Ingleside at Rock Creek), Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2037
      502,248
5,375,000
District of Columbia Income Tax Revenue, Income Tax Secured Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 7/1/2035
    5,954,136
6,090,000
District of Columbia, UT GO Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 10/15/2044
    6,295,723
TOTAL
16,268,660
Florida-1.9%
3,000,000
Brevard County, FL Health Facilities Authority (Health First, Inc.), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 4/1/2042
    3,140,585
2,010,000
Central Florida Expressway Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016B), 4.000%, 7/1/2040
    2,010,059
1,000,000
Florida Local Government Finance Commission (Ponte Vedra Pine Company LLC), Fleet Landing at Nocatee Senior Living
Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.870%), 6.750%, 11/15/2055
    1,043,775
2,125,000
Hillsborough County, FL Aviation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018F), 5.000%, 10/1/2048
    2,155,211
2,500,000
Lakeland, FL (Lakeland Regional Health System), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2024), 5.000%, 11/15/2038
    2,754,129
1,000,000
Lakeland, FL (Lakeland Regional Health System), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2024), 5.000%, 11/15/2040
    1,089,314
2,560,000
Lakewood Ranch, FL Stewardship District (Lakewood Ranch Southeast Project), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds
(Series 2025), 5.800%, 5/1/2045
    2,737,394
  530,000
Lakewood Ranch, FL Stewardship District (Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch Project Phase 3/4), Special Assessment Revenue
Bonds (Series 2024), 5.550%, 5/1/2054
      536,812
1,055,000
Lee County, FL IDA (Cypress Cove at Healthpark), Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.250%, 10/1/2052
      992,583
2,715,000
Miami Beach, FL, Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 9/1/2040
    2,717,461
1,650,000
Miami-Dade County, FL Aviation Department, Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2024B), 5.000%, 10/1/2037
    1,845,023
3,000,000
Miami-Dade County, FL Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), 4.500%, 10/1/2051
    2,965,092
  750,000
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority (Orlando Health Obligated Group), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A),
5.000%, 10/1/2044
      799,223
2,000,000
Palm Beach County, FL Health Facilities Authority (Jupiter Medical Center), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2025),
5.750%, 11/1/2050
    2,094,189
  750,000
Venice, FL (Village on the Isle), Retirement Community Revenue Improvement Bonds (Series 2024), 5.500%, 1/1/2055
      737,642
TOTAL
27,618,492
Georgia-2.3%
2,000,000
Atlanta, GA Development Authority (Westside Gulch Area Project (Spring Street Atlanta)), Convertible Capital Appreciation
Economic Development Certificates (Series 2024-1), (Original Issue Yield: 6.500%), 6.500%, 12/15/2048
    1,811,441
1,000,000
Atlanta, GA Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds (Series 2024B), 5.000%, 11/1/2041
    1,104,581
2,500,000
Atlanta, GA Water & Wastewater, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018C), (United States Treasury PRF 11/1/2027@100),
5.000%, 11/1/2032
    2,589,975
3,000,000
Atlanta, GA, UT GO Public Improvement Bonds (Series 2022A-1), 5.000%, 12/1/2040
    3,296,261
3,000,000
Fayette County, GA Development Authority (United States Soccer Federation, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2024),
5.250%, 10/1/2049
    3,068,679
1,000,000
Fayette County, GA Development Authority (United States Soccer Federation, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2024),
5.250%, 10/1/2054
    1,012,887
2,500,000
Fulton County, GA Residential Care Facilities (Lenbrook Square Foundation, Inc.), Retirement Facility Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2036
    2,500,679
4,000,000
Georgia State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2042
    4,040,439
2,450,000
Georgia State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.000%, 7/1/2040
    2,700,244
3,940,000
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project J Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015A),
5.000%, 7/1/2060
    3,911,868
3,515,000
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project P Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2023A),
5.500%, 7/1/2064
    3,604,605
  800,000
Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, Convention Center Hotel First Tier Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), (Original
Issue Yield: 5.390%), 5.250%, 6/1/2061
      793,125
2,100,000
2
Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, Convention Center Hotel Second Tier Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B),
(Original Issue Yield: 6.300%), 6.000%, 6/1/2050
    2,099,305
TOTAL
32,534,089
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Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Guam-0.1%
$  715,000
Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax Refunding Bonds (Series 2025G), 5.250%, 1/1/2039
$      775,984
  500,000
Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax Refunding Bonds (Series 2025G), 5.250%, 1/1/2040
      539,890
TOTAL
1,315,874
Idaho-0.6%
8,170,000
Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A), 5.000%, 8/15/2048
    8,562,504
Illinois-3.4%
1,000,000
Chicago, IL Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax Bonds (Series 2023), (Original Issue Yield: 5.190%),
5.000%, 4/1/2045
      994,064
1,000,000
Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.875%, 12/1/2047
    1,007,446
  625,000
Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Refunding Bonds (Series 2018D), (Original Issue Yield: 5.210%),
5.000%, 12/1/2046
      575,541
2,000,000
Chicago, IL O'Hare International Airport, General Airport Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018B),
5.000%, 1/1/2048
    2,024,139
1,335,000
Chicago, IL Transit Authority, Second Lien Sales Tax Receipts Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 12/1/2045
    1,369,627
2,000,000
Chicago, IL Wastewater Transmission, Second Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A), (Assured Guaranty, Inc. INS),
5.250%, 1/1/2048
    2,094,477
  905,000
Chicago, IL, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2016C), 5.000%, 1/1/2038
      905,183
3,250,000
Chicago, IL, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.250%, 1/1/2038
    3,352,522
3,000,000
Cook County, IL Sales Tax Revenue, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 11/15/2037
    3,076,560
5,000,000
Cook County, IL, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2025), 5.000%, 11/15/2049
    5,123,590
  750,000
Cook County, IL, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 11/15/2033
      829,324
  221,000
DuPage County, IL (Naperville Campus LLC), Special Tax Bonds (Series 2006), 5.625%, 3/1/2036
      221,190
1,500,000
Illinois Finance Authority (DePaul University), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 10/1/2041
    1,505,149
2,880,000
Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2017D), 5.000%, 11/1/2026
    2,910,594
4,320,000
Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2017D), 5.000%, 11/1/2028
    4,453,594
  705,000
Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023B), 5.500%, 5/1/2047
      735,424
  750,000
Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2024), 5.000%, 2/1/2038
      817,049
6,500,000
Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2026C), 5.500%, 4/1/2051
    6,796,634
4,000,000
Illinois State, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 10/1/2026
    4,035,298
  540,000
Illinois State, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 3/1/2041
      515,810
4,400,000
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, IL, McCormick Place Expansion Project Bonds (Series 2015A), (Original Issue Yield:
5.060%), 5.000%, 6/15/2053
    4,307,110
1,500,000
Sales Tax Securitization Corp., IL, Second Lien Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2024A), 5.000%, 1/1/2037
    1,647,904
TOTAL
49,298,229
Indiana-2.2%
4,000,000
Indiana Finance Authority (Indiana University Health Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2025D-2), 5.000%, Mandatory
Tender 10/1/2031
    4,392,000
5,000,000
Indiana Finance Authority (Parkview Health System Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2026A), 5.000%, 11/1/2038
    5,519,845
3,735,000
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.500%, 1/1/2053
    3,902,690
1,250,000
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 1/1/2042
    1,279,406
5,000,000
Indiana State Finance Authority (CWA Authority, Inc.), First Lien Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B),
5.250%, 10/1/2047
    5,253,332
2,000,000
Indiana State Finance Authority (Marquette Project), Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), 5.250%, 3/1/2050
    2,026,715
1,500,000
Indiana State Finance Authority Hospital Revenue (Methodist Hospital of Indiana), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds
(Series 2024A), 5.500%, 9/15/2039
    1,594,484
2,330,000
Indianapolis, IN Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (Indiana Convention Center Hotel), Senior Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023E), (Original Issue Yield: 6.170%), 6.000%, 3/1/2053
    2,417,911
1,000,000
Indianapolis, IN Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (Indiana Convention Center Hotel), Senior Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023E), (Original Issue Yield: 6.270%), 6.125%, 3/1/2057
    1,042,975
2,500,000
Rockport, IN (Indiana Michigan Power Co.), Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2025A), 3.700%, Mandatory
Tender 6/1/2029
    2,548,475
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Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Indiana-continued
$1,875,000
Whiting, IN Environmental Facilities (BP PLC), Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 4.200%, Mandatory
Tender 6/21/2035
$    1,948,792
TOTAL
31,926,625
Iowa-0.4%
5,300,000
Iowa Finance Authority (Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC), Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022), (United
States Treasury PRF 12/1/2032@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2050
    5,991,997
Kentucky-0.6%
5,565,000
3
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A-2) FRNs, (Morgan Stanley GTD), 3.632% (SOFR
x 0.67 +1.200%), Mandatory Tender 8/1/2030
    5,573,462
3,000,000
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2024B), (BP PLC GTD), 5.000%, Mandatory
Tender 8/1/2032
    3,179,949
TOTAL
8,753,411
Louisiana-0.2%
2,400,000
Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.000%, 7/1/2048
    2,461,076
1,000,000
Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.250%, 7/1/2053
    1,030,809
TOTAL
3,491,885
Maryland-0.6%
6,000,000
Anne Arundel County, MD, LT GO Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 10/1/2032
    6,191,114
1,500,000
2
Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Core Natural Resources, Inc.), Port Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Series 2025), 5.000%, Mandatory Tender 3/27/2035
    1,594,728
  270,000
Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Ports America Chesapeake, Inc.), Transportation Facilities Revenue Refunding
Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 6/1/2031
      279,233
  550,000
Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Ports America Chesapeake, Inc.), Transportation Facilities Revenue Refunding
Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 6/1/2035
      564,984
  555,000
Westminster, MD (Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 6.000%, 7/1/2034
      555,408
TOTAL
9,185,467
Massachusetts-1.1%
1,345,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Consolidated Loan Bonds (Series 2022C), 5.000%, 11/1/2048
    1,400,216
5,000,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Consolidated Loan Bonds (Series 2022C), 5.250%, 10/1/2052
    5,240,936
1,660,000
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, Senior Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2023A-1), (Original Issue
Yield: 4.260%), 4.000%, 7/1/2053
    1,510,098
5,000,000
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Mass General Brigham), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016Q), 5.000%, 7/1/2041
    5,010,428
2,500,000
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Northeastern University), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 10/1/2044
    2,672,374
TOTAL
15,834,052
Michigan-0.7%
2,980,000
Great Lakes, MI Water Authority, Water Supply System Revenue Senior Lien Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.250%, 7/1/2052
    3,088,621
1,530,000
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds Facilities Program (Series 2019- I),
4.000%, 4/15/2054
    1,359,889
1,250,000
Michigan State Finance Authority (Beaumont Health Spectrum Health System), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds
(Series 2022A), 5.000%, 4/15/2038
    1,344,486
1,500,000
Michigan State Finance Authority (Provident Group - HFH Energy LLC), Act 38 Facilities Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2024),
(Original Issue Yield: 4.600%), 4.375%, 2/28/2054
    1,383,023
2,500,000
Wayne County, MI Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), 5.500%, 12/1/2050
    2,692,810
TOTAL
9,868,829
Minnesota-0.6%
1,000,000
Forest Lake, MN (Lakes International Language Academy), Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.375%, 8/1/2050
      983,653
1,540,000
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Metropolitan Airports Commission, Subordinate Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A),
5.000%, 1/1/2052
    1,560,998
5,000,000
3
Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency, Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B) FRNs, (Royal Bank of Canada GTD),
3.438% (SOFR x 0.67 +1.000%), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2027
    4,989,244
1,000,000
St. Cloud, MN (CentraCare Health System), Health Care Revenue Bonds (Series 2024), (Original Issue Yield: 4.150%),
4.000%, 5/1/2050
      889,218
TOTAL
8,423,113
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
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Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Missouri-0.6%
$4,000,000
2
Kansas City, MO Redevelopment Authority (Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters Hotel CID), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2018B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.079%), 5.000%, 2/1/2050
$    3,957,632
2,000,000
Missouri State HEFA (Lutheran Senior Services), Senior Living Services Projects (Series 2024A), 5.250%, 2/1/2048
    2,024,896
1,000,000
Missouri State HEFA (Lutheran Senior Services), Senior Living Services Projects (Series 2024A), 5.250%, 2/1/2054
    1,000,907
1,250,000
St. Louis, MO Lambert International Airport, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2017C), (Assured Guaranty, Inc. INS),
5.000%, 7/1/2042
    1,266,671
TOTAL
8,250,106
Nevada-0.2%
2,200,000
Reno-Tahoe, NV Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2024B), 5.000%, 7/1/2049
    2,249,352
New Hampshire-0.5%
2,035,000
2
National Finance Authority, NH (Attwater Project Texas MUD No. 38), Special Revenue Capital Appreciation Bonds
(Series 2024), (Original Issue Yield: 6.250%), 6.250%, 4/1/2032
    1,409,610
5,000,000
2
National Finance Authority, NH (Goodland Project, TX MUD), Special Revenue Capital Appreciation Bonds (Series 2026),
(Original Issue Yield: 6.625%), 6.625%, 12/15/2039
    2,058,071
1,800,000
2
National Finance Authority, NH (Grand Prairie Project, Harris County, TX MUD), Special Revenue Bonds (Series 2024),
(Original Issue Yield: 6.000%), 5.875%, 12/15/2032
    1,798,818
1,462,183
National Finance Authority, NH, Municipal Certificates (Series 2024-1 Class A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.510%),
4.250%, 7/20/2041
    1,458,736
TOTAL
6,725,235
New Jersey-2.4%
1,800,000
New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), North Portal Bridge Project (Series 2022), 5.250%, 11/1/2041
    1,960,889
4,000,000
New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), North Portal Bridge Project (Series 2022), 5.250%, 11/1/2047
    4,213,966
1,000,000
New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Refunding Bonds (Series 2017 DDD), (United States
Treasury PRF 6/15/2027@100), 5.000%, 6/15/2033
    1,027,415
  930,000
New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Refunding Bonds (Series 2018EEE), (United States
Treasury PRF 12/15/2028@100), 5.000%, 6/15/2043
      989,521
1,570,000
New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Refunding Bonds (Series 2018EEE), 5.000%, 6/15/2043
    1,618,458
  750,000
New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority (New Jersey State), Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund
(Series 2023A), 5.250%, 9/1/2053
      787,297
1,000,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue
Refunding Notes (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 6/15/2031
    1,002,512
1,000,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation Program Bonds (Series 2022AA),
5.000%, 6/15/2035
    1,100,081
1,000,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation Program Bonds (Series 2023BB),
5.000%, 6/15/2037
    1,108,629
2,000,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation Program Bonds (Series 2024AA),
4.000%, 6/15/2042
    1,963,320
1,500,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation Program Bonds (Series 2025AA),
5.000%, 6/15/2045
    1,604,857
1,150,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation System Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.000%, 12/15/2034
    1,202,503
1,000,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation System Bonds (Series 2023AA),
(Original Issue Yield: 4.250%), 4.250%, 6/15/2044
      990,792
2,000,000
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds (Series 2022CC), (United States Treasury
PRF 12/15/2032@100), 5.000%, 6/15/2048
    2,279,370
4,000,000
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 1/1/2048
    4,083,751
3,500,000
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), 5.250%, 1/1/2052
    3,687,158
4,745,000
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Senior Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.000%, 6/1/2035
    4,895,023
TOTAL
34,515,542
New Mexico-0.1%
2,175,000
New Mexico State Hospital Equipment Loan Council (Presbyterian Healthcare Services), Hospital System Revenue Bonds
(Series 2017A), 5.000%, 8/1/2046
    2,189,979
New York-3.8%
1,000,000
Build NYC Resource Corporation (KIPP NYC Canal West), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.250%, 7/1/2052
    1,013,744
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
8
Principal
Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
New York-continued
$2,860,000
Build NYC Resource Corporation (KIPP NYC Canal West), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.250%, 7/1/2057
$    2,891,034
1,500,000
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY (MTA Transportation Revenue), Transportation Revenue Green Bonds
(Series 2020C-1), 5.000%, 11/15/2050
    1,513,558
1,000,000
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY (MTA Transportation Revenue), Transportation Revenue Refunding Bonds
(Series 2025B), 5.000%, 11/15/2043
    1,072,179
3,175,000
Monroe County, NY IDC (University of Rochester), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017C), 4.000%, 7/1/2043
    3,131,718
2,225,000
New York City Housing Development Corp., Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2024B-1), 4.850%, 11/1/2059
    2,227,040
2,500,000
New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds
(Series 2022AA-3), 5.000%, 6/15/2047
    2,618,538
3,000,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue Bonds (Series 2019S-3A), 5.000%, 7/15/2032
    3,144,410
2,000,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2023F-1), (Original Issue
Yield: 4.450%), 4.000%, 2/1/2051
    1,826,777
3,000,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2025H-1),
5.000%, 11/1/2038
    3,357,571
2,000,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2026A), 5.000%, 5/1/2040
    2,234,283
1,500,000
New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023B-B1), 5.250%, 10/1/2047
    1,570,077
2,500,000
2
New York Liberty Development Corporation (3 World Trade Center), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 Class 1),
5.000%, 11/15/2044
    2,501,978
2,260,000
New York State Dormitory Authority (Fordham University), Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 4.000%, 7/1/2046
    2,082,679
4,500,000
New York State Dormitory Authority (New York School Districts Revenue Bond Financing Program), School Districts Revenue
Bond Financing Program (Series 2022B), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 5.000%, 10/1/2034
    4,883,667
4,000,000
New York State HFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2025D-1), 5.000%, 5/1/2069
    4,030,069
5,405,000
New York State Thruway Authority (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2022A), 4.000%, 3/15/2051
    4,977,261
1,010,000
New York State Thruway Authority, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2020N), 5.000%, 1/1/2040
    1,064,639
4,475,000
New York Transportation Development Corporation (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), Special Facilities Revenue Bonds
(Series 2020C), 4.000%, 12/1/2040
    4,327,075
1,000,000
Suffolk County, NY Off-Track Betting Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series 2024), (Original Issue Yield: 5.076%), 5.000%, 12/1/2034
    1,030,425
1,000,000
Suffolk County, NY Off-Track Betting Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series 2024), (Original Issue Yield: 6.100%), 6.000%, 12/1/2053
    1,022,370
1,250,000
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY (Real Estate Transfer Tax), TBTA Lockbox Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A),
5.000%, 12/1/2043
    1,372,993
TOTAL
53,894,085
North Carolina-0.6%
1,250,000
Charlotte, NC Aviation Department, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2042
    1,270,537
5,000,000
Charlotte, NC Aviation Department, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2052
    4,689,554
1,000,000
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Penick Village), Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2024),
5.500%, 9/1/2044
    1,046,226
1,500,000
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 1/1/2031
    1,510,104
TOTAL
8,516,421
Ohio-1.1%
3,405,000
Avon Lake, OH City School District, School Facilities Bonds (Series 2025), (Original Issue Yield: 4.790%), 4.625%, 12/1/2059
    3,330,700
1,000,000
Hamilton County, OH (Life Enriching Communities), Healthcare Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2016),
5.000%, 1/1/2051
      959,833
  900,000
Hamilton County, OH (Life Enriching Communities), Healthcare Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2025),
5.500%, 1/1/2050
      919,067
3,000,000
Hamilton County, OH (Life Enriching Communities), Healthcare Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2025),
5.500%, 1/1/2055
    3,050,259
1,500,000
Hamilton County, OH (Life Enriching Communities), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.750%, 1/1/2053
    1,546,846
  555,000
Muskingum County, OH (Genesis Healthcare Corp.), Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2013), 5.000%, 2/15/2027
      556,075
2,000,000
Ohio State, Common Schools UT GO Bonds (Series 2025A), 5.000%, 6/15/2035
    2,314,316
1,500,000
Port of Greater Cincinnati, OH Development Authority (Duke Energy Convention Center), First Subordinate Development
Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2024B), (Assured Guaranty, Inc. INS), 4.375%, 12/1/2058
    1,417,735
1,000,000
University of Cincinnati, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2019A), 4.000%, 6/1/2035
    1,015,248
TOTAL
15,110,079
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or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Oklahoma-0.1%
$1,250,000
Tulsa County, OK Industrial Authority (Montereau, Inc.), Senior Living Community Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017),
5.250%, 11/15/2037
$    1,263,794
Oregon-0.3%
3,525,000
Oregon State Housing and Community Services Department, Single Family Mortgage Program (Series 2023A),
4.600%, 7/1/2043
    3,600,266
1,000,000
Oregon State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2025A), 5.000%, 5/1/2033
    1,138,544
TOTAL
4,738,810
Pennsylvania-2.4%
4,000,000
Allegheny County, PA Sanitation Authority, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.750%, 6/1/2047
    4,369,310
1,000,000
Commonwealth Financing Authority of PA (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Tobacco Master Settlement Payment Revenue
Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 6/1/2033
    1,038,112
5,000,000
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (First Series 2022), 5.000%, 10/1/2042
    5,411,036
  455,000
Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015),
5.000%, 1/1/2038
      455,242
1,360,000
Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority (University of Pennsylvania Health System), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016),
5.000%, 8/15/2042
    1,365,009
1,000,000
Lancaster, PA Municipal Authority (Garden Spot Village), Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A),
5.000%, 5/1/2044
    1,021,224
  605,000
Lancaster, PA Municipal Authority (Garden Spot Village), Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A),
5.000%, 5/1/2049
      596,646
1,145,000
Pennsylvania State Economic Development Financing Authority (UPMC Health System), Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A-2),
4.000%, 5/15/2053
      976,699
5,000,000
Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority (Thomas Jefferson University Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2024B-1), (Assured Guaranty, Inc. INS), 4.250%, 11/1/2051
    4,579,697
2,430,000
Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 12/1/2044
    2,514,649
1,155,000
Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), 5.250%, 12/1/2052
    1,204,470
4,240,000
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 9/1/2047
    4,415,022
  330,000
Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development (PresbyHomes Germantown/Morrisville), Senior Living Revenue Bonds
(Series 2005A), 5.625%, 7/1/2035
      330,447
2,500,000
Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2024C), (Assured Guaranty, Inc. INS), 5.250%, 9/1/2054
    2,629,798
2,990,000
Upper St Clair TWP PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2025), 4.000%, 10/1/2043
    2,985,338
TOTAL
33,892,699
Puerto Rico-1.4%
2,490,792
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2035
    2,467,686
4,000,000
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.750%, 7/1/2031
    4,323,742
6,250,000
2
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 7/1/2047
    6,203,359
5,018,000
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Capital Appreciation Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-1), (Original Issue
Yield: 5.375%), 5.350%, 7/1/2046
    1,788,634
5,543,000
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.154%),
5.000%, 7/1/2058
    5,383,944
TOTAL
20,167,365
South Carolina-0.1%
1,625,000
South Carolina State Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper), Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2025B),
5.000%, 12/1/2044
    1,738,749
Tennessee-0.7%
1,000,000
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN Health & Educational Facilities Board (Vanderbilt University
Medical Center), Revenue Bonds (2026B), 5.000%, 7/1/2043
    1,075,187
1,500,000
Metropolitan Nashville, TN Airport Authority, Airport Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.250%, 7/1/2047
    1,572,611
2,705,000
Metropolitan Nashville, TN Airport Authority, Subordinate Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 4.000%, 7/1/2049
    2,502,125
4,000,000
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2026A), (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
GTD), 5.000%, 11/1/2034
    4,274,891
TOTAL
9,424,814
Texas-6.6%
2,000,000
Austin, TX Water and Wastewater System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2026), 5.250%, 11/15/2055
    2,111,252
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Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Texas-continued
$2,000,000
Cedar Hill, TX Independent School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2024), (Texas Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program
GTD), 4.000%, 2/15/2050
$    1,840,799
1,500,000
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2020E), 4.000%, 1/1/2050
    1,329,496
1,985,000
Conroe, TX Independent School District, UT GO Tax School Building Bonds (Series 2022), (Texas Permanent School Fund
Guarantee Program GTD), 4.000%, 2/15/2047
    1,881,516
2,000,000
Crowley, TX Independent School District, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2025), (Texas Permanent School Fund Guarantee
Program GTD), 4.250%, 2/1/2047
    1,946,143
2,000,000
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport, Joint Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2024), (Original Issue
Yield: 4.280%), 4.000%, 11/1/2049
    1,805,915
1,350,000
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport, Joint Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2025B),
5.000%, 11/1/2042
    1,472,298
7,355,000
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport, Joint Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022B), 4.000%, 11/1/2045
    7,055,026
8,215,000
DeSoto, TX Independent School District, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2025), (Texas Permanent School Fund
Guarantee Program GTD), 5.250%, 8/15/2045
    8,880,841
  865,000
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, TX Independent School District, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2025), (Texas Permanent
School Fund Guarantee Program GTD), 5.000%, 8/15/2044
      934,888
1,000,000
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, TX Independent School District, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2025), (Texas Permanent
School Fund Guarantee Program GTD), 5.000%, 8/15/2045
    1,071,168
2,000,000
Harris County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Brazos Presbyterian Homes Holding, Inc.), First Mortgage
Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2048
    1,948,974
4,870,000
Harris County, TX IDC (Energy Transfer LP), Marine Terminal Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2023), 4.050%, Mandatory
Tender 6/1/2033
    4,981,559
1,045,000
Harris County-Houston, TX Sports Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2024A), (Assured Guaranty, Inc.
INS), 5.000%, 11/15/2037
    1,160,348
1,255,000
Harris County-Houston, TX Sports Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2024A), (Assured Guaranty, Inc.
INS), 5.000%, 11/15/2038
    1,384,960
  850,000
Houston, TX (Houston, TX Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department), First Lien Hotel Occupancy Tax Special
Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2026C), (Assured Guaranty, Inc. INS), 5.000%, 9/1/2044
      921,520
2,000,000
Houston, TX Combined Utility System, First Lien Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2014D), 5.000%, 11/15/2044
    2,001,289
1,335,000
Houston, TX, Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds (Series 2024A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.380%), 4.125%, 3/1/2051
    1,225,172
3,000,000
Lower Colorado River Authority, TX (LCRA Transmission Services Corp.), Transmission Contract Refunding and Improvement
Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 5.000%, 5/15/2037
    3,380,835
5,290,000
Montgomery, TX Independent School District, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2022), (Texas Permanent School Fund
Guarantee Program GTD), 4.250%, 2/15/2052
    5,170,578
1,000,000
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Brazos Presbyterian Homes Holding, Inc.), Retirement Facility
Revenue Bonds (Series 2025), 5.375%, 1/1/2060
    1,001,623
1,622,944
4
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Buckingham Senior Living Community), Retirement Facilities
Revenue Exchange Bonds (Series 2021B), 2.000%, 11/15/2061
      795,432
1,200,000
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Westminster Manor), Revenue Bonds (Series 2025),
5.000%, 11/1/2055
    1,177,149
1,500,000
North Texas Municipal Water District, Water System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2025),
5.000%, 9/1/2034
    1,714,375
1,430,000
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018), 4.250%, 1/1/2049
    1,317,196
4,000,000
Northside, TX Independent School District, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2020), (Texas Permanent School Fund
Guarantee Program GTD), 3.550%, Mandatory Tender 6/1/2028
    4,049,334
3,000,000
San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas System (CPS Energy), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2026A), 5.000%, 2/1/2040
    3,352,771
1,610,000
San Antonio, TX Public Facilities Corp. (San Antonio, TX), Convention Center Facilities Lease Revenue Refunding and
Improvement Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 9/15/2033
    1,781,092
2,950,000
Spring Branch, TX Independent School District, UT GO School Building and Refunding Bonds (Series 2025), (Texas Permanent
School Fund Guarantee Program GTD), 5.000%, 2/1/2035
    3,383,793
1,000,000
Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Texas Health Resources System), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2025A), 5.500%, 11/15/2052
    1,067,916
4,045,000
Texas City Independent School District/TX, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2023), (Texas Permanent School Fund
Guarantee Program GTD), 4.000%, 8/15/2048
    3,771,815
2,965,000
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. I, Gas Supply Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), (Bank of America
Corp. GTD), 5.250%, 12/15/2026
    3,004,877
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Amount
or Shares
Value
MUNICIPAL BONDS-continued
Texas-continued
$2,400,000
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. IV, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2023B), (BP PLC GTD), 5.500%,
Mandatory Tender 1/1/2034
$    2,622,347
1,000,000
Texas Private Activity Bonds Surface Transportation Corporation (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC), Senior Lien Revenue
Refunding Bonds I-635 Managed Lanes Project (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 12/31/2038
      978,125
1,000,000
Texas Private Activity Bonds Surface Transportation Corporation (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC), Senior Lien Revenue
Refunding Bonds I-635 Managed Lanes Project (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 12/31/2039
      969,492
1,050,000
Texas Private Activity Bonds Surface Transportation Corporation (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC), Senior Lien Revenue
Refunding Bonds I-635 Managed Lanes Project (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 6/30/2039
    1,022,440
1,880,000
Texas State Transportation Commission (State Highway 249 System), First Tier Toll Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A),
5.000%, 8/1/2057
    1,886,339
2,000,000
Texas Transportation Commission State Highway Fund (Texas State), Mobility Fund and Refunding Bonds (Series 2025),
5.000%, 10/1/2043
    2,208,977
5,000,000
Texas Water Development Board (Texas State Water Implementation Revenue Fund), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A),
4.000%, 10/15/2036
    5,031,461
1,500,000
Texas Water Development Board (Texas State Water Implementation Revenue Fund), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022),
5.000%, 10/15/2047
    1,564,184
TOTAL
95,205,315
Utah-0.7%
2,955,000
Salt Lake City, UT Department of Airports, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B), 5.500%, 7/1/2050
    3,181,704
3,200,000
Salt Lake City, UT Department of Airports, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B), 5.500%, 7/1/2055
    3,412,757
3,000,000
Salt Lake County, UT, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2025), (Original Issue Yield: 4.300%), 4.000%, 2/1/2045
    2,983,884
TOTAL
9,578,345
Virginia-1.6%
5,000,000
Henrico County, VA Water & Sewer System, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2025D), 4.250%, 5/1/2056
    4,904,692
1,600,000
James City County, VA EDA (Williamsburg Landing), Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A),
6.875%, 12/1/2058
    1,742,304
2,250,000
Virginia Beach, VA Development Authority (Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay), Residential Care Facility Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023A), 7.000%, 9/1/2053
    2,463,952
1,135,000
Virginia Beach, VA Development Authority (Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay), Residential Care Facility Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023A), 7.000%, 9/1/2059
    1,236,690
7,385,000
Virginia College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 9/1/2031
    7,771,882
1,085,000
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (LifeSpire of Virginia), Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2024A),
5.500%, 12/1/2054
    1,121,971
4,000,000
Virginia State Housing Development Authority, Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series G-1), 4.700%, 7/1/2051
    3,993,984
TOTAL
23,235,475
Washington-1.6%
3,000,000
King County, WA Sewer System, Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2024A), 5.000%, 1/1/2037
    3,389,785
1,600,000
Public Hospital District No. 4 King County, Washington (Snoqualmie Valley Health), Hospital Revenue and Refunding Bonds
(Series 2025A), 6.625%, 12/1/2045
    1,619,739
1,745,000
Seattle, WA Water System, Water System Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 9/1/2044
    1,865,767
1,500,000
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority (CommonSpirit Health), Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A), 5.250%, 9/1/2050
    1,571,593
2,000,000
2
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Horizon House Project), Nonprofit Housing Revenue and Refunding Bonds,
6.250%, 1/1/2056
    2,021,748
1,500,000
2
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2031
    1,510,202
2,435,858
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Municipal Certificates (Series 2023-1 Class A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.067%),
3.375%, 4/20/2037
    2,276,138
7,000,000
Washington State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2018C), 5.000%, 2/1/2036
    7,228,889
1,825,000
Washington State, UT GO Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Bonds (Series 2019B), 5.000%, 6/1/2039
    1,884,860
TOTAL
23,368,721
Wisconsin-0.2%
3,000,000
2
Public Finance Authority, WI (LVHN CHP JV, LLC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 6.625%, 12/1/2032
    3,066,303
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(IDENTIFIED COST $668,025,473)
673,408,193
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or Shares
Value
3
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS-4.4%
Alabama-0.6%
$3,350,000
Columbia, AL IDB PCRB (Alabama Power Co.), (Series 2014-A) Daily VRDNs, 3.430%, 5/1/2026
$    3,350,000
4,950,000
Columbia, AL IDB PCRB (Alabama Power Co.), (Series 2014-B) Daily VRDNs, 3.430%, 5/1/2026
    4,950,000
TOTAL
8,300,000
Louisiana-0.0%
   95,000
Louisiana State Gas & Fuels Second Lien, (2025 Series C) Daily VRDNs, (TD Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.700%, 5/1/2026
       95,000
New York-1.7%
2,600,000
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY (MTA Dedicated Tax Fund), (Subseries 2008A-1) Daily VRDNs, (TD Bank, N.A.
LOC), 3.350%, 5/1/2026
    2,600,000
5,500,000
New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, (2014 Series AA-1) Daily VRDNs, (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ),
3.400%, 5/1/2026
    5,500,000
5,000,000
New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Series 2014AA-8) Daily VRDNs, (Mizuho Bank Ltd. LIQ),
3.350%, 5/1/2026
    5,000,000
4,100,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, (2019 Subseries A-4) Daily VRDNs, (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ),
3.400%, 5/1/2026
    4,100,000
1,500,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, (Series 2015A-3) Daily VRDNs, (Mizuho Bank Ltd. LIQ), 3.460%, 5/1/2026
    1,500,000
1,300,000
New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2013C-4) Daily VRDNs,
(JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 3.400%, 5/1/2026
    1,300,000
4,700,000
New York City, NY, (Subseries B-5) Daily VRDNs, (Barclays Bank plc LIQ), 3.450%, 5/1/2026
    4,700,000
TOTAL
24,700,000
Ohio-1.2%
9,300,000
Franklin, OH (Nationwide Children's Hospital), (Series 2025 B-2) Daily VRDNs, (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ),
3.350%, 5/1/2026
    9,300,000
1,400,000
Hamilton County, OH (Block 3 Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation), (Series 2004) Weekly VRDNs, (Citizens Bank,
N.A. LOC), 3.170%, 5/7/2026
    1,400,000
5,550,000
Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Cleveland Clinic), (Series 2013B-2) Daily VRDNs, (TD Bank, N.A. LIQ),
3.350%, 5/1/2026
    5,550,000
1,600,000
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2024C) Daily VRDNs,
(TD Bank, N.A. LIQ), 3.350%, 5/1/2026
    1,600,000
TOTAL
17,850,000
Pennsylvania-0.6%
1,325,000
Delaware County, PA IDA (United Parcel Service, Inc.), (Series 2015) Daily VRDNs, (United Parcel Service, Inc. GTD),
3.450%, 5/1/2026
    1,325,000
6,650,000
Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority (St. Luke's Hospital Obligated Group), (Series B) Daily VRDNs, (TD Bank,
N.A. LOC), 3.350%, 5/1/2026
    6,650,000
TOTAL
7,975,000
Texas-0.3%
1,400,000
Harris County, TX Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Methodist Hospital, Harris County, TX), (Series 2025B) Daily VRDNs,
(Bank of America N.A. LIQ), 3.450%, 5/1/2026
    1,400,000
1,445,000
Harris County, TX Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Methodist Hospital, Harris County, TX), (Series 2025D) Daily VRDNs,
(Royal Bank of Canada LIQ), 3.450%, 5/1/2026
    1,445,000
1,200,000
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Children's Health System of Texas), (Series 2025B) Daily VRDNs,
(Bank of America N.A. LIQ), 3.400%, 5/1/2026
    1,200,000
TOTAL
4,045,000
TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS
(IDENTIFIED COST $62,965,000)
62,965,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES-99.7%
(IDENTIFIED COST $1,088,126,619)5
1,430,423,524
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET-0.3%6
4,359,637
NET ASSETS-100%
$1,434,783,161
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At April 30, 2026, the Fund held no securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).  
1
Non-income-producing security.
2
Denotes a restricted security that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or availing of an exemption from registration, under
the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public sales. At April 30, 2026, these restricted securities amounted to $32,136,863,
which represented 2.2% of net assets.
3
Current rate and current maturity or next reset date shown for floating rate notes and variable rate notes/demand instruments. Certain variable rate securities are
not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do
not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
4
Issuer in default.
5
The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $1,087,361,569.
6
Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets at April 30, 2026.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1-quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2-other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3-significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of April 30, 2026, in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value:  
Valuation Inputs
Level 1-
Quoted
Prices
Level 2-
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
Level 3-
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Total
Debt Securities:
Municipal Bonds
$-
$673,408,193
$-
$673,408,193
Short-Term Municipals
-
62,965,000
-
62,965,000
Equity Securities:
Common Stocks
Domestic
641,918,679
-
-
641,918,679
International
39,174,447
12,957,205
-
52,131,652
TOTAL SECURITIES
$681,093,126
$749,330,398
$-
$1,430,423,524
 
The following acronym(s) are used throughout this portfolio:
EDA
-Economic Development Authority
FRNs
-Floating Rate Notes
GO
-General Obligation
GTD
-Guaranteed
HEFA
-Health and Education Facilities Authority
HFA
-Housing Finance Authority
IDA
-Industrial Development Authority
IDB
-Industrial Development Bond
IDC
-Industrial Development Corporation
INS
-Insured
LIQ
-Liquidity Agreement
LOC
-Letter of Credit
LP
-Limited Partnership
LT
-Limited Tax
PCRB
-Pollution Control Revenue Bond(s)
PRF
-Pre-refunded
SOFR
-Secured Overnight Financing Rate
UT
-Unlimited Tax
VRDNs
-Variable Rate Demand Notes
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
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Financial Highlights-Class A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 
Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
4/30/2026
Year Ended October 31,
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$15.74
$14.69
$12.58
$12.66
$15.09
$13.02
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1
0.16
0.32
0.31
0.33
0.27
0.32
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
0.61
1.03
2.12
(0.08)
(2.06)
2.07
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
0.77
1.35
2.43
0.25
(1.79)
2.39
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income
(0.15)
(0.30)
(0.32)
(0.33)
(0.28)
(0.32)
Distributions from net realized gain
-
-
-
-
(0.36)
-
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(0.15)
(0.30)
(0.32)
(0.33)
(0.64)
(0.32)
Net Asset Value, End of Period
$16.36
$15.74
$14.69
$12.58
$12.66
$15.09
Total Return2
4.95%
9.32%
19.43%
1.86%
(12.29)%
18.46%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3
0.99%4
0.99%5
0.99%5
1.00%5
1.00%
1.00%
Net investment income
2.01%4
2.13%
2.17%
2.52%
1.99%
2.18%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6
0.08%4
0.09%
0.08%
0.09%
0.07%
0.07%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
$685,512
$666,108
$651,927
$578,250
$617,694
$722,618
Portfolio turnover7
12%
31%
23%
36%
67%
48%
 
1
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
2
Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of
less than one year are not annualized.
3
Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
4
Computed on an annualized basis.
5
The net expense ratios are calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.99%, 0.99% and 1.00% for the years
ended October 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
6
This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by
investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
7
Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
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Financial Highlights-Class C Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 
Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
4/30/2026
Year Ended October 31,
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$15.72
$14.68
$12.57
$12.65
$15.08
$13.01
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1
0.10
0.21
0.20
0.23
0.17
0.21
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
0.62
1.02
2.12
(0.08)
(2.07)
2.07
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
0.72
1.23
2.32
0.15
(1.90)
2.28
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income
(0.09)
(0.19)
(0.21)
(0.23)
(0.17)
(0.21)
Distributions from net realized gain
-
-
-
-
(0.36)
-
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(0.09)
(0.19)
(0.21)
(0.23)
(0.53)
(0.21)
Net Asset Value, End of Period
$16.35
$15.72
$14.68
$12.57
$12.65
$15.08
Total Return2
4.63%
8.44%
18.55%
1.10%
(12.96)%
17.59%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3
1.74%4
1.74%5
1.74%5
1.75%5
1.75%
1.75%
Net investment income
1.27%4
1.39%
1.45%
1.78%
1.22%
1.43%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6
0.08%4
0.09%
0.08%
0.09%
0.07%
0.07%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
$50,557
$56,766
$72,918
$92,339
$138,985
$204,272
Portfolio turnover7
12%
31%
23%
36%
67%
48%
 
1
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
2
Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of
less than one year are not annualized.
3
Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
4
Computed on an annualized basis.
5
The net expense ratios are calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 1.74%, 1.74% and 1.75% for the years
ended October 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
6
This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by
investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
7
Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
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Financial Highlights-Class F Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 
Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
4/30/2026
Year Ended October 31,
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$15.73
$14.69
$12.58
$12.66
$15.09
$13.02
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1
0.16
0.32
0.31
0.33
0.27
0.32
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
0.62
1.02
2.12
(0.09)
(2.06)
2.07
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
0.78
1.34
2.43
0.24
(1.79)
2.39
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income
(0.15)
(0.30)
(0.32)
(0.32)
(0.28)
(0.32)
Distributions from net realized gain
-
-
-
-
(0.36)
-
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(0.15)
(0.30)
(0.32)
(0.32)
(0.64)
(0.32)
Net Asset Value, End of Period
$16.36
$15.73
$14.69
$12.58
$12.66
$15.09
Total Return2
5.02%
9.25%
19.43%
1.86%
(12.29)%
18.46%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3
0.99%4
0.99%5
0.99%5
1.00%5
1.00%
1.00%
Net investment income
2.01%4
2.13%
2.18%
2.53%
1.98%
2.18%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6
0.08%4
0.09%
0.08%
0.09%
0.07%
0.07%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
$179,454
$180,638
$185,996
$178,339
$215,557
$269,042
Portfolio turnover7
12%
31%
23%
36%
67%
48%
 
1
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
2
Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of
less than one year are not annualized.
3
Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
4
Computed on an annualized basis.
5
The net expense ratios are calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.99%, 0.99% and 1.00% for the years
ended October 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
6
This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by
investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
7
Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial Highlights-Institutional Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 
Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
4/30/2026
Year Ended October 31,
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$15.73
$14.69
$12.58
$12.66
$15.09
$13.02
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1
0.18
0.35
0.34
0.36
0.31
0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
0.62
1.03
2.12
(0.08)
(2.07)
2.08
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
0.80
1.38
2.46
0.28
(1.76)
2.43
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income
(0.17)
(0.34)
(0.35)
(0.36)
(0.31)
(0.36)
Distributions from net realized gain
-
-
-
-
(0.36)
-
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(0.17)
(0.34)
(0.35)
(0.36)
(0.67)
(0.36)
Net Asset Value, End of Period
$16.36
$15.73
$14.69
$12.58
$12.66
$15.09
Total Return2
5.15%
9.53%
19.72%
2.12%
(12.07)%
18.75%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3
0.74%4
0.74%5
0.74%5
0.75%5
0.75%
0.75%
Net investment income
2.26%4
2.38%
2.42%
2.78%
2.24%
2.43%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6
0.08%4
0.09%
0.08%
0.09%
0.07%
0.07%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
$519,261
$492,337
$477,006
$395,819
$427,368
$485,428
Portfolio turnover7
12%
31%
23%
36%
67%
48%
 
1
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
2
Based on net asset value. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3
Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
4
Computed on an annualized basis.
5
The net expense ratios are calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.74%, 0.74% and 0.75% for the years
ended October 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
6
This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by
investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
7
Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2026 (unaudited)
 
Assets:
Investment in securities, at value (identified cost $1,088,126,619)
$1,430,423,524
Cash
175,812
Income receivable
10,506,691
Receivable for shares sold
188,894
Receivable for investments sold
8,385
Total Assets
1,441,303,306
Liabilities:
Payable for investments purchased
$5,548,614
Payable for shares redeemed
452,698
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)
264,071
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5)
31,069
Payable for investment adviser fee (Note 5)
21,992
Payable for administrative fee (Note 5)
4,151
Accrued expenses (Note 5)
197,550
TOTAL LIABILITIES
6,520,145
Net assets for 87,702,982 shares outstanding
$1,434,783,161
Net Assets Consist of:
Paid-in capital
$1,042,921,425
Total distributable earnings (loss)
391,861,736
NET ASSETS
$1,434,783,161
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
Class A Shares:
Net asset value per share ($685,511,578 ÷ 41,895,979 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized
$16.36
Offering price per share (100/94.50 of $16.36)
$17.31
Redemption proceeds per share
$16.36
Class C Shares:
Net asset value per share ($50,556,624 ÷ 3,092,464 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized
$16.35
Offering price per share
$16.35
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $16.35)
$16.19
Class F Shares:
Net asset value per share ($179,453,806 ÷ 10,969,207 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized
$16.36
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $16.36)
$16.53
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $16.36)
$16.20
Institutional Shares:
Net asset value per share ($519,261,153 ÷ 31,745,332 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized
$16.36
Offering price per share
$16.36
Redemption proceeds per share
$16.36
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended April 30, 2026 (unaudited)
 
Investment Income:
Interest
$14,901,939
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $6,094)
6,036,396
TOTAL INCOME
20,938,335
Expenses:
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)
$4,529,587
Administrative fee (Note 5)
541,784
Custodian fees
35,125
Transfer agent fees
429,414
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5)
3,968
Auditing fees
19,403
Legal fees
5,424
Distribution services fee (Note 5)
197,543
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)
1,118,750
Portfolio accounting fees
125,124
Share registration costs
42,635
Printing and postage
26,347
Miscellaneous (Note 5)
17,114
TOTAL EXPENSES
7,092,218
Waiver and Reduction:
Waiver of investment adviser fee (Note 5)
(585,013)
Reduction of custodian fees (Note 6)
(1,478)
TOTAL WAIVER AND REDUCTION
(586,491)
Net expenses
6,505,727
Net investment income
14,432,608
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Written Options and Foreign Currency Transactions:
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
49,276,644
Net realized gain on written options
82,496
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency
5,286,583
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, written options and foreign currency transactions
54,645,723
Change in net assets resulting from operations
$69,078,331
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
4/30/2026
Year Ended
10/31/2025
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income
$14,432,608
$29,820,871
Net realized gain
49,359,140
779,452
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
5,286,583
90,113,805
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
69,078,331
120,714,128
Distributions to Shareholders:
Class A Shares
(6,482,330)
(13,006,970)
Class C Shares
(314,379)
(809,401)
Class F Shares
(1,725,388)
(3,627,173)
Institutional Shares
(5,481,251)
(10,746,875)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
(14,003,348)
(28,190,419)
Share Transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares
62,401,843
112,084,710
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
13,633,368
27,415,994
Cost of shares redeemed
(92,175,622)
(224,022,910)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(16,140,411)
(84,522,206)
Change in net assets
38,934,572
8,001,503
Net Assets:
Beginning of period
1,395,848,589
1,387,847,086
End of period
$1,434,783,161
$1,395,848,589
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
21
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2026 (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of seven portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund (the "Fund"), a diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class F Shares and Institutional Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The primary investment objective of the Fund is to provide tax-advantaged income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Investment Valuation
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■
Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania (the "Adviser").
■
Equity securities and exchange-traded funds listed on an exchange or traded through a regulated market system are valued at their last reported sale price or official closing price in their principal exchange or market.
■
Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price, except that options are valued at the mean of closing bid and ask quotations.
■
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.
■
Shares of other mutual funds or non-exchange-traded investment companies are valued based upon their reported NAVs, or NAV per share practical expedient, as applicable.
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For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Adviser, certain factors may be considered, such as: the last traded or purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer or dealers, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded, public trading in similar securities or derivative contracts of the issuer or comparable issuers, movement of a relevant index, or other factors including but not limited to industry changes and relevant government actions.
If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, if the Fund cannot obtain price evaluations from a pricing service or from more than one dealer for an investment within a reasonable period of time as set forth in the Adviser's valuation policies and procedures for the Fund, or if information furnished by a pricing service, in the opinion of the Adviser's valuation committee ("Valuation Committee"), is deemed not representative of the fair value of such security, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it sold the investment at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share, and the actual value obtained could be materially different.
Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Trustees") has designated the Adviser as the Fund's valuation designee to perform any fair value determinations for securities and other assets held by the Fund. The Adviser is subject to the Trustees' oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to provide the Trustees the information needed to oversee the Adviser's fair value determinations.
The Adviser, acting through its Valuation Committee, is responsible for determining the fair value of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee is comprised of officers of the Adviser and certain of the Adviser's affiliated companies and determines fair value and oversees the calculation of the NAV. The Valuation Committee is also authorized to use pricing services to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing-service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-partypricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs, methods, models and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services, and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Adviser. The Trustees periodically review the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee. The Trustees have also approved the Adviser's fair valuation and significant events procedures as part of the Fund's compliance program and will review any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a "bid" evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between
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the prices bid and ask for the investment (a "mid" evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for any U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for any other types of fixed-incomesecurities and any OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Adviser.
The Adviser has also adopted procedures requiring an investment to be priced at its fair value whenever the Valuation Committee determines that a significant event affecting the value of the investment has occurred between the time as of which the price of the investment would otherwise be determined and the time as of which the NAV is computed. An event is considered significant if there is both an affirmative expectation that the investment's value will change in response to the event and a reasonable basis for quantifying the resulting change in value. Examples of significant events that may occur after the close of the principal market on which a security is traded, or after the time of a price evaluation provided by a pricing service or a dealer, include:
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With respect to securities traded principally in foreign markets, significant trends in U.S. equity markets or in the trading of foreign securities index futures contracts;
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Political or other developments affecting the economy or markets in which an issuer conducts its operations or its securities are traded;
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Announcements concerning matters such as acquisitions, recapitalizations, litigation developments, or a natural disaster affecting the issuer's operations or regulatory changes or market developments affecting the issuer's industry.
The Adviser has adopted procedures whereby the Valuation Committee uses a pricing service to provide factors to update the fair value of equity securities traded principally in foreign markets from the time of the close of their respective foreign stock exchanges to the pricing time of the Fund. For other significant events, the Fund may seek to obtain more current quotations or price evaluations from alternative pricing sources. If a reliable alternative pricing source is not available, the Valuation Committee will determine the fair value of the investment in accordance with the fair valuation procedures approved by the Adviser. The Trustees periodically review fair valuations made in response to significant events.
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified-cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date or when the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. In addition, distributions of capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Amortization/accretionof premium and discount is included in investment income. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that select classes will bear certain expenses unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reduction of $586,491 is disclosed in Note 5 and Note 6. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Other Service Fees
The Fund may pay other service fees up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for other service fees. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, other service fees for the Fund were as follows:  
Other Service
Fees Incurred
Class A Shares
$831,474
Class C Shares
65,848
Class F Shares
221,428
TOTAL
$1,118,750
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of April 30, 2026, tax years 2022 through 2025 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by governments of countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated. The Fund accrues and applies such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or gains are earned.
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When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed-delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rates of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such transactions are recorded. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at period end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.
Restricted Securities
The Fund may purchase securities which are considered restricted. Restricted securities are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases, when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities, like other securities, are priced in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Adviser.
Additional information on restricted securities held at April 30, 2026, is as follows:  
Security
Acquisition
Date
Cost
Value
California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2045
8/27/2015
$1,135,000
$1,135,026
Kansas City, MO Redevelopment Authority (Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters Hotel CID), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2018B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.079%), 5.000%, 2/1/2050
5/15/2018
$4,026,600
$3,957,632
Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Paradise Schools), Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 7/1/2036
10/06/2016
$665,972
$665,270
Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Core Natural Resources, Inc.), Port Facilities Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Series 2025), 5.000%, Mandatory Tender 3/27/2035
3/20/2025
$1,500,000
$1,594,728
National Finance Authority, NH (Attwater Project Texas MUD No. 38), Special Revenue Capital Appreciation Bonds
(Series 2024), (Original Issue Yield: 6.250%), 6.250%, 4/1/2032
11/22/2024
$1,421,400
$1,409,610
National Finance Authority, NH (Goodland Project, TX MUD), Special Revenue Capital Appreciation Bonds
(Series 2026), (Original Issue Yield: 6.625%), 6.625%, 12/15/2039
04/22/2026
$2,086,717
$2,058,071
National Finance Authority, NH (Grand Prairie Project, Harris County, TX MUD), Special Revenue Bonds
(Series 2024), (Original Issue Yield: 6.000%), 5.875%, 12/15/2032
12/06/2024
$1,787,951
$1,798,818
New York Liberty Development Corporation (3 World Trade Center), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 Class 1),
5.000%, 11/15/2044
10/29/2014
$2,500,000
$2,501,978
Pima County, AZ IDA (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 6.875%, 11/15/2052
10/06/2022
$2,000,000
$2,114,813
Public Finance Authority, WI (LVHN CHP JV, LLC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 6.625%, 12/1/2032
2/02/2023
$3,000,000
$3,066,303
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A),
5.000%, 7/1/2047
4/01/2024
$6,110,087
$6,203,359
Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, Convention Center Hotel Second Tier Revenue Bonds
(Series 2025B), (Original Issue Yield: 6.300%), 6.000%, 6/1/2050
9/11/2025
$2,022,201
$2,099,305
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Horizon House Project), Nonprofit Housing Revenue and
Refunding Bonds, 6.250%, 1/1/2056
11/13/2025
$1,957,616
$2,021,748
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2031
12/14/2016
$1,500,972
$1,510,202
Option Contracts
The Fund buys or sells put and call options to manage security, market and sector/asset class risks. The seller ("writer") of an option receives a payment or premium, from the buyer, which the writer keeps regardless of whether the buyer exercises the option. When the Fund writes a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. The
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Fund, as a writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying reference instrument. When the Fund purchases a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium paid is recorded as an increase to the cost of the investment and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option purchased. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums received/paid for writing/purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying reference instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Options can trade on securities or commodities exchanges. In this case, the exchange sets all the terms of the contract except for the price. Most exchanges require investors to maintain margin accounts through their brokers to cover their potential obligations to the exchange. This protects investors against potential defaults by the counterparty.
The average market value of purchased put and call options held by the Fund throughout the period was $6,054 and $10,714, respectively. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month period.
The average market value of written put options held by the Fund throughout the period was $1,490. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month period.
At April 30, 2026, the Fund had no outstanding purchased or written options contracts.
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2026  
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
Purchased
Options
Contracts1
Written
Options
Contracts
Total
Equity contracts
$(266,925)
$82,496
$(184,429)
 
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The net realized loss on Purchased Options is found within the Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions on the Statement of
Operations.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ materially from those estimated. The Fund applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance.
3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The following tables summarize share activity:  
Six Months Ended
4/30/2026
Year Ended
10/31/2025
Class A Shares:
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares sold
1,673,765
$26,674,711
2,724,194
$40,490,093
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
389,350
6,171,477
833,514
12,346,913
Shares redeemed
(2,494,640)
(39,720,282)
(5,600,750)
(83,096,949)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(431,525)
$(6,874,094)
(2,043,042)
$(30,259,943)
Six Months Ended
4/30/2026
Year Ended
10/31/2025
Class C Shares:
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares sold
138,753
$2,198,730
275,058
$4,092,823
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
19,243
304,674
52,957
782,756
Shares redeemed
(675,813)
(10,762,995)
(1,685,034)
(24,959,761)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(517,817)
$(8,259,591)
(1,357,019)
$(20,084,182)
Six Months Ended
4/30/2026
Year Ended
10/31/2025
Class F Shares:
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares sold
26,189
$418,824
72,639
$1,075,501
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
108,696
1,722,576
244,579
3,621,864
Shares redeemed
(645,908)
(10,263,307)
(1,497,836)
(22,250,178)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS F SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(511,023)
$(8,121,907)
(1,180,618)
$(17,552,813)
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Six Months Ended
4/30/2026
Year Ended
10/31/2025
Institutional Shares:
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares sold
2,081,347
$33,109,578
4,477,558
$66,426,293
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
342,897
5,434,641
720,073
10,664,461
Shares redeemed
(1,974,131)
(31,429,038)
(6,377,347)
(93,716,022)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
450,113
$7,115,181
(1,179,716)
$(16,625,268)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(1,010,252)
$(16,140,411)
(5,760,395)
$(84,522,206)
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
At April 30, 2026, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $1,087,361,569. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $343,061,955. This consists of unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $355,752,585 and unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $12,690,630.
As of October 31, 2025, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $1,438,352 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, these net capital losses retain their character as either short-term or long-term and do not expire.
The following schedule summarizes the Fund's capital loss carryforwards:  
Short-Term
Long-Term
Total
$1,438,352
$-
$1,438,352
At October 31, 2025, for federal tax purposes, the Fund had $708,236 in straddle loss deferrals.
5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund for competitive reasons such as to maintain the Fund's expense ratio, or as and when appropriate, to maintain positive or zero net yields. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Adviser voluntarily waived $585,013 of its fee.
Certain of the Fund's assets are managed by Federated Investment Management Company (the "Sub-Adviser"). Under the terms of a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the Sub-Adviser receives an allocable portion of the Adviser's fee. The fee is paid by the Adviser out of its resources and is not an incremental Fund expense. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Sub-Adviser earned a fee of $893,506.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. For purposes of determining the appropriate rate breakpoint, "Investment Complex" is defined as all of the Federated Hermes Funds subject to a fee under the Administrative Services Agreement. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average daily net assets of the Investment Complex as specified below:  
Administrative Fee
Average Daily Net Assets
of the Investment Complex
0.100%
on assets up to $50 billion
0.075%
on assets over $50 billion
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.078% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
In addition, FAS may charge certain out-of-pocket expenses to the Fund.
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Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class C Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC:  
Percentage of Average Daily
Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares
0.05%
Class C Shares
0.75%
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:  
Distribution Services
Fees Incurred
Class C Shares
$197,543
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, FSC retained $12,645 of fees paid by the Fund. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Fund's Class A Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however, it may begin to incur this fee upon approval of the Trustees.
Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, FSC retained $16,642 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $3,576, $1,652 and $537 relating to redemptions of Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares, respectively.
Other Service Fees
For the six months ended April 30, 2026, FSSC received $2,784 of other service fees disclosed in Note 2.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) on their own initiative have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights, excluding interest expense, extraordinary expenses and proxy-related expenses, if any) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class F Shares and Institutional Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.99%, 1.74%, 0.99% and 0.74% (the "Fee Limit"), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the "Termination Date"): (a) January 1, 2027; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the approval of the Trustees.
Interfund Transactions
During the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $55,830,919 and $59,040,000, respectively. Net realized gain (loss) recognized on these transactions was $0.
Directors'/Trustees' and Miscellaneous Fees
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of certain of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Independent Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course are reimbursed by the Fund. These expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses may be included in Accrued and Miscellaneous Expenses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations, respectively.
6. EXPENSE REDUCTION
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, net credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to offset custody expenses. For the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Fund's expenses were offset by $1,478 under these arrangements.
7. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended April 30, 2026, were as follows:  
Purchases
$168,652,243
Sales
$202,204,464
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8. LINE OF CREDIT
The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes Funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement dated June 17, 2025, which was renewed on June 16, 2026 for an amount up to $400,000,000. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding. The Fund's ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (a) the highest, on any day, of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the published secured overnight financing rate plus an assigned percentage, and (iii) 0.0%, plus (b) a margin. Any fund eligible to borrow under the LOC pays its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders' commitment that has not been utilized, quarterly in arrears and at maturity. As of April 30, 2026, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the six months ended April 30, 2026, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
9. INTERFUND LENDING
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of April 30, 2026, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended April 30, 2026, the program was not utilized.
10. OPERATING SEGMENTS
An operating segment is defined as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the public entity's chief operating decision maker (CODM) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and has discrete financial information available. A management committee of the Adviser acts as the CODM. The Fund represents a single operating segment, as the CODM monitors the operating results of the Fund as a whole and the strategic asset allocation is determined based on the investment objective of the Fund and executed by the Fund's portfolio management team. The financial information in the form of the Fund's portfolio composition, total returns, expense ratios and changes in net assets (i.e., changes in net assets resulting from operations, subscriptions and redemptions) which is reviewed by the CODM to assess the Fund's performance in comparison to the Fund's benchmarks and to make resource allocation decisions for the Fund's single segment is consistent with the information presented in these financial statements. Segment assets are reflected on the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities as "total assets" and significant segment expenses are listed on the accompanying Statement of Operations.
11. INDEMNIFICATIONS
Under the Fund's organizational documents, its Officers and Directors/Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund (other than liabilities arising out of their willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of their duties to the Fund). In addition, in the normal course of business, the Fund provides certain indemnifications under arrangements with third parties. Typically, obligations to indemnify a third party arise in the context of an arrangement entered into by the Fund under which the Fund agrees to indemnify such third party for certain liabilities arising out of actions taken pursuant to the arrangement, provided the third party's actions are not deemed to have breached an agreed-upon standard of care (such as willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of their duties under the contract). The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet arisen. The Fund does not anticipate any material claims or losses pursuant to these arrangements at this time, and accordingly expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract-May 2025
FEDERATED HERMES MUNI AND STOCK ADVANTAGE FUND (THE "FUND")
At its meetings in May 2025 (the "May Meetings"), the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board"), including those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Independent Trustees"), reviewed and unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory contract between the Fund and Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania (the "Adviser") and the investment sub-advisorycontract between the Adviser and Federated Investment Management Company (the "Sub-Adviser" and together with the Adviser, the "Advisers") with respect to the Fund (together, the "Contracts") for an additional one-year term. The Board's determination to approve the continuation of the Contracts reflects the exercise of its business judgment after considering such information deemed necessary to evaluate the terms of the Contracts and to approve the continuation of the existing arrangements. The information, factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board's approval are summarized below.
Information Received and Review Process
At the request of the Independent Trustees, the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer (the "CCO") furnished to the Board in advance of its May Meetings an independent written report regarding data related to the Fund's management fee (the "CCO Management Fee Report"). The Board considered the CCO Management Fee Report, along with other information, in evaluating the reasonableness of the Fund's management fee and in determining to approve the continuation of the Contracts.
In addition to the CCO Management Fee Report, the Board considered information specifically prepared in connection with the approval of the continuation of the Contracts that was presented at the May Meetings. In this regard, in the months preceding the May Meetings, the Board requested and reviewed written responses and supporting materials prepared by the Advisers and their affiliates (collectively, "Federated Hermes") in response to requests posed to Federated Hermes by independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Trustees encompassing a wide variety of topics, including those summarized below. The Board also considered such additional matters as the Independent Trustees deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Contracts, which included detailed information about the Fund and Federated Hermes furnished to the Board at its meetings throughout the year.
The Board's consideration of the Contracts included review of materials and information covering the following matters, among others: (1) copies of the Contracts; (2) the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by Federated Hermes; (3) Federated Hermes' business and operations; (4) the Advisers' investment philosophy, personnel and processes; (5) the Fund's investment objective and strategies; (6) the Fund's short-term and long-term performance - in absolute terms (both on a gross basis and net of expenses) and relative to an appropriate group of peer funds and its benchmark; (7) the Fund's fees and expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund - in absolute terms and relative to an appropriate group of peer funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations (if any); (8) the financial condition of Federated Hermes; (9) the Adviser's profitability with respect to managing the Fund; (10) distribution and sales activity for the Fund; and (11) the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any).
The Board also considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees charged to other registered funds in evaluating the Contracts. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board considered several factors it deemed relevant to an adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund, including: (1) the nature and quality of the services provided by the adviser to the fund and its shareholders, including the performance of the fund, its benchmark and comparable funds; (2) the adviser's cost of providing the services and the profitability to the adviser of providing advisory services to the fund; (3) the extent to which the adviser may realize "economies of scale" as the fund grows larger and, if such economies of scale exist, whether they have been appropriately shared with the fund and its shareholders or the family of funds; (4) any "fall-out" benefits that accrue to the adviser because of its relationship with the fund, including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the adviser for services rendered to the fund; (5) comparative fees and expenses, including a comparison of management fees paid to the adviser with those paid by similar funds managed by the same adviser or other advisers as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients of the same adviser for what might be viewed as like services; and (6) the extent of care, conscientiousness and independence with which the fund's board members perform their duties and their expertise, including whether they are fully informed about all facts the board deems relevant to its consideration of the adviser's services and fees. The Board considered that the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") disclosure requirements regarding the basis for a fund board's approval of the fund's investment advisory contract generally align with the factors listed above. The Board was guided by these factors in its evaluation of the Contracts to the extent it
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considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below. The Board considered and weighed these factors in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated Hermes on matters relating to the oversight of the other funds advised by Federated Hermes (each, a "Federated Hermes Fund" and, collectively, the "Federated Hermes Funds").
In addition, the Board considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders and the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew the Contracts. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders likely have invested in the Fund based on the strength of Federated Hermes' industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that Federated Hermes will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board observed that there are a range of investment options available to the Fund's shareholders in the marketplace, and such shareholders, having had the opportunity to consider other investment options, have effectively selected Federated Hermes by virtue of investing in the Fund.
In determining to approve the continuation of the Contracts, the members of the Board reviewed and evaluated information and factors they believed to be relevant and appropriate through the exercise of their reasonable business judgment. While individual members of the Board may have weighed certain factors differently, the Board's determination to approve the continuation of the Contracts was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Board throughout the year. The Board recognized that its evaluation process is evolutionary and that the factors considered and the emphasis placed on relevant factors may change in recognition of changing circumstances in the registered fund marketplace. The Independent Trustees were assisted throughout the evaluation process by independent legal counsel. In connection with their deliberations at the May Meetings, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and without management present to review the relevant materials and consider their responsibilities under applicable laws. In addition, senior management representatives of Federated Hermes also met with the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel to discuss the materials and presentations furnished to the Board at the May Meetings. The Board considered the approval of the Contracts for the Fund as part of its consideration of agreements for funds across the family of Federated Hermes Funds, but its approvals were made on a fund-by-fund basis.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Advisers and the resources of Federated Hermes dedicated to the Fund. In this regard, the Board evaluated, among other things, the terms of the Contracts and the full range of services provided to the Fund by Federated Hermes. The Board considered the Advisers' personnel, investment philosophy and process, investment research capabilities and resources, trade operations capabilities, experience and performance track record. The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund and evaluated Federated Hermes' ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. The Board considered the trading operations by the Advisers, including the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of brokers for those transactions. The Board also considered the Advisers' ability to deliver competitive investment performance for the Fund when compared to the Fund's Performance Peer Group (as defined below).
In addition, the Board considered the financial resources and overall reputation of Federated Hermes and its willingness to consider and make investments in personnel, infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity, business continuity planning and operational enhancements that are designed to benefit the Federated Hermes Funds. The Board considered Federated Hermes' oversight of the securities lending program for the Federated Hermes Funds that engage in securities lending and noted the income earned by the Federated Hermes Funds that participate in such program. In addition, the Board considered the quality of Federated Hermes' communications with the Board and responsiveness to Board inquiries and requests made from time to time with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds. The Board also considered that Federated Hermes is responsible for providing the Federated Hermes Funds' officers.
The Board received and evaluated information regarding Federated Hermes' regulatory and compliance environment. The Board considered Federated Hermes' compliance program and compliance history and reports from the CCO about Federated Hermes' compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including responses to regulatory developments and any compliance or other issues raised by regulatory agencies. The Board also noted Federated Hermes' support of the Federated Hermes Funds' compliance control structure and the compliance-related resources devoted by Federated Hermes in support of the Fund's obligations pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, including Federated Hermes' commitment to respond to rulemaking and other regulatory initiatives of the SEC. The Board considered Federated Hermes' approach to internal audits and risk management with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds and its day-to-day oversight of the Federated Hermes Funds' compliance with their investment objectives and policies as well as with applicable laws and regulations, noting that regulatory and other developments had over time
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led, and continue to lead, to an increase in the scope of Federated Hermes' oversight in this regard. In addition, the Board noted Federated Hermes' commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to prepare for and respond to ongoing changes due to the market, regulatory and control environments in which the Fund and its service providers operate.
The Board considered Federated Hermes' efforts to provide shareholders in the Federated Hermes Funds with a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies. The Board considered the expenses that Federated Hermes had incurred, as well as the entrepreneurial and other risks assumed by Federated Hermes, in sponsoring and providing on-going services to new funds to expand these opportunities for shareholders. The Board noted the benefits to shareholders of being part of the family of Federated Hermes Funds, which include the general right to exchange investments between the same class of shares without the incurrence of additional sales charges.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisers to the Fund.
Fund Investment Performance
The Board considered the investment performance of the Fund. In evaluating the Fund's investment performance, the Board considered performance results in light of the Fund's investment objective, strategies and risks. The Board considered detailed investment reports on, and the Advisers' analysis of, the Fund's performance over different time periods that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May Meetings. These reports included, among other items, information on the Fund's gross and net returns, the Fund's investment performance compared to one or more relevant categories or groups of peer funds and the Fund's benchmark, performance attribution information and commentary on the effect of market conditions. The Board noted that it evaluated investment performance at meetings throughout the year and received reports from Federated Hermes regarding the performance of certain Federated Hermes Funds as well as Federated Hermes' explanations for less favorable performance and any specific actions Federated Hermes had taken, or had determined to take, to seek to enhance Fund investment performance and the results of those actions.
The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the performance of other registered funds in the category of peer funds selected by Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar"), an independent fund ranking organization (the "Performance Peer Group"). The Board noted the CCO's statement that comparisons to fund peer groups may be helpful, though not conclusive, in evaluating the performance of the Advisers in managing the Fund.
The Board also considered comparative performance data from Lipper, Inc. that was included in reports provided to the Board throughout the year. The Board noted that differences may exist between the Performance Peer Group and Lipper peers and that the results of these performance comparisons may vary.
The Board considered that for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024, the Fund's performance was above the median of the Performance Peer Group.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it had continued confidence in the Advisers' overall capabilities to manage the Fund.
Fund Expenses
The Board considered the advisory fee, sub-advisory fee, and overall expense structure of the Fund and the comparative fee and expense information that had been provided in connection with the May Meetings. In this regard, the Board was presented with, and considered, information regarding the contractual advisory fee rates, net advisory fee rates, total expense ratios and each element of the Fund's total expense ratio (i.e., gross and net advisory fees, administrative fees, custody fees, portfolio accounting fees and transfer agency fees) relative to an appropriate group of peer funds compiled by Federated Hermes from the overall category of peer funds selected by Morningstar (the "Expense Peer Group"). The Board received a description of the methodology used to select the Expense Peer Group from the overall Morningstar category. The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the fees and expenses of the broader group of funds in the overall Morningstar category.
While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving too much weight to comparative information concerning fees charged to funds by other advisers, the use of comparisons between the Fund and its Expense Peer Group assisted the Board in its evaluation of the Fund's fees and expenses. The Board focused on comparisons with other registered funds more heavily than non-registered fund products or services because such comparisons are believed to be more relevant. The Board considered that other registered funds are the products most like the Fund, in that they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle, in fact, chosen and maintained by the Fund's shareholders. The Board noted that the range of such other registered funds' fees and expenses, therefore, appears to be a relevant indicator of what investors have found to be reasonable in the marketplace in which the Fund competes.
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The Board reviewed the contractual advisory fee rate, net advisory fee rate and other expenses of the Fund and noted the position of the Fund's fee rates relative to its Expense Peer Group. In this regard, the Board noted that the contractual advisory fee rate was above the median of the Expense Peer Group, but the Board noted the applicable waivers and reimbursements, and that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive in the context of other factors considered by the Board.
The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services offered and fees charged by Federated Hermes to other types of clients with investment strategies similar to those of the Federated Hermes Funds, including non-registered fund clients (such as institutional separate accounts) and third-party unaffiliated registered funds for which any of the Advisers or their affiliates serve as sub-adviser. The Board noted the CCO's statement that non-registeredfund clients are inherently different products due to the following differences, among others: (i) types of targeted investors; (ii) applicable laws and regulations; (iii) legal structures; (iv) average account sizes; (v) portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows and different associated costs; (vi) the time spent by portfolio managers and their teams (among other personnel across various departments, including legal, compliance and risk management) in reviewing securities pricing; (vii) SEC mandated risk management programs with respect to fund liquidity and use of derivatives; (viii) questions on regulatory reporting; (ix) a variety of different administrative responsibilities; and (x) degrees of risk associated with management. The Board also considered information regarding the differences in the nature of the services required for Federated Hermes to manage its proprietary registered fund business versus managing a discrete pool of assets as a sub-adviser to another institution's registered fund, noting the CCO's statement that Federated Hermes generally performs significant additional services and assumes substantially greater risks in managing the Fund and other Federated Hermes Funds than in its role as sub-adviser to an unaffiliated third-party registered fund. The Board noted that the CCO emphasized that differences in fees for providing advisory services to other types of clients may not be appropriate when judging the appropriateness of the Federated Hermes Funds' advisory fees because of the different services provided.
In the case of the Fund, the Board noted that Federated Hermes does not manage any other types of clients that are comparable to the Fund.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the fees and total operating expenses of the Fund, in conjunction with other matters considered, are reasonable in light of the services provided.
Profitability
The Board received and considered profitability information furnished by Federated Hermes. Such profitability information included revenues reported on a fund-by-fund basis and estimates of the allocation of expenses made on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the CCO and described to the Board. The Board considered the CCO's statement that, while the cost allocation report applies consistent allocation processes for purposes of general comparison of funds, the inherent difficulties in arbitrarily allocating costs lacks precision and may cause the report to be unreliable because a single change in an allocation estimate can dramatically alter the resulting estimate of cost and/or profitability of a Federated Hermes Fund and may produce unintended consequences. In addition, the Board considered the CCO's statement that the allocation methodologies used by Federated Hermes in estimating profitability for purposes of reporting to the Board in connection with the continuation of the Contracts are consistent with the methodologies previously reviewed by an independent consultant. The Board noted that the independent consultant had previously conducted a review of the allocation methodologies and reported to the Board that, although there is no single best method to allocate expenses, the methodologies used by Federated Hermes are reasonable. The Board considered the CCO's statement that the estimated profitability to the Adviser from its relationship with the Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided.
The Board also reviewed information compiled by Federated Hermes comparing its profitability information to other publicly-held fund management companies, including information regarding profitability trends over time. The Board recognized that profitability comparisons among fund management companies are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund management company is affected by numerous factors. The Board considered the CCO's statement that, based on such profitability information, Federated Hermes' profit margins did not appear to be excessive and that Federated Hermes appeared financially sound, with the resources available to fulfill its contractual obligations.
Economies of Scale
The Board received and considered information about the notion of possible realization of "economies of scale" as a fund grows larger, the difficulties of isolating and quantifying economies of scale at an individual fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated Hermes Funds, such as: portfolio management, investment research and trading operations; shareholder services; compliance; business continuity, cybersecurity and information security programs; internal audit and risk management functions; and technology, systems
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capabilities and use of data. The Board noted that Federated Hermes' investments in these areas are extensive and are designed to provide enhanced or expanded services to the Federated Hermes Funds and their shareholders. The Board considered that the benefits of these investments are likely to be shared with the family of Federated Hermes Funds as a whole. In addition, the Board considered that fee waivers and expense reimbursements are another means for potential economies of scale to be shared with shareholders and can provide protection from an increase in expenses if a Federated Hermes Fund's assets decline. The Board considered that, in order for the Federated Hermes Funds to remain competitive in the marketplace, Federated Hermes has frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the Federated Hermes Funds and has disclosed to shareholders and/or reported to the Board its intention to do so (or continue to do so) in the future. The Board also considered that Federated Hermes has been active in managing expenses of the Federated Hermes Funds in recent years, which has resulted in benefits being realized by shareholders.
The Board also received and considered information on adviser-paid fees (commonly referred to as "revenue sharing" payments) that was provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May Meetings. The Board considered that Federated Hermes believes that this information is relevant to consider whether Federated Hermes had an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or to apply breakpoints at higher levels, but should not be considered when evaluating the reasonableness of advisory fees. The Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on economies of scale, which is compounded by the lack of any uniform methodology or pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with breakpoints that serve to reduce the fees as a fund attains a certain size.
Other Benefits
The Board considered information regarding the compensation and other ancillary (or "fall-out") benefits that Federated Hermes derived from its relationships with the Federated Hermes Funds. The Board considered that Federated Hermes may derive a benefit to its reputation as an adviser to the Fund, which may help in attracting other clients and investment personnel. The Board noted that, in addition to receiving advisory fees under the Federated Hermes Funds' investment advisory contracts, Federated Hermes' affiliates also receive fees for providing other services to the Federated Hermes Funds under separate service contracts, including for serving as the Federated Hermes Funds' administrator and distributor. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes' affiliates provide distribution and shareholder services to the Federated Hermes Funds, for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to Rule 12b-1 plans or otherwise. The Board also received and considered information detailing the benefits, if any, that Federated Hermes may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute portfolio trades for the Federated Hermes Funds.
Conclusions
The Board considered the CCO's presentation and statements and the information accompanying the CCO Management Fee Report. The Board recognized that its evaluation of the Federated Hermes Funds' advisory and sub-advisory arrangements is a continuing and ongoing process that is informed by the information that the Board requests and receives from management throughout the course of the year.
On the basis of the information and factors summarized above, among other information and factors deemed relevant by the Board, and the evaluation thereof, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously voted to approve the continuation of the Contracts. The Board based its determination to approve the Contracts on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view of past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily deemed to be relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative.
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This information is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
  IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the "householding" program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of "householding." Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of "householding" at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400, Option #4. 
 
Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

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Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund: Not Applicable.

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund: Not Applicable.

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund: The Fund's disclosure of remuneration items is included as part of the Financial Statements filed under Item 7 of this form.

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund: The Fund's Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract summary by fund appear in the Financial Statements filed under Item 7 of this form.

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not Applicable

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not Applicable

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not Applicable

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

No Changes to Report

Item 16. Controls and Procedures.

(a) The registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of this report on Form N-CSR.

(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not Applicable

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation

(a) Not Applicable

(b) Not Applicable

Item 19. Exhibits

(a)(1) Not Applicable.

(a)(2) Not Applicable.

(a)(3) .

(a)(4) Not Applicable.

(a)(5) Not Applicable.

(b) .

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant: Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust

By: /s/ Jeremy D. Boughton
Jeremy D. Boughton, Principal Financial Officer

Date: June 23, 2026

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By: /s/ J. Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue, Principal Executive Officer

Date: June 23, 2026

By: /s/ Jeremy D. Boughton
Jeremy D. Boughton, Principal Financial Officer

Date: June 23, 2026

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