STAX

STAX provides exposure to municipal debt obligations issued by the US state and its local governments in aim of a high level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax. The fund holds short-duration securities primarily with investment grade ratings and effective maturities between one and five years to achieve its objective. These securities include but are not limited to, advance refunded bonds, revenue bonds, general obligation and insured municipal bonds, private activity bonds, municipal leases, and certificates of participation. Economic and market conditions are analyzed to identify the eligible securities and investable market sectors. ESG and sustainability scores are then assigned to each potential position wherein a score of 1 or 2 exudes positive sustainability characteristics, a score of 3 points to neutrality, and a score of 4 or 5 reflects negative attributes which leads to disqualification. The fund is actively managed and may also hold junk bonds up to 20%.