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Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade Municipals is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to seek to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals is a is a non-diversified, closed ended mutual fund. The fund is managed by Van Kampen Asset Management. Its investment advisor is Van Kampen Asset Management. Its objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal, as well as New York State and New York City income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The inception Date of the company is 27 march 1992.

Van Kampen Trust for Insured Municipals is a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The trust portfolio is a diversified portfolio where, under normal market conditions, primarily all of the trust's assets will be invested in municipal securities that are covered by insurance with respect to timely payment of principal and interest. Van Kampen Trust for Insured Municipals was founded on January 24, 922, and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade New Jersey Munis is a high level of current income exempt from Federal & New York state and New York City income taxes. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Van Kampen Ohio Quality Municipal Trust is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. It operates as a diversified management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to seek to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal and Ohio income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Van Kampen California Value Municipal Income Trust, is a mutual fund close end fund. The objective of the fund is a high level of current income exempt from federal and California income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. Its diversified portfolio composed substantially of investment grade California municipal securities. The fund was founded on April 30, 1993.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Van Kampen Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust (the Trust) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, but operates as a diversified management investment company.The Trust's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania income taxes and, where possible under local law, local income and personal property taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The Trust invests substantially all of its assets in Pennsylvania municipal securities rated investment grade at the time of investment, but may invest up to 20% of its assets in unrated securities that are of comparable quality to those rated investment grade. The Trust invests in various sectors, including higher education, hospitals, general purpose, public education and recreational buildings.

Van Kampen Senior Income Trust Operates as a Closed-End mutual fund. The trust's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, consistent with preservation of capital. It seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a portfolio of interests in floating or variable rate senior loans to corporations, partnerships and other entities which operate in a variety of industries and geographical regions. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Insured California Municipal Securities is a Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its investment management services are provided by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Municipal Income Opportunities Trust III is a closed-end diversified management investment company

Morgan Stanley New York Quality Municipal Securities is a closed-end diversified management investment company

Morgan Stanley Insured Municipal Bond Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income, which is exempt from federal income tax

Morgan Stanley High Yield Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary objective is to seek a high level of current income, and as a secondary objective, to seek capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in high-yield securities. Its portfolio includes corporate bonds and notes, government bonds, common stocks and short-term investments. The fund interests in entities organized and operated solely for the purpose of restructuring the investment characteristics of sovereign debt obligations. It invests in various industries, including broadcasting, cable, chemicals, consumer products, diversified media, energy, financials, forest products and healthcare

Morgan Stanley Municipal Income Opportunities Trust is a closed-end diversified management investment company

The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology.

Morgan Stanley Insured Municipal Securities is a Closed-End Investment Fund/Trust company headquartered in New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Municipal Income Opportunities Trust is a closed-end diversified management investment company

Morgan Stanley Quality Municipal Investment Trust is a Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its investment management services are provided by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Insured Municipal Trust is a Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its investment management services are provided by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Quality Municipal Securities is a Close-Ended Mutual Fund company and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Quality Municipal Securities is a Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its investment management services are provided by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Quality Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end diversified management investment company.

Morgan Stanley Municipal Premium Income Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax. The Company was founded in 1988 and is based in New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Insured Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end diversified management investment company

Since 1950, The Institute for the International Education of Students dba IES Abroad has provided students and U.S. colleges & universities with academic study abroad opportunities that foster intercultural development. IES Abroad offers semester study abroad, academic year study abroad, January term study abroad, and summer study abroad. Internships abroad are also provided by them. IES Abroad conducts regular surveys with faculty, students, and universities/colleges to determine the quality of its programs and identify new program opportunities in developing countries. The organization was founded as Institute of European Studies and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

Van Kampen Advantage Municipal Income Trust II was a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective was to seek to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on August 27, 1993 and was headquartered in New York, NY.

Invesco Van Kampen Ohio Quality Municipal Trust operates as closed-end investment fund/investment trust. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal and Ohio income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on July 24, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco High Yield Investments Fund is a closed-end management investment company. The company objective is to seek a high level of current income and as a secondary objective, to seek capital appreciation. It invests primarily in debt securities that are rated below investment grade or are unrated and considered to have a credit quality below investment grade. The company was founded on November 30, 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Van Kampen Select Sector Municipal Trust closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund is a closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. The company is headquartered in New York, NY

Invesco Van Kampen Massachusetts Value Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The fund's investment objective is to seek to provide common shareholders with a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Invesco Van Kampen Massachusetts Value Municipal Income Trust was founded on April 23, 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco High Income Trust II operates as a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide high current income, while seeking to preserve shareholders capital through investment in a diversified portfolio of income producing, fixed income securities. The company was founded on April 28, 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Insured California Municipal Securities Seeks to provide California investors with a high level of current income exempt from federal and California income taxes primarily through investment in a diversified portfolio of insured California municipal securities. The fund is headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Invesco New York Quality Municipal Securities is a global investment management company. The company provides a comprehensive array of enduring investment solutions for retail, institutional and high net worth clients around the world. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals operates as a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. It intends to provide common shareholders with current income exempt from federal as well as from New York State and New York City income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on March 27, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Van Kampen Select Sector Municipal Trust is a closed end investment Fund. The fund's objective is high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on September 9, 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust III is a closed-end management investment trust. The fund's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax primarily by investing in a diversified portfolio of investment grade tax-exempt municipal securities. The fund changed its name from Morgan Stanley Municipal Income Opportunities Trust III to Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust III. The company was founded on April 30, 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Insured Municipal Securities operates as closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. The investment objective of Invesco Value Municipal Securities is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax. The company was founded on February 28, 1994 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax. The company was founded on September 19, 1988 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust II is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund intends to provide investors with a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, with liquidity and safety of principal, primarily by investing in a diversified portfolio of investment grade tax-exempt municipal securities. It invests at least 65% of its total assets primarily in municipal bonds. The company was founded on June 30, 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco California Insured Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its objectives are to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and the alternative minimum tax applicable to individuals. The company was founded on November 2, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Value Municipal Bond Trust operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. Its investment objective is to provide current income which is exempted from federal income tax. The company was founded on February 26, 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust, which engages in seeking to provide common shareholders with current income exempt from federal and California income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was headquartered on December 21, 1992, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Bond Fund is a closed-end investment fund, which engages in the investment in debt instruments of governments, supranational bodies, local authorities, national public bodies, and corporate issuers worldwide. The company was founded on October 15, 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Van Kampen Massachusetts Value Municipal Income Trust. The trust's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Its investment management services are provided through Van Kampen Investments Inc. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Van Kampen Bond Fund closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Invesco Van Kampen Trust for Insured Municipals operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax primarily through investment in a diversified portfolio of municipal securities that are covered by insurance with respect to timely payment of principal and interest. The fund was founded on January 24, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Municipal Premium Income Trust is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The fund's objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax. Invesco Municipal Premium Income Trust was founded on November 15, 1988 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Value Municipal Trust is a diversified, closed-end series management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax. The firm invests its assets primarily in investment grade municipal obligations include municipal bonds, municipal notes, municipal commercial paper and lease obligations. The firm also may invest in taxable or tax-exempt investment grade securities. The company was founded on February 28, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Quality Municipal Securities operates as a closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax by investing primarily in municipal obligations which includes municipal bonds, municipal notes and municipal commercial paper. The company was founded on September 29, 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Quality Municipal Investment Trust is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The fund's objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Invesco Quality Municipal Investment Trust was founded on June 28, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund operates as a diversified closed-end management investment company. It investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The company was founded on June 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Senior Income Trust operates as a closed-end investment trust. The firm's investment objective is to gain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on June 23, 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Invesco Trust For Investment Grade Municipals is a closed-end management investment company, which engages in the investment wherein its objective is to provide common shareholders with a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on January 24, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Municipal Trust operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on September 27, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II is a closed-end investment fund and trust. Its investment objective is to seek to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Van Kampen Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The fund's objective is to provide high level of current income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania income tax and, where possible under local law, local income and personal property taxes, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on April 30, 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust is a closed-end investment fund and investment trust. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on April 24, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco California Quality Municipal Securities is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The fund was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust is a diversified closed-end investment trust. It has an objective of providing common shareholders with current income which is exempt from federal income tax. The company was founded on February 26, 1993 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax. The company was founded on September 29, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Invesco Van Kampen Trust For Investment Grade New Jersey Municipals is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is seek to provide investors with a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey gross income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The company was founded on January 21, 1992 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter High Yield Fund, Inc. is a closed-end investment fund. It seeks a high level of current income and capital appreciation, through investing in high yield securities. The company was founded on September 23, 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research engages in the provision of global research networks. Its research programs include Azrieli program in brain, mind and consciousness, bio-inspired solar energy, child and brain development, cosmology and gravity, genetic networks, humans and the microbiome, institutions, organization and growth, microbial biodiversity, learning in machines and brains, quantum information science, quantum materials, and social interactions, identity and well being. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.