Seligman South Carolina Municipal Fund
FUND OBJECTIVE:
Seeks to maximize income exempt from regular federal income taxes and from South Carolina personal income taxes to the extent consistent with preservation of capital and with consideration given to opportunities for capital gain.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Portfolio Managers:
Thomas G. Moles
Thomas G. Moles
Managing Director
Head of the Seligman Municipal Team

Joined Seligman: 1983
Industry Experience: 34 Years

Mr. Moles serves as Portfolio Manager for the following:

Education:

BA (Business) - Wagner College


Eileen Comerford
Eileen Comerford
Managing Director

Member of The Seligman Municipal Team

Joined Seligman: 1980
Industry Experience: 27 years

Ms. Comerford serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for the following:

 

Education:

BS (Economics) - Ramapo State College


Investment Team:
Seligman Municipal Team



FUND STATISTICS
As of September 30, 2008

Inception June 30, 1987
Total Net Assets $62 million
Number of Holdings 25
Option Adjusted Duration3 7.9 years
Weighted Average Maturity4 13.5 years




TOP 5 HOLDINGS2
As of September 30, 2008
South Carolina Transporation Infrastructure Bank Rev. -- Refunded
8.3%
South Carolina State Ports Authority Rev.
7.3
Berkeley County, SC GOs
6.1
Horry County, SC School District GOs
6.1
Rocky Hill, SC Utility System
6.0
Total
33.8%
HOLDINGS BY MARKET SECTOR5
As of September 30, 2008
Revenue Bonds
66%
General Obligation Bonds
14%
Pre-refunded/Escrowed-to-Maturity Bonds
20%



QUALITY COMPOSITION1
As of September 30, 2008
Moody's / S&P Ratings
Aaa
36%
Aa
31
A
29
Baa
4



AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
As of September 30, 2008

  1 Year
%
3 Year
%
5 Year
%
10 Year
%
CLASS A without sales charges (2.29) 1.31 2.52 3.60
with sales charges (6.72) (0.25) 1.58 3.13
 



GROWTH of $10,000
Class A Without Sales Charges: 9/30/88 - 9/30/08


The chart does not reflect the performance of Class C shares, which would differ due to different sales charges and expenses. See Important Performance Information below.


CALENDAR YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
As of September 30, 2008


Class A Without Sales Charges


Performance does not reflect the effect of sales charges. If such charges were included, performance would be lower. Return figures reflect any change in price per share, and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The graph does not reflect the performance of Class C shares, which would differ due to different sales charges and expenses. See Important Performance Information below.


Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(Expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)

(As of percent of Net Assets) Class A
Shares
Class C
Shares
Total Annual Operating Expenses 0.90% 1.77%
 



NOT FDIC INSURED . NOT BANK GUARANTEED . MAY LOSE VALUE