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Riversource Tax-Exempt Series Inc – ‘N-30D’ for 11/30/99

On:  Thursday, 2/3/00   ·   For:  11/30/99   ·   Accession #:  820027-0-84   ·   File #:  811-02686

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 2/03/00  Riversource Tax-Exempt Series Inc N-30D      11/30/99    1:19K                                    Ameriprise Financial Inc

Annual or Semi-Annual Report Mailed to Shareholders   —   Rule 30d-1
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 1: N-30D       Axp Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund, Inc.                23     45K 

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AXP(SM) Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund 1999 ANNUAL REPORT (PROSPECTUS ENCLOSED) American Express(R) Funds (icon of) padlock AXP Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of current income exempt from federal taxes. (This annual report includes a prospectus that describes in detail the Fund's objectives, investment strategy, risks, sales charges, fees and other matters of interest. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.) AMERICAN EXPRESS (logo)
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Why Suffer From a `Lack of Interest'? If you're looking for a higher yield than a typical tax-free money market fund with less price volatility than a typical tax-exempt bond fund, this fund is designed for you. Its yield is generally free from federal taxes, but not necessarily state and local taxes. AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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Table of Contents 1999 ANNUAL REPORT The purpose of this annual report is to tell investors how the Fund performed. From the Chairman 4 From the Portfolio Manager 4 Fund Facts 6 The 10 Largest Holdings 7 Making the Most of the Fund 8 The Fund's Long-term Performance 9 Independent Auditors' Report 11 Financial Statements 12 Notes to Financial Statements 15 Investments in Securities 22 Federal Income Tax Information 38 2000 PROSPECTUS The prospectus, which is bound into the middle of this annual report, describes the Fund in detail. The Fund 3p Goal 3p Investment Strategy 3p Risks 5p Past Performance 6p Fees and Expenses 8p Management 9p Buying and Selling Shares 9p Valuing Fund Shares 9p Investment Options 10p Purchasing Shares 11p Transactions through Third Parties 14p Sales Charges 14p Exchanging/Selling Shares 18p Distributions and Taxes 23p Other Information 25p Financial Highlights 26p Appendix 28p (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) ANNUAL REPORT - 1999
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(picture of) Arne H. Carlson Arne H. Carlson Chairman of the board From the Chairman We are in an extraordinary period for investing in financial assets, with many stocks at their all-time highs. Looking at year 2000, American Express Financial Corporation, the Fund's investment manager, expects the economy to continue to grow and long-term interest rates to rise only slightly. This is a great time to take a close look at your goals and investments. We encourage you to: o Consult a professional investment adviser who can help you cut through mountains of data. o Set financial goals that extend beyond those achievable through retirement plans of your employer. o Learn as much as you can about your current investments. The portfolio manager's letter that follows provides a review of the Fund's investment strategies and performance. The annual report contains other valuable information as well. The Fund's prospectus describes its investment objectives and how it intends to achieve those objectives. As experienced investors know, information is vital to making good investment decisions. So, take a moment and decide again whether the Fund's investment objectives and management style fit with your other investments to help you reach your financial goals. And make it a practice on a regular basis to assess your investment options. Sincerely, Arne H. Carlson (picture of) Terry Fettig Terry Fettig Portfolio manager From the Portfolio Manager AXP Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund's interest income increased slightly during the past fiscal year, although a rise in interest rates tempered its overall performance. For the 12 months -- December 1998 through November 1999 -- the total return for the Fund's Class A shares (excluding the sales charge) was 1.44%. AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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Despite ongoing reports of generally low inflation, a continuation of strong economic growth in the U.S. and improving economies overseas kept fixed-income investors on edge throughout most of the 12 months. Their concern about potentially higher inflation was reinforced by the Federal Reserve Board, which raised short-term interest rates three times during the period -- in June, August and November. The result was increased selling pressure on bonds, which in turn drove interest rates up and bond prices down. Compared with U.S. Treasury issues, the selling pressure on municipal bonds was less pronounced, especially in the shorter-maturity issues in which this Fund invests. Still, the trend did drag down the net asset value. On the other hand, because of the rise in interest rates, the Fund was able to add some new, higher-yielding issues that ultimately enhanced its income payments to shareholders. A DEFENSIVE APPROACH As for the structure of the portfolio, because I expected interest rates to move up, I gradually reduced the duration over the 12 months. (Duration, a function of the average maturity of the bonds in the portfolio, largely determines how sensitive the Fund's value is to changes in interest rates. The longer the duration, the greater the sensitivity.) As a result, the decline in the net asset value was smaller than it might have been. To enhance the Fund's yield, I added to investments in non-rated bonds, which are below-investment-grade issues that pay comparatively higher interest. That exposure reached approximately 15% of portfolio assets at period-end. I also increased the exposure to BBB-rated bonds (at the low end of the investment-grade scale), chiefly healthcare-related issues that, again, offered relatively attractive yields. As the new fiscal year begins, it appears the economy remains remarkably strong, which in turn has continued to foster fear that higher inflation may be on the way. Whether or not that proves to be the case, I think the rising-interest-rate trend is likely to persist, at least over the near term. If so, the Fund is positioned to take advantage of the higher-yielding securities that would come to market. Terry Fettig (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) ANNUAL REPORT - 1999
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Fund Facts Class A -- 12-month performance (All figures per share) Net asset value (NAV) Nov. 30, 1999 $5.02 Nov. 30, 1998 $5.14 Decrease $0.12 Distributions -- Dec. 1, 1998 - Nov. 30, 1999 From income $0.19 From capital gains $ -- Total distributions $0.19 Total return* +1.44%** Class B -- 12-month performance (All figures per share) Net asset value (NAV) Nov. 30, 1999 $5.02 Nov. 30, 1998 $5.14 Decrease $0.12 Distributions -- Dec. 1, 1998 - Nov. 30, 1999 From income $0.15 From capital gains $ -- Total distributions $0.15 Total return* +0.69%** Class Y -- 12-month performance (All figures per share) Net asset value (NAV) Nov. 30, 1999 $5.01 Nov. 30, 1998 $5.13 Decrease $0.12 Distributions -- Dec. 1, 1998 - Nov. 30, 1999 From income $0.21 From capital gains $ -- Total distributions $0.21 Total return* +1.59%** *The prospectus discusses the effect of sales charges, if any, on the various classes. **The total return is a hypothetical investment in the Fund with all distributions reinvested. AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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[Enlarge/Download Table] The 10 Largest Holdings Percent Value (of net assets) (as of Nov. 30, 1999) Oregon State Department of Administrative Services Lottery Revenue Bonds Series B 4.40% 2003 2.63% $996,330 Alaska Industrial Development & Exploration Authority Electric Power Revenue Bonds Upper Lynn Canal Regional Power Series 1997 A.M.T. 5.00% 2002 1.83 693,368 Sandoval County New Mexico Multi-family Housing Refunding Revenue Bonds Meadowlark Apartments Series 1998B A.M.T. 6.38% 2001 1.57 595,518 Chicago Illinois Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 1996B 6.00% 2002 1.41 535,866 Houston Texas Water & Sewer System Prior Lien Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1992B 5.75% 2002 1.37 518,254 New York State Dormitory Authority Health Care Revenue Bonds Mental Health Services Facilities Series 1997B 5.00% 2002 1.33 504,244 Denver Colorado City & County Airport Revenue Bonds Series 1996 A.M.T. 4.80% 2000 1.33 503,215 Long Beach Harbor California Revenue Bonds Series 1993 A.M.T. 4.50% 2002 1.33 501,720 Portage County Ohio Hospital Revenue Bonds Robinson Memorial Hospital 4.75% 2004 1.32 500,865 Sandusky County Ohio Hospital Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds Memorial Hospital 4.40% 2000 1.32 499,869 Note: Investment income from certain securities may be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (A.M.T.). For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Investments in Securities." The 10 holdings listed here make up 15.44% of net assets (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) ANNUAL REPORT - 1999
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Making the Most of the Fund BUILD YOUR ASSETS SYSTEMATICALLY One of the best ways to invest in the Fund is by dollar-cost averaging -- a time-tested strategy that can make market fluctuations work for you. To dollar-cost average, simply invest a fixed amount of money regularly. You'll automatically buy more shares when the Fund's share price is low, fewer shares when it is high. The chart below shows how dollar-cost averaging works. In these three hypothetical scenarios, you will see six months of share price fluctuations. This strategy does not ensure a profit or avoid a loss if the market declines. But, if you can continue to invest regularly through changing market conditions even when the price of your shares fall or the market declines, it can be an effective way to accumulate shares to meet your long-term goals. How dollar-cost averaging works Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun $15 $16 $18 $20 $10 $10 $12 $14 $ 5 Accumulated shares* Average market Your average price per share cost per share 42.25 $15 $14.20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun $15 $10 $10 $10 $ 5 $8 $5 $5 $8 Accumulated shares* Average market Your average price per share cost per share 85.0 $7.66 $7.05 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun $15 $10 $10 $8 $6 $7 $ 5 $4 $4 Accumulated shares* Average market Your average price per share cost per share 103.5 $6.50 $5.80 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $100 invested per month. Total invested: $600. *Shares purchased is determined by dividing the amount invested per month by the current share price. THREE WAYS TO BENEFIT FROM A MUTUAL FUND: o your shares increase in value when the Fund's investments do well o you receive capital gains when the gains on investments sold by the Fund exceed losses o you receive income when the Fund's stock dividends, interest and short-term gains exceed its expenses. All three make up your total return. You potentially can increase your investment if, like most investors, you reinvest your dividends and capital gain distributions to buy additional shares of the Fund or another fund. AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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The Fund's Long-term Performance How $10,00 has grown in AXP Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund Lipper Short/Intermediate $20,000 Municipal Debt Index x $10,560 x $10,000 AXP Intermediate Lehman Brothers x Tax-Exempt Fund Class A x Municipal 3-Year $9,500 x Bond Index -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/1/96 11/97 11/98 11/99 Average annual total returns (as of Nov. 30, 1999) 1 year Since inception* Class A -3.63% +2.12% Class B -3.21% +2.15% Class Y +1.59% +3.98% *Inception date was Nov. 13, 1996. Assumes: Holding period from 12/1/96 to 11/30/99. Returns do not reflect taxes payable on distributions. Reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions for the Fund has a value of $1,182. Also see "Past Performance" in the Fund's current prospectus. On the graph above you can see how the Fund's total return compared to two widely cited performance indexes, the Lehman Brothers Municipal 3-year Bond Index and Lipper Short/Intermediate Municipal Debt Index. In comparing AXP Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund (Class A) to the indexes, you should take into account the fact that the Fund's performance reflects the maximum sales charge of 5%, while such charges are not reflected in the performance of the indexes. Your investment and return values fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Average annual total return figures reflect the impact of the applicable sales charge, up to a maximum of 5%. This was a period of widely fluctuating security prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) ANNUAL REPORT - 1999
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Lehman Brothers Municipal 3-year Bond Index, an unmanaged index, is made up of a representative list of general obligation, revenue and prerefunded bonds that have an approximate maturity of three years. The index is frequently used as a general performance measure of tax-exempt bonds with shorter maturities. The index reflects reinvestment of all distributions and changes in market prices, but excludes brokerage commissions or other fees. However, the securities used to create the index may not be representative of the bonds held in the Fund. The Lipper Short/Intermediate Municipal Debt Index, an unmanaged index published by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., includes 10 funds that are generally similar to the Fund, although some funds in the index may have somewhat different investment policies or objectives. AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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The financial statements contained in Post-Effective Amendment #46 to Registration Statement No. 2-57328 filed on or about Jan. 27, 2000, are incorporated herein by reference.
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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited) The Fund is required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to tell its shareholders about the tax treatment of the dividends it pays during its fiscal year. The dividends listed below are reported to you on Form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions. AXP Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund Fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 1999 Class A Exempt-interest dividends -- taxable status explained below. Payable date Per share Dec. 22, 1998 $0.01469 Jan. 25, 1999 0.01765 Feb. 25, 1999 0.01641 March 24, 1999 0.01446 April 26, 1999 0.01731 May 27, 1999 0.01633 June 23, 1999 0.01406 July 26, 1999 0.01697 Aug. 26, 1999 0.01592 Sept. 22, 1999 0.01379 Oct. 25, 1999 0.01692 Nov. 23, 1999 0.01686 Total distributions $0.19137 AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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Class B Exempt-interest dividends -- taxable status explained below. Payable date Per share Dec. 22, 1998 $0.01182 Jan. 25, 1999 0.01398 Feb. 25, 1999 0.01310 March 24, 1999 0.01161 April 26, 1999 0.01379 May 27, 1999 0.01305 June 23, 1999 0.01122 July 26, 1999 0.01350 Aug. 26, 1999 0.01268 Sept. 22, 1999 0.01097 Oct. 25, 1999 0.01350 Nov. 23, 1999 0.01385 Total distributions $0.15307 Class Y Exempt-interest dividends -- taxable status explained below. Payable date Per share Dec. 22, 1998 $0.02271 Jan. 25, 1999 0.01744 Feb. 25, 1999 0.01679 March 24, 1999 0.01471 April 26, 1999 0.01856 May 27, 1999 0.01676 June 23, 1999 0.01444 July 26, 1999 0.01779 Aug. 26, 1999 0.01673 Sept. 22, 1999 0.01448 Oct. 25, 1999 0.01780 Nov. 23, 1999 0.01764 Total distributions $0.20585 (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) ANNUAL REPORT - 1999
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Source of distributions Distributions during the fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 1999, were derived exclusively from interest on tax-exempt securities. For dividends paid by the Fund to be tax-exempt the Fund must have at least 50% of its assets in tax-exempt obligations at the end of each fiscal quarter. Federal taxation Exempt-interest dividends are exempt from federal income taxes and should not be included in shareholders' gross income. Other taxation Exempt-interest dividends may be subject to state and local taxes. Each shareholder should consult a tax advisor about reporting this income for state and local tax purposes. AXP INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.)
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Source of income by state Percentages of income from municipal securities earned by the Fund from various states during the year ended Nov. 30, 1999 are listed below. Alabama 1.334 Alaska 4.234 Arizona 0.414 Arkansas 0.023 California 3.504 Colorado 2.848 Connecticut 1.034 Florida 9.372 Georgia 0.879 Hawaii 0.581 Illinois 6.323 Indiana 1.524 Iowa 0.466 Kansas 0.627 Kentucky 0.034 Louisiana 1.895 Maine 0.331 Massachusetts 3.561 Michigan 7.423 Minnesota 4.687 Mississippi 1.003 Missouri 1.639 Nevada 0.611 New Hampshire 0.321 New Mexico 5.082 New York 5.533 North Carolina 0.303 North Dakota 1.748 Ohio 5.277 Oklahoma 0.802 Oregon 0.070 Pennsylvania 5.806 Rhode Island 0.660 South Carolina 0.089 South Dakota 1.125 Tennessee 1.543 Texas 7.568 Utah 1.864 Virginia 0.522 Washington 3.406 Washington, DC 1.159 West Virginia 0.331 Wisconsin 1.758 Wyoming 0.686 (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) ANNUAL REPORT - 1999
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American Express(R) Funds AXP Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund IDS Tower 10 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0010 S-6355 F (1/00) Distributed by American Express Financial Advisors Inc. Member NASD. American Express Company is separate from American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and is not a broker-dealer. AMERICAN EXPRESS (logo) S-6355 F (1/00)
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STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES Difference Description 1) The layout is different 1) Some of the layout in the throughout the annual report. annual report to shareholders is in two columns. 2) There are pictures, icons 2) Each picture, icon and and graphs throughout the graph is described in annual report. parentheses.

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