UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
FORM N-CSR |
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED |
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
Investment Company Act file number: 811-07540 |
Global High Income Fund Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019-6028 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
Mark F. Kemper, Esq. |
UBS Global Asset Management |
1285 Avenue of the Americas |
New York, NY 10019-6028 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
Copy to: |
Jack W. Murphy, Esq. |
Dechert LLP |
1775 I Street, N.W. |
Washington, DC 20006-2401 |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 212-821 3000 |
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2010
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Global High Income Fund Inc. | |
Annual Report | |
October 31, 2010 |
Global High Income Fund Inc.: | ||
Managed distribution policykey points to note | ||
| The Fund has a managed distribution policy. Since August 2009, the Fund makes regular monthly distributions at an annualized rate equal to 8% of the Funds net asset value, as determined as of the last trading day during the first week of a month (usually a Friday, unless the NYSE is closed that day). (From June 2005 through the monthly distribution for July 2009, the annualized rate had been 9%.) | |
| To the extent that the Funds taxable income in any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate amount distributed based on a fixed percentage of its net asset value, the Fund would make an additional distribution in the amount of that excess near the end of the fiscal year. To the extent that the aggregate amount distributed by the Fund (based on a percentage of its net assets) exceeds its current and accumulated earnings and profits, the amount of that excess would constitute a return of capital or net realized capital gains for tax purposes. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in the Fund is deemed to be paid back to shareholders. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Funds investment performance and should not be confused with yield or income. | |
| You should not draw any conclusions about the Funds investment performance from the amount of the monthly distribution or from the terms of the Funds managed distribution policy. | |
| The Fund periodically issues notices and press releases estimating the source characteristics of its monthly distributions. The amounts and sources reported in these materials are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Funds investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV (or your financial intermediary should provide you with similar information) for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. | |
| The Funds Board may change or terminate the managed distribution policy at any time without prior notice to Fund shareholders; any such change or termination may have an adverse effect on the market price for the Funds shares. | |
| Further information regarding the Funds managed distribution policy is contained in the section captioned Distribution policy towards the end of this report. |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
December 15, 2010
Dear shareholder, We present you with the annual report for Global High Income Fund Inc. (the Fund) for the 12 months ended October 31, 2010. Performance Over the 12 months ended October 31, 2010, the Fund returned 18.91% on a net asset value basis, and 41.52% on a market price basis. Over the same period, the median for the Funds Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds peer group returned 18.19% and 32.62% on a net asset value and market price basis, respectively, while the Funds benchmark, the Global High Income Fund Index (the Index), returned 18.80%. (For more performance information, including a description of the Index, please refer to Performance at a glance on page 6.) |
Global High Income |
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Fund, Inc. | ||||
Investment goals: | ||||
Primarily, high level of current income; secondarily, capital appreciation | ||||
Portfolio management: | ||||
Portfolio management team, | ||||
led by Uwe Schillhorn | ||||
UBS Global Asset | ||||
Management (Americas) Inc. | ||||
Commencement: | ||||
October 8, 1993 | ||||
NYSE symbol: | ||||
GHI | ||||
Distribution payments: | ||||
Monthly |
The Fund did not use structural leverage during the reporting period. That is, the Fund did not have preferred stock outstanding, or borrow from banks for investment purposes as some of its peers may have done. Leverage magnifies returns on both the upside and on the downside, and creates a wider range of returns within the Funds peer group.
The Fund traded at both a discount and a premium to its net asset value (NAV) over the period. At the beginning of the reporting period, the Fund traded at around an 11% discount to its NAV1; however, as of October 31, 2010. the end of the reporting period, the Fund traded at a 5.8% premium. As a result, the Funds market price performance for the reporting period was considerably higher than its NAV performance, as noted above. That is, while the value of the Funds underlying investment
1 | A fund trades at a premium when the market price at which its shares trade is more than its NAV. Alternatively, a fund trades at a discount when the market price at which its shares trade is less than its NAV. The market price is the price the market is willing to pay for shares of a fund at a given time, and may be influenced by a range of factors, including supply and demand and market conditions. NAV per share is determined by dividing the value of the Funds securities, cash and other assets, less all liabilities, by the total number of common shares outstanding. |
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portfolio increased over the reporting period (i.e., NAV performance), this was amplified for market price performance, which also reflected the shift in the Funds market price from trading at a discount to NAV to trading at a premium to NAV.
An interview with Portfolio Manager Uwe Schillhorn | ||
Q. | How did emerging markets debt perform over the reporting period? | |
A. | The emerging markets debt asset class generated strong results during the review period. Overall, demand for higher yielding securities was robust as investors looked to generate income in the low interest rate environment. The exceptions were in late April and May, given the escalating European debt crisis and concerns regarding the sustainability of the economic recovery in a number of developed countries. However, these proved to be only temporary setbacks, and investor risk appetite quickly returned. Also supporting the asset class was generally strong economic growth in emerging markets and strengthening commodity prices. Against this backdrop, emerging markets debt spreadsthe difference between the yields paid on US Treasury bonds and emerging markets debtnarrowed over the 12-month reporting period. | |
Q. | What factors influenced Fund performance? | |
A. | A key component of our investment process is to conduct comprehensive research and pursue a variety of strategies that seek to generate a high level of current income and capital appreciation for the Fund. More specifically, we look to meet the Funds goal by strategically diversifying its portfolio among various countries, securities and currencies. We believe that maintaining a diversified portfolio is essential to prevent the Fund from being overly dependent upon any one area. With this in mind, the following strategies were key contributors to performance during the reporting period. | |
| An overweight to local currencies against the US dollar. The Funds local currency overweight was the largest contributor to its relative performance during the period. Local currency appreciation was driven by a number of factors, including strong economic growth, low fiscal deficits and solid investor demand. A sharp decline in the US dollar during the second half of the reporting period also helped local currencies perform well. In particular, the Funds overweights to the Mexican peso, Indonesian rupiah, Philippine peso and certain Asian countries were beneficial for performance. | |
| An overweight position in Brazilian local debt. Brazilian local debt performed well, given strong economic growth and improved |
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investor sentiment. The countrys economy was supported by rising oil prices, given strong demand from countries such as China. In addition, local rates offered an attractive yield for investors. | ||
| Overweight positions in Argentina, the Ukraine and Indonesia. | |
These higher beta (higher risk) countries generated solid results in part due to robust demand as investors were drawn to the attractive yields available in these countries. | ||
Q. | What factors negatively impacted the Funds performance during the period? | |
A. | Several strategies detracted from performance during the review period. For example, the Funds underweight to local debt issued by Thailand was a detractor. We were underweight due to concerns regarding potential political unrest in the country. However, this unrest did not materialize, and Thai debt produced strong results over the period. The Funds overweight exposure to US dollar-denominated Venezuelan debt was also a modest detractor from performance. The countrys foreign exchange reserves were sufficient, supported by high oil revenues. However, there were increasing fears about economic and political instability and its potential impact on the countrys ability to service its outstanding debt. Against this background, Venezuelan debt spreads did not tighten as much as the overall market, and they underperformed on a relative basis. | |
Another drag on the Funds results was its position in Greek sovereign debt; however, the negative impact was limited as the position was relatively small. We initiated this position in January 2010, as spreads widened, given concerns about the countrys economic and financial situation. This detracted from results as Greeces financial situation proved to be much more dire than initially expected. While the countrys bonds rallied somewhat in September, they weakened toward the end of the period, given renewed concerns regarding Greeces economy. | ||
Q. | How did you manage the Funds duration during the reporting period? | |
A. | In the first seven months of the reporting period, the Funds duration was modestly shorter than the Index. We felt this conservative stance was warranted given our expectations of a US recovery at the beginning of the year. In June, we extended the Funds duration to be largely in line with the Index. Overall, this positioning detracted from performance as global yields declined during the review period. (Duration measures a funds sensitivity to interest rate changes, and is related to the maturity of the bonds comprising the portfolio.) |
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Q. | What other positioning strategies did you use during the reporting period? |
A. | At the beginning of the reporting period, the Fund was substantially overweight to local currencies. We modestly reduced the Funds position in May and June as risk aversion increased in the wake of the European debt crisis. We then increased the Funds local currency position in July, as investor risk appetite returned, and we found local currencies to be more attractively valued versus the US dollar. |
We also reduced the Funds overall risk exposure, given the strong performance in the emerging markets debt asset class and due to concerns regarding moderating economic conditions in a number of developed countries. For example, we selectively pared the Funds exposure to certain higher beta countries during the review period. | |
Q. | What derivative instruments had the greatest impact on Fund performance during the reporting period? |
A. | The Fund utilized currency forwards to manage its exposure to local currencies. Currency forwards are agreements based on the exchange rates between currencies at a future date. In addition, the Fund used credit default swaps (a type of credit derivative) to adjust the Funds exposure to the debt of certain emerging markets countries. Finally, structurednotes, another type of derivative, were employed to gain access to various local markets. In total, the use of these instruments was beneficial for performance during the reporting period, particularly the Funds use of currency forwards. |
Q. | What is your outlook for the emerging markets debt asset class? |
A. | We continue to have a positive long-term outlook for the emerging markets debt asset class, given the strength and robustness of the underlying economies. However, volatility may continue in the near term due to uncertainties regarding the global recovery and continued uncertainties in a number of peripheral Eurozone countries. We also remain concerned about a potential decline in commodity demand from China as it seeks to cool its economy to ward off inflation. Finally, given the extremely strong performance in the asset class over the last two years, some profit taking is conceivable. |
Since US interest rates may be near their lowest levels, we see US dollar-denominated bonds as being fairly valued at current spread levels. In contrast, we believe local bonds and local currencies should be the main performance drivers for the foreseeable future as yield and economic growth disparities are likely to remain favorable for emerging markets countries. |
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In December 2010 (after the end of the reporting period), the Fund made additional annual distributions to shareholders of both income and capital gains pursuant to tax regulations. The additional ordinary income distribution is primarily related to foreign currency exchange transactions. Please note that performance attributable to foreign currency transactions can be volatile and may vary significantly from year to year. The annual distributions are in addition to amounts paid monthly under the Funds managed distribution policy, which is described in the front cover of this report.
We thank you for your continued support and welcome any comments or questions you may have. For additional information regarding your fund, please contact your financial advisor, or visit us at www.ubs.com/globalam-us.
This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the 12 months ended October 31, 2010. The views and opinions in the letter were current as of December 15, 2010. They are not guarantees of future performance or investment results and should not be taken as investment advice. Investment decisions reflect a variety of factors, and we reserve the right to change our views about individual securities, sectors and markets at any time. As a result, the views expressed should not be relied upon as a forecast of the Funds future investment intent. We encourage you to consult your financial advisor regarding your personal investment program.
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Performance at a glance (unaudited)
Average annual total returns for periods ended 10/31/10
Net asset value returns | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | ||||||
Global High Income Fund Inc. | 18.91 | % | 9.66% | 12.37% | |||||
Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds median | 18.19 | 9.73 | 12.90 | ||||||
Market price returns | |||||||||
Global High Income Fund Inc. | 41.52 | % | 8.37% | 14.25% | |||||
Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds median | 32.62 | 11.92 | 15.18 | ||||||
Index returns | |||||||||
Global High Income Fund Index1 | 18.80 | % | 11.13 | % | 11.75% | ||||
J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets | |||||||||
Bond Index Global (EMBI Global)2 | 17.70 | 9.87 | 11.12 | ||||||
Past performance does not predict future performance. The return and value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Funds net asset value (NAV) returns assume, for illustration only, that dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested at the NAV on the payable dates. The Funds market price returns assume that all dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and other distributions, if any, or the sale of Fund shares.
1 | The Global High Income Fund Index is an unmanaged index compiled by UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. constructed as follows: from the Funds inception until 12/31/93: 100% J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI); from 01/01/94 to 11/05/06: 100% J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBI Global); from 11/06/06 to 03/31/08: 70% J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBI Global) and 30% J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Diversified (GBI-EM Diversified); from 04/01/08 to 05/31/08: 50% J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBI Global) and 50% J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Diversified (GBI-EM Diversified); from 06/01/08 to Present: 50% J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBI Global) and 50% J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified (GBI-EM Global Diversified). Investors should note that indices do not reflect the deduction of fees and expenses. | |
2 | The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBI Global) is an unmanaged index which is designed to track total returns for US-dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds. Investors should note that indices do not reflect the deduction of fees and expenses. |
Lipper peer group data calculated by Lipper Inc.; used with permission. The Lipper median is the return of the fund that places in the middle of the peer group.
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Portfolio statistics (unaudited)
Characteristics 1 | 10/31/10 | 04/30/10 | 10/31/09 | |||||||
Net asset value | $14.16 | $13.49 | $12.90 | |||||||
Market price | $14.98 | $13.46 | $11.47 | |||||||
12-month dividends/distributions | $1.0579 | $1.0407 | $0.9767 | |||||||
Dividend/distribution at period-end | $0.0939 | $0.0901 | $0.0863 | |||||||
Net assets (mm) | $305.7 | $291.3 | $278.6 | |||||||
Weighted average maturity (yrs.) | 9.6 | 8.8 | 7.8 | |||||||
Modified duration (yrs.)2 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 6.1 | |||||||
Currency exposure3 | 10/31/10 | 04/30/10 | 10/31/09 | |||||||
US dollar denominated | 34.6 | % | 28.1 | % | 36.7 | % | ||||
Foreign denominated | 65.4 | 71.9 | 63.3 | |||||||
Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||
Top ten countries (excluding US)4 | 10/31/10 | 04/30/10 | 10/31/09 | |||||||||||
Brazil | 11.5 | % | Brazil | 14.9 | % | Brazil | 13.5 | % | ||||||
Russia | 9.7 | Poland | 7.8 | Turkey | 8.3 | |||||||||
Poland | 7.6 | Russia | 7.8 | Poland | 7.7 | |||||||||
Turkey | 6.8 | Indonesia | 7.0 | Indonesia | 6.7 | |||||||||
Indonesia | 6.5 | Venezuela | 6.3 | Russia | 5.9 | |||||||||
South Africa | 5.4 | Turkey | 6.0 | Hungary | 4.9 | |||||||||
Mexico | 5.0 | South Africa | 4.7 | South Africa | 4.6 | |||||||||
Venezuela | 4.3 | Hungary | 3.9 | Venezuela | 4.6 | |||||||||
Malaysia | 4.1 | Malaysia | 3.8 | Malaysia | 4.1 | |||||||||
Argentina | 3.1 | Colombia | 2.8 | Mexico | 3.6 | |||||||||
Total | 64.0 | % | 65.0 | % | 63.9 | % | ||||||||
Credit quality5 | 10/31/10 | 04/30/10 | 10/31/09 | ||||||
AAA | 1.7 | % | 1.8 | % | 0.9 | % | |||
AA | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 | ||||||
A | 13.6 | 16.3 | 16.5 | ||||||
BBB | 16.7 | 22.9 | 29.6 | ||||||
BB | 23.1 | 25.8 | 25.7 | ||||||
B | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 | ||||||
CC | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | ||||||
D | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | ||||||
Non-rated | 32.5 | 20.0 | 8.6 | ||||||
Cash equivalents | 5.2 | 1.6 | 10.0 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities | (0.2 | ) | 4.1 | 1.6 | |||||
Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||
1 | Prices and other characteristics will vary over time. | |
2 | Modified duration is the change in price, expressed in years, expected in response to each 1% change in yield of the portfolios holdings. |
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3 | Exposure represents a percentage of market value as of the dates indicated. | |
4 | Weightings represent percentage of net assets as of the dates indicated. The Funds portfolio is actively managed and its composition will vary over time. | |
5 | Weightings represent percentages of net assets as of the dates indicated. The Funds portfolio is actively managed and its composition will vary over time. Credit quality ratings shown are based on those assigned by Standard& Poors, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P), to individual portfolio holdings. S &P is an independent ratings agency. |
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Industry diversification | ||||
As a percentage of net assets | ||||
As of October 31, 2010 (unaudited) | ||||
Bonds | ||||
Corporate bonds | ||||
Chemicals | 0.05 | % | ||
Commercial banks | 1.58 | |||
Diversified financial service | 4.64 | |||
Electric utilities | 2.02 | |||
Metals & mining | 0.45 | |||
Oil, gas & consumable fuels | 4.01 | |||
Paper & forest products | 0.16 | |||
Real estate management & development | 3.31 | |||
Road & rail | 0.32 | |||
Total corporate bonds | 16.54 | |||
Non-US government obligations | 75.52 | |||
Convertible bond | 1.10 | |||
Structured notes | 1.86 | |||
Total bonds | 95.02 | |||
Short-term investment | 5.18 | |||
Options purchased | 0.01 | |||
Total investments | 100.21 | |||
Liabilities, in excess of cash and other assets | (0.21 | ) | ||
Net assets | 100.00 | % | ||
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Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds95.02% | |||||||
Corporate bonds16.54% | |||||||
Brazil1.39% | |||||||
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, | |||||||
5.750%, due 01/22/211 |
$ | 1,270,000 | $ | 1,289,050 | |||
Petrobras International Finance Co., | |||||||
5.750%, due 01/20/20 |
1,240,000 | 1,387,119 | |||||
6.875%, due 01/20/40 |
1,350,000 | 1,562,063 | |||||
Union National FIDC Trust 2006, | |||||||
Series 2007-2, due 07/01/101,2,3,5,6 |
BRL | 1,832,665 | 3,890 | ||||
Series 3, due 07/01/102,3,5,6,7 |
2,075,000 | 4,423 | |||||
Series 4, due 05/01/112,3,6,7 |
3,560,082 | 7,568 | |||||
Total Brazil corporate bonds | 4,254,113 | ||||||
Chile1.48% | |||||||
Banco del Estado de Chile, | |||||||
4.125%, due 10/07/201 |
$ | 1,250,000 | 1,256,250 | ||||
Banco Santander Chile, | |||||||
6.500%, due 09/22/201 |
CLP | 1,135,000,000 | 2,308,750 | ||||
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo, | |||||||
5.250%, due 08/10/201 |
$ | 900,000 | 942,750 | ||||
Total Chile corporate bonds | 4,507,750 | ||||||
China0.21% | |||||||
Lumena Resources Corp., | |||||||
12.000%, due 10/27/141 |
150,000 | 142,875 | |||||
Sino-Forest Corp., | |||||||
6.250%, due 10/21/171 |
500,000 | 501,875 | |||||
Total China corporate bonds | 644,750 | ||||||
Indonesia0.17% | |||||||
Majapahit Holding BV, | |||||||
7.250%, due 06/28/177 |
350,000 | 407,750 | |||||
7.250%, due 06/28/171 |
100,000 | 116,500 | |||||
Total Indonesia corporate bonds | 524,250 | ||||||
Kazakhstan1.09% | |||||||
CenterCredit International BV, | |||||||
8.250%, due 09/30/11 |
KZT | 220,000,000 | 1,512,975 | ||||
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV, | |||||||
6.375%, due 10/06/201 |
$ | 950,000 | 992,750 | ||||
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Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Corporate bonds(continued) | |||||||
Kazakhstan(concluded) | |||||||
KazMunaiGaz Finance Sub BV, | |||||||
7.000%, due 05/05/201 |
$ | 790,000 | $ | 837,400 | |||
Total Kazakhstan corporate bonds | 3,343,125 | ||||||
Malaysia3.32% | |||||||
Johor Corp., | |||||||
1.000%, due 07/31/122 |
MYR | 26,970,000 | 10,141,379 | ||||
Mexico1.23% | |||||||
Hipotecaria Su Casita SA, | |||||||
8.500%, due 10/04/162,3,7 |
$ | 1,145,000 | 423,650 | ||||
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, | |||||||
5.750%, due 03/01/18 |
1,350,000 | 1,515,636 | |||||
6.625%, due 06/15/35 |
1,650,000 | 1,830,127 | |||||
Total Mexico corporate bonds | 3,769,413 | ||||||
Philippines1.06% | |||||||
National Power Corp., | |||||||
9.625%, due 05/15/28 |
2,360,000 | 3,233,200 | |||||
Russia4.44% | |||||||
RSHB Capital SA for OJSC Russian Agricultural Bank, | |||||||
6.299%, due 05/15/177 |
850,000 | 896,750 | |||||
7.125%, due 01/14/141 |
300,000 | 323,250 | |||||
7.500%, due 03/25/13 |
RUB | 160,000,000 | 5,264,659 | ||||
7.750%, due 05/29/187 |
$ | 1,880,000 | 2,138,500 | ||||
9.000%, due 06/11/141 |
550,000 | 628,375 | |||||
Severstal OAO Via Steel Capital SA, | |||||||
6.700%, due 10/25/171 |
1,400,000 | 1,377,250 | |||||
VEB Finance Ltd., | |||||||
6.902%, due 07/09/201 |
2,780,000 | 2,939,850 | |||||
Total Russia corporate bonds | 13,568,634 | ||||||
United Arab Emirates0.79% | |||||||
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., | |||||||
6.500%, due 10/27/367 |
1,220,000 | 1,241,350 | |||||
6.500%, due 10/27/361 |
1,150,000 | 1,170,125 | |||||
Total United Arab Emirates corporate bonds | 2,411,475 | ||||||
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Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Corporate bonds(concluded) | |||||||
United States0.32% | |||||||
Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., | |||||||
6.250%, due 10/19/401 |
$ | 1,000,000 | $ | 990,606 | |||
Venezuela 1.04% | |||||||
Petroleos de Venezuela SA, | |||||||
8.500%, due 11/02/171 |
4,500,000 | 3,172,500 | |||||
Total corporate bonds (cost $51,297,226) | 50,561,195 | ||||||
Non-US government obligations75.52% | |||||||
Argentina3.06% | |||||||
Republic of Argentina, | |||||||
0.677%, due 08/03/124 |
9,712,000 | 2,258,040 | |||||
2.500%, due 12/31/388 |
620,000 | 283,650 | |||||
3.213%, due 12/15/354 |
16,190,000 | 2,153,270 | |||||
7.000%, due 09/12/13 |
1,525,000 | 1,496,915 | |||||
Series X, |
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7.000%, due 04/17/17 |
650,000 | 584,350 | |||||
7.820%, due 12/31/334 |
202,749 | 217,988 | |||||
8.280%, due 12/31/33 |
1,944,244 | 1,395,959 | |||||
Series NY, |
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8.280%, due 12/31/33 |
192,724 | 182,317 | |||||
8.750%, due 06/02/17 |
322,897 | 335,006 | |||||
10.284%, due 12/15/354 |
3,451,737 | 443,548 | |||||
9,351,043 | |||||||
Belarus0.64% | |||||||
Republic of Belarus, | |||||||
8.750%, due 08/03/157 |
1,900,000 | 1,942,750 | |||||
Brazil10.14% | |||||||
Federal Republic of Brazil, | |||||||
5.625%, due 01/07/41 |
550,000 | 609,125 | |||||
6.000%, due 01/17/17 |
4,430,000 | 5,249,550 | |||||
7.125%, due 01/20/37 |
330,000 | 435,600 | |||||
8.250%, due 01/20/34 |
250,000 | 366,250 | |||||
8.875%, due 04/15/24 |
370,000 | 545,750 | |||||
12.500%, due 01/05/22 |
BRL | 1,200,000 | 853,967 | ||||
Notas do Tesouro Nacional, | |||||||
Series B, |
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6.000%, due 05/15/459 |
12,750,000 | 15,428,926 | |||||
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Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Non-US government obligations(continued) | |||||||
Brazil(concluded) | |||||||
Notas do Tesouro Nacional, | |||||||
Series F, |
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10.000%, due 01/01/13 |
BRL | 5,625,000 | $ | 3,306,554 | |||
10.000%, due 01/01/17 |
1,280,000 | 719,730 | |||||
10.000%, due 01/01/21 |
6,428,000 | 3,495,898 | |||||
31,011,350 | |||||||
Chile0.82% | |||||||
Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica, | |||||||
3.000%, due 07/01/179 |
CLP | 1,219,778,910 | 2,498,206 | ||||
Colombia2.12% | |||||||
Republic of Colombia, | |||||||
6.125%, due 01/18/41 |
$ | 150,000 | 171,750 | ||||
7.375%, due 09/18/37 |
575,000 | 764,750 | |||||
7.750%, due 04/14/21 |
COP | 3,925,000,000 | 2,591,763 | ||||
8.125%, due 05/21/24 |
$ | 250,000 | 342,500 | ||||
9.850%, due 06/28/27 |
COP | 3,200,000,000 | 2,600,155 | ||||
6,470,918 | |||||||
Dominican Republic0.21% | |||||||
Republic of Dominica, | |||||||
7.500%, due 05/06/211 |
$ | 550,000 | 629,750 | ||||
Ecuador0.60% | |||||||
Republic of Ecuador, | |||||||
9.375%, due 12/15/157 |
1,985,000 | 1,826,200 | |||||
Egypt2.72% | |||||||
Arab Republic of Egypt, | |||||||
6.875%, due 04/30/401 |
1,800,000 | 2,011,500 | |||||
6.875%, due 04/30/407 |
100,000 | 111,750 | |||||
Egypt Treasury Bills, | |||||||
10.098%, due 08/09/1110 |
EGP | 24,850,000 | 3,984,004 | ||||
10.205%, due 08/30/1110 |
13,800,000 | 2,199,469 | |||||
8,306,723 | |||||||
El Salvador0.54% | |||||||
Republic of El Salvador, | |||||||
7.375%, due 12/01/191 |
$ | 400,000 | 458,000 | ||||
8.250%, due 04/10/327 |
1,015,000 | 1,202,775 | |||||
1,660,775 | |||||||
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Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Non-US government obligations(continued) | |||||||
Gabon0.50% | |||||||
Gabonese Republic, | |||||||
8.200%, due 12/12/171 |
$ | 1,270,000 | $ | 1,525,587 | |||
Germany1.73% | |||||||
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, | |||||||
8.500%, due 01/18/11 |
NGN | 800,000,000 | 5,291,777 | ||||
Greece0.47% | |||||||
Hellenic Republic, | |||||||
2.300%, due 07/25/309 |
EUR | 802,478 | 551,408 | ||||
2.900%, due 07/25/259 |
1,270,588 | 895,697 | |||||
1,447,105 | |||||||
Hungary1.64% | |||||||
Hungary Government Bond, | |||||||
6.500%, due 06/24/19 |
HUF | 150,000,000 | 744,244 | ||||
6.750%, due 04/22/11 |
170,000,000 | 874,922 | |||||
6.750%, due 02/24/17 |
526,000,000 | 2,652,028 | |||||
7.500%, due 11/12/20 |
140,000,000 | 742,927 | |||||
5,014,121 | |||||||
Indonesia6.30% | |||||||
Indonesia Treasury Bond, | |||||||
9.500%, due 06/15/15 |
IDR | 2,550,000,000 | 320,694 | ||||
9.500%, due 07/15/23 |
29,400,000,000 | 3,733,594 | |||||
10.000%, due 02/15/28 |
3,550,000,000 | 461,748 | |||||
10.250%, due 07/15/27 |
5,600,000,000 | 744,056 | |||||
10.500%, due 08/15/30 |
3,550,000,000 | 483,594 | |||||
11.000%, due 09/15/25 |
8,000,000,000 | 1,130,070 | |||||
11.750%, due 08/15/23 |
4,600,000,000 | 675,525 | |||||
12.000%, due 09/15/26 |
32,715,000,000 | 4,923,264 | |||||
Republic of Indonesia, | |||||||
5.875%, due 03/13/207 |
$ | 830,000 | 962,800 | ||||
7.750%, due 01/17/387 |
2,470,000 | 3,328,325 | |||||
7.750%, due 01/17/381 |
200,000 | 269,500 | |||||
8.500%, due 10/12/357 |
100,000 | 145,000 | |||||
11.625%, due 03/04/191 |
1,250,000 | 1,939,063 | |||||
11.625%, due 03/04/197 |
100,000 | 155,125 | |||||
19,272,358 | |||||||
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Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Non-US government obligations(continued) | |||||||
Lithuania0.24% | |||||||
Republic of Lithuania, | |||||||
6.750%, due 01/15/157 |
$ | 650,000 | $ | 723,125 | |||
Malaysia0.76% | |||||||
Malaysia Government Bond, | |||||||
4.378%, due 11/29/19 |
MYR | 5,850,000 | 1,953,447 | ||||
5.734%, due 07/30/19 |
1,000,000 | 364,615 | |||||
2,318,062 | |||||||
Mexico3.79% | |||||||
Mexican Bonos, Series M, | |||||||
8.000%, due 06/11/20 |
MXN | 69,500,000 | 6,438,358 | ||||
United Mexican States, | |||||||
5.125%, due 01/15/20 |
$ | 350,000 | 392,875 | ||||
6.050%, due 01/11/40 |
2,430,000 | 2,788,425 | |||||
Series A, 6.750%, due 09/27/34 |
590,000 | 731,600 | |||||
Series A, 7.500%, due 04/08/33 |
600,000 | 801,000 | |||||
8.300%, due 08/15/31 |
290,000 | 421,950 | |||||
11,574,208 | |||||||
Pakistan0.62% | |||||||
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, | |||||||
6.875%, due 06/01/177 |
1,000,000 | 900,000 | |||||
6.875%, due 06/01/171 |
190,000 | 171,000 | |||||
7.125%, due 03/31/167 |
900,000 | 837,000 | |||||
1,908,000 | |||||||
Peru1.75% | |||||||
Peru Government Bond, | |||||||
Series 7, |
|||||||
8.600%, due 08/12/17 |
PEN | 6,750,000 | 2,939,329 | ||||
9.910%, due 05/05/15 |
300,000 | 130,619 | |||||
Republic of Peru, | |||||||
7.350%, due 07/21/25 |
$ | 200,000 | 264,000 | ||||
9.910%, due 05/05/157 |
PEN | 4,650,000 | 2,024,599 | ||||
5,358,547 | |||||||
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Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Non-US government obligations(continued) | |||||||
Philippines0.70% | |||||||
Republic of Philippines, | |||||||
6.375%, due 01/15/32 |
$ | 1,750,000 | $ | 2,023,438 | |||
7.750%, due 01/14/31 |
100,000 | 131,750 | |||||
2,155,188 | |||||||
Poland7.57% | |||||||
Government of Poland, | |||||||
4.250%, due 05/24/11 |
PLN | 11,200,000 | 3,935,374 | ||||
4.750%, due 04/25/12 |
7,500,000 | 2,636,611 | |||||
5.250%, due 04/25/13 |
9,000,000 | 3,192,352 | |||||
5.250%, due 10/25/17 |
6,600,000 | 2,292,430 | |||||
5.500%, due 10/25/19 |
9,650,000 | 3,358,583 | |||||
5.750%, due 04/25/14 |
4,200,000 | 1,508,183 | |||||
5.750%, due 09/23/22 |
10,550,000 | 3,714,385 | |||||
Republic of Poland, | |||||||
6.375%, due 07/15/19 |
$ | 2,100,000 | 2,514,750 | ||||
23,152,668 | |||||||
Qatar1.58% | |||||||
State of Qatar, | |||||||
5.250%, due 01/20/207 |
4,400,000 | 4,822,400 | |||||
Romania1.34% | |||||||
Romanian Government International Bond, | |||||||
5.000%, due 03/18/15 |
EUR | 1,800,000 | 2,483,945 | ||||
6.500%, due 06/18/18 |
1,100,000 | 1,603,702 | |||||
4,087,647 | |||||||
Russia5.68% | |||||||
Russian Federation, | |||||||
5.000%, due 04/29/207 |
$ | 3,100,000 | 3,224,000 | ||||
5.000%, due 04/29/201 |
4,600,000 | 4,784,000 | |||||
7.500%, due 03/31/307,8 |
5,683,250 | 6,819,900 | |||||
7.500%, due 03/31/301,8 |
2,106,462 | 2,527,754 | |||||
17,355,654 | |||||||
Serbia0.81% | |||||||
Republic of Serbia, | |||||||
6.750%, due 11/01/247 |
2,503,667 | 2,481,760 | |||||
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Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(continued) | |||||||
Non-US government obligations(continued) | |||||||
South Africa5.43% | |||||||
Republic of South Africa, | |||||||
5.500%, due 03/09/20 |
$ | 100,000 | $ | 113,125 | |||
5.875%, due 05/30/22 |
300,000 | 348,375 | |||||
6.500%, due 06/02/14 |
600,000 | 690,000 | |||||
6.750%, due 03/31/21 |
ZAR | 50,000,000 | 6,547,880 | ||||
6.875%, due 05/27/19 |
$ | 500,000 | 620,625 | ||||
8.000%, due 12/21/18 |
ZAR | 57,100,000 | 8,290,325 | ||||
16,610,330 | |||||||
Sri Lanka1.04% | |||||||
Republic of Sri Lanka, | |||||||
6.250%, due 10/04/207 |
$ | 2,500,000 | 2,596,875 | ||||
6.250%, due 10/04/201 |
550,000 | 571,312 | |||||
3,168,187 | |||||||
Thailand1.30% | |||||||
Government of Thailand, | |||||||
3.875%, due 06/13/19 |
THB | 112,310,000 | 3,966,749 | ||||
Turkey6.81% | |||||||
Government of Turkey, | |||||||
10.000%, due 02/15/129 |
TRY | 8,160,477 | 6,411,864 | ||||
10.500%, due 01/15/20 |
550,000 | 435,598 | |||||
14.000%, due 01/19/11 |
7,900,000 | 5,587,583 | |||||
Republic of Turkey, | |||||||
6.750%, due 04/03/18 |
$ | 550,000 | 660,000 | ||||
6.750%, due 05/30/40 |
2,000,000 | 2,370,000 | |||||
6.875%, due 03/17/36 |
550,000 | 662,063 | |||||
7.000%, due 09/26/16 |
2,250,000 | 2,711,250 | |||||
7.250%, due 03/15/15 |
600,000 | 712,500 | |||||
7.500%, due 11/07/19 |
1,000,000 | 1,266,250 | |||||
20,817,108 | |||||||
Ukraine0.38% | |||||||
Financing of Infrastructural Projects State Enterprise, | |||||||
8.375%, due 11/03/171 |
1,150,000 | 1,166,652 | |||||
United Arab Emirates0.76% | |||||||
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, | |||||||
5.500%, due 04/08/141 |
2,100,000 | 2,339,400 | |||||
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Face | |||||||
Security description | amount | Value | |||||
Bonds(concluded) | |||||||
Non-US government obligations(concluded) | |||||||
Uruguay0.06% | |||||||
Oriental Republic of Uruguay, | |||||||
6.875%, due 09/28/25 |
$ | 150,000 | $ | 187,125 | |||
Venezuela3.30% | |||||||
Republic of Venezuela, | |||||||
7.000%, due 03/31/387 |
5,180,000 | 2,874,900 | |||||
7.650%, due 04/21/25 |
2,850,000 | 1,738,500 | |||||
8.250%, due 10/13/247 |
600,000 | 388,500 | |||||
9.250%, due 05/07/287 |
3,480,000 | 2,331,600 | |||||
9.375%, due 01/13/34 |
3,050,000 | 2,066,375 | |||||
13.625%, due 08/15/187 |
700,000 | 682,500 | |||||
10,082,375 | |||||||
Vietnam0.11% | |||||||
Socialist Republic of Vietnam, | |||||||
6.875%, due 01/15/167 |
300,000 | 340,125 | |||||
Total Non-US government obligations | |||||||
(cost$205,204,223) |
230,863,973 | ||||||
Convertible bond1.10% | |||||||
China1.10% | |||||||
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., | |||||||
2.842%, due 04/24/1410 (cost$3,264,360) |
HKD | 23,000,000 | 3,353,008 | ||||
Structured notes1.86% | |||||||
Ghana0.90% | |||||||
Ghana Government Bonds, | |||||||
13.455%, due 03/13/131,10 |
$ | 900,000 | 851,130 | ||||
14.964%, due 03/13/131,10 |
1,100,000 | 1,042,690 | |||||
13.382%, due 03/14/131,10 |
900,000 | 846,000 | |||||
2,739,820 | |||||||
Sri Lanka0.96% | |||||||
Sri Lanka Government Bond, | |||||||
0.000%, due 09/06/1110 |
2,400,000 | 2,450,976 | |||||
8.560%, due 03/25/1110 |
500,000 | 494,820 | |||||
2,945,796 | |||||||
Total structured notes (cost$5,783,556) | 5,685,616 | ||||||
Total bonds (cost$265,549,365) | 290,463,792 | ||||||
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Security description | Shares | Value | |||||
Short-term investment5.18% | |||||||
Investment company5.18% | |||||||
UBS Cash Management Prime Relationship Fund11 | |||||||
(cost$15,819,256) |
15,819,256 | $ | 15,819,256 | ||||
Face amount | |||||||
covered by | |||||||
contracts | |||||||
Options purchased0.01% | |||||||
Call options0.00%12 | |||||||
Foreign Exchange Option, | |||||||
Buy USD/CZK, strike |
|||||||
@ USD 18.088, |
|||||||
expires January 2011 |
$ | 515,000 | 9,337 | ||||
Put options0.01% | |||||||
Foreign Exchange Option, | |||||||
Buy USD/CZK, |
|||||||
strike @ USD 18.088, |
|||||||
expires January 2011 |
515,000 | 20,453 | |||||
Total options purchased (cost$28,857) | 29,790 | ||||||
Total investments100.21% (cost$281,397,478) | 306,312,838 | ||||||
Liabilities, in excess of cash and other assets(0.21%) | (629,807 | ) | |||||
Net assets100.00% | $ | 305,683,031 | |||||
Notes to portfolio of investments
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes was $282,905,924; and net unrealized appreciation consisted of:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ | 31,564,994 | ||
Gross unrealized depreciation | (8,158,080 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | $ | 23,406,914 | ||
1 | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered liquid, unless noted otherwise, and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $40,127,384 or 13.13% of net assets. | |
2 | Security is illiquid. At October 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $10,580,910 or 3.46% of net assets. |
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3 | These securities, which represent 0.14% of net assets as of October 31, 2010, are considered restricted.(See restricted securities table below for more information.) |
Acquisition | 10/31/10 | ||||||||||||||||||
cost as a | 10/31/10 | Market value | |||||||||||||||||
Restricted | Acquisition | Acquisition | percentage | Market | as a percentage | ||||||||||||||
security | dates | cost | of net assets | value | of net assets | ||||||||||||||
Hipotecaria Su | |||||||||||||||||||
Casita SA, 8.500%, | 02/13/08- | ||||||||||||||||||
due 10/04/16 | 03/28/08 | $1,107,756 | 0.36 | % | $423,650 | 0.14 | % | ||||||||||||
Union National | |||||||||||||||||||
FIDC Trust 2006, | |||||||||||||||||||
Series 2007-2, | |||||||||||||||||||
due 07/01/10 | 06/28/07 | 954,222 | 0.31 | 3,890 | 0.00 | a | |||||||||||||
Series 3, | |||||||||||||||||||
due 07/01/10 | 08/07/08 | 1,315,237 | 0.43 | 4,423 | 0.00 | a | |||||||||||||
Series 4, | |||||||||||||||||||
due 05/01/11 | 10/22/07 | 1,974,503 | 0.65 | 7,568 | 0.00 | a | |||||||||||||
$5,351,718 | 1.75 | % | $439,531 | 0.14 | % | ||||||||||||||
a | Amount represents less than 0.005%. |
4 | Floating rate securityThe interest rates shown are the current rates as of October 31, 2010. | |
5 | Security held past stated maturity date due to defaulted status. Bond is being traded based on potential future claim. | |
6 | Security linked to closed-end fund or structured investment vehicle. | |
7 | Security exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Regulation S applies to securities offerings that are made outside of the United States and do not involve direct selling efforts in the United States. At October 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $45,842,000 or 15.00% of net assets. | |
8 | Step bond Coupon rate increases in increments to maturity. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2010. Maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date. | |
9 | Debt security whose principal and/or interest payments are adjusted for inflation, unlike debt securities that make fixed principal and interest payments. The interest rate paid by the securities is fixed, while the principal value rises or falls based on changes in an index. Thus, if inflation occurs, the principal and interest payments on the securities are adjusted accordingly to protect investors from inflationary loss. During a deflationary period, the principal and interest payments decrease, although the securities principal amounts will not drop below their face amounts at maturity. In exchange for the inflation protection, the securities generally pay lower interest rates than typical government securities from the issuers country. Only if inflation occurs will securities offer a higher real yield than a conventional security of the same maturity. | |
10 | Rate shown reflects annualized yield at October 31, 2010. |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
11 | The table below details the Funds investments in a security issued by a fund that is advised by the same advisor as the Fund. The advisor does not earn a management fee from UBS Cash Management Prime Relationship Fund. |
Income earned | |||||||||||||||
Purchases | Sales | from affiliate | |||||||||||||
during the | during the | for the | |||||||||||||
Security | Value | year ended | year ended | Value | year ended | ||||||||||
description | 10/31/09 | 10/31/10 | 10/31/10 | 10/31/10 | 10/31/10 | ||||||||||
UBS Cash Management Prime Relationship Fund | $27,942,180 | $142,974,601 | $155,097,52 | $15,819,256 | $27,270 | ||||||||||
12 | Amount represents less than 0.005%. | |
OJSC | Open joint stock company | |
Currency type abbreviations: | ||
BRL | Brazilian Real | |
CLP | Chile Peso | |
COP | Colombian Peso | |
CZK | Czech Koruna | |
EGP | Egyptian Pound | |
EUR | Euro | |
HKD | Hong Kong Dollar | |
HUF | Hungarian Forint | |
IDR | Indonesian Rupiah | |
KZT | Kazakhstan Tenge | |
MXN | Mexican Peso | |
MYR | Malaysian Ringgit | |
NGN | Nigeria Naira | |
PEN | Peru Nuevo Sol | |
PLN | Polish Zloty | |
RUB | Russian Ruble | |
THB | Thailand Baht | |
TRY | Turkish Lira | |
USD | United States Dollar | |
ZAR | South African Rand |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Forward foreign currency contracts
Global High Income Fund Inc. had the following open forward foreign currency
contracts as of October 31, 2010:
Unrealized | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts | In | Maturity | appreciation/ | |||||||||||||
Counterparty | to deliver | exchange for | dates | (depreciation) | ||||||||||||
Citigroup Global | ||||||||||||||||
Markets Ltd. | COP | 6,350,000,000 | USD | 3,207,071 | 12/09/10 | $(244,935 | ) | |||||||||
Citigroup Global | ||||||||||||||||
Markets Ltd. | MXN | 17,440,000 | USD | 1,380,566 | 12/07/10 | (28,491 | ) | |||||||||
Citigroup Global | ||||||||||||||||
Markets Ltd. | MYR | 4,550,000 | USD | 1,461,378 | 12/08/10 | 2,595 | ||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||
First Boston | BRL | 5,293,650 | USD | 2,958,572 | 12/07/10 | (132,531 | ) | |||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||
First Boston | CZK | 3,751,056 | USD | 210,850 | 01/06/11 | (942 | ) | |||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||
First Boston | USD | 100,273 | CZK | 1,799,248 | 01/06/11 | 1,316 | ||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||
First Boston | USD | 1,556,568 | MXN | 20,500,000 | 12/07/10 | 99,720 | ||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||
First Boston | USD | 4,551,604 | TRY | 7,052,255 | 12/07/10 | 335,296 | ||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | PHP | 129,520,000 | USD | 2,850,980 | 12/07/10 | (153,314 | ) | |||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | PLN | 6,100,000 | USD | 1,910,668 | 12/07/10 | (224,141 | ) | |||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | USD | 2,909,454 | COP | 5,324,300,000 | 12/07/10 | (15,196 | ) | |||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | USD | 1,191,799 | KZT | 172,630,000 | 06/07/11 | (21,786 | ) | |||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | USD | 5,803,654 | PHP | 263,660,000 | 12/07/10 | 312,096 | ||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | USD | 6,153,258 | THB | 192,861,000 | 12/07/10 | 274,104 | ||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | USD | 393,050 | TRY | 600,000 | 12/07/10 | 22,724 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | BRL | 8,405,000 | USD | 4,694,235 | 12/07/10 | (213,668 | ) | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | CLP | 1,065,000,000 | USD | 2,133,200 | 12/07/10 | (38,092 | ) | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | CZK | 5,551,664 | USD | 316,275 | 01/06/11 | 2,817 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | HUF | 463,100,000 | USD | 2,035,425 | 12/07/10 | (327,743 | ) | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | MXN | 17,440,000 | USD | 1,380,566 | 12/07/10 | (28,491 | ) | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | ZAR | 9,890,000 | USD | 1,315,195 | 12/07/10 | (88,981 | ) | |||||||||
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Forward foreign currency contracts (continued)
Unrealized | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts | In | Maturity | appreciation/ | |||||||||||||
Counterparty | to deliver | exchange for | dates | (depreciation) | ||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 1,464,855 | BRL | 2,555,396 | 12/07/10 | $27,309 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 85,833 | BRL | 147,075 | 01/06/11 | (413 | ) | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 316,274 | CZK | 5,633,595 | 01/06/11 | 1,808 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 2,520,867 | HUF | 508,458,820 | 12/07/10 | 73,765 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 2,884,764 | KRW | 3,481,765,900 | 12/07/10 | 204,690 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 14,073,321 | MXN | 183,900,000 | 12/07/10 | 784,793 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 3,405,964 | MYR | 10,770,000 | 12/08/10 | 47,024 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 2,226,180 | PEN | 6,250,000 | 09/07/11 | (3,383 | ) | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 2,673,777 | THB | 83,888,000 | 12/07/10 | 121,907 | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | ||||||||||||||||
International | USD | 1,320,555 | ZAR | 9,370,000 | 12/07/10 | 9,791 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | TWD | 91,300,000 | USD | 2,989,522 | 12/07/10 | 6,170 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | RUB | 81,930,000 | USD | 2,699,506 | 12/07/10 | 50,735 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 891,204 | BRL | 1,554,260 | 12/07/10 | 16,370 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 128,749 | BRL | 218,363 | 01/06/11 | (1,926 | ) | |||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 2,517,995 | HUF | 508,458,820 | 12/07/10 | 76,636 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 2,727,139 | INR | 130,000,000 | 12/07/10 | 177,064 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 1,193,135 | KRW | 1,438,921,300 | 12/07/10 | 83,654 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 3,147,385 | MYR | 9,930,000 | 12/08/10 | 36,289 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan | ||||||||||||||||
Chase Bank | USD | 6,570,593 | RUB | 203,350,000 | 12/07/10 | 3,649 | ||||||||||
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Forward foreign currency contracts (concluded)
Unrealized | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts | In | Maturity | appreciation/ | |||||||||||||
Counterparty | to deliver | exchange for | dates | (depreciation) | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | EUR | 10,955,000 | USD | 15,421,715 | 01/21/11 | 190,979 | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 104,831 | CZK | 1,869,877 | 01/06/11 | $745 | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 2,517,752 | HUF | 508,082,359 | 12/07/10 | 74,958 | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 3,473,341 | IDR | 31,920,000,000 | 12/08/10 | 77,919 | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 175,000 | KZT | 25,506,250 | 06/07/11 | (2,129 | ) | |||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 2,995,098 | SGD | 3,880,000 | 12/07/10 | 2,661 | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 1,735,205 | THB | 54,711,000 | 12/07/10 | 88,116 | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & | ||||||||||||||||
Co. Inc. | USD | 2,148,321 | TRY | 3,230,000 | 12/07/10 | 89,926 | ||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | $1,771,464 | |||||||||||||||
Currency type abbreviations: | ||
BRL | Brazilian Real | |
CLP | Chilean Peso | |
COP | Colombian Peso | |
CZK | Czech Koruna | |
EUR | Euro | |
HUF | Hungarian Forint | |
IDR | Indonesian Rupiah | |
INR | Indian Rupee | |
KRW | Korean Won | |
KZT | Kazakhstan Tenge | |
MXN | Mexican Peso | |
MYR | Malaysian Ringgit | |
PEN | Peru Nuevo Sol | |
PHP | Philippine Peso | |
PLN | Polish Zloty | |
RUB | Russian Ruble | |
SGD | Singapore Dollar | |
THB | Thai Baht | |
TRY | Turkish Lira | |
TWD | New Taiwan Dollar | |
USD | United States Dollar | |
ZAR | South African Rand |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Futures contracts
Global High
Income Fund Inc. had the following open futures contracts as of October 31, 2010:
Unrealized | |||||||||||||||
Expiration | appreciation/ | ||||||||||||||
dates | Cost | Value | (depreciation) | ||||||||||||
US Treasury futures buy contracts: | |||||||||||||||
US Long Bond, 34 contracts (USD) | December 2010 | $4,502,402 | $4,451,875 | $(50,527 | ) | ||||||||||
5 Year US Treasury Notes, | |||||||||||||||
85 contracts (USD) | December 2010 | 10,251,062 | 10,334,141 | 83,079 | |||||||||||
10 Year US Treasury Notes, | |||||||||||||||
5 contracts (USD) | December 2010 | 626,183 | 631,406 | 5,223 | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on | |||||||||||||||
futures contracts | $37,775 | ||||||||||||||
Currency type abbreviation: | ||
USD | United States Dollar |
Options written
Global High Income
Fund Inc. had the following open options written as of October 31, 2010:
Expiration | Premiums | ||||||||||
dates | received | Value | |||||||||
Call option | |||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Option, Sell USD/BRL 06/01/11, | |||||||||||
$515,000 face amount covered by | |||||||||||
contracts, strike @ USD 1.739 | January 2011 | $13,570 | $(11,481 | ) | |||||||
Put option | |||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Option, Sell USD/BRL 06/01/11, | |||||||||||
$515,000 face amount covered by | |||||||||||
contracts, strike @ USD 1.739 | January 2011 | 13,570 | (15,741 | ) | |||||||
Total options written | $27,140 | $(27,222 | ) | ||||||||
Currency type abbreviations: | ||
BRL | Brazilian Real | |
USD | United States Dollar |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Face amount | Amount of | |||||||
covered by | premiums | |||||||
contracts | received | |||||||
Options outstanding at October 31, 2009 | | $ | ||||||
Options written | $1,030,000 | 27,140 | ||||||
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | ||||||
Options expired prior to exercise | | | ||||||
Options outstanding at October 31, 2010 | $1,030,000 | $27,140 | ||||||
Swap agreements
Global High Income
Fund Inc. had outstanding currency swap agreements with the following terms as of
October 31, 2010:
CounterpartyCitigroup Global Markets Ltd.
Payments | Payments | |||||||||||||||
Pay | Pay | Receive | Receive | Termination | made by | received by | Unrealized | |||||||||
currency | contracts | currency | contracts | date | the Fund | the Fund | Value | appreciation | ||||||||
USD | 3,206,107 | COP | 6,300,000,000 | 06/10/13 | 0.7530%1 | 5.2500%2 | $450,269 | $450,269 | ||||||||
1 | Rate based on 6 month USD LIBOR(USD BBA). | |
2 | Payments received are based on the notional amount. | |
BBA | British Banking Association | |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate | |
Currency type abbreviations: | ||
COP | Colombian Peso | |
USD | United States Dollar |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Global High Income Fund Inc. had outstanding interest rate swap agreements with the following terms as of October 31, 2010:
Payments | Payments | Upfront | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
made | Received | payments | Unrealized | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional | Termination | by the | by the | (made)/ | appreciation/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | amount | dates | Fund1 | Fund1 | received | Value | (depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Citigroup Global | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Markets Ltd. | MYR | 32,000,000 | 11/23/14 | 2.9200 | %2 | 3.7050 | % | $ | $40,402 | $40,402 | |||||||||||||||||||
Citigroup Global | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Markets Ltd. | MYR | 8,450,000 | 08/24/15 | 2.9200 | 2 | 3.5050 | | (24,744 | ) | (24,744 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | BRL | 12,000,000 | 01/02/12 | | 3 | 13.4300 | | 500,853 | 500,853 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | CLP | 775,000,000 | 01/08/15 | | 4 | 5.2800 | | 33,066 | 33,066 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deutsche | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | CLP | 1,790,000,000 | 05/17/13 | | 4 | 4.3900 | | 35,220 | 35,220 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deutsche | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | INR | 368,000,000 | 08/30/15 | 7.0500 | 6.4416 | 5 | | 28,851 | 28,851 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deutsche | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | MYR | 7,650,000 | 08/24/15 | 2.9200 | 2 | 3.5000 | | (22,967 | ) | (22,967 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Deutsche | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | ZAR | 105,000,000 | 03/20/17 | 6.0550 | 6 | 8.5200 | | 1,269,612 | 1,269,612 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deutsche | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | ZAR | 65,000,000 | 03/18/25 | 8.5100 | 6.0550 | 6 | | (1,066,400 | ) | (1,066,400 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Merril Lynch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | MXN | 7,200,000 | 11/16/28 | 4.8450 | 7 | 8.8300 | | 117,002 | 117,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merril Lynch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | MXN | 7,000,000 | 11/21/28 | 4.8749 | 7 | 8.6100 | | 100,179 | 100,179 | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | $1,011,074 | $1,011,074 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Payments made or received are based on the notional amount. | |
2 | Rate based on 3 month KLIBOR. | |
3 | Zero coupon inflation swap. Cash is exchanged at the end of the swap. The payment to be made by the Fund is based on the Brazil CETIP Interbank Offered Rate. | |
4 | Zero coupon inflation swap. Cash is exchanged at the end of the swap. The payment to be made by the Fund is based on the CLICP Index. | |
5 | Rate based on 1-day MIBOR. | |
6 | Rate based on 3 month JIBAR. | |
7 | Rate based on 28-day TIIE. | |
CETIP | Brazils average Interbank Rate | |
CLICP | Sinacofi Chile Interbank Rate | |
JIBAR | Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate | |
KLIBOR | Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate | |
MIBOR | Mumbai Interbank Offered Rate | |
TIIE | Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Currency type abbreviations: | ||
BRL | Brazilian Real | |
CLP | Chilean Peso | |
INR | Indian Rupee | |
MXN | Mexican Peso | |
MYR | Malaysian Ringgit | |
ZAR | South African Rand |
Global High Income Fund Inc. had outstanding
credit default swap agreements with the following terms as of October 31, 2010:
Credit default swaps on sovereign issuesbuy protection1
CounterpartyDeutsche Bank AG
Payments | Payments | Upfront | ||||||||||||||||||||||
made | received | payments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional | Termination | by the | by the | (made)/ | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||||
amount | dates | Fund2 | Fund | received | Value | depreciation | ||||||||||||||||||
USD 3,300,000 | 12/20/15 | 1.0000 | % | 3 | $(1,618 | ) | $(2,954 | ) | $(4,572 | ) | ||||||||||||||
USD 2,950,000 | 09/20/20 | 5.0000 | 4 | (744,891 | ) | 720,520 | (24,371 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
$(746,509 | ) | $717,566 | $(28,943 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1 | If the Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation. | |
2 | Payments made are based on the notional amount. | |
3 | Payment from the counterparty will be received upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the Republic of Colombia 8.125% bond, due 05/21/24. | |
4 | Payment from the counterparty will be received upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the Republic of Venezuela 9.250% bond, due 09/15/27. | |
Currency type abbreviation: | ||
USD | United States Dollar |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
Credit default swaps on sovereign issuessell protection1
Payments | Payments | Upfront | ||||||||||||||||||||||
made | received | payments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional | Termination | by the | by the | (made)/ | Unrealized | Credit | ||||||||||||||||||
Counterparty | amount | dates | Fund | Fund2 | received | Value | appreciation | spread3 | ||||||||||||||||
Barclays Capital | USD 2,900,000 | 09/20/15 | | %4 | 5.0000 | % | $360,003 | $(106,497 | ) | $253,506 | 6.196 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | USD 2,050,000 | 03/20/11 | | 5 | 1.0000 | 8,445 | (1,911 | ) | 6,534 | 1.471 | ||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | USD 2,750,000 | 03/20/11 | | 4 | 5.0000 | 138,263 | 41,401 | 179,664 | 2.546 | |||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | USD 750,000 | 03/20/12 | | 4 | 5.0000 | 17,917 | 12,173 | 30,090 | 3.722 | |||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | USD 4,500,000 | 05/20/12 | | 6 | 3.3000 | | 182,645 | 182,645 | 1.838 | |||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | USD 1,000,000 | 02/20/14 | | 7 | 4.1700 | | 116,959 | 116,959 | 0.822 | |||||||||||||||
Deutsche | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | USD 1,200,000 | 09/20/15 | | 4 | 5.0000 | 128,500 | (44,068 | ) | 84,432 | 6.196 | ||||||||||||||
Deutsche | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank AG | USD 3,300,000 | 12/20/15 | | 8 | 1.0000 | | 5,270 | 5,270 | 1.002 | |||||||||||||||
$653,128 | $205,972 | $859,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation. | |
2 | Payments received are based on the notional amount. | |
3 | Credit spreads, where available, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entitys credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as Defaulted indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity. | |
4 | Payment to the counterparty will be made upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the Republic of Argentina 8.280% bond, due 12/31/33. |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
5 | Payment to the counterparty will be made upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the Republic of Bulgaria 8.250% bond, due 01/15/15. | |
6 | Payment to the counterparty will be made upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the Deutsche Bank Kazakhstan 7.375% bond, due 11/12/13. | |
7 | Payment to the counterparty will be made upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the United Mexican States 7.500% bond, due 04/08/33. | |
8 | Payment to the counterparty will be made upon the occurrence of bankruptcy and/or restructuring event with respect to the Republic of Brazil 12.250% bond, due 03/06/30. | |
Currency type abbreviation: | ||
USD | United States Dollar |
Global High Income Fund
Inc. had outstanding total return swap agreements with the following terms as of
October 31, 2010:
CounterpartyDeutsche Bank AG
Payments | Payments | Upfront | ||||||||||
made | received | payments | ||||||||||
Notional | Termination | by the | by the | (made)/ | Unrealized | |||||||
amount | date | Fund | Fund | received | Value | appreciation | ||||||
USD 2,999,995 | 12/17/14 | 0.7466%1 | 2 | $ | $136,064 | $136,064 | ||||||
1 | Rate based on 3 month LIBOR (USD BBA). | |
2 | Payment received is based on the notional amount of the underlying Russian Federation 11.200% bond, due 12/17/14. | |
BBA | British Banking Association | |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate | |
Currency type abbreviation: | ||
USD | United States Dollar |
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio of investmentsOctober 31, 2010
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2010 in valuing the Funds investments:
Measurements at 10/31/10 | ||||||||||||
Unadjusted | ||||||||||||
quoted prices in | Other | |||||||||||
active markets | significant | |||||||||||
for identical | observable | Unobservable | ||||||||||
investments | inputs | inputs | ||||||||||
Description | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | Total | ||||||||
Corporate bonds | $ | $40,403,936 | $10,157,259 | $50,561,195 | ||||||||
Non-US government obligations | | 230,863,973 | | 230,863,973 | ||||||||
Convertible bond | | 3,353,008 | | 3,353,008 | ||||||||
Structured notes | | 5,685,616 | | 5,685,616 | ||||||||
Short-term investment | | 15,819,256 | | 15,819,256 | ||||||||
Options purchased | 29,790 | | | 29,790 | ||||||||
Other financial instruments1 | 10,553 | 4,292,409 | | 4,302,962 | ||||||||
Total | $40,343 | $300,418,198 | $10,157,259 | $310,615,800 | ||||||||
1 | Other financial instruments include open futures contracts, swap agreements, options written and forward foreign currency contracts. |
At October 31, 2010, there were no transfers
between Level 1 and Level 2.
Level 3 rollforward disclosure
The
following is a rollforward of the Funds investments that were valued using
unobservable inputs for the period:
Measurements using unobservable inputs (Level 3) | |||||||
Corporate bonds | Total | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Beginning balance | $10,733,190 | $10,733,190 | |||||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in earnings | (931 | ) | (931 | ) | |||
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net) | (575,000 | ) | (575,000 | ) | |||
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | | | |||||
Ending balance | $10,157,259 | $10,157,259 | |||||
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included | |||||||
in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to investments still held at 10/31/10. | $56,931 | $56,931 | |||||
Global High Income Fund Inc.
Statement of assets and liabilitiesOctober 31, 2010
Assets: | ||||
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost$265,578,222) | $ | 290,493,582 | ||
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost$15,819,256) | 15,819,256 | |||
Total investments (cost$281,397,478) | 306,312,838 | |||
Foreign currency, at value (cost$1,753,405) | 1,747,510 | |||
Interest receivable | 4,521,374 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 2,063,213 | |||
Cash collateral for futures contracts | 159,826 | |||
Receivable for foreign tax reclaims | 46,013 | |||
Variation margin | 49,789 | |||
Outstanding swap agreements, at value1 | 3,790,486 | |||
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | 3,297,626 | |||
Other assets | 4,950 | |||
Total assets | 321,993,625 | |||
Liabilities: | ||||
Due to custodian | 2,027,473 | |||
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | 1,526,162 | |||
Outstanding swap agreements, at value1 | 1,269,541 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 10,911,605 | |||
Payable to investment advisor and administrator | 293,808 | |||
Directors fees payable | 12,116 | |||
Options written, at value (Premiums received$27,140) | 27,222 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 242,667 | |||
Total liabilities | 16,310,594 | |||
Net assets: | ||||
Capital stock $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 21,591,836 shares issued and outstanding | 286,636,432 | |||
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (1,474,591 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized loss from investment activities | (8,663,952 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation | 29,185,142 | |||
Net assets | $ | 305,683,031 | ||
Net asset value per share | $14.16 | |||
1 | Net upfront payments made by the Fund on outstanding swap agreements amounted to $(93,381). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements |
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Global High Income Fund Inc.
Statement of operations
For the year ended | ||||
October 31, 2010 | ||||
Investment income: | ||||
Interest income, net of foreign withholding taxes of $112,472 (includes $27,270 earned from affiliated entities) | $ | 20,756,541 | ||
Expenses: | ||||
Investment advisory and administration fees | 3,552,523 | |||
Custody and accounting fees | 543,489 | |||
Professional fees | 149,153 | |||
Reports and notices to shareholders | 68,980 | |||
Directors fees | 24,738 | |||
Listing fees | 23,750 | |||
Transfer agency fees | 22,122 | |||
Insurance expense | 7,687 | |||
Other expenses | 35,746 | |||
Total expenses | 4,428,188 | |||
Less: Fee waivers by investment advisor and administrator | (205,449 | ) | ||
Net expenses | 4,222,739 | |||
Net investment income | 16,533,802 | |||
Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) from investment activities: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 12,170,342 | |||
Futures | (414,723 | ) | ||
Swap agreements | 1,604,010 | |||
Forward foreign currency contracts | 3,669,814 | |||
Foreign currency transactions | (470,776 | ) | ||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from: Investments | 14,058,673 | |||
Futures | (395,441 | ) | ||
Swap agreements | 1,391,352 | |||
Options written | (82 | ) | ||
Forward foreign currency contracts | 1,729,708 | |||
Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | 13,356 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain from investment activities | 33,356,233 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 49,890,035 | ||
See accompanying notes to financial statements |
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Global High Income Fund Inc.
Statement of changes in net assets
For the years ended October 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
From operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $16,533,802 | $16,403,918 | ||||||
Net realized
gain (loss) from: Investment activities |
12,170,342 | (15,065,994 | ) | |||||
Futures | (414,723 | ) | 774,167 | |||||
Options written | | 33,096 | ||||||
Swap agreements | 1,604,010 | (873,344 | ) | |||||
Forward foreign currency contracts | 3,669,814 | 1,397,999 | ||||||
Foreign currency transactions | (470,776 | ) | (8,257,434 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from: Investments | 14,058,673 | 83,637,375 | ||||||
Futures | (395,441 | ) | 1,957,631 | |||||
Options written | (82 | ) | | |||||
Swap agreements | 1,391,352 | 9,389,324 | ||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts | 1,729,708 | (2,221,190 | ) | |||||
Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | 13,356 | 498,768 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 49,890,035 | 87,674,316 | ||||||
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | ||||||||
Net investment income | (22,842,003 | ) | (15,470,247 | ) | ||||
Return of capital | | (5,618,499 | ) | |||||
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | (22,842,003 | ) | (21,088,746 | ) | ||||
Net increase in net assets | 27,048,032 | 66,585,570 | ||||||
Net assets: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 278,634,999 | 212,049,429 | ||||||
End of year | $ | 305,683,031 | $ | 278,634,999 | ||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income | $(1,474,591 | ) | $(1,937,878 | ) | ||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements |
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Selected data for a share of common stock outstanding throughout each year is presented below: | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the years ended October 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year | $12.90 | $9.82 | $15.26 | $14.85 | $15.72 | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.79 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investment activities | 1.55 | 3.30 | (4.28 | ) | 0.86 | 0.92 | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | 2.32 | 4.06 | (3.44 | ) | 1.76 | 1.71 | ||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (1.06 | ) | (0.72 | ) | (0.95 | ) | (0.82 | ) | (1.35 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.73 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (1.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
Return of capital | | (0.26 | ) | (0.32 | ) | | | |||||||||||||
Total dividends, distributions and return of capital | (1.06 | ) | (0.98 | ) | (2.00 | ) | (1.35 | ) | (2.56 | ) | ||||||||||
Offering costs charged to paid-in capital | | | | | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of year | $14.16 | $12.90 | $9.82 | $15.26 | $14.85 | |||||||||||||||
Market price per share, end of year | $14.98 | $11.47 | $8.22 | $14.38 | $16.06 | |||||||||||||||
Total net asset value return2 | 18.91 | % | 43.02 | % | (25.76 | )% | 12.40 | % | 11.75 | % | ||||||||||
Total market price return3 | 41.52 | % | 54.20 | % | (33.99 | )% | (2.33 | )% | 6.28 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/supplemental data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000s) | $ | 305,683 | $ | 278,635 | $ | 212,049 | $ | 329,391 | $ | 320,548 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: Before fee waivers by advisor | 1.54 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.48 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.43 | % | ||||||||||
After fee waivers by advisor | 1.47 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.39 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.34 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 5.76 | % | 6.71 | % | 6.01 | % | 5.96 | % | 5.34 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 84 | % | 104 | % | 83 | % | 100 | % | 108 | % | ||||||||||
1 | Calculated using the average shares method. | |
2 | Total net asset value return is calculated assuming a $10,000 purchase of common stock at the current net asset value on the first day of each year reported and a sale at the current net asset value on the last day of each year reported, and assuming reinvestment of dividends and other distributions at the net asset value on the payable dates. Total net asset value return does not reflect brokerage commissions or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or a sale of Fund shares. Total return based on net asset value is hypothetical as investors cannot purchase or sell Fund shares at the net asset value but only at market prices. | |
3 | Total market price return is calculated assuming a purchase of $10,000 of common stock at the current market price on the first day of each year reported and a sale at the current market price on the last day of each year reported, and assuming reinvestment of dividends and other distributions at prices obtained under the Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Total market price return does not reflect brokerage commissions or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or a sale of Fund shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements |
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Organization
and significant accounting policies Global High Income Fund Inc. (the Fund) was incorporated in Maryland on February 23, 1993 and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Funds primary investment objective is to achieve a high level of current income. As a secondary objective the Fund seeks capital appreciation, to the extent consistent with its primary objective. |
In the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification for certain liabilities. The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) is the exclusive reference of authoritative US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Funds financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the Funds management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies: |
Valuation of investmentsThe Fund calculates its net asset value based on the current market value, where available, for its portfolio securities. The Fund normally obtains market values for its securities and other instruments from independent pricing sources and broker-dealers. Independent pricing sources may use reported last sale prices, official market closing prices, current market quotations or valuations from computerized matrix systems that derive values based on comparable securities or instruments. A matrix system incorporates parameters such as security quality, maturity and coupon, and/or research and evaluations |
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by its staff, including review of broker-dealer market price quotations, if available, in determining the valuation of the portfolio securities. Securities and other instruments also may be valued based on appraisals derived from information concerning the security or instrument or similar securities or instruments received from recognized dealers in those holdings. Securities and instruments traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market and listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ) normally are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Other OTC securities are valued at the last bid price on the valuation date available prior to valuation. Securities and instruments which are listed on US and foreign stock exchanges normally are valued at the market closing price, the last sale price on the day the securities are valued or, lacking any sales on such day, at the last available bid price. In cases where securities or instruments are traded on more than one exchange, the securities or instruments are valued on the exchange designated as the primary market by UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. (UBS Global AM or the Advisor), the investment advisor of the Fund. UBS Global AM is an indirect wholly owned asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, an internationally diversified organization with headquarters in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland and operations in many areas of the financial services industry. If a market value is not readily available from an independent pricing source for a particular security, that security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Funds Board of Directors (the Board). Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Occasionally, events affecting the value of foreign investments occur between the time at which they are determined and the close of the NYSE, which will not be reflected in the computation of the Funds net asset value. If events materially affecting the value of such securities occur during such time periods, the securities will be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board. The amortized cost method of valuation, which approximates market value, generally is used to value short-term debt instruments with 60 days or less remaining to maturity, unless the Board determines that this does not represent fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at the daily closing net asset value of the respective investment company as provided by such other entity. All investments quoted in foreign currencies will be valued daily in US dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rates prevailing at the time such valuation is determined by the Funds custodian. |
Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established each day on the exchange on which they are traded. Forward foreign |
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currency contracts are valued daily using forward exchange rates quoted by independent pricing services. |
Swaps are marked-to-market daily based upon values from third party vendors or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss on the Statement of assets and liabilities. In the event that market quotations are not readily available or deemed unreliable, the swap is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board. |
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the various inputs that are used in determining the value of the Funds investments. These inputs are summarized into the three broad levels listed below: |
Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. |
Level 2Other significant observable inputs, including but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. |
Level 3Unobservable inputs inclusive of the Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. |
A fair value hierarchy has been included near the end of the Funds Portfolio of investments. |
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU No. 2010-06). ASU No. 2010-06 requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about amounts and reasons for significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements as well as inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3, including information on purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures have been implemented for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures surrounding purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2010. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the remaning portions of ASU No. 2010-06 may have on the Funds financial statement disclosures. |
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The provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging (ASC Topic 815) require qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. Since investment companies value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the statement of operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815. Accordingly, even though the Funds investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for purposes of disclosure under ASC Topic 815. ASC Topic 815 requires that (1) objectives for using derivative instruments be disclosed in terms of underlying risk and accounting designation, (2) the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses be disclosed in a tabular format, and (3) information be disclosed about credit-risk contingent features of derivatives contracts. Details of this disclosure can be found below as well as in the Portfolio of investments. The volume of derivatives that is presented in the Portfolio of investments of the Fund is consistent with the derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2010. The Fund may be a seller of protection through credit default swap agreements which are by nature credit-risk contingent (the terms of these agreements can be found within the Portfolio of investments, with further discussion in the Notes to financial statements); however, the Fund is not aware of any additional credit risk contingent features on other derivative contracts held by the Fund. |
Disclosure of derivatives by underlying risk for the Fund as of and for the year ended October 31, 2010 is as follows: |
Asset derivatives | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | exchange | |||||||||||||||
rate risk | Credit risk | risk | Total | |||||||||||||
Forward contracts1 | $ | $ | $ | 3,297,626 | $ | 3,297,626 | ||||||||||
Futures contracts2 | 88,302 | | | 88,302 | ||||||||||||
Options purchased1 | | | 29,790 | 29,790 | ||||||||||||
Swap agreements1 | 2,125,185 | 1,078,968 | 586,333 | 3,790,486 | ||||||||||||
Total value | $ | 2,213,487 | $ | 1,078,968 | $ | 3,913,749 | $ | 7,206,204 | ||||||||
1 | Statement of assets and liabilities location: Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value, outstanding swap agreements, at value and Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts. | |
2 | Includes cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) of futures contracts as reported on the futures contracts table in the Portfolio of investments, but only the unpaid variation margin is reported within the Statement of assets and liabilities. | |
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Liability derivatives | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | exchange | |||||||||||||||
rate risk | Credit risk | risk | Total | |||||||||||||
Forward contracts1 | $ | $ | $ | (1,526,162 | ) | $ | (1,526,162 | ) | ||||||||
Futures contracts2 | (50,527 | ) | | | (50,527 | ) | ||||||||||
Options written1 | | | (27,222 | ) | (27,222 | ) | ||||||||||
Swap agreements1 | (1,114,111 | ) | (155,430 | ) | | (1,269,541 | ) | |||||||||
Total value | $ | (1,164,638 | ) | $(155,430 | ) | $ | (1,553,384 | ) | $ | (2,873,452 | ) | |||||
1 | Statement of assets and liabilities location: Options written and outstanding swap agreements, at value and Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts. | |
2 | Includes cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) of futures contracts as reported on the futures contracts table in the Portfolio of investments, but only the unpaid variation margin is reported within the Statement of assets and liabilities. |
Activities in derivative instruments during the period ended October 31, 2010, were as follows:
Foreign | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | exchange | |||||||||||||||
rate risk | Credit risk | risk | Total | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss)1 | ||||||||||||||||
Forward contracts | $ | $ | $ | 3,669,814 | $ | 3,669,814 | ||||||||||
Futures contracts | (414,723 | ) | | | (414,723 | ) | ||||||||||
Swap agreements | 296,831 | 1,060,169 | 247,010 | 1,604,010 | ||||||||||||
Total net realized gain/(loss) | $ | (117,892 | ) | $ | 1,060,169 | $ | 3,916,824 | $ | 4,859,101 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized | ||||||||||||||||
appreciation/depreciation | ||||||||||||||||
Forwardcontracts2 | $ | $ | $ | 1,729,708 | $ | 1,729,708 | ||||||||||
Futures contracts2 | (395,441 | ) | | | (395,441 | ) | ||||||||||
Options purchased3 | | | 933 | 933 | ||||||||||||
Options written2 | | | (82 | ) | (82 | ) | ||||||||||
Swap agreements2 | 61,726 | 745,753 | 583,873 | 1,391,352 | ||||||||||||
Total net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | $ | (333,715 | ) | $ | 745,753 | $ | 2,314,432 | $ | 2,726,470 | |||||||
1 | Statement of operations location: Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts, swap Agreements, and foreign currency transactions. | |
2 | Statement of operations location: Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from of futures contracts, swap agreements, options written and forward foreign currency contracts. | |
3 | Realized and unrealized gain/(loss) is included in net realized gain/(loss) from investments and net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments. | |
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Notes to financial statementsOctober 31, 2010 |
Restricted securitiesThe Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included in the Funds Notes to portfolio of investments. |
Investment transactions and investment incomeInvestment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses from investment and foreign exchange transactions are calculated using the identified cost method. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized as adjustments to interest income and the identified cost of investments. |
Foreign currency translationThe Fund uses the foreign currency exchange rates determined as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. For purposes of calculating the US dollar equivalent value of a non-US dollar denominated obligation, foreign currency amounts are translated into US dollars on the following basis: (1) market value of investment securities and other assets and liabilities at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the Funds fiscal period; and (2) purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
Although the net assets and the market value of the Funds portfolio are presented at the foreign exchange rates at the end of the Funds fiscal period, the Fund does not generally isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of the changes in market prices of securities. However, the Fund does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates when determining the gain or loss upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency-denominated securities pursuant to US federal income tax regulations. Certain foreign exchange gains and losses included in realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in or are a reduction of ordinary income in accordance with US federal income tax regulations. |
Forward foreign currency contractsThe Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts (forward contracts) in connection with planned purchases or sales of securities or to hedge the US dollar value of portfolio securities denominated in a particular |
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currency. The Fund may also use forward contracts in an attempt to enhance income. |
The Fund has no specific limitation on the percentage of assets which may be committed to such contracts. The Fund may enter into forward contracts or maintain a net exposure to forward contracts only if (1) the consummation of the contracts would not obligate the Fund to deliver an amount of foreign currency in excess of the value of the position being hedged by such contracts or (2) the Fund identifies cash or liquid securities in an amount not less than the value of its assets committed to the consummation of the forward contracts and not covered as provided in (1) above, as marked-to-market daily. |
Risks may arise upon entering into forward contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their forward contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the US dollar. |
Fluctuations in the value of forward contracts are recorded for book purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. Realized gains and losses include net gains and losses recognized by the Fund on contracts which have been sold or matured. |
Futures contractsThe Fund may use financial futures contracts for hedging purposes and to adjust exposure to US and foreign fixed income markets in connection with a reallocation of the Funds assets or to manage the average duration of the Fund. The Fund may also use futures contracts in an attempt to enhance income or gains. However, imperfect correlations between futures contracts and the related securities or markets, or market disruptions, do not normally permit full control of these risks at all times. Using financial futures contracts involves various market risks, including interest rate risk. Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility that there may be an illiquid market or that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. To the extent that market prices move in an unexpected direction, there is a risk that the Fund will not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contract or may realize a loss. |
Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to deliver to a broker an amount of cash and/or liquid securities equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the initial margin. Subsequent payments, known as variation margin, are |
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Notes to financial statementsOctober 31, 2010 |
made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying financial futures contracts. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as an unrealized gain or loss on futures until the financial futures contract is closed or expires, at which time the net gain or loss is reclassified to realized gain or loss on futures. |
Swap agreementsThe Fund may engage in swap agreements, including but not limited to interest rate, currency, total return, and credit default swap agreements. The Fund expects to enter into these transactions to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or to hedge a portion of the portfolios duration, to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date, to gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible or in an attempt to enhance income or gains. |
The Fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements with another party to receive or pay interest (e.g., an exchange of fixed rate payments for floating rate payments) to protect itself from interest rate fluctuations. This type of swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to a specified interest rate(s) for a specified amount. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other. Interest rate swap agreements are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk and interest rate risk. |
The Fund may enter into currency swap agreements with another party to receive or pay amounts based on changes in currency exchange rates in order to protect itself from or take advantage of exchange rate fluctuations. The Fund utilizes currency swaps to earn income and enhance returns as well as to manage the risk profile of the Fund. This type of swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to a specified currency exchange rate(s) for a specified amount. Currency swap agreements are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk. |
Credit default swap agreements involve commitments to make or receive payments in the event of a default or other credit event of a referenced security. As a buyer, the Fund would make periodic payments to the Counterparty, and the Fund would receive payments only upon the |
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occurrence of a credit event. If no credit event occurs, the Fund will lose its periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract. However, if a credit event does occur, the Fund typically would receive full notional value for a reference obligation that may have little or no value. As a seller, the Fund would receive periodic payments from the counterparty, and the Fund would make payments only upon the occurrence of a credit event. If no credit event occurs, the Fund will gain the periodic stream of payments it received over the term of the contract. However, if a credit event occurs, the Fund will pay full notional value for a reference obligation that may have little or no value. Credit default swaps may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly and are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, Counterparty risk and credit risk. |
Credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging market country involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event. If a credit event occurs and cash settlement is not elected, a variety of other deliverable obligations may be delivered in lieu of the specific referenced obligation. The ability to deliver other obligations may result in delivery of a security with a value other than had been anticipated (such as a partys right to choose the deliverable obligation with the lowest value following a credit event). The Fund may use credit default swaps on corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging market country to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the Fund owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuers default. |
The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of all credit default swap agreements outstanding as of October 31, 2010 for which the Fund is the seller of protection are disclosed under the section Credit default swaps on sovereign issuessell protection in the Notes to portfolio of investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into, if any, by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities. |
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Total return swap agreements involve commitments to pay or receive interest in exchange for a market-linked return based on a notional amount. To the extent the total return of the security or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty, respectively. Total return swaps are marked-to-market daily, and the change, if any, is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. |
The use of swap agreements involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio security transactions. If UBS Global AM is incorrect in its forecast of market values, interest rates and other applicable factors, the investment performance of the Fund will be less favorable than it would have been if this investment technique was never used. Swap agreements do not involve the delivery of securities and are subject to counterparty risk. If the other party to a swap agreement defaults and fails to consummate the transaction, the Funds risk of loss will consist of the net amount of interest or other payments that the Fund is contractually entitled to receive. Therefore, the Fund would consider the creditworthiness of the counterparty to a swap agreement in evaluating potential credit risk. |
The Fund accrues for interim payments on swap agreements on a daily basis, with the net amount recorded within unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swap agreements on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Once interim payments are settled in cash, the net amount is recorded as realized gain/loss on swap agreements, in addition to realized gain/loss recorded upon the termination of swap agreements on the Statement of operations. Fluctuations in the value of swap agreements are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation of swap agreements. |
Structured notesThe Fund may invest in structured notes whose values are based on the price movements of a referenced security or index. The value of these structured notes will rise and fall in response to changes in the referenced security or index. On the maturity date of each structured note, the Fund will receive a payment from a counterparty based on the value of the referenced security (notional amount multiplied by price of the referenced security) and record a realized gain or loss. |
Structured notes may present a greater degree of market risk than many types of securities and may be more volatile and less liquid than less complex |
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securities. Structured notes are also subject to the risks that the issuer of the structured notes may fail to perform its contractual obligations. |
Option writingThe Fund may write (sell) put and call options on foreign or US securities, indices, foreign currencies and interest rate swaps (commonly referred to as swaptions), in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the markets or in an attempt to enhance income or gains. When the Fund writes a call or a put option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is included in the Funds Statement of assets and liabilities as an asset and as an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. If an option which the Fund has written either expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security or derivative instrument, and the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a call option which the Fund has written is exercised, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss (long-term or short-term, depending on the holding period of the underlying security) from the sale of the underlying security or derivative instrument and the proceeds from the sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a put option which the Fund has written is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security or derivative instrument which the Fund purchases upon exercise of the option. |
In writing an option, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the derivative instrument, security, index or currency underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Fund could result in the Fund selling or buying a derivative instrument, security or currency at a price different from current market value. |
Purchased optionsThe Fund may purchase put and call options on foreign or US securities, indices, foreign currencies and interest rate swaps (commonly referred to as swaptions), as well as exchange listed call options on particular market segment indices to achieve temporary exposure to a specific security, currency, industry or geographic region. Purchasing call options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. The Fund pays a premium which is included in the Statement of assets and liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums |
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paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying futures, security or currency transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. |
Dividends and distributionsDividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-distribution date. The amount of dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains and/or return of capital is determined in accordance with US federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. |
Concentration of risk |
Investing in securities of foreign issuers and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values and possible adverse political, social and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region, which could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable US companies and US government securities. These risks are greater with respect to securities of issuers located in emerging market countries in which the Fund invests. The ability of the issuers of debt securities held by the Fund to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments particular to a specific industry, country, state or region. |
Investment advisor and administrator and other transactions with related entities |
The Funds Board has approved an investment advisory and administration contract (Advisory Contract) with UBS Global AM. In accordance with the Advisory Contract, the Fund pays UBS Global AM an investment advisory and administration fee, which is accrued weekly and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.25% of the Funds average weekly net assets. Since August 1, 2005, UBS Global AM has contractually agreed to waive compensation otherwise payable to it to reduce the fee it receives under the Advisory Contract so that it is paid at the annual rate of 1.25% of the Funds |
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average weekly net assets on assets up to $200 million, and at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Funds average weekly net assets on assets above $200 million. This fee reduction breakpoint continues indefinitely unless the Funds board agrees to any change. Additionally, effective August 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011, UBS Global AM has agreed voluntarily to waive compensation otherwise payable to it to reduce the fee it receives under the Advisory Contract so that it is paid at the following rates: |
Average weekly net assets | Advisory fee | |||
Up to $200 million | 1.20 | % | ||
Above $200 million | 1.00 | % | ||
At October 31, 2010, the Fund owed UBS Global AM $293,808 which is composed of $311,611 of investment advisory and administration fees less fees waived of $17,803. For the year ended October 31, 2010, UBS Global AM waived $205,449 of investment advisory and administration fees from the Fund. |
Additional information regarding compensation to affiliate of a board member |
Professor Meyer Feldberg serves as a senior advisor to Morgan Stanley, a financial services firm with which the Fund may conduct transactions, resulting in him being an interested director of the Fund. The Fund has been informed that Professor Feldbergs role at Morgan Stanley does not involve matters directly affecting any UBS funds. Fund transactions are executed through Morgan Stanley based on that firms ability to provide best execution of the transactions. During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund purchased and sold certain securities (e.g., fixed income securities) in principal trades with Morgan Stanley having an aggregate value of $35,794,120. Morgan Stanley received compensation in connection with these trades, which may have been in the form of a mark-up or mark-down of the price of the securities, a fee from the issuer for maintaining a commercial paper program, or some other form of compensation. Although the precise amount of this compensation is not generally known by UBS Global AM, UBS Global AM believes that under normal circumstances it represents a small portion of the total value of the transactions. |
Securities lending |
The Fund may lend securities up to 331/3% of its total assets to qualified broker-dealers or institutional investors. The loans are secured at all times by cash, cash equivalents or US government securities in an amount at |
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least equal to 102% of the market value of the securities loaned with respect to domestic securities and 105% of the market value of the securities loaned with respect to foreign securities, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. |
The Fund will regain ownership of loaned securities to exercise certain beneficial rights; however, the Fund may bear the risk of delay in recovery of, or even loss of rights in, the securities loaned should the borrower fail financially. The Fund receives compensation for lending its securities from interest or dividends earned on the cash, cash equivalents or US government securities held as collateral, net of fee rebates paid to the borrower plus reasonable administrative and custody fees. The Fund did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2010. |
Capital stock |
There are 100,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock authorized and 21,591,836 shares outstanding at October 31, 2010. For the year ended October 31, 2010 and for the year ended October 31, 2009, there were no transactions involving common stock. |
Purchases and sales of securities |
For the year ended October 31, 2010, aggregate purchases and sales of portfolio securities, excluding short-term securities, were $229,962,644 and $220,367,135, respectively. |
Federal tax status |
It is the Funds policy to comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. In addition, by distributing during each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, net realized capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, the Fund intends not to be subject to a federal excise tax. Accordingly, no federal income tax provision was required. |
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 were as follows: |
Distributions paid from: | 2010 | 2009 | |||||
Ordinary income | $ | 22,842,003 | $ | 15,470,247 | |||
Return of capital | | 5,618,499 | |||||
$ | 22,842,003 | $ | 21,088,746 | ||||
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At October 31, 2010, the components of accumulatedearningson a tax basis were as follows: |
Undistributed ordinary income | $6,851,687 | |||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (13,269,669 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation | 25,464,581 | |||
Total accumulated earnings | $19,046,599 | |||
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation is attributable to premium amortization adjustments, tax treatment of certain derivatives and wash sales. |
To reflect reclassifications arising from permanent book/tax differences for the year ended October 31, 2010, the Funds accumulated net investment income was increased by $6,771,488 and accumulated net realized loss from investment activities was increased by $6,771,488. These differences are primarily due to the tax treatment of foreign currency transactions, Paydown gains and losses and adjustments for certain debt obligations. |
At October 31, 2010, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of $8,010,541 for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains which will expire on October 31, 2017. During the current fiscal year, the Fund utilized $9,277,211 of capital loss carryforwards to offset net realized gains. |
As of and during the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund did not have any liabilities for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of operations. During the year, the Fund did not incur any interest or penalties. |
Each of the tax years in the four year period ended October 31, 2010 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. |
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Report of Ernst &Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm |
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Global High Income Fund Inc. |
We have audited
the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Global High Income Fund
Inc. (the Fund), including the portfolio of investments, as of October 31, 2010, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement
of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and
the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These
financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian and others. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. |
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Global High Income Fund Inc. at October 31, 2010, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles. |
New York, New York |
December 28, 2010 |
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Tax information (unaudited) |
Dividends received by tax-exempt recipients (e.g., IRAs and Keoghs) need not be reported as taxable income. Some retirement trusts (e.g., corporate, Keogh and 403(b)(7) plans) may need this information for their annual reporting. Since the Funds fiscal year is not the calendar year, another notification will be sent in respect of calendar year 2010. The second notification, which will reflect the amount to be used by calendar year taxpayers on their federal income tax returns, will be made in conjunction with Form 1099 DIV and will be mailed no later than January 31, 2011. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. |
The foreign taxes paid represent taxes incurred by the Fund on income received by the Fund from foreign sources. Foreign taxes paid may be included in taxable income with an offsetting deduction from gross income or may be taken as a credit for taxes paid to foreign governments. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the appropriate treatment of foreign taxes paid. |
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General information (unaudited) |
The Fund |
Global High Income Fund Inc. (the Fund) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company whose shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The Funds primary investment objective is to achieve a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation, to the extent consistent with its primary objective. There can be no assurance that the Funds investment objective will be achieved. The Funds investment advisor and administrator is UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. (UBS Global AM). As of September 30, 2010, UBS Global AM had approximately $147 billion in assets under management. UBS Global AM is an indirect wholly owned asset management subsidiary of UBS AG and a member of the UBS Global Asset Management division, which had approximately $578 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2010. |
Shareholder information |
The Funds NYSE trading symbol is GHI. Net asset value and market price information as well as other information about the Fund is updated each business day on UBSs web site at the following internet address: http://globalam-us.ubs.com/corpweb/closedendedfunds.do. |
Fund governance changes |
On May 19, 2010, the Fund announced that its Board of Directors (the Board) had approved the classification of the directors into three classes. The classification was effective on May 19, 2010, and the initial term of office of one class of directors will expire at the Funds 2011 annual stockholders meeting, with the second class expiring at the 2012 meeting and the third expiring at the 2013 meeting, and when the successors to the members of each class have been elected. The Board members have been classified as follows: |
Class I: Bernard H. Garil, Heather R. Higgins |
Class II: Richard Q. Armstrong, Alan S. Bernikow |
Class III: Richard R. Burt, Meyer Feldberg |
The Board also approved several other corporate governance measures to clarify internal procedures and to help assure that the purposes and goals of the Fund may be fostered, which are reflected in the Funds Amended and Restated Bylaws. These changes included the adoption of detailed procedures regarding shareholder-requested special meetings of shareholders. These provisions include enhanced disclosure requirements |
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to be satisfied by proponents of matters to be submitted to a vote of shareholders. These fund governance changes did not require a vote of shareholders. |
Effective July 15, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Fund voted to appoint Barry M. Mandinach to serve as a Class II director of the Fund. Mr. Mandinach is a managing director of UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. and UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. and had been with those firms or their predecessors since 2001. |
Quarterly Form N-Q portfolio schedule |
The Fund will file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on the SECs Web site at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SECs Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC 0330. Additionally, you may obtain copies of Form N-Q from the Fund upon request by calling 1 888-793 8637. |
Proxy voting policies, procedures and record |
You may obtain a description of the Funds (1) proxy voting policies (2) proxy voting procedures, and (3) information regarding how the Fund voted any proxies related to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 for which an SEC filing has been made, without charge, upon request by contacting the Fund directly at 1-888-793 8637, online on UBSs Web site: http://www.ubs.com/1/e/ globalam/Americas/globalamus/globalamusii/closed_end_funds.html or on the EDGAR Database on the SECs Web site (http://www.sec.gov). |
Dividend reinvestment plan |
The Funds Board has established a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the Plan) under which all shareholders whose shares are registered in their own names, or in the name of UBS Financial Services Inc. or its nominee, will have all dividends and other distributions on their shares of common stock automatically reinvested in additional shares, unless such shareholders elect to receive cash. Shareholders who elect to hold their shares in the name of another broker or nominee should contact such broker or nominee to determine whether, or how, they may participate in the Plan. |
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The ability of such shareholders to participate in the Plan may change if their shares are transferred into the name of another broker or nominee. |
A shareholder may elect not to participate in the Plan or may terminate participation in the Plan at any time without penalty, and shareholders who have previously terminated participation in the Plan may rejoin it at any time. Changes in elections must be made in writing to the Funds transfer agent and should include the shareholders name and address as they appear on that share certificate or in the transfer agents records. |
An election to terminate participation in the Plan, until such election is changed, will be deemed an election by a shareholder to take all subsequent distributions in cash. An election will be effective only for distributions declared and having a record date at least ten days after the date on which the election is received. |
Additional shares of common stock acquired under the Plan will be purchased in the open market, on the NYSE or otherwise, at prices that may be higher or lower than the net asset value per share at the time of the purchase. Investors should consider whether continued participation in the dividend reinvestment plan is appropriate for them when the Funds market price exceeds its net asset value; a portion of a dividend/distribution may represent a return of capital, which would be reinvested in the Fund at a premium to net asset value. The number of shares of common stock purchased with each dividend/distribution will be equal to the result obtained by dividing the amount of the dividend/distribution payable to a particular shareholder by the average price per share (including applicable brokerage commissions) that the transfer agent was able to obtain in the open market. The Fund will not issue any new shares in connection with the Plan. There currently is no charge to participants for reinvesting dividends or other distributions. The transfer agents fees for handling the reinvestment of distributions are paid by the Fund. However, each participant pays a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the transfer agents open market purchases of common stock in connection with the reinvestment of distributions. The automatic reinvestment of dividends and other distributions in shares of common stock does not relieve participants of any income tax that may be payable on such distributions. |
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Experience under the Plan may indicate that changes are desirable. Accordingly, the Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan with respect to any dividend or other distribution if notice of the change is sent to Plan participants at least 30 days before the record date for such distribution. The Plan also may be amended or terminated by the transfer agent by at least 30 days written notice to all Plan participants. Additional information regarding the Plan may be obtained from, and all correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed to, the transfer agent at BNY Mellon Investment Servicing, P.O. Box 43078, Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3078. For further information regarding the Plan, you may also contact the transfer agent directly at 1-800-331 1710. |
Distribution policy |
The Funds Board adopted a managed distribution policy in December 1999, which was revised effective June 2005, and again effective August 2009. Pursuant to the policy as in effect from December 1999 through early May 2005, the Fund made regular monthly distributions at an annualized rate equal to 11% of the Funds net asset value, as determined as of the last trading day during the first week of that month (usually a Friday unless the NYSE is closed that Friday). The Board approved reducing the annualized rate for distribution pursuant to the policy from 11% to 9% effective beginning with the June 2005 monthly distribution. The Board approved a further reduction in the annualized rate for distribution pursuant to the policy from 9% to 8% in July 2009, effective beginning with the August 2009 monthly distribution. Prior to December 20, 1999, the Funds distributions varied based on the Funds net investment income and realized capital gains or losses. |
Monthly distributions based on a fixed percentage of the Funds net asset value may require the Fund to make multiple distributions of long-term capital gains during a single fiscal year. The Fund has received exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission that enables it to do so. The Funds Board receives recommendations from UBS Global AM, the Funds investment advisor, periodically and no less frequently than annually will reassess the annualized percentage of net assets at which the Funds monthly distributions will be made. |
The above information supplements that contained on the inside front cover of this report. |
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Board approval of investment advisory and administration contract (unaudited) |
BackgroundAt a meeting of the board of Global High Income Fund Inc. (the Fund) on July 14-15, 2010, the members of the board, including the directors who are not interested persons of the Fund (Independent Directors), as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), considered and approved the continuance of the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract of the Fund with UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. (UBS Global AM). In preparing for the meeting, the board members had requested and received extensive information from UBS Global AM to assist them. The board received and considered a variety of information about UBS Global AM, as well as the advisory and administration arrangements for the Fund. The Independent Directors discussed the materials initially provided by management prior to the scheduled board meeting. The Independent Directors also met in executive session after managements presentation was completed to review the disclosure that had been made to them at the meeting. At all of these sessions the Independent Directors were joined by their independent legal counsel. The Independent Directors also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the duties of board members in considering approval of advisory and administration contracts. |
In its consideration of the approval of the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract, the board considered the following factors: |
Nature, extent and quality of the services under the Investment Advisory and Administration ContractThe board received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of advisory services provided to the Fund by UBS Global AM under the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract during the past year. The board also considered the nature, extent and quality of administrative and shareholder services performed by UBS Global AM and its affiliates for the Fund and the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds compliance policies and procedures. The board noted that it received information at regular meetings throughout the year regarding the services rendered by UBS Global AM concerning the management of the Funds affairs and UBS Global AMs role in coordinating providers of other services to the Fund. The boards evaluation of the services provided by UBS Global AM took into account the boards knowledge and familiarity gained as board members of funds in the UBS New York fund complex, including the scope and quality of UBS Global AMs investment advisory and other capabilities and the quality of administrative and other services. The board observed |
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that the scope of services provided by UBS Global AM had expanded over time as a result of regulatory and other developments, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the Funds expanded compliance programs. |
The board had available to it the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Funds senior personnel and the portfolio manager primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund and recognized that many of these persons report to the board regularly and that at each regular meeting the board receives a detailed report on the Funds performance. The board also considered, based on its knowledge of UBS Global AM and its affiliates, the financial resources available to management and its parent organization, UBS AG. In that regard, the board received extensive financial information regarding UBS Global AM and noted that it was a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of UBS AG, one of the largest financial services firms in the world. It was also noted that UBS Global AM had approximately $143 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2010 and was part of the UBS Global Asset Management Division, which had approximately $560 billion in assets under management worldwide as of March 31, 2010. The board was also cognizant of, and considered, the regulatory and litigation actions and investigations occurring in the past few years involving UBS AG, UBS Global AM and certain of their affiliates. |
The board concluded that, overall, it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided (and expected to be provided) to the Fund under the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract. |
Advisory fees and expense ratiosThe board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee (Contractual Management Fee) payable by the Fund to UBS Global AM in light of the nature, extent and quality of the advisory and administrative services provided by UBS Global AM. The board also reviewed and considered the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement arrangements for the Fund and considered the actual fee rate (after taking the waiver into account) (the Actual Management Fee). Additionally, the board received and considered information comparing the Funds Contractual Management Fee, Actual Management Fee and overall expenses with those of funds in a group of funds selected and provided by Lipper, Inc. (Lipper), an independent provider of investment company data (the Expense Group). In addition, at managements request, Lipper provided supplemental expense data for the Fund, as the Funds Expense Group may have been too small to make any statistically |
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meaningful comparisons. The Expense Group consisted of the Fund and three other comparable non-leveraged funds. The expanded expense universe included leveraged and non-leveraged comparable funds and increased the size of the comparison to the Fund and four other funds, which still may not result in any statistically meaningful comparisons. |
In connection with its consideration of advisory fees for UBS funds generally, the board also received information from UBS Global AM with respect to standard institutional account fees. The board noted that, in general, these fees were lower than the Contractual Management Fee and Actual Management Fee for the Fund, but also noted managements explanation that comparisons with such accounts may be of limited relevance given the different structures and regulatory requirements of funds versus such accounts and the differences in the levels of services required by funds and such accounts. The board also received information on fees charged to other funds managed by UBS Global AM. |
The comparative Lipper information showed that the Funds Contractual Management Fee and Actual Management Fee were approximately 14 and 18 basis points, respectively, above their respective Expense Groups median (i.e., 0.14% and 0.18%). The Funds total expenses were approximately 6 basis points (i.e., 0.06%) above the Expense Groups median. Management noted that when comparing the Funds total expenses to the expanded expense universe, which included a group of closed-end leveraged and non-leveraged emerging market funds, for a total of five funds, the Funds total expenses were above the expanded expense universes median. In addition, management noted to the board that the range between the high and low of the Funds Expense Groups total expenses and the expanded expense group was relatively narrow. Management also noted that as a result of the Funds investment strategy of holding a sizable exposure to local emerging markets, the Funds custody fees tend to be higher than its Expense Groups and expanded expense universes median. Finally, management agreed to waive an additional 5 basis points (i.e., 0.05%) of its management fee at the level of the first breakpoint in such fee from August 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011, bringing the Funds total expenses to within a basis point closer to the median of its Expense Group. (Giving effect to the new voluntary fee waiver, until July 31, 2011, UBS Global AM is paid at the annual rate of 1.20% of the Funds average weekly net assets on assets up to $200 million, |
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and at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Funds average weekly net assets on assets above $200 million.) |
Taking all of the above into consideration, including the voluntary fee waiver, the board determined that the management fee was reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract. The board noted that it would closely monitor the Funds expenses over the upcoming year. |
Fund performanceThe board received and considered (a) annualized total return information of the Fund compared to other funds (the Performance Universe) selected by Lipper over the one-, three-, five-, ten-year and since inception periods ended April 30, 2010 and (b) annualized performance information for each year in the ten-year period ended April 30, 2010. The board was provided with a description of the methodology Lipper used to determine the similarity of the Fund with the funds included in its Performance Universe. |
The Lipper information showed that the Funds one- and ten-year performance underperformed its Performance Universes median by approximately 167 and 62 basis points, respectively (i.e., 1.67% and 0.62%); however, the Funds three- and five-year periods and since inception performance were at or above the Performance Universes median. |
Management noted that over the one-year period ending April 30, 2010, the Fund outperformed its blended benchmark by 552 basis points (i.e., 5.52%). Management noted that although the Fund underperformed its Performance Universe for the one-year period ended April 30, 2010, it has historically generated strong performance. |
Based on its review, the board concluded that the Funds investment performance was satisfactory. The board noted that it would closely monitor the Funds performance over the upcoming year. |
Adviser profitabilityThe board received and considered a profitability analysis of UBS Global AM and its affiliates in providing services to the Fund, as well as information regarding enhancements to UBS Global AMs methodology for determining profitability. The board also received profitability information with respect to the UBS New York fund complex |
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as a whole. UBS Global AMs profitability was considered not excessive in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund. |
Economies of scaleThe board received and considered information from management regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Fund, whether the Fund has appropriately benefited from any economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of further economies of scale for the Fund. The board considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Fund were being passed along to shareholders. The board also considered whether alternative fee structures (such as breakpoints) would be more appropriate or reasonable taking into consideration economies of scale or other efficiencies. |
The board noted that the Funds Contractual Management Fee did not contain breakpoints; however, the Fund receives the benefit of a breakpoint via an older fee waiver agreement instituted in 2005 that can only be changed with the consent of the board. The board considered that the Funds asset level exceeded the breakpoint as of April 30, 2010 and as a result, the Fund and its shareholders realized certain economies of scale because the total expense ratio of the Fund was lower than if no breakpoint had been in place. Accordingly, the board determined that economies of scale were passed on to shareholders in the form of a breakpoint in the Actual Management Fee. |
Generally, in light of UBS Global AMs profitability data, the Actual Management Fee, the Contractual Management Fee and the breakpoint currently in place for the Fund, the board believed that UBS Global AMs sharing of potential and current economies of scale with the Fund was acceptable. |
Other benefits to UBS Global AMThe board considered other benefits received by UBS Global AM and its affiliates as a result of its relationship with the Fund, including the opportunity to offer additional products and services to Fund shareholders. |
In light of the costs of providing investment management, administrative and other services to the Fund and UBS Global AMs ongoing commitment to the Fund, the profits and other ancillary benefits that UBS Global AM and its affiliates received were considered reasonable. |
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In light of all of the foregoing, the board approved the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract to continue for another year. In making its decision, the board identified no single factor as being determinative in approving the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract. The Independent Directors were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the entire process. The board discussed the proposed continuance of the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract in a private session with its independent legal counsel at which no representatives of UBS Global AM were present. |
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Board of Directors & Officers
The Fund is governed by a Board of Directors which oversees the Funds operations. Directors
are classified into three classes. The initial term of office of one class of directors
will expire at the Funds 2011 annual stockholders meeting, with the second
class expiring at the 2012 meeting and the third expiring at the 2013 meeting, and
when the successors to the members of each class have been elected. The Board members
were classified as follows: Class I Bernard H. Garil and Heather R. Higgins;
Class II Richard Q. Armstrong, Alan S. Bernikow and Barry M. Mandinach; and
Class III Richard R. Burt and Meyer Feldberg. Officers are appointed by the
directors and serve at the pleasure of the Board.
The table below shows, for
each director and officer, his or her name, address and age, the position held with
the Fund, the length of time served as a director or officer of the Fund, the directors or officers principal occupations during the last five years, the number
of funds in
Interested Directors | |||||||
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held with | length of | Principal occupation(s) | |||||
Name, address, and age | fund | time served | during past 5 years | ||||
Meyer Feldber; 68 Morgan Stanley 1585 Broadway 33rd Floor New York, NY 10036 |
Director | Since 1996 | Professor Feldberg is Dean Emeritus and Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School, although onan extended leave of absence. He is also a senior advisor to Morgan Stanley (financial services) (since March 2005). Professor Feldberg also serves as president of New York City Global Partners (an organization located in part of the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York that promotes interaction with other cities around the world) (since May 2007). Prior to July 2004, he was Dean and Professor of Management of the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University (since 1989). |
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the UBS fund complex overseen by the director
or for which a person served as an officer, and other directorships held by the
director.
The Funds most recent proxy statement for an annual meeting of
shareholders contains additional information about the directors and is expected
to be mailed to shareholders around the same time as this annual report.
Number of portfolios in fund complex | |||
overseen by director | Other directorships held by director | ||
Professor Feldberg is a director or trustee of 27 investment companies (consisting of 59portfolios) for which UBS Global AMor one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | Professor Feldberg is also a director of Primedia Inc. (publishing), Macys, Inc. (operator of department stores), Revlon, Inc. (cosmetics), SAPPI, Ltd. (producer of paper), and the New York City Ballet. |
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Position(s) | office and | ||||||
held with | length of | Principal occupation(s) | |||||
Name, address, and age | fund | time served | during past 5 years | ||||
Barry M. Mandinach*; 54 | Director | Since July 2010 | Mr. Mandinach is a managing director of UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc. and UBS Global AM (collectively, UBS Global AMAmericas region). He has been with UBS Global AM Americas region or its predecessors since 2001. He is the Head of Institutional & Wholesale Business (US) (since 2009) as well as Chief Marketing Officer (US) (since 2006). |
Independent Directors | |||||||
Richard Q. Armstrong; 75 c/o Keith A. Weller UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. 1285 Avenue of the Americas, 17th Floor New York, NY 10019 |
Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors | Since 1995 (Director) Since 2004 (Chairman of the Board of Directors) | Mr. Armstrong is chairman and principal of R.Q.A. Enterprises (management consulting firm) (since April 1991 and principal occupation since March 1995). Mr. Armstrong was president or chairman of a number of packaged goods companies (responsible for such brands as Canada Dry, Dr. Pepper, Adirondack Beverages and Moët Hennessy) (from 1982 until 1995). | ||||
Alan S. Bernikow; 69 207 Benedict Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 |
Director | Since 2006 | Mr. Bernikow is retired. He was a consultant on non-management matters for the firm of Deloitte & Touche (international accounting and consulting firm) (from June 2003 until 2007). Previously, he was deputy chief executive officer at Deloitte & Touche. |
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overseen by director | Other directorships held by director | ||
Mr. Mandinach is a director or trustee of 12 investment companies (consisting of 44 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | None | ||
Mr. Armstrong is a director or trustee of 15 investment companies (consisting of 47 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | None | ||
Mr. Bernikow is a director or trustee of 15 investment companies (consisting of 47 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | Mr. Bernikow is also a director of Revlon, Inc. (cosmetics) (and serves as the chair of its audit committee and asthe chair of the compensation committee), a director of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (real estate investment trust) (and serves as the chair of its audit committee) and a director of the Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.(menswear) (and serves as a member of its audit committee and as a member of its nominating and corporate governance committee). He is a director of Premier American Bank, N.A. |
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Richard R. Burt; 63 McLarty Associates 900 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 |
Director | Since 1995 | Mr. Burt is a managing director of McLarty Associates (a consulting firm) (since April 2007) and chairman of IEP Advisors (international investments and consulting firm). Prior to April 2007, he was chairman of Diligence Inc. (information and risk management firm). | ||||
Bernard H. Garil; 70 6754 Casa Grande Way Delray Beach, FL 33446 |
Director | Since 2006 | Mr. Garil is retired (since 2001). He was a managing director at PIMCO Advisory Services (from 1999 to 2001) where he served as president of closed-end funds and vice-president of the variable insurance product funds advised by OpCap Advisors (until 2001). | ||||
Heather R. Higgins; 51 255 E.49th St., Suite 23D New York, NY 10017 |
Director | Since 2006 | Ms. Higgins is the president and director of The Randolph Foundation (charitable foundation) (since 1991). Ms. Higgins also serves on the boards of several non-profit charitable groups, including the Independent Womens Forum (chairman) and the Philanthropy Roundtable (vice chairman). She alsoserves as a member of the Hoover Institution(from 2001 to 2007 and since January 2009). |
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overseen by director | Other directorships held by director | ||
Mr. Burt is a director or trustee of 15investment companies (consisting of 47 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | Mr. Burt is also a director of The Central Europe & Russia Fund, Inc., The European Equity Fund, Inc., and The New Germany Fund, Inc. | ||
Mr. Garil is a director or trustee of 15investment companies (consisting of 47 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | Mr. Garil is also a director of OFI Trust Company (commercial trust company) and a trustee for the Brooklyn College Foundation, Inc.(charitable foundation). | ||
Ms. Higgins is a director or trustee of 15investment companies (consisting of 47 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | None |
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and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Joseph Allessie*; 45 | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Since 2005 | Mr. Allessie is an executive director (since 2007) (prior to which he was a director) and deputy general counsel (since 2005) atUBS Global AM Americas region. Prior to joining UBS Global AMAmericas region, he was senior vice president and general counsel of Kenmar Advisory Corp.(from 2004 to 2005). Prior to that Mr. Allessie was general counsel and secretary of GAM USA Inc., GAM Investments, GAM Services, GAM Funds, Inc. and the GAM Avalon Funds (from 1999 to 2004). Mr. Allessie is a vice president and assistant secretary of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
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Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Mark E. Carver*; 47 | President | Since May 2010 | Mr. Carver is a managing director and Head of Product Development and ManagementAmericas for UBS Global AMAmericas region (since 2008). In this role, he oversees product development and management for both wholesale and institutional businesses. He is a member of the Americas Management Committee (since 2008) and the Regional Operating Committee (since 2008). Prior to 2008, Mr. Carver held a number of product-related or sales responsibilities with respect to funds, advisory programs and separately managed accounts. Mr. Carver joined a predecessor of an affiliated firm in 1985 and has been with UBS Global AMAmericas region (or its affiliates) since 1996. Mr. Carver is president of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AM or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | ||||
Thomas Disbrow*; 44 | Vice President and Treasurer | Since 2000 (Vice President) Since 2004 (Treasurer) | Mr. Disbrow is an executive director (since 2007) (prior to which he was a director) (since 2000) and head of the US mutual fund treasury administration department (since September 2006) of UBS Global AMAmericas region. Mr. Disbrow is a vice president and treasurer and/or principal accounting officer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
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Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Michael J. Flook*; 45 | Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Since 2006 | Mr. Flook isa director (since March 2010) (prior to which he was an associate director) (since 2006) and asenior manager of the US mutual fund treasury administration department of UBS Global AMAmericas region. Prior to joining UBS Global AMAmericas region, he was a senior manager with The Reserve (asset management firm) from May 2005 to May 2006. Prior to that he was a senior manager with PFPC Worldwide (fund services) since October 2000. Mr. Flook is a vice president and assistant treasurer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | ||||
Mark F. Kemper**; 52 | Vice President and Secretary | Since 2004 | Mr. Kemperis a managing director(since 2006) and head of the legal department of UBS Global AMAmericas region (since 2004). He was deputy general counsel of UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc.(UBS Global AMAmericas) from July 2001 to July 2004. He has been secretary of UBS Global AMAmericas region since 2004, assistant secretary of UBS Global Asset Management Trust Company since 1993and secretary of UBS AM Holdings (USA) Inc. since 2001. Mr. Kemper is vice president and secretary of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
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Term of | Principal occupation(s) during | ||||||
Position(s) | officeand | past 5 years; number of portfolios | |||||
Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Joanne M. Kilkeary*; 42 | Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Since 2004 | Ms. Kilkeary is a director (since March 2008)(prior to which she was an associate director) (since 2000) and a senior manager (since 2004) of the US mutual fund treasury administration department of UBS Global AMAmericas region. Ms. Kilkearyis a vice president and assistant treasurer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | ||||
Tammie Lee*; 39 | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Since 2005 | Ms. Lee is an executive director (since March 2010) (prior to which she was a director) and associate general counsel of UBS Global AMAmericas region (since 2005). Prior to joining UBS Global AMAmericas region, she was vice president and counsel at Deutsche Asset Management/Scudder Investments from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that she was assistant vice president and counsel at Deutsche Asset Management/Scudder Investments from 2000 to 2003. Ms. Lee is a vice president and assistant secretary of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
Global High Income Fund
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Term of | Principal occupation(s) during | ||||||
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Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Steven J. LeMire*; 41 | Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Since 2007 | Mr. LeMire is a director and senior manager of the US mutual fund treasury administration department of UBS Global AMAmericas region (since October 2007). Prior to joining UBS Global AM Americas region, he was an independent consultant with Third River Capital, LLC (formerly Two Rivers Capital, LLC) (from 2005 to 2007). Prior to that, he was vice president of operations and fund administration with Oberweis Asset Management, Inc.(from 1997 to 2005). Mr. LeMire is a vice president and assistant treasurer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | ||||
Joseph McGill*; 48 | Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer | Since 2004 | Mr. McGill is a managing director (since 2006) and chief compliance officer (since 2003) of UBS Global AMAmericas region. Prior to joining UBS Global AM Americas region, he was assistant general counsel at JP Morgan Investment Management (from 19992003). Mr. McGill is a vice president and chief compliance officer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
Global High Income Fund
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Term of | Principal occupation(s) during | ||||||
Position(s) | office and | past 5 years; number of portfolios | |||||
Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Nancy Osborn*; 44 | Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Since 2007 | Mrs. Osborn is a director (since March 2010) (prior to which she was an associate director) and a senior manager of the US mutual fund treasury administration department of UBS Global AMAmericas region (since 2006). Prior to joining UBS Global AMAmericas region, she was anassistant vicepresident with Brown Brothers Harriman since April 1996. Mrs. Osborn is a vice president and assistant treasurer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | ||||
Eric Sanders*; 45 | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Since 2005 | Mr. Sanders is a director and associate general counsel of UBS Global AM Americasregion (since 2005). From 1996 until June 2005, he held various positions at Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, the most recent being assistant vice president and associate general counsel. Mr. Sanders is a vice presidentand assistant secretary of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
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Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
and age | fund | time served | serves as officer | ||||
Uwe Schillhorn**; 46 | Vice President | Since 2004 | Mr. Schillhorn is a managing director (since March 2010) (prior to which he was an executive director), andhead of emerging markets debt (since 2004) of UBS Global AMAmericas region. Mr. Schillhorn is a vice president of two investment companies (consisting of two portfolios) for which UBS Global AM Americas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | ||||
Andrew Shoup*; 54 | Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Since 2006 | Mr. Shoup is a managing director and global head of the fund treasury administration department of UBS Global AMAmericas region (since July 2006). Mr. Shoup is also a director of UBS (IRL) Fund p.l.c (since December 2008). Prior to joining UBS Global AMAmericas region, he was chief administrative officer for the Legg Mason Partner Funds (formerly Smith Barney, Salomon Brothers, and CitiFunds mutual funds) from November 2003 to July 2006. Prior to that, he held various positions with Citigroup Asset Management and related companies with their domestic and offshore mutual funds since 1993. Additionally, he has worked for another mutual fund complex as well as spending eleven years in public accounting. Mr. Shoup is a vice president and chief operating officer of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
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Name, address, | held with | length of | in fund complex for which person | ||||
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Keith A. Weller*; 49 | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Since 1995 | Mr. Weller is an executive director and senior associate general counsel of UBS Global AMAmericas region (since 2005) and has been an attorney with affiliated entities since 1995. Mr. Weller is a vice president and assistant secretary of 19 investment companies (consisting of 101 portfolios) for which UBS Global AMAmericas region or one of its affiliates serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. |
* | This persons business address is 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019-6028. | ||
** | This persons business address is One North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. | ||
| Directors are classified into three classes, with the term of office of each class of directors expiring at successive annual meetings, as further described in the preamble to this report section. Officers are appointed by the directors and serve at the pleasure of the Board. | ||
| Professor Feldberg is deemed an interested personof the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act because he is a senior advisor to Morgan Stanley, a financial services firm with which the Fund may conduct transactions. |
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N.B.The following privacy notice
applies to closed-end fund shares where the investors holdings are registered
directly with the funds transfer agent and not held through an intermediary
(e.g., in street name).
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice
is not a part of the shareholder report.
UBS family of funds privacy notice
This notice describes the privacy policy of the UBS family of funds, the UBS
PACE Funds and all closed-end funds managed, advised or sub-advised by UBS Global
Asset Management (collectively, the Funds). The Funds are committed
to protecting the personal information that they collect about individuals who are
prospective, current or former investors.
The Funds collect personal information
in order to process requests and transactions and to provide customer service. Personal
information which is obtained from applications may include name(s), address, social
security number or tax identification number, bank account information, other Fund
holdings and any affiliation the person has with UBS Financial Services Inc. or
its subsidiaries (Personal Information).
The Funds limit access to
Personal Information to those individuals who need to know that information in order
to process transactions and service accounts. These individuals are required to
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The Funds may share Personal Information described above with their affiliates, including
UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS AG, for marketing and other business purposes,
such as to facilitate the servicing of accounts.
The Funds may share Personal
Information described above with a non-affiliated third party if the entity is under
contract to perform transaction processing or to service and maintain shareholder
accounts on behalf of the Funds and otherwise as permitted by law. Any such contract
will include provisions designed to ensure that the third party will uphold and
maintain privacy standards when handling Personal Information. The Funds may disclose
Personal Information to regulatory authorities as required by applicable law.
Except as described in this privacy notice, the Funds will not use Personal Information
for any other purpose unless the Funds describe how such Personal Information will
be used and clients are given an opportunity to decline approval of such use of
Personal Information relating to them.
The Funds endeavor to keep their customer
files complete and accurate. The Funds should be notified if any Personal Information
needs to be corrected or updated. Please call 1-800-647 1568 with any questions
or concerns regarding your Personal Information or this privacy notice.
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Directors | |||
Richard Q. Armstrong | Meyer Feldberg | ||
Chairman | |||
Bernard H. Garil | |||
Alan S. Bernikow | |||
Heather R. Higgins | |||
Richard R. Burt | |||
Barry M. Mandinach | |||
Principal Officers | |||
Mark E. Carver | Uwe Schillhorn | ||
President | Vice President | ||
Mark F. Kemper | |||
Vice President and Secretary | |||
Thomas Disbrow | |||
Vice President and Treasurer |
Investment Advisor and Administrator
UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc.
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019-6028
Notice is hereby given in accordance with
Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 that from time to time the Fund
may purchase shares of its common stock in the open market at market prices.
This report is sent to the shareholders of the Fund for their information. It is
not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or
sale of shares of the Fund or of any securities mentioned in this report.
©2010
UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. All rights reserved.
UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. | |
1285 Avenue of the Americas | |
New York, New York 10019-6028 |
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions pursuant to Section 406 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (The registrant has designated the code of ethics adopted
pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley as a Code of Conduct to lessen the risk of
confusion with its separate code of ethics adopted pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.)
Item 3. Audit Committee
Financial Expert.
The registrants Board has determined
that the following person serving on the registrants Audit Committee is an
audit committee financial expert as defined in item 3 of Form N-CSR:
Alan S. Bernikow. Mr. Bernikow is independent as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) | Audit Fees: | ||
For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, the aggregate Ernst & Young LLP (E&Y) audit fees for professional services rendered to the registrant were approximately $59,600 and $56,200, respectively. | |||
Fees included in the audit fees category are those associated with the annual audits of financial statements and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. | |||
(b) | Audit-Related Fees: | ||
In each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, the aggregate audit-related fees billed by E&Y for services rendered to the registrant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audits of the financial statements, but not reported as audit fees, were approximately $3,527 and $3,574, respectively. | |||
Fees included in the audit-related category are those associated with (1) the reading and providing of comments on the 2010 and 2009 semiannual financial statements, and (2) review of the consolidated 2009 and 2008 report on the profitability of the UBS Funds to UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. and its affiliates to assist the board members in their annual advisory/administration contract reviews. | |||
There were no audit-related fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X during the fiscal years indicated above. |
(c) | Tax Fees: | ||
In each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, the aggregate tax fees billed by E&Y for professional services rendered to the registrant were approximately $3,675 and $4,625, respectively. | |||
Fees included in the tax fees category comprise all services performed by professional staff in the independent accountants tax division except those services related to the audits. This category comprises fees for review of tax compliance, tax return preparation and excise tax calculations. | |||
There were no tax fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X during the fiscal years indicated above. | |||
(d) | All Other Fees: | ||
In each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, there were no fees billed by E&Y for products and services, other than the services reported in Item 4(a)-(c) above, rendered to the registrant. | |||
Fees included in the all other fees category would consist of services related to internal control reviews, strategy and other consulting, financial information systems design and implementation, consulting on other information systems, and other tax services unrelated to the registrant. | |||
There were no all other fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X during the fiscal years indicated above. | |||
(e) | (1) | Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures: | |||
The registrants Audit Committee (audit committee) has adopted an Audit Committee Charter (Amended and Restated as of May 12, 2004-with revisions through December 2010) (the charter). The charter contains the audit committees pre-approval policies and procedures. Reproduced below is an excerpt from the charter regarding pre-approval policies and procedures: |
The [audit] Committee shall: | |||
. . . | |||
2. | Pre-approve (a) all audit and permissible non-audit services1 to be provided to the Fund and (b) all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the Funds independent auditors to UBS Global [Asset Management (Americas) Inc. (UBS Global AM)] and any Covered Service Providers, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund. In carrying out this responsibility, the Committee shall seek periodically from UBS Global [AM] and from the independent auditors a list of such audit and permissible non-audit services that can be expected to be rendered to the Fund, UBS Global [AM] or any Covered Service Providers by the Funds independent auditors, and an estimate of the fees sought to be paid in connection with such services. The Committee may delegate its responsibility to pre-approve any such audit and permissible non-audit services to a sub-committee consisting of the Chairperson of the Committee |
and two other members of the Committee as the Chairperson, from time to time, may determine and appoint, and such sub-committee shall report to the Committee, at its next regularly scheduled meeting after the sub-committees meeting, its decision(s). From year to year, the Committee shall report to the Board whether this system of pre-approval has been effective and efficient or whether this Charter should be amended to allow for pre-approval pursuant to such policies and procedures as the Committee shall approve, including the delegation of some or all of the Committees pre-approval responsibilities to other persons (other than UBS Global [AM] or the Funds officers). |
1 The Committee will not approve non-audit services that the Committee believes may taint the independence of the auditors. Currently, permissible non-audit services include any professional services (including tax services) that are not prohibited services as described below, provided to the Fund by the independent auditors, other than those provided to the Fund in connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of the Fund. Permissible non-audit services may not include: (i) bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Fund; (ii) financial information systems design and implementation; (iii) appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports; (iv) actuarial services; (v) internal audit outsourcing services; (vi) management functions or human resources; (vii) broker or dealer, investment adviser or investment banking services; (viii) legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit; and (ix) any other service the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible. | ||
Pre-approval by the Committee of any permissible non-audit services is not required so long as: (i) the aggregate amount of all such permissible non-audit services provided to the Fund, UBS Global [AM] and any service providers controlling, controlled by or under common control with UBS Global [AM] that provide ongoing services to the Fund (Covered Service Providers) constitutes not more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to the independent auditors (during the fiscal year in which the permissible non-audit services are provided) by (a) the Fund, (b) its investment adviser and (c) any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be approved by the Committee; (ii) the permissible non-audit services were not recognized by the Fund at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved by the Committee (or its delegate(s)) prior to the completion of the audit. |
(e) (2) | Services approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X: | ||
Audit-Related Fees: | |||
There were no amounts that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 on behalf of the registrant. | |||
There were no amounts that were required to be approved by the audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 on behalf of the registrants service providers that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. | |||
Tax Fees: | |||
There were no amounts that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 on behalf of the registrant. | |||
There were no amounts that were required to be approved by the audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 on behalf of the registrants service providers that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. | |||
All Other Fees: | |||
There were no amounts that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 on behalf of the registrant. | |||
There were no amounts that were required to be approved by the audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009 on behalf of the registrants service providers that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. |
(f) | According to E&Y, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, the percentage of hours spent on the audit of the registrants financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons who are not full-time, permanent employees of E&Y was 0%. | ||
(g) | For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, the aggregate fees billed by E&Y of $237,202 and $167,539, respectively, for non-audit services rendered on behalf of the registrant (covered), its investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser (non-covered) that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant is shown in the table below: |
2010 | 2009 | ||||
Covered Services | $7,202 | $8,199 | |||
Non-Covered Services | 230,000 | 159,340 |
(h) | The registrants audit committee was not required to consider whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrants investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under |
common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountants independence. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed
Registrants.
The registrant has a separately designated standing
audit committee (the Audit Committee) established in accordance with
Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Audit
Committee is comprised of the following board members: Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Bernikow,
Mr. Burt, Mr. Garil and Ms. Higgins.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form. | |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting
Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
The registrants Board of Directors believes that the voting
of proxies on securities held by the registrant is an important element of the overall
investment process. As such, the Board has delegated the responsibility to vote
such proxies to the registrants advisor. Following is a summary of the proxy
voting policy of the advisor.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PHILOSOPHY, VOTING GUIDELINES
AND POLICY SUMMARY
The proxy voting policy of UBS Global Asset Management
(Americas) Inc. (UBS Global AM) is based on its belief that voting rights
have economic value and must be treated accordingly. Generally, UBS Global AM expects
the boards of directors of companies issuing securities held by its clients to act
as stewards of the financial assets of the company, to exercise good judgment and
practice diligent oversight with the management of the company. While there is no
absolute set of rules that determines appropriate corporate governance under all
circumstances and no set of rules will guarantee ethical behavior, there are certain
benchmarks, which, if substantial progress is made toward, give evidence of good
corporate governance. UBS Global AM may delegate to an independent proxy voting
and research service the authority to exercise the voting rights associated with
certain client holdings. Any such delegation shall be made with the direction that
the votes be exercised in accordance with UBS Global AMs proxy voting policy.
When UBS Global AMs view of a companys management is favorable,
UBS Global AM generally supports current management initiatives. When UBS Global
AMs view is that changes to the management structure would probably increase
shareholder value, UBS Global AM may not support existing management proposals.
In general, UBS Global AM (1) opposes proposals which act to entrench management;
(2) believes that boards should be independent of company management and composed
of persons with requisite skills, knowledge and experience; (3) opposes structures
which impose financial constraints on changes in control; (4) believes remuneration
should be commensurate with responsibilities and performance; and (5) believes that
appropriate steps should be taken to ensure the independence of auditors.
UBS Global AM has implemented procedures designed to identify whether it has a conflict
of interest in voting a particular proxy proposal, which may arise as a result of
its or its affiliates client relationships,
marketing efforts or banking and broker/dealer
activities. To address such conflicts, UBS Global AM has imposed information barriers
between it and its affiliates who conduct banking, investment banking and broker/dealer
activities and has implemented procedures to prevent business, sales and marketing
issues from influencing proxy votes. Whenever UBS Global AM is aware of a conflict
with respect to a particular proxy, its appropriate local corporate governance committee
is required to review and agree to the manner in which such proxy is voted.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a) | (1) | Name Uwe Schillhorn | |
Title Vice President | |||
Length of Service Since 2004 | |||
Business Experience Last 5 Years Mr. Schillhorn is a managing director and head of emerging markets debt (since 2004) of UBS Global AM. Mr. Schillhorn is a vice president of two investment companies (consisting of two portfolios) for which UBS Global AM serves as investment advisor, sub-advisor or manager. | |||
Information is as of January 10, 2011 | |||
(a) | (2) (i) | Portfolio Manager | |
Uwe Schillhorn | |||
(a) | (2) (ii) | (A) Registered Investment Companies | |
The portfolio manager is responsible for 4 additional Registered Investment Companies (not including the registrant) totaling approximately $257 million as of October 31, 2010. | |||
(a) | (2) (ii) | (B) Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | |
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for 9 additional Other Pooled Investment Vehicles totaling approximately $2.5 billion as of October 31, 2010. | |||
(a) | (2) (ii) | (C) Other accounts | |
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for 15 additional accounts totaling approximately $8 billion as of October 31, 2010. | |||
(a) | (2) (iii) | Accounts with respect to which an advisory fee is based on the performance of the account as of October 31, 2010. | |
None | |||
(a) | (2) (iv) | Conflicts. | |
The management of the registrant and other accounts by a portfolio manager could result in potential conflicts of interest if the registrant and other accounts have different objectives, benchmarks and fees because the portfolio manager and the team of which he is a member must |
allocate time and investment expertise across multiple accounts, including the registrant. The portfolio manager and the team of which he is a member manage the registrant and other accounts utilizing an approach that groups similar accounts by characteristics and objectives. UBS Global AM manages accounts according to their respective objectives, including where possible, those accounts that have specific investment restrictions. Accordingly, portfolio holdings, position sizes, and industry and sector exposures tend to be similar across accounts, which may minimize the potential for conflicts of interest. | |||
If a portfolio manager identifies a limited investment opportunity that may be suitable for more than one account, the registrant may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible portfolios and accounts. To deal with these situations, UBS Global AM has adopted procedures for allocating portfolio trades across multiple accounts to provide fair treatment to all accounts. | |||
The management of personal accounts by a portfolio manager may also give rise to potential conflicts of interest. UBS Global AM and the registrant have adopted a Code of Ethics that governs such personal trading, but there is no assurance that the Code will adequately address all such conflicts. (Information in Item 8(a)(2) is provided as of the Registrants fiscal year end of October 31, 2010.) | |||
(Information in Item 8(a)(2) is provided as of the Registrants fiscal year end of October 31, 2010.) | |||
(a) | (3) Compensation. | ||
UBS Global AMs compensation and benefits programs are designed to provide its investment professionals with incentives to excel, and to promote an entrepreneurial, performance-oriented culture with clear accountability. They also align the interests of investment professionals with those of our clients. | |||
The total compensation received by the portfolio managers and analysts at UBS Global AM, including the registrants portfolio manager, has up to three basic components a fixed component (base salary and benefits), a variable cash component and, over a certain total compensation threshold, a variable deferred component. These are described in more detail below: |
| The fixed component (base salary and benefits) is set with the aim of being competitive in the industry and is monitored and adjusted periodically with reference to the relevant local labor market in order to remain so. The fixed component is used to recognize the experience, skills and knowledge that portfolio managers and analysts bring to their roles. | ||
| Variable compensation is determined annually on a discretionary basis. It is correlated with the individuals financial and non-financial contribution and with the performance of their respective function, UBS Global Asset Management and UBS as a whole. As its name implies, variable compensation can be variable and is delivered in cash and, over a certain total compensation threshold, deferred. | ||
| Variable deferred employees may have a portion of their variable compensation deferred. The main deferral plan is the UBS Global Asset Management Equity Ownership Plan (Global AM EOP) which vests pro rata over a three year period, subject to continued service. Through the Global AM EOP, awards are granted in the form of some combination of vehicles aligned to selected UBS Global Asset Management funds, UBS shares or notional shares. The vehicles aligned to selected UBS Global Asset Management funds are called Alternative Investment Vehicles or AIVs. UBS Global Asset Management believes that not only does this deferral plan reinforce the critical importance of creating long-term business value, it also serves as an effective retention tool. |
UBS Global Asset Management strongly believes that aligning portfolio managers variable compensation to both the short-term and longer-term performance of their portfolios closely aligns the portfolio managers interests with those of the firms clients. The total variable compensation available generally will depend on the overall profitability of UBS Group and UBS Global Asset Management. | |||
The allocation of the variable compensation pool to the portfolio manager is linked to the investment performance of the registrant versus its benchmark, here a blended benchmark composed of 50% of J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global and 50% J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index Emerging Markets Global Diversified (in USD), over one and three years. | |||
For analysts, variable compensation is, in general, based on the performance of some combination of model and/or client portfolios, generally evaluated over one and three years and coupled with a qualitative assessment of their contribution. (Information in Item 8(a)(3) is provided as of the Registrants fiscal year end of October 31, 2010.) | |||
(Information in Item 8(a)(3) is provided as of the Registrants fiscal year end of October 31, 2010.) | |||
(a) | (4) Dollar Range of Securities of Registrant Beneficially Owned by Portfolio Manager. | ||
None | |||
(Information in Item 8(a)(4) is provided as of the Registrants fiscal year end of October 31, 2010.) |
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities
by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
There were no purchases made by or on behalf of the Registrant or any
affiliated purchaser, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of shares of the Registrants equity securities
that are registered by the Registrant pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act
made in the period covered by this report.
Item 10. Submission of Matters
to a Vote of Security Holders.
The registrants Board
has established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee will consider nominees recommended by shareholders
if a vacancy occurs among those board members who are not interested persons as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
In order to recommend a nominee, a shareholder should send a letter to the chairperson
of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Richard R. Burt, care of the
Secretary of the registrant at UBS Global Asset Management, UBS Building, One North
Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, and indicate on the envelope Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee. The shareholders letter should state
the nominees name and should include the nominees resume or curriculum
vitae, and must be accompanied by a written consent of the individual to stand for
election if nominated for the Board and to serve if elected by shareholders.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures. | |||
(a) | The registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document. | ||
(b) | The registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer are aware of no changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the registrants last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. | ||
Item 12. Exhibits. | |||
(a) | (1) Code of Ethics as required pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and designated by registrant as a Code of Conduct) is filed herewith as Exhibit EX-99.CODE ETH. | ||
(a) | (2) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT. | ||
(a) | (3) Written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons The registrant has not engaged in such a solicitation during the period covered by this report. | ||
(b) | Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT. |
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.
Global High Income Fund Inc.
By: | /s/ Mark E. Carver | |
Mark E. Carver | ||
President | ||
Date: | January 10, 2011 |
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/ Mark E. Carver | |
Mark E. Carver | ||
President | ||
Date: | January 10, 2011 | |
By: | /s/ Thomas Disbrow | |
Thomas Disbrow | ||
Vice President and Treasurer | ||
Date: | January 10, 2011 |