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FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-5399

 

The New America High Income Fund, Inc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

33 Broad Street Boston, MA

 

02109

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Ellen E. Terry, 33 Broad St., Boston, MA 02109

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

617-263-6400

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

12/31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

1/1/17 - 6/30/17

 

 

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Item 1.           Report to Stockholders

 



  August 10, 2017

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to report to our shareholders on the results of The New America High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The Fund's net asset value (the "NAV") was $10.27 as of June 30th. The market price for the Fund's shares ended the period at $9.48, representing a market price discount of 7.7%. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, the Fund paid regular dividends of $.06 per share in each month other than January, in addition to a special dividend of $.0975 per share. For this period, the annualized regular dividend yield (excluding the special dividend) on a share of common stock purchased at the year-end 2016 price of $9.26 was 7.8%.

As of June 30th, the Fund had $91 million of borrowing through its credit facility (the "Facility") with the Bank of Nova Scotia, unchanged from borrowings at year-end. Amounts borrowed under the Facility bear interest at an adjustable rate based on a margin above LIBOR. The interest rate on the Facility at the end of the period was 2.13%, an attractive spread relative to the 6.79% market value-weighted average current yield on the Fund's portfolio on June 30th. The spread between the rate the Fund is paying on the borrowing and the market value-weighted average current yield on the portfolio has narrowed. One year ago, the Fund was paying 1.35% on its borrowings compared with the market value-weighted average current yield on the portfolio of 7.18%, for a spread of 5.83 percentage points. At the end of the current period, the spread had narrowed to 4.66 percentage points. The Fund's leverage contributed to approximately 21% of the net income earned in the first half of 2017, compared to 25% of the net income in the first half of 2016.

Bond market investors continue to follow closely the Federal Reserve's (the "Fed") statements regarding the timing and magnitude of increases in interest rates. Following two increases in the federal funds rate this year, short term interest rates such as LIBOR have increased, although rates on new issue high yield bonds have not. As more fully discussed below by the Fund's investment advisor, high yield bond valuations remain high and yields are below historical levels.

We remind shareholders that there is no certainty that the dividend will remain at the current level. The dividend can be affected by portfolio results, the cost and amount of leverage, market conditions, the extent to which the portfolio is fully invested and operating expenses, among other factors. Leverage magnifies the effect of price movements on the net asset value. The Fund's leverage has increased the Fund's total return in the recent period of positive high yield market performance. Of course the opposite would be true in an unfavorable high yield market.

Interest rate risk is one of the risks faced by the Fund's shareholders. However, bonds of different quality and varying maturities react differently to changing rates. Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to a change in rates. Duration takes into account a bond's maturity and coupon. A relatively short maturity shortens duration as does a relatively high coupon. A short bond duration indicates less price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. High yield bonds have relatively lower durations compared to investment grade bonds, resulting in less price volatility in changing rate environments, although high yield bonds are more sensitive to credit risk than investment grade bonds, resulting in greater price volatility in changing economic conditions. It is also noteworthy


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that a change in Fed policy to higher interest rates indicates confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy. In general, a stable to improving economy is beneficial to high yield companies.

   

Total Returns for the Periods Ending June 30, 2017

 
   

1 Year

 

3 Years Cumulative

 
New America High Income Fund
(Stock Price and Dividends)*
   

20.20

%

   

23.31

%

 
New America High Income Fund
(NAV and Dividends)*
 

17.81

%

 

21.37

%

 

Credit Suisse High Yield Index

   

13.02

%

   

13.22

%

 

Sources: Credit Suisse and The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total return assumes the reinvestment of dividends.

The Credit Suisse High Yield Index is an unmanaged index. Unlike the Fund, the index has no trading activity, expenses or leverage.

*  Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market value with all distributions reinvested. Distributions are assumed to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Because the Fund's shares may trade at either a discount or premium to the Fund's net asset value per share, returns based upon the stock price and dividends will tend to differ from those derived from the underlying change in net asset value and dividends.

Commentary by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
Market Review

High yield bonds posted positive results in the first six months of the calendar year despite political tensions and oil price volatility that at times weighed on the market. The continuation of the Trump-enthusiasm trade was evident as the year began. However, the administration faced opposition to several policy changes from both sides of the aisle. The Fed announced two 25-basis-point increases in the federal funds target rate range during the first half of the year, with the first in March and the second in June. Fed officials maintained their outlook for one more rate hike in 2017 and also outlined their plans to begin unwinding the central bank's $4.5 trillion balance sheet, a legacy of its massive purchases of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Despite the moves by the central bank, longer-term Treasury interest rates declined over the last six months—thus flattening the yield curve—as inflation remained low, economic growth was lackluster, and new fiscal stimulus measures failed to materialize.

Trading in bonds of energy and commodity-related industries was volatile throughout the period as the market absorbed sometimes-conflicting reports about levels of oil inventories. Disappointment that OPEC did not deepen its production cuts as part of the agreement to curtail output for an additional nine months also contributed to energy sector weakness. In the second quarter, CCC-rated bonds underperformed higher qualities for the first quarter since March of 2016. Based on the Credit Suisse High Yield Index (the "Index"), spreads tightened by 44 basis points over the first six months to end the period at 428 basis points. This compares to the historical monthly average of 580 basis points, going back more than 30 years.

Year-to-date high yield issuance has increased compared with the first six months of 2016. However, the majority of new issue volume has been used to refinance existing debt, decreasing companies' cost of capital and extending maturities. Mutual fund flows into the high yield bond market have been negative for the first half of the year. Default activity decreased quarter-over-quarter and is significantly lower than 3.6% at year-end 2016. The J.P. Morgan par-weighted default rate ended June at 1.5%. The steep decline year-to-date is due to $34.8 billion of


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debt—largely confined to commodity-related sectors—rolling off the first six months of 2016 compared with only $9.5 billion of debt rolling off during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2017.

Portfolio Review

Credits within the larger media and telecom sectors have represented top issuer positions in the portfolio for several years and have continued to generate steady returns through the first half of the calendar year. The Fund's positioning within the media/telecom sector—credit selection and an overweight allocation—was the top contributor for the six month period. The investment team remains constructive on cable operators due to the subscription based nature of the business, attractive margins, stable cash flow and moderate growth prospects. Within the context of the overall high yield market, relative value of the industry on a risk-adjusted basis remains attractive as we expect most operators to exhibit stable credit profiles over the intermediate-term.

In June crude oil entered a bear market, generally defined as a decline of over 20% from recent highs, before recovering some losses near the end of the month. Non-OPEC oil productivity continues to ramp up, largely driven by rising North American oil production. The production cost curve is declining rapidly because of new shale technology in the U.S. These factors have renewed the thesis at T. Rowe Price that oil prices could decline further based on oversupply. Within the energy industry, we have reduced risk this year. The investment team trimmed names in the oil services and offshore driller segments and low quality E&P (exploration and production) credits that are more susceptible to lower commodity prices. Proceeds were redeployed into higher quality BB-rated E&Ps and midstream issuers. BB-rated E&Ps are trading at attractive yield spreads compared to their 3-, 5- and 10-year averages relative to the high yield market excluding energy.

Credit selection within the food industry was the top detractor from the portfolio's performance, driven by Agrokor, a Croatian retailer that produces, distributes and sells food products throughout the Balkans. Speculation of a capital injection from a Russian bank and Croatian government involvement in the company plagued the credit throughout the first quarter. Pricewaterhouse Coopers was appointed to audit Agrokor's financial statements due to concerns that there were errors in prior financial reports. The Fund's modest position was eliminated at a loss during the period.

The investment team has modestly upgraded the portfolio by rotating out of lower quality bonds into BB and B- rated securities. Moreover, the majority of the Fund's CCC-rated bonds are more conservatively positioned, evidenced by the lower yield on the portfolio's CCC-rated issues relative to the Index. We believe that many of the Fund's lower quality bonds are mis-rated by the rating agencies and "single B-rated bonds in disguise" poised for credit improvements.

Outlook

High yield bond valuations appear rich based on current spread and yield levels relative to historical averages as reflected in today's elevated bond prices. Returns in segments that led 2016 market performance—commodity-related industries and lower quality bonds—subsided towards the end of the period, and we saw broader gains across multiple sectors. Moreover, high yield bond and stock market results have been strong in the aftermath of the U.S. elections last November. Enthusiasm tied to the new administration has been clearly priced into asset prices, despite there being relatively little progress toward fiscal stimulus and difficulty implementing other campaign


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platform policies. Beyond the U.S., global elections throughout this year and central bank policy changes also bring a considerable level of uncertainty. Economic and credit cycles—already extended—could stretch further.

High yield bonds are well positioned from a yield and duration perspective relative to many alternative fixed income sectors. A relatively low duration profile and higher income of the asset class are attractive in this environment. Steady economic growth and favorable U.S. employment trends are supportive to high yield issuers, which are typically more sensitive to macroeconomic factors. Solid corporate fundamentals based on strong earnings and ready access to capital mean that the default rate may remain low. While our credit analysts struggle to find value across the high yield market, idiosyncratic opportunities do exist, particularly related to M&A developments or amid pockets of market volatility.

As always, we aim to deliver high current income while seeking to contain volatility inherent in this market. Our team maintains a commitment to credit research and risk-conscious investing that has led to favorable returns for our high yield clients over various market cycles.

Sincerely,

 

 
Ellen E. Terry
President
The New America High Income Fund, Inc.
  Mark Vaselkiv
Vice President
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The views expressed in this update are as of the date of this letter. These views and any portfolio holdings discussed in the update are subject to change at any time based on market or other conditions. The Fund and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. disclaim any duty to update these views, which may not be relied upon as investment advice. In addition, references to specific companies' securities should not be regarded as investment recommendations or indicative of the Fund's portfolio as a whole.


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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Industry Summary
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
  As a Percent of
Total Investments*
 

Energy

   

14.18

%

 

Cable Operators

   

11.79

%

 

Financial

   

7.80

%

 

Health Care

   

6.61

%

 

Metals & Mining

   

6.31

%

 

Wireless Communications

   

5.54

%

 

Information Technology

   

5.18

%

 

Services

   

4.87

%

 

Gaming

   

3.94

%

 

Utilities

   

3.70

%

 

Broadcasting

   

2.88

%

 

Container

   

2.82

%

 

Chemicals

   

2.66

%

 

Other Telecommunications

   

2.57

%

 

Food/Tobacco

   

2.00

%

 

Satellites

   

1.96

%

 

Aerospace & Defense

   

1.71

%

 

Entertainment & Leisure

   

1.50

%

 

Automotive

   

1.41

%

 

Building & Real Estate

   

1.37

%

 

Consumer Products

   

1.27

%

 

Manufacturing

   

1.20

%

 

Restaurants

   

1.14

%

 

Retail

   

0.97

%

 

Building Products

   

0.84

%

 

Forest Products

   

0.69

%

 

Airlines

   

0.61

%

 

Supermarkets

   

0.50

%

 

Real Estate Investment Trust Securities

   

0.29

%

 

Transportation

   

0.24

%

 

Publishing

   

0.23

%

 

Short-Term Investments

   

1.22

%

 

Total Investments

   

100.00

%

 

*  Percentages do not match the industry percentages in the Schedule of Investments because due to the Fund's leverage total investments exceed net assets by 1.37 times.

Moody's Investors Service Ratings (1)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
  As a Percent of
Total Investments
 

Short-Term Investments P-1

   

1.22

%

 

Baa3

   

0.70

%

 

Ba1

   

4.77

%

 

Ba2

   

6.18

%

 

Ba3

   

14.94

%

 

Total Ba

   

25.89

%

 

B1

   

14.67

%

 

B2

   

14.14

%

 

B3

   

20.04

%

 

Total B

   

48.85

%

 

Caa1

   

12.13

%

 

Caa2

   

5.18

%

 

Total Caa

   

17.31

%

 

Ca

   

0.14

%

 

Unrated

   

4.00

%

 

Equity

   

1.89

%

 

Total Investments

   

100.00

%

 

(1)  SOURCE: Moody's Investors Service, Inc. This table compiles the ratings assigned by Moody's to the Fund's holdings.


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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — 132.22% (d)(f)

 

Aerospace & Defense — 2.34%

 

$

3,075

    Bombardier, Inc., Senior Notes,
8.75%, 12/1/21 (g)
 

B3

 

$

3,413

   
 

425

    Huntington Ingalls Industries,
Senior Notes,
5%, 11/15/25 (g)
 

Ba2

   

453

   
 

1,570

    Standard Aero Aviation Holdings Inc.,
Senior Notes,
10%, 07/15/23 (g)
 

Caa2

   

1,739

   
     

5,605

   

Airlines — .83%

 
 

1,100

    American Airlines Group,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 10/01/19 (g)
 

B1

   

1,158

   
 

113

    American Airlines Group,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 07/15/22 (g)
 

(e)

   

118

   
 

111

    United Airlines, Senior Notes,
4.625%, 03/03/24
 

(e)

   

115

   
 

575

    United Continental Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 06/01/18
 

Ba3

   

596

   
     

1,987

   

Automotive — 1.92%

 
 

325

    Allison Transmission, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5%, 10/01/24 (g)
 

Ba3

   

332

   
 

1,680

    American Axle and Manufacturing,
Inc., Senior Notes,
6.25%, 04/01/25 (g)
 

B2

   

1,636

   
 

220

    Aston Martin Capital Holdings,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 04/15/22 (g)
 

B3

   

229

   
 

350

    Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5%, 06/01/22
 

Ba2

   

354

   
 

275

    Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 12/15/23 (g)
 

Ba2

   

275

   
 

525

    Sonic Automotive, Inc., Senior
Subordinated Notes,
5%, 05/15/23
 

B2

   

501

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

525

    Sonic Automotive, Inc., Senior
Subordinated Notes,
6.125%, 03/15/27 (g)
 

B2

 

$

520

   
 

725

    TI Group Auto Systems, L.L.C.,
Senior Notes,
8.75%, 07/15/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

766

   
     

4,613

   

Broadcasting — 3.93%

 
 

1,075

    AMC Networks, Inc., Senior Notes,
4.75%, 12/15/22
 

Ba3

   

1,107

   
 

600

    Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings,
Inc., Senior Notes,
6.50%, 11/15/22
 

B2

   

617

   
 

375

    iHeart Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
9%, 12/15/19
 

Caa1

   

294

   
 

475

    Lin Television Corporation,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 11/15/22
 

B3

   

499

   
 

925

    MDC Partners, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.50%, 05/01/24 (g)
 

B3

   

923

   
 

650

    Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 08/01/24 (g)
 

B3

   

656

   
 

725

    Outfront Media Capital LLC,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 02/15/22
 

B1

   

752

   
 

250

    Outfront Media Capital LLC,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 02/15/24
 

B1

   

262

   
 

275

    E.W. Scripps Company,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 05/15/25 (g)
 

Ba2

   

284

   
 

250

    Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 03/15/26 (g)
 

B1

   

256

   
 

305

    Sirius XM Radio, Inc., Senior Notes,
5%, 08/01/27 (g)
 

Ba3

   

307

   
 

800

    Sirius XM Radio, Inc., Senior Notes,
6%, 07/15/24 (g)
 

Ba3

   

850

   
 

700

    Townsquare Media, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 04/01/23 (g)
 

B3

   

705

   
 

735

    Tribune Media Company,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 07/15/22
 

B3

   

770

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

500

    Univision Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 05/15/23 (g)
 

B2

 

$

503

   
 

550

    Univision Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

B2

   

544

   
 

100

    Univision Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 09/15/22 (g)
 

B2

   

104

   
     

9,433

   

Building & Real Estate — 1.71%

 
 

310

    AV Homes, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.625%, 05/15/22 (g)
 

B3

   

318

   
 

525

    Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 12/01/22 (g)
 

B2

   

566

   
 

1,360

    Howard Hughes Corporation,
Senior Notes,
5.375%, 03/15/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

1,390

   
 

350

    Shea Homes Limited Partnership,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 04/01/23 (g)
 

B2

   

359

   
 

425

    Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 04/15/23 (g)
 

B1

   

454

   
 

310

    William Lyon Homes, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 01/31/25
 

B3

   

319

   
 

675

    William Lyon Homes, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7%, 08/15/22
 

B3

   

701

   
     

4,107

   

Building Products — 1.15%

 
 

250

    ABC Supply Company, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 12/15/23 (g)
 

B3

   

264

   
 

550

    LSF9 Balta Issuer, S.A. ,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 09/15/22 (EUR)
 

B1

   

683

   
 

275

    Masonite International Corporation,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 03/15/23 (g)
 

Ba3

   

287

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

415

    Reliance Intermediate Holdings L.P.,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 04/01/23 (g)
 

B1

 

$

448

   
 

750

    RSI Home Products, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 03/15/23 (g)
 

B1

   

787

   
 

290

    Summit Materials LLC, Senior Notes,
5.125%, 06/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

299

   
     

2,768

   

Cable Operators — 15.73%

 
 

375

    Altice Financing S.A., Senior Notes,
6.625%, 02/15/23 (g)
 

B1

   

397

   
 

2,005

    Altice Financing S.A., Senior Notes,
7.50%, 05/15/26 (g)
 

B1

   

2,226

   
 

2,100

    Altice Financing S.A., Senior Notes,
8.125%, 01/15/24 (g)
 

B3

   

2,271

   
 

3,685

    Altice Luxembourg S.A.,
Senior Notes,
7.625%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

4,035

   
 

335

    Altice Luxembourg S.A.,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 05/15/22 (g)
 

B3

   

356

   
 

240

    Block Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

257

   
 

300

    Cable One, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 06/15/22 (g)
 

B2

   

315

   
 

1,290

    CCO Holdings, LLC, Senior Notes,
5.50%, 05/01/26 (g)
 

B1

   

1,364

   
 

555

    CCO Holdings, LLC, Senior Notes,
5.75%, 01/15/24
 

B1

   

583

   
 

1,325

    CCO Holdings, LLC, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 04/01/24 (g)
 

B1

   

1,413

   
 

1,593

    Cequel Communications Holdings I,
LLC, Senior Notes,
6.375%, 09/15/20 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,629

   
 

1,600

    Cequel Communications Holdings I,
LLC, Senior Notes,
7.75%, 07/15/25 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,772

   
 

800

    CSC Holdings, LLC, Senior Notes,
6.625%, 10/15/25 (g)
 

Ba1

   

879

   
 

2,030

    CSC Holdings, LLC, Senior Notes,
10.125%, 01/15/23 (g)
 

B2

   

2,352

   
 

4,450

    CSC Holdings, LLC, Senior Notes,
10.875%, 10/15/25 (g)
 

B2

   

5,346

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

310

    Dish DBS Corporation,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 07/15/22
 

Ba3

 

$

333

   
 

1,125

    Dish DBS Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 06/01/21
 

Ba3

   

1,247

   
 

1,300

    Dish DBS Corporation,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 07/01/26
 

Ba3

   

1,539

   
 

360

    Netflix, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 03/01/24
 

B1

   

393

   
 

680

    SFR Group S.A., Senior Notes,
7.375%, 05/01/26 (g)
 

B1

   

735

   
 

900

    Unitymedia Hessen GmbH &
Company, Senior Notes,
5%, 01/15/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

941

   
 

1,975

    Unitymedia Kabel BW GmbH,
Senior Notes,
6.125%, 01/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

2,118

   
 

950

    UPCB Finance IV Ltd, Senior Notes,
5.375%, 01/15/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

992

   
 

460

    Videotron Ltd., Senior Notes,
5.125%, 04/15/27 (g)
 

Ba2

   

473

   
 

725

    Virgin Media Secured Finance, Plc,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 01/15/26 (g)
 

Ba3

   

750

   
 

950

    Virgin Media Secured Finance, Plc,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 08/15/26 (g)
 

Ba3

   

994

   
 

100

    Virgin Media Secured Finance, Plc,
Senior Notes,
6.25%, 03/28/29 (GBP)
 

Ba3

   

141

   
 

900

    VTR Finance B.V., Senior Notes,
6.875%, 01/15/24 (g)
 

B1

   

953

   
 

925

    Ziggo Bond Finance BV,
Senior Notes,
6%, 01/15/27 (g)
 

B2

   

937

   
     

37,741

   

Chemicals — 3.63%

 
 

745

    CF Industries, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.375%, 03/15/44
 

Ba3

   

667

   
 

300

    CF Industries, Inc., Senior Notes,
7.125%, 05/01/20
 

Ba3

   

331

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

390

    Consolidated Energy Finance,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 10/15/19 (g)
 

B2

 

$

399

   
 

420

    Consolidated Energy Finance,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 06/15/25 (g)
 

B2

   

433

   
 

2,160

    CVR Partners, L.P., Senior Notes,
9.25%, 06/15/23 (g)
 

B2

   

2,257

   
 

650

    Ineos Group Holdings S.A.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 08/01/24 (g)
 

B2

   

672

   
 

950

    Kissner Holdings L.P., Senior Notes,
8.375%, 12/01/22 (g)
 

B3

   

983

   
 

160

    Koppers, Inc., Senior Notes,
6%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

B1

   

170

   
 

475

    Platform Specialty Products
Corporation, Senior Notes,
6.50%, 02/01/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

491

   
 

475

    Platform Specialty Products
Corporation, Senior Notes,
10.375%, 05/01/21 (g)
 

Caa1

   

525

   
 

350

    PQ Corporation, Senior Notes,
6.75%, 11/15/22 (g)
 

B2

   

376

   
 

40

    Rayonier A.M. Products, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 06/01/24 (g)
 

B1

   

39

   
 

680

    Tronox Finance, LLC, Senior Notes,
6.375%, 08/15/20
 

Caa1

   

680

   
 

665

    Univar, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.75%, 07/15/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

692

   
     

8,715

   

Consumer Products — 1.73%

 
 

530

    24 Hour Holdings III LLC,
Senior Notes,
8%, 06/01/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

493

   
 

230

    American Greetings Corporation,
Senior Notes,
7.875%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

248

   
 

475

    Avon International, Operating
Company, Senior Notes,
7.875%, 08/15/22 (g)
 

Ba1

   

493

   
 

300

    Central Garden and Pet Company,
Senior Notes,
6.125%, 11/15/23
 

B1

   

321

   
 

1,675

    Lifetime Fitness, Inc., Senior Notes,
8.50%, 06/15/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,794

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
8



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

400

    Tempur Sealy International Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 10/15/23
 

B1

 

$

415

   
 

375

    Vista Outdoor Inc. Inc, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 10/01/23
 

B2

   

384

   
     

4,148

   

Container — 3.85%

 
 

1,225

    ARD Finance S.A., Senior Notes,
7.125%, 09/15/23
 

Caa2

   

1,308

   
 

1,580

    Ardagh Packaging Finance plc,
Senior Notes,
7.25%, 05/15/24 (g)
 

B3

   

1,726

   
 

275

    Bormioli Rocco Holdings,
Senior Notes,
10%, 08/01/18 (g) (EUR)
 

B3

   

318

   
 

1,225

    BWAY Holding Company, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 04/15/24 (g)
 

B2

   

1,251

   
 

650

    BWAY Holding Company, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7.25%, 04/15/25 (g)
 

Caa2

   

659

   
 

100

    Crown Cork and Seal Company,
Inc., Senior Notes,
7.375%, 12/15/26
 

B1

   

116

   
 

565

    Horizon Parent Holdings,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 02/15/22 (g) (EUR)
 

(e)

   

675

   
 

325

    Pactiv Corporation, Senior Notes,
7.95%, 12/15/25
 

Caa2

   

362

   
 

425

    Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 10/15/20
 

B2

   

434

   
 

1,500

    Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7%, 07/15/24 (g)
 

Caa2

   

1,605

   
 

650

    SIG Combibloc Holdings,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 02/15/23 (g) (EUR)
 

Caa1

   

788

   
     

9,242

   

Energy — 18.63%

 
 

595

    AmeriGas Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 05/20/25
 

Ba3

   

604

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

50

    AmeriGas Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 05/20/24
 

Ba3

 

$

51

   
 

450

    Antero Midstream Partners,
Senior Note,
5.375%, 09/15/24 (g)
 

B1

   

460

   
 

275

    Archrock Partners, Senior Notes,
6%, 04/01/21
 

B3

   

271

   
 

500

    Archrock Partners, Senior Notes,
6%, 10/01/22
 

B3

   

485

   
 

1,035

    Calumet Specialty Products Partners,
L.P. Senior Notes,
11.50%, 01/15/21 (g)
 

B2

   

1,195

   
 

220

    Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.25%, 04/15/23
 

B3

   

212

   
 

150

    Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 07/15/25
 

B3

   

153

   
 

585

    Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings,
LLC, Senior Notes,
5.125%, 06/30/27 (g)
 

Ba3

   

600

   
 

525

    Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings,
LLC, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 03/31/25
 

Ba3

   

559

   
 

800

    Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings,
LLC, Senior Notes,
7%, 06/30/24
 

Ba3

   

892

   
 

350

    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
Senior Notes,
6.125%, 02/15/21
 

Caa2

   

344

   
 

514

    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
Senior Notes,
8%, 12/15/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

545

   
 

275

    Continental Resources,
Senior Notes,
5%, 09/15/22
 

Ba3

   

270

   
 

765

    Covey Park Energy, LLC,
Senior Notes,
7.50%, 5/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

767

   
 

900

    Crestwood Midstream Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
6.25%, 04/01/23
 

B1

   

916

   
 

475

    CrownRock, L.P., Senior Notes,
7.125%, 04/15/21 (g)
 

B3

   

488

   
 

1,340

    CrownRock, L.P., Senior Notes,
7.75%, 02/15/23 (g)
 

B3

   

1,414

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

300

    DCP Midstream, LLC, Senior Notes,
6.45%, 11/03/36 (g)
 

Ba2

 

$

318

   
 

100

    DCP Midstream, LLC, Senior Notes,
8.125%, 08/16/30
 

Ba2

   

118

   
 

225

    DCP Midstream, LLC, Senior Notes,
9.75%, 03/15/19 (g)
 

Ba2

   

251

   
 

1,105

    DCP Midstream Operating LP,
Senior Notes,
5.85%, 05/21/43 (g)
 

B1

   

1,028

   
 

130

    Encana Corporation, Senior Notes,
7.20%, 11/01/31
 

Ba2

   

155

   
 

135

    Encana Corporation, Senior Notes,
7.375%, 11/01/31
 

Ba2

   

164

   
 

140

    Encana Corporation, Senior Notes,
8.125%, 09/15/30
 

Ba2

   

178

   
 

515

    Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 06/01/27
 

Ba2

   

533

   
 

400

    Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 01/15/24
 

Ba2

   

423

   
 

95

    Ensco PLC, Senior Notes,
5.75%, 10/01/44
 

B1

   

63

   
 

954

    Ensco PLC, Senior Notes,
8%, 01/31/24
 

(e)

   

897

   
 

85

    EP Energy LLC, Senior Notes,
8%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

Caa1

   

64

   
 

450

    Exterran NRG Solutions,
Senior Notes,
8.125%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

459

   
 

635

    Ferrellgas, L.P., Senior Notes,
6.50%, 05/01/21
 

B3

   

600

   
 

120

    Ferrellgas, L.P., Senior Notes,
6.75%, 01/15/22
 

B3

   

113

   
 

175

    Ferrellgas, L.P., Senior Notes,
6.75%, 06/15/23
 

B3

   

164

   
 

300

    Ferrellgas Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
8.625%, 06/15/20 (g)
 

Caa2

   

283

   
 

900

    Frontera Energy Corporation,
Senior Notes,
10%, 11/02/21 (g)
 

(e)

   

1,014

   
 

270

    Frontera Energy Corporation,
Senior Notes,
10%, 11/02/21
 

(e)

   

304

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

645

    Gulfport Energy Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.625%, 05/01/23
 

B2

 

$

648

   
 

405

    Hess Corporation, Senior Notes,
7.875%, 10/01/29
 

Ba1

   

485

   
 

835

    KCA Deutag UK Finance plc,
Senior Notes,
9.875%, 04/01/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

810

   
 

800

    Kosmos Energy Ltd., Senior Notes,
7.875%, 08/01/21 (g)
 

(e)

   

812

   
 

1,650

    Kosmos Energy Ltd., Senior Notes,
7.875%, 08/01/21 (g)
 

(e)

   

1,675

   
 

190

    Laredo Petroleum, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.25%, 03/15/23
 

B3

   

188

   
 

2,000

    Matador Resources Company,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 04/15/23
 

B3

   

2,062

   
 

205

    MEG Energy Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 01/15/25 (g)
 

Caa1

   

187

   
 

1,225

    MEG Energy Corporation,
Senior Notes,
7%, 03/31/24 (g)
 

Caa2

   

943

   
 

285

    Murphy Oil Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 08/15/24
 

B1

   

297

   
 

240

    NGL Energy Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
6.125%, 03/01/25 (g)
 

B2

   

222

   
 

950

    NGL Energy Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
7.50%, 11/01/23 (g)
 

B2

   

937

   
 

615

    Noble Holding International Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 01/15/24
 

B1

   

485

   
 

75

    Nustar Logistics, L.P., Senior Notes,
4.80%, 09/01/20
 

Ba1

   

78

   
 

295

    Nustar Logistics, L.P., Senior Notes,
5.625%, 04/28/27
 

Ba1

   

310

   
 

180

    PDC Energy, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.15%, 09/15/24 (g)
 

B2

   

183

   
 

560

    Permian Resources, LLC,
Senior Notes,
7.125%, 11/01/20 (g)
 

Ca

   

462

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
10



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

446

    Petrobras Global Finance,
Senior Notes,
6.125%, 01/17/22
 

B1

 

$

460

   
 

550

    Petrobras Global Finance,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 01/27/41
 

B1

   

514

   
 

350

    Petrobras Global Finance,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 01/20/40
 

B1

   

332

   
 

500

    Petrobras Global Finance,
Senior Notes,
8.375%, 05/23/21
 

B1

   

559

   
 

945

    Petrobras Global Finance,
Senior Notes,
8.75%, 05/23/26
 

B1

   

1,086

   
 

345

    QEP Resrouces, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.375%, 10/01/22
 

Ba3

   

333

   
 

740

    QEP Resrouces, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.875%, 03/01/21
 

Ba3

   

768

   
 

350

    Range Resources Corporaiton,
Senior Subordinated Notes,
4.875%, 05/15/25
 

B1

   

332

   
 

175

    Rockies Express Pipeline LLC,
Senior Notes,
6%, 01/15/19 (g)
 

Ba2

   

182

   
 

675

    Rowan Companies, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7.375%, 06/15/25
 

B1

   

629

   
 

640

    SemGroup Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 03/15/25 (g)
 

B2

   

619

   
 

305

    SESI, L.L.C., Senior Notes,
7.125%, 12/15/21
 

B2

   

290

   
 

780

    Seven Generations Energy Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 05/01/23 (g)
 

Ba3

   

811

   
 

250

    Seven Generations Energy Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 06/30/23 (g)
 

Ba3

   

260

   
 

900

    SM Energy Company, Senior Notes,
6.50%, 01/01/23
 

B3

   

860

   
 

200

    Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 06/01/24
 

B1

   

199

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

1,150

    Tallgrass Energy Partners, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 09/15/24 (g)
 

B1

 

$

1,167

   
 

495

    Tapstone Energy, LLC, Senior Notes,
9.75%, 06/01/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

428

   
 

50

    Targa Resources Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
4.25%, 11/15/23
 

Ba3

   

48

   
 

575

    Targa Resources Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 02/01/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

589

   
 

800

    Targa Resources Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 05/01/23
 

Ba3

   

820

   
 

700

    Targa Resources Partners L.P.,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 03/15/24
 

Ba3

   

753

   
 

400

    Tesoro Logistics, L.P., Senior Notes,
5.25%, 01/15/25
 

Ba3

   

420

   
 

175

    Tesoro Logistics, L.P., Senior Notes,
6.125%, 10/15/21
 

Ba3

   

182

   
 

1,225

    Transocean, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.80%, 03/15/38
 

Caa1

   

894

   
 

525

    Transocean, Inc., Senior Notes,
9%, 07/15/23 (g)
 

B1

   

545

   
 

190

    Whiting Petroleum Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.25%, 04/01/23
 

B3

   

175

   
 

440

    WPX Energy, Inc., Senior Notes,
8.25%, 08/01/23
 

B3

   

477

   
 

1,000

    YPF Sociedad Anonima,
Senior Notes,
8.50%, 07/28/25 (g)
 

B3

   

1,127

   
 

600

    YPF Sociedad Anonima,
Senior Notes,
8.75%, 04/04/24 (g)
 

B3

   

684

   
     

44,682

   

Entertainment & Leisure — 2.05%

 
 

2,300

    AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 11/15/26 (g)
 

B2

   

2,401

   
 

125

    AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 11/15/24 (g) (GBP)
 

B2

   

174

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
11



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

220

    ClubCorp Club Operations, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 12/15/23 (g)
 

B3

 

$

239

   
 

225

    EMI Music Publishing Group,
Senior Notes,
7.625%, 06/15/24 (g)
 

B3

   

250

   
 

425

    Entertainment One, Ltd.
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 12/15/22 (g) (GBP)
 

B1

   

606

   
 

20

    Live Nation Entertainment,
Senior Notes,
4.875%, 11/01/24 (g)
 

B3

   

20

   
 

1,000

    Regal Entertainment Group,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 03/15/22
 

B3

   

1,045

   
 

170

    Silversea Cruise Finance Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
7.25%, 02/01/25 (g)
 

B2

   

181

   
     

4,916

   

Financial — 10.65%

 
 

450

    Aircastle Limited, Senior Notes,
5.50%, 02/15/22
 

Ba1

   

489

   
 

1,125

    Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC,
8.25%, 08/01/23 (g)
 

Caa2

   

1,192

   
 

125

    Ally Financial, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.125%, 09/30/24
 

Ba3

   

132

   
 

1,300

    Ally Financial, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 11/20/25
 

(e)

   

1,370

   
 

619

    Ally Financial, Inc., Senior Notes,
7.50%, 09/15/20
 

Ba3

   

703

   
 

600

    Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria,
S.A., Junior Subordinated Notes,
7%, (h) (EUR)
 

(e)

   

702

   
 

700

    Barclays Plc, Contingent Capital
Securities,
7.875%, (h) (GBP)
 

Ba2

   

982

   
 

805

    BNP Paribas,
7.375%, (h)
 

Ba1

   

898

   
 

300

    Cabot Financial (Luxembourg) S.A.,
Senior Notes,
7.50%, 10/01/23 (g) (GBP)
 

B2

   

421

   
 

25

    CNO Financial Group Inc.,
Senior Notes,
4.50%, 05/30/20
 

Ba1

   

26

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

625

    CNO Financial Group Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 05/30/25
 

Ba1

 

$

662

   
 

950

    Credit Agricole S.A., Junior
Subordinated Notes,
7.875%, (g)(h)
 

(e)

   

1,044

   
 

545

    Credit Suisse Group AG,
6.25%, (g)(h)
 

(e)

   

578

   
 

200

    Credit Suisse Group AG,
7.50%, (g)(h)
 

(e)

   

224

   
 

1,200

    Discover Financial Services,
Senior Notes,
10.25%, 07/15/19
 

Ba1

   

1,337

   
 

2,200

    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
5.375%, (h)
 

Ba1

   

2,338

   
 

750

    Hub Holdings LLC, Senior Notes,
8.125%, 07/15/19 (g)
 

Caa2

   

752

   
 

450

    Icahn Enterprises, Senior Notes,
6%, 08/01/20
 

Ba3

   

464

   
 

455

    Icahn Enterprises, Senior Notes,
6.25%, 02/01/22
 

Ba3

   

474

   
 

1,555

    Intesa San Paolo S.p.A. Notes,
7.70%, (g)(h)
 

Ba3

   

1,612

   
 

325

    Ladder Capital Finance Holdings
LLLP, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 08/01/21 (g)
 

Ba3

   

332

   
 

800

    LPL Holdings, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 09/15/25 (g)
 

B2

   

828

   
 

450

    Navient Corporation, Senior Notes,
8%, 03/25/20
 

Ba3

   

503

   
 

710

    NFP Corp., Senior Notes,
6.875%, 07/15/25 (g)
 

Caa2

   

717

   
 

645

    Orchestra Borrower, Senior Notes,
6.75%, 06/15/22 (g)
 

(e)

   

664

   
 

545

    Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 08/15/22 (g)
 

B1

   

568

   
 

280

    Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
5.50%, 02/15/24 (g)
 

B1

   

292

   
 

650

    Quicken Loans, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

Ba2

   

670

   
 

825

    Societe Generale, Contingent Capital
Securities,
7.375%, (g)(h)
 

Ba2

   

885

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
12



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Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

675

    Springleaf Finance Corporation,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 12/15/20
 

B2

 

$

759

   
 

1,775

    Standard Chartered PLC,
Contingent Capital Securities,
7.50%, (g)(h)
 

Ba1

   

1,911

   
 

275

    Starwood Property Trust,
Senior Notes,
5%, 12/15/21 (g)
 

Ba3

   

287

   
 

705

    UniCredit S.p.A.,
8%, (h)
 

(e)

   

724

   
     

25,540

   

Food/Tobacco — 2.74%

 
 

955

    Chobani LLC., Senior Notes,
7.50%, 04/15/25 (g)
 

Caa2

   

1,005

   
 

300

    Cumberland Farms Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

315

   
 

750

    Dean Foods Company,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 03/15/23 (g)
 

B2

   

789

   
 

820

    FAGE International S.A.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 08/15/26 (g)
 

B1

   

839

   
 

425

    Lamb Western Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
4.625%, 11/01/24 (g)
 

Ba3

   

438

   
 

330

    Minerva Luxembourg S.A.,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 09/20/26 (g)
 

(e)

   

322

   
 

800

    Minerva Luxembourg S.A.,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 01/31/23 (g)
 

B1

   

834

   
 

830

    Post Holdings, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.50%, 03/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

856

   
 

330

    Post Holdings, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 03/01/27 (g)
 

B3

   

340

   
 

335

    Post Holdings, Inc., Senior Notes,
8%, 07/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

381

   
 

425

    Shearers Food, Inc., Senior Notes,
9%, 11/01/19 (g)
 

B3

   

444

   
     

6,563

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

Forest Products — .94%

 

$

275

    Cascades, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.50%, 07/15/22 (g)
 

Ba3

 

$

281

   
 

1,150

    Cascades, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 07/15/23 (g)
 

Ba3

   

1,173

   
 

350

    Mercer International, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7.75%, 12/01/22
 

B1

   

376

   
 

400

    Norbord, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.25%, 04/15/23 (g)
 

Ba1

   

428

   
     

2,258

   

Gaming — 5.39%

 
 

550

    Boyd Gaming Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 04/01/26
 

B3

   

595

   
 

550

    CCM Merger, Inc., Senior Notes,
6%, 03/15/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

566

   
 

830

    Codere Finance 2 Luxembourge
S.A., Senior Notes,
7.625%, 11/01/21 (g)
 

B2

   

822

   
 

330

    Eldorado Resorts, Inc., Senior Notes,
6%, 04/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

348

   
 

875

    Eldorado Resorts, Inc., Senior Notes,
7%, 08/01/23
 

B3

   

945

   
 

1,159

    International Game Technology Plc,
Senior Notes,
6.25%, 02/15/22 (g)
 

Ba2

   

1,265

   
 

1,900

    International Game Technology Plc,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 02/15/25 (g)
 

Ba2

   

2,088

   
 

325

    MGM Growth Properties Operating
Partnership L.P., Senior Notes,
5.625%, 05/01/24
 

B1

   

354

   
 

600

    MGM Resorts International,
Senior Notes,
6%, 03/15/23
 

B1

   

663

   
 

182

    Safari Holding Verwaltungs GmbH,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 02/15/21 (g)(EUR)
 

B2

   

216

   
 

860

    Scientific Games International Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7%, 01/01/22 (g)
 

Ba3

   

916

   
 

3,040

    Scientific Games International Inc.,
Senior Notes,
10%, 12/01/22
 

Caa1

   

3,333

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
13



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

775

    Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming
Authority, Senior Notes,
9.75%, 09/01/21 (g)
 

B1

 

$

820

   
     

12,931

   

Health Care — 8.73%

 
 

560

    Capsugel S.A., Senior Notes,
7%, 05/15/19 (g)
 

Caa1

   

560

   
 

175

    Centene Escrow Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.125%, 02/15/24
 

Ba2

   

189

   
 

380

    Change Health, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 03/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

389

   
 

640

    CHS/Community Health Systems,
Inc., Senior Notes,
6.25%, 03/31/23
 

Ba3

   

662

   
 

935

    CHS/Community Health Systems,
Inc., Senior Notes,
6.875%, 02/01/22
 

Caa1

   

816

   
 

850

    DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5%, 05/01/25
 

Ba3

   

852

   
 

1,850

    DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 07/15/24
 

Ba3

   

1,878

   
 

230

    Eagle Holding Company II, LLC,
Senior Notes,
7.625%, 05/15/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

237

   
 

575

    Endo Finance LLC, Senior Notes,
6%, 02/01/25 (g)
 

B3

   

473

   
 

150

    HCA, Inc., Senior Notes,
5%, 03/15/24
 

Ba1

   

159

   
 

3,125

    HCA, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.25%, 06/15/26
 

Ba1

   

3,375

   
 

275

    Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 09/01/23 (g)
 

B1

   

290

   
 

1,360

    Iasis Healthcare Capital
8.375%, 05/15/19
 

Caa1

   

1,367

   
 

625

    Kindred Healthcare, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
8%, 01/15/20
 

B3

   

658

   
 

505

    Kinetic Concepts, Senior Notes,
12.50%, 11/01/21 (g)
 

Caa1

   

569

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

450

    Molina Healthcare, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.375%, 11/15/22
 

Ba3

 

$

478

   
 

20

    MEDNAX, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.25%, 12/01/23 (g)
 

Ba2

   

21

   
 

225

    MPH Acquisition Holdings,
Senior Notes,
7.125%, 06/01/24 (g)
 

Caa1

   

240

   
 

450

    MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 03/01/24
 

Ba1

   

489

   
 

450

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA,
Senior Notes,
6.625%, 05/15/22 (g)
 

Caa2

   

430

   
 

175

    Surgery Center Holdings,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 07/01/25 (g)
 

Caa2

   

177

   
 

425

    Surgery Center Holdings,
Senior Notes,
8.875%, 04/15/21 (g)
 

Caa2

   

460

   
 

250

    Synlab Bondco PLC, Senior Notes,
8.25%, 07/01/23 (g) (EUR)
 

Caa1

   

318

   
 

575

    Team Health Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 02/01/25 (g)
 

Caa1

   

558

   
 

1,332

    Tenet Healthcare Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.75%, 06/15/23
 

Caa1

   

1,329

   
 

275

    Tenet Healthcare Corporation,
Senior Notes,
7.50%, 01/01/22 (g)
 

Ba3

   

298

   
 

1,400

    Tenet Healthcare Corporation,
Senior Notes,
8.125%, 04/01/22
 

Caa1

   

1,487

   
 

655

    THC Escrow Corporation III,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

657

   
 

715

    Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International, Senior Notes,
6.375%, 10/15/20 (g)
 

Caa1

   

694

   
 

795

    Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International, Senior Notes,
6.50%, 03/15/22 (g)
 

Ba3

   

834

   
     

20,944

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
14



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

Information Technology — 7.07%

 

$

1,185

    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7%, 07/01/24
 

Caa1

 

$

1,250

   
 

1,700

    Bankrate, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.125%, 08/15/18 (g)
 

B2

   

1,704

   
 

620

    CDK Global, Inc., Senior Notes,
4.875%, 06/01/27 (g)
 

Ba1

   

633

   
 

875

    CommScope Technologies LLC,
Senior Notes,
6%, 06/15/25 (g)
 

Ba3

   

936

   
 

325

    Dell International LLC, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 06/15/21 (g)
 

Ba2

   

340

   
 

525

    Dell International LLC, Senior Notes,
7.125%, 06/15/24 (g)
 

Ba2

   

578

   
 

785

    EIG Investors Corporation,
Senior Notes,
10.875%, 02/01/24
 

Caa1

   

875

   
 

350

    Match Group, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.375%, 06/01/24
 

Ba3

   

381

   
 

575

    Match Group, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.75%, 12/15/22
 

Ba3

   

598

   
 

350

    Micron Technology, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 08/01/23 (g)
 

Ba3

   

364

   
 

675

    Microsemi Corporation,
Senior Notes,
9.125%, 04/15/23 (g)
 

B2

   

776

   
 

500

    Riverbed Technology, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
8.875%, 03/01/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

511

   
 

575

    RP Crown Parent LLC,
Senior Notes,
7.375%, 10/15/24 (g)
 

Caa1

   

598

   
 

350

    SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 07/15/23
 

B2

   

372

   
 

55

    Verisign, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.25%, 04/01/25
 

Ba1

   

59

   
 

1,200

    Veritas Bermuda Ltd., Senior Notes,
7.50%, 02/01/23 (g)
 

B2

   

1,290

   
 

2,595

    Veritas Bermuda Ltd., Senior Notes,
10.50%, 02/01/24 (g)
 

Caa2

   

2,822

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

510

    Western Digital Corporation,
Senior Notes,
7.375%, 04/01/23 (g)
 

Ba1

 

$

560

   
 

1,964

    Western Digital Corporation,
Senior Notes,
10.50%, 04/01/24
 

Ba2

   

2,318

   
     

16,965

   

Manufacturing — 1.64%

 
 

180

    Park-Ohio Industries, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.625%, 04/15/27 (g)
 

B3

   

189

   
 

700

    PCF GmbH, Senior Notes,
7.875%, 08/01/19 (EUR)
 

B2

   

817

   
 

700

    Sensata Technologies UK Financing
Company plc, Senior Notes,
6.25%, 02/15/26 (g)
 

Ba3

   

763

   
 

700

    SPX Flow, Inc, Senior Notes,
5.625%, 08/15/24 (g)
 

B1

   

723

   
 

700

    SPX Flow, Inc, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 08/15/26 (g)
 

B1

   

722

   
 

510

    Tennant Company, Senior Notes,
5.625%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

B2

   

533

   
 

150

    Welbilt, Inc., Senior Notes,
9.50%, 02/15/24
 

Caa1

   

175

   
     

3,922

   

Metals & Mining — 8.62%

 
 

810

    Aleris International, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
9.50%, 04/01/21 (g)
 

B2

   

833

   
 

435

    Alliance Resource Operating
Partners, L.P., Senior Notes
7.50%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

B1

   

457

   
 

1,005

    Constellium NV, Senior Notes,
6.625%, 03/01/25 (g)
 

Caa1

   

955

   
 

750

    Constellium NV, Senior Notes,
8%, 01/15/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

773

   
 

420

    FMG Resources Pty. Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
4.75%, 05/15/22 (g)
 

Ba2

   

420

   
 

610

    FMG Resources Pty. Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 05/15/24 (g)
 

Ba2

   

610

   
 

1,175

    FMG Resources Pty. Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
9.75%, 03/01/22 (g)
 

Baa3

   

1,338

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
15



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

325

    Freeport McMoran, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
4%, 11/14/21
 

B1

 

$

319

   
 

1,265

    Freeport McMoran, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.40%, 11/14/34
 

B1

   

1,129

   
 

1,225

    Freeport McMoran, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.45%, 03/15/43
 

B1

   

1,055

   
 

300

    HudBay Minerals, Inc., Senior Notes,
7.25%, 01/15/23 (g)
 

B3

   

310

   
 

1,450

    HudBay Minerals, Inc., Senior Notes,
7.625%, 01/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

1,515

   
 

1,500

    New Gold Inc., Senior Notes,
6.25%, 11/15/22 (g)
 

B3

   

1,541

   
 

395

    New Gold Inc., Senior Notes,
6.375%, 05/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

407

   
 

325

    Novelis, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.875%, 09/30/26 (g)
 

B2

   

335

   
 

1,617

    Novelis, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.25%, 08/15/24 (g)
 

B2

   

1,692

   
 

200

    Nyrstar Netherlands Holdings B.V.,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 03/15/24 (EUR)
 

B3

   

231

   
 

275

    Nyrstar Netherlands Holdings B.V.,
Senior Notes,
8.50%, 09/15/19 (EUR)
 

B3

   

344

   
 

875

    Nyrstar Netherlands Holdings B.V.,
Senior Notes,
8.50%, 09/15/19 (g) (EUR)
 

B3

   

1,094

   
 

335

    Petra Diamonds US Treasury Plc,
Senior Notes,
7.25%, 05/01/22 (g)
 

B2

   

342

   
 

1,550

    Ryerson Inc., Senior Secured Notes,
11%, 05/15/22 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,753

   
 

616

    Vale Overseas Limited, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 06/10/21
 

Ba2

   

661

   
 

625

    Vale Overseas Limited, Senior Notes,
6.25%, 08/10/26
 

Ba2

   

675

   
 

1,675

    Zekelman Industries, Senior Notes,
9.875%, 06/15/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,880

   
     

20,669

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

Other Telecommunications — 3.51%

 

$

2,000

    Century Link Inc., Senior Notes,
7.50%, 04/01/24
 

Ba3

 

$

2,190

   
 

475

    Equinix, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.375%, 01/01/22
 

B1

   

501

   
 

485

    Equinix, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.375%, 05/15/27
 

B1

   

518

   
 

250

    Equinix, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.75%, 01/01/25
 

B1

   

269

   
 

350

    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 12/01/22
 

B2

   

363

   
 

225

    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 03/15/26
 

B1

   

234

   
 

1,725

    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.375%, 01/15/24
 

B1

   

1,803

   
 

275

    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.375%, 05/01/25
 

B1

   

289

   
 

250

    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 02/01/23
 

B1

   

260

   
 

675

    Rackspace Hosting, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
8.625%, 11/15/24 (g)
 

B3

   

719

   
 

245

    Zayo Group, LLC, Global Notes,
5.75%, 01/15/27 (g)
 

B3

   

256

   
 

950

    Zayo Group, LLC, Global Notes,
6.375%, 05/15/25
 

B3

   

1,024

   
     

8,426

   

Publishing — .31%

 
 

250

    Harland Clarke Holdings
Corporation, Senior Notes,
6.875%, 03/01/20 (g)
 

B1

   

257

   
 

455

    Harland Clarke Holdings
Corporation, Senior Notes,
8.375%, 08/15/22 (g)
 

B1

   

485

   
     

742

   

Real Estate Investment Trust Securities — .39%

 
 

250

    VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P.,
Senior Securities,
4.125%, 06/01/21
 

Baa3

   

261

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
16



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

645

    VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P.,
Senior Securities,
4.875%, 06/01/26
 

Baa3

 

$

680

   
     

941

   

Restaurants — 1.55%

 
 

425

    1011778 B.C. United Liability
Company, Senior Notes,
4.625%, 01/15/22 (g)
 

Ba3

   

434

   
 

1,225

    KFC Holding Company,
Senior Notes,
5%, 06/01/24 (g)
 

B1

   

1,272

   
 

450

    KFC Holding Company,
Senior Notes,
5.25%, 06/01/26 (g)
 

B1

   

474

   
 

300

    P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
10.25%, 06/30/20 (g)
 

Caa1

   

306

   
 

575

    Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment
Inc., Senior Notes,
5.875%, 05/15/21 (g)
 

B2

   

581

   
 

468

    YUM Brands, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.35%, 11/01/43
 

B2

   

425

   
 

215

    YUM Brands, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.875%, 11/15/37
 

B2

   

232

   
     

3,724

   

Retail — 1.32%

 
 

1,775

    JoAnn Stores Holdings, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
9.75%, 10/15/19 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,748

   
 

93

    JoAnn Stores LLC, Senior Notes,
8.125%, 03/15/19 (g)
 

Caa1

   

93

   
 

400

    Kirk Beauty One GmbH,
Senior Notes,
8.75%, 07/15/23 (g) (EUR)
 

Caa1

   

498

   
 

625

    New Look Secured Issuer Plc,
Senior Notes,
6.50%, 07/01/22 (g)(GBP)
 

B2

   

599

   
 

245

    New Look Senior Issuer Plc,
Senior Notes,
6,50%, 07/01/22 (GBP)
 

B2

   

235

   
     

3,173

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

Satellites — 2.68%

 

$

810

    Hughes Satellite Systems, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
6.625%, 08/01/26
 

B3

 

$

871

   
 

775

    Hughes Satellite Systems, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7.625%, 06/15/21
 

B3

   

880

   
 

1,235

    Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
7.25%, 10/15/20
 

Caa2

   

1,167

   
 

1,225

    Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
8%, 02/15/24 (g)
 

B1

   

1,320

   
 

1,300

    Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
9.50%, 09/30/22 (g)
 

B1

   

1,547

   
 

435

    Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd.,
Senior Notes,
9.75%, 07/15/25 (g)
 

Caa2

   

434

   
 

190

    Telesat Canada
8.875%, 11/15/24 (g)
 

B3

   

213

   
     

6,432

   

Services — 6.65%

 
 

600

    The ADT Corporation,
Senior Notes,
6.25%, 10/15/21
 

Ba3

   

652

   
 

700

    Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.625%, 11/15/24 (g)
 

Caa1

   

721

   
 

580

    Alliance Data Systems Company,
Senior Notes,
5.875%, 11/01/21 (g)
 

(e)

   

600

   
 

440

    Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.125%, 05/01/25 (g)
 

B1

   

432

   
 

550

    Brand Energy & Infrastructure
Services, Inc., Senior Notes,
8.50%, 07/15/25 (g)
 

Caa2

   

571

   
 

200

    Carlson Travel Inc., Senior Notes,
6.75%, 12/15/23 (g)
 

B2

   

204

   
 

250

    CDW LLC, Senior Notes,
5%, 09/01/25
 

Ba3

   

259

   
 

750

    First Data Corporation,
Senior Notes,
5.375%, 08/15/23 (g)
 

Ba3

   

784

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
17



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

4,425

    First Data Corporation, Senior Notes,
7%, 12/01/23 (g)
 

B3

 

$

4,724

   
 

215

    Gartner, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.125%, 04/01/25 (g)
 

B1

   

226

   
 

675

    H&E Equipment Services,
Senior Notes,
7%, 09/01/22
 

B3

   

702

   
 

830

    Hertz Corporation, Senior Notes,
7.625%, 06/01/22 (g)
 

B1

   

829

   
 

450

    Iron Mountain Canada, Senior Notes,
5.375%, 09/15/23 (g) (CAD)
 

Ba3

   

359

   
 

965

    Laureate Education, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
8.25%, 05/0125 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,029

   
 

295

    MSCI, Inc., Senior Notes,
4.75%, 08/01/26 (g)
 

Ba2

   

303

   
 

425

    MSCI, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.25%, 11/15/24 (g)
 

Ba2

   

453

   
 

325

    Nord Anglia Education Finance LLC,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 07/15/22 (g) (CHF)
 

B2

   

366

   
 

1,040

    Prime Security Services Borrower,
LLC, Senior Notes,
9.25%, 05/15/23 (g)
 

B3

   

1,128

   
 

950

    Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc.,
Senior Notes,
5.375%, 01/15/25 (g)
 

B2

   

995

   
 

225

    Sabre GLBL, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.375%, 04/15/23 (g)
 

Ba2

   

235

   
 

375

    United Rentals (North America),
Inc., Senior Notes,
5.50%, 05/15/27
 

B1

   

386

   
     

15,958

   

Supermarkets — .69%

 
 

450

    Albertsons Companies, LLC,
Senior Notes,
5.75%, 03/15/25 (g)
 

B3

   

420

   
 

725

    Albertsons Companies, LLC,
Senior Notes,
6.625%, 06/15/24 (g)
 

B3

   

720

   
 

325

    Albertsons Companies, LLC,
Senior Notes,
7.45%, 08/01/29
 

(e)

   

315

   
Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

$

200

    Albertsons Companies, LLC,
Senior Notes,
8%, 05/01/31
 

(e)

 

$

197

   
     

1,652

   

Transportation — .33%

 
 

325

    Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7.875%, 07/31/23 (g)
 

Caa1

   

341

   
 

425

    Watco Companies, LLC,
Senior Notes,
6.375%, 04/01/23 (g)
 

B3

   

443

   
     

784

   

Utilities — 4.55%

 
 

2,850

    AES Corporation, Senior Notes,
5.50%, 03/15/24
 

Ba2

   

2,975

   
 

400

    AES Corporation, Senior Notes,
6%, 05/15/26
 

Ba2

   

428

   
 

625

    Calpine Corporation, Senior Notes,
5.375%, 01/15/23
 

B2

   

609

   
 

505

    Calpine Corporation, Senior Notes,
5.50%, 02/01/24
 

B2

   

475

   
 

775

    DPL Inc., Senior Notes,
7.25%, 10/15/21
 

Ba3

   

833

   
 

245

    Dynergy Inc, Senior Notes,
5.875%, 06/01/23
 

B3

   

229

   
 

955

    Dynergy Inc, Senior Notes,
7.375%, 11/01/22
 

B3

   

943

   
 

1,150

    NRG Energy, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.625%, 03/15/23
 

B1

   

1,182

   
 

1,340

    NRG Energy, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.625%, 01/15/27
 

B1

   

1,343

   
 

1,825

    NRG Energy, Inc., Senior Notes,
7.25%, 05/15/26
 

B1

   

1,884

   
     

10,901

   

Wireless Communications — 6.96%

 
 

675

    Arqiva Broadcasting, Senior Notes,
9.50%, 03/31/20 (g)(GBP)
 

B3

   

936

   
 

1,400

    Digicel Group Limited, Senior Notes,
8.25%, 09/30/20 (g)
 

Caa1

   

1,309

   
 

825

    Sable International Finance Limited,
Senior Notes,
6.875%, 08/01/22 (g)
 

Ba3

   

888

   
 

835

    Sprint Capital Corporation,
Senior Notes,
8.75%, 03/15/32
 

B3

   

1,052

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
18



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES — continued

 

$

1,000

    Sprint Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
7%, 08/15/20
 

B3

 

$

1,100

   
 

1,725

    Sprint Communications, Inc.,
Senior Notes,
11.50%, 11/15/21
 

B3

   

2,219

   
 

1,500

    Sprint Corporation, Senior Notes,
7.25%, 09/15/21
 

B3

   

1,665

   
 

325

    TBG Global Pte. Ltd., Senior Notes,
5.25%, 02/10/22
 

(e)

   

337

   
 

885

    T-Mobile, USA, Inc., Senior Notes,
4%, 04/15/22
 

Ba3

   

920

   
 

2,000

    T-Mobile, USA, Inc., Senior Notes,
5.375%, 04/15/27
 

Ba3

   

2,135

   
 

275

    T-Mobile, USA, Inc., Senior Notes,
6%, 04/15/24
 

Ba3

   

295

   
 

300

    T-Mobile, USA, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.375%, 03/01/25
 

Ba3

   

324

   
 

1,500

    T-Mobile, USA, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.50%, 01/15/26
 

Ba3

   

1,656

   
 

175

    T-Mobile, USA, Inc., Senior Notes,
6.50%, 01/15/24
 

Ba3

   

188

   
 

180

    VB-S1 Issuer LLC, Senior Notes,
6.901%, 06/15/46 (g)
 

(e)

   

186

   
 

1,425

    Wind Acquistion Holdings Finance
S.A., Senior Notes,
7.375%, 04/23/21 (g)
 

B3

   

1,480

   
     

16,690

   
    Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Total cost of $306,427)
       

317,172

   

BANK DEBT SECURITIES — .10% (d)(f)

 

Energy — .10%

 
 

317

    Hercules Bankruptcy
Claim Bankdebt
10.50%, 05/06/20 (a)(b)(i)
 

(e)

   

237

   
    Total Bank Debt Securities
(Total cost of $247)
       

237

   

Shares

      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.06% (d)(f)

 

Energy — .27%

 
 

11,675

   

Hess Corporation, Convertible, 8%

 

(e)

 

$

649

   

Health Care — .30%

 
 

13,200

    Becton, Dickinson and Company,
Convertible, 6.125%
 

(e)

   

723

   

Utilities — .28%

 
 

12,550

    NextEra Energy, Inc., Equity Unit,
6.123%
 

(e)

   

678

   

Wireless Communications — .21%

 
 

2,159

    American Tower Corporation,
Convertible, 5.50%
 

(e)

   

262

   
 

2,476

    T-Mobile US, Inc., Convertible,
5.50%
 

(e)

   

244

   
     

506

   
    Total Preferred Stock
(Total cost of $2,308)
       

2,556

   

COMMON STOCK — 1.52% (d)(f)

 
 

6,750

   

Frontera Energy Corporation (c)

 

 

   

178

   
 

17,148

    Frontera Energy
Corporation (c)(CAD)
 

 

   

453

   
 

3,000

   

Howard Hughes Corporation (c)

 

 

   

368

   
 

4,325

    Liberty Broadband Corporation,
Series A (c)
 

 

   

371

   
 

6,025

    Liberty Broadband Corporation,
Series C (c)
 

 

   

523

   
 

31,226

   

NRG Energy, Inc

 

 

   

538

   
 

26,400

   

Rowan Companies plc (c)

 

 

   

270

   
 

15,600

   

T-Mobile US, Inc. (c)

 

 

   

946

   
     

3,647

   
    Total Common Stock
(Total cost of $4,583)
       

3,647

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
19



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) — Continued (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

Principal
Amount/Units
      Moody's
Rating
(Unaudited)
  Value
(Note 1)
 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.67% (d)(f)

 

$

4,003

    Gotham Funding Corporation,
Commercial Paper,
Due 07/03/17,
Discount of 1.05%
 

P-1

 

$

4,003

   
    Total Short-Term Investments
(Total cost of $4,003)
       

4,003

   
    TOTAL INVESTMENTS —
136.57% (d)
(Total cost of $317,568)
       

327,615

   
    CASH AND OTHER ASSETS
LESS LIABILITIES — (36.57)% (d)
       

(87,729

)

 
   

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

     

$

239,886

   

(a)  Denotes income is not being accrued.

(b)  Denotes issuer is in bankruptcy proceedings.

(c)  Non-income producing.

(d)  Percentages indicated are based on total net assets to common shareholders of $239,886.

(e)  Not rated.

(f)  All of the Fund's investments and other assets are pledged as collateral in accordance with a credit agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia.

(g)  Securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. Unless otherwise noted, 144A Securities are deemed to be liquid. See Note 1 of the Note to Schedule of Investments for valuation policy. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounted to $194,818 as of June 30, 2017.

(h)  Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

(i)  Level 3 in fair value hierarchy. See Note 1.

(CAD)  Canadian Dollar

(CHF)  Swiss Franc

(EUR)  Euro

(GBP)  British Pound

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20




The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

Assets:

 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, at value (Identified
cost of $317,568 see Schedule of Investments
and Note 1)
 

$

327,615

   

RECEIVABLES:

 

Investment securities sold

   

954

   
Interest and dividends    

5,699

   
PREPAID EXPENSES    

43

   
UNREALIZED GAIN ON CURRENCY AND
FORWARD CURRENCY EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS (Notes 1 and 7)
   

57

   

Total assets

 

$

334,368

   

Liabilities:

 

CREDIT AGREEMENT (Note 4)

 

$

91,000

   

PAYABLES:

 

Investment securities purchased

   

2,988

   
Dividend on common stock    

66

   
Interest on loan (Note 4)    

5

   
ACCRUED EXPENSES (Note 3)    

212

   
UNREALIZED LOSS ON CURRENCY AND
FORWARD CURRENCY EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS (Notes 1 and 7)
   

211

   

Total liabilities

 

$

94,482

   

Net Assets

 

$

239,886

   

Represented By:

 

COMMON STOCK:

 
$0.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized,
23,368,918 shares issued and outstanding
 

$

234

   

CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE

   

266,442

   
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME
(Note 2)
   

805

   
ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED LOSS FROM
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS (Note 2)
   

(37,488

)

 
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION ON
INVESTMENTS AND FORWARD
CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
   

9,893

   
Net Assets Applicable To Common Stock
(Equivalent to $10.27 per share, based on
23,368,918 shares outstanding)
 

$

239,886

   

Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

Investment Income: (Note 1)  

Interest income

 

$

10,501

   
Dividend income    

51

   
Other income    

72

   

Total investment income

 

$

10,624

   

Expenses:

 

Cost of leverage:

 

Interest expense (Note 4)

 

$

820

   
Loan fees (Note 4)    

7

   

Total cost of leverage

 

$

827

   

Professional services:

 

Investment Advisor (Note 3)

 

$

563

   
Custodian and transfer agent    

153

   
Legal    

139

   
Audit    

29

   

Total professional services

 

$

884

   

Administrative:

 
General administrative (Note 6)  

$

225

   
Directors    

151

   
Insurance    

66

   
Shareholder communications    

18

   
Miscellaneous    

14

   
NYSE    

13

   

Total administrative

 

$

487

   

Total expenses

 

$

2,198

   

Net investment income

 

$

8,426

   

Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investment Activities:

 

Realized gain on investments and currencies, net

 

$

2,475

   
Change in net unrealized appreciation on
investments and other financial instruments
 

$

4,904

   

Net gain on investments

 

$

7,379

   
Net increase in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

15,805

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
21



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income

 

$

8,426

   

$

17,409

   

Realized gain (loss) on investments and currencies, net

   

2,475

     

(1,719

)

 
Change in net unrealized appreciation on investments and other
financial instruments
   

4,904

     

26,581

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

15,805

   

$

42,271

   

Distributions to Common Stockholders:

 

From net investment income ($.30 and $.76 per share in 2017 and 2016, respectively)

 

$

(7,011

)

 

$

(17,702

)

 

Total net increase in net assets

 

$

8,794

   

$

24,569

   

Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock:

 

Beginning of period

 

$

231,092

   

$

206,523

   
End of period (Including $805 and $444 of undistributed net investment income
at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)
 

$

239,886

   

$

231,092

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Financial Highlights
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios
For Each Share of Common Stock Outstanding Throughout the Period

    For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 
   

(Unaudited)

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

 

Beginning of period

 

$

9.89

   

$

8.84

   

$

10.09

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.58

   

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   

.36

     

.75

     

.76

     

.80

     

.83

     

.93

   
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
   

.32

     

1.06

     

(1.20

)

   

(.45

)

   

.12

     

.96

   
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME RELATED TO
PREFERRED STOCK: (b)
   

     

     

     

     

     

(.01

)

 

TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

   

.68

     

1.81

     

(.44

)

   

.35

     

.95

     

1.88

   

DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:

 

From net investment income

   

(.30

)

   

(.76

)

   

(.81

)

   

(.84

)

   

(.86

)

   

(.97

)

 

TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS

   

(.30

)

   

(.76

)

   

(.81

)

   

(.84

)

   

(.86

)

   

(.97

)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

 

End of period

 

$

10.27

   

$

9.89

   

$

8.84

   

$

10.09

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.49

   

PER SHARE MARKET VALUE:

 

End of period

 

$

9.48

   

$

9.26

   

$

7.66

   

$

8,94

   

$

9.65

   

$

10.45

   

TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN†

   

5.62

%

   

31.68

%

   

(5.68

)%

   

1.02

%

   

.73

%

   

12.18

%

 

  †  Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of $1,000 of common stock at the current market value on the first day and a sale at the current market value on the last day of each year reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the dividend reinvestment plan. This calculation does not reflect brokerage commissions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
23



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Financial Highlights
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios
For Each Share of Common Stock Outstanding Throughout the Period — Continued

    For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 
   

(Unaudited)

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD, APPLICABLE
TO COMMON STOCK (a)
 

$

239,886

   

$

231,092

   

$

206,523

   

$

235,742

   

$

247,288

   

$

244,631

   

EXPENSE RATIOS:

 

Ratio of interest expense to average net assets*

   

.70

%**

   

.55

%

   

.42

%

   

.40

%

   

.43

%

   

.06

%

 
Ratio of preferred and other leverage expenses to
average net assets*
   

.01

%**

   

.01

%

   

.01

%

   

     

     

.04

%

 

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets*

   

1.17

%**

   

1.26

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.14

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.38

%

 

RATIO OF TOTAL EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS*

   

1.88

%**

   

1.82

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.54

%

   

1.66

%

   

1.48

%

 

RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS*

   

7.19

%**

   

7.90

%

   

7.65

%

   

7.41

%

   

7.82

%

   

9.07

%

 
RATIO OF TOTAL EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS APPLICABLE
TO COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK (b)
   

     

     

     

     

     

1.13

%

 
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
APPLICABLE TO COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK (b)
   

     

     

     

     

     

6.94

%

 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE    

35.51

%

   

77.10

%

   

71.73

%

   

48.26

%

   

63.65

%

   

69.91

%

 

  (a)  Dollars in thousands.

  (b)  In November 2012, the preferred stock was redeemed.

  *  Ratios calculated on the basis of expenses and net investment income applicable to the common shares relative to the average net assets of the common stockholders only.

  **  Annualized.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Information Regarding
Senior Securities

   

June 30, 2017

 

As of December 31,

 
   

(Unaudited)

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

TOTAL AMOUNT OUTSTANDING:

 

Credit Agreement

 

$

91,000,000

   

$

91,000,000

   

$

80,000,000

   

$

90,000,000

   

$

100,000,000

   

$

85,425,000

   
ASSET COVERAGE:  

Per $1,000 borrowed under Credit Agreement (1)

 

$

3,636

   

$

3,539

   

$

3,582

   

$

3,619

   

$

3,473

   

$

3,864

   

Credit Agreement Asset Coverage (2)

   

364

%

   

354

%

   

358

%

   

362

%

   

347

%

   

386

%

 

  (1)  Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities excluding the amount borrowed under the credit facility, from the Fund's total assets and dividing such amount by the amount borrowed under the credit facility, (per $1,000 of amount borrowed).

  (2)  Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities excluding the amount borrowed under the credit facility, from the Fund's total assets and dividing such amount by the amount borrowed under the credit facility.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows (Dollars in thousands)

    For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

 

Purchases of portfolio securities

 

$

(110,930

)

 
Sales of portfolio securities    

113,478

   
Net purchases, sales and maturities of short-term securities    

(3,982

)

 
Interest and dividends received    

10,741

   
Operating expenses paid    

(2,202

)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

7,105

   

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

 
Common stock dividends  

$

(9,287

)

 

Net cash used by financing activities

 

$

(9,287

)

 

Net Decrease in Cash

 

$

(2,182

)

 
Cash at Beginning of Period    

2,182

   

Cash at End of Period

 

$

   
Reconciliation of Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
 

Purchases of portfolio securities

 

$

(110,930

)

 
Sales of portfolio securities    

113,478

   
Net purchases, sales and maturities of short-term securities    

(3,982

)

 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations    

15,805

   
Amortization of interest    

163

   
Net realized gain on investments and currencies    

(2,475

)

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investments and other financial instruments

   

(4,904

)

 

Increase in interest and dividend receivable

   

(46

)

 
Decrease in prepaid expenses    

51

   

Decrease in accrued expenses and other payables

   

(55

)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

7,105

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

(1) Significant Accounting and Other Policies

The New America High Income Fund, Inc. (the Fund) was organized as a corporation in the state of Maryland on November 19, 1987 and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a diversified, closed-end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 "Financial Services Investment Companies". The Fund commenced operations on February 26, 1988. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide high current income while seeking to preserve stockholders' capital through investment in a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of "high yield" fixed-income securities.

The Fund invests primarily in fixed maturity corporate debt securities that are rated less than investment grade. Risk of loss upon default by the issuer is significantly greater with respect to such securities compared to investment grade securities because these securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer and because these issuers usually have high levels of indebtedness and are more sensitive to adverse economic conditions, such as a recession, than are investment grade issuers. In some cases, the collection of principal and timely receipt of interest is dependent upon the issuer attaining improved operating results, selling assets or obtaining additional financing.

The Fund may focus its investments in certain industries, subjecting it to greater risk than a Fund that is more diversified. See the schedule of investments for information on individual securities as well as industry diversification and credit quality ratings.

The Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for investment companies that require the management of the Fund to, among other things, make estimates and assumptions that affect the

reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund, which are in conformity with those generally accepted in the investment company industry.

(a)  Valuation of Investments—Except as otherwise described below, the Fund's investments are valued based on evaluated bid prices provided by an independent pricing service. Independent pricing services provide prices based primarily on quotations from dealers and brokers, market transactions, data accessed from quotations services, offering sheets obtained from dealers and various relationships among similar securities. Investments whose primary market is on an exchange are valued at the last sale price on the day of valuation. Short-term investments with original maturities of 60 days or less are stated at amortized cost, which approximates the fair value of such investments. Following procedures approved by the Board of Directors, investments for which market prices are not yet provided by an independent pricing service (primarily newly issued fixed-income corporate bonds and notes) shall be valued at the most recently quoted bid price provided by a principal market maker for the security. Other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued in good faith at fair value using methods approved by the Board of Directors. Fair value measurement is further discussed in section (f) of this footnote.

(b)  Foreign Currency—Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U. S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions.


27



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transaction, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

(c)  Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts—The Fund may enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks on its non-U.S. dollar denominated investment securities. When entering into a forward currency contract, the Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed upon price on an agreed future date. The Fund's net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date, is included in the statement of assets and liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the statement of operations. These instruments involve market risk, credit risk or both kinds of risks, in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of assets and liabilities. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from movement in currency and securities values and interest rates.

(d)  Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income—Securities transactions are recorded on trade

date. Realized gains or losses on sales of securities are calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Discount on short-term investments is amortized to investment income. Premiums or discounts on corporate debt securities are amortized based on the interest method for financial reporting purposes. All income on original issue discount and step interest bonds is accrued based on the effective interest method. The Fund does not amortize market premiums or discounts for tax purposes. Dividend payments received in the form of additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.

(e)  Federal Income Taxes—It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders each year. Accordingly, no federal income tax provision is required.

(f)  Fair Value Measurement—The Fund applies ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures". This standard establishes the definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 are described below:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.


28



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in level 3.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Fund's major asset and liability categories is as follows.

Debt securities (corporate, convertible & bank debt). The fair value of debt securities is provided by independent pricing services using quotations from dealers and brokers, market transactions, data from quotations services, offering sheets and various relationships between securities. While most corporate bonds are categorized in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, there may be instances where less observable inputs necessitate a level 3 categorization.

Equity securities (preferred and common stock). Equity securities for which the primary market is on an exchange will be valued at the last sale price on the day of valuation and are categorized in level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded in inactive markets or valued by independent pricing services using methods similar to debt securities are categorized in level 2. The fair value of equity securities in which observable inputs are unavailable are categorized in level 3.

Short-term investments. Short-term investments are valued using amortized cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely the values would be categorized in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Forwards are valued at the unrealized gain or loss on the contract as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the date of entry into the contract and the forward rates at the reporting date. Forwards are categorized in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2017 in valuing the Fund's investments:

   

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total Value

 
    Quoted
Prices

(000's)
  Significant
Observable
Inputs
(000's)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(000's)
 

(000's)

 

Investments

 

Debt Securities*

 

$

   

$

317,172

   

$

237

   

$

317,409

   

Preferred Stock

 

Energy

   

649

     

     

     

649

   

Health Care

   

723

     

     

     

723

   

Utilities

   

678

     

     

     

678

   
Wireless
Communications
   

506

     

     

     

506

   

Common Stock

 
Building & Real
Estate
   

368

     

     

     

368

   

Cable

   

894

     

     

     

894

   

Energy

   

901

     

     

     

901

   

Utilities

   

538

     

     

     

538

   
Wireless
Communications
   

946

     

     

     

946

   
Short-Term
Investments
   

     

4,003

     

     

4,003

   

Total Investments

 

$

6,203

   

$

321,175

   

$

237

   

$

327,615

   


29



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

   

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total Value

 
    Quoted
Prices

(000's)
  Significant
Observable
Inputs
(000's)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(000's)
 

(000's)

 
Forward Currency
Exchange
Contracts
 

$

   

$

(164

)

 

$

   

$

(164

)

 

*  Debt Securities — Type of debt and industries are shown on the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund owned one Level 3 security at June 30, 2017. It is identified on the Schedule of Investments with a footnote (i) and has a value of $237,000. The value was determined by the Valuation Committee of the Fund's investment advisor, T. Rowe Price, under procedures approved by the Board of Directors. The techniques used to arrive at this valuation take into account the occurrence of company specific or industry events, liquidity, broker coverage and other market factors.

The following is a reconciliation of Fund investments using Level 3 inputs for the period:

 

Securities

 

Balance, December 31, 2016

 

$

   

Net purchases/(sales)

   

   

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

   

Realized gain (loss)

   

   

Transfers to Level 3 from Level 2

   

237

   

Balance, June 30, 2017

 

$

237

   

Level 1 and Level 2 assets are evaluated on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Transfers between levels are recognized at the value at the end of the reporting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2.

(2) Tax Matters and Distributions

At June 30, 2017, the total cost of securities (including temporary cash investments) for federal income tax purposes was approximately $317,928,000. Aggregate gross unrealized gain on securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was approximately $13,894,000. Aggregate gross unrealized loss on

securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was approximately $4,207,000. Net unrealized gain on investments for tax purposes at June 30, 2017 was approximately $9,687,000.

At December 31, 2016, the Fund had approximate capital loss carryovers available to offset future capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations:

Carryover Available

 

Character

 

Expiration Date

 
$26,830,000      

December 31, 2017

 

6,668,000

 

Short-term

 

None

 

7,480,000

 

Long-term

 

None

 
$40,978,000          

As a result of the passage of the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the "Act"), losses incurred in the 2015 fiscal year and beyond retain their character as short-term or long-term, have no expiration date and are utilized before the capital losses incurred prior to the enactment of the Act. At December 31, 2016, the Fund had total capital loss carryforwards of $40,978,000.

It is the policy of the Fund to reduce future distributions of realized gains to shareholders to the extent of the unexpired capital loss carry forward.

The tax character of distributions paid to common shareholders in 2016 and 2015 of approximately $17,702,000 and $18,869,000, respectively, was from ordinary income.

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were approximately:

Undistributed Ordinary income

 

$

585,000

   
Unrealized Gain Investments and
Currencies
   

4,809,000

   

Capital Losses Carry Forward

   

(40,978,000

)

 
   

$

(35,584,000

)

 

The difference between components of distributable earnings on a tax basis and the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are primarily due to market discount adjustments, wash sales and recognition of unrealized gain on currency forward contracts. The


30



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fund has recorded several reclassifications in the capital accounts to present undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized losses on a tax basis. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2016, permanent differences between book and tax accounting have been reclassified as follows:

Increase (decrease) in:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

655,000

   

Capital in excess of par value

 

$

(2,079,000

)

 
Accumulated net realized loss from
securities transactions
 

$

1,424,000

   

Distributions on common stock are declared based upon annual projections of the Fund's investment company taxable income. The Fund records all dividends and distributions payable to shareholders on the ex-dividend date and declares and distributes income dividends monthly.

The Fund is required to amortize market discounts and premiums for financial reporting purposes. This results in additional interest income in some years and decreased interest income in others for financial reporting purposes only. The Fund does not amortize market discounts or premiums for tax purposes. Therefore, the additional or decreased interest income for financial reporting purposes does not result in additional or decreased common stock dividend income.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is "more likely than not" to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Fund's tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years 2013-2015, or expected to be taken in the Fund's 2016 tax returns. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

(3) Investment Advisory Agreement

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price), the Fund's Investment Advisor, earned approximately $563,000 in management fees during the six months ended June 30, 2017. Management fees paid by the Fund to T. Rowe Price were calculated at 0.50% on the first $50,000,000 of the Fund's average weekly net assets, 0.40% on the next $50 million and 0.30% on average weekly net assets in excess of $100 million. T. Rowe Price's fee is calculated based on assets attributable to the Fund's common stock and senior securities. At June 30, 2017, the fee payable to T. Rowe Price was approximately $94,000, which was included in accrued expenses on the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities.

(4) Bank Credit Agreement

The Fund has a credit agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia pursuant to which the Fund may borrow up to an aggregate amount of $100,000,000. On June 30, 2017 the total amount outstanding on the loan was $91,000,000. The term of the facility has been extended to October 2017. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility bear interest at an adjustable rate based on a margin above LIBOR. The rate paid on these borrowings is approximately 2.13% and will be in effect until July 31, 2017 at which time the rate will be reset. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 the weighted average rate on the loan was approximately 1.82% and the maximum amount borrowed during the period was $91,000,000.

The Fund pays a commitment fee to The Bank of Nova Scotia at a rate of .15% per annum for any unused portion of borrowings not to exceed $100,000,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 the Fund paid approximately $7,000 for this commitment.

The Fund has granted to The Bank of Nova Scotia a security interest in the investments and other assets of the Fund in accordance with the Credit Agreement.


31



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

(5) Purchases and Sales of Securities

Purchases and proceeds of sales or maturities of long-term securities during the six months ended June 30, 2017 were approximately:

Cost of purchases

 

$

113,918,000

   

Proceeds of sales or maturities

 

$

115,073,000

   

(6) Related Party Transactions

The Fund paid approximately $102,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2017 to an officer of the Fund for the provision of certain administrative services.

(7) Derivative Contracts (Currency Amounts in Thousands)

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts—As of June 30, 2017 the Fund had forward currency exchange contracts outstanding as follows:

Counterparty   Settlement
Date
  Receive
(Deliver)
 

Asset

 

Liability

  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

HSBC Bank

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

19

   

$

25

   

$

25

   

$

   

Bank of America

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

327

     

426

     

417

     

9

   

HSBC Bank

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

164

     

214

     

207

     

7

   

HSBC Bank

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

(2,905

)

   

3,718

     

3,785

     

(67

)

 

HSBC Bank

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

(410

)

   

532

     

534

     

(2

)

 

JP Morgan Chase

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

(333

)

   

430

     

434

     

(4

)

 

Citibank

 

7/21/17

 

GBP

(93

)

   

122

     

122

     

   

Bank of America

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

218

     

249

     

245

     

4

   

Citibank

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

566

     

648

     

637

     

11

   

HSBC Bank

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

114

     

130

     

128

     

2

   

Bank of America

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

114

     

130

     

127

     

3

   

JP Morgan Chase

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

171

     

195

     

190

     

5

   

Citibank

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

182

     

209

     

204

     

5

   

Citibank

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

(3,624

)

   

4,096

     

4,150

     

(54

)

 

State Street Bank

 

8/25/17

 

EUR

(3,707

)

   

4,185

     

4,245

     

(60

)

 

HSBC Bank

 

8/25/17

 

CHF

(354

)

   

366

     

370

     

(4

)

 

Canadian Imperial Bank

 

9/22/17

 

CAD

(1,059

)

   

799

     

818

     

(19

)

 

Net unrealized loss on open forward currency exchange contracts

 

$

(164

)

 


32



The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments—The fair value of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2017 was as follows:

  Asset Derivatives
June 30, 2017
 

  Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair
Value
 
Forward currency contracts
 
 
 
  Unrealized gain
on currency and
forward currency
exchange contracts
 

$

46

   

 
 
 
  Unrealized loss
on currency and
forward currency
exchange contracts
   

(210

)

 

The effect of derivative instruments that are included on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was as follows:

Amount of Realized Loss on Derivatives

 
    Realized loss on
investments and
currencies, net
 

Forward currency contracts

 

$

(650

)

 

Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Derivatives

 

  Change in
net unrealized
depreciation on
investments and other
financial instruments
 

Forward currency contracts

 

$

(197

)

 

(8) Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 which amends ASC 230 to clarify guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The amendments to Regulation S-X take effect on August 1, 2017. At this time, management is assessing the anticipated impact of these regulatory developments.

(9) Subsequent Events

The Fund has evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no adjustments were required to the financial statements as of June 30, 2017.


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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements — Continued
Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)

Availability of Portfolio Holdings

The Fund provides a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings quarterly. The lists of holdings as of the end of the second and fourth quarters appear in the Fund's semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders, respectively. The schedules of portfolio holdings as of the end of the first and third quarters are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on Form N-Q (the "Forms") within 60 days of the end of the first and third quarters. Shareholders can look up the Forms on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The Forms may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC's public reference room in Washington, D.C. You may call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information about the SEC's web site and their public reference room. In addition, the Forms may be reviewed on the Fund's web site at www.newamerica-hyb.com.

Compliance with CFTC Regulation of Transactions in Commodity Interests

The Fund does not currently intend to engage in transactions in commodity interests such as futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and swaps. However, the Fund may in the future enter into interest rate transactions, such as swaps, caps, collars and floors for the purpose or with the effect of hedging its portfolio and/or its payment obligations with respect to senior securities. In addition, the Fund has reserved the right, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, to purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options on such futures contracts for the purpose of hedging its portfolio securities (or portfolio securities which it expects to acquire) against anticipated changes in prevailing interest rates. To the extent it engages in transactions in commodity interests, the Fund expects their use to be limited such that the Fund may claim the exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" available under Regulation 4.5 of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Commodity Exchange Act, and will not therefor be subject to regulation as a pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act.

Common Stock Transactions

The Fund may purchase shares of its Common Stock in the open market when the Common Stock trades at a discount to net asset value or at other times if the Fund determines such purchases are advisable. There can be no assurance that the Fund will take such action in the event of a market discount to net asset value or that Fund purchases will reduce a discount.


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The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

Directors

Robert F. Birch
Joseph L. Bower
Bernard J. Korman
Stuart A. McFarland
Marguerite A. Piret
Oleg M. Pohotsky
Ellen E. Terry

Officer

Ellen E. Terry – President, Treasurer, Secretary

Investment Advisor

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Administrator

The New America High Income Fund, Inc.
33 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 263-6400

Custodian

State Street Corporation
One Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111

Transfer Agent

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(800) 937-5449
Web site: www.amstock.com

Listed: NYSE
Symbol: HYB
Web site: www.newamerica-hyb.com


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American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

The New
America
High Income
Fund, Inc.

Semi-Annual

Report

June 30, 2017




 

Item 2 -

Code of Ethics - Not required in semi-annual filing.

 

 

Item 3 -

Audit Committee Financial Experts - Not required in a semi-annual filing.

 

 

Item 4 -

Principal Accountant Fees and Services - Not required in semi-annual filing.

 

 

Item 5 -

Audit Committee of Listed Registrant - Not required in semi-annual filing.

 

 

Item 6 -

Schedule of Investments - Included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

 

Item 7 -

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies - Not required in semi-annual filing.

 

 

Item 8 -

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies - Not required in semi-annual filing.

 

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Item 9 -

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers - Not applicable.

 

 

Item 10 -

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - Not applicable.

 

ITEM 11.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a) The Fund’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Fund disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the 1940 Act) provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed by the Fund on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the Fund in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Fund’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

 

(b) There was no change in the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the Fund’s second fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12.  EXHIBITS.

 

(a)(1)

 Not Applicable.

 

 

(a)(2)

 The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act.

 

 

(a)(3)

 Not Applicable.

 

 

(b)

 The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act.

 

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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.

 

The New America High Income Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Ellen E. Terry

 

Name:

Ellen E. Terry

 

Title:

President

 

Date:

August 31, 2017

 

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/ Ellen E. Terry

 

Name:

Ellen E. Terry

 

Title:

President and Treasurer

 

Date:

August 31, 2017

 

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