Real Estate Trust Fund
First Established: 1984. See the 1983 state law establishing this trust fund.
The law was amended in 2003.
See the history of the Hampton Beach Improvement Company (HBIC) and the 99-year leases of Hampton Beach land.
See also Municipal Finance Act, RSA 33:8.
Purpose: To provide income to the Town of Hampton to reduce the annual tax rate.
Source of Funds: Sale of leased lots at Hampton Beach, starting in 1984.
To view prior year-end Balance see the Reports page for the MS-9 Report.
Investment Policy: Invest approximately 60% of the trust fund in cash and fixed income securities, and approximately 40% of the trust fund in equities.
Current Investments: Globally diversified portfolio of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds and individual investment-grade (U. S.) corporate and municipal bonds.
Income Distributions: Income is distributed to the Town monthly. Income comprises interest and dividends.
2020 Income to Town: $837,057
2021 Income to Town: $795,128
Cumulative Income to Town 03/31/2008 - 12/31/2021: $10,032,203
Principal Distributions: None, per the enabling legislation in 1983. Short-term and long-term capital gains are added to principal to grow the Fund to offset inflation.
Change in Market Value 03/31/2008 - 12/31/2021: $8,456,817
Custodian: Fidelity Brokerage Services
| Quarter Ending | Market Value | Net Income1 |
| 09/30/2023 | $20,616,341 | $215,887 |
| 06/30/2023 | $21,244,682 | $242,290 |
| 03/31/2023 | $21,335,014 | $167,893 |
| 09/30/2022 | $20,112,604 | $227,289 |
| 06/30/2022 | $21,353,111 | $209,403 |
| 03/31/2022 | $23,370,797 | $141,217 |
| 12/31/2021 | $24,321,264 | $266,720 |
| 09/30/2021 | $23,739,805 | $204,280 |
| 06/30/2021 | $24,034,410 | $185,295 |
| 03/31/2021 | $23,417,605 | $138,833 |
| 12/31/2020 | $22,823,202 | $256,077 |
| 09/30/2020 | $21,064,468 | $205,155 |
| 06/30/2020 | $20,742,348 | $199,418 |
| 03/31/2020 | $18,994,792 | $176,407 |
| 12/31/2019 | $22,918,485 | $297,352 |
| 09/30/2019 | $22,357,958 | $203,147 |
| 06/30/2019 | $22,307,197 | $243,635 |
| 03/31/2019 | $21,929,679 | $178,888 |
| 12/31/2018 | $20,669,205 | $297,775 |
| 09/30/2018 | $21,910,079 | $187,830 |
| 06/30/2018 | $21,738,426 | $212,165 |
| 03/31/2018 | $21,568,766 | $152,255 |
| 12/31/2017 | $22,158,085 | $234,264 |
| 09/30/2017 | $21,477,386 | $187,839 |
| 06/30/2017 | $20,929,558 | $187,526 |
| 03/31/2017 | $20,697,475 | $151,056 |
| 12/31/2016 | $20,280,714 | $194,604 |
| 09/30/2016 | $19,512,090 | $171,181 |
| 06/30/2016 | $19,227,926 | $168,110 |
| 03/31/2016 | $18,695.158 | $134,275 |
| 12/31/2015 | $17,942,310 | $226,083 |
| 09/30/2015 | $17,622,669 | $146,395 |
| 06/30/2015 | $18,400,254 | $149,248 |
| 03/31/2015 | $18,845,956 | $124,514 |
| 12/31/2014 | $18,813,109 | $236,060 |
| 09/30/2014 | $18,533,693 | $173,311 |
| 06/30/2014 | $18,976,713 | $147,770 |
| 03/31/2014 | $18,355,328 | $130,357 |
| 12/31/2013 | $18,064,369 | $188,328 |
| 09/30/2013 | $17,575,712 | $177,028 |
| 06/30/2013 | $17,268,543 | $143,391 |
| 03/31/2013 | $17,744,760 | $140,005 |
| 12/31/2012 | $17,167,015 | $230,435 |
| 9/30/2012 | $16,996,777 | $137,926 |
| 6/30/2012 | $16,252,758 | $149,537 |
| 3/31/2012 | $16,392,145 | $131,017 |
| 12/31/2011 | $15,561,852 | $182,351 |
| 9/30/2011 | $14,879,756 | $140,087 |
| 6/30/2011 | $16,170,840 | $144,809 |
| 3/31/2011 | $16,055,436 | $131,240 |
| 12/31/2010 | $15,790,536 | $226,238 |
| 9/30/2010 | $15,718,257 | $117,464 |
| 6/30/2010 | $14,864,066 | $134,020 |
| 3/31/2010 | $15,267,345 | $169,690 |
| 12/31/2009 | $15,173,690 | $76,105 |
| 09/30/2009 | $14,772,017 | $140,000 |
| 06/30/2009 | $13,981,374 | $125,000 |
| 03/31/2009 | $13,172,202 | $125,000 |
| 12/31/2008 | $14,161,615 | $120,818 |
| 09/30/2008 | $14,964,517 | $180,000 |
| 06/30/2008 | $15,264,583 | $225,000 |
| 03/31/2008 | $15,864,447 | $150,000 |
Further details about the Real Estate Trust Fund portfolio may be obtained by contacting any of the trustees.
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Income distributions to the Town after management fees. |