UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-22970 |
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Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
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Kevin J. McCarthy Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (312) 917-7700 | |
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Date of fiscal year end: | December 31 | |
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Date of reporting period: | December 31, 2014 | |
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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Nuveen Investments
Closed-End Funds
Annual Report December 31, 2014
BXMX
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
DIAX
Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
SPXX
Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
QQQX
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS ACQUIRED BY TIAA-CREF
On October 1, 2014, TIAA-CREF completed its previously announced acquisition of Nuveen Investments, Inc., the parent company of your fund's investment adviser, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC ("NFAL") and the Nuveen affiliates that act as sub-advisers to the majority of the Nuveen Funds. TIAA-CREF is a national financial services organization with approximately $851 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2014 and is a leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields. Nuveen is operating as a separate subsidiary within TIAA-CREF's asset management business.
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Chairman's Letter to Shareholders | | | 4 | | |
Portfolio Managers' Comments | | | 5 | | |
Share Information | | | 12 | | |
Risk Considerations | | | 15 | | |
Performance Overview and Holding Summaries | | | 16 | | |
Shareholder Meeting Report | | | 24 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 27 | | |
Portfolios of Investments | | | 28 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 60 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 61 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 62 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 64 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 66 | | |
Additional Fund Information | | | 80 | | |
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report | | | 82 | | |
Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently | | | 83 | | |
Annual Investment Agreement Approval Process | | | 84 | | |
Board Members & Officers | | | 97 | | |
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Chairman's Letter
to Shareholders
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Dear Shareholders,
A pattern of divergence has emerged in the past year. Steady and moderate growth in the U.S. economy helped sustain the stock market's bull run another year. U.S. bonds also performed well, amid subdued inflation, interest rates that remained unexpectedly low and concerns about the economic well-being of the rest of the world. The stronger domestic economy enabled the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to gradually reduce its large scale bond purchases, known as quantitative easing (QE), without disruption to the markets, as well as begin to set expectations for a transition into tightening mode.
The story outside the U.S., however, was different. European growth was stagnating and Japan fell into a recession, contributing to the bouts of volatility in their markets. China's economy decelerated and, despite running well above the rate of other major global economies, investors feared it looked slow by China's standards. Compounding these concerns were a surprisingly steep decline in oil prices, the U.S. dollar's rally and an increase in geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis and terrorist attacks across the Middle East and Africa, as well as more recently in Europe.
While a backdrop of healthy economic growth in the U.S. and the continuation of accommodative monetary policy (with the central banks of Japan and potentially Europe stepping in where the Fed has left off) bodes well for the markets, the global outlook has become more uncertain. Indeed, volatility is likely to feature more prominently in the investment landscape going forward. Such conditions underscore the importance of professional investment management. Experienced investment teams have weathered the market's ups and downs in the past and emerged with a better understanding of the sensitivities of their asset class and investment style, particularly in times of turbulence. We recognize the importance of maximizing gains, while striving to minimize volatility.
And, the same is true for investors like you. Maintaining an appropriate time horizon, diversification and relying on practiced investment teams are among your best strategies for achieving your long-term investment objectives. Additionally, I encourage you to communicate with your financial consultant if you have questions about your investment in a Nuveen Fund. On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.
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William J. Schneider
Chairman of the Board
February 23, 2015
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Portfolio Managers'
Comments
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX)
Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX)
Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (SPXX)
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX)
During the current reporting period, the Nuveen Funds' Board of Directors/Trustees approved a series of proposals designed to simplify and enhance the appeal of its suite of equity option covered call closed-end funds and the proposals were approved at special shareholder meetings. As of December 22, 2014, the following changes were implemented:
The assets of the Nuveen Equity Premium Opportunity Fund (JSN) merged into Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund (JPZ) and was reorganized into a single new fund, the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX). BXMX continues to be managed by Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC (Gateway) and utilizes JPZ's investment mandate. Kenneth H. Toft and Michael T. Buckius remain as the co-portfolio managers.
The assets of the Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. (DPD) were merged with the assets of the Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income Fund Inc. (DPO) and merged into a new Fund, Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX). DIAX features portfolio management by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (NAM), an affiliate of Nuveen Investments, Inc. Keith Hembre, CFA, and David Friar serve as portfolio managers. DIAX will retain DPD's and DPO's underlying equity strategy seeking to replicate the price movements of the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index, and will employ a dynamic call option overwrite strategy and will not employ leverage.
The assets of the Nuveen Equity Premium & Growth Fund (JPG) were repositioned and renamed Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (SPXX). During the majority of the reporting period, JPG was managed by Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC with Kenneth H. Toft and Michael T. Buckius serving as co-portfolio managers. After the repositioning, SPXX is managed by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of Nuveen Investments with Keith Hembre, CFA, and David Friar serving as portfolio managers. SPXX retains JPG's underlying S&P 500 Index portfolio strategy, but employs a dynamic call option overwrite strategy.
The assets of the Nuveen Equity Premium Advantage Fund (JLA) were merged with the assets of the NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund Inc. (QQQX) and merged into a new Fund, Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX). QQQX continues to be managed by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (NAM), an affiliate of Nuveen Investments, Inc. with Keith Hembre, CFA, and David Friar serving as portfolio managers. The repositioned Fund retains its NASDAQ 100 Index based underlying portfolio strategy, and employs a dynamic call option overwrite strategy.
Here the portfolio managers discuss economic and market conditions, their management strategies and the performance of the Funds for the reporting period, as well as the positioning of the Funds going forward.
Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward-looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Funds disclaim any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
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Portfolio Managers' Comments (continued)
What factors affected the U.S. economy and the financial markets during the twelve-month reporting period ended December 31, 2014?
During this reporting period, the U.S. economy continued to expand at a moderate pace. The Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained efforts to bolster growth and promote progress toward its mandates of maximum employment and price stability by holding the benchmark fed funds rate at the record low level of zero to 0.25% that it established in December 2008. At its October 2014 meeting, the Fed announced that it would end its bond-buying stimulus program as of November 1, 2014, after tapering its monthly asset purchases of mortgage-backed and longer-term Treasury securities from the original $85 billion per month to $15 billion per month over the course of seven consecutive meetings (December 2013 through September 2014). In making the announcement, the Fed cited substantial improvement in the outlook for the labor market since the inception of the current asset purchase program as well as sufficient underlying strength in the broader economy to support ongoing progress toward maximum employment in a context of price stability. The Fed also reiterated that it would continue to look at a wide range of factors, including labor market conditions, indicators of inflationary pressures and readings on financial developments, in determining future actions. Additionally, the Fed stated that it would likely maintain the current target range for the fed funds rate for a considerable time after the end of the asset purchase program, especially if projected inflation continues to run below the Fed's 2% longer-run goal. However, if economic data shows faster progress toward the Fed's employment and inflation objectives than currently anticipated, the Fed indicated that the first increase in the fed funds rate since 2006 could occur sooner than expected.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the U.S. economy, as measured by the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), grew at a 2.6% annual rate, compared with 4.6% in the second quarter and 5.0% in the third quarter of 2014. The decline in real GDP growth rate from the third quarter to the fourth quarter primarily reflects an upturn in imports, a downturn in federal government spending, and decline in exports. These were partly offset by an upturn in consumer spending. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.8% year-over-year as of December 2014, while the core CPI (which excludes food and energy) increased 1.6% during the same period, below the Fed's unofficial longer term inflation objective of 2.0%. As of December 31, 2014, the national unemployment rate was 5.6%, the lowest level since July 2008, down from the 6.7% reported in December 2013. The housing market continued to post gains, although price growth has shown signs of deceleration in recent months. The average home price in the S&P/Case Shiller Index of 20 major metropolitan areas rose 4.7% for the twelve months ended November 2014 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared).
As investor sentiment and risk aversion fluctuated throughout the reporting period, U.S. equities across the risk spectrum posted generally positive returns supported by solid corporate earnings, positive economic reports and continued accommodative monetary policy. During the first few months of this reporting period, the financial markets were unsettled in the aftermath of widespread uncertainty about the future of the Fed's quantitative easing program. Also contributing to investor concern was Congress's failure to reach an agreement on the Fiscal 2014 federal budget, which had triggered sequestration, or automatic spending cuts and a 16-day federal government shutdown in October 2013. As we moved into 2014, investors quickly shook off these issues and the current bull market in the U.S. entered its sixth year. Then, midway through the first calendar quarter, investors grew concerned about the dampening effects of severe winter weather on near-term growth, firmer language from the Fed regarding potential stimulus withdrawal and mounting tensions with Russia over its territorial assertions in Ukraine. The stock market experienced a rather quick and dramatic rotation away from higher growth, higher price/earnings ratio stocks that had performed so well in 2013 and into more defensive, value-oriented stocks. As we moved into the spring and summer months, equity markets again hit new highs as U.S. data improved and policy uncertainty was reduced. Most of the S&P 500® Index's return came after October 15th as the 7.28% decline from September 18th to October 15th brought the year-to-date return to just 2.40%. From October 15th to year-end, the S&P 500® Index advanced 11.02%, resulting in a full year return of 13.69%.
Volatility was low in 2014. Equity index option market volatility, as measured by the Chicago Board Options Exchange's (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX), averaged just 14.17 for the year while falling as low as 10.32 and spending little time above
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its long-term historical average of 20. The VIX was relatively elevated in the fourth quarter, with two spikes into the 20s and a quarter average of 16.07. The companion measure for the NASDAQ 100 Index, the CBOE NASDAQ 100 Volatility Index, or VXN, averaged 16.05 for the year, slightly higher than the VIX.
What key strategies were used to manage the Funds during this twelve-month reporting period ended December 31, 2014?
BXMX
During the reporting period until December 22, 2014, JPZ and JSN invested in an equity portfolio and wrote (sold) index call options against all or a portion of the notional value of its stock portfolio. The premium generated by the index call options was intended to supplement the dividend yield on the underlying stock portfolio to support each Fund's distribution policy and to provide the potential for growth in value during rising markets and/or risk mitigation in the event of a market decline.
For JPZ, the equity portfolio sought to track the price movements of the S&P 500® Index. The JSN equity portfolio was invested to replicate the price performance of a custom index consisting of 75% S&P 500® Index and 25% NASDAQ 100 Index. JPZ and JSN actively wrote (sold) listed index call options against the entire value of their stock portfolios. The writing of call options on a broad equity index, while investing in a portfolio of equities, has the potential to enhance returns while exposing the Funds to less risk. Those portions of the Funds subject to the overwrite sacrifice some of their upside potential in return for premium received for the written index call options. The downside is buffered by the amount of the cash flow premium received. In flat or declining markets, the option premium can enhance total returns relative to the comparative index. In rising markets, the options can hurt the Funds' total return relative to their comparative index.
On December 22, JPZ was combined with JSN and reorganized into the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX). The combined Fund continues to be managed by Gateway. Gateway's approach maintains an approximately 100% option overwrite all the time, meaning index call options are written on approximately 100% of the value of the Fund's equity portfolio. This has the potential to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns with potentially lower return volatility than either an unhedged equity index investment or a dynamic overwrite approach, in return for more limited upside participation.
DIAX
During the reporting period until December 22, 2014, DPD's core equity strategy was to invest in a portfolio of equities designed to track the price movement of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). As the DJIA is a price-weighted index, this was accomplished by holding an equal number of shares in each index component. The option overlay was designed to provide incremental cash flow and serve as a risk management strategy by lowering the overall beta of the Fund. Call options were written on all the stocks held in the portfolio, generally between 20%-60% of the notional equity exposure.
On December 22, 2014, DPD was combined with DPO and reorganized into Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX), a newly organized Fund. Nuveen Asset Management (NAM) varies the level of call option overwrite within a range of approximately 35% to 75%, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite. NAM uses its proprietary view of the market's return and volatility profile to dynamically adjust the overwrite percentage and other factors. Generally, if NAM expects the equity market to appreciate, the overwrite percentage will be reduced to offer more potential upside capture. Likewise, if NAM expects equity markets to be flat or to decline, the overwrite percentage may be increased, thus managing the Fund to potentially receive additional cash flow from higher sales of call options. This dynamic option overwrite approach offers potential for greater equity market upside capture than the full overwrite approach, while still offering a measure of downside protection.
The Fund currently expects to carry out its principal investment strategy by emphasizing single name options on individual stocks in the DJIA. It can also now employ an expanded range of options including index options on the DJIA and other
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broad-based indexes and options on custom baskets of stocks in addition to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Fund also has the opportunity to utilize call spread strategies and sell put options on a portion of the underlying equity portfolio.
SPXX
During the reporting period until December 22, 2014, JPG invested in an equity portfolio and wrote (sold) index call options against all or a portion of the notional value of its stock portfolio. JPG sought to track the price movements of the S&P 500® Index. JPG's index option hedging activity was applied to 80% of equity portfolio valuation.
On December 22, 2014, JPG was reorganized into the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (SPXX). The repositioned Fund is managed by Nuveen Asset Management (NAM). NAM will vary the level of option overwrite within a range of approximately 35% to 75% overwrite, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite. NAM uses its proprietary view of the market's return and volatility profile to dynamically adjust the overwrite percentage and other factors. Generally, if NAM expects the equity market to appreciate, the overwrite percentage will be reduced to offer more potential upside capture. Likewise, if NAM expects equity markets to be flat or to decline, the overwrite percentage may be increased, thus managing the fund to potentially receive additional cash flow from higher sales of call options. This dynamic option overwrite approach offers potential for greater equity market upside capture than the full overwrite approach, while still offering a measure of downside protection.
The Fund currently expects to emphasize index call options on the S&P 500® Index and can also now employ an expanded range of options including index options on other broad-based indexes and options on custom baskets of stocks in addition to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and single name options. The Fund also has the opportunity to utilize call spread strategies and sell put options on a portion of the underlying equity portfolio.
QQQX
During the reporting period until December 22, 2014, QQQX's core equity strategy invested in an optimized portfolio of equities designed to track the price movement of the NASDAQ 100 Index, a market capitalization weighted index. The option overlay was designed to provide incremental cash flow and serve as a risk management strategy by lowering the overall beta of the Fund. Index call options were written on approximately 20-50% of the Fund's net asset value (NAV).
On December 22, 2014, the Fund's investment parameters changed slightly. Nuveen Asset Management (NAM) will vary the level of call option overwrite within a range of approximately 35% to 75% overwrite, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite. NAM uses its proprietary view of the market's return and volatility profile to dynamically adjust the overwrite percentage and other factors. Generally, if NAM expects the equity market to appreciate, the overwrite percentage will be reduced to offer more potential upside capture. Likewise, if NAM expects equity markets to be flat or to decline, the overwrite percentage may be increased, thus managing the Fund to potentially receive additional cash flow from higher sales of call options. This dynamic option overwrite approach offers potential for greater equity market upside capture than the full overwrite approach, while still offering a measure of downside protection.
The Fund, in carrying out its principal options strategy, expects to primarily write index call options on the NASDAQ-100 Index and other broad-based indexes and can also now write call options on a variety of other equity market indexes and options on custom baskets of stocks in addition to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and single name options. The Fund also has the opportunity to utilize call spread strategies and sell put options on a portion of the underlying equity portfolio.
How did the Funds perform during this twelve-month reporting period ended December 31, 2014?
The tables in the Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section of this report provide total return performance for the Funds for the one-year, five-year, ten-year and since inception periods ended December 31, 2014. For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014, the Funds' shares at net asset value (NAV) underperformed their respective comparative unhedged equity indexes.
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BXMX
BXMX follows a strategy, which combines an investment in an underlying equity portfolio which tracks the movements of the S&P 500® Index with the sale of a mix of nearly at-the-money index call options. As the short call options advance to expiration, premium is earned. Premium earned during periods of market advance results in return for the strategy while premium earned during periods of market decline generally offsets at least a portion of the underlying portfolio's loss.
Prior to December 22, 2014, JSN followed a strategy which combined an investment in an underlying equity portfolio which tracked the movements of a blended benchmark of 75% S&P 500® Index and 25% NASDAQ 100 Index with the sale of a mix of nearly at-the-money call options on both indexes. As the short call options advance to expiration, premium is earned. Premium earned during periods of market advance results in return for the strategy while premium earned during periods of market decline generally offsets at least a portion of the underlying portfolio's loss.
The Fund sold call options on equity indices as per its stated strategy, with the notional amount of these options averaging approximately 99% of the Fund's assets. Since the performance of the underlying equities was positive during this period, the call options reduced performance, as would be expected for the strategy in periods of strong equity performance.
Equity market choppiness combined with below average Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) levels created challenges for the strategy. Low VIX levels meant less return-generating call premium cash flow was available during periods of market advance, while the periodic market losses were at times sufficiently large enough to erase a significant portion of the Fund's year-to-date return despite the downside protection provided by the strategy.
After the Funds were combined on December 22, 2014, BXMX continued to be managed by Gateway. Gateway will maintain an approximately 100% option overwrite all the time, meaning index call options are written on approximately 100% of the value of the Fund's equity portfolio. This has the potential to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns with potentially lower return volatility than either an unhedged equity index investment or a dynamic overwrite approach, in return for more limited upside participation.
DIAX
During the twelve-month reporting period ended December 31, 2014, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) advanced 10.04%. Concurrently, implied volatility, which affects available option premiums on indexes, steadily declined throughout the year, though there was a spike in volatility in October, the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) averaged 14.26 for the reporting period. The Funds' performance was constrained as low implied volatility reduced the amount of option premium available to earn during the reporting period.
The equity portfolio of DPD was constructed to substantially replicate the securities in the DJIA, and therefore the Fund's performance is expected to be very similar to this measure. As described previously, the Fund seeks to dampen the beta of the overall portfolio by selling call options on a pro-rata percentage of each security held in the portfolio. The options sold provide incremental cash flow in exchange for giving up the potential upside of each stock above the options strike price. The downside is buffered by the amount of the cash flow premium received. In flat or declining markets, the option premium can enhance total returns relative to the benchmark. In sharply rising markets, the options can hurt the Fund's total return relative to the benchmark, which is what occurred during the reporting period. Also impacting performance was the decline in implied volatility during the reporting period, which negatively impacted the premiums received. As a result, while posting positive returns for the reporting period, the Fund underperformed its benchmark index, the DJIA.
After the Funds were combined on December 22, 2014, NAM slightly adjusted its strategy for DIAX and now varies the level of option overwrite within a range of approximately 35% to 75% overwrite, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite. NAM uses its proprietary view of the market's return and volatility profile to dynamically adjust the overwrite percentage and other factors. Generally, if NAM expects the equity market to appreciate, the overwrite percentage will be reduced to
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offer more potential upside capture. Likewise, if NAM expects equity markets to be flat or to decline, the overwrite percentage may be increased, thus managing the fund to potentially receive additional cash flow from higher sales of call options. This dynamic option overwrite approach offers potential for greater equity market upside capture than the full overwrite approach, while still offering a measure of downside protection.
The Fund sold call options on equity indices as per its stated strategy, with the notional amount of these options averaging 39% of the Fund's assets. Since the performance of the underlying equities was very positive during this period, the call options reduced performance, as would be expected for the strategy in periods of strong equity performance.
SPXX
JPG followed a strategy which combines and investment in an underlying equity portfolio which tracks the movements of the S&P 500® Index with the sale of a mix of nearly at-the-money index call options. As the short call options advance to expiration, premium is earned. Premium earned during periods of market advance results in return for the strategy while premium earned during periods of market decline generally offsets at least a portion of the underlying portfolio's loss.
The Fund sold call options on equity indices as per its stated strategy, with the notional amount of these options averaging approximately 78% of the Fund's assets. Since the performance of the underlying equities was positive during this period, the call options reduced performance, as would be expected for the strategy in periods of strong equity performance.
Equity market choppiness combined with below average VIX levels created challenges for the strategy. Low VIX levels meant less return-generating call premium income was available during periods of market advance, while the periodic market losses were at times sufficiently large enough to erase a significant portion of the Fund's year-to-date return despite the downside protection provided by the strategy.
After the Fund was repositioned on December 22, 2014, NAM managed SPXX by applying a dynamic call option strategy that varies the level of option overwrite within a range of approximately 35% to 75% overwrite, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite. NAM uses its proprietary view of the market's return and volatility profile to dynamically adjust the overwrite percentage and other factors. Generally, if NAM expects the equity market to appreciate, the overwrite percentage will be reduced to offer more potential upside capture. Likewise, if NAM expects equity markets to be flat or to decline, the overwrite percentage may be increased, thus managing the Fund to potentially receive additional cash flow from higher sales of call options. This dynamic option overwrite approach offers potential for greater equity market upside capture than the full overwrite approach, while still offering a measure of downside protection.
QQQX
Before the Fund was repositioned on December 22, 2014, QQQX's objective was to seek to dampen the beta of the overall portfolio by selling call options on a percentage of the Fund's NAV. This strategy provides incremental cash flow to the Fund and also allows the Fund to participate in any equity market rally for the portion of the Fund's assets that are not included in the call overwrite, typically an amount corresponding to between 20% and 50% of the Fund's assets. Those portions of the Fund subject to overwrite have their upside potential capped at the amount of premium received for the option. The downside is buffered by the amount of the cash flow premium received. In flat or declining markets, the option premium can enhance total returns relative to the benchmark. In rising markets, the options can hurt the Fund's total return relative to the benchmark. The reporting period was marked by rising equity markets, which contributed to the Fund's underperformance versus its benchmarks.
Also impacting performance was the decline in implied volatility during the reporting period, which negatively impacted the premiums received. As a result, while posting positive returns for the reporting period, the Fund underperformed its benchmark index, the NASDAQ 100 Index. During the reporting period, when we expected equity markets to increase we reduced the overwrite percentage to 20%. At other times, we increased the overwrite percentage to 50% when we anticipated the equity markets to be flat or decline. Overall, this overwrite strategy detracted from performance.
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After the Funds combined on December 22, 2014, NAM managed QQQX by varying the level of option overwrite within a range of approximately 35% to 75% overwrite, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite. NAM uses its proprietary view of the market's return and volatility profile to dynamically adjust the overwrite percentage and other factors. Generally, if NAM expects the equity market to appreciate, the overwrite percentage will be reduced to offer more potential upside capture. Likewise, if NAM expects equity markets to be flat or to decline, the overwrite percentage may be increased, thus managing the Fund to potentially receive additional cash flow from higher sales of call options. This dynamic option overwrite approach offers potential for greater equity market upside capture than the full overwrite approach, while still offering a measure of downside protection.
The Fund sold call options on equity indices as per its stated strategy, with the notional amount of these options averaging 41% of the Fund's assets. Since the performance of the underlying equities was positive during this period, the call options reduced performance, as would be expected for the strategy in periods of strong equity performance.
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DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The following information regarding each Fund's distributions is current as of December 31, 2014. Each Fund's distribution level may vary over time based on the Fund's investment activities and portfolio investment value changes.
Each Fund has a managed distribution program. The goal of this program is to provide shareholders with relatively consistent and predictable cash flow by systematically converting the Fund's expected long-term return potential into regular distributions. As a result, regular distributions throughout the year are likely to include a portion of expected long-term gains (both realized and unrealized), along with net investment income.
Important points to understand about the managed distribution program are:
• Each Fund seeks to establish a relatively stable distribution rate that roughly corresponds to the projected total return from its investment strategy over an extended period of time. However, you should not draw any conclusions about a Fund's past or future investment performance from its current distribution rate.
• Actual returns will differ from projected long-term returns (and therefore a Fund's distribution rate), at least over shorter time periods. Over a specific timeframe, the difference between actual returns and total distributions will be reflected in an increasing (returns exceed distributions) or a decreasing (distributions exceed returns) Fund net asset value.
• Each distribution is expected to be paid from some or all of the following sources:
• net investment income (regular interest and dividends),
• realized capital gains, and
• unrealized gains, or, in certain cases, a return of principal (non-taxable distributions).
• A non-taxable distribution is a payment of a portion of a Fund's capital. When a Fund's returns exceed distributions, it may represent portfolio gains generated, but not realized as a taxable capital gain. In periods when a Fund's return falls short of distributions, the shortfall will represent a portion of your original principal, unless the shortfall is offset during other time periods over the life of your investment (previous or subsequent) when a Fund's total return exceeds distributions.
• Because distribution source estimates are updated during the year based on a Fund's performance and forecast for its current fiscal year (which is the calendar year for each Fund), estimates on the nature of your distributions provided at the time distributions are paid may differ from both the tax information reported to you in your Fund's IRS From 1099 statement provided at year end, as well as the ultimate economic sources of distributions over the life of your investment.
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The following table provides information regarding each Fund's distributions and total return performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. This information is intended to help you better understand whether the Funds' returns for the specified time period were sufficient to meet their distributions.
During the year Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX) was involved in a tax-free reorganization in which Nuveen Equity Premium Opportunity Fund (JSN) merged into Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund (JPZ) and was renamed Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX). Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund (JPZ) is considered both the financial reporting and tax survivor of the reorganization; as such, the distribution information provided below includes the full twelve month activity of Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX) and Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund (JPZ).
During the year Nuveen Dow 30 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) was involved in a tax-free reorganization in which Dow 30 Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. (DPD) and Dow 30 Enhanced Premium & Income Fund Inc. (DPO) merged their assets into Nuveen Dow 30 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX). Nuveen Dow 30 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) is a new fund for tax purposes with no tax reporting survivor; however, Dow 30 Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. (DPD) is the accounting survivor for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the distribution information provided below includes the full twelve month activity of both Nuveen Dow 30 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) and Dow 30 Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. (DPD).
During the year Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) was involved in a tax-free reorganization in which NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund Inc. (QQQX-old) and Nuveen Equity Premium Advantage Fund (JLA) merged their assets into Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX). Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) is a new fund for tax purposes with no tax reporting survivor; however, NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund Inc. (QQQX-old) is the accounting survivor for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the distribution information provided below includes the full twelve month activity of both Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) and NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund Inc. (QQQX-old).
As of December 31, 2014 | | BXMX | | DIAX | | SPXX | | QQQX | |
Inception date | | 10/26/04 | | 4/29/05 | | 11/22/05 | | 1/30/07 | |
Fiscal year (calendar year) ended December 31, 2014: | |
Per share distribution: | |
From net investment income | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 0.07 | | |
From long-term capital gains | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.48 | | |
From short-term capital gains | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.00 | | |
Return of capital | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Total per share distribution | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 1.06 | | | $ | 1.04 | | | $ | 1.36 | | |
Current distribution rate* | | | 8.22 | % | | | 6.90 | % | | | 7.30 | % | | | 7.27 | % | |
Average annual total returns: | |
1-Year on NAV | | | 6.20 | % | | | 7.93 | % | | | 6.37 | % | | | 14.94 | % | |
5-Year on NAV | | | 9.62 | % | | | 11.92 | % | | | 10.38 | % | | | 15.92 | % | |
10-Year on NAV | | | 5.58 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | |
Since inception on NAV | | | 5.65 | % | | | 7.87 | % | | | 5.81 | % | | | 10.39 | % | |
* Current distribution rate is based on the Funds' current annualized quarterly distribution divided by the Funds' current market price. The Funds' quarterly distributions to its shareholders may be comprised of ordinary income, net realized capital gains and, if at the end of the fiscal year the Funds' cumulative net ordinary income and net realized gains are less than the amount of the Funds' distributions, a return of capital for tax purposes.
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Share Information (continued)
SHARE REPURCHASES
During August 2014, the Funds' Board of Trustees reauthorized an open-market share repurchase program, allowing each Fund to repurchase an aggregate of up to approximately 10% of its outstanding shares.
As of December 31, 2014, and since the inception of the Funds' repurchase programs, the Funds have cumulatively repurchased and retired shares as shown in the accompanying table.
| | BXMX | | DIAX | | SPXX | | QQQX | |
Shares Cummulatively Repurchase and Retired | | | 460,238 | | | | 0 | | | | 383,763 | | | | 0 | | |
Shares Authorized for Repurchase | | | 3,845,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,855,000 | | |
During the current reporting period, the Funds did not repurchase any of their outstanding shares.
OTHER SHARE INFORMATION
As of December 31, 2014, and during the current reporting period, the Funds' share prices were trading at a premium/(discount) to their NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.
| | BXMX | | DIAX | | SPXX | | QQQX | |
NAV | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 16.83 | | | $ | 15.61 | | | $ | 19.86 | | |
Share Price | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 15.42 | | | $ | 14.30 | | | $ | 19.25 | | |
Premium/(Discount) to NAV | | | (11.28 | )% | | | (8.38 | )% | | | (8.39 | )% | | | (3.07 | )% | |
12-Month Average Premium/(Discount) to NAV | | | (7.46 | )% | | | (3.96 | )% | | | (8.69 | )% | | | (0.33 | )% | |
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Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Shares of closed-end funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fund common shares are subject to a variety of risks, including:
Investment, Market and Price Risk. An investment in common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest. Your investment in common shares represents an indirect investment in the corporate securities owned by the Funds, which generally trade in the over-the-counter markets. Shares of closed-end investment companies like the Funds frequently trade at a discount to their NAV. Your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than your original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions.
Tax Risk. The tax treatment of Fund distributions may be affected by new IRS interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code and future changes in tax laws and regulations. This is particularly true for funds employing a managed distribution program.
Common Stock Risk. Common stock returns often have experienced significant volatility.
Derivatives Strategy Risk. Derivative securities, such as calls, puts, warrants, swaps and forwards, carry risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with the underlying investments.
Call Option Risk. The value of call options sold (written) by the Funds will fluctuate. The Funds may not participate in any appreciation of their equity portfolios as fully as they would if the Funds did not sell call options. In addition, the Funds will continue to bear the risk of declines in the value of their equity portfolios.
Index Call Option Risk. Because index options are settled in cash, sellers of index call options, such as the Funds, cannot provide in advance for their potential settlement obligations by acquiring and holding the underlying securities.
Reinvestment Risk. If market interest rates decline, income earned from a Fund's portfolio may be reinvested at rates below that of the original bond that generated the income.
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Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of December 31, 2014
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2014
| | Average Annual | |
| | 1-Year | | 5-Year | | 10-Year | |
BXMX at NAV | | | 6.20 | % | | | 9.62 | % | | | 5.58 | % | |
BXMX at Share Price | | | 4.31 | % | | | 7.78 | % | | | 4.43 | % | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 13.69 | % | | | 15.45 | % | | | 7.67 | % | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund's shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Share Price Performance — Weekly Closing Price
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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund's portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | | | 98.6 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.3 | % | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (1.9 | )% | |
Net Assets | | | 100 | % | |
Top Five Issuers
(% of total long-term investments)1
Apple, Inc. | | | 4.0 | % | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 2.5 | % | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 2.1 | % | |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B | | | 1.7 | % | |
Wells Fargo & Company | | | 1.6 | % | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)1
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 6.5 | % | |
Banks | | | 5.7 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 5.4 | % | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 4.9 | % | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 4.8 | % | |
Software | | | 4.5 | % | |
Biotechnology | | | 3.6 | % | |
Media | | | 3.3 | % | |
IT Services | | | 2.9 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.7 | % | |
Communications Equipment | | | 2.6 | % | |
Insurance | | | 2.5 | % | |
Specialty Retail | | | 2.5 | % | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2.5 | % | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 2.5 | % | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 2.2 | % | |
Beverages | | | 2.1 | % | |
Household Products | | | 2.1 | % | |
Chemicals | | | 2.1 | % | |
Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 2.0 | % | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 2.0 | % | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.9 | % | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 1.9 | % | |
Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 1.8 | % | |
Capital Markets | | | 1.8 | % | |
Other | | | 19.9 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.3 | % | |
Total | | | 100 | % | |
1 Excluding investments in derivatives.
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Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of December 31, 2014
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2014
| | Average Annual | |
| | 1-Year | | 5-Year | | Since Inception1 | |
DIAX at NAV | | | 7.93 | % | | | 11.92 | % | | | 7.87 | % | |
DIAX at Share Price | | | 5.89 | % | | | 9.03 | % | | | 6.53 | % | |
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) | | | 10.04 | % | | | 14.22 | % | | | 8.75 | % | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund's shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Share Price Performance — Weekly Closing Price
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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund's portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | | | 95.5 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 4.1 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | % | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (0.4 | )% | |
Net Assets | | | 100 | % | |
Top Five Issuers
(% of total long-term investments)2
Visa Inc. | | | 9.1 | % | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 6.7 | % | |
3M Co. | | | 5.7 | % | |
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | | | 5.5 | % | |
Boeing Company | | | 4.5 | % | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)2
IT Services | | | 14.5 | % | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 8.4 | % | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 7.0 | % | |
Capital Markets | | | 6.6 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 6.6 | % | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 6.5 | % | |
Insurance | | | 3.6 | % | |
Specialty Retail | | | 3.6 | % | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3.5 | % | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 3.3 | % | |
Media | | | 3.2 | % | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 3.2 | % | |
Consumer Finance | | | 3.2 | % | |
Machinery | | | 3.1 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 4.0 | % | |
Other | | | 18.9 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | % | |
Total | | | 100 | % | |
1 Since inception returns are from 4/29/05.
2 Excluding investments in derivatives.
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Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of December 31, 2014
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2014
| | Average Annual | |
| | 1-Year | | 5-Year | | Since Inception1 | |
SPXX at NAV | | | 6.37 | % | | | 10.38 | % | | | 5.81 | % | |
SPXX at Share Price | | | 8.88 | % | | | 10.42 | % | | | 5.03 | % | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 13.69 | % | | | 15.45 | % | | | 7.79 | % | |
Performance prior to December 22, 2014, reflects the Fund's performance under the management of a sub-adviser using investment strategy that differed from those currently in place.
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund's shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Share Price Performance — Weekly Closing Price
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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund's portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | | | 96.6 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 5.3 | % | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (1.9 | )% | |
Net Assets | | | 100 | % | |
Top Five Issuers
(% of total long-term investments)2
Apple, Inc. | | | 3.8 | % | |
SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust | | | 3.2 | % | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 2.3 | % | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 2.1 | % | |
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 | | | 2.0 | % | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)2
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 7.1 | % | |
Banks | | | 6.3 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 6.1 | % | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 4.7 | % | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 3.7 | % | |
Software | | | 3.6 | % | |
Media | | | 3.1 | % | |
Biotechnology | | | 2.8 | % | |
Insurance | | | 2.7 | % | |
IT Services | | | 2.7 | % | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2.6 | % | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 2.5 | % | |
Chemicals | | | 2.5 | % | |
Machinery | | | 2.5 | % | |
Specialty Retail | | | 2.5 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.3 | % | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.2 | % | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 2.2 | % | |
Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 2.1 | % | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 2.0 | % | |
Household Products | | | 2.0 | % | |
Beverages | | | 2.0 | % | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 1.9 | % | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 1.9 | % | |
Communications Equipment | | | 1.9 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 5.2 | % | |
Other | | | 18.9 | % | |
Total | | | 100 | % | |
1 Since inception returns are from 11/22/05.
2 Excluding investments in derivatives.
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Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of December 31, 2014
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2014
| | Average Annual | |
| | 1-Year | | 5-Year | | Since Inception1 | |
QQQX at NAV | | | 14.94 | % | | | 15.92 | % | | | 10.39 | % | |
QQQX at Share Price | | | 16.12 | % | | | 14.87 | % | | | 9.78 | % | |
NASDAQ 100® Index | | | 19.40 | % | | | 19.23 | % | | | 12.63 | % | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund's shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Share Price Performance — Weekly Closing Price
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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund's portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | | | 95.0 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 5.1 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | % | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (2.0 | )% | |
Net Assets | | | 100 | % | |
Top Five Issuers
(% of total long-term investments)2
Apple, Inc. | | | 12.4 | % | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 7.3 | % | |
Intel Corporation | | | 3.9 | % | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 3.2 | % | |
Amazon.com, Inc. | | | 3.2 | % | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)2
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 12.7 | % | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 10.2 | % | |
Biotechnology | | | 9.2 | % | |
Software | | | 8.6 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 7.2 | % | |
Communications Equipment | | | 5.9 | % | |
Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 4.8 | % | |
Media | | | 4.3 | % | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2.6 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.2 | % | |
Specialty Retail | | | 2.0 | % | |
IT Services | | | 1.7 | % | |
Banks | | | 1.6 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 5.0 | % | |
Other | | | 19.4 | % | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.6 | % | |
Total | | | 100 | % | |
1 Since inception returns are from 1/30/07.
2 Excluding investments in derivatives.
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Shareholder
Meeting Report
The annual meeting of shareholders was held in the offices of Nuveen Investments on September 19, 2014 for JPZ, JSN, DPO, DPD, JLA and QQQX; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to vote to approve an Agreement and Plan of Merger, a new investment management agreement, to approve new sub-advisory agreements, to approve issuance of additional common shares, to approve the elimination of the current investment objective, to approve the adoption of a new investment objective and to elect Board Members. The meeting was subsequently adjourned to October 20, 2014 and November 17, 2014. The meeting was subsequently adjourned to November 21, 2014 for DPO, DPD and QQQX and to December 5, 2014 for JSN. The annual meeting of shareholders for JPG was held in the offices of Nuveen Investments on August 5, 2014; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to vote to approve new sub-advisory agreements, to approve a change to the Fund's investment objective, to approve a new investment management agreement and to elect Board Members.
| | JPZ | | JSN | | DPO | | DPD | | JPG | | JLA | | QQQX | |
| | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | |
To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. | |
For | | | — | | | | 33,312,100 | | | | 14,055,910 | | | | 6,047,749 | | | | — | | | | 13,261,920 | | | | 9,392,286 | | |
Against | | | — | | | | 1,436,837 | | | | 980,012 | | | | 446,578 | | | | — | | | | 1,957,777 | | | | 528,805 | | |
Abstain | | | — | | | | 1,213,210 | | | | 559,023 | | | | 247,584 | | | | — | | | | 436,218 | | | | 316,041 | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | — | | | | 7,786,265 | | | | 2,748,594 | | | | 1,317,867 | | | | — | | | | 2,334,603 | | | | 1,600,125 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | 43,748,412 | | | | 18,343,539 | | | | 8,059,778 | | | | — | | | | 17,990,518 | | | | 11,837,257 | | |
To approve the issuance of additional common shares by acquiring fund. | |
For | | | 18,343,402 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Against | | | 1,117,430 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Abstain | | | 542,008 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | 20,002,840 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
To approve the elimination of the current investment objective. | |
For | | | 14,987,073 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Against | | | 950,331 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Abstain | | | 549,970 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | 4,559,190 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
To approve the adoption of a new investment objective. | |
For | | | 15,012,228 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Against | | | 925,882 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Abstain | | | 549,264 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | 4,559,190 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
To approve a change to the Fund's investment objective. | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,370,292 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Against | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 432,294 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Abstain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 317,686 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,569,182 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
To approve a new investment management agreement between each Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisory, LLC. | |
For | | | 15,082,705 | | | | 26,840,236 | | | | 11,375,550 | | | | 4,789,594 | | | | 7,511,855 | | | | 12,052,603 | | | | 7,097,925 | | |
Against | | | 836,005 | | | | 1,007,330 | | | | 755,238 | | | | 352,786 | | | | 319,176 | | | | 1,239,199 | | | | 357,290 | | |
Abstain | | | 568,664 | | | | 933,407 | | | | 450,153 | | | | 183,139 | | | | 289,241 | | | | 566,752 | | | | 259,274 | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | 4,559,190 | | | | 7,795,890 | | | | 3,694,153 | | | | 1,748,369 | | | | 1,569,182 | | | | 2,879,074 | | | | 2,142,073 | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | 36,576,863 | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | 16,737,628 | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
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| | JPZ | | JSN | | DPO | | DPD | | JPG | | JLA | | QQQX | |
| | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | |
To approve a new sub-advisory agreement between Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,400,510 | | | | 4,814,472 | | | | 7,538,620 | | | | — | | | | 7,082,872 | | |
Against | | | — | | | | — | | | | 726,068 | | | | 331,087 | | | | 316,890 | | | | — | | | | 366,184 | | |
Abstain | | | — | | | | — | | | | 454,363 | | | | 179,960 | | | | 264,762 | | | | — | | | | 265,433 | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,694,153 | | | | 1,748,369 | | | | 1,569,182 | | | | — | | | | 2,142,073 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
To approve a new sub-advisory agreement between Nuveen Fund Advisors and NAM. | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,477,186 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Against | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 322,535 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Abstain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 320,551 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,569,182 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
To approve a new sub-advisory agreement between Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC. | |
For | | | 15,009,333 | | | | 26,801,196 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,457,782 | | | | 12,026,093 | | | | — | | |
Against | | | 870,956 | | | | 1,058,618 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 337,165 | | | | 1,274,640 | | | | — | | |
Abstain | | | 607,085 | | | | 921,159 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 325,325 | | | | 557,821 | | | | — | | |
Broker Non-Votes | | | 4,559,190 | | | | 7,795,890 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,569,182 | | | | 2,879,074 | | | | — | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | 36,576,863 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | 16,737,628 | | | | — | | |
Approval of the Board Members was reached as follows: | |
William Adams IV | |
For | | | 20,282,553 | | | | 35,258,072 | | | | 15,512,502 | | | | 6,752,224 | | | | 9,304,488 | | | | 15,043,320 | | | | 9,542,992 | | |
Withhold | | | 764,011 | | | | 1,318,791 | | | | 762,592 | | | | 321,664 | | | | 384,966 | | | | 1,694,308 | | | | 313,570 | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | 36,576,863 | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | 16,737,628 | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
Robert P. Bremner | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,494,003 | | | | 6,749,673 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,542,253 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 781,091 | | | | 324,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 314,309 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
Jack B. Evans | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,501,774 | | | | 6,756,087 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,547,942 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 773,320 | | | | 317,801 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 308,620 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
William C. Hunter | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,505,971 | | | | 6,755,332 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,546,706 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 769,123 | | | | 318,556 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 309,856 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
David J. Kundert | |
For | | | 20,255,709 | | | | 35,235,864 | | | | 15,494,011 | | | | 6,750,579 | | | | 9,299,003 | | | | 15,037,569 | | | | 9,542,585 | | |
Withhold | | | 790,855 | | | | 1,340,999 | | | | 781,083 | | | | 323,309 | | | | 390,451 | | | | 1,700,059 | | | | 313,977 | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | 36,576,863 | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | 16,737,628 | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
John K. Nelson | |
For | | | 20,271,952 | | | | 35,270,480 | | | | 15,496,879 | | | | 6,755,543 | | | | 9,309,383 | | | | 15,029,245 | | | | 9,550,187 | | |
Withhold | | | 774,612 | | | | 1,306,383 | | | | 778,215 | | | | 318,345 | | | | 380,071 | | | | 1,708,383 | | | | 306,375 | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | 36,576,863 | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | 16,737,628 | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
William J. Schneider | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,500,942 | | | | 6,752,077 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,544,072 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 774,152 | | | | 321,811 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 312,490 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
Thomas S. Schreier, Jr. | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,503,890 | | | | 6,759,155 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,541,746 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 771,204 | | | | 314,733 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 314,816 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
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Shareholder Meeting Report (continued)
| | JPZ | | JSN | | DPO | | DPD | | JPG | | JLA | | QQQX | |
| | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | | Common Shares | |
Judith M. Stockdale | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,471,067 | | | | 6,751,949 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,541,473 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 804,027 | | | | 321,939 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 315,089 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
Carole E. Stone | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,490,588 | | | | 6,756,169 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,538,411 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 784,506 | | | | 317,719 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 318,151 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
Virginia L. Stringer | |
For | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,481,499 | | | | 6,755,777 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,539,571 | | |
Withhold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 793,595 | | | | 318,111 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 316,991 | | |
Total | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
Terence J. Toth | |
For | | | 20,277,632 | | | | 35,225,149 | | | | 15,489,929 | | | | 6,756,498 | | | | 9,302,525 | | | | 15,037,328 | | | | 9,531,958 | | |
Withhold | | | 768,932 | | | | 1,351,714 | | | | 785,165 | | | | 317,390 | | | | 386,929 | | | | 1,700,300 | | | | 324,604 | | |
Total | | | 21,046,564 | | | | 36,576,863 | | | | 16,275,094 | | | | 7,073,888 | | | | 9,689,454 | | | | 16,737,628 | | | | 9,856,562 | | |
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Report of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (formerly Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund), Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund, Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (formerly Nuveen Equity Premium and Growth Fund) and Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (hereinafter referred to as the "Funds") at December 31, 2014, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Funds' management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, IL
February 27, 2015
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Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2014
Shares | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 98.6% | |
| | COMMON STOCKS – 98.6% (5) | |
| | Aerospace & Defense – 2.5% | |
| 67,004 | | | Boeing Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,709,180 | | |
| 85,468 | | | Honeywell International Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,539,963 | | |
| 8,874 | | | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 997,970 | | |
| 28,502 | | | Northrop Grumman Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,200,910 | | |
| 54,744 | | | Raytheon Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,921,658 | | |
| 63,296 | | | United Technologies Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,279,040 | | |
| | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 35,648,721 | | |
| | Air Freight & Logistics – 0.8% | |
| 104,952 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,667,514 | | |
| | Airlines – 0.2% | |
| 34,824 | | | United Continental Holdings Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,329,377 | | |
| | Auto Components – 0.2% | |
| 22,233 | | | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 770,373 | | |
| 42,916 | | | Gentex Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,550,555 | | |
| | Total Auto Components | | | 2,320,928 | | |
| | Automobiles – 0.7% | |
| 388,012 | | | Ford Motor Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,014,186 | | |
| 50,303 | | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,315,471 | | |
| | Total Automobiles | | | 9,329,657 | | |
| | Banks – 5.8% | |
| 914,632 | | | Bank of America Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,362,766 | | |
| 262,997 | | | Citigroup Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,230,768 | | |
| 33,724 | | | Comerica Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,579,632 | | |
| 71,851 | | | Fifth Third Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,463,964 | | |
| 86,613 | | | First Horizon National Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,176,205 | | |
| 289,842 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,138,312 | | |
| 29,619 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC, ADR, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 137,432 | | |
| 135,067 | | | U.S. Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,071,262 | | |
| 408,071 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,370,452 | | |
| | Total Banks | | | 81,530,793 | | |
| | Beverages – 2.1% | |
| 317,900 | | | Coca-Cola Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,421,738 | | |
| 38,915 | | | Monster Beverage Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,216,440 | | |
| 134,961 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,761,912 | | |
| | Total Beverages | | | 30,400,090 | | |
| | Biotechnology – 3.7% | |
| 115,993 | | | Amgen Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,476,525 | | |
| 137,704 | | | Celgene Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,403,569 | | |
| 189,920 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,901,859 | | |
| | Total Biotechnology | | | 51,781,953 | | |
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| | Building Products – 0.1% | |
| 4,369 | | | Allegion PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 242,305 | | |
| 42,748 | | | Masco Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,077,250 | | |
| | Total Building Products | | | 1,319,555 | | |
| | Capital Markets – 1.9% | |
| 201,302 | | | Charles Schwab Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,077,307 | | |
| 28,291 | | | Eaton Vance Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,157,951 | | |
| 35,528 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,886,392 | | |
| 78,237 | | | Legg Mason, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,175,509 | | |
| 150,485 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,838,818 | | |
| 47,635 | | | Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,373,176 | | |
| | Total Capital Markets | | | 26,509,153 | | |
| | Chemicals – 2.1% | |
| 128,057 | | | Dow Chemical Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,840,680 | | |
| 75,419 | | | E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,576,481 | | |
| 76,574 | | | Eastman Chemical Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,808,904 | | |
| 56,277 | | | Monsanto Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,723,413 | | |
| 48,329 | | | Olin Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,100,451 | | |
| 19,983 | | | Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 705,800 | | |
| 80,712 | | | RPM International, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,092,906 | | |
| | Total Chemicals | | | 29,848,635 | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.4% | |
| 14,145 | | | Deluxe Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 880,526 | | |
| 26,475 | | | Pitney Bowes Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 645,196 | | |
| 28,908 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 485,799 | | |
| 60,369 | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,098,137 | | |
| | Total Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 5,109,658 | | |
| | Communications Equipment – 2.6% | |
| 9,698 | | | ADTRAN, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 211,416 | | |
| 3,408 | | | Ciena Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 66,149 | | |
| 697,529 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,401,769 | | |
| 11,034 | | | JDS Uniphase Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 151,386 | | |
| 36,243 | | | Motorola Solutions Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,431,180 | | |
| 199,627 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,838,275 | | |
| | Total Communications Equipment | | | 37,100,175 | | |
| | Consumer Finance – 1.1% | |
| 75,131 | | | American Express Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,990,188 | | |
| 84,491 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,533,316 | | |
| 77,393 | | | Navient Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,672,463 | | |
| 77,393 | | | SLM Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 788,635 | | |
| | Total Consumer Finance | | | 14,984,602 | | |
| | Containers & Packaging – 0.5% | |
| 3,177 | | | Avery Dennison Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 164,823 | | |
| 87,472 | | | Packaging Corp. of America | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,827,190 | | |
| 5,718 | | | Sonoco Products Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 249,877 | | |
| | Total Containers & Packaging | | | 7,241,890 | | |
| | Distributors – 0.2% | |
| 23,190 | | | Genuine Parts Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,471,358 | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services – 0.0% | |
| 7,623 | | | Apollo Education Group, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 260,021 | | |
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BXMX Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued) December 31, 2014
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| | Diversified Financial Services – 2.3% | |
| 155,971 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,419,046 | | |
| 70,650 | | | CME Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,263,123 | | |
| 9,793 | | | FNFV Group, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 154,142 | | |
| 6,934 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,520,557 | | |
| 39,312 | | | Leucadia National Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 881,375 | | |
| | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 32,238,243 | | |
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.9% | |
| 345,821 | | | AT&T Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,616,127 | | |
| 20,819 | | | CenturyLink Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 824,016 | | |
| 192,058 | | | Frontier Communications Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,281,027 | | |
| 285,057 | | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,334,966 | | |
| 18,198 | | | Windstream Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 149,952 | | |
| | Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 27,206,088 | | |
| | Electric Utilities – 1.7% | |
| 57,289 | | | Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais, ADR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 284,726 | | |
| 55,671 | | | Duke Energy Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,650,755 | | |
| 98,619 | | | Great Plains Energy Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,801,766 | | |
| 89,635 | | | OGE Energy Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,180,250 | | |
| 181,163 | | | Pepco Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,878,720 | | |
| 11,931 | | | Pinnacle West Capital Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 815,007 | | |
| 162,938 | | | Southern Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,001,885 | | |
| | Total Electric Utilities | | | 24,613,109 | | |
| | Electrical Equipment – 0.8% | |
| 14,520 | | | Eaton Corporation PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 986,779 | | |
| 76,676 | | | Emerson Electric Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,733,209 | | |
| 11,240 | | | Hubbell Incorporated, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,200,769 | | |
| 44,800 | | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,981,760 | | |
| | Total Electrical Equipment | | | 11,902,517 | | |
| | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.2% | |
| 151,993 | | | Corning Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,485,199 | | |
| | Energy Equipment & Services – 1.5% | |
| 8,826 | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 324,002 | | |
| 29,044 | | | Ensco PLC, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 869,868 | | |
| 139,879 | | | Halliburton Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,501,441 | | |
| 72,619 | | | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,204,749 | | |
| 138,938 | | | Schlumberger Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,866,695 | | |
| 24,278 | | | Tidewater Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 786,850 | | |
| | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 20,553,605 | | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing – 1.9% | |
| 101,735 | | | CVS Caremark Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,798,098 | | |
| 84,577 | | | Kroger Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,430,689 | | |
| 69,240 | | | SUPERVALU INC., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 671,628 | | |
| 72,491 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,523,814 | | |
| 68,690 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,899,097 | | |
| | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 27,323,326 | | |
| | Food Products – 0.6% | |
| 252,157 | | | Mondelez International Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,159,603 | | |
| | Gas Utilities – 0.5% | |
| 21,816 | | | AGL Resources Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,189,190 | | |
| 46,601 | | | Atmos Energy Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,597,540 | | |
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| | Gas Utilities (continued) | |
| 44,518 | | | National Fuel Gas Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,095,337 | | |
| 4,901 | | | ONE Gas Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 202,019 | | |
| | Total Gas Utilities | | | 7,084,086 | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.8% | |
| 163,485 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,360,095 | | |
| 40,852 | | | Baxter International, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,994,043 | | |
| 1,463 | | | Halyard Health Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 66,523 | | |
| 36,821 | | | Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,679,774 | | |
| 62,936 | | | Hologic Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,682,909 | | |
| 2,456 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,299,077 | | |
| 148,378 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,712,892 | | |
| | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 25,795,313 | | |
| | Health Care Providers & Services – 2.5% | |
| 47,337 | | | Aetna Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,204,946 | | |
| 52,620 | | | Anthem Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,612,755 | | |
| 69,194 | | | Brookdale Senior Living Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,537,344 | | |
| 127,311 | | | Express Scripts, Holding Company, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,779,422 | | |
| 13,578 | | | HCA Holdings Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 996,489 | | |
| 1,116 | | | Henry Schein Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 151,943 | | |
| 15,942 | | | Kindred Healthcare Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 289,826 | | |
| 101,713 | | | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,282,167 | | |
| | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | 35,854,892 | | |
| | Health Care Technology – 0.0% | |
| 228 | | | Cerner Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,742 | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.1% | |
| 22,200 | | | Carnival Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,006,326 | | |
| 89,450 | | | International Game Technology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,543,013 | | |
| 2,272 | | | Interval Leisure Group Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 47,462 | | |
| 4,969 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 288,997 | | |
| 79,613 | | | McDonald's Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,459,738 | | |
| 21,179 | | | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,716,982 | | |
| 23,029 | | | Wynn Resorts Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,425,794 | | |
| | Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 15,488,312 | | |
| | Household Durables – 0.8% | |
| 2,893 | | | Garmin Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 152,837 | | |
| 50,944 | | | KB Home | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 843,123 | | |
| 112,138 | | | Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,271,336 | | |
| 1,285 | | | Tupperware Brands Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 80,955 | | |
| 28,733 | | | Whirlpool Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,566,731 | | |
| | Total Household Durables | | | 10,914,982 | | |
| | Household Products – 2.1% | |
| 112,988 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,817,640 | | |
| 26,227 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,030,268 | | |
| 209,355 | | | Procter & Gamble Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,070,147 | | |
| | Total Household Products | | | 29,918,055 | | |
| | Industrial Conglomerates – 2.0% | |
| 52,523 | | | 3M Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,630,579 | | |
| 638,566 | | | General Electric Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,136,563 | | |
| 24,839 | | | Roper Industries Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,883,578 | | |
| | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 28,650,720 | | |
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| | Insurance – 2.6% | |
| 107,121 | | | Allstate Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7,525,250 | | |
| 92,845 | | | American International Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,200,248 | | |
| 34,937 | | | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,644,834 | | |
| 40,755 | | | CNO Financial Group Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 701,801 | | |
| 29,385 | | | FNF Group | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,012,313 | | |
| 65,958 | | | Genworth Financial Inc., Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 560,643 | | |
| 50,188 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,092,338 | | |
| 2,764 | | | Kemper Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 99,808 | | |
| 77,588 | | | Lincoln National Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,474,500 | | |
| 161,940 | | | Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,269,446 | | |
| 35,787 | | | Travelers Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,788,054 | | |
| | Total Insurance | | | 36,369,235 | | |
| | Internet & Catalog Retail – 2.0% | |
| 42,506 | | | Amazon.com, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,191,737 | | |
| 30,273 | | | HSN, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,300,748 | | |
| 8,870 | | | Lands' End Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 478,625 | | |
| 8,340 | | | Netflix, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,849,027 | | |
| 8,866 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The), (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,109,102 | | |
| | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 28,929,239 | | |
| | Internet Software & Services – 4.9% | |
| 50,540 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,181,998 | | |
| 168,485 | | | eBay Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,455,378 | | |
| 203,647 | | | Facebook Inc., Class A Shares, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,888,539 | | |
| 32,276 | | | Google Inc., Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,127,582 | | |
| 36,288 | | | Google Inc., Class C, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,102,003 | | |
| 20,261 | | | IAC/InterActiveCorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,231,666 | | |
| 55,336 | | | VeriSign, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,154,152 | | |
| | Total Internet Software & Services | | | 69,141,318 | | |
| | IT Services – 3.0% | |
| 2,081 | | | Alliance Data Systems Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 595,270 | | |
| 115,333 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,615,312 | | |
| 83,491 | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,193,140 | | |
| 56,245 | | | International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,023,948 | | |
| 135,325 | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,247,955 | | |
| 42,580 | | | Visa Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,164,476 | | |
| | Total IT Services | | | 41,840,101 | | |
| | Leisure Products – 0.4% | |
| 29,141 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 901,768 | | |
| 35,686 | | | Polaris Industries Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,397,151 | | |
| | Total Leisure Products | | | 6,298,919 | | |
| | Machinery – 1.8% | |
| 34,404 | | | Caterpillar Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,148,998 | | |
| 14,523 | | | Cummins Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,093,781 | | |
| 21,151 | | | Deere & Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,871,229 | | |
| 39,621 | | | Graco Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,176,812 | | |
| 35,953 | | | Hillenbrand Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,240,379 | | |
| 13,107 | | | Ingersoll Rand PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 830,853 | | |
| 12,886 | | | Joy Global Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 599,457 | | |
| 16,893 | | | Parker Hannifin Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,178,352 | | |
| 10,877 | | | Snap-on Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,487,321 | | |
| 22,230 | | | SPX Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,910,002 | | |
| 47,536 | | | Stanley Black & Decker Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,567,259 | | |
| 57,774 | | | Timken Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,465,794 | | |
| | Total Machinery | | | 25,570,237 | | |
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| | Media – 3.4% | |
| 37,547 | | | CBS Corporation, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,077,851 | | |
| 178,287 | | | Comcast Corporation, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,342,429 | | |
| 6,400 | | | DISH Network Corporation, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 466,496 | | |
| 137,430 | | | New York Times Company, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,816,825 | | |
| 2,025 | | | News Corporation Class B Shares, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 30,537 | | |
| 186,868 | | | News Corporation, Class A Shares, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,931,959 | | |
| 92,661 | | | Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,178,448 | | |
| 148,755 | | | Regal Entertainment Group, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,177,407 | | |
| 207,442 | | | Walt Disney Company (The) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,538,962 | | |
| | Total Media | | | 47,560,914 | | |
| | Metals & Mining – 0.7% | |
| 264,892 | | | Alcoa Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,182,645 | | |
| 20,083 | | | Barrick Gold Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 215,892 | | |
| 62,035 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,449,138 | | |
| 148,596 | | | Hecla Mining Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 414,583 | | |
| 38,316 | | | Newmont Mining Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 724,172 | | |
| 24,595 | | | Nucor Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,206,385 | | |
| 41,917 | | | Southern Copper Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,182,059 | | |
| 29,212 | | | TimkenSteel Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,081,720 | | |
| | Total Metals & Mining | | | 10,456,594 | | |
| | Multiline Retail – 1.1% | |
| 4,000 | | | Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 316,840 | | |
| 80,174 | | | Macy's, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,271,441 | | |
| 67,816 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,383,912 | | |
| 20,838 | | | Sears Holdings Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 687,237 | | |
| 59,302 | | | Target Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,501,615 | | |
| | Total Multiline Retail | | | 16,161,045 | | |
| | Multi-Utilities – 1.3% | |
| 102,253 | | | Ameren Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,716,931 | | |
| 57,390 | | | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,788,314 | | |
| 28,753 | | | Integrys Energy Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,238,421 | | |
| 15,734 | | | NorthWestern Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 890,230 | | |
| 157,390 | | | Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,517,520 | | |
| | Total Multi-Utilities | | | 18,151,416 | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.6% | |
| 118,053 | | | California Resources Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 650,472 | | |
| 9,051 | | | Cenovus Energy Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 186,632 | | |
| 184,150 | | | Chevron Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,657,947 | | |
| 159,197 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,994,145 | | |
| 53,708 | | | CONSOL Energy Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,815,867 | | |
| 66,781 | | | Continental Resources Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,561,719 | | |
| 181,113 | | | Encana Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,512,037 | | |
| 314,337 | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 29,060,456 | | |
| 40,814 | | | Hess Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,012,889 | | |
| 81,683 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,584,467 | | |
| 85,323 | | | ONEOK, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,248,232 | | |
| 2,376 | | | PetroChina Company Limited, ADR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 263,641 | | |
| 93,255 | | | Phillips 66 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,686,384 | | |
| 122,639 | | | SandRidge Energy Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 223,203 | | |
| 23,753 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 754,870 | | |
| 129 | | | Total SA, Sponsored ADR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,605 | | |
| 58,070 | | | Valero Energy Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,874,465 | | |
| | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 93,094,031 | | |
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| | Pharmaceuticals – 5.5% | |
| 133,794 | | | AbbVie Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,755,479 | | |
| 171,532 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,125,534 | | |
| 88,855 | | | Eli Lilly and Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,130,106 | | |
| 207,418 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,689,700 | | |
| 251,757 | | | Merck & Co. Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,297,280 | | |
| 525,734 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,376,614 | | |
| | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 77,374,713 | | |
| | Professional Services – 0.1% | |
| 18,195 | | | Manpower Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,240,353 | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trust – 1.9% | |
| 32,859 | | | Annaly Capital Management Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 355,206 | | |
| 69,995 | | | Apartment Investment & Management Company, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,600,314 | | |
| 109,496 | | | Brandywine Realty Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,749,746 | | |
| 34,687 | | | CBL & Associates Properties Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 673,622 | | |
| 185,124 | | | CubeSmart | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,085,687 | | |
| 28,573 | | | DCT Industrial Trust Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,018,913 | | |
| 17,768 | | | Equity Commonwealth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 456,105 | | |
| 58,810 | | | Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,450,153 | | |
| 42,070 | | | Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,149,352 | | |
| 25,724 | | | Hospitality Properties Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 797,444 | | |
| 168,278 | | | Lexington Realty Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,847,692 | | |
| 55,742 | | | Liberty Property Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,097,571 | | |
| 17,263 | | | Medical Properties Trust Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 237,884 | | |
| 19,790 | | | MFA Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 158,122 | | |
| 26,716 | | | Senior Housing Properties Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 590,691 | | |
| 42,454 | | | Ventas Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,043,952 | | |
| 34,826 | | | Weyerhaeuser Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,249,905 | | |
| | Total Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 26,562,359 | | |
| | Road & Rail – 0.3% | |
| 37,268 | | | Norfolk Southern Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,084,945 | | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.7% | |
| 98,918 | | | Altera Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,654,031 | | |
| 89,419 | | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,964,543 | | |
| 122,324 | | | Broadcom Corporation, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,300,299 | | |
| 511,190 | | | Intel Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,551,085 | | |
| 38,906 | | | Intersil Corporation, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 562,970 | | |
| 3,087 | | | Lam Research Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 244,923 | | |
| 81,111 | | | Linear Technology Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,698,662 | | |
| 24,776 | | | Microchip Technology Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,117,645 | | |
| 27,856 | | | NVIDIA Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 558,513 | | |
| | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 38,652,671 | | |
| | Software – 4.6% | |
| 116,498 | | | Activision Blizzard Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,347,435 | | |
| 110,054 | | | Adobe Systems Incorporated, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,000,926 | | |
| 61,718 | | | Autodesk, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,706,783 | | |
| 38,444 | | | CDK Global Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,566,977 | | |
| 757,433 | | | Microsoft Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 35,182,763 | | |
| 260,115 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,697,372 | | |
| 34,306 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,034,689 | | |
| | Total Software | | | 64,536,945 | | |
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| | Specialty Retail – 2.5% | |
| 26,622 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 762,454 | | |
| 65,683 | | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 911,680 | | |
| 68,470 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,668,961 | | |
| 46,645 | | | CarMax, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,105,624 | | |
| 7,749 | | | CST Brands Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 337,934 | | |
| 50,159 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,112,195 | | |
| 88,874 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,329,104 | | |
| 50,590 | | | L Brands Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,378,565 | | |
| 130,011 | | | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,944,757 | | |
| 472 | | | Ross Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 44,491 | | |
| 13,465 | | | Tiffany & Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,438,870 | | |
| 28,637 | | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,963,925 | | |
| | Total Specialty Retail | | | 35,998,560 | | |
| | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 5.0% | |
| 503,013 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 55,522,575 | | |
| 239,417 | | | EMC Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,120,262 | | |
| 118,686 | | | Hewlett-Packard Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,762,869 | | |
| 65,269 | | | NetApp, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,705,400 | | |
| | Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 70,111,106 | | |
| | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.1% | |
| 15,064 | | | VF Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,128,294 | | |
| | Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.1% | |
| 50,725 | | | Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 513,337 | | |
| 40,800 | | | MGIC Investment Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 380,256 | | |
| | Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | | | 893,593 | | |
| | Tobacco – 1.4% | |
| 157,352 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,752,733 | | |
| 99,883 | | | Philip Morris International Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,135,470 | | |
| 53,678 | | | Reynolds American Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,449,884 | | |
| 5,632 | | | Vector Group Ltd. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 120,017 | | |
| | Total Tobacco | | | 19,458,104 | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0% | |
| 116,407 | | | Sprint Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 483,089 | | |
| | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $802,254,334) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,394,154,653 | | |
Principal Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Coupon | | Maturity | | | | Value | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.3% | |
$ | 46,951
| | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, date 12/31/14, repurchase price $46,951,180, collateralized by $44,550,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, due 5/15/21, value $47,891,250 | | | 0.000 | % | | 1/02/15 | | | | $ | 46,951,180 | | |
| | Total Short-Term Investments (cost $46,951,180) | | | 46,951,180 | | |
| | Total Investments (cost $849,205,514) – 101.9% | | | 1,441,105,833 | | |
| | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (1.9)% (3) | | | (27,556,955 | ) | |
| | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 1,413,548,878 | | |
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BXMX Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued) December 31, 2014
Investments in Derivatives as of December 31, 2014
Options Written outstanding:
Option Type | | Number of Contracts | | Description | | Exchange-Traded/ Over-the-Counter | | Broker/ Counterparty | | Notional Amount (4) | | Expiration Date | | Strike Price | | Value (3) | |
Call | | | (669 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | $ | (137,814,000 | ) | | 1/02/15 | | $ | 2,060 | | | $ | (538,545 | ) | |
Call | | | (648 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (135,432,000 | ) | | 1/09/15 | | | 2,090 | | | | (304,560 | ) | |
Call | | | (716 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (143,200,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,000 | | | | (4,990,520 | ) | |
Call | | | (680 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (137,700,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,025 | | | | (3,342,200 | ) | |
Call | | | (544 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (111,520,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,050 | | | | (1,670,080 | ) | |
Call | | | (346 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (71,795,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,075 | | | | (546,680 | ) | |
Call | | | (279 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (55,800,000 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,000 | | | | (2,368,710 | ) | |
Call | | | (1,257 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (254,542,500 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,025 | | | | (8,296,200 | ) | |
Call | | | (789 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (161,745,000 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,050 | | | | (3,850,320 | ) | |
Call | | | (773 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (160,397,500 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,075 | | | | (2,635,930 | ) | |
| | | (6,701 | ) | | Total Options Written (premiums received $31,623,174) | | | | | | $ | (1,369,946,000 | ) | | | | | | $ | (28,543,745 | ) | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry subclassifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2) Non-income producing; issuer has not declared a dividend within the past twelve months.
(3) Other Assets Less Liabilities includes the Value of derivative instruments as listed within Investments in Derivatives as of the end of the reporting period.
(4) For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Strike Price by 100.
(5) The Fund may designate up to 100% of its common stock investments to cover outstanding options written.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2014
Shares | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.6% | |
| | COMMON STOCK – 95.5% | |
| | Aerospace & Defense – 8.4% | |
| 209,000 | | | Boeing Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 27,165,820 | | |
| 209,000 | | | United Technologies Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,035,000 | | |
| | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 51,200,820 | | |
| | Banks – 2.2% | |
| 209,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,079,220 | | |
| | Beverages – 1.5% | |
| 209,000 | | | Coca-Cola Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,823,980 | | |
| | Capital Markets – 6.7% | |
| 209,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,510,470 | | |
| | Chemicals – 2.5% | |
| 209,000 | | | E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,453,460 | | |
| | Communications Equipment – 1.0% | |
| 209,000 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,813,335 | | |
| | Consumer Finance – 3.2% | |
| 209,000 | | | American Express Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,445,360 | | |
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.8% | |
| 209,000 | | | AT&T Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,020,310 | | |
| 209,000 | | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,777,020 | | |
| | Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,797,330 | | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing – 3.0% | |
| 209,000 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,948,920 | | |
| | Health Care Providers & Services – 3.5% | |
| 209,000 | | | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,127,810 | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.2% | |
| 209,000 | | | McDonald's Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,583,300 | | |
| | Household Products – 3.1% | |
| 209,000 | | | Procter & Gamble Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,037,810 | | |
| | Industrial Conglomerates – 6.5% | |
| 209,000 | | | 3M Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 34,342,880 | | |
| 209,000 | | | General Electric Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,281,430 | | |
| | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,624,310 | | |
| | Insurance – 3.6% | |
| 209,000 | | | Travelers Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,122,650 | | |
| | IT Services – 14.6% | |
| 209,000 | | | International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33,531,960 | | |
| 209,000 | | | Visa Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 54,799,800 | | |
| | Total IT Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 88,331,760 | | |
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DIAX Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued) December 31, 2014
Shares | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | Machinery – 3.1% | |
| 209,000 | | | Caterpillar Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,129,770 | | |
| | Media – 3.2% | |
| 209,000 | | | Walt Disney Company (The) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,685,710 | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 7.0% | |
| 209,000 | | | Chevron Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,445,620 | | |
| 209,000 | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,322,050 | | |
| | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,767,670 | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals – 6.6% | |
| 209,000 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,855,130 | | |
| 209,000 | | | Merck & Co. Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,869,110 | | |
| 209,000 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,510,350 | | |
| | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,234,590 | | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.3% | |
| 209,000 | | | Intel Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,584,610 | | |
| | Software – 1.6% | |
| 209,000 | | | Microsoft Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,708,050 | | |
| | Specialty Retail – 3.6% | |
| 209,000 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,938,730 | | |
| | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.3% | |
| 209,000 | | | Nike, Inc., Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,095,350 | | |
| | Total Common Stocks (cost $375,823,965) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 580,045,015 | | |
Shares | | Description (1), (2) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS – 4.1% | |
| 20,000 | | | PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,065,000 | | |
| 40,000 | | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,220,000 | | |
| 80,000 | | | SPDR® Dow Jones® Industrial Average ETF Trust, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,230,400 | | |
| | Total Exchange-Traded Funds (cost $23,182,907) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,515,400 | | |
| | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $399,006,872) | | | 604,560,415 | | |
Principal Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Coupon | | Maturity | | Ratings (3) | | Value | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.8% | |
| | U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS – 0.8% | |
$ | 5,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, (4) | | | 0.000 | % | | 1/15/15 | | AAA | | $ | 4,999,955 | | |
| | Total Short-Term Investments (cost $4,999,913) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,999,955 | | |
| | Total Investments (cost $404,006,785) – 100.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 609,560,370 | | |
| | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.4)% (5) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,251,722 | ) | |
| | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 607,308,648 | | |
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Investments in Derivatives as of December 31, 2014
Options Written outstanding:
Option Type | | Number of Contracts | | Description | | Exchange-Traded/ Over-the-Counter | | Broker/ Counterparty | | Notional Amount (6) | | Expiration Date | | Strike Price | | Value (5) | |
Call | | | (750 | ) | | 3M Co. | | Over-the-Counter | | JPMorgan Chase | | $ | (12,188,250 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | $ | 162.5100 | | | $ | (202,573 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | 3M Co. | | Over-the-Counter | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (11,904,665 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 163.0776 | | | | (105,677 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | American Express Company | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (6,778,780 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 92.8600 | | | | (44,553 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | AT&T Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (2,583,470 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 35.3900 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Boeing Company | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (10,022,900 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 137.3000 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Caterpillar Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (7,889,782 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 108.0792 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Chevron Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (8,755,620 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 119.9400 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (2,012,610 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 27.5700 | | | | (12,952 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Coca-Cola Company | | Over-the-Counter | | Citigroup | | | (3,296,680 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 45.1600 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | | Over-the-Counter | | Citigroup | | | (5,372,070 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 73.5900 | | | | (43,072 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (7,126,990 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 97.6300 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | General Electric Company | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (2,010,420 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 27.5400 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (14,152,510 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 193.8700 | | | | (80,579 | ) | |
Call | | | (750 | ) | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (15,166,500 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 202.2200 | | | | (12,451 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Home Depot, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Citigroup | | | (7,327,010 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 100.3700 | | | | (335,990 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | IBM Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (12,073,470 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 165.3900 | | | | (79 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Intel Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | HSBC | | | (2,699,175 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 36.9750 | | | | (3,873 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Johnson & Johnson | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (7,958,460 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 109.0200 | | | | (2 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (4,539,140 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 62.1800 | | | | (26,893 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | McDonald's Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (7,235,030 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 99.1100 | | | | (5 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Merck & Co. Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Citigroup | | | (4,412,120 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 60.4400 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Microsoft Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (3,543,420 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 48.5400 | | | | (134 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Nike, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (7,293,430 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 99.9100 | | | | (27 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Pfizer Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (2,249,860 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 30.8200 | | | | (27,169 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Procter & Gamble Company | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (6,560,510 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 89.8700 | | | | (91,097 | ) | |
Call | | | (400 | ) | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (8,440,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 211.0000 | | | | (14,600 | ) | |
Put | | | (50 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (9,950,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 1,990.0000 | | | | (53,250 | ) | |
Put | | | (75 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (15,075,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,010.0000 | | | | (102,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (50 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (10,625,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,125.0000 | | | | (9,750 | ) | |
Call | | | (800 | ) | | SPDR® Dow Jones® Industrial Average ETF Trust | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (14,560,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 182.0000 | | | | (30,800 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Travelers Companies, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (7,728,510 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 105.8700 | | | | (30,657 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | United Technologies Corporation | | Over-the-Counter | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (8,100,503 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 110.9658 | | | | (294,976 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | | Over-the-Counter | | Citigroup | | | (7,215,320 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 98.8400 | | | | (166,645 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (3,685,770 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 50.4900 | | | | — | | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Visa Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | UBS | | | (18,958,830 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 259.7100 | | | | (220,129 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | Over-the-Counter | | Citigroup | | | (6,359,030 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 87.1100 | | | | (320 | ) | |
Call | | | (730 | ) | | Walt Disney Company | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (6,744,470 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 92.3900 | | | | (133,960 | ) | |
Call | | | (140 | ) | | S&P 400® Index | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (21,014,000 | ) | | 1/23/15 | | | 1,501.0000 | | | | (24,431 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | S&P 400® Index | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (15,192,008 | ) | | 1/30/15 | | | 1,519.2008 | | | | (17,752 | ) | |
| | | (25,015 | ) | | Total Options Written (premiums received $2,357,314) | | | | | | | | $ | (328,801,313 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,086,396 | ) | |
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DIAX Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued) December 31, 2014
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) All percentages in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2) A copy of the most recent financial statements for the exchange-traded funds in which the Fund invests can be obtained directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission on its website at http://www.sec.gov.
(3) Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor's Group ("Standard & Poor's"), Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch") rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor's, Baa by Moody's or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives.
(5) Other Assets Less Liabilities includes the Value of derivative instruments as listed within Investments in Derivatives as of the end of the reporting period.
(6) For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Strike Price by 100.
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
(formerly Nuveen Equity Premium and Growth Fund (JPG))
Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2014
Shares | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 101.9% | |
| | COMMON STOCKS – 96.6% | |
| | Aerospace & Defense – 2.6% | |
| 13,360 | | | Boeing Company | | $ | 1,736,533 | | |
| 14,778 | | | Honeywell International Inc. | | | 1,476,618 | | |
| 11,161 | | | Raytheon Company | | | 1,207,285 | | |
| 18,456 | | | United Technologies Corporation | | | 2,122,440 | | |
| | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 6,542,876 | | |
| | Air Freight & Logistics – 0.7% | |
| 15,007 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 1,668,328 | | |
| | Airlines – 0.1% | |
| 13,205 | | | Latam Airlines Group S.A, Sponsored ADR, (3) | | | 158,196 | | |
| | Auto Components – 0.2% | |
| 9,310 | | | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | | | 322,592 | | |
| 5,900 | | | Dana Holding Corporation | | | 128,266 | | |
| | Total Auto Components | | | 450,858 | | |
| | Automobiles – 0.5% | |
| 79,596 | | | Ford Motor Company | | | 1,233,738 | | |
| | Banks – 6.5% | |
| 174,285 | | | Bank of America Corporation, (2) | | | 3,117,959 | | |
| 44,963 | | | Citigroup Inc. | | | 2,432,948 | | |
| 12,743 | | | Comerica Incorporated | | | 596,882 | | |
| 12,783 | | | Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 260,454 | | |
| 11,582 | | | First Horizon National Corporation | | | 157,284 | | |
| 8,574 | | | FirstMerit Corporation | | | 161,963 | | |
| 49,105 | | | Huntington BancShares Inc. | | | 516,585 | | |
| 45,866 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 2,870,294 | | |
| 33,673 | | | Regions Financial Corporation | | | 355,587 | | |
| 33,569 | | | U.S. Bancorp | | | 1,508,927 | | |
| 78,213 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | 4,287,637 | | |
| | Total Banks | | | 16,266,520 | | |
| | Beverages – 2.0% | |
| 59,322 | | | Coca-Cola Company | | | 2,504,575 | | |
| 27,803 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 2,629,052 | | |
| | Total Beverages | | | 5,133,627 | | |
| | Biotechnology – 2.9% | |
| 13,002 | | | Amgen Inc. | | | 2,071,089 | | |
| 20,828 | | | Celgene Corporation, (3) | | | 2,329,820 | | |
| 29,992 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., (3) | | | 2,827,046 | | |
| 10,546 | | | PDL Biopahrma Inc. | | | 81,310 | | |
| | Total Biotechnology | | | 7,309,265 | | |
| | Capital Markets – 1.9% | |
| 46,972 | | | Charles Schwab Corporation | | | 1,418,085 | | |
| 16,113 | | | Federated Investors Inc. | | | 530,601 | | |
| 6,627 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 1,284,511 | | |
| 30,033 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 1,165,280 | | |
| 6,720 | | | Waddel & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 334,790 | | |
| | Total Capital Markets | | | 4,733,267 | | |
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) December 31, 2014
Shares | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | Chemicals – 2.6% | |
| 14,584 | | | Dow Chemical Company | | $ | 665,176 | | |
| 17,703 | | | E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | | | 1,308,960 | | |
| 9,690 | | | Eastman Chemical Company | | | 735,083 | | |
| 10,640 | | | Monsanto Company | | | 1,271,161 | | |
| 15,626 | | | Olin Corporation | | | 355,804 | | |
| 5,610 | | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 1,296,752 | | |
| 16,530 | | | RPM International, Inc. | | | 838,236 | | |
| | Total Chemicals | | | 6,471,172 | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.2% | |
| 9,103 | | | Deluxe Corporation | | | 566,662 | | |
| | Communications Equipment – 1.9% | |
| 73,511 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 2,044,708 | | |
| 11,542 | | | Motorola Solutions Inc. | | | 774,237 | | |
| 27,896 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 2,073,510 | | |
| | Total Communications Equipment | | | 4,892,455 | | |
| | Consumer Finance – 0.8% | |
| 20,573 | | | American Express Company | | | 1,914,112 | | |
| | Containers & Packaging – 0.5% | |
| 5,330 | | | Avery Dennison Corporation | | | 276,520 | | |
| 11,450 | | | Packaging Corp. of America | | | 893,673 | | |
| | Total Containers & Packaging | | | 1,170,193 | | |
| | Distributors – 0.0% | |
| 796 | | | Genuine Parts Company | | | 84,830 | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services – 0.1% | |
| 5,562 | | | Apollo Education Group, Inc., (3) | | | 189,720 | | |
| | Diversified Financial Services – 2.3% | |
| 27,775 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B, (3) | | | 4,170,416 | | |
| 10,081 | | | CME Group, Inc. | | | 893,681 | | |
| 5,884 | | | FNFV Group, (3) | | | 92,614 | | |
| 2,724 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 597,346 | | |
| | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 5,754,057 | | |
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.0% | |
| 70,546 | | | AT&T Inc. | | | 2,369,640 | | |
| 52,803 | | | Frontier Communications Corporation | | | 352,196 | | |
| 47,412 | | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | | 2,217,933 | | |
| | Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 4,939,769 | | |
| | Electric Utilities – 0.7% | |
| 20,970 | | | Duke Energy Corporation | | | 1,751,834 | | |
| 876 | | | Great Plains Energy Incorporated | | | 24,887 | | |
| | Total Electric Utilities | | | 1,776,721 | | |
| | Electrical Equipment – 0.8% | |
| 3,151 | | | Eaton PLC | | | 214,142 | | |
| 16,404 | | | Emerson Electric Company | | | 1,012,619 | | |
| 6,854 | | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 762,165 | | |
| | Total Electrical Equipment | | | 1,988,926 | | |
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| | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.3% | |
| 35,466 | | | Corning Incorporated | | $ | 813,235 | | |
| | Energy Equipment & Services – 1.6% | |
| 12,363 | | | Baker Hughes Incorporated | | | 693,193 | | |
| 358 | | | Carbo Ceramics Inc. | | | 14,338 | | |
| 24,408 | | | Halliburton Company | | | 959,967 | | |
| 9,961 | | | National-Oilwell Varco Inc. | | | 652,744 | | |
| 4,128 | | | Paragon Offshore PLC | | | 11,435 | | |
| 20,806 | | | Schlumberger Limited | | | 1,777,040 | | |
| 1,856 | | | Seventy Seven Energy Inc., (3) | | | 10,041 | | |
| | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 4,118,758 | | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing – 2.3% | |
| 28,828 | | | CVS Caremark Corporation | | | 2,776,425 | | |
| 20,328 | | | SUPERVALU INC., (3) | | | 197,182 | | |
| 24,502 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 2,104,232 | | |
| 11,974 | | | Whole Foods Market, Inc. | | | 603,729 | | |
| | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 5,681,568 | | |
| | Food Products – 0.9% | |
| 13,960 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | | | 725,920 | | |
| 17,628 | | | ConAgra Foods, Inc. | | | 639,544 | | |
| 15,625 | | | Kraft Foods Inc. | | | 979,063 | | |
| | Total Food Products | | | 2,344,527 | | |
| | Gas Utilities – 0.3% | |
| 12,938 | | | AGL Resources Inc. | | | 705,250 | | |
| 3,659 | | | ONE Gas Inc. | | | 150,824 | | |
| | Total Gas Utilities | | | 856,074 | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.9% | |
| 45,691 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 2,057,009 | | |
| 28,854 | | | Boston Scientific Corporation, (3) | | | 382,316 | | |
| 1,217 | | | Halyard Health Inc., (3) | | | 55,337 | | |
| 3,976 | | | Hologic Inc., (3) | | | 106,318 | | |
| 31,998 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 2,310,256 | | |
| | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 4,911,236 | | |
| | Health Care Providers & Services – 2.6% | |
| 9,358 | | | Aetna Inc. | | | 831,271 | | |
| 6,848 | | | Anthem Inc. | | | 860,588 | | |
| 1,637 | | | Brookdale Senior Living Inc., (3) | | | 60,029 | | |
| 16,284 | | | Express Scripts, Holding Company, (3) | | | 1,378,766 | | |
| 5,614 | | | Humana Inc. | | | 806,339 | | |
| 3,233 | | | McKesson HBOC Inc. | | | 671,106 | | |
| 6,162 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corporation, (3) | | | 312,229 | | |
| 16,804 | | | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | | | 1,698,716 | | |
| | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | 6,619,044 | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.3% | |
| 9,393 | | | International Game Technology | | | 162,029 | | |
| 19,052 | | | McDonald's Corporation | | | 1,785,172 | | |
| 13,188 | | | MGM Resorts International, (3) | | | 281,959 | | |
| 3,526 | | | Restaurant Brands International Inc., (3) | | | 137,655 | | |
| 43,350 | | | The Wendy's Company | | | 391,451 | | |
| 5,749 | | | Wyndham Worldwide Corporation | | | 493,034 | | |
| | Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 3,251,300 | | |
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Shares | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | Household Durables – 0.7% | |
| 9,410 | | | KB Home | | $ | 155,736 | | |
| 9,325 | | | Lennar Corporation, Class A | | | 417,853 | | |
| 16,964 | | | Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | | | 646,159 | | |
| 2,393 | | | Whirlpool Corporation | | | 463,620 | | |
| | Total Household Durables | | | 1,683,368 | | |
| | Household Products – 2.0% | |
| 10,456 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Company | | | 723,451 | | |
| 9,737 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | | | 1,125,013 | | |
| 36,241 | | | Procter & Gamble Company | | | 3,301,193 | | |
| | Total Household Products | | | 5,149,657 | | |
| | Industrial Conglomerates – 2.1% | |
| 15,041 | | | 3M Co. | | | 2,471,537 | | |
| 108,753 | | | General Electric Company | | | 2,748,188 | | |
| | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 5,219,725 | | |
| | Insurance – 2.7% | |
| 16,090 | | | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 757,517 | | |
| 17,655 | | | FNF Group | | | 608,215 | | |
| 20,130 | | | Genworth Financial Inc., Class A, (3) | | | 171,105 | | |
| 4,060 | | | Kemper Corporation | | | 146,607 | | |
| 24,791 | | | Lincoln National Corporation | | | 1,429,697 | | |
| 26,240 | | | Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | | 1,501,978 | | |
| 308 | | | Mercury General Corporation | | | 17,454 | | |
| 10,189 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 921,697 | | |
| 11,626 | | | Travelers Companies, Inc. | | | 1,230,612 | | |
| | Total Insurance | | | 6,784,882 | | |
| | Internet & Catalog Retail – 1.1% | |
| 6,622 | | | Amazon.com, Inc., (3) | | | 2,055,138 | | |
| 690 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The), (3) | | | 786,745 | | |
| | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 2,841,883 | | |
| | Internet Software & Services – 3.8% | |
| 3,711 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc., (3) | | | 233,645 | | |
| 20,356 | | | eBay Inc., (3) | | | 1,142,379 | | |
| 30,700 | | | Facebook Inc., Class A Shares, (3) | | | 2,395,214 | | |
| 4,020 | | | Google Inc., Class A, (3) | | | 2,133,253 | | |
| 4,020 | | | Google Inc., Class C, (3) | | | 2,116,128 | | |
| 6,424 | | | VeriSign, Inc., (3) | | | 366,168 | | |
| 23,856 | | | Yahoo! Inc., (3) | | | 1,204,967 | | |
| | Total Internet Software & Services | | | 9,591,754 | | |
| | IT Services – 2.7% | |
| 18,774 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Class A, (3) | | | 988,639 | | |
| 11,474 | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 713,683 | | |
| 12,300 | | | International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | | | 1,973,412 | | |
| 11,192 | | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | 964,303 | | |
| 8,506 | | | Visa Inc. | | | 2,230,273 | | |
| | Total IT Services | | | 6,870,310 | | |
| | Leisure Products – 0.1% | |
| 4,188 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | 129,598 | | |
| 634 | | | Polaris Industries Inc. | | | 95,886 | | |
| | Total Leisure Products | | | 225,484 | | |
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Shares | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.3% | |
| 1,370 | | | Covance, Inc., (3) | | $ | 142,261 | | |
| 3,862 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 483,870 | | |
| | Total Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 626,131 | | |
| | Machinery – 2.5% | |
| 12,391 | | | Caterpillar Inc. | | | 1,134,148 | | |
| 3,049 | | | Cummins Inc. | | | 439,574 | | |
| 11,246 | | | Deere & Company | | | 994,934 | | |
| 13,943 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc., (2) | | | 1,320,402 | | |
| 5,351 | | | Pentair Limited | | | 355,413 | | |
| 7,483 | | | Snap-on Incorporated | | | 1,023,225 | | |
| 10,851 | | | Stanley Black & Decker Inc. | | | 1,042,564 | | |
| | Total Machinery | | | 6,310,260 | | |
| | Media – 3.1% | |
| 12,544 | | | CBS Corporation, Class B | | | 694,185 | | |
| 47,245 | | | Comcast Corporation, Class A, (2) | | | 2,740,682 | | |
| 8,126 | | | Gannett Company Inc. | | | 259,463 | | |
| 18,337 | | | New York Times, Class A | | | 242,415 | | |
| 26,035 | | | Regal Entertainment Group, Class A | | | 556,108 | | |
| 40,491 | | | Twenty First Century Fox Inc., Class A Shares | | | 1,555,057 | | |
| 17,340 | | | Walt Disney Company | | | 1,633,255 | | |
| 13,471 | | | World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. | | | 166,232 | | |
| | Total Media | | | 7,847,397 | | |
| | Metals & Mining – 0.3% | |
| 18,970 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 443,139 | | |
| 10,237 | | | Southern Copper Corporation | | | 288,683 | | |
| 5,047 | | | United States Steel Corporation | | | 134,957 | | |
| | Total Metals & Mining | | | 866,779 | | |
| | Multiline Retail – 0.8% | |
| 7,375 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 585,501 | | |
| 18,608 | | | Target Corporation | | | 1,412,533 | | |
| | Total Multiline Retail | | | 1,998,034 | | |
| | Multi-Utilities – 1.6% | |
| 14,000 | | | Ameren Corporation | | | 645,820 | | |
| 52,946 | | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc., (2) | | | 1,240,525 | | |
| 7,260 | | | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 479,233 | | |
| 22,250 | | | Dominion Resources, Inc. | | | 1,711,025 | | |
| | Total Multi-Utilities | | | 4,076,603 | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 7.2% | |
| 6,406 | | | California Resources Corporation, (3) | | | 35,297 | | |
| 17,341 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corporation | | | 339,363 | | |
| 27,692 | | | Chevron Corporation, (2) | | | 3,106,489 | | |
| 20,462 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | 1,413,106 | | |
| 11,317 | | | CONSOL Energy Inc. | | | 382,628 | | |
| 13,872 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 1,277,195 | | |
| 63,992 | | | Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 5,916,060 | | |
| 7,395 | | | Hess Corporation | | | 545,899 | | |
| 20,768 | | | Marathon Oil Corporation | | | 587,527 | | |
| 6,036 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corporation | | | 544,809 | | |
| 16,016 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | | | 1,291,050 | | |
| 10,602 | | | ONEOK, Inc. | | | 527,874 | | |
| 8,489 | | | Peabody Energy Corporation | | | 65,705 | | |
| 10,973 | | | Phillips 66 | | | 786,764 | | |
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Shares | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued) | |
| 17,375 | | | Southwestern Energy Company, (3) | | $ | 474,164 | | |
| 16,856 | | | Valero Energy Corporation | | | 834,372 | | |
| | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 18,128,302 | | |
| | Personal Products – 0.1% | |
| 21,653 | | | Avon Products, Inc. | | | 203,322 | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals – 6.2% | |
| 30,542 | | | AbbVie Inc. | | | 1,998,668 | | |
| 476 | | | AstraZeneca PLC | | | 33,501 | | |
| 33,890 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 2,000,527 | | |
| 12,124 | | | Eli Lilly and Company | | | 836,435 | | |
| 46,221 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 4,833,330 | | |
| 50,045 | | | Merck & Co. Inc. | | | 2,842,056 | | |
| 100,558 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | 3,132,382 | | |
| 1,443 | | | Sanofi-Aventis | | | 65,815 | | |
| | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 15,742,714 | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trust – 2.1% | |
| 4,244 | | | Annaly Capital Management Inc. | | | 45,878 | | |
| 35,857 | | | Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 572,995 | | |
| 14,334 | | | CubeSmart | | | 316,351 | | |
| 16,442 | | | Hospitality Properties Trust | | | 509,702 | | |
| 4,323 | | | Lamar Advertising Company | | | 231,886 | | |
| 54,457 | | | Lexington Realty Trust | | | 597,938 | | |
| 32,604 | | | Senior Housing Properties Trust | | | 720,874 | | |
| 22,188 | | | Ventas Inc. | | | 1,590,880 | | |
| 19,112 | | | Weyerhaeuser Company | | | 685,930 | | |
| | Total Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 5,272,434 | | |
| | Road & Rail – 1.2% | |
| 24,310 | | | Union Pacific Corporation | | | 2,896,050 | | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.4% | |
| 13,257 | | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 736,029 | | |
| 959 | | | First Solar Inc., (3) | | | 42,767 | | |
| 78,815 | | | Intel Corporation | | | 2,860,196 | | |
| 12,219 | | | Microchip Technology Incorporated | | | 551,199 | | |
| 19,215 | | | NVIDIA Corporation | | | 385,261 | | |
| 25,684 | | | Texas Instruments Incorporated | | | 1,373,195 | | |
| | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5,948,647 | | |
| | Software – 3.6% | |
| 8,286 | | | Autodesk, Inc., (3) | | | 497,657 | | |
| 8,353 | | | CDK Global Inc. | | | 340,468 | | |
| 116,985 | | | Microsoft Corporation | | | 5,433,953 | | |
| 42,362 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | 1,905,019 | | |
| 16,980 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc., (3) | | | 1,007,084 | | |
| | Total Software | | | 9,184,181 | | |
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| | Specialty Retail – 2.5% | |
| 4,721 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A | | $ | 135,209 | | |
| 10,060 | | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 139,633 | | |
| 13,107 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 510,911 | | |
| 1,872 | | | CST Brands Inc. | | | 81,638 | | |
| 10,523 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 443,124 | | |
| 16,028 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 1,682,458 | | |
| 8,340 | | | L Brands Inc. | | | 721,826 | | |
| 14,954 | | | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | | 1,028,834 | | |
| 7,525 | | | Tiffany & Co. | | | 804,121 | | |
| 10,968 | | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 752,184 | | |
| | Total Specialty Retail | | | 6,299,938 | | |
| | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 4.7% | |
| 87,763 | | | Apple, Inc., (2) | | | 9,687,280 | | |
| 2,984 | | | Blackberry Limited, (3) | | | 32,764 | | |
| 40,436 | | | EMC Corporation | | | 1,202,567 | | |
| 25,651 | | | Hewlett-Packard Company | | | 1,029,375 | | |
| | Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 11,951,986 | | |
| | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.6% | |
| 20,604 | | | VF Corporation | | | 1,543,240 | | |
| | Tobacco – 1.5% | |
| 26,349 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | �� | | 1,298,214 | | |
| 21,770 | | | Philip Morris International Inc. | | | 1,773,166 | | |
| 12,737 | | | Reynolds American Inc. | | | 818,606 | | |
| | Total Tobacco | | | 3,889,986 | | |
| | Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.2% | |
| 2,490 | | | NOW Inc., (3) | | | 64,067 | | |
| 1,520 | | | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | | | 387,432 | | |
| | Total Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 451,499 | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0% | |
| 3,490 | | | Sprint Corporation, (3) | | | 14,484 | | |
| | Total Common Stocks (cost $140,912,527) | | | 243,460,084 | | |
Shares | | Description (1), (4) | | Value | |
| | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS – 5.3% | |
| 50,000 | | | PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1, (2) | | $ | 5,162,500 | | |
| 40,000 | | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF, (2) | | | 8,220,000 | | |
| | Total Exchange-Traded Funds (cost $13,500,719) | | | 13,382,500 | | |
| | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $154,413,246) | | | 256,842,584 | | |
| | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (1.9)% (5) | | | (4,762,562 | ) | |
| | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 252,080,022 | | |
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) December 31, 2014
Investments in Derivatives as of December 31, 2014
Options Written outstanding:
Option Type | | Number of Contracts | | Description | | Exchange-Traded/ Over-the-Counter | | Broker/ Counterparty | | Notional Amount (6) | | Expiration Date | | Strike Price | | Value (5) | |
Call | | | (30 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | $ | (13,200,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | $ | 4,400.0000 | | | $ | (14,400 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (1,070,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 107.0000 | | | | (1,650 | ) | |
Call | | | (400 | ) | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (8,440,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 211.0000 | | | | (14,600 | ) | |
Call | | | (121 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (24,200,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,000.0000 | | | | (673,200 | ) | |
Call | | | (102 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (20,655,000 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | (843,370 | ) | |
Put | | | (25 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (4,975,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 1,990.0000 | | | | (26,625 | ) | |
Put | | | (25 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (5,025,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,010.0000 | | | | (34,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (116 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (23,490,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | (570,140 | ) | |
Call | | | (96 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (19,680,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,050.0000 | | | | (294,720 | ) | |
Call | | | (200 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (42,500,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,125.0000 | | | | (39,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (50 | ) | | S&P 400® Index | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (7,505,000 | ) | | 1/23/15 | | | 1,501.0000 | | | | (8,725 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | S&P 400® Index | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (15,192,008 | ) | | 1/30/15 | | | 1,519.2008 | | | | (17,752 | ) | |
| | | (1,365 | ) | | Total Options Written (premium received $2,573,269) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (185,932,008 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,538,182 | ) | |
Options Purchased outstanding:
Option Type | | Number of Contracts | | Description | | Exchange-Traded/ Over-the-Counter | | Broker/ Counterparty | | Notional Amount (6) | | Expiration Date | | Strike Price | | Value (5) | |
Call | | | 121 | | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | $ | 24,200,000 | | | 1/17/15 | | $ | 2,000.0000 | | | $ | 843,370 | | |
Call | | | 102 | | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | 20,655,000 | | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | 673,200 | | |
| | | 223 | | | Total Options Purchased (Premiums paid $1,971,405) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 44,855,000 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,516,570 | | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) All percentages in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives.
(3) Non-income producing; issuer has not declared a dividend within the past twelve months.
(4) A copy of the most recent financial statements for the exchange-traded funds in which the Fund invests can be obtained directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission on its website at http://www.sec.gov.
(5) Other Assets Less Liabilities includes the Value of derivative instruments as listed within Investments in Derivatives as of the end of the reporting period.
(6) For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Strike Price by 100.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 100.1% | |
| | COMMON STOCKS – 95.0% | |
| | Aerospace & Defense – 0.9% | |
| 14,654 | | | Boeing Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,904,727 | | |
| 14,106 | | | Honeywell International Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,409,472 | | |
| 2,019 | | | Precision Castparts Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 486,337 | | |
| 24,142 | | | United Technologies Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,776,330 | | |
| | Total Aerospace & Defense | | | 6,576,866 | | |
| | Air Freight & Logistics – 0.5% | |
| 2,768 | | | FedEx Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 480,691 | | |
| 31,059 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,452,829 | | |
| 4,069 | | | UTI Worldwide, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 49,113 | | |
| | Total Air Freight & Logistics | | | 3,982,633 | | |
| | Airlines – 0.3% | |
| 12,008 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 590,674 | | |
| 6,915 | | | Ryanair Holdings PLC, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 492,832 | | |
| 26,363 | | | Southwest Airlines Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,115,682 | | |
| | Total Airlines | | | 2,199,188 | | |
| | Auto Components – 0.2% | |
| 10,102 | | | American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 228,204 | | |
| 1,406 | | | Autoliv Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 149,205 | | |
| 2,364 | | | BorgWarner Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 129,902 | | |
| 10,993 | | | Gentex Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 397,177 | | |
| 4,227 | | | Lear Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 414,584 | | |
| | Total Auto Components | | | 1,319,072 | | |
| | Automobiles – 0.2% | |
| 49,165 | | | Ford Motor Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 762,058 | | |
| 14,597 | | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 962,088 | | |
| | Total Automobiles | | | 1,724,146 | | |
| | Banks – 1.6% | |
| 149,582 | | | Bank of America Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,676,022 | | |
| 34,216 | | | Citigroup Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,851,428 | | |
| 36,006 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,253,255 | | |
| 33,171 | | | U.S. Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,491,036 | | |
| 60,153 | | | Wells Fargo & Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,297,587 | | |
| | Total Banks | | | 11,569,328 | | |
| | Beverages – 0.8% | |
| 4,447 | | | Brown-Forman Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 390,624 | | |
| 36,625 | | | Coca-Cola Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,546,308 | | |
| 15,729 | | | Monster Beverage Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,704,237 | | |
| 24,602 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,326,365 | | |
| | Total Beverages | | | 5,967,534 | | |
| | Biotechnology – 9.5% | |
| 10,000 | | | Agios Pharmaceutical Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,120,400 | | |
| 14,421 | | | Alkermes PLC, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 844,494 | | |
| 96,234 | | | Amgen Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,329,114 | | |
| 11,732 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,060,573 | | |
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| | Biotechnology (continued) | |
| 167,710 | | | Celgene Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 18,760,041 | | |
| 9,456 | | | Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 951,746 | | |
| 3,743 | | | Genomic Health, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 119,664 | | |
| 230,139 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,692,902 | | |
| 6,049 | | | Immunogen, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,899 | | |
| 9,571 | | | Incyte Pharmaceuticals Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 699,736 | | |
| 10,136 | | | ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 625,797 | | |
| 36,642 | | | Lexicon Genetics, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33,341 | | |
| 12,904 | | | Myriad Genentics Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 439,510 | | |
| 9,000 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,692,250 | | |
| 12,177 | | | Seattle Genetics, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 391,247 | | |
| 6,117 | | | United Therapeutics Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 792,090 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,376,000 | | |
| | Total Biotechnology | | | 68,965,804 | | |
| | Capital Markets – 0.9% | |
| 28,551 | | | Bank New York Mellon | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,158,314 | | |
| 62,652 | | | Charles Schwab Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,891,464 | | |
| 2,996 | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 165,889 | | |
| 1,581 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 306,445 | | |
| 24,475 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 949,630 | | |
| 11,627 | | | SEI Investments Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 465,545 | | |
| 5,883 | | | T. Rowe Price Group Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 505,114 | | |
| 5,152 | | | TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 184,339 | | |
| 13,816 | | | Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 688,313 | | |
| | Total Capital Markets | | | 6,315,053 | | |
| | Chemicals – 0.8% | |
| 2,138 | | | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 308,364 | | |
| 973 | | | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 265,181 | | |
| 18,504 | | | Dow Chemical Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 843,967 | | |
| 22,041 | | | E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,629,712 | | |
| 5,970 | | | Ecolab Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 623,984 | | |
| 7,810 | | | Methanex Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 357,932 | | |
| 10,514 | | | Monsanto Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,256,108 | | |
| 3,448 | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 446,723 | | |
| | Total Chemicals | | | 5,731,971 | | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.3% | |
| 3,842 | | | Cintas Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 301,366 | | |
| 5,162 | | | Copart Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 188,361 | | |
| 7,605 | | | KAR Auction Services Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 263,513 | | |
| 7,510 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 126,206 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 400,500 | | |
| 3,738 | | | United Stationers, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 157,594 | | |
| 4,788 | | | Waste Connections Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 210,624 | | |
| 9,417 | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 483,280 | | |
| | Total Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 2,131,444 | | |
| | Communications Equipment – 6.1% | |
| 845,311 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,512,325 | | |
| 21,858 | | | Ericsson | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 264,482 | | |
| 273,466 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,326,728 | | |
| | Total Communications Equipment | | | 44,103,535 | | |
| | Consumer Finance – 0.3% | |
| 8,310 | | | American Express Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 773,162 | | |
| 6,671 | | | Capital One Financial Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 550,691 | | |
| 27,215 | | | Navient Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 588,116 | | |
| 27,215 | | | SLM Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 277,321 | | |
| | Total Consumer Finance | | | 2,189,290 | | |
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| | Containers & Packaging – 0.2% | |
| 17,353 | | | Packaging Corp. of America | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,354,402 | | |
| 1,377 | | | Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 73,807 | | |
| 4,824 | | | Sonoco Products Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 210,809 | | |
| | Total Containers & Packaging | | | 1,639,018 | | |
| | Distributors – 0.2% | |
| 3,449 | | | Genuine Parts Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 367,560 | | |
| 40,470 | | | LKQ Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,138,016 | | |
| | Total Distributors | | | 1,505,576 | | |
| | Diversified Consumer Services – 0.1% | |
| 21,475 | | | Service Corporation International | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 487,483 | | |
| 1,285 | | | Strayer Education Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 95,450 | | |
| | Total Diversified Consumer Services | | | 582,933 | | |
| | Diversified Financial Services – 0.4% | |
| 3,641 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 546,696 | | |
| 14,599 | | | CME Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,294,201 | | |
| 9,748 | | | FNFV Group, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 153,434 | | |
| 9,902 | | | Moody's Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 948,711 | | |
| | Total Diversified Financial Services | | | 2,943,042 | | |
| | Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.8% | |
| 68,427 | | | AT&T Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,298,463 | | |
| 70,100 | | | Verizon Communications Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,279,278 | | |
| | Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 5,577,741 | | |
| | Electric Utilities – 0.5% | |
| 48,358 | | | Great Plains Energy Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,373,851 | | |
| 10,842 | | | OGE Energy Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 384,674 | | |
| 25,922 | | | Pinnacle West Capital Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,770,732 | | |
| | Total Electric Utilities | | | 3,529,257 | | |
| | Electrical Equipment – 0.6% | |
| 23,934 | | | Eaton PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,626,555 | | |
| 11,265 | | | Emerson Electric Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 695,388 | | |
| 8,327 | | | Hubbell Incorporated, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 889,573 | | |
| 9,416 | | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,047,059 | | |
| | Total Electrical Equipment | | | 4,258,575 | | |
| | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.4% | |
| 12,148 | | | Amphenol Corporation, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 653,684 | | |
| 3,675 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 212,746 | | |
| 5,960 | | | Avnet Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 256,399 | | |
| 30,310 | | | Corning Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 695,008 | | |
| 7,692 | | | Keysight Technologies, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 259,759 | | |
| 13,756 | | | National Instruments Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 427,674 | | |
| 1,870 | | | Plexus Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 77,063 | | |
| 1,872 | | | Zebra Technologies Corporation, Class A, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 144,912 | | |
| | Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 2,727,245 | | |
| | Energy Equipment & Services – 0.5% | |
| 20,122 | | | Cooper Cameron Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,005,094 | | |
| 7,838 | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 287,733 | | |
| 25,616 | | | Halliburton Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,007,477 | | |
| 15,853 | | | Schlumberger Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,354,005 | | |
| | Total Energy Equipment & Services | | | 3,654,309 | | |
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| | Food & Staples Retailing – 1.2% | |
| 2,453 | | | Casey's General Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 221,555 | | |
| 29,337 | | | CVS Caremark Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,825,446 | | |
| 1,862 | | | Fresh Market Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 76,714 | | |
| 27,808 | | | Kroger Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,785,552 | | |
| 1,050 | | | PriceSmart, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 95,781 | | |
| 23,214 | | | Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,768,907 | | |
| 19,233 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,651,730 | | |
| | Total Food & Staples Retailing | | | 8,425,685 | | |
| | Food Products – 0.2% | |
| 10,080 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 524,160 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Keurig Green Mountain Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 661,975 | | |
| | Total Food Products | | | 1,186,135 | | |
| | Gas Utilities – 0.1% | |
| 18,047 | | | AGL Resources Inc. | | | 983,742 | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.3% | |
| 31,753 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,429,520 | | |
| 9,126 | | | Baxter International, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 668,845 | | |
| 2,926 | | | Becton, Dickinson and Company, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 407,182 | | |
| 1,655 | | | C. R. Bard, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 275,756 | | |
| 9,327 | | | CareFusion Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 553,464 | | |
| 12,609 | | | Covidien PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,289,649 | | |
| 12,334 | | | Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 562,677 | | |
| 1,123 | | | Idexx Labs Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 166,507 | | |
| 19,541 | | | Medtronic, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,410,860 | | |
| 12,792 | | | Saint Jude Medical Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 831,864 | | |
| 3,714 | | | Stryker Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 350,342 | | |
| 11,178 | | | Zimmer Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,267,809 | | |
| | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 9,214,475 | | |
| | Health Care Providers & Services – 2.6% | |
| 7,890 | | | AmerisourceBergen Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 711,362 | | |
| 7,690 | | | Anthem Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 966,402 | | |
| 13,759 | | | Brookdale Senior Living Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 504,543 | | |
| 20,971 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,692,989 | | |
| 115,949 | | | Express Scripts, Holding Company, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,817,402 | | |
| 7,293 | | | McKesson HBOC Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,513,881 | | |
| 11,450 | | | Omnicare, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 835,049 | | |
| 1,606 | | | Patterson Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 77,249 | | |
| 12,175 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 616,907 | | |
| 14,614 | | | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,477,329 | | |
| 7,946 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 884,072 | | |
| | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | 19,097,185 | | |
| | Health Care Technology – 0.0% | |
| 8,481 | | | Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 108,302 | | |
| 13,136 | | | Quality Systems Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 204,790 | | |
| | Total Health Care Technology | | | 313,092 | | |
| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.0% | |
| 20,714 | | | Carnival Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 938,966 | | |
| 3,330 | | | Cheesecake Factory Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 167,532 | | |
| 17,543 | | | International Game Technology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 302,617 | | |
| 22,319 | | | McDonald's Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,091,290 | | |
| 1,773 | | | Panera Bread Company, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 309,920 | | |
| 1,769 | | | Restaurant Brands International Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 69,062 | | |
| 12,224 | | | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 991,000 | | |
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| | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued) | |
| 84,855 | | | The Wendy's Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 766,241 | | |
| 13,593 | | | Wynn Resorts Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,022,095 | | |
| | Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 7,658,723 | | |
| | Household Durables – 0.5% | |
| 41,536 | | | KB Home | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 687,421 | | |
| 36,936 | | | Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,406,892 | | |
| 7,376 | | | Whirlpool Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,429,026 | | |
| | Total Household Durables | | | 3,523,339 | | |
| | Household Products – 0.4% | |
| 36,079 | | | Procter & Gamble Company | | | 3,286,436 | | |
| | Industrial Conglomerates – 0.7% | |
| 8,803 | | | 3M Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,446,509 | | |
| 16,011 | | | Danaher Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,372,303 | | |
| 82,528 | | | General Electric Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,085,483 | | |
| | Total Industrial Conglomerates | | | 4,904,295 | | |
| | Insurance – 0.7% | |
| 12,439 | | | American International Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 696,708 | | |
| 824 | | | Arch Capital Group Limited, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 48,698 | | |
| 5,268 | | | CNA Financial Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 203,924 | | |
| 29,248 | | | FNF Group | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,007,594 | | |
| 24,192 | | | Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | 1,384,750 | | |
| 9,224 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 834,403 | | |
| 9,130 | | | Travelers Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 966,411 | | |
| | Total Insurance | | | 5,142,488 | | |
| | Internet & Catalog Retail – 4.9% | |
| 75,621 | | | Amazon.com, Inc., (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,468,977 | | |
| 11,995 | | | HSN, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 911,620 | | |
| 9,963 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,359,912 | | |
| | Total Internet & Catalog Retail | | | 35,740,509 | | |
| | Internet Software & Services – 10.5% | |
| 19,016 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,197,247 | | |
| 2,017 | | | AOL Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 93,125 | | |
| 45,473 | | | Baidu Inc., ADR, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,366,480 | | |
| 222,685 | | | eBay Inc., (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,497,082 | | |
| 44,044 | | | Google Inc., Class A, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,372,389 | | |
| 42,470 | | | Google Inc., Class C, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,356,208 | | |
| 17,621 | | | IAC/InterActiveCorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,071,181 | | |
| 4,807 | | | J2 Global Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 298,034 | | |
| 1,436 | | | Mercadolibre, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 183,334 | | |
| 7,516 | | | Netease.com, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 745,136 | | |
| 4,376 | | | NIC, Incorporated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 78,724 | | |
| 5,270 | | | WebMD Health Corporation, Class A, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 208,429 | | |
| 71,023 | | | Yahoo! Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,587,372 | | |
| | Total Internet Software & Services | | | 76,054,741 | | |
| | IT Services – 1.8% | |
| 4,453 | | | Acxiom Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 90,262 | | |
| 479 | | | Alliance Data Systems Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 137,018 | | |
| 10,704 | | | Computer Sciences Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 674,887 | | |
| 5,989 | | | CSG Systems International Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 150,144 | | |
| 12,966 | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 806,485 | | |
| 19,208 | | | Genpact Limited, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 363,607 | | |
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| 8,158 | | | Global Payments Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 658,595 | | |
| 19,648 | | | Henry Jack and Associates Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,220,927 | | |
| 14,724 | | | Infosys Technologies Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 463,217 | | |
| 15,639 | | | International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,509,121 | | |
| 5,008 | | | Leidos Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 217,948 | | |
| 14,732 | | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,269,309 | | |
| 3,931 | | | NeuStar, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 109,282 | | |
| 31,483 | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,453,570 | | |
| 6,846 | | | Sapient Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 170,328 | | |
| 2,862 | | | Science Applications International Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 141,755 | | |
| 8,580 | | | Total System Services Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 291,377 | | |
| 7,718 | | | Visa Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,023,660 | | |
| | Total IT Services | | | 12,751,492 | | |
| | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.5% | |
| 15,384 | | | Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 629,821 | | |
| 20,567 | | | Bio-Techne Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,900,391 | | |
| 4,788 | | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 304,708 | | |
| 14,460 | | | ICON plc, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 737,315 | | |
| 5,980 | | | Luminex Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 112,185 | | |
| | Total Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 3,684,420 | | |
| | Machinery – 0.7% | |
| 2,571 | | | AGCO Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 116,209 | | |
| 9,726 | | | Caterpillar Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 890,221 | | |
| 6,217 | | | Deere & Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 550,018 | | |
| 19,465 | | | Graco Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,560,704 | | |
| 7,181 | | | Makita Corporation, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 323,504 | | |
| 3,641 | | | Nordson Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 283,852 | | |
| 11,888 | | | SPX Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,021,417 | | |
| 2,114 | | | WABCO Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 221,505 | | |
| | Total Machinery | | | 4,967,430 | | |
| | Media – 4.5% | |
| 19,288 | | | CBS Corporation, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,067,398 | | |
| 230,000 | | | Comcast Corporation, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,342,300 | | |
| 14,000 | | | Discovery Communications inc., Class A Shares, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 482,300 | | |
| 14,000 | | | Discovery Communications Inc., Class C Shares, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 472,080 | | |
| 12,888 | | | News Corporation Class B Shares, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 194,351 | | |
| 51,332 | | | News Corporation, Class A Shares, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 805,399 | | |
| 20,124 | | | Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,559,006 | | |
| 2,345 | | | Scripps Networks Interactive, Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 176,508 | | |
| 2,751 | | | Starz, Class A, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 81,705 | | |
| 2,645 | | | Time Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 65,093 | | |
| 5,242 | | | Time Warner Cable, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 797,099 | | |
| 21,163 | | | Time Warner Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,807,743 | | |
| 205,331 | | | Twenty First Century Fox Inc., Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,885,737 | | |
| 30,876 | | | Walt Disney Company (The) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,908,210 | | |
| 6,836 | | | WPP Group PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 711,628 | | |
| | Total Media | | | 32,356,557 | | |
| | Metals & Mining – 0.1% | |
| 4,949 | | | AngloGold Ashanti Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,056 | | |
| 7,972 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 56,920 | | |
| 54,923 | | | Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 114,240 | | |
| 5,432 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 126,892 | | |
| 1,736 | | | Newmont Mining Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 32,810 | | |
| 7,686 | | | United States Steel Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 205,524 | | |
| | Total Metals & Mining | | | 579,442 | | |
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| | Multiline Retail – 0.3% | |
| 10,865 | | | Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 860,617 | | |
| 4,511 | | | Kohl's Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 275,351 | | |
| 10,757 | | | Macy's, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 707,273 | | |
| 2,818 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 223,721 | | |
| | Total Multiline Retail | | | 2,066,962 | | |
| | Multi-Utilities – 0.1% | |
| 6,538 | | | Integrys Energy Group, Inc. | | | 508,983 | | |
| | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.1% | |
| 1,231 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 101,558 | | |
| 9,342 | | | Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 276,617 | | |
| 2,438 | | | California Resources Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,433 | | |
| 30,857 | | | Chevron Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,461,538 | | |
| 30,285 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,091,482 | | |
| 6,095 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 491,318 | | |
| 22,649 | | | Phillips 66 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,623,933 | | |
| | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 8,059,879 | | |
| | Paper & Forest Products – 0.1% | |
| 10,899 | | | International Paper Company | | | 583,968 | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals – 2.3% | |
| 34,891 | | | AbbVie Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,283,267 | | |
| 10,384 | | | Actavis PLC, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,672,945 | | |
| 12,012 | | | Allergan, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,553,631 | | |
| 34,884 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,059,203 | | |
| 6,117 | | | Eli Lilly and Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 422,012 | | |
| 8,946 | | | Endo International PLC, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 645,186 | | |
| 727 | | | Mallinckrodt PLC, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 71,995 | | |
| 36,144 | | | Merck & Co. Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,052,618 | | |
| 73,196 | | | Pfizer Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,280,055 | | |
| 6,009 | | | Shire plc, ADR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,277,153 | | |
| 872 | | | Theravance Biopharma Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,010 | | |
| 3,054 | | | Theravance Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,214 | | |
| | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | 16,374,289 | | |
| | Professional Services – 0.5% | |
| 6,314 | | | Equifax Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 510,613 | | |
| 2,798 | | | IHS Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 318,636 | | |
| 11,461 | | | Manpower Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 781,296 | | |
| 19,598 | | | Robert Half International Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,144,131 | | |
| 1,389 | | | Towers Watson & Company, Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 157,193 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Verisk Analytics Inc, Class A Shares, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 960,750 | | |
| | Total Professional Services | | | 3,872,619 | | |
| | Real Estate Investment Trust – 0.5% | |
| 18,413 | | | Apartment Investment & Management Company, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 684,043 | | |
| 9,319 | | | Crown Castle International Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 733,405 | | |
| 28,958 | | | CubeSmart | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 639,103 | | |
| 4,590 | | | Developers Diversified Realty Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 84,272 | | |
| 2,045 | | | Lamar Advertising Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 109,694 | | |
| 17,523 | | | Senior Housing Properties Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 387,434 | | |
| 12,035 | | | Ventas Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 862,910 | | |
| | Total Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 3,500,861 | | |
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| | Road & Rail – 0.4% | |
| 23,916 | | | CSX Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 866,477 | | |
| 19,779 | | | Heartland Express, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 534,231 | | |
| 4,374 | | | J.B. Hunt Transports Serives Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 368,510 | | |
| 9,051 | | | Landstar System | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 656,469 | | |
| 8,819 | | | Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 274,712 | | |
| | Total Road & Rail | | | 2,700,399 | | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.3% | |
| 9,078 | | | Aixtron AG, Aachen SH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 101,764 | | |
| 40,773 | | | Altera Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,506,155 | | |
| 53,698 | | | Analog Devices, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,981,313 | | |
| 2,443 | | | ASM International NV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 103,510 | | |
| 1,253 | | | ASML Lithography Holding NV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 135,111 | | |
| 47,386 | | | Atmel Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 397,805 | | |
| 2,227 | | | Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 105,382 | | |
| 4,697 | | | Cree, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 151,337 | | |
| 11,761 | | | Cypress Semiconductor Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 167,947 | | |
| 28,948 | | | Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc., Class A, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 488,642 | | |
| 17,789 | | | Integrated Device Technology, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 348,664 | | |
| 776,244 | | | Intel Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,169,895 | | |
| 5,743 | | | International Rectifier Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 229,146 | | |
| 14,136 | | | Intersil Corporation, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 204,548 | | |
| 13,210 | | | Lam Research Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,048,081 | | |
| 45,919 | | | Linear Technology Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,093,906 | | |
| 2,198 | | | Mellanox Technologies, Limited, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 93,921 | | |
| 121,609 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,257,531 | | |
| 8,107 | | | Microsemi Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 230,077 | | |
| 69,107 | | | NVIDIA Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,385,595 | | |
| 21,000 | | | NXP Semiconductors NV, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,604,400 | | |
| 27,886 | | | ON Semiconductor Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 282,485 | | |
| 5,933 | | | Power Integrations Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 306,973 | | |
| 11,023 | | | Rambus Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 122,245 | | |
| 5,950 | | | Semtech Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 164,042 | | |
| 10,146 | | | Silicon Laboratories Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 483,153 | | |
| 44,749 | | | Siliconware Precision Industries Company Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 337,855 | | |
| 8,537 | | | Skyworks Solutions Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 620,725 | | |
| 5,819 | | | SunEdison Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 113,529 | | |
| 2,774 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 62,082 | | |
| 7,657 | | | Tessera Technologies Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 273,814 | | |
| 90,000 | | | Texas Instruments Incorporated, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,811,850 | | |
| | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 53,383,483 | | |
| | Software – 8.8% | |
| 4,818 | | | ACI Worldwide, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 97,179 | | |
| 61,118 | | | Activision Blizzard Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,231,528 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Advent Software Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 153,200 | | |
| 7,378 | | | Ansys Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 604,996 | | |
| 27,073 | | | Autodesk, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,626,004 | | |
| 2,847 | | | Blackbaud, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 123,161 | | |
| 51,724 | | | Cadence Design Systems, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 981,204 | | |
| 11,986 | | | CDK Global Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 488,549 | | |
| 2,361 | | | Covisint Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,257 | | |
| 4,334 | | | Informatica Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 165,277 | | |
| 1,134,429 | | | Microsoft Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 52,694,227 | | |
| 1,584 | | | Microstrategy Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 257,242 | | |
| 1,330 | | | NetSuite Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 145,196 | | |
| 11,112 | | | Open Text Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 647,385 | | |
| 49,954 | | | Oracle Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,246,431 | | |
| 12,402 | | | Parametric Technology Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 454,533 | | |
| 6,511 | | | Progress Software Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 175,927 | | |
| 5,477 | | | Red Hat, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 378,680 | | |
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| 1,000 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 59,310 | | |
| 3,202 | | | Solera Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 163,878 | | |
| 2,640 | | | SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 154,414 | | |
| 25,778 | | | Synopsys Inc., (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,120,570 | | |
| | Total Software | | | 63,975,148 | | |
| | Specialty Retail – 2.0% | |
| 4,472 | | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 712,300 | | |
| 18,980 | | | Ascena Retail Group Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 238,389 | | |
| 1,202 | | | AutoZone, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 744,170 | | |
| 1,126 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,891 | | |
| 4,581 | | | CarMax, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 305,003 | | |
| 3,340 | | | Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 165,831 | | |
| 24,643 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,037,717 | | |
| 26,305 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,761,236 | | |
| 16,432 | | | L Brands Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,422,190 | | |
| 2,484 | | | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 170,899 | | |
| 10,855 | | | PetSmart Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 882,457 | | |
| 9,254 | | | Rent-A-Center Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 336,105 | | |
| 5,369 | | | Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 165,043 | | |
| 5,585 | | | Signet Jewelers Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 734,818 | | |
| 5,134 | | | Tiffany & Co. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 548,619 | | |
| 24,566 | | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,684,736 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Tractor Supply Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,576,400 | | |
| 2,515 | | | Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 321,518 | | |
| 17,756 | | | Urban Outfitters, Inc., (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 623,768 | | |
| 2,384 | | | Williams-Sonoma Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 180,421 | | |
| | Total Specialty Retail | | | 14,655,511 | | |
| | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 13.0% | |
| 819,604 | | | Apple, Inc., (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 90,467,890 | | |
| 36,925 | | | EMC Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,098,150 | | |
| 19,045 | | | Hewlett-Packard Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 764,276 | | |
| 24,822 | | | SanDisk Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,432,060 | | |
| | Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 94,762,376 | | |
| | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.1% | |
| 13,384 | | | Coach, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 502,703 | | |
| 2,496 | | | PVH Corporation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 319,912 | | |
| | Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 822,615 | | |
| | Tobacco – 0.3% | |
| 20,575 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,013,730 | | |
| 18,760 | | | Philip Morris International Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,528,002 | | |
| | Total Tobacco | | | 2,541,732 | | |
| | Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1% | |
| 4,640 | | | MSC Industrial Direct Inc., Class A | | | 377,000 | | |
| | Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.3% | |
| 15,355 | | | Partner Communications Company Limited | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 77,696 | | |
| 12,000 | | | SBA Communications Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,329,121 | | |
| 19,244 | | | Telephone and Data Systems Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 485,912 | | |
| 13,012 | | | United States Cellular Corporation, (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 518,269 | | |
| | Total Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 2,410,998 | | |
| | Total Common Stocks (cost $308,627,436) | | | 689,660,569 | | |
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| | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS – 5.1% | |
| 200,000 | | | PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 20,650,000 | | |
| 80,000 | | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,440,000 | | |
| | Total Exchange-Traded Funds (cost $37,582,375) | | | 37,090,000 | | |
| | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $346,209,811) | | | 726,750,569 | | |
Principal Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Coupon | | Maturity | | | | Value | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.9% | |
$ | 14,258 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 12/31/14, repurchase price $14,257,610, collateralized by $12,070,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.750%, due 11/15/43, value $14,544,350 | | | 0.000 | % | | 1/02/15 | | | | $ | 14,257,610 | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (cost $14,257,610) | | | 14,257,610 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (cost $360,467,421) – 102.0% | | | 741,008,179 | | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (2.0)% (6) | | | (14,726,430 | ) | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 726,281,749 | | |
Investments in Derivatives as of December 31, 2014
Options Written outstanding:
Option Type | | Number of Contracts | | Description | | Exchange-Traded/ Over-the-Counter | | Broker/ Counterparty | | Notional Amount (7) | | Expiration Date | | Strike Price | | Value (6) | |
Call | | | (60 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | $ | (25,800,000 | ) | | 1/09/15 | | $ | 4,300.0000 | | | $ | (87,600 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | Alkermes PLC | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (600,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 60.0000 | | | | (20,500 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | Macy's, Inc. | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (625,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 62.5000 | | | | (37,500 | ) | |
Call | | | (400 | ) | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (1,400,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 35.0000 | | | | (58,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (50 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (20,750,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,150.0000 | | | | (599,250 | ) | |
Call | | | (40 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (17,100,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,275.0000 | | | | (153,600 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (43,500,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,350.0000 | | | | (123,500 | ) | |
Call | | | (60 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (26,400,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,400.0000 | | | | (28,800 | ) | |
Call | | | (150 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (66,375,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,425.0000 | | | | (45,375 | ) | |
Call | | | (500 | ) | | PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 | | Exchange-Traded | | BNP Paribas | | | (5,350,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 107.0000 | | | | (8,250 | ) | |
Call | | | (400 | ) | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | | Exchange-Traded | | BNP Paribas | | | (8,440,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 211.0000 | | | | (14,600 | ) | |
Put | | | (75 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (14,925,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 1,990.0000 | | | | (79,875 | ) | |
Put | | | (100 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (20,100,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,010.0000 | | | | (136,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (159 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (32,595,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,050.0000 | | | | (488,130 | ) | |
Call | | | (200 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (41,700,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,085.0000 | | | | (223,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (200 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | (42,500,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,125.0000 | | | | (39,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (101 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (20,200,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,000.0000 | | | | (703,970 | ) | |
Call | | | (96 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (19,440,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | (471,840 | ) | |
Call | | | (52 | ) | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (21,060,000 | ) | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,050.0000 | | | | (1,114,880 | ) | |
Call | | | (76 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Morgan Stanley | | | (15,390,000 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | (501,600 | ) | |
Call | | | (20 | ) | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | Citigroup | | | (4,050,000 | ) | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | (132,000 | ) | |
Call | | | (130 | ) | | S&P 400® Index | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (19,513,000 | ) | | 1/23/15 | | | 1,501.0000 | | | | (22,686 | ) | |
Call | | | (100 | ) | | S&P 400® Index | | Over-the-Counter | | Deutsche Bank | | | (15,192,008 | ) | | 1/30/15 | | | 1,519.2008 | | | | (17,752 | ) | |
| | | (3,269 | ) | | Total Options Written (premiums received $5,604,793) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (483,005,008 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (5,107,708 | ) | |
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Options Purchased outstanding:
Option Type | | Number of Contracts | | Description | | Exchange-Traded/ Over-the-Counter | | Broker/ Counterparty | | Notional Amount (7) | | Expiration Date | | Strike Price | | Value (6) | |
Call | | | 101 | | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | $ | 20,200,000 | | | 1/17/15 | | $ | 2,000.0000 | | | $ | 703,970 | | |
Call | | | 96 | | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | 19,440,000 | | | 1/17/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | 471,840 | | |
Call | | | 96 | | | S&P 500® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | 19,440,000 | | | 2/20/15 | | | 2,025.0000 | | | | 633,600 | | |
Call | | | 52 | | | NASDAQ 100® Index | | Exchange-Traded | | UBS | | | 21,060,000 | | | 1/17/15 | | | 4,050.0000 | | | | 1,114,880 | | |
| | | 345 | | | Total Options Purchased (premiums paid $3,739,353) | | | | | | | | $ | 80,140,000 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,924,290 | | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives.
(3) Non-income producing; issuer has not declared a dividend within the past twelve months.
(4) For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, Common Stock classified as Level 2. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 2 - Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements for more information.
(5) A copy of the most recent financial statements for the exchange-traded funds in which the Fund invests can be obtained directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission on its website at http://www.sec.gov.
(6) Other Assets Less Liabilities includes the Value of derivative instruments as listed within Investments in Derivatives as of the end of the reporting period.
(7) For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Strike Price by 100.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities December 31, 2014
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Assets | |
Long-term investments, at value (cost $802,254,334, $399,006,872, $154,413,246 and $346,209,811, respectively) | | $ | 1,394,154,653 | | | $ | 604,560,415 | | | $ | 256,842,584 | | | $ | 726,750,569 | | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $46,951,180, $4,999,913, $— and $14,257,610, respectively) | | | 46,951,180 | | | | 4,999,955 | | | | — | | | | 14,257,610 | | |
Cash | | | 1,278,462 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,851,068 | | |
Due from broker | | | — | | | | 355,506 | | | | 176,666 | | | | 521,810 | | |
Options purchased, at value (premiums paid $—, $—, $1,971,405 and $3,739,353) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,516,570 | | | | 2,924,290 | | |
Cash collateral at brokers(1) | | | — | | | | 971,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Receivable for: | |
Dividends | | | 1,891,630 | | | | 657,912 | | | | 326,284 | | | | 321,635 | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 7,325,485 | | | | — | | | | 1,294 | | |
Reclaims | | | 41 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 329 | | |
Other assets | | | 146,701 | | | | 14,006 | | | | 23,083 | | | | 46,220 | | |
Total assets | | | 1,444,422,667 | | | | 618,884,279 | | | | 258,885,187 | | | | 749,674,825 | | |
Liabilities | |
Cash overdraft | | | — | | | | 8,229,378 | | | | 3,917,904 | | | | 157,503 | | |
Options written, at value (premiums received $31,623,174, $2,357,314, $2,573,269 and $5,604,793) | | | 28,543,745 | | | | 2,086,396 | | | | 2,538,182 | | | | 5,107,708 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,787,640 | | |
Accrued expenses: | |
Management fees | | | 1,025,888 | | | | 445,095 | | | | 180,171 | | | | 534,560 | | |
Trustees fees | | | 149,619 | | | | 14,921 | | | | 22,801 | | | | 48,037 | | |
Other | | | 1,154,537 | | | | 799,841 | | | | 146,107 | | | | 757,628 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 30,873,789 | | | | 11,575,631 | | | | 6,805,165 | | | | 23,393,076 | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,413,548,878 | | | $ | 607,308,648 | | | $ | 252,080,022 | | | $ | 726,281,749 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 103,554,549 | | | | 36,085,350 | | | | 16,152,579 | | | | 36,564,414 | | |
Net asset value ("NAV") per share outstanding | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 16.83 | | | $ | 15.61 | | | $ | 19.86 | | |
Net assets consist of: | |
Shares, $.01 par value per share | | $ | 1,035,545 | | | $ | 360,854 | | | $ | 161,526 | | | $ | 365,644 | | |
Paid-in surplus | | | 975,854,106 | | | | 416,484,010 | | | | 196,500,071 | | | | 367,424,671 | | |
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | | (158,320,521 | ) | | | (15,360,719 | ) | | | (46,591,165 | ) | | | (21,731,337 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 594,979,748 | | | | 205,824,503 | | | | 102,009,590 | | | | 380,222,780 | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,413,548,878 | | | $ | 607,308,648 | | | $ | 252,080,022 | | | $ | 726,281,749 | | |
Authorized shares | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | |
(1) Cash pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of
Operations Year Ended December 31, 2014
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Investment Income | |
Dividend Income (net of foreign tax withheld of $3,696, $—, $2,327 and $13,561, respectively) | | $ | 12,373,622 | | | $ | 4,596,421 | | | $ | 5,552,407 | | | $ | 4,782,040 | | |
Interest | | | — | | | | 1,115 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total investment income | | | 12,373,622 | | | | 4,597,536 | | | | 5,552,407 | | | | 4,782,040 | | |
Expenses | |
Management fees | | | 4,787,131 | | | | 1,812,926 | | | | 2,138,364 | | | | 3,130,535 | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees and expenses | | | 1,036 | | | | 494 | | | | 272 | | | | 394 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 98,942 | | | | 69,847 | | | | 59,539 | | | | 66,425 | | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 18,924 | | | | 7,384 | | | | 8,987 | | | | 13,184 | | |
Professional fees | | | 55,433 | | | | 45,839 | | | | 39,501 | | | | 47,508 | | |
Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 150,873 | | | | 85,569 | | | | 70,419 | | | | 83,491 | | |
Stock exchange listing fees | | | 12,629 | | | | 8,826 | | | | 8,826 | | | | — | | |
Investor relations expenses | | | 141,032 | | | | 53,459 | | | | 59,046 | | | | 83,127 | | |
Reorganization expenses | | | 332,753 | | | | 197,842 | | | | — | | | | 11,965 | | |
Other expenses | | | 70,357 | | | | 59,648 | | | | 50,262 | | | | 198,532 | | |
Total expenses | | | 5,669,110 | | | | 2,341,834 | | | | 2,435,216 | | | | 3,635,161 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 6,704,512 | | | | 2,255,702 | | | | 3,117,191 | | | | 1,146,879 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 45,817,171 | | | | 4,496,680 | | | | 18,290,772 | | | | 21,431,590 | | |
Options purchased | | | (32,948 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,701 | | | | — | | |
Options written | | | (40,294,681 | ) | | | (2,971,045 | ) | | | (13,249,254 | ) | | | (6,477,975 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 8,438,004 | | | | 11,139,953 | | | | 4,718,553 | | | | 29,971,630 | | |
Options purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | (454,835 | ) | | | (815,063 | ) | |
Options written | | | 11,472,739 | | | | 1,513,182 | | | | 3,303,379 | | | | 1,782,067 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 25,400,285 | | | | 14,178,770 | | | | 12,610,316 | | | | 45,892,249 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | $ | 32,104,797 | | | $ | 16,434,472 | | | $ | 15,727,507 | | | $ | 47,039,128 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
| | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 6,704,512 | | | $ | 7,751,513 | | | $ | 2,255,702 | | | $ | 2,676,461 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 45,817,171 | | | | 45,642,380 | | | | 4,496,680 | | | | 13,951,450 | | |
Options purchased | | | (32,948 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Options written | | | (40,294,681 | ) | | | (69,124,090 | ) | | | (2,971,045 | ) | | | (5,650,519 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 8,438,004 | | | | 90,331,208 | | | | 11,139,953 | | | | 30,662,013 | | |
Options purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Options written | | | 11,472,739 | | | | (6,774,541 | ) | | | 1,513,182 | | | | (1,421,480 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 32,104,797 | | | | 67,826,470 | | | | 16,434,472 | | | | 40,217,925 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (7,115,283 | ) | | | (7,703,790 | ) | | | (2,647,222 | ) | | | (6,459,028 | ) | |
From accumulated net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,054,139 | ) | | | (5,254,440 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | (31,195,830 | ) | | | (33,992,241 | ) | | | (9,083,316 | ) | | | (1,071,209 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (38,311,113 | ) | | | (41,696,031 | ) | | | (12,784,677 | ) | | | (12,784,677 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions | |
Shares issued in the Reorganizations | | | 888,642,700 | | | | — | | | | 403,959,687 | | | | — | | |
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 888,642,700 | | | | — | | | | 403,959,687 | | | | — | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 882,436,384 | | | | 26,130,439 | | | | 407,609,482 | | | | 27,433,248 | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 531,112,494 | | | | 504,982,055 | | | | 199,699,166 | | | | 172,265,918 | | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 1,413,548,878 | | | $ | 531,112,494 | | | $ | 607,308,648 | | | $ | 199,699,166 | | |
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
| | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3,117,191 | | | $ | 3,513,561 | | | $ | 1,146,879 | | | $ | 1,350,770 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 18,290,772 | | | | 17,602,323 | | | | 21,431,590 | | | | 8,736,533 | | |
Options purchased | | | 1,701 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (41,555 | ) | |
Options written | | | (13,249,254 | ) | | | (26,053,355 | ) | | | (6,477,975 | ) | | | (10,981,824 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 4,718,553 | | | | 46,841,353 | | | | 29,971,630 | | | | 87,178,622 | | |
Options purchased | | | (454,835 | ) | | | — | | | | (815,063 | ) | | | 10,602 | | |
Options written | | | 3,303,379 | | | | (2,602,360 | ) | | | 1,782,067 | | | | (1,617,379 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 15,727,507 | | | | 39,301,522 | | | | 47,039,128 | | | | 84,635,769 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (3,119,271 | ) | | | (3,514,811 | ) | | | (1,248,726 | ) | | | (1,350,770 | ) | |
From accumulated net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,909,792 | ) | | | — | | |
Return of capital | | | (13,744,021 | ) | | | (14,576,077 | ) | | | (15,055,028 | ) | | | (21,001,515 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (16,863,292 | ) | | | (18,090,888 | ) | | | (25,213,546 | ) | | | (22,352,285 | ) | |
Capital Share Transactions | |
Shares issued in the Reorganizations | | | — | | | | — | | | | 360,939,978 | | | | — | | |
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 386,518 | | | | 812,737 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 361,326,496 | | | | 812,737 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (1,135,785 | ) | | | 21,210,634 | | | | 383,152,078 | | | | 63,096,221 | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 253,215,807 | | | | 232,005,173 | | | | 343,129,671 | | | | 280,033,450 | | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 252,080,022 | | | $ | 253,215,807 | | | $ | 726,281,749 | | | $ | 343,129,671 | | |
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9 | ) | | $ | — | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
| | | |
| | | | Investment Operations | | Less Distributions | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning NAV | | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Total | | From Net Investment Income | | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | | Return of Capital | | Total | | Discount From Shares Repurchased and Retired | | Ending NAV | | Ending Market Value | |
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | | | | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.67 | | | $ | 0.84 | | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.81 | ) | | $ | (1.00 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 12.11 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 13.13 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.76 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 13.81 | | | | 12.55 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 12.89 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.32 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | * | | | 13.13 | | | | 11.83 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 13.34 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | — | * | | | 12.89 | | | | 11.18 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 13.08 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | — | | | | 13.34 | | | | 12.76 | | |
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | | | | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 16.62 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.27 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 16.83 | | | | 15.42 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 14.34 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 3.12 | | | | 3.34 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 16.62 | | | | 15.57 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 14.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 1.17 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 14.34 | | | | 13.25 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 14.39 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 1.00 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | — | | | | 14.23 | | | | 13.12 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 13.93 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.70 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | 14.39 | | | | 14.53 | | |
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | | | | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 15.68 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 15.61 | | | | 14.30 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 14.36 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.44 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | — | | | | 15.68 | | | | 14.12 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 13.96 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.52 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | — | * | | | 14.36 | | | | 12.93 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 14.41 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 13.96 | | | | 12.07 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 13.87 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.66 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | — | | | | 14.41 | | | | 13.85 | | |
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | | | | | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 18.54 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.62 | | | | 2.68 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | — | | | | 19.86 | | | | 19.25 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 15.17 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 4.51 | | | | 4.58 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | — | | | | 18.54 | | | | 17.80 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 14.11 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.27 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | — | | | | 15.17 | | | | 15.08 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 14.67 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | 14.11 | | | | 13.03 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 14.08 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.85 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (1.26 | ) | | | — | | | | 14.67 | | | | 14.10 | | |
(a) Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
Total Return Based on NAV is the combination of changes in NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund's market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
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| | | | Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
| | Total Returns | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets Before Reimbursement | | Ratios to Average Net Assets After Reimbursement(c) | | | |
| | Based on NAV(b) | | Based on Market Value(b) | | Ending Net Assets (000) | | Expenses | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Expenses | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Portfolio Turnover Rate(d) | |
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 6.20 | % | | | 4.31 | % | | $ | 1,413,549 | | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 14 | % | |
| 2013 | | | | 13.85 | | | | 15.53 | | | | 531,112 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.48 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | ** | |
| 2012 | | | | 10.43 | | | | 15.58 | | | | 504,982 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.91 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 3 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 5.63 | | | | (3.41 | ) | | | 496,085 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 4 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 12.22 | | | | 8.10 | | | | 515,590 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 3 | | |
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 7.93 | % | | | 5.89 | % | | | 607,309 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.08 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 6 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 23.93 | | | | 26.09 | | | | 199,699 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.42 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 21 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 8.27 | | | | 9.04 | | | | 172,266 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.73 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 3 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 7.27 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 171,003 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.63 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | |
| 2010 | | | | 13.03 | | | | 7.87 | | | | 172,293 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.59 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | |
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 6.37 | % | | | 8.88 | % | | | 252,080 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.23 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 8 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 17.47 | | | | 18.32 | | | | 253,216 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.43 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 11.03 | | | | 16.58 | | | | 232,005 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.74 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 4.89 | | | | (4.88 | ) | | | 225,664 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.66 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 4 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 12.60 | | | | 14.90 | | | | 235,095 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.75 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 3 | | |
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Year Ended 12/31: | |
| 2014 | | | | 14.94 | % | | | 16.12 | % | | | 726,282 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.32 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 17 | | |
| 2013 | | | | 31.30 | | | | 27.04 | | | | 343,130 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.44 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 9 | | |
| 2012 | | | | 15.98 | | | | 25.05 | | | | 280,033 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.40 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1 | | |
| 2011 | | | | 4.82 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 260,176 | | | | 1.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 51 | | |
| 2010 | | | | 14.05 | | | | 7.46 | | | | 270,534 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 33 | | |
(c) After expense reimbursement from Adviser, where applicable. As of October 31, 2012, the Adviser is no longer reimbursing S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX), for any fees or expenses.
(d) Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period.
N/A Fund does not have, or no longer has, a contractual reimbursement agreement with the Adviser.
* Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
** Rounds to less than 1%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Notes to
Financial Statements
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
General Information
Fund Information
The funds covered in this report and their corresponding New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") or NASDAQ National Market ("NASDAQ") symbols are as follows (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"):
• Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund ("S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX)")
• Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund ("Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX)")
• Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund ("S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX)")
• Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund ("Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX)")
The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as diversified (non-diversified for Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) and Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX)) closed-end registered investment companies. Shares of S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX), Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) and S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) are traded on the NYSE while shares of NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) are traded on the NASDAQ. S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX), Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX), S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) and Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) were organized as Massachusetts business trusts on July 23, 2004, May 20, 2014, November 11, 2004 and May 20, 2014, respectively.
Effective December 22, 2014, S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) changed its name from Nuveen Equity Premium and Growth Fund (JPG).
Investment Adviser
The Funds' investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (Nuveen). The Adviser is responsible for each Fund's overall investment strategy and asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC ("Gateway"), under which Gateway manages S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) investment portfolio and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC ("NAM"), a subsidiary of the Adviser, under which NAM manages the investment portfolios of Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX), S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) (effective December 22, 2014) and Nasdaq Premium Income & Growth (QQQX).
The Adviser entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Gateway, from January 1, 2014 through December 21, 2014, under which Gateway managed the investment portfolio of S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX). Effective December 22, 2014, the Adviser entered into a sub-advisory agreement with NAM, under which NAM manages the investment portfolio of S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX).
Change in Control
On October 1, 2014, TIAA-CREF, a national financial services organization, completed its previously announced acquisition of Nuveen, the parent company of the Adviser.
Because the consummation of the acquisition resulted in the "assignment" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) and automatic termination of the Funds' investment management agreements and investment sub-advisory agreements, Fund shareholders were asked to approve new investment management agreements with the Adviser and new investment sub-advisory agreements with each Fund's sub-adviser. These new agreements were approved by shareholders of each of the Funds, and went into effect during the current fiscal period.
Fund Reorganizations and Restructurings
Effective prior to the opening of business on December 22, 2014, certain Nuveen funds included in this report were reorganized (each a "Reorganization" and collectively, the "Reorganizations") into other Nuveen closed-end funds as described below.
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX): Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund (JPZ) ("Equity Premium Income (JPZ)") combined with Nuveen Equity Premium Opportunity Fund (JSN) ("Equity Premium Opportunity (JSN)") and was renamed Nuveen S&P Buy-Write Income Fund.
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX): Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) is a new fund formed from the Reorganization of the following two funds:
• Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income Fund, Inc. (DPD) ("Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD)"); and
• Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income Fund, Inc. (DPO) ("Dow 30SM Premium & Income (DPO)").
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Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX): Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) is a new fund created from the Reorganization of the following two funds:
• NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund, Inc. (QQQX) ("NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX)"); and
• Nuveen Equity Premium Advantage Fund (JLA) ("Equity Premium Advantage (JLA)").
Equity Premium Opportunity (JSN), Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD), Dow 30SM Premium & Income (DPO), NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX) and Nuveen Equity Premium Advantage Fund (JLA) are each a "Target Fund" and collectively, the "Target Funds."
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX), Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) and Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) are each an "Acquiring Fund" and collectively, the "Acquiring Funds."
Equity Premium Income (JPZ), Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD) and NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX) are treated as the survivors of their Reorganizations for accounting and performance reporting purposes. Accordingly all performance and other information shown for Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) and Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) prior to December 22, 2014, is that of Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD) and NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX), respectively.
Upon the closing of each Reorganization, the Target Funds transferred their assets to the Acquiring Funds in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Funds and the assumption by the Acquiring Funds of the liabilities of the Target Funds. The Target Funds were then liquidated, dissolved and terminated in accordance with their Declaration of Trust. Shareholders of the Target Funds became shareholders of the Acquiring Funds. Holders of shares of the Target Funds received newly issued shares of the Acquiring Funds, the aggregate net asset value ("NAV") of which was equal to the aggregate NAV of the shares of the Target Funds held immediately prior to the Reorganization (including for this purpose fractional Acquiring Funds shares to which shareholders would be entitled). Details of the Reorganization are further described in Note 8 – Fund Reorganizations.
Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX)
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income's (BXMX) investment objective is to provide a high level of current income and gains. The Fund invests its managed assets in a diversified equity portfolio that seeks to substantially replicate price movements of the S&P 500® Index. The Fund also uses an index option strategy of writing (selling) index call options in seeking to moderate the volatility of returns relative to an all equity portfolio.
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX)
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX)'s investment objective is to seek attractive total return with less volatility than the DJIA. The Fund pursues its investment strategy by emphasizing single name options on individual stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM ("DJIA"), as well as a range of options including index options on the DJIA and other broad-based indexes and options on custom baskets of stocks in addition to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Fund uses a dynamic call option overwrite strategy within a range of approximately 35% to 75%, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite of the value of the Fund's equity portfolio, in seeking to enhance the portfolio's risk-adjusted returns.
Prior to the Reorganization, Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income's (DPD) investment objective was to provide a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund pursued its investment objective principally through a two-part strategy. First, under normal circumstances, the Fund invested substantially all of its net assets (including the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the thirty stocks included in the DJIA (the "Stocks") in approximately the amounts such Stocks are weighted in the DJIA and/or in other securities or financial instruments that are intended to correlate with the DJIA (the "Other Instruments"). Second, the Fund wrote (sold) covered call options on some or all of the Stocks or Other Instruments.
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX)
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite's (SPXX) investment objective is to seek attractive total returns with less volatility than the S&P 500® Index. The Fund pursues its investment strategy by emphasizing index call options on the S&P 500® Index, as well as a range of options including index options on other broad-based indexes and options on custom baskets of stocks in addition to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Fund uses a dynamic call option overwrite strategy within a range of approximately 35% to 75%, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite of the value of the Fund's equity portfolio, in seeking to enhance the portfolio's risk-adjusted returns.
Prior to the Reorganization, Equity Premium and Growth's (JPG) primary investment objective was to provide a high level of current income and gains from net index option premiums. The Fund's secondary investment objective was to seek capital appreciation consistent with the Fund's strategy and its primary objective. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invested its managed assets in a diversified equity portfolio that sought to substantially replicate price movements of the S&P 500® Index. The Fund also used an index option strategy of writing (selling) index call options covering approximately 80% of the value of the Fund's equity portfolio in seeking to moderate the volatility of returns relative to an all equity portfolio.
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX)
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite's (QQQX) investment objective is to seek attractive total return with less volatility than the NASDAQ 100® Index. The Fund pursues its investment strategy by emphasizing index call options on the NASDQ-100 Index, as well other broad-based indexes and options on a
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
variety of other equity market indexes and options on custom baskets of stocks in addition to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and single name options. The Fund uses a dynamic call option overwrite strategy within a range of approximately 35% to 75%, with a long-run target of 55% overwrite of the value of the Fund's equity portfolio, in seeking to enhance the portfolio's risk-adjusted returns. The Fund also has the opportunity to utilize call spread strategies and sell put options on a portion of the underlying equity portfolio.
Prior to the Reorganization, NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth's (QQQX) investment objective was high current income and capital appreciation. The Fund pursued its investment objective principally through a two-part strategy. First, under normal circumstances, the Fund invested substantially all of its net assets in a portfolio of investments (the "NASDAQ Investment Portfolio") designed to closely track the performance, before fees and expenses, of the NASDAQ 100® Index (the "Index"). Second, in attempt to generate premium income and reduce the volatility of the Fund's returns, with the intent of improving the Fund's risk-adjusted returns, the Fund wrote (sold) call options on the Index, which are fully collateralized by the NASDAQ Investment Portfolio. Under normal circumstances, the notional value of the written options was not expected to exceed 50% of the Fund's net assets.
Significant Accounting Policies
Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 946 "Financial Services–Investment Companies." The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").
Investment Transactions
Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have instructed the custodian to earmark securities in the Funds' portfolios with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments.
As of December 31, 2014, the Funds' outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments were as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Investment Income
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for foreign securities, when information is available. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.
Professional Fees
Professional fees presented on the Statement of Operations consist of legal fees incurred in the normal course of operations, audit fees, tax consulting fees and, in some cases, workout expenditures. Workout expenditures are incurred in an attempt to protect or enhance an investment, or to pursue other claims or legal actions on behalf of Fund shareholders. If a refund is received for workout expenditures paid in a prior reporting period, such amounts will be recognized as "Legal fee refund" on the Statement of Operations.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
Each Fund makes quarterly cash distributions to shareholders of a stated dollar amount per share. Subject to approval and oversight by the Funds' Board of Trustees (the "Board"), each Fund seeks to maintain a stable distribution level designed to deliver the long-term return potential of each Fund's investment strategy through regular quarterly distributions (a "Managed Distribution Program"). Total distributions during a calendar year generally will be made from each Fund's net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized capital gains in the Fund's portfolio, if any. The portion of distributions paid attributed to net unrealized gains, if any, is distributed from the Fund's assets and is treated by shareholders as a non-taxable distribution ("Return of Capital") for tax purposes. In the event that total distributions during a calendar year exceed a Fund's total return on NAV, the difference will reduce NAV per share. If a Fund's total return on NAV exceeds total distributions during a calendar year, the excess will be reflected as an increase in NAV per share. The final determination of the source and character of all distributions for the fiscal year are made after the end of the fiscal year and are reflected in the financial statements contained in the annual report as of December 31 each year.
The actual character of distributions made by the Funds during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
Indemnifications
Under the Funds' organizational documents, their officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties.
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The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Netting Agreements
In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable master repurchase agreements, International Swaps and Derivative Association, Inc. ("ISDA") master agreements or other similar arrangements ("netting agreements"). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows each Fund to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, a Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis.
The Funds' investments subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, if any, are further described in Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
2. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
The fair valuation input levels as described below are for fair value measurement purposes.
Investment Valuation
Common stocks and other equity-type securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded and are generally classified as Level 1. Securities primarily traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price and are generally classified as Level 1. However, securities traded on a securities exchange or NASDAQ for which there were no transactions on a given day or securities not listed on a securities exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last quoted bid price and are generally classified as Level 2. Prices of certain American Depositary Receipts ("ADR") held by the Funds that trade in the United States are valued based on the last traded price, official closing price, or the most recent bid price of the underlying non-U.S.-traded stock, adjusted as appropriate for the underlying-to-ADR conversion ratio and foreign exchange rate, and from time-to-time may also be adjusted further to take into account material events that may take place after the close of the local non-U.S. market but before the close of the NYSE, which may represent a transfer from a Level 1 to a Level 2 security.
Prices of fixed-income securities are provided by a pricing service approved by the Board. The pricing service establishes a security's fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor's credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer or market activity, provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.
Exchange-traded funds are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded and are generally classified as Level 1.
Index options are valued at the 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) close price of the NYSE. The values of exchange-traded options are based on the mean of the closing bid and ask prices. Index and exchange-traded options are generally classified as Level 1. Options traded in the over-the-counter market are valued using an evaluated mean price and are generally classified as Level 2.
Repurchase agreements are valued at contract amount plus accrued interest, which approximates market value. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Board and/or its appointee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a pricing service is unable to provide a market price; securities whose trading has been formally suspended; debt securities that have gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; a security whose market price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of a Fund's NAV (as may be the case in non-U.S. markets on which the security is primarily traded) or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the pricing service, is not deemed to reflect the security's fair value. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor's credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Board and/or its appointee.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management's assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of each Fund's fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,394,154,653 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,394,154,653 | | |
Short-Term Investments: | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 46,951,180 | | | | — | | | | 46,951,180 | | |
Investments in Derivatives: | |
Options Written | | | (28,543,745 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (28,543,745 | ) | |
Total | | $ | 1,365,610,908 | | | $ | 46,951,180 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,412,562,088 | | |
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
Long-Term Investments*: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 580,045,015 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 580,045,015 | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 24,515,400 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,515,400 | | |
Short-Term Investments: | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | | — | | | | 4,999,955 | | | | — | | | | 4,999,955 | | |
Investments in Derivatives: | |
Options Written | | | (210,400 | ) | | | (1,875,996 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,086,396 | ) | |
Total | | $ | 604,350,015 | | | $ | 3,123,959 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 607,473,974 | | |
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | |
Long-Term Investments*: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 243,460,084 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 243,460,084 | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 13,382,500 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,382,500 | | |
Investments in Derivatives: | |
Options Purchased | | | 1,516,570 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,516,570 | | |
Options Written | | | (2,511,705 | ) | | | (26,477 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,538,182 | ) | |
Total | | $ | 255,847,449 | | | $ | (26,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 255,820,972 | | |
NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Long-Term Investments*: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 689,337,065 | | | $ | 323,504 | ** | | $ | — | | | $ | 689,660,569 | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 37,090,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37,090,000 | | |
Short-Term Investments: | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 14,257,610 | | | | — | | | | 14,257,610 | | |
Investments in Derivatives: | |
Options Purchased | | | 2,924,290 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,924,290 | | |
Options Written | | | (5,067,270 | ) | | | (40,438 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,107,708 | ) | |
Total | | $ | 724,284,085 | | | $ | 14,540,676 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 738,824,761 | | |
* Refer to the Fund's Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications.
** Refer to the Fund's Portfolio of Investments for breakdown of securities classified as Level 2.
The Board is responsible for the valuation process and has appointed the oversight of the daily valuation process to the Adviser's Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee, pursuant to the valuation policies and procedures adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the Funds' pricing policies and reporting to the Board. The Valuation Committee is aided in its efforts by the Adviser's dedicated Securities Valuation Team, which is responsible for administering the daily valuation process and applying fair value methodologies as approved by the Valuation Committee. When determining the reliability of independent pricing services for investments owned by the Funds, the Valuation Committee, among other things, conducts due diligence reviews of the pricing services and monitors the quality of security prices received through various testing reports conducted by the Securities Valuation Team.
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The Valuation Committee will consider pricing methodologies it deems relevant and appropriate when making a fair value determination, based on the facts and circumstances specific to the portfolio instrument. Fair value determinations generally will be derived as follows, using public or private market information:
(i) If available, fair value determinations shall be derived by extrapolating from recent transactions or quoted prices for identical or comparable securities.
(ii) If such information is not available, an analytical valuation methodology may be used based on other available information including, but not limited to: analyst appraisals, research reports, corporate action information, issuer financial statements and shelf registration statements. Such analytical valuation methodologies may include, but are not limited to: multiple of earnings, discount from market value of a similar freely-traded security, discounted cash flow analysis, book value or a multiple thereof, risk premium/yield analysis, yield to maturity and/or fundamental investment analysis.
The purchase price of a portfolio instrument will be used to fair value the instrument only if no other valuation methodology is available or deemed appropriate, and it is determined that the purchase price fairly reflects the instrument's current value.
For each portfolio security that has been fair valued pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, the fair value price is compared against the last available and next available market quotations. The Valuation Committee reviews the results of such testing and fair valuation occurrences are reported to the Board.
3. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives
Portfolio Securities
Foreign Currency Transactions
To the extent that the Funds invest in securities and/or contracts that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, the Funds will be subject to currency risk, which is the risk that an increase in the U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency will reduce returns or portfolio value. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the Funds' investments denominated in that currency will lose value because their currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value. Investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars on a spot (i.e. cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.
The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at 4:00 p.m. ET. Investment transactions, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date of the transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Funds and the amounts actually received.
The realized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with other assets and liabilities on investments and investments in derivatives are recognized as a component of "Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency," on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.
The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates on assets and liabilities associated with investments are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency," on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures, options purchased, options written and swaps contracts are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures, contracts, options purchased, options written and swap contracts, respectively" on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.
Repurchase Agreements
In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is each Fund's policy that its custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the fair value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times. If the counterparty defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral may be delayed or limited.
The following table presents the repurchase agreements for the Funds that are subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, and the collateral delivered related to those repurchase agreements.
Fund | | Counterparty | | Short-Term Investments, at Value | | Collateral Pledged (From) Counterparty* | | Net Exposure | |
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Fixed Income Clearing Corporation | | $ | 46,951,180 | | | $ | (46,951,180 | ) | | $ | — | | |
NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | | Fixed Income Clearing Corporation | | $ | 14,257,610 | | | $ | (14,257,610 | ) | | $ | — | | |
* As of the end of the reporting period, the value of the collateral pledged from the counterparty exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements. Refer to the Fund's Portfolio of Investments for details on the repurchase agreements.
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Zero Coupon Securities
A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.
Investments in Derivatives
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments, such as futures, options and swap contracts. Each Fund limits its investments in futures, options on futures and swap contracts to the extent necessary for the Adviser to claim the exclusion from regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool operator with respect to the Fund. The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds' investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.
Options Transactions
The purchase of options involves the risk of loss of all or a part of the cash paid for the options (the premium). The market risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid. The counterparty credit risk of purchasing options, however, needs to take into account the current value of the option, as this is the performance expected from the counterparty. When a Fund purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium paid (the premium plus commission) is recognized as a component of "Options purchased, at value" on the Statement of Asset and Liabilities. When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recognized as a component of "Options written, at value" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current value of the written option until the option is exercised or expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction. The changes in the value of options purchased during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options purchased" on the Statement of Operations. The changes in values of the options written during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options written" on the Statement of Operations. When an option is exercised or expires or a Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received, and any amount paid at expiration or on executing a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is recognized as a component of "Net realized gain (loss) from options purchased and/or written" on the Statement of Operations. The Fund, as writer of an option, has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (called) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option. There is also the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.
During the current fiscal period, each Fund wrote options on a stock index, or a blend of stock indexes, while investing in a portfolio of equities, to enhance returns while foregoing some upside potential of its equity portfolio. S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) and S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) purchased small amount of call options as part of their overwrite strategy.
The average notional amount of outstanding options contracts purchased and options contracts written during the current fiscal period, was as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | |
Average notional amount of outstanding call options purchased* | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Average notional amount of outstanding call options written* | | $ | (689,341,000 | ) | | $ | (120,338,933 | ) | | $ | (186,211,502 | ) | | $ | (194,104,502 | ) | |
| | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Average notional amount of outstanding put options written* | | $ | (5,005,000 | ) | | $ | (2,000,000 | ) | | $ | (7,005,000 | ) | |
* The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.
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The following table presents the fair value of all options held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.
| | | | Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Underlying | | Derivative | | Asset Derivatives | | (Liability) Derivatives | |
Risk Exposure | | Instrument | | Location | | Value | | Location | | Value | |
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | |
Equity price | | Options | | | — | | | $ | — | | | Options written, at value | | $ | (28,543,745 | ) | |
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
Equity price | | Options | | | — | | | $ | — | | | Options written, at value | | $ | (2,086,396 | ) | |
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | |
Equity price | | Options | | Options purchased, at value | | $ | 1,516,570 | | | Options written, at value | | $ | (2,538,182 | ) | |
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Equity price | | Options | | Options purchased, at value | | $ | 2,924,290 | | | Options written, at value | | $ | (5,107,708 | ) | |
The following tables present the options written, which are subject to netting agreements, as well as the collateral delivered related to those options written as of the end of the reporting period.
Fund | | Counterparty | | Options Written, at Value | | Amounts Netted on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Options Written, at Value | | Collateral Pledged to Counterparty | | Net Exposure | |
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
| | Citigroup | | $ | (546,027 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (546,027 | ) | | $ | 253,000 | | | $ | (293,027 | ) | |
| | Deutsche | | | (337,598 | ) | | | — | | | | (337,598 | ) | | | 337,598 | | | | — | | |
| | HSBC | | | (3,873 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,873 | ) | | | 3,873 | | | | — | | |
| | JPMorgan Chase | | | (603,226 | ) | | | — | | | | (603,226 | ) | | | 603,226 | | | | — | | |
| | UBS | | | (385,272 | ) | | | — | | | | (385,272 | ) | | | 385,272 | | | | — | | |
Total | | | | $ | (1,875,996 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,875,996 | ) | | $ | 1,582,969 | | | $ | (293,027 | ) | |
S&P 500 Dynamite Overwrite (SPXX) | |
| | Deutsche Bank | | $ | (26,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (26,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (26,477 | ) | |
Total | | | | $ | (26,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (26,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (26,477 | ) | |
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
| | Deutsche Bank | | $ | (40,438 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (40,438 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,438 | | |
Total | | | | $ | (40,438 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (40,438 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,438 | | |
The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on options purchased and options written on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Fund | | Underlying Risk Exposure | | Derivative Instrument | | Net Realized Gain(Loss) from Options Purchased/Written | | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Options Purchased/Written | |
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Equity price | | Options Purchased | | $ | (32,948 | ) | | $ | — | | |
S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Equity price | | Options Written | | | (40,294,681 | ) | | | 11,472,739 | | |
Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | Equity price | | Options Written | | | (2,971,045 | ) | | | 1,513,182 | | |
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Equity price | | Options Purchased | | | 1,701 | | | | (454,835 | ) | |
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Equity price | | Options Written | | | (13,249,254 | ) | | | 3,303,379 | | |
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | | Equity price | | Options Purchased | | | — | | | | (815,063 | ) | |
Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | | Equity price | | Options Written | | | (6,477,975 | ) | | | 1,782,067 | | |
Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund's exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to
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pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre-determined threshold amount.
4. Fund Shares
Transactions in shares were as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
| | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | |
Shares issued in the Reorganizations | | | 65,089,576 | | | | — | | | | 24,069,676 | | | | — | | |
| | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
| | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | | Year Ended 12/31/14 | | Year Ended 12/31/13 | |
Shares: | |
Issued in the Reorganizations | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,033,457 | | | | — | | |
Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,029 | | | | 52,834 | | |
5. Investment Transactions
Long-term purchases and sales (excluding derivative transactions) during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwirte (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Purchases | | $ | 83,938,404 | | | $ | 13,139,129 | | | $ | 20,195,162 | | | $ | 71,040,227 | | |
Sales | | | 93,487,842 | | | | 25,763,683 | | | | 42,388,868 | | | | 65,794,770 | | |
Transactions in options written during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | |
| | Number of Contracts | | Premiums Received | | Number of Contracts | | Premiums Received | |
Options outstanding, beginning of period | | | 2,874 | | | $ | 7,923,665 | | | | 10,200 | | | $ | 746,763 | | |
Options written | | | 37,978 | | | | 121,384,348 | | | | 107,415 | | | | 9,080,336 | | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (33,065 | ) | | | (96,328,854 | ) | | | (41,470 | ) | | | (3,566,005 | ) | |
Options expired | | | (1,086 | ) | | | (1,355,985 | ) | | | (51,130 | ) | | | (3,903,780 | ) | |
Options outstanding, end of period | | | 6,701 | | | $ | 31,623,174 | | | | 25,015 | | | $ | 2,357,314 | | |
| | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
| | Number of Contracts | | Premiums Received | | Number of Contracts | | Premiums Received | |
Options outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,103 | | | $ | 3,027,743 | | | | 925 | | | $ | 1,125,710 | | |
Options written | | | 13,077 | | | | 34,844,413 | | | | 15,907 | | | | 28,478,379 | | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (12,151 | ) | | | (34,407,607 | ) | | | (13,288 | ) | | | (23,404,857 | ) | |
Options expired | | | (664 | ) | | | (891,280 | ) | | | (275 | ) | | | (594,439 | ) | |
Options outstanding, end of period | | | 1,365 | | | $ | 2,573,269 | | | | 3,269 | | | $ | 5,604,793 | | |
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6. Income Tax Information
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment company taxable income to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. In any year when the Funds realize net capital gains, each Fund may choose to distribute all or a portion of its net capital gains to shareholders, or alternatively, to retain all or a portion of its net capital gains and pay federal corporate income taxes on such retained gains.
For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities (i.e., generally the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Furthermore, management of the Funds is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recording income, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the recognition of unrealized gain or loss for tax (mark-to-market) on option contracts. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the NAVs of the Funds.
During the year S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) was involved in a tax-free reorganization in which Equity Premium Opportunity (JSN) merged into Equity Premium Income (JPZ) and was renamed Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX). Equity Premium Income (JPZ) is considered both the financial reporting and tax survivor of the reorganization; as such, the income tax information provided below includes the full twelve month activity of S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) and Equity Premium Income (JPZ).
During the year Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) was involved in a tax-free reorganization in which Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD) and Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income (DPO) merged their assets into Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX). Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) is a new fund for tax purposes with no tax reporting survivor; however, Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD) is the accounting survivor for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the income tax information provided below includes the full twelve month activity of both Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) and Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD).
During the year Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) was involved in a tax-free reorganization in which Nasdaq Premium Income & Growth (QQQX-old) and Equity Premium Advantage (JLA) merged their assets into Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX). Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) is a new fund for tax purposes with no tax reporting survivor; however, NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX-old) is the accounting survivor for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the income tax information provided below includes the full twelve month activity of both Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) and NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX-old).
As of December 31, 2014, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (excluding investments in derivatives), as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 849,704,735 | | | $ | 404,215,724 | | | $ | 154,371,012 | | | $ | 360,512,054 | | |
Gross unrealized: | |
Appreciation | | $ | 630,400,931 | | | $ | 208,207,394 | | | $ | 111,971,740 | | | $ | 383,673,828 | | |
Depreciation | | | (38,999,833 | ) | | | (2,862,748 | ) | | | (9,500,168 | ) | | | (3,177,703 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | $ | 591,401,098 | | | $ | 205,344,646 | | | $ | 102,471,572 | | | $ | 380,496,125 | | |
Permanent differences, primarily due to foreign currency transactions, investments in passive foreign investment companies, net operating losses, nondeductible reorganization expenses, REIT adjustments and reorganization adjustments, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds' components of net assets as of December 31, 2014, the Funds' tax year end, as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Paid-in surplus | | $ | 71,372,298 | | | $ | 14,694,051 | | | $ | (28,854 | ) | | $ | 22,001,524 | | |
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | | | 410,771 | | | | 391,520 | | | | 2,080 | | | | 101,838 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | | (71,783,069 | ) | | | (15,085,571 | ) | | | 26,774 | | | | (22,103,362 | ) | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
The tax components of undistributed net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains as of December 31, 2014, the Funds' tax year end, were as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Undistributed net ordinary income1 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 118,895 | | |
Undistributed net long-term capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 790,892 | | |
1 Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest and realized short-term capital gains, if any.
The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds' tax years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
2014 | | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Distributions from net ordinary income1 | | $ | 7,115,283 | | | $ | 2,647,222 | | | $ | 3,119,271 | | | $ | 1,248,726 | | |
Distributions from net long-term capital gains2 | | | — | | | | 1,054,139 | | | | — | | | | 8,909,792 | | |
Return of capital | | | 31,195,830 | | | | 9,083,316 | | | | 13,744,021 | | | | 15,055,028 | | |
2013 | |
Distributions from net ordinary income1 | | $ | 7,703,790 | | | $ | 6,459,028 | | | $ | 3,514,811 | | | $ | 1,350,770 | | |
Distributions from net long-term capital gains | | | — | | | | 5,254,440 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Return of capital | | | 33,992,241 | | | | 1,071,209 | | | | 14,576,077 | | | | 21,001,515 | | |
1 Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest and current year earnings and profits attributed to realized gains.
2 The Funds designate as long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code Section 852(b)(3), the amount necessary to reduce earnings and profits of the Funds related to net capital gain to zero for the tax year ended December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2014, the Funds' tax year end, the Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. If not applied, the carryforwards will expire as shown in the following table. The losses not subject to expiration will be utilized first by a Fund.
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX)3 | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX)3 | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX)3 | |
Expiration: | |
December 31, 2016 | | $ | 39,564,418 | | | $ | 14,353,519 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,572,910 | | |
December 31, 2017 | | | 93,547,610 | | | | — | | | | 30,503,738 | | | | 14,352,958 | | |
December 31, 2018 | | | 4,958,903 | | | | — | | | | 7,655,485 | | | | — | | |
Not subject to expiration | | | 16,670,940 | | | | 767,873 | | | | 8,926,054 | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 154,741,871 | | | $ | 15,121,392 | | | $ | 47,085,277 | | | $ | 22,925,868 | | |
3 A portion of S&P 500 Buy-Write Income's (BXMX), Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite's (DIAX) and Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite's (QQQX) capital loss carryforward is subject to an annual limitation under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.
During the Funds' tax year ended December 31, 2014, the following Funds utilized their capital loss carryforwards as follows:
| | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Utilized capital loss carryforwards | | $ | 9,506,921 | | | $ | 5,462,991 | | | $ | 6,447,601 | | |
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. Gateway and NAM are compensated for their services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
Each Fund's management fee consists of two components — a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within the Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables the Fund's shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their respective Funds as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.
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The annual fund-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
Average Daily Managed Assets* | | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX)** Fund-Level Fee Rate | |
For the first $500 million | | | 0.7000 | % | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6750 | | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6500 | | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6250 | | |
For managed assets over $2 billion | | | 0.6000 | | |
** Effective for the period January 1, 2014 through December 21, 2014.
Average Daily Managed Assets* | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX)** Fund-Level Fee Rate | |
For the first $500 million | | | 0.6800 | % | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6550 | | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6300 | | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6050 | | |
For managed assets over $2 billion | | | 0.5800 | | |
** Effective for the period January 1, 2014 through December 21, 2014.
Effective December 22, 2014, the annual fund-level for the following Funds, payable monthly, was calculated according to the following schedule:
Average Daily Managed Assets* | | S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite (SPXX) Fund-Level Fee Rate | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) Fund-Level Fee Rate | |
For the first $500 million | | | 0.6600 | % | | | 0.6900 | % | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6350 | | | | 0.6650 | | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.6100 | | | | 0.6400 | | |
For the next $500 million | | | 0.5850 | | | | 0.6150 | | |
For managed assets over $2 billion | | | 0.5600 | | | | 0.5900 | | |
The annual complex-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
Complex-Level Managed Asset Breakpoint Level* | | Effective Rate at Breakpoint Level | |
$55 billion | | | 0.2000 | % | |
$56 billion | | | 0.1996 | | |
$57 billion | | | 0.1989 | | |
$60 billion | | | 0.1961 | | |
$63 billion | | | 0.1931 | | |
$66 billion | | | 0.1900 | | |
$71 billion | | | 0.1851 | | |
$76 billion | | | 0.1806 | | |
$80 billion | | | 0.1773 | | |
$91 billion | | | 0.1691 | | |
$125 billion | | | 0.1599 | | |
$200 billion | | | 0.1505 | | |
$250 billion | | | 0.1469 | | |
$300 billion | | | 0.1445 | | |
* For the fund-level and complex-level fees, managed assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to certain types of leverage. For these purposes, leverage includes the funds' use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust's issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining managed assets in certain circumstances. The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily managed assets of all Nuveen funds that constitute "eligible assets." Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen funds and assets in excess of $2 billion added to the Nuveen fund complex in connection with the Adviser's assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011. As of December 31, 2014, the complex-level fee rate for each of these Funds was 0.1639%.
The Funds pay no compensation directly to those of its trustees who are affiliated with the Adviser or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Funds from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Board has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. Fund Reorganizations
The Reorganizations were structured to qualify as tax-free reorganizations under the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes, and the Target Funds' shareholders will recognize no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result. Prior to the closing of the Reorganizations, the Target Funds distributed all of their net investment income and capital gains, if any. Such a distribution may be taxable to the Target Funds' shareholders for federal income tax purposes.
Investments
The cost, fair value and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the investments of the Target Funds as of the date of the Reorganizations, were as follows:
| | Equity Premium Income (JSN) | | Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD) | | Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income (DPO) | | NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX) | | Equity Premium Advantage (JLA) | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 534,311,869 | | | $ | 119,447,436 | | | $ | 284,278,994 | | | $ | 162,027,391 | | | $ | 190,899,470 | | |
Fair value of investments | | | 910,473,045 | | | | 202,728,947 | | | | 406,042,313 | | | | 372,884,069 | | | | 367,410,948 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 376,161,176 | | | | 83,281,511 | | | | 121,763,319 | | | | 210,856,678 | | | | 176,511,478 | | |
For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the Acquiring Funds were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from the Target Funds were carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Acquiring Funds realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.
Shares
The shares outstanding, net assets and NAV per share outstanding immediately prior to and after the Reorganizations are as follows:
Target Funds – Prior to the Reorganizations | | Equity Premium Income (JSN) | | Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income (DPD) | | Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income (DPO) | | NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth (QQQX) | | Equity Premium Advantage (JLA) | |
Shares outstanding | | | 66,487,744 | | | | 12,015,674 | | | | 27,856,933 | | | | 18,530,957 | | | | 25,679,417 | | |
Net assets | | $ | 888,642,700 | | | $ | 201,657,708 | | | $ | 403,959,670 | | | $ | 370,897,912 | | | $ | 360,940,326 | | |
NAV per share outstanding | | $ | 13.37 | | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 20.02 | | | $ | 14.06 | | |
Acquiring Funds – Prior to the Reorganizations | | Equity Premium Income (JPZ) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Shares outstanding | | | 38,464,973 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | |
Net assets | | $ | 525,145,441 | | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 20.02 | | |
NAV per share outstanding | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 20.02 | | |
Acquiring Funds – After the Reorganizations | | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Shares outstanding | | | 103,554,549 | | | | 36,085,350 | | | | 36,564,414 | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,413,788,141 | | | $ | 605,617,395 | | | $ | 731,838,258 | | |
NAV per share outstanding | | $ | 13.65 | | | $ | 16.78 | | | $ | 20.02 | | |
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Pro Forma Results of Operations
The beginning of the Target Funds' current fiscal period was January 1, 2014. Assuming the Reorganizations had been completed on January 1, 2014, the beginning of the Acquiring Funds' current fiscal period, the pro forma results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, are as follows:
Pro Forma Results of Operations | | S&P 500 Buy-Write Income (BXMX) | | Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite (DIAX) | | Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite (QQQX) | |
Net investment income | | $ | 15,868,881 | | | $ | 6,467,264 | | | $ | 3,555,558 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | | 64,924,175 | | | | 49,676,736 | | | | 68,669,526 | | |
Change in net assets resulting from operations | | | 80,793,056 | | | | 56,144,000 | | | | 72,225,084 | | |
Because the combined investment portfolios for each Reorganization has been managed as a single integrated portfolio since each Reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Target Funds that have been included in the Statement of Operations for the Acquiring Funds since the Reorganizations were consummated.
Costs and Expenses
In connection with the Reorganizations, the Acquiring Funds assumed certain associated costs and expenses. Such amounts are recognized as a component of "Accrued other expenses" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and "Reorganization expenses" on the Statement of Operations.
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Additional
Fund Information (Unaudited)
Board of Trustees
William Adams IV* | | Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.* | | Judith M. Stockdale | | Carole E. Stone | | Virginia L. Stringer | | Terence J. Toth | |
William J. Schneider | | Jack B. Evans | | William C. Hunter | | David J. Kundert | | John K. Nelson | | | |
* Interested Board Member
Fund Manager Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Custodian State Street Bank & Trust Company Boston, MA 02111 | | Legal Counsel Chapman and Cutler LLP Chicago, IL 60603 | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chicago, IL 60606 | | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services State Street Bank & Trust Company Nuveen Funds P.O. Box 43071 Providence, RI 02940-3071 (800) 257-8787 | |
Quarterly Form N-Q Portfolio of Investments Information
Each Fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. You may obtain this information directly from the SEC. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov or in person at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call the SEC toll-free at (800) SEC-0330 for room hours and operation.
Nuveen Funds' Proxy Voting Information
You may obtain (i) information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen's website at www.nuveen.com and (ii) a description of the policies and procedures that each fund used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll free at (800) 257-8787. You may also obtain this information directly from the SEC. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov.
CEO Certification Disclosure
Each Fund's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
Each Fund has filed with the SEC the certification of its CEO and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Share Repurchases
Each Fund intends to repurchase through its open-market share repurchase program, shares of its own common stock at such times and in such amounts as is deemed advisable. During the period covered by this report, each Fund repurchased shares of its common stock as shown in the accompanying table. Any future repurchases will be reported in the next annual or semi-annual report.
| | BXMX | | DIAX | | SPXX | | QQQX | |
Shares repurchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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FINRA BrokerCheck
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides information regarding the disciplinary history of FINRA member firms and associated investment professionals. This information as well as an investor brochure describing FINRA BrokerCheck is available to the public by calling the FINRA BrokerCheck Hotline number at (800) 289-9999 or by visiting www.FINRA.org.
Distribution Information
Each Fund hereby designates its percentage of dividends paid from net ordinary income as dividends qualifying for the 70% dividends received deduction (DRD) for corporations and its percentage as qualified dividend income (QDI) for individuals under Section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code as show in the accompanying table. The actual qualified dividend income distributions will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV which will be sent to shareholders shortly after calendar year end.
| | Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income Fund (DPD) | | Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income Fund (DPO) | | NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund (QQQX-old) | | Nuveen Equity Premium Advantage Fund (JLA) | | Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (SPXX) | | Nuveen S&P 500 Buy Write Income Fund (BXMX) | |
% DRD | | | 100 | % | | | 34.73 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 31.41 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | |
% QDI | | | 100 | % | | | 35.71 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 31.96 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | |
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Glossary of Terms
Used in this Report
n Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment's performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment's actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
n Beta: A measure of the variability of the change in the share price for a Fund in relation to a change in the value of the Fund's market benchmark. Securities with betas higher than 1.0 have been, and are expected to be, more volatile than the benchmark; securities with betas lower than 1.0 have been, and are expected to be, less volatile than the benchmark.
n Dow Jones Industrial Average: An average that tracks the performance of 30 large cap companies. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
n Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a fund's effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage (see below) and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the fund's portfolio that increase the fund's investment exposure.
n Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total market value of all final goods and services produced in a country/region in a given year, equal to total consumer, investment and government spending, plus the value of exports, minus the value of imports.
n Leverage: Leverage is created whenever a fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital.
n NASDAQ-100 Index: An index that includes 100 of the largest domestic and international nonfinancial securities listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market based on market capitalization. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
n Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A fund's Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash, accrued earnings and receivables) less its total liabilities. NAV per share is equal to the fund's Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding.
n Regulatory Leverage: Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued by or borrowings of a fund. Both of these are part of a fund's capital structure. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
n Russell 2000® Index: An index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
n S&P 500® Index: An unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
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Reinvest Automatically,
Easily and Conveniently
Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.
Nuveen Closed-End Funds Automatic Reinvestment Plan
Your Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares.
By choosing to reinvest, you'll be able to invest money regularly and automatically, and watch your investment grow through the power of compounding. Just like distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on distributions that are reinvested.
It is important to note that an automatic reinvestment plan does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect you against loss in a declining market.
Easy and convenient
To make recordkeeping easy and convenient, each quarter you'll receive a statement showing your total distributions, the date of investment, the shares acquired and the price per share, and the total number of shares you own.
How shares are purchased
The shares you acquire by reinvesting will either be purchased on the open market or newly issued by the Fund. If the shares are trading at or above net asset value at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new shares at the greater of the net asset value or 95% of the then-current market price. If the shares are trading at less than net asset value, shares for your account will be purchased on the open market. If the Plan Agent begins purchasing Fund shares on the open market while shares are trading below net asset value, but the Fund's shares subsequently trade at or above their net asset value before the Plan Agent is able to complete its purchases, the Plan Agent may cease open-market purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the distribution in newly-issued Fund shares at a price equal to the greater of the shares' net asset value or 95% of the shares' market value on the last business day immediately prior to the purchase date. Distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the distribution payment date. No interest will be paid on distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price per share may exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund. A pro rata portion of any applicable brokerage commissions on open market purchases will be paid by Plan participants. These commissions usually will be lower than those charged on individual transactions.
Flexible
You may change your distribution option or withdraw from the Plan at any time, should your needs or situation change.
You can reinvest whether your shares are registered in your name, or in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee. Ask your investment advisor if his or her firm will participate on your behalf. Participants whose shares are registered in the name of one firm may not be able to transfer the shares to another firm and continue to participate in the Plan.
The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Although the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants, there is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan at this time.
Call today to start reinvesting distributions
For more information on the Nuveen Automatic Reinvestment Plan or to enroll in or withdraw from the Plan, speak with your financial advisor or call us at (800) 257-8787.
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Annual Investment
Management Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited)
NUVEEN S&P 500 BUY-WRITE INCOME FUND
NUVEEN S&P 500 DYNAMIC OVERWRITE FUND
The discussion of the approvals of the advisory and sub-advisory agreements for each of Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (formerly, Nuveen Equity Premium Income Fund) and Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (formerly Nuveen Equity Premium and Growth Fund) by the board of trustees of such Funds at their meeting on April 30, 2014 can be found in the semi-annual report for such Funds for the period ended June 30, 2014.
Discussions of the approvals of the advisory and sub-advisory agreements for Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund and Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund by the board of trustees of such Funds are set forth separately below.
NUVEEN DOW 30SM DYNAMIC OVERWRITE FUND
I. The Approval Process
The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the "Board" and each Trustee, a "Board Member"), including the Board Members who are not parties to the Fund's advisory or sub-advisory agreement or "interested persons" of any such parties (the "Independent Board Members"), is responsible for overseeing the performance of the investment adviser and the sub-adviser to the Fund and determining whether to approve the Fund's advisory agreement (the "Investment Management Agreement") between the Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") and sub-advisory agreement (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement" and, together with the Investment Management Agreement, the "Advisory Agreements") between the Adviser and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the "Sub-Adviser" and together with the Adviser, the "Fund Advisers" and each, a "Fund Adviser"). At an in-person meeting held on August 7, 2014 (the "August Meeting"), the Board considered and approved the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Fund.
The Board recognized that the Fund was newly formed for the purpose of effectuating the consolidation of the Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income Fund Inc. (DPO) (the "Enhanced Premium & Income Fund") and the Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. (DPD) (the "Premium & Dividend Income Fund" and together with the Enhanced Premium & Income Fund, the "Target Funds" and each a "Target Fund") as part of a broad initiative to rationalize the product offerings of the Nuveen funds and eliminate overlapping products (collectively, the "Mergers"). At an in-person meeting held on April 30, 2014 (the "April Meeting"), the Board considered and approved the Mergers. At the April Meeting and prior meetings, the Adviser made presentations regarding the Mergers and the resulting Fund. At the August Meeting, the Board considered the Advisory Agreements for the new Fund.
During the August Meeting, the Independent Board Members met privately with their legal counsel to, among other things, review the Board's duties under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), the general principles of state law in reviewing and approving advisory contracts, the standards used by courts in determining whether investment company boards of directors have fulfilled their duties, factors to be considered in voting on advisory agreements and an adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to advisory agreements and compensation. The Board noted that the Adviser and Sub-Adviser served as such to each of the Target Funds and if approved, would serve as such to the Fund. The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to the Fund,
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including among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Fund Advisers, (b) certain performance-related information (as described below), (c) the advisory fees and costs of the services to be provided to the Fund and the profitability of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and its affiliates for advisory services ("Nuveen"), (d) the extent of any economies of scale, (e) any benefits to be derived by the Fund Advisers from the relationship with the Fund and (f) other factors. Each Board Member may have accorded different weight to the various factors in reaching his or her conclusions with respect to the Fund's Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all important or controlling. The Independent Board Members' considerations were instead based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information presented. The principal factors considered by the Board and its conclusions are described below.
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
At the August Meeting and prior meetings, the Independent Board Members considered information regarding the rationale for the Mergers, including the investment objectives and strategies of the Target Funds compared to the Fund. The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the respective Fund Adviser's services provided to the Target Funds and expected to be provided to the Fund after the Mergers, including portfolio management services and administrative services. As the Independent Board Members served on the Board of each Target Fund, the Board has a good understanding of each Fund Adviser's organization, operations, personnel and services. As the Independent Board Members also meet regularly throughout the year to oversee the various Nuveen funds, including the Target Funds advised by the Fund Advisers, the Independent Board Members have relied upon their knowledge from their meetings and any other interactions throughout the year with the respective Fund Adviser in evaluating the Advisory Agreements.
The Independent Board Members considered the terms of the Investment Management Agreement compared to the terms of the investment management agreements between the Adviser and the Target Funds and the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement compared to the terms of the sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Adviser on behalf the Target Funds. The Independent Board Members also recognized that they recently determined to renew the investment management agreements with the Adviser and Target Funds and the sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Adviser on behalf of the Target Funds at the April Meeting. Accordingly, the Board's considerations with respect to the renewal continue to be relevant in evaluating the Advisory Agreements. In considering the services, the Board noted that the Adviser would continue to provide various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services to the Fund and the Sub-Adviser would generally provide the portfolio investment management services to the Fund under the oversight of the Adviser. The Independent Board Members considered the quality and extent of the administrative and non-investment advisory services that the Adviser and its affiliates will provide to the Fund, including product management, investment services (such as oversight of investment policies and procedures, risk management, and pricing), fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services and communications, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance and legal support. The Independent Board Members also recognized that the Adviser would oversee the Sub-Adviser.
In considering the portfolio management services to be provided to the Fund by the Sub-Adviser, the Board considered the experience and qualifications of the investment team, noting that the portfolio managers managing the Target Funds would also manage the portfolio of the Fund following the Mergers.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services expected to be provided to the Fund under each respective Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.
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B. The Investment Performance of the Fund and Fund Advisers
The Fund is new and therefore did not have its own performance history. The Board was, however, familiar with the performance records of the Target Funds and had reviewed, among other things, their annualized returns for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending June 30, 2014. The Board recognized that the Target Funds and Fund have similar investment objectives, policies, strategies and risks. However, while the principal equity strategies of the Target Funds and the Fund are substantially identical, the Board noted that there were some differences, including, in particular, with respect to the use of leverage. The Fund and Premium & Dividend Income Fund had no current intention to use leverage while the principal equity strategy of the Enhanced Premium & Income Fund involved the use of leverage. The Board recognized that the differences may affect the future performance of the Fund.
C. Fees, Expenses and Profitability
1. Fees and Expenses
The Board evaluated the proposed management fee and estimated expenses of the Fund. The Fund's management fee is comprised of two components—a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within the Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. The Independent Board Members recognized that the contractual management fee schedule, including the fund-level breakpoint schedule and complex-wide breakpoint schedule remains the same as the contractual fee schedule for the Target Funds. The Independent Board Members further recognized that, as a result of greater economies of scale from the larger size of the Fund after merging the Target Funds, the Mergers were intended to result in reduced fees and expenses for the Fund over time compared to those of the Target Funds prior to the closing of the Mergers. Further, the Independent Board Members considered the proposed sub-advisory fee rate for the Fund (as a percentage of the Fund's managed assets) and observed that it was the same as the contractual sub-advisory fee rate of the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Target Funds. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that the Fund's management fees to each Fund Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Fund.
2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
The Board recognized that, like all Nuveen funds, the Fund would have a sub-adviser (which, in the case of the Fund, would be an affiliated sub-adviser), and therefore, the overall fund management fee can be divided into two components, the fee retained by the Adviser and the fee paid to the Sub-Adviser. In general terms, the fee to the Adviser will reflect the administrative services it will provide to support the Fund and, while some administrative services may occur at the sub-adviser level, the fee to the Sub-Adviser will generally reflect the portfolio management services provided by the Sub-Adviser. Due to their experience with other Nuveen funds, the Independent Board Members were familiar with the nature of services provided by the Adviser, including through the Sub-Adviser, and the range of fees and average fee the Sub-Adviser has assessed for such services to other clients. The Independent Board Members considered the fees each Fund Adviser was expected to assess to the Fund compared to that of other Nuveen funds or other clients. Such other clients may include: separately managed accounts (both retail and institutional accounts), foreign investment funds offered by Nuveen, and funds that are not offered by Nuveen but are sub-advised by one of Nuveen's investment management teams. In their review, the Independent Board Members had considered the differences in the product types, including, but not limited to: the services provided, the structure and operations, portfolio investment policies, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements. The Board Members recognized, at the August Meeting or prior meetings, that the fee rates charged to a Nuveen fund (such as the Fund) and charged to other clients vary, among other things, because of the different services involved and the additional regulatory and compliance requirements associated with registered investment companies, such as the Fund. The Independent Board Members noted that, as a general matter, higher fee levels reflect higher levels of service, increased investment management complexity, greater
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product management requirements and higher levels of risk or a combination of the foregoing. The Independent Board Members have further noted, in particular, that the range of services provided to a fund (such as those to be provided to the Fund) is generally much more extensive than that provided to separately managed accounts. Many of the additional administrative services to be provided by the Adviser are not required for institutional clients. The Board Members also reviewed a comparative analysis provided to them at the April Meeting comparing, among other things, each Target Fund's gross management fees, net management fees and net expense ratios to the fees and expenses of a comparable group of funds provided by an independent data provider. Such comparisons continue to be relevant in light of the similarities of the investment objectives and strategies of the Target Funds and the Fund. Given the inherent differences in the various products, particularly the extensive services to be provided to the Fund, the Independent Board Members believe such facts justify the different levels of fees.
3. Profitability of Fund Advisers
In conjunction with their review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities and its financial condition. At the April Meeting, the Independent Board Members reviewed the revenues and expenses of Nuveen's advisory activities for the last two calendar years, the allocation methodology used in preparing the profitability data, an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2013 and Nuveen's consolidated financial statements for 2013. The Independent Board Members recognized that this information supplemented the profitability information requested and received during the year to help keep them apprised of developments affecting profitability (such as changes in fee waivers and expense reimbursement commitments). In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that two Independent Board Members have been appointed as point persons to review the profitability analysis and methodologies employed, and any changes thereto, and to keep the Board apprised of such changes. The Independent Board Members also considered at the April Meeting Nuveen's revenues for advisory activities, expenses and profit margin compared to that of various unaffiliated management firms.
In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members noted at the April Meeting the Adviser's continued investment in its business with expenditures to, among other things, upgrade its investment technology and compliance systems and provide for additional personnel and other resources. The Independent Board Members recognized that the Adviser's continued commitment to its business should enhance the Adviser's capacity and capabilities in providing the services necessary to meet the needs of the Nuveen funds as they grow or change over time. In addition, in evaluating profitability, the Independent Board Members also noted the subjective nature of determining profitability which may be affected by numerous factors including the allocation of expenses and that various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable but yield different results. Further, the Independent Board Members recognized the difficulties in making comparisons as the profitability of other advisers generally is not publicly available, and the profitability information that is available for certain advisers or management firms may not be representative of the industry and may be affected by, among other things, an adviser's particular business mix, capital costs, size, types of funds managed and expense allocations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Independent Board Members noted that the Adviser's adjusted operating margin appeared to be reasonable in relation to other investment advisers and sufficient to operate as a viable investment management firm meeting its obligations to the Nuveen funds. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the Adviser's level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided.
With respect to the Sub-Adviser, which is affiliated with Nuveen, the Independent Board Members previously reviewed its revenues, expenses and profitability margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities and the methodology used for allocating expenses among the internal sub-advisers. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members were satisfied that the Sub-Adviser's level of profitability was reasonable in light of the services provided.
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In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered other amounts the Fund Adviser may receive from the Fund as well as indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements), if any, the respective Fund Adviser and its affiliates receive or are expected to receive that are directly attributable to the management of the Fund. See Section E below for additional information on such indirect benefits the Fund Advisers may receive as a result of their relationship with a Nuveen fund. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of the Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the Fund were reasonable.
D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
With respect to economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a fund being spread over a larger asset base, although economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. The Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund could be expected to benefit from any economies of scale. One method to help ensure the shareholders share in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Generally, management fees for funds in the Nuveen complex, including the Fund, are comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members reviewed and considered the applicable fund-level breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules that reduce advisory fees as asset levels increase. As noted, the fund-level breakpoint schedule and the complex-level breakpoint schedules were the same as the breakpoint schedules in the investment management agreements of the Target Funds. In addition, the Board noted that as a result of the greater economies of scale from the larger size of the Fund after merging the Target Funds, the Mergers were intended to result in reduced fees and expenses for the Fund over time compared to those of the Target Funds prior to the closing of the Mergers. The Independent Board Members noted that although the Fund could make additional share offerings from time to time, as a closed-end fund, the growth of the Fund's assets would occur primarily through the appreciation of its investment portfolio.
As noted, the Board also considered the Nuveen funds' complex-wide fee arrangement. Pursuant to the complex-wide fee arrangement, the fees of the funds in the Nuveen complex are generally reduced as the assets in the fund complex reach certain levels. The complex-wide fee arrangement seeks to provide the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total fund complex assets increase, even if assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have decreased. The approach reflects the notion that some of Nuveen's costs are attributable to services provided to all its funds in the complex and therefore all funds benefit if these costs are spread over a larger asset base.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the breakpoint schedule and complex-wide fee arrangement (as applicable) were acceptable and reflect economies of scale to be shared with shareholders when assets under management increase.
E. Indirect Benefits
In evaluating fees, the Independent Board Members considered information received at the April Meeting regarding potential "fall out" or ancillary benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. In this regard, with respect to closed-end funds, the Independent Board Members recognized that affiliates of the Adviser may receive revenues for serving as co-manager in initial public offerings of new closed-end funds as well as in connection with secondary offerings.
In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund Advisers would receive any benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby a portion of the commissions paid by the Fund for brokerage may be used to acquire research that may be useful to the Fund Adviser in managing the assets of the Fund and other clients. The Fund's portfolio transactions are to be allocated by the Sub-Adviser. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members considered that the Sub-Adviser may benefit from
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its respective soft dollar arrangements pursuant to which it receives research from brokers that execute the Fund's portfolio transactions. With respect to any fixed income securities, however, the Board recognized that such securities generally trade on a principal basis that does not generate soft dollar credits. Similarly, the Board recognized that the research received pursuant to soft dollar arrangements by the Sub-Adviser may also benefit the Fund and its shareholders to the extent the research enhances the ability of the Sub-Adviser to manage the Fund. The Independent Board Members noted that the Sub-Adviser's profitability may be somewhat lower if it did not receive the research services pursuant to the soft dollar arrangements and had to acquire such services directly.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits expected to be received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Fund were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.
F. TIAA-CREF Transaction
Earlier in the year, the Board Members were advised of the potential acquisition of Nuveen by TIAA-CREF (the "Transaction"). For purposes of this section, references to "Nuveen" herein include all affiliates of Nuveen providing advisory, sub-advisory, distribution or other services to the Nuveen funds. In accordance with the 1940 Act, if the Transaction is consummated after the Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement take effect, such a change in control would result in an assignment of the Advisory Agreements and the automatic termination of such agreements. Accordingly, the Board also considered the approval of an investment management agreement between the Adviser and the Fund (the "New Investment Management Agreement") and a sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser on behalf of the Fund (the "New Sub-Advisory Agreement" and together with the New Investment Management Agreement, the "New Advisory Agreements") on substantially the same terms as the original Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement respectively. Such New Advisory Agreements would take effect upon the consummation of the Transaction if it occurs after the effectiveness of the Advisory Agreements. Leading up to the April Meeting, the Independent Board Members had several meetings and deliberations, with and without management from Nuveen present and with the advice of legal counsel regarding, among other things, the Transaction and its impact on Nuveen and the Fund Advisers. In its review, the Board considered the terms of the Transaction and its impact on, among other things: the governance structure of Nuveen; the strategic plans for Nuveen; the operations of the Nuveen funds; the quality or level of services provided to the Nuveen funds; key personnel that service the Nuveen funds and/or the Board and the compensation or incentive arrangements to retain such personnel; Nuveen's capital structure; the regulatory requirements applicable to Nuveen or Nuveen fund operations; and the fees and expenses of the Nuveen funds, including the complex-wide fee arrangement. The Board Members also considered, among other things, the background, culture (including with respect to regulatory and compliance matters) and resources of TIAA-CREF; the general plans and intentions of TIAA-CREF for Nuveen; any benefits or detriments the Transaction may impose on the Nuveen funds, TIAA-CREF or the Fund Advisers; the reaction from Fund Advisers' employees knowledgeable of the Transaction; the incentive and retention plans for key personnel of Fund Advisers; the potential access to additional distribution platforms and economies of scale; and the impact of any additional regulatory schemes that may be applicable to the Nuveen funds given the banking and insurance businesses operated in the TIAA-CREF enterprise.
Based on their review, the Board Members recognized that no diminution in the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Fund Advisers is expected as a result of the Transaction. The Board considered that the terms of the New Investment Management Agreement, including the fees payable thereunder, would be substantially identical to those of the original Investment Management Agreement. Similarly, the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, including fees payable thereunder, would be substantially identical to those of the original Sub-Advisory Agreement. The services to be provided and the standard of care under the New Investment Management Agreement and New Sub-Advisory Agreement would be the same as the corresponding original agreements. The fund-level and complex-wide breakpoint schedules will not change under the New Advisory Agreements. The
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Board considered that Nuveen was expected to remain a stand-alone business within the TIAA-CREF enterprise and operate relatively autonomously from the other TIAA-CREF businesses but would receive general support and oversight from certain TIAA-CREF functional groups (such as the legal, finance, internal audit, compliance and risk management groups). The investment personnel responsible for the management of the Fund's portfolio and the Fund's investment strategies was not expected to change as a result of the Transaction. Accordingly, the Board determined that its analysis of the various factors regarding its approval of the Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement would continue to apply to the New Investment Management Agreement and New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
G. Other Considerations
The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement and New Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser's fees are reasonable in light of the services to be provided to the Fund and that the Advisory Agreements and New Advisory Agreements should be and are approved on behalf of the Fund.
II. Recent Developments
The Transaction closed on October 1, 2014 prior to the closing of the Mergers. The Mergers of the Target Funds into the Fund were effective December 22, 2014.
NUVEEN NASDAQ 100 DYNAMIC OVERWRITE FUND
I. The Approval Process
The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the "Board," and each Trustee, a "Board Member"), including the Board Members who are not parties to the Fund's advisory or sub-advisory agreement or "interested persons" of any such parties (the "Independent Board Members"), is responsible for overseeing the performance of the investment adviser and the sub-adviser to the Fund and determining whether to approve the Fund's advisory agreement (the "Investment Management Agreement") between the Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") and sub-advisory agreement (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement" and, together with the Investment Management Agreement, the "Advisory Agreements") between the Adviser and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the "Sub-Adviser" and, together with the Adviser, the "Fund Advisers" and each, a "Fund Adviser"). At an in-person meeting held on August 5-7, 2014 (the "August Meeting"), the Board considered and approved the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Fund.
The Board recognized that the Fund was newly formed for the purpose of effectuating the consolidation of Nuveen Equity Premium Advantage Fund (JLA) (the "Premium Advantage Fund") and NASDAQ Premium Income & Growth Fund Inc. (QQQX) (the "Premium Income Fund" and, together with the Premium Advantage Fund, the "Target Funds" and each, a "Target Fund") as part of a broad initiative to rationalize the product offerings of the Nuveen funds and eliminate overlapping products (collectively, the "Mergers"). At an in-person meeting held on April 30, 2014 (the "April Meeting"), the Board considered and approved the Mergers. At the April Meeting and prior meetings, the Adviser made presentations regarding the Mergers and the resulting Fund. At the August Meeting, the Board considered the Advisory Agreements for the new Fund.
During the August Meeting, the Independent Board Members met privately with their legal counsel to, among other things, review the Board's duties under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), the general principles of state law in reviewing and
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approving advisory contracts, the standards used by courts in determining whether investment company boards of directors have fulfilled their duties, factors to be considered in voting on advisory agreements and an adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to advisory agreements and compensation. The Board noted that the Adviser served as such to each of the Target Funds and, if approved, would serve as such to the Fund, and that the Sub-Adviser served as such for the Premium Income Fund and, if approved, would serve as such to the Fund. The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to the Fund, including among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Fund Advisers, (b) certain performance-related information (as described below), (c) the advisory fees and costs of the services to be provided to the Fund and the profitability of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and its affiliates for advisory services ("Nuveen"), (d) the extent of any economies of scale, (e) any benefits to be derived by the Fund Advisers from the relationship with the Fund and (f) other factors. Each Board Member may have accorded different weight to the various factors in reaching his or her conclusions with respect to the Fund's Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all important or controlling. The Independent Board Members' considerations were instead based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information presented. The principal factors considered by the Board and its conclusions are described below.
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
At the August Meeting and prior meetings, the Independent Board Members considered information regarding the rationale for the Mergers, including the investment objectives and strategies of the Target Funds compared to the Fund. The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the Adviser's services provided to the Target Funds and of the Sub-Adviser's services provided to the Premium Income Fund and, in each case, as expected to be provided to the Fund after the Mergers, including portfolio management services and administrative services. As the Independent Board Members served on the Board of each Target Fund, the Board has a good understanding of each Fund Adviser's organization, operations, personnel and services. As the Independent Board Members also meet regularly throughout the year to oversee the various Nuveen funds, including the Target Funds, the Independent Board Members have relied upon their knowledge from their meetings and any other interactions throughout the year with the respective Fund Adviser in evaluating the Advisory Agreements.
The Independent Board Members considered that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement compared to the terms of the investment management agreements between the Adviser and the Target Funds and the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement compared to the terms of the sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser on behalf the Premium Income Fund. The Independent Board Members also recognized that they recently determined to renew the investment management agreements with the Adviser and Target Funds and the sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser on behalf of the Premium Income Fund at the April Meeting. Accordingly, the Board's considerations with respect to the renewal continue to be relevant in evaluating the Advisory Agreements. In considering the services, the Board noted that the Adviser would continue to provide various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services to the Fund and the Sub-Adviser would generally provide the portfolio investment management services to the Fund under the oversight of the Adviser. The Independent Board Members considered the quality and extent of the administrative and non-investment advisory services that the Adviser and its affiliates will provide to the Fund, including product management, investment services (such as oversight of investment policies and procedures, risk management, and pricing), fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services and communications, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance and legal support. The Independent Board Members also recognized that the Adviser would oversee the Sub-Adviser.
In considering the portfolio management services to be provided to the Fund by the Sub-Adviser, the Board considered the experience and qualifications of the investment team, noting that the portfolio managers managing the Premium Income Fund would also manage the portfolio of the Fund following the Mergers.
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Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services expected to be provided to the Fund under each respective Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.
B. The Investment Performance of the Fund and Fund Advisers
The Fund is new and therefore did not have its own performance history. The Board was, however, familiar with the performance records of the Target Funds and had reviewed, among other things, their annualized returns for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending June 30, 2014. Although the Board recognized that the Target Funds and the Fund may have similar investment objectives, policies, strategies and risks, the Board recognized that the principal investment strategies of the Fund differ from those of the Premium Advantage Fund. The Board noted, however, that the Fund's principal investment strategies are substantially comparable to those of the Premium Income Fund although there were some differences that may affect the future performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board noted, among other differences, that the Fund's dynamic options strategy may cover a larger percentage of the Fund's equity portfolio than the Premium Income Fund's dynamic options strategy.
C. Fees, Expenses and Profitability
1. Fees and Expenses
The Board evaluated the proposed management fee and estimated expenses of the Fund. The Fund's management fee is comprised of two components—a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within the Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. The Independent Board Members recognized that the Adviser has agreed to reduce the management fee of the Fund by two basis points on the aggregate net asset value of the assets of the Premium Advantage Fund acquired by the Fund. The Independent Board Members further recognized that, as a result of greater economies of scale from the larger size of the Fund after merging the Target Funds, the Mergers were intended to result in reduced fees and expenses for the Fund over time compared to those of the Target Funds prior to the closing of the Mergers. Further, the Independent Board Members considered the proposed sub-advisory fee rate for the Fund (as a percentage of the Fund's managed assets) and observed that it was the same as the contractual sub-advisory fee rate of the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Premium Income Fund. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that the Fund's management fees to each Fund Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Fund.
2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
The Board recognized that, like all Nuveen funds, the Fund would have a sub-adviser (which, in the case of the Fund, would be an affiliated sub-adviser) and, therefore, the overall fund management fee can be divided into two components, the fee retained by the Adviser and the fee paid to the Sub-Adviser. In general terms, the fee to the Adviser will reflect the administrative services it will provide to support the Fund and, while some administrative services may occur at the sub-adviser level, the fee to the Sub-Adviser will generally reflect the portfolio management services provided by the Sub-Adviser. Due to their experience with other Nuveen funds, the Independent Board Members were familiar with the nature of services provided by the Adviser, including through the Sub-Adviser, and the range of fees and average fee the Sub-Adviser has assessed for such services to other clients. The Independent Board Members considered the fees each Fund Adviser was expected to assess to the Fund compared to that of other Nuveen funds or other clients. Such other clients may include: separately managed accounts (both retail and institutional accounts), foreign investment funds offered by Nuveen, and funds that are not offered by Nuveen but are sub-advised by one of Nuveen's investment management teams. In their review, the Independent Board Members had considered the differences in the product types, including, but not limited to: the services provided, the structure and operations, portfolio investment policies, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements. The Board Members
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recognized, at the August Meeting or prior meetings, that the fee rates charged to a Nuveen fund (such as the Fund) and charged to other clients vary, among other things, because of the different services involved and the additional regulatory and compliance requirements associated with registered investment companies, such as the Fund. The Independent Board Members noted that, as a general matter, higher fee levels reflect higher levels of service, increased investment management complexity, greater product management requirements and higher levels of risk or a combination of the foregoing. The Independent Board Members have further noted, in particular, that the range of services provided to a fund (such as those to be provided to the Fund) is generally much more extensive than that provided to separately managed accounts. Many of the additional administrative services to be provided by the Adviser are not required for institutional clients. The Board Members also reviewed a comparative analysis provided to them at the April Meeting comparing, among other things, each Target Fund's gross management fees, net management fees and net expense ratios to the fees and expenses of a comparable group of funds provided by an independent data provider. Such comparisons provided with respect to the Premium Income Fund continue to be relevant in light of the similarities of the investment objectives and strategies of such Target Fund and the Fund. Given the inherent differences in the various products, particularly the extensive services to be provided to the Fund, the Independent Board Members believe such facts justify the different levels of fees.
3. Profitability of Fund Advisers
In conjunction with their review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities and its financial condition. At the April Meeting, the Independent Board Members reviewed the revenues and expenses of Nuveen's advisory activities for the last two calendar years, the allocation methodology used in preparing the profitability data, an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2013 and Nuveen's consolidated financial statements for 2013. The Independent Board Members recognized that this information supplemented the profitability information requested and received during the year to help keep them apprised of developments affecting profitability (such as changes in fee waivers and expense reimbursement commitments). In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that two Independent Board Members have been appointed as point persons to review the profitability analysis and methodologies employed, and any changes thereto, and to keep the Board apprised of such changes. The Independent Board Members also considered at the April Meeting Nuveen's revenues for advisory activities, expenses and profit margin compared to that of various unaffiliated management firms.
In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members noted at the April Meeting the Adviser's continued investment in its business with expenditures to, among other things, upgrade its investment technology and compliance systems and provide for additional personnel and other resources. The Independent Board Members recognized that the Adviser's continued commitment to its business should enhance the Adviser's capacity and capabilities in providing the services necessary to meet the needs of the Nuveen funds as they grow or change over time. In addition, in evaluating profitability, the Independent Board Members also noted the subjective nature of determining profitability which may be affected by numerous factors including the allocation of expenses and that various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable but yield different results. Further, the Independent Board Members recognized the difficulties in making comparisons as the profitability of other advisers generally is not publicly available, and the profitability information that is available for certain advisers or management firms may not be representative of the industry and may be affected by, among other things, an adviser's particular business mix, capital costs, size, types of funds managed and expense allocations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Independent Board Members noted that the Adviser's adjusted operating margin appeared to be reasonable in relation to other investment advisers and sufficient to operate as a viable investment management firm meeting its obligations to the Nuveen funds. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the Adviser's level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided.
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With respect to the Sub-Adviser, which is affiliated with Nuveen, the Independent Board Members previously reviewed its revenues, expenses and profitability margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities and the methodology used for allocating expenses among the internal sub-advisers. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members were satisfied that the Sub-Adviser's level of profitability was reasonable in light of the services provided.
In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered other amounts the Fund Adviser may receive from the Fund as well as indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements), if any, the respective Fund Adviser and its affiliates receive or are expected to receive that are directly attributable to the management of the Fund. See Section E below for additional information on such indirect benefits the Fund Advisers may receive as a result of their relationship with a Nuveen fund. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of the Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the Fund were reasonable.
D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
With respect to economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a fund being spread over a larger asset base, although economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. The Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund could be expected to benefit from any economies of scale. One method to help ensure that shareholders share in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Generally, management fees for funds in the Nuveen complex, including the Fund, are comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members reviewed and considered the applicable fund-level breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule that reduce advisory fees as asset levels increase. As noted, with respect to the fund-level breakpoint schedule, the Adviser has agreed to reduce the management fee of the Fund by two basis points on the aggregate net asset value of the assets of the Premium Advantage Fund acquired by the Fund. As further noted, the complex-level breakpoint schedule applicable to the Fund is the same as the complex-level breakpoint schedule in the investment management agreements of the Target Funds. In addition, the Board noted that, as a result of the greater economies of scale from the larger size of the Fund after merging the Target Funds, the Mergers were intended to result in reduced fees and expenses for the Fund over time compared to those of the Target Funds prior to the closing of the Mergers. The Independent Board Members noted that, although the Fund could make additional share offerings from time to time, as a closed-end fund, the growth of the Fund's assets would occur primarily through the appreciation of its investment portfolio.
As noted, the Board also considered the Nuveen funds' complex-wide fee arrangement. Pursuant to the complex-wide fee arrangement, the fees of the funds in the Nuveen complex are generally reduced as the assets in the fund complex reach certain levels. The complex-wide fee arrangement seeks to provide the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total fund complex assets increase, even if assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have decreased. The approach reflects the notion that some of Nuveen's costs are attributable to services provided to all its funds in the complex and therefore all funds benefit if these costs are spread over a larger asset base.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the breakpoint schedule and complex-wide fee arrangement (as applicable) were acceptable and reflect economies of scale to be shared with shareholders when assets under management increase.
E. Indirect Benefits
In evaluating fees, the Independent Board Members considered information received at the April Meeting regarding potential "fall out" or ancillary benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. In this regard, with respect to closed-end funds, the Independent Board Members recognized that affiliates of the Adviser may receive
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revenues for serving as co-manager in initial public offerings of new closed-end funds as well as in connection with secondary offerings.
In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund Advisers would receive any benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby a portion of the commissions paid by the Fund for brokerage may be used to acquire research that may be useful to the Fund Adviser in managing the assets of the Fund and other clients. The Fund's portfolio transactions are to be allocated by the Sub-Adviser. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members considered that the Sub-Adviser may benefit from its respective soft dollar arrangements pursuant to which it receives research from brokers that execute the Fund's portfolio transactions. Similarly, the Board recognized that the research received pursuant to soft dollar arrangements by the Sub-Adviser may also benefit the Fund and its shareholders to the extent the research enhances the ability of the Sub-Adviser to manage the Fund. The Independent Board Members noted that the Sub-Adviser's profitability may be somewhat lower if it did not receive the research services pursuant to the soft dollar arrangements and had to acquire such services directly.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits expected to be received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Fund were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.
F. TIAA-CREF Transaction
Earlier in the year, the Board Members were advised of the potential acquisition of Nuveen by TIAA-CREF (the "Transaction"). For purposes of this section, references to "Nuveen" herein include all affiliates of Nuveen providing advisory, sub-advisory, distribution or other services to the Nuveen funds. In accordance with the 1940 Act, if the Transaction is consummated after the Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement take effect, such a change in control would result in an assignment of the Advisory Agreements and the automatic termination of such agreements. Accordingly, the Board also considered the approval of an investment management agreement between the Adviser and the Fund (the "New Investment Management Agreement") and a sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser on behalf of the Fund (the "New Sub-Advisory Agreement" and, together with the New Investment Management Agreement, the "New Advisory Agreements") on substantially the same terms as the original Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement respectively. Such New Advisory Agreements would take effect upon the consummation of the Transaction if it occurs after the effectiveness of the Advisory Agreements. Leading up to the April Meeting, the Independent Board Members had several meetings and deliberations, with and without management from Nuveen present and with the advice of legal counsel regarding, among other things, the Transaction and its impact on Nuveen and the Fund Advisers. In its review, the Board considered the terms of the Transaction and its impact on, among other things: the governance structure of Nuveen; the strategic plans for Nuveen; the operations of the Nuveen funds; the quality or level of services provided to the Nuveen funds; key personnel that service the Nuveen funds and/or the Board and the compensation or incentive arrangements to retain such personnel; Nuveen's capital structure; the regulatory requirements applicable to Nuveen or Nuveen fund operations; and the fees and expenses of the Nuveen funds, including the complex-wide fee arrangement. The Board Members also considered, among other things, the background, culture (including with respect to regulatory and compliance matters) and resources of TIAA-CREF; the general plans and intentions of TIAA-CREF for Nuveen; any benefits or detriments the Transaction may impose on the Nuveen funds, TIAA-CREF or the Fund Advisers; the reaction from Fund Advisers' employees knowledgeable of the Transaction; the incentive and retention plans for key personnel of the Fund Advisers; the potential access to additional distribution platforms and economies of scale; and the impact of any additional regulatory schemes that may be applicable to the Nuveen funds given the banking and insurance businesses operated in the TIAA-CREF enterprise.
Based on their review, the Board Members recognized that no diminution in the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Fund Advisers is expected as a result of the Transaction. The Board considered that the terms of the New Investment Management Agreement, including the fees payable thereunder, would be substantially identical to those of the original Investment
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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
Management Agreement. Similarly, the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, including fees payable thereunder, would be substantially identical to those of the original Sub-Advisory Agreement. The services to be provided and the standard of care under the New Investment Management Agreement and New Sub-Advisory Agreement would be the same as the corresponding original agreements. The fund-level and complex-wide breakpoint schedules will not change under the New Advisory Agreements. The Board considered that Nuveen was expected to remain a stand-alone business within the TIAA-CREF enterprise and operate relatively autonomously from the other TIAA-CREF businesses but would receive general support and oversight from certain TIAA-CREF functional groups (such as the legal, finance, internal audit, compliance and risk management groups). The investment personnel responsible for the management of the Fund's portfolio and the Fund's investment strategies was not expected to change as a result of the Transaction. Accordingly, the Board determined that its analysis of the various factors regarding its approval of the Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement would continue to apply to the New Investment Management Agreement and New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
G. Other Considerations
The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement and New Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser's fees are reasonable in light of the services to be provided to the Fund and that the Advisory Agreements and New Advisory Agreements should be and are approved on behalf of the Fund.
II. Recent Developments
The Transaction closed on October 1, 2014 prior to the closing of the Mergers. The Mergers of the Target Funds into the Fund were effective December 22, 2014.
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The management of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed for the Funds by the Adviser, is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees of the Funds. The number of trustees of the Funds is currently set at eleven. None of the trustees who are not "interested" persons of the Funds (referred to herein as "independent trustees") has ever been a director or employee of, or consultant to, Nuveen or its affiliates. The names and business addresses of the trustees and officers of the Funds, their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years, the number of portfolios each oversees and other directorships they hold are set forth below.
Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed and Term(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Board Member | |
Independent Board Members: | | | | | |
nWILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER | | | |
1944 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Chairman and Board Member | | 1996 Class III | | Chairman of Miller-Valentine Partners, a real estate investment company; formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired (2004) of Miller-Valentine Group; an owner in several other Miller Valentine entities; Board Member of Med-America Health System, Tech Town, Inc., a not-for-profit community development company, Board Member of WDPR Public Radio station; formerly, member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank and University of Dayton Business School Advisory Council. | | | 195 | | |
nJACK B. EVANS | | | |
1948 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 1999 Class III | | President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; formerly, President Pro-Tem of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Source Media Group; Life Trustee of Coe College; formerly, Director, Alliant Energy; formerly, Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; formerly, President and Chief Operating Officer, SCI Financial Group, Inc., a regional financial services firm. | | | 195 | | |
nWILLIAM C. HUNTER | | | |
1948 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2004 Class I | | Dean Emeritus (since June 30, 2012), formerly, Dean, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa (2006-2012); Director (since 2004) of Xerox Corporation; Director (since 2005), and President (since July 2012) Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc., The International Business Honor Society; Director of Wellmark, Inc. (since 2009); formerly, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Finance, School of Business at the University of Connecticut (2003-2006); previously, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (1995-2003); formerly, Director (1997-2007), Credit Research Center at Georgetown University. | | | 195 | | |
nDAVID J. KUNDERT | | | |
1942 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2005 Class II | | Formerly, Director, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (2006-2013), retired (since 2004) as Chairman, JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, President and CEO, Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, and President, One Group Mutual Funds; prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Banc One Corporation and Chairman and CEO, Banc One Investment Management Group; Regent Emeritus, Member of Investment Committee, Luther College; member of the Wisconsin Bar Association; member of Board of Directors and Chair of Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation; member of the Board of Directors (Milwaukee), College Possible. | | | 195 | | |
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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)
Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed and Term(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Board Member | |
Independent Board Members (continued): | | | | | |
nJOHN K. NELSON | | | |
1962 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2013 Class II | | Senior external advisor to the financial services practice of Deloitte Consulting LLP (since 2012); Member of Board of Directors of Core12 LLC since 2008), a private firm which develops branding, marketing and communications strategies for clients; Director of The Curran Center for Catholic American Studies (since 2009) and The President's Council, Fordham University (since 2010); formerly, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Marian University (2010 as trustee, 2011-2014 as Chairman); formerly, Chief Executive Officer of ABN AMRO N.V. North America, and Global Head of its Financial Markets Division (2007-2008); prior senior positions held at ABN AMRO include Corporate Executive Vice President and Head of Global Markets-the Americas (2006-2007), CEO of Wholesale Banking North America and Global Head of Foreign Exchange and Futures Markets (2001-2006), and Regional Commercial Treasurer and Senior Vice President Trading-North America (1996-2001); formerly, Trustee at St. Edmund Preparatory School in New York City. | | | 195 | | |
nJUDITH M. STOCKDALE | | | |
1947 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 1997 Class I | | Board Member, Land Trust Alliance (since June 2013) and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (since November 2013); formerly, Executive Director (1994-2012), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994). | | | 195 | | |
nCAROLE E. STONE | | | |
1947 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2007 Class I | | Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006); Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); Director, CBOE Holdings, Inc. (since 2010); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2005-2010). | | | 195 | | |
nVIRGINIA L. STRINGER | | | |
1944 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2011 Class I | | Board Member, Mutual Fund Directors Forum; former governance consultant and non-profit board member; former Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; former Member, Governing Board, Investment Company Institute's Independent Directors Council; previously, held several executive positions in general management, marketing and human resources at IBM and The Pillsbury Company; Independent Director, First American Fund Complex (1987-2010) and Chair (1997-2010). | | | 195 | | |
nTERENCE J. TOTH | | | |
1959 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2008 Class II | | Managing Partner, Promus Capital (since 2008); Director, Fulcrum IT Service LLC (since 2010), Quality Control Corporation (since 2012) and LogicMark LLC (since 2012); formerly, Director, Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (2008-2013); formerly, CEO and President, Northern Trust Global Investments (2004-2007); Executive Vice President, Quantitative Management & Securities Lending (2000-2004); prior thereto, various positions with Northern Trust Company (since 1994); member: Chicago Fellowship Board (since 2005), Catalyst Schools of Chicago Board (since 2008) and Chairman, and Mather Foundation Board (since 2012), and a member of its investment committee; formerly, Member, Northern Trust Mutual Funds Board (2005-2007), Northern Trust Global Investments Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Japan Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Securities Inc. Board (2003-2007) and Northern Trust Hong Kong Board (1997-2004). | | | 195 | | |
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Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed and Term(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Board Member | |
Interested Board Members: | | | | | |
nWILLIAM ADAMS IV(2) | | | |
1955 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | | 2013 Class II | | | Senior Executive Vice President, Global Structured Products (since 2010); formerly, Executive Vice President, U.S. Structured Products, of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (1999-2010); Co-President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (since 2011); President (since 2011), formerly, Managing Director (2010-2011) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Board Member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and of Gilda's Club Chicago. | | | 195 | | |
nTHOMAS S. SCHREIER, JR.(2) | | | |
1962 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | | 2013 Class III | | | Vice Chairman, Wealth Management of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (since 2011); Co-President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Chairman of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Co-Chief Executive Officer of Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2011); Member of Board of Governors and Chairman's Council of the Investment Company Institute; formerly, Chief Executive Officer (2000-2010) and Chief Investment Officer (2007-2010) of FAF Advisors, Inc.; formerly, President of First American Funds (2001-2010). | | | 195 | | |
Name, Year of Birth and Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(3) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer | |
Officers of the Funds: | | | | | |
nGIFFORD R. ZIMMERMAN | | | |
1956 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Chief Administrative Officer | | | 1988 | | | Managing Director (since 2002), and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary (since 1997) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, of Symphony Asset Management LLC (since 2003); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2002), Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002), Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006), and of Winslow Capital Management, LLC, (since 2010); Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2013), formerly, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer (2006-2013) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Chartered Financial Analyst. | | | 196 | | |
nCEDRIC H. ANTOSIEWICZ | | | |
1962 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | | 2007 | | | Managing Director of Nuveen Securities, LLC. (since 2004); Managing Director of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (since 2014) | | | 89 | | |
nMARGO L. COOK | | | |
1964 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | | 2009 | | | Executive Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director-Investment Services of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since August 2011), previously, Head of Institutional Asset Management (2007-2008) of Bear Stearns Asset Management; Head of Institutional Asset Management (1986-2007) of Bank of NY Mellon; Chartered Financial Analyst. | | | 196 | | |
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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)
Name, Year of Birth and Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(3) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer | |
Officers of the Funds (continued): | | | | | |
nLORNA C. FERGUSON | | | |
1945 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | | 1998 | | | Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2004). | | | 196 | | |
nSTEPHEN D. FOY | | | |
1954 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Controller | | | 1998 | | | Managing Director (since 2014), formerly, Senior Vice President (2013-2014), and Vice President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Chief Financial Officer of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since 2010); Senior Vice President (2010-2011), Formerly Vice President (2005-2010) and Funds Controller of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Certified Public Accountant. | | | 196 | | |
nSCOTT S. GRACE | | | |
1970 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Treasurer | | | 2009 | | | Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Development, Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director and Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, Nuveen Investments Advisers, Inc., Nuveen Investments Holdings Inc. and (since 2011) Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Vice President and Treasurer of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC and Winslow Capital Management, LLC.; Vice President of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Treasurer (2006-2009), Senior Vice President (2008-2009), previously, Vice President (2006-2008) of Janus Capital Group, Inc.; formerly, Senior Associate in Morgan Stanley's Global Financial Services Group (2000-2003); Chartered Accountant Designation. | | | 196 | | |
nWALTER M. KELLY | | | |
1970 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President | | | 2003 | | | Senior Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investment Holdings, Inc. | | | 196 | | |
nTINA M. LAZAR | | | |
1961 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | | 2002 | | | Senior Vice President of Nuveen Investment Holdings, Inc. | | | 196 | | |
nKEVIN J. MCCARTHY | | | |
1966 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Secretary | | | 2007 | | | Managing Director and Assistant Secretary (since 2008), Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), Assistant Secretary since 2007) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Investment Holdings, Inc.; Vice President (since 2007) and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc., NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, NWQ Holdings, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC, and of Winslow Capital Management, LLC. (since 2010); Vice President and Secretary (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC. | | | 196 | | |
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Name, Year of Birth and Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(3) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer | |
Officers of the Funds (continued): | | | | | |
nKATHLEEN L. PRUDHOMME | | | |
1953 901 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402 | | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | | | 2011 | | | Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director and Assistant Secretary (since 2011) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; formerly, Deputy General Counsel, FAF Advisors, Inc. (2004-2010). | | | 196 | | |
nJOEL T. SLAGER | | | |
1978 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | | | 2013 | | | Fund Tax Director for Nuveen Funds (since May, 2013); previously, Vice President of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc., Assistant Treasurer of the Morgan Stanley Funds (from 2010 to 2013); Tax Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (from 2008 to 2010). | | | 196 | | |
(1) The Board Members serve three year terms. The Board of Trustees is divided into three classes. Class I, Class II, and Class III, with each being elected to serve until the third succeeding annual shareholders' meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed. The first year elected or appointed represents the year in which the board member was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex.
(2) "Interested person" as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of his position with Nuveen Investments, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, which are affiliates of the Nuveen Funds.
(3) Officers serve one year terms through August of each year. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the Officer was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex.
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The Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P DJI, SPFS, or any of their respective affiliates or third party licensors (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices' only relationship to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC with respect to the Product is the licensing of the Index and the trademarks identified above. The Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC or the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC or the owners of the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices is responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the price of the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Nuveen
S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund. S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund. There is no assurance that investment products based on the Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment advisor. Inclusion of a security within the Index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice.
S&P DOW JONES INDICES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION WITH RESPECT THERETO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL, WRITTEN, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC, OWNERS OF THE NUVEEN S&P 500 DYNAMIC OVERWRITE FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (BXMX)
The S&P 500 (the "Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI") and has been licensed to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC in connection with the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund. S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("SPFS") and have been licensed for use by S&P DJI and/or its affiliates and have sublicensed for certain purposes by Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC.
The Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P DJI, SPFS, or any of their respective affiliates or third party licensors (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices' only relationship to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC with respect to the Product is the licensing of the Index and the trademarks identified above. The Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC or the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC or the owners of the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices is responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the price of the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund. S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund. There is no assurance that investment products based on the Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment advisor. Inclusion of a security within the Index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice.
S&P DOW JONES INDICES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION WITH RESPECT THERETO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL, WRITTEN, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC, OWNERS OF THE NUVEEN S&P 500 BUY-WRITE INCOME FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. There were no amendments to or waivers from the Code during the period covered by this report. The registrant has posted the code of ethics on its website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Shareholder/FundGovernance.aspx. (To view the code, click on Code of Conduct.)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The registrant’s Board of Directors or Trustees (“Board”) determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its Audit Committee. The registrant’s audit committee financial experts are Carole E. Stone and Jack B. Evans, who are “independent” for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Ms. Stone served for five years as Director of the New York State Division of the Budget. As part of her role as Director, Ms. Stone was actively involved in overseeing the development of the State’s operating, local assistance and capital budgets, its financial plan and related documents; overseeing the development of the State’s bond-related disclosure documents and certifying that they fairly presented the State’s financial position; reviewing audits of various State and local agencies and programs; and coordinating the State’s system of internal audit and control. Prior to serving as Director, Ms. Stone worked as a budget analyst/examiner with increasing levels of responsibility over a 30 year period, including approximately five years as Deputy Budget Director. Ms. Stone has also served as Chair of the New York State Racing Association Oversight Board, as Chair of the Public Authorities Control Board, as a Commissioner on the New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform and as a member of the Boards of Directors of several New York State public authorities. These positions have involved overseeing operations and finances of certain entities and assessing the adequacy of project/entity financing and financial reporting. Currently, Ms. Stone is on the Board of Directors of CBOE Holdings, Inc., of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and of C2 Options Exchange. Ms. Stone’s position on the boards of these entities and as a member of both CBOE Holdings’ Audit Committee and its Finance Committee has involved, among other things, the oversight of audits, audit plans and preparation of financial statements.
Mr. Evans was formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of SCI Financial Group, Inc., a full service registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser (“SCI”). As part of his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Evans actively supervised the Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) and actively supervised the CFO’s preparation of financial statements and other filings with various regulatory authorities. In such capacity, Mr. Evans was actively involved in the preparation of SCI’s financial statements and the resolution of issues raised in connection therewith. Mr. Evans has also served on the audit committee of various reporting companies. At such companies, Mr. Evans was involved in the oversight of audits, audit plans, and the preparation of financial statements. Mr. Evans also formerly chaired the audit committee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
The following tables show the amount of fees that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two full fiscal years. For engagements with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provided to the Fund, except for those non-audit services that were subject to the pre-approval exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (the “pre-approval exception”). The pre-approval exception for services provided directly to the Fund waives the pre-approval requirement for services other than audit, review or attest services if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Fund to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the audit is completed.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
SERVICES THAT THE FUND’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE FUND
(5) Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund
N-CSR Filing / December 31, 2014 FYE
| | Audit Fees Billed | | Audit-Related Fees | | Tax Fees | | All Other Fees | |
Fiscal Year Ended | | to Fund (1) | | Billed to Fund (2) | | Billed to Fund (3) | | Billed to Fund (4) | |
December 31, 2014 | | $ | 33,418 | | $ | 5,000 | | $ | 810 | | $ | 0 | |
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Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception | | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
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December 31, 2013 | | $ | 29,080 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 3,250 | | $ | 0 | |
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Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception | | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
(1) “Audit Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements and services provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
(2) “Audit Related Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements that are not reported under “Audit Fees”. These fees include offerings related to the Fund’s common shares and leverage.
(3) “Tax Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for tax advice, tax compliance, and tax planning. These fees include: all global withholding tax services; excise and state tax reviews; capital gain, tax equalization and taxable basis calculation performed by the principal accountant.
(4) “All Other Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for products and services other than “Audit Fees”, “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees”. These fees represent all “Agreed-Upon Procedures” engagements pertaining to the Fund’s use of leverage.
(5) Dow 30SM Enhanced Premium & Income Fund (DPO) and Dow 30SM Premium & Dividend Income Fund (DPD) merged into Nuveen Dow 30 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX), an empty Nuveen shell, on 12/22/2014. DPD is the accounting survivor.
SERVICES THAT THE FUND’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE ADVISER AND AFFILIATED FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS
The following tables show the amount of fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (formerly Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.) (the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, from October 6, 2010, the date the Adviser became the Fund’s investment adviser, through the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
The tables also show the percentage of fees subject to the pre-approval exception. The pre-approval exception for services provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider (other than audit, review or attest services) waives the pre-approval requirement if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such
services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP by the Fund, the Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the Fund’s audit is completed.
| | Audit-Related Fees | | Tax Fees Billed to | | All Other Fees | |
| | Billed to Adviser and | | Adviser and | | Billed to Adviser | |
| | Affiliated Fund | | Affiliated Fund | | and Affiliated Fund | |
Fiscal Year Ended | | Service Providers | | Service Providers | | Service Providers | |
December 31, 2014 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | |
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Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception | | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
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December 31, 2013 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | |
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Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception | | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
The following table shows the amount of fees that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed during the Fund’s last two full fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provides to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Services Provider, if the engagement related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting (except for those subject to the pre-approval exception described above). The Audit Committee requested and received information from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP about any non-audit services that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s independence.
| | | | Total Non-Audit Fees | | | | | |
| | | | billed to Adviser and | | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Fund Service | | Total Non-Audit Fees | | | |
| | | | Providers (engagements | | billed to Adviser and | | | |
| | | | related directly to the | | Affiliated Fund Service | | | |
| | Total Non-Audit Fees | | operations and financial | | Providers (all other | | | |
Fiscal Year Ended | | Billed to Fund | | reporting of the Fund) | | engagements) | | Total | |
December 31, 2014 | | $ | 810 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 810 | |
December 31, 2013 | | $ | 3,250 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 3,250 | |
“Non-Audit Fees billed to Fund” for both fiscal year ends represent “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” billed to Fund in their respective amounts from the previous table.
Less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Audit Committee must approve (i) all non-audit services to be performed for the Fund by the Fund’s independent accountants and (ii) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Fund’s independent accountants for the Affiliated Fund Service Providers with respect to operations and financial reporting of the Fund. Regarding tax and research projects conducted by the independent accountants for the Fund and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (with respect to operations and financial reports of the Fund) such engagements will be (i) pre-approved by the Audit Committee if they are expected to be for amounts greater than $10,000; (ii) reported to the Audit Committee chairman for his verbal approval prior to engagement if they are expected to be for amounts under $10,000 but greater than $5,000; and (iii) reported to the Audit Committee at the next Audit Committee meeting if they are expected to be for an amount under $5,000.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
The registrant’s Board has a separately designated Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)). The members of the audit committee are Jack B. Evans, David J. Kundert, John K. Nelson, Carole E. Stone and Terence J. Toth.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
a) See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.
b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, formerly known as Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc., is the registrant’s investment adviser (also referred to as the “Adviser”). The Adviser is responsible for the on-going monitoring of the Fund’s investment portfolio, managing the Fund’s business affairs and providing certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services. The Adviser has engaged Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Sub-Adviser”) as Sub-Adviser to provide discretionary investment advisory services. As part of these services, the Adviser has delegated to the Sub-Adviser the full responsibility for proxy voting on securities held in the registrant’s portfolio and related duties in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s policies and procedures. The Adviser periodically monitors the Sub-Adviser’s voting to ensure that it is carrying out its duties. The Sub-Adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures are attached to this filing as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (“NFALLC”) is the registrant’s investment adviser (NFALLC is also referred to as the “Adviser”). NFALLC is responsible for the selection and on-going monitoring of the Fund’s investment portfolio, managing the Fund’s business affairs and providing certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services. The Adviser has engaged Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Nuveen Asset Management” or “Sub-Adviser”), as Sub-Adviser to provide discretionary investment advisory services. The following section provides information on the portfolio managers at the Sub-Adviser:
Nuveen Asset Management
Item 8(a)(1). PORTFOLIO MANAGER BIOGRAPHIES
Mr. Hembre, Managing Director of Nuveen Asset Management, entered the financial services industry in 1992. He joined Nuveen Asset Management, LLC in January 2011 following the firm’s acquisition of a portion of the asset management business of FAF Advisors, Inc. (“FAF Advisors”) and currently serves as Nuveen Asset Management’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Strategist. Mr. Hembre previously served in various positions with FAF Advisors since 1997 where he headed the team that managed the firm’s asset allocation, international equity, quantitative equity, and index products and most recently also served as Chief Economist and Chief Investment Strategist.
Mr. Friar, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Nuveen Asset Management since January 2011, entered the financial services industry in 1998. He joined Nuveen Asset Management in January 2011 following the firm’s acquisition of a portion of the asset management business of FAF Advisors. Mr. Friar previously served in various positions with FAF Advisors since 1999 where he served as a member of FAF’s Performance Measurement group.
Item 8(a)(2). OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
In addition to the Fund, as of December 31, 2014, the portfolio managers are also primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the following accounts:
| | (ii) Number of Other Accounts Managed and Assets by Account Type | | (iii) Number of Other Accounts and Assets for Which Advisory Fee is Performance-Based | |
(i) Name of Portfolio Manager | | Other Registered Investment Companies | | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | | Other Accounts | | Other Registered Investment Companies | | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | | Other Accounts | |
Keith Hembre | | 10 | | $ | 2.49 billion | | 0 | | $ | 0 | | 9 | | $ | 104 million | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | |
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David Friar | | 9 | | $ | 3.40 billion | | 0 | | $ | 0 | | 12 | | $ | 528 million | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | |
POTENTIAL MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one account. More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple accounts are presented a number of potential conflicts, including, among others, those discussed below.
The management of multiple accounts may result in a portfolio manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each account. Nuveen Asset Management seeks to manage such competing interests for the time and attention of portfolio managers by having portfolio managers focus on a particular investment discipline. Most accounts managed by a portfolio manager in a particular investment strategy are managed using the same investment models.
If a portfolio manager identifies a limited investment opportunity which may be suitable for more than one account, an account may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible accounts. To deal with these situations, Nuveen Asset Management has adopted procedures for allocating limited opportunities across multiple accounts.
With respect to many of its clients’ accounts, Nuveen Asset Management determines which broker to use to execute transaction orders, consistent with its duty to seek best execution of the transaction. However, with respect to certain other accounts, Nuveen Asset Management may be limited by the client with respect to the selection of brokers or may be instructed to direct trades through a particular broker. In these cases, Nuveen Asset Management may place separate, non-simultaneous, transactions for a Fund and other accounts which may temporarily affect the market price of the security or the execution of the transaction, or both, to the detriment of the Fund or the other accounts.
Some clients are subject to different regulations. As a consequence of this difference in regulatory requirements, some clients may not be permitted to engage in all the investment techniques or transactions or to engage in these transactions to the same extent as the other accounts managed by the portfolio manager. Finally, the appearance of a conflict of interest may arise where Nuveen Asset Management has an incentive, such as a performance-based management fee, which relates to the management of some accounts, with respect to which a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities.
Nuveen Asset Management has adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts common among investment managers. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.
Item 8(a)(3). FUND MANAGER COMPENSATION
Portfolio manager compensation consists primarily of base pay, an annual cash bonus and long term incentive payments.
Base pay. Base pay is determined based upon an analysis of the portfolio manager’s general performance, experience, and market levels of base pay for such position.
Annual cash bonus. The Fund’s portfolio managers are eligible for an annual cash bonus based on investment performance, qualitative evaluation and financial performance of Nuveen Asset Management.
A portion of each portfolio manager’s annual cash bonus is based on the Fund’s pre-tax investment performance, generally measured over the past one- and three or five-year periods unless the portfolio manager’s tenure is shorter. Investment performance for the Fund generally is determined by evaluating the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark(s) and/or Lipper industry peer group.
A portion of the cash bonus is based on a qualitative evaluation made by each portfolio manager’s supervisor taking into consideration a number of factors, including the portfolio manager’s team collaboration, expense management, support of personnel responsible for asset growth, and his or her compliance with Nuveen Asset Management’s policies and procedures.
The final factor influencing a portfolio manager’s cash bonus is the financial performance of Nuveen Asset Management based on its operating earnings.
Long-term incentive compensation. Certain key employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, including certain portfolio managers, have received equity interests in the parent company of Nuveen Investments. In addition, certain key employees of Nuveen Asset Management, including certain portfolio managers, have received profits interests in Nuveen Asset Management which entitle their holders to participate in the firm’s growth over time.
There are generally no differences between the methods used to determine compensation with respect to the Fund and the Other Accounts shown in the table above.
Item 8(a)(4). OWNERSHIP OF DIAX SECURITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014
Name of Portfolio Manager | | None | | $1 - $10,000 | | $10,001 - $50,000 | | $50,001- $100,000 | | $100,001- $500,000 | | $500,001- $1,000,000 | | Over $1,000,000 |
Keith Hembre | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | |
David Friar | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to this Item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) | | The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)). |
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(b) | | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.
(a)(1) | | Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable because the code is posted on registrant’s website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Shareholder/FundGovernance.aspx and there were no amendments during the period covered by this report. (To view the code, click on Code of Conduct.) |
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(a)(2) | | A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the |
| | 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) in the exact form set forth below: Ex-99.CERT Attached hereto. |
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(a)(3) | | Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable. |
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(b) | | If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)); Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14 (b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. Ex-99.906 CERT attached hereto. |
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.
(Registrant) Nuveen Dow 30SM Dynamic Overwrite Fund | |
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By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy | |
Kevin J. McCarthy | |
Vice President and Secretary | |
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Date: March 6, 2015 | |
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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 (Signature and Title) | /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman | | |
Gifford R. Zimmerman | | |
Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) | | |
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Date: March 6, 2015 | | |
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By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Stephen D. Foy | | |
Stephen D. Foy | | |
Vice President and Controller | | |
(principal financial officer) | | |
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Date: March 6, 2015 | | |