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Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-05309
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Kevin J. McCarthy
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 917-7700
Date of fiscal year end: May 31
Date of reporting period: May 31, 2013
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Annual Report
May 31, 2013
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | FAMAX | NIBMX | FACMX | FAMTX | ||||
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | FJMNX | NMBCX | FCMNX | FYMNX | ||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | FNTAX | NCNBX | FNTCX | FNTYX | ||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | FOTAX | NIMOX | — | FORCX |
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Letter to Shareholders
Dear Shareholders,
After nine years of serving as lead director and independent chairman of the Nuveen Fund Board, my term of office is coming to an end. It has been a privilege to use this space to communicate with you on some of the broad economic trends in the U.S. and abroad and how they are impacting the investment environment in which your funds operate. In addition, I have enjoyed offering some perspective on how your Board views the various Nuveen investment teams as they apply their investment disciplines in that investment environment.
My term has coincided with a particularly challenging period for both mutual fund sponsors and investors. Since 2000 there have been three periods of unusually strong stock market growth and two major market declines. Recent years have been characterized by a search for yield in fixed income securities to compensate for an extended period of very low interest rates. Funds are investing more in foreign and emerging markets that require extensive research capabilities to overcome the more limited transparency and higher volatility in those markets. New fund concepts often incorporate derivative financial instruments that offer efficient ways to hedge investment risk or gain exposure to selected markets. Fund trading teams operate in many new domestic and international venues with quite different characteristics. Electronic trading and global communication networks mean that fund managers must be able to thrive in financial markets that react instantaneously to newsworthy events and are more interconnected than ever.
Nuveen has committed additional resources to respond to these changes in the fund industry environment. It has added IT and research resources to assemble and evaluate the increased flow of detailed information on economies, markets and individual companies. Based on its experience during the financial crisis of 2008-09, Nuveen has expanded its resources dedicated to valuing and trading portfolio securities with a particular focus on stressed financial market conditions. It has added systems and experienced risk management professionals to work with investment teams to better help evaluate whether their funds’ risk exposures are appropriate in view of the return targets. The investment teams have also reflected on recent experience to reaffirm or modify their investment disciplines. Finally, experienced professionals and IT resources have been added to address new regulatory requirements designed to better inform and protect investors. The Board has enthusiastically encouraged these initiatives.
The Nuveen Fund Board has always viewed itself as your representatives to assure that Nuveen brings together experienced people, proven technologies and effective processes designed to produce results that meet investor expectations. It is important to note that our activities are highlighted by the annual contract renewal process. Despite its somewhat formal language, I strongly encourage you to read the summary because it offers an insight into our oversight process. The report is included in the back of this or a subsequent shareholder report. The renewal process is very comprehensive and includes a number of evaluations and discussions between the Board and Nuveen during the year. The summary also describes what has been achieved across the Nuveen fund complex and at individual funds such as yours.
As I leave the chairmanship and resume my role as a member of the Board, please be assured that I and my fellow Board members will continue to hold your interests uppermost in our minds as we oversee the management of your funds and that we greatly appreciate your confidence in your Nuveen fund.
Very sincerely,
Robert P. Bremner
Chairman of the Board
July 23, 2013
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Portfolio managers Christopher Drahn, CFA, Michael Hamilton and Douglas White, CFA, review economic and market conditions, key investment strategies and the Funds’ performance during the twelve months ending May 31, 2013. Chris has managed the Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund since 1994. Doug has managed the Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund since 1988 and the Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund since 2011, and Michael has managed the Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund since 1997.
What factors affected the U.S. economy and the national municipal bond market during the twelve-month period ending May 31, 2013?
During this reporting period, the U.S. economy’s progress toward recovery from recession continued at a moderate pace. The Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its efforts to improve the overall economic environment by holding the benchmark fed funds rate at the record low level of zero to 0.25% that it established in December 2008. The Fed also continued its monthly purchases of $40 billion of mortgage-backed securities and $45 billion of longer-term Treasury securities in an open-ended effort to bolster growth. However, at its June 2013 meeting (subsequent to the end of this reporting period), the Central Bank indicated that downside risks to the economy had diminished since the fall of 2012. Although the Fed made no changes to its highly accommodative monetary policies at the June meeting, Chairman Bernanke’s remarks afterward indicated the Central Bank could slow the pace of its bond buying program later this year if the economy continues to improve.
As measured by gross domestic product (GDP), the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the first quarter of 2013, compared with 0.4% for the fourth quarter of 2012, continuing the pattern of positive economic growth for the 15th consecutive quarter. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.4% year-over-year as of May 2013, while the core CPI (which excludes food and energy) increased 1.7% during the period, staying within the Fed’s unofficial objective of 2.0% or lower for this inflation measure. Meanwhile, labor market conditions continued to slowly show signs of improvement, although unemployment remained above the Central Bank’s 6.5% target. As of May 2013, the national unemployment rate was 7.6%, down from 8.2% a year ago. The housing market, long a major weak spot in the U.S. economic recovery, also delivered some good news as the average home price in the S&P/Case-Shiller Index of 20 major metropolitan areas rose 12.1% for the twelve months ended April 2013 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared). This marked the largest twelve-month percentage gain for the index since 2006.
However, the outlook for the U.S. economy continued to be clouded by uncertainty about global financial markets and the outcome of the “fiscal cliff.” The tax consequences of the fiscal cliff situation, which had been scheduled to become effective in January 2013, were averted through a last minute deal that raised payroll taxes, but left in place a number of tax breaks. However, lawmakers postponed and then failed to reach a resolution on $1.2 trillion in spending cuts intended to address the federal budget deficit. As a result, automatic spending cuts (or sequestration) affecting both defense and non-defense programs (excluding Social Security and Medicaid) took effect March 1, 2013, with potential implications for U.S. economic growth over the next decade. In late March 2013, Congress passed legislation that established federal funding levels for the remainder of fiscal 2013, which ends on September 30, 2013, preventing a federal government shutdown. The proposed federal budget for fiscal 2014 remains under debate.
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.
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
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Municipal bond prices generally rallied nationally during this period, as strong demand and tight supply combined to create favorable market conditions for municipal bonds. However, the market also encountered some additional volatility generated by the political environment, particularly the fiscal cliff at the end of 2012 and the approach of federal tax season. Although the total volume of tax-exempt supply improved over that of the same period a year earlier, the issuance pattern remained light compared with long-term historical trends and new money issuance was relatively flat. This supply/demand dynamic served as a key driver of performance. At the state level, state governments in aggregate appeared to have made good progress in dealing with budget issues. On the revenue side, state tax collections have grown for eleven straight quarters, exceeding pre-recession levels beginning in September 2011, while on the expense side, the states made headway in cutting and controlling costs. The current low level of municipal issuance reflects the current political distaste for additional borrowing by state and local governments facing fiscal constraints and the prevalent atmosphere of municipal budget austerity. During this period, we continued to see municipal yields remain relatively low. Borrowers seeking to take advantage of the low rate environment sparked an increase in refunding activity, with approximately 50% of municipal paper issued by borrowers that were calling existing debt and refinancing at lower rates.
Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2013, municipal bond issuance nationwide totaled $376 billion, an increase of 5.2% over the issuance for the twelve-month period ended May 31, 2012. As previously mentioned, the majority of this supply was attributable to refunding issues, rather than new money issuance. During this reporting period, demand for municipal bonds remained very strong, especially from individual investors, but also from mutual funds, banks and insurance companies.
How were the economic and market conditions in Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon, during this reporting period?
Minnesota’s pace of economic recovery continued to gain momentum and outpaced the national recovery. For 2012, the state’s GDP expanded 3.5%, compared with the national rate of 2.5%, ranking Minnesota 5th in terms of GDP growth by state, compared to ranking 23rd in 2011. The shutdown of Minnesota’s state government for 20 days in July 2011 hindered previous growth and Minnesota GDP growth was driven by gains in the manufacturing, finance and real estate sectors. Education, health care services, and trade and transportation sectors experienced the strongest employment gains during 2012. As of May 2013, Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3%, well below the national average of 7.6%. Record low mortgage rates have helped to boost demand for housing in some parts of the state, primarily Rochester, Duluth, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index of 20 major metropolitan areas, housing prices in Minneapolis rose 14.8% during the twelve months ending April 2013 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared), bringing home prices in the area to 2008 levels. Minnesota recently passed a balanced $38.4 biennium budget for fiscal 2014 and 2015. The upcoming biennium budget is $3.2 billion higher than ending projections for the current biennium and the Governor and legislators solved a $727 million budget deficit by expanding business taxes and increasing income tax on the wealthiest two percent. During the previous biennium budget in 2011, Minnesota’s structural imbalance led S&P to downgrade the rating on the state’s general obligation bonds to AA+ from AAA in September 2011. Moody’s also revised its outlook for the state to negative from stable in August 2011, while maintaining its Aa1 rating. Despite these revisions, Minnesota retained a solid credit profile reflective of its well-balanced economy, above-average wealth levels, moderate debt burden and strong debt management. For the twelve months ended May 31, 2013, Minnesota issued $6.5 billion in municipal bonds, an increase of 10% from the twelve months ended May 31, 2012.
While the impact of the recent economic recession was less severe in Nebraska than in many other states, the state’s recovery has slowed and GDP growth trailed the national recovery in 2012. For 2012, the state’s economy expanded at a rate of 1.5%, compared with the national growth rate of 2.5%, ranking Nebraska 35th in terms of GDP growth by state. Nebraska’s job growth was driven by financial activities, educational and health services, and durable goods
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manufacturing sectors, while wholesale trade, information and mining sectors employment weakened. Nebraska’s economy remained less diverse than that in many other states, with a high dependence on agriculture and food processing. Nebraska continued to rank as one of the nation’s top five exporters of corn and soybeans. State GDP growth was driven by the manufacturing and trade sectors, but offset by weakness in agriculture productions. According to Moody’s, food and agricultural machines manufacturing should provide economic growth in early 2013 before slowing near year end. As of May 2013, Nebraska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.8%, well below the national average of 7.6%. In May 2013, Nebraska enacted a two-year budget for fiscal 2014 and 2015 totaling approximately $7.8 billion over the biennium. The budget for fiscal 2014 included increases to education spending, child care services, and two years of property tax relief. The approved budget is expected to increase the state’s rainy day fund to approximately $625 million in fiscal 2015. Nebraska’s constitution prohibits the issuance of general obligation debt, leading Nebraska to have the lowest debt burden of any state as measured on a per-capita basis and as a percentage of per capita income. Nebraska held general obligation credit ratings of Aa2 from Moody’s and AAA from S&P. For the twelve months ended May 31, 2013, Nebraska’s municipal bond issuance totaled $2.5 billion, a decrease of 23% from the twelve months ended May 31, 2012.
Oregon’s economic recovery has continued to gain momentum. In 2012, the state’s economy expanded at a rate of 3.9% compared with the national growth rate of 2.5%, ranking Oregon third in terms of GDP growth by state. Computer and electronics manufacturing accounted for the majority of this growth despite weakened demand for semiconductors. Intel, with more than 15,000 employees, ranked as the state’s largest private employer. As of May 2013, the state’s unemployment rate was 7.8%, the lowest since October 2008. In addition, the housing market in Oregon has started to recover. According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index of 20 major metropolitan areas, housing prices in Portland increased 12.9% during the twelve months ended April 2013. In 2011, Oregon enacted a two-year budget for fiscal 2012 and 2013, closing an estimated $2.5 billion budget gap without adding new taxes. Budget solutions included transfers from the education stability fund to augment K-12 funding and a holdback of 3.5% of all appropriations except for K-12 education. The state also received approval from the federal government for a Medicaid waiver, which will allow the state to contain program costs. Oregon has no sales tax and personal income taxes make up a substantial percentage of the state’s revenues, accounting for 85% of general fund revenues in fiscal 2012. The governor’s balanced budget proposal for fiscal 2014 and 2015 totaled $16 billion, including increased spending for education, and relies in part on savings from proposed changes to pension benefits. As of May 2013, Oregon’s general obligation bonds were rated Aa1 with a stable outlook from Moody’s and AA+ with a stable outlook by S&P. For the twelve months ended May 31, 2013, Oregon issued $4.3 billion in municipal bonds, an increase of 52% from the twelve months ended May 31, 2012.
How did the Funds perform during the twelve-month reporting period ended May 31, 2013?
The tables in the Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios section of this report provide Class A Share total returns for the Funds for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ending May 31, 2013. The tables also compare these returns to each Fund’s benchmark index and its appropriate Lipper classification average.
During the twelve-month period, the Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) of the Minnesota Fund outperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Index, while the Class A Shares at NAV of the Nebraska Fund trailed this performance measure. Meanwhile, the Class A Shares at NAV of the Minnesota Intermediate Fund and the Oregon Intermediate Fund underperformed their common benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index. Of the four portfolios, the Minnesota Intermediate, Minnesota and Oregon Intermediate Funds each outpaced its respective Lipper classification average, while the Nebraska Fund lagged.
As was mentioned during the last reporting period, the Funds’ primary indexes have changed. The Nuveen Minnesota & Nebraska Funds are now compared to the S&P Municipal Bond Index and the Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate and
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Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds are now compared to the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index because they more closely reflect the Funds’ investment universe. There have been no changes to the way the Funds are managed.
What strategies were used to manage the Funds during the reporting period? How did these strategies influence performance?
All of the Funds continued to employ the same fundamental investment strategies and tactics long relied upon by Nuveen Asset Management. Our municipal bond portfolios are managed with a value-oriented approach and close input from Nuveen Asset Management’s research team. Below we highlight the specific factors influencing each Fund’s investment strategy, as well as how we managed each portfolio in light of recent market conditions.
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
The Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund modestly underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index during the twelve-month period. Municipal bond supply was fairly strong during the first half of the reporting period and more constrained during the second half. Demand for Minnesota municipal debt was generally healthy throughout the reporting period and as such in-state bonds tended to trade at premium prices to national markets. This made new purchases at attractive levels somewhat challenging from time to time.
The credit quality breakdown of the Fund contributed to relative results. The portfolio’s overweighting in A-rated, BBB-rated and non-rated bonds, along with its underweighting in higher quality securities was beneficial.
Also contributing to the Fund’s results was beneficial duration positioning, meaning the Fund was more sensitive than the benchmark to the helpful effects of falling interest rates. Compared to the Index, the Fund had slightly more exposure to bonds with longer intermediate maturities, as well as a modestly smaller allocation to the shorter intermediate part of the yield curve. Both were rewarded, as longer term bonds generally outpaced shorter issues during the period. However, a small overweighting in securities with durations shorter than two years detracted from the Fund’s relative results, as these securities underperformed.
The Fund’s sector positioning was modestly positive, with an overweight in health care bonds proving beneficial. Given the high volume of lower investment grade rated bonds in this sector, health care securities were some of the municipal market’s best performers during the period.
We made a number of new purchases, funding them using new shareholder flows and the proceeds from bonds that were called. A number of our new purchases were general obligation (GO) bonds, which expanded our holdings among AA-rated securities.
Other bond purchases included issues that fund senior housing, higher education, airport and electric utility projects. Generally speaking, the bulk of our purchases occurred in the intermediate part of the yield curve that is the focus of the Fund, typically securities with maturities between ten and fifteen years. We also made occasional purchases among bonds of twenty years or longer, as we identified good value in that part of the curve.
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Compared with the S&P Municipal Bond Index, the Minnesota Fund’s outperformance was driven primarily by credit quality positioning. As investors sought income in an environment of continued low interest rates, securities with lower credit ratings and higher coupon income tended to outperform higher rated, lower yielding bonds. Consequently, the Fund’s exposure to non-rated bonds proved especially beneficial, while our allocation to the BBB rating category also was helpful on a relative basis. The portfolio’s corresponding underweighting in the market’s highest rated securities, bonds with AAA and AA credit ratings, was a further advantage, as these bonds did not fare as well.
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A secondary positive factor was favorable duration and yield curve positioning. The Fund’s duration (meaning its sensitivity to changes in interest rates) was longer than that of our benchmark index. This stance was constructive, as interest rates declined throughout the majority of the twelve months. This effect was especially pronounced among longer dated issues, and our relative emphasis on this part of the market contributed to the Fund’s strong results.
Sector positioning was favorable as well. The Fund was overweight in both health care and public power which outperformed, yet underweight in pre-refunded bonds, which are high in credit quality and low in duration. Because both characteristics were out of favor during the twelve months, this underweighting had a positive impact on results.
On the negative side, the Fund experienced relative underperformance from holdings in the local general obligation (GO) corporate-backed industrial development revenue bond categories. In these groups, Minnesota bonds generally did not perform as well as similar non-Minnesota credits, which hurt our results compared to the national municipal market. Municipal bond supply in Minnesota was fairly strong during the first half of the reporting period and more constrained during its second half. With fewer bonds to choose from in the marketplace, we had little incentive to sell securities from the portfolio. Fortunately, we were able to finance new purchases almost entirely with the proceeds of bond calls and maturities, as well as with new shareholder inflows.
As we entered the reporting period, we were comfortable with the portfolio’s existing sector allocations. For our new purchases, we looked to maintain the Fund’s diversification by focusing on a broad range of market categories. We added to the portfolio’s holdings in a wide variety of revenue bond sectors, including education, corporate-backed, health care and airports. For the most part, we bought bonds with maturities ranging from three to sixteen years, with some additional thirty-year purchases that provided good value, in our opinion.
Also, to remain fully invested during periods of limited bond supply in Minnesota, we purchased GO bonds. We would have preferred to focus on lower rated securities, as our credit research helps identify those that may offer greater potential to capture value, but our purchases reflected the opportunities available at those times when we had cash ready to invest. As a result of these acquisitions, the Fund’s exposure to AAA-rated and AA-rated bonds increased during the period, while our positions in BBB-rated and non-rated issues declined somewhat.
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
The Nebraska Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Index by a wide margin. Given the small size of the Nebraska tax-exempt bond market and the fact that much of the issuance tends to be concentrated in a few sectors, it can be difficult to find suitable bonds for the portfolio. Accordingly, we were unable to be as selective in our purchases as we would have liked. This provided a performance headwind relative to the Fund’s national municipal benchmark that was difficult to overcome during this particular period.
Most notably, there are no Nebraska-issued tobacco securitization bonds available to purchase. That bond category happened to be the top performing sector in the national market, and the Fund’s lack of exposure to this group hampered our results in relative terms. Similarly, the portfolio was underrepresented in corporate-backed industrial development revenue bonds, another sector that outpaced the market.
On the positive side, the Fund was helped by favorable duration and yield curve positioning. Maintaining a longer duration than the benchmark, meaning the Fund was more sensitive to the positive effects of declining interest rates, was advantageous. The portfolio’s increased allocation to bonds on the long end of the yield curve provide a benefit, as longer dated issues rose in response to falling rates more than shorter maturity bonds.
From a credit quality perspective, the Fund was supported by its sizable weighting in A-rated bonds, which was the second-best performing credit tier in the investment grade portion of the index. However, our underweighting in
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BBB-rated securities and minimal exposure to below investment-grade bonds held back results, as did having only minimal exposure to below investment grade bonds, as both categories fared well.
Sector positioning, meanwhile, had a mixed effect on the Fund’s relative performance. An overweight in utility bonds proved helpful, as did an underweight in pre-refunded bonds, whose high credit quality and very short maturities caused these securities to trail the market during the period. However, the Fund saw some underperformance in the health care area. Meanwhile, our relative underweighting in state GOs added to results, but was offset by being underweight in local GO debt, whose lower credit ratings helped these bonds outperform in a credit friendly market environment.
The significant amount of new shareholder cash coming into the portfolio provided us with most of the proceeds we needed to make new purchases. That said, supply is often limited in the Nebraska municipal bond market. Accordingly, early in the period, we bought some relatively short maturity, high quality, liquid bonds, which enabled us to keep the Fund fully invested at a time when our preferred long-term opportunities were not available. As the year progressed and more attractive revenue bonds began to appear in the marketplace, we selectively sold some of these “placeholder” bonds and used the proceeds to fund our purchases.
Our new portfolio additions during the period increased the Fund’s exposure to the public power, higher education and hospital bond sectors and we finished the period overweighted in all three areas. Our acquisitions led to an increase in the Fund’s exposure to A-rated bonds, while our allocation to AA-rated and BBB-rated bonds declined. Our weighting in AAA-rated bonds remained essentially unchanged.
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
The Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund significantly underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, primarily due to credit quality differences between the national municipal market, which has a larger portion of lower quality, higher yielding securities, and the Oregon market, which is dominated by securities with higher credit rates and, therefore, lower coupon income. Amid the low level of overall interest rates that prevailed throughout much of the twelve-month reporting period, investor demand for bonds offering higher yields was robust, helping lower quality securities outpace their higher quality counterparts. Given that, the Fund was at a natural disadvantage relative to the national index.
However, the Fund was well positioned within the context of its state specific mandate to benefit from the outperformance of lower quality securities. Specifically, being underweight in the highest rated (AAA) securities and overweight in lower rated investment-grade securities (A-rated) was beneficial. That said, having more AA-rated bonds, reflecting the prevalence of Oregon general obligation (GO) debt with that rating, modestly detracted from the Fund’s results compared with the index because the higher rated issues trailed lower quality securities.
Sector selection produced mixed results. The Fund’s overweighting in health care, higher education and electric utility bonds was helpful as they outpaced the index, either due to their longer durations (higher sensitivity to changes in interest rates) or lower quality. In contrast, the portfolio’s overweighting in two higher quality sectors, local GOs and pre-refunded bonds, detracted from performance.
In terms of duration and yield curve positioning, the Fund was overweight in bonds with durations between twelve and fourteen years which proved beneficial, as they outpaced two- to four-year bonds, in which the portfolio had an underweighting. Given the persistently low interest rate environment during much of the reporting period, investors tended to gravitate to longer term bonds in search of higher yields, resulting in the outperformance of those securities.
Using primarily the proceeds of new shareholder inflows and bond calls, we added a variety of securities to the portfolio. These acquisitions typically occurred in the eight- to twelve-year part of the yield curve, where we saw what we felt were good values, especially given very attractive yields relative to most Oregon bonds.
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We also added to our holdings in Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) bonds. Although they came under pressure during the period, we believed the bonds offered good yield relative to their prospects. We also liked them because of our view that as the economy improves, so will the sales tax receipts backing those securities.
Elsewhere, we purchased some BBB-rated bonds among health care securities, and also added to our AA-rated GOs at a time when their prices had come under some pressure. At the end of the period, we added BBB-rated housing bonds when they, too, appeared under stress and offered good value in our view.
An Update Regarding Puerto Rico
Shareholders also should be aware of issues impacting some of the Funds’ non-state holdings. In December 2012, Moody’s down-graded Puerto Rico GO bonds to Baa3 from Baa1 based on Puerto Rico’s ongoing economic problems, unfunded pension liabilities, elevated debt levels and structural budget gaps. In addition, during July 2012, bonds issued by the Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) also were downgraded by Moody’s to Aa3 from Aa2. The downgrade of the COFINA bonds was due mainly to the performance of Puerto Rico’s economy and its impact on the projected growth of sales tax revenues. In addition, the COFINA bonds were able to maintain a higher rating than the GOs because, unlike the revenue streams supporting some Puerto Rican issues, the sales taxes supporting the COFINA bonds cannot be diverted and used to support the commonwealth’s GO bonds. These Funds have exposure to Puerto Rico bonds, some of which are the dedicated sales tax bonds issued by COFINA.
During the reporting period, Puerto Rico paper generally underperformed the market as whole. However, the overall impact on performance for most of the Funds was minimal.
Risk Considerations
Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. Debt or fixed income securities such as those held by the Funds, are subject to market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, call risk, state concentration risk, tax risk and income risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall. Credit risk refers to an issuers ability to make interest and principal payments when due. Below investment grade or high yield debt securities are subject to liquidity risk and heightened credit risk. The Funds’ use of inverse floaters creates effective leverage. Leverage involves the risk that the Funds could lose more than their original investment and also increases the Funds’ exposure to volatility and interest rate risk.
Dividend Information
Each Fund seeks to pay dividends at a rate that reflects the past and projected performance of the Fund. To permit a Fund to maintain a more stable monthly dividend, the Fund may pay dividends at a rate that may be more or less than the amount of net investment income actually earned by the Fund during the period. If the Fund has cumulatively earned more than it has paid in dividends, it will hold the excess in reserve as undistributed net investment income (UNII) as part of the Fund’s net asset value. Conversely, if the Fund has cumulatively paid in dividends more than it has earned, the excess will constitute a negative UNII that will likewise be reflected in the Fund’s net asset value. Each Fund will, over time, pay all its net investment income as dividends to shareholders. As of May 31, 2013, Minnesota Intermediate, Minnesota and Oregon Intermediate Bond Funds had positive UNII balances for tax purposes and the Nebraska Bond Fund had a zero UNII balance for tax purposes. The Minnesota Intermediate, Minnesota Municipal and Nebraska Bond Funds had positive UNII balances and the Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund had a negative UNII balance for financial reporting purposes.
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Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios
The Fund Performance and Expense Ratios for each Fund are shown on the following eight pages.
Returns quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local income taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Returns may reflect a contractual agreement between certain Funds and the investment adviser to waive certain fees and expenses; see Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 7 — Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates for more information. In addition, returns may reflect a voluntary expense limitation by the Funds’ investment adviser that may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.
Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Fund returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
Comparative index and Lipper return information is provided for the Funds’ Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) only.
The expense ratios shown reflect the Funds’ total operating expenses (before fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any) as shown in the Funds’ most recent prospectus. The expense ratios include management fees and other fees and expenses.
Leverage is created whenever a Fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital. The effective leverage ratio shown is the amount of investment exposure created either through borrowings or indirectly through inverse floaters, divided by the assets invested, including those assets that were purchased with the proceeds of the leverage, or referenced by the levered instrument.
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Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios (continued)
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance and Expense Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of May 31, 2013
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | 2.25% | 5.10% | 3.95% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -0.82% | 4.45% | 3.63% | |||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index* | 2.75% | 5.87% | 4.74% | |||||||||
Barclays 1-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index* | 2.29% | 5.20% | 4.29% | |||||||||
Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | 1.36% | 4.25% | 3.35% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 2.42% | 5.20% | 4.07% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | 1.63% | 6.05% | ||||||
Class C1 Shares | 1.88% | 4.81% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | -0.21% | 4.76% | 3.74% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -3.21% | 4.13% | 3.42% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | -0.05% | 4.88% | 3.86% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | -0.64% | 4.76% | ||||||
Class C1 Shares | -0.56% | 3.97% |
Class A Shares have a maximum 3.00% sales charge (Offering Price). Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase. Class C Shares and Class C1 Shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than twelve months, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I Shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors.
Expense Ratios as of Most Recent Prospectus
Expense Ratios | ||||
Class A Shares | 0.84% | |||
Class C Shares | 1.40% | |||
Class C1 Shares | 1.29% | |||
Class I Shares | 0.64% |
Effective Leverage Ratio as of May 31, 2013
Effective Leverage Ratio | 0.00% |
* | Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment. |
** | Since inception returns for Class C and Class C1 Shares are from 1/18/11 and 10/28/09, respectively. |
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Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment as of May 31, 2013 – Class A Shares
The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios (continued)
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance and Expense Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of May 31, 2013
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | 4.01% | 6.45% | 4.68% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -0.36% | 5.53% | 4.23% | |||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Index* | 3.62% | 5.71% | 4.80% | |||||||||
Barclays Municipal Bond Index* | 3.05% | 5.70% | 4.68% | |||||||||
Lipper Minnesota Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | 2.91% | 5.06% | 4.03% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 3.43% | 5.92% | 4.20% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 4.08% | 6.60% | 4.88% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | 3.32% | 10.07% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | -0.84% | 5.70% | 4.28% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -5.01% | 4.80% | 3.83% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | -1.34% | 5.19% | 3.82% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | -0.61% | 5.87% | 4.49% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | -1.33% | 7.64% |
Class A Shares have a maximum 4.20% sales charge (Offering Price). Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase. Class C Shares and Class C1 Shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than twelve months, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I Shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors.
Expense Ratios as of Most Recent Prospectus
Expense Ratios | ||||
Class A Shares | 0.89% | |||
Class C Shares | 1.46% | |||
Class C1 Shares | 1.34% | |||
Class I Shares | 0.70% |
Effective Leverage Ratio as of May 31, 2013
Effective Leverage Ratio | 0.00% |
* | Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment. |
** | Since inception returns for Class C Shares are from 1/18/11. |
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Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment as of May 31, 2013 – Class A Shares
The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios (continued)
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance and Expense Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of May 31, 2013
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | 2.11% | 5.41% | 4.17% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -2.16% | 4.50% | 3.73% | |||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Index* | 3.62% | 5.71% | 4.80% | |||||||||
Barclays Municipal Bond Index* | 3.05% | 5.70% | 4.68% | |||||||||
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | 2.41% | 4.64% | 3.80% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 1.63% | 4.95% | 3.75% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 2.37% | 5.65% | 4.43% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | 1.56% | 7.68% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | -1.80% | 4.73% | 3.82% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -5.93% | 3.84% | 3.37% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | -2.21% | 4.29% | 3.41% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | -1.55% | 4.98% | 4.08% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | -2.33% | 5.55% |
Class A Shares have a maximum 4.20% sales charge (Offering Price). Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase. Class C Shares and Class C1 Shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than twelve months, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I Shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors.
Expense Ratios as of Most Recent Prospectus
Gross Expense Ratios | Net Expense Ratios | |||||||
Class A Shares | 0.94% | 0.89% | ||||||
Class C Shares | 1.48% | 1.44% | ||||||
Class C1 Shares | 1.40% | 1.34% | ||||||
Class I Shares | 0.75% | 0.69% |
The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse other Fund expenses through March 31, 2014 so that total annual Fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, do not exceed 0.90%, 1.45%, 1.35% and 0.70% for Class A, Class C, Class C1 and Class I Shares, respectively. Fee waivers and expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the Fund’s Board of Directors.
Effective Leverage Ratio as of May 31, 2013
Effective Leverage Ratio | 0.00% |
* | Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment. |
** | Since inception returns for Class C Shares are from 1/18/11. |
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Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment as of May 31, 2013 – Class A Shares
The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios (continued)
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance and Expense Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of May 31, 2013
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | 1.61% | 4.68% | 3.59% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -1.45% | 4.05% | 3.28% | |||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index* | 2.75% | 5.87% | 4.74% | |||||||||
Barclays 1-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index* | 2.29% | 5.20% | 4.29% | |||||||||
Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | 1.36% | 4.25% | 3.35% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 1.88% | 4.87% | 3.75% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | 1.14% | 5.56% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
Average Annual | ||||||||||||
1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | -0.76% | 4.38% | 3.37% | |||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | -3.77% | 3.74% | 3.06% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | -0.60% | 4.55% | 3.53% |
Average Annual | ||||||||
1-Year | Since Inception** | |||||||
Class C Shares | -1.33% | 4.24% |
Class A Shares have a maximum 3.00% sales charge (Offering Price). Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase. Class C Shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than twelve months, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I Shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors.
Expense Ratios as of Most Recent Prospectus
Expense Ratios | ||||
Class A Shares | 0.84% | |||
Class C Shares | 1.39% | |||
Class I Shares | 0.64% |
Effective Leverage Ratio as of May 31, 2013
Effective Leverage Ratio | 0.00% |
* | Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment. |
** | Since inception returns for Class C Shares are from 1/18/11. |
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Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment as of May 31, 2013 – Class A Shares
The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the offering price per share.
The SEC 30-Day Yield is a standardized measure of a Fund’s yield that accounts for the future amortization of premiums or discounts of bonds held in the Fund’s portfolio. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.
The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Dividend Yield | SEC 30-Day Yield | Taxable- Equivalent Yield1 | ||||||||||
Class A Shares4 | 2.87% | 1.40% | 2.11% | |||||||||
Class C Shares | 2.34% | 0.89% | 1.34% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 2.49% | 0.99% | 1.49% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 3.14% | 1.65% | 2.49% |
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Dividend Yield | SEC 30-Day Yield | Taxable- Equivalent Yield1 | ||||||||||
Class A Shares4 | 3.39% | 2.32% | 3.50% | |||||||||
Class C Shares | 2.93% | 1.88% | 2.84% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 3.05% | 1.96% | 2.96% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 3.70% | 2.63% | 3.97% |
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Dividend Yield | SEC 30-Day Yield | Taxable- Equivalent Yield2 | ||||||||||
Class A Shares4 | 3.01% | 2.01% | 3.00% | |||||||||
Class C Shares | 2.59% | 1.55% | 2.31% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 2.67% | 1.65% | 2.46% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 3.31% | 2.30% | 3.43% |
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Dividend Yield | SEC 30-Day Yield | Taxable- Equivalent Yield3 | ||||||||||
Class A Shares4 | 2.67% | 1.05% | 1.62% | |||||||||
Class C Shares | 2.19% | 0.52% | 0.80% | |||||||||
Class I Shares | 2.92% | 1.28% | 1.97% |
1 | The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s SEC 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 33.7%. |
2 | The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s SEC 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 32.9%. |
3 | The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s SEC 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 35.1%. |
4 | The SEC Yield for Class A Shares quoted in the table reflects the maximum sales load. Investors paying a reduced load because of volume discounts, investors paying no load because they qualify for one of the several exclusions from the load, and existing shareholders who previously paid a load but would like to know the SEC Yield applicable to their shares on a going-forward basis, should understand that the SEC Yield effectively applicable to them would be higher than the figure quoted in the table. |
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Holding Summaries as of May 31, 2013
This data relates to the securities held in each Fund’s portfolio of investments. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself.
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
Bond Credit Quality1 | ||||
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 6.2% | |||
AA | 35.6% | |||
A | 32.8% | |||
BBB | 13.4% | |||
BB or Lower | 1.3% | |||
N/R | 10.7% |
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1 | ||||
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 7.2% | |||
AA | 30.3% | |||
A | 29.5% | |||
BBB | 15.8% | |||
BB or Lower | 3.0% | |||
N/R | 14.2% |
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1 | ||||
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 12.0% | |||
AA | 32.1% | |||
A | 43.7% | |||
BBB | 6.6% | |||
N/R | 5.6% |
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1 | ||||
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 14.8% | |||
AA | 46.8% | |||
A | 22.5% | |||
BBB | 13.1% | |||
BB or Lower | 0.7% | |||
N/R | 2.1% |
Portfolio Composition2 | ||||
Education and Civic Organizations | 23.3% | |||
Tax Obligation/General | 22.1% | |||
Health Care | 19.6% | |||
Utilities | 11.5% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 6.5% | |||
Long-Term Care | 5.8% | |||
Transportation | 5.5% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 0.3% | |||
Other | 5.4% |
Portfolio Composition2 | ||||
Education and Civic Organizations | 18.6% | |||
Health Care | 18.3% | |||
Tax Obligation/General | 17.3% | |||
Utilities | 14.3% | |||
Long-Term Care | 7.6% | |||
Transportation | 5.7% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 5.2% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 0.2% | |||
Other | 12.8% |
Portfolio Composition2 | ||||
Utilities | 28.5% | |||
Education and Civic Organizations | 19.5% | |||
Tax Obligation/General | 13.3% | |||
Health Care | 11.1% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 9.0% | |||
Long-Term Care | 7.5% | |||
Water and Sewer | 5.1% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 1.1% | |||
Other | 4.9% |
Portfolio Composition2 | ||||
Tax Obligation/General | 31.5% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 14.8% | |||
Health Care | 14.6% | |||
Water and Sewer | 8.8% | |||
U.S. Guaranteed | 8.0% | |||
Education and Civic Organizations | 7.4% | |||
Housing/Multifamily | 5.2% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 2.5% | |||
Other | 7.2% |
1 | As a percentage of total investments (excluding short-term investments, where applicable). Holdings are subject to change. |
2 | As a percentage of total investments. Holdings are subject to change. |
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
As a shareholder of one or more of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including up-front and back-end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. The Examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the period.
The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.
The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the respective Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Hypothetical Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual Performance | (5% annualized return before expenses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Shares | C Shares | C1 Shares | I Shares | A Shares | C Shares | C1 Shares | I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Account Value (12/01/12) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending Account Value (5/31/13) | $ | 991.10 | $ | 988.90 | $ | 989.80 | $ | 991.90 | $ | 1,020.89 | $ | 1,018.15 | $ | 1,018.65 | $ | 1,021.89 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.02 | $ | 6.74 | $ | 6.25 | $ | 3.03 | $ | 4.08 | $ | 6.84 | $ | 6.34 | $ | 3.07 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .81%, 1.36%, 1.26% and .61% for Classes A, C, C1 and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Hypothetical Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual Performance | (5% annualized return before expenses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Shares | C Shares | C1 Shares | I Shares | A Shares | C Shares | C1 Shares | I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Account Value (12/01/12) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending Account Value (5/31/13) | $ | 988.70 | $ | 985.80 | $ | 985.40 | $ | 988.60 | $ | 1,020.74 | $ | 1,018.05 | $ | 1,018.50 | $ | 1,021.74 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.16 | $ | 6.83 | $ | 6.39 | $ | 3.17 | $ | 4.23 | $ | 6.94 | $ | 6.49 | $ | 3.23 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .84%, 1.38%, 1.29% and .64% for Classes A, C, C1 and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Hypothetical Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual Performance | (5% annualized return before expenses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Shares | C Shares | C1 Shares | I Shares | A Shares | C Shares | C1 Shares | I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Account Value (12/01/12) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending Account Value (5/31/13) | $ | 974.10 | $ | 971.50 | $ | 971.50 | $ | 974.90 | $ | 1,020.54 | $ | 1,017.80 | $ | 1,018.35 | $ | 1,021.59 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.33 | $ | 7.03 | $ | 6.49 | $ | 3.30 | $ | 4.43 | $ | 7.19 | $ | 6.64 | $ | 3.38 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .88%, 1.43%, 1.32% and .67% for Classes A, C, C1 and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, mulitplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Hypothetical Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual Performance | (5% annualized return before expenses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Shares | C Shares | I Shares | A Shares | C Shares | I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Account Value (12/01/12) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||
Ending Account Value (5/31/13) | $ | 986.90 | $ | 985.00 | $ | 988.70 | $ | 1,020.74 | $ | 1,018.05 | $ | 1,021.74 | ||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.16 | $ | 6.83 | $ | 3.17 | $ | 4.23 | $ | 6.94 | $ | 3.23 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .84%, 1.38% and .64% for Classes A, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, mulitplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, and the related statements of operations, of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund, and Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (each a series of the Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the “Funds”) at May 31, 2013, 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 two 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 May 31, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. The financial statements of Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund, and Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund for the periods ended May 31, 2011 and prior were audited by other independent auditors whose report dated July 28, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Chicago, IL
July 25, 2013
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 99.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 23.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 330 | Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Spectrum Building Company, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/01/32 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 344,084 | ||||||||||||
210 | City of Woodbury, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Math and Science Academy Building Company, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 12/01/27 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 222,711 | ||||||||||||||
Itasca County, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Charles K. Blandin Foundation, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
635 | 4.000%, 5/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 679,768 | ||||||||||||||
255 | 4.000%, 5/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 274,291 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Blake School Project, Refundinjg Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
550 | 4.000%, 9/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 619,190 | ||||||||||||||
315 | 4.000%, 9/01/21 | 9/20 at 100.00 | A2 | 351,937 | ||||||||||||||
3,485 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, National Marrow Donor Program Project, Series 2010, 4.250%, 8/01/20 | 8/18 at 100.00 | BBB | 3,660,679 | ||||||||||||||
815 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Augsburg College, Refunding Series 2010-7-G, 4.000%, 10/01/21 | 10/18 at 100.00 | Baa3 | 850,469 | ||||||||||||||
1,075 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Augsburg College, Series 2005-6-C, 4.750%, 5/01/18 | 5/14 at 100.00 | Baa3 | 1,098,263 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Augsburg College, Series 2006-J-1: | ||||||||||||||||||
375 | 5.000%, 5/01/16 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa3 | 396,593 | ||||||||||||||
1,295 | 5.000%, 5/01/20 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa3 | 1,344,547 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Bethel University, Refunding Series 2007-6-R: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,125 | 5.500%, 5/01/18 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,205,370 | ||||||||||||||
1,185 | 5.500%, 5/01/19 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,265,189 | ||||||||||||||
1,050 | 5.500%, 5/01/24 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,105,755 | ||||||||||||||
1,585 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Benedict, Series 2008-V, 4.500%, 3/01/17 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 1,724,971 | ||||||||||||||
300 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Benedict, Series 2011-7M, 5.000%, 3/01/31 | 3/20 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 322,812 | ||||||||||||||
150 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Series 2011-7J , 6.000%, 12/01/28 | 12/19 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 170,280 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Series 2012-7R: | ||||||||||||||||||
195 | 4.000%, 12/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 213,441 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 4.000%, 12/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 215,944 | ||||||||||||||
310 | 3.375%, 12/01/22 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 315,007 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Series 2007-6S: | ||||||||||||||||||
360 | 4.375%, 12/01/16 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 396,475 | ||||||||||||||
380 | 4.500%, 12/01/17 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 426,960 | ||||||||||||||
750 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Series 20107H, 5.125%, 12/01/30 | 12/19 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 808,778 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gustavus Adolfus College, Series 2010-7-B: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,025 | 5.000%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 2,372,470 | ||||||||||||||
1,040 | 5.000%, 10/01/23 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,204,580 | ||||||||||||||
175 | 4.250%, 10/01/24 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 188,337 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hamline University of Minnesota, Refunding Series 2010E: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.125%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 1,081,420 | ||||||||||||||
1,370 | 4.375%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 1,498,780 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.500%, 10/01/21 | 10/20 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 545,325 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 10/01/29 | 10/20 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 270,110 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hamline University, Series 2011-7K1: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | 4.250%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | $ | 1,094,030 | ||||||||||||
625 | 6.000%, 10/01/32 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 729,438 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Refunding Series 2006-6-K: | ||||||||||||||||||
320 | 5.000%, 5/01/14 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 330,419 | ||||||||||||||
340 | 5.000%, 5/01/15 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 361,478 | ||||||||||||||
355 | 5.000%, 5/01/16 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 376,108 | ||||||||||||||
370 | 5.000%, 5/01/17 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 390,280 | ||||||||||||||
305 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Series 2012-7N., 3.000%, 5/01/17 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 313,976 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Catherine University, Series 2012-7Q: | ||||||||||||||||||
400 | 5.000%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 458,228 | ||||||||||||||
740 | 5.000%, 10/01/23 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 850,734 | ||||||||||||||
490 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 556,317 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Olaf College, Refunding Series 2007-6O, 5.000%, 10/01/16 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 566,855 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Saint Thomas, Series 2009-6X: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 4.500%, 4/01/21 | 4/17 at 100.00 | A2 | 555,470 | ||||||||||||||
1,250 | 5.000%, 4/01/24 | 4/17 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,415,350 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Saint Thomas, Series 2009-7A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,015 | 4.000%, 10/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 1,137,612 | ||||||||||||||
1,075 | 4.500%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 1,246,420 | ||||||||||||||
1,975 | 4.500%, 10/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 2,304,707 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Saint Thomas, Series 2013-7U: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,500 | 4.000%, 4/01/25 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,650,375 | ||||||||||||||
775 | 4.000%, 4/01/26 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A2 | 843,309 | ||||||||||||||
300 | 4.000%, 4/01/27 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A2 | 323,517 | ||||||||||||||
1,045 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of St. Thomas, Series 2006-6I, 4.000%, 4/01/14 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 1,076,758 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Saint John’s University Revenue Bonds, Series 2008-6U: | ||||||||||||||||||
290 | 4.200%, 10/01/19 | 10/18 at 100.00 | A2 | 327,166 | ||||||||||||||
385 | 4.300%, 10/01/20 | 10/18 at 100.00 | A2 | 431,023 | ||||||||||||||
145 | 4.500%, 10/01/22 | 10/18 at 100.00 | A2 | 161,407 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota State Colleges and University, General Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
985 | 4.000%, 10/01/22 | 10/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,085,283 | ||||||||||||||
1,755 | 4.000%, 10/01/23 | 10/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,916,337 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota State Colleges and University, General Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,515 | 4.250%, 10/01/24 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,709,329 | ||||||||||||||
855 | 4.375%, 10/01/25 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 964,269 | ||||||||||||||
905 | 4.500%, 10/01/26 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,020,768 | ||||||||||||||
Moorhead, Minnesota, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Concordia College Corporation Project, Series 2005A: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 4.100%, 12/15/14 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 523,540 | ||||||||||||||
880 | 4.200%, 12/15/15 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 943,325 | ||||||||||||||
925 | 4.300%, 12/15/16 | 12/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 987,364 | ||||||||||||||
1,005 | 5.000%, 12/15/18 | 12/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,073,330 | ||||||||||||||
1,060 | 5.000%, 12/15/19 | 12/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,124,787 |
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Education and Civic Organizations (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Nova Classical Academy, Series 2011A, 5.700%, 9/01/21 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 1,101,410 | ||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Twin Cities German Immersion School, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 4.000%, 7/01/23 | No Opt. Call | BB+ | 248,150 | ||||||||||||||
700 | 5.000%, 7/01/33 | 7/23 at 100.00 | BB+ | 715,554 | ||||||||||||||
200 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists Charter School Project, Series 2013A, 4.000%, 3/01/28 | 3/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | 198,230 | ||||||||||||||
2,395 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Minnesota Public Radio Project, Refunding Series 2010, 5.000%, 12/01/25 | 12/20 at 100.00 | A2 | 2,678,041 | ||||||||||||||
1,280 | St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Perfromaing Arts Facility Reveeue Bonds, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Series 2012, 1.450%, 7/01/14 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 1,280,384 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 12/01/19 | 6/19 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,235,067 | ||||||||||||||
University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
800 | 4.000%, 2/01/25 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 900,384 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.000%, 2/01/27 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 2,202,700 | ||||||||||||||
1,895 | University of Minnesota, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds, State Supported Biomedical Science Research Facilities Funding Program, Series 2011B, 5.000%, 8/01/23 | 8/21 at 100.00 | AA | 2,283,058 | ||||||||||||||
60,915 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 66,866,823 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 19.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
735 | Aitkin, Minnesota Health Care Revenue Bonds, Riverwood Healthcare Center, Series 2006, 5.250%, 2/01/15 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 763,547 | ||||||||||||||
1,340 | Cuyuna Range Hospital District, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Gross Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/01/17 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 1,442,148 | ||||||||||||||
Cuyuna Range Hospital District, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Gross Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: | ||||||||||||||||||
425 | 5.000%, 6/01/16 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 429,968 | ||||||||||||||
1,320 | 5.000%, 6/01/19 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,334,982 | ||||||||||||||
400 | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation Project, Series 2010, 4.750%, 8/01/25 | 8/17 at 100.00 | BBB | 414,640 | ||||||||||||||
Glencoe, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Glencoe Regional Health Services Project, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
660 | 4.000%, 4/01/25 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 680,308 | ||||||||||||||
400 | 4.000%, 4/01/26 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 409,716 | ||||||||||||||
Maple Grove, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Maple Grove Hospital Corporation, Series 2007: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 5/01/17 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 1,116,000 | ||||||||||||||
585 | 4.500%, 5/01/23 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 603,954 | ||||||||||||||
1,730 | Maple Grove, Minnesota, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, North Memorial Health Care, Series 2005, 4.500%, 9/01/17 | 9/15 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,827,451 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Meeker County, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Hospital Facilities Bonds, Meeker County Memorial Hospital Project, Series 2007, 5.625%, 11/01/22 | 11/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,097,600 | ||||||||||||||
4,535 | Minneapolis Health Care System, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2008A, 6.375%, 11/15/23 | 11/18 at 100.00 | A | 5,449,347 | ||||||||||||||
475 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Health Care System Revenue Bonds,S Fairview Health Services, Series 2008B, 6.500%, 11/15/38 – AGC Insured | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 577,310 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Children’s Health Care, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 8/15/25 | 8/20 at 100.00 | A+ | $ | 1,145,660 | ||||||||||||
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series 2008C-1: | ||||||||||||||||||
540 | 5.000%, 2/15/16 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 595,750 | ||||||||||||||
1,025 | 5.500%, 2/15/25 – AGC Insured | 2/20 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,184,275 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 1997A: | ||||||||||||||||||
305 | 5.500%, 11/15/17 – NPFG Insured | 8/13 at 100.00 | A | 306,165 | ||||||||||||||
10 | 5.750%, 11/15/26 – NPFG Insured | 8/13 at 100.00 | A | 10,016 | ||||||||||||||
1,780 | Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Health Care Facilities Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.750%, 12/01/15 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,784,058 | ||||||||||||||
Northern Itasca Hospital District, Minnesota, Health Facilities Gross Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
275 | 4.000%, 12/01/25 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 269,585 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 4.050%, 12/01/26 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 244,548 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 4.150%, 12/01/27 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 246,383 | ||||||||||||||
Northfield, Minnesota, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006: | ||||||||||||||||||
920 | 5.000%, 11/01/14 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 959,072 | ||||||||||||||
1,080 | 5.500%, 11/01/17 | 11/16 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,189,296 | ||||||||||||||
1,015 | Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Hospital Facilities Bonds, Redwood Area Hospital Project, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/21 | 12/16 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,061,000 | ||||||||||||||
1,455 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic, Series 2011, 4.500%, 11/15/38 (Mandatory put 11/15/21) | No Opt. Call | AA | 1,734,506 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic, Series 2012, 4.000%, 11/15/41 | 5/22 at 100.00 | AA | 1,020,000 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Olmsted Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 5.125%, 7/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A– | 1,128,220 | ||||||||||||||
Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Olmsted Medical Center Project, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 3.000%, 7/01/25 | 7/23 at 100.00 | A– | 483,930 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 3.500%, 7/01/29 | 7/23 at 100.00 | A– | 485,290 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, CentraCare Health System Project, Series 2008D, 5.375%, 5/01/31 – AGC Insured | 5/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,096,870 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, CentraCare Health System Project, Series 2010A, 4.250%, 5/01/21 | 5/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,151,509 | ||||||||||||||
2,500 | Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Park Nicollet Health Services, Series 2008C, 5.625%, 7/01/26 | 7/18 at 100.00 | A | 2,774,225 | ||||||||||||||
1,430 | Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Park Nicollet Health Services, Series 2009, 5.500%, 7/01/29 | 7/19 at 100.00 | A | 1,580,908 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, HealthPartners Obligated Group, Series 2006: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 5/15/15 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 268,915 | ||||||||||||||
1,350 | 5.250%, 5/15/19 | 11/16 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,491,750 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Allina Health System, Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
935 | 5.000%, 11/15/15 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 1,036,831 | ||||||||||||||
210 | 5.000%, 11/15/17 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 246,278 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | 5.000%, 11/15/19 – NPFG Insured | 11/17 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,383,780 | ||||||||||||||
3,075 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Allina Health System, Series 2009A-1, 5.000%, 11/15/24 | 11/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 3,458,237 | ||||||||||||||
1,025 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project, Series 2009, 5.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A– | 1,171,114 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,560 | 5.000%, 2/01/19 | 2/14 at 100.00 | A– | $ | 1,595,942 | ||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 2/01/20 | 2/14 at 100.00 | A– | 511,165 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Midway Campus, Series 2005A: | ||||||||||||||||||
640 | 5.250%, 5/01/15 | No Opt. Call | BB+ | 692,083 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 5.750%, 5/01/25 | 5/15 at 100.00 | BB+ | 2,097,380 | ||||||||||||||
1,785 | Shakopee, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Regional Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.000%, 9/01/17 | 9/14 at 100.00 | A– | 1,853,026 | ||||||||||||||
1,840 | St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Inc., Series 2005, 5.150%, 11/15/20 | 11/15 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,973,676 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Winona Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Minnesota, Winona Health Obligated Group, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/20 | 7/17 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,104,440 | ||||||||||||||
Winona, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Winona Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
485 | 4.500%, 7/01/24 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 511,884 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 7/01/34 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 259,498 | ||||||||||||||
51,565 | Total Health Care | 56,254,236 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Woodland Park Apartments Project, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 4/01/27 | 4/19 at 100.00 | Aaa | 543,085 | ||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 1.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
925 | Dakota County Community Development Agency, Minnesota, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Mortgage Backed Securities Program, Series 2011A, 4.400%, 12/01/26 | 12/20 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,008,158 | ||||||||||||||
910 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Homeownership Finance Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 2011D, 4.375%, 7/01/26 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 957,684 | ||||||||||||||
585 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2012A, 3.750%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 618,655 | ||||||||||||||
200 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2012C, 3.750%, 1/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 214,640 | ||||||||||||||
200 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2013C, 2.550%, 7/01/22 (WI/DD, Settling 6/20/13) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 200,566 | ||||||||||||||
2,820 | Total Housing/Single Family | 2,999,703 | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 5.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
565 | Center City, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hazelden Foundation Project, Series 2011, 4.550%, 11/01/26 | 11/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 600,742 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Walker Minneapolis Campus Project, Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,400 | 5.000%, 11/15/24 | 11/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,468,796 | ||||||||||||||
1,650 | 4.750%, 11/15/28 | 11/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,670,031 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Moorhead, Minnesota, Senior Housing Facility Revenue Bonds, Sheyenne Crossings Project, Series 2006, 5.600%, 4/01/25 | 4/14 at 101.00 | N/R | 2,034,100 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minnesota, Senior Housing and Health Care Revenue Bonds, Episcopal Homes Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 5/01/33 | 5/23 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,490,580 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Senior Housing and Health Care Revenue Bonds, Episcopal Homes Project, Refunding Series 2012A, 4.000%, 11/01/22 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 974,670 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Project, Series 2010-3, 5.000%, 12/01/24 | 12/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 2,248,400 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Sartell, Minnesota, Health Care and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Country Manor Campus LLC Project, Series 2012A, 5.250%, 9/01/27 | 9/22 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 1,041,560 | ||||||||||||
2,300 | Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Health Care and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Luthran Home, Refunding Series 2013, 5.125%, 1/01/39 | 1/23 at 100.00 | N/R | 2,319,826 | ||||||||||||||
Wayzata, Minnesota, Senior Housing Revenue Bonds, Folkestone Senior Living Community, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 5.100%, 5/01/24 – AGM Insured | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 678,094 | ||||||||||||||
310 | 5.300%, 5/01/27 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 336,384 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.300%, 11/01/27 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 542,555 | ||||||||||||||
515 | 5.500%, 11/01/32 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 556,942 | ||||||||||||||
640 | Worthington, Minnesota, Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Meadows of Worthington Project, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 11/01/17 | 11/14 at 101.00 | N/R | 655,424 | ||||||||||||||
16,005 | Total Long-Term Care | 16,618,104 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 21.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2007D, 5.000%, 2/01/24 | 2/17 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 566,465 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 2/01/20 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,163,190 | ||||||||||||||
Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2008C: | ||||||||||||||||||
285 | 4.100%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 324,946 | ||||||||||||||
595 | 4.200%, 2/01/19 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 671,761 | ||||||||||||||
Bemidji Independent School District 31, Beltrami County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,805 | 5.000%, 4/01/17 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 3,246,872 | ||||||||||||||
1,545 | 5.000%, 4/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,855,051 | ||||||||||||||
Bemidji, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Sales Tax Series 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||
635 | 5.500%, 2/01/23 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 773,474 | ||||||||||||||
750 | 5.500%, 2/01/24 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 907,853 | ||||||||||||||
875 | 5.500%, 2/01/25 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,051,094 | ||||||||||||||
1,010 | 5.500%, 2/01/26 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,206,425 | ||||||||||||||
1,150 | 5.500%, 2/01/27 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,367,580 | ||||||||||||||
2,835 | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Independent School District 877, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 4.000%, 2/01/23 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 3,206,470 | ||||||||||||||
350 | Burnsville Independent School District 191, Dakota and Scott Counties, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.200%, 2/01/25 – AGM Insured | 2/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 368,795 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | Burnsville Independent School District 191, Dakota and Scott Counties, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 4.250%, 2/01/20 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,336,212 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Chaska Independent School District 112, Carver County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.250%, 2/01/19 – NPFG Insured | 2/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,100,420 | ||||||||||||||
450 | Chatfield Independent School District 227, Olmstead County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.000%, 2/01/18 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 509,049 | ||||||||||||||
Dakota County Community Agency, Minnesota, Governmental Housing Development General Obligation Bonds, Senior Housing Facilities, Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
510 | 4.375%, 1/01/19 | 7/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 568,599 | ||||||||||||||
215 | 4.500%, 1/01/20 | 7/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 240,493 | ||||||||||||||
1,185 | Duluth Independent School District 709, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 4.250%, 2/01/22 – AGM Insured | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,292,408 |
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Duluth, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, DECC Improvement Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,160 | 4.500%, 2/01/21 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | $ | 1,307,482 | ||||||||||||
465 | 4.500%, 2/01/22 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 524,120 | ||||||||||||||
1,100 | 4.625%, 2/01/24 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,220,494 | ||||||||||||||
665 | Farmington Independent School District 192, Dakota County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Refunding Series 2012D, 2.000%, 6/01/19 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 681,100 | ||||||||||||||
Fridley Independent School District 14, Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 3.000%, 2/01/23 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,039,500 | ||||||||||||||
1,025 | 3.000%, 2/01/26 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,027,296 | ||||||||||||||
455 | Greenway Independent School District 316, Itasca County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Alternate Facilities, Series 2011C, 4.250%, 2/01/25 | 2/19 at 100.00 | AA+ | 492,101 | ||||||||||||||
Independent School Distirct 621, Mounds View, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Crossover Refunding Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 3.250%, 2/01/17 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 682,288 | ||||||||||||||
750 | 4.000%, 2/01/22 | 2/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 848,243 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Independent School District 284, Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Alternative Facilities Series 2012A, 3.000%, 2/01/23 | 2/21 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,051,670 | ||||||||||||||
2,025 | Independent School District 833, South Washington County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Crossover Refunding School Building Series 2010A, 4.000%, 2/01/22 | 2/19 at 100.00 | AA+ | 2,239,164 | ||||||||||||||
Mankato, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Improvement Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
765 | 3.500%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | AA | 846,442 | ||||||||||||||
775 | 3.500%, 2/01/19 | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA | 848,625 | ||||||||||||||
1,135 | Minneapolis Special School District 1, Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 4.000%, 2/01/18 | 2/15 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,191,183 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund Series 2007-2A, 5.125%, 6/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 6/17 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,074,070 | ||||||||||||||
2,080 | Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2008C, 5.000%, 8/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,536,227 | ||||||||||||||
Moorhead, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Flood Mitigation Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 3.000%, 2/01/23 – AMBAC Insured | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 641,169 | ||||||||||||||
715 | 3.000%, 2/01/26 – AMBAC Insured | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 701,093 | ||||||||||||||
Moorhead, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Improvement Refunding Series 2012C: | ||||||||||||||||||
600 | 3.000%, 2/01/20 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 639,636 | ||||||||||||||
425 | 3.000%, 2/01/23 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 435,995 | ||||||||||||||
805 | 3.000%, 2/01/24 – AMBAC Insured | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 813,573 | ||||||||||||||
Moorhead, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Improvement Refunding Series 2012D: | ||||||||||||||||||
535 | 4.000%, 2/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 603,512 | ||||||||||||||
800 | 3.000%, 2/01/23 – AGM Insured | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 830,864 | ||||||||||||||
1,180 | Osseo Independent School District 279 Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010A, 4.000%, 2/01/21 | 8/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,300,336 | ||||||||||||||
620 | OtterTail County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Disposal System – Prairie Lakes Municipal Authority, Series 2011, 4.750%, 5/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 5/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 691,083 | ||||||||||||||
1,605 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, 6.000%, 7/01/14 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A | 1,666,744 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/17 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 1,065,280 | ||||||||||||
1,000 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Refunding Series 2007A, 5.500%, 7/01/18 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 1,070,260 | ||||||||||||||
600 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Series 2008A, 5.500%, 7/01/18 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 642,156 | ||||||||||||||
520 | Ramsey County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Refunding Series 2010A, 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 591,453 | ||||||||||||||
1,040 | Ramsey, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Plan Series 2012A, 3.000%, 12/15/26 | 12/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,034,935 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Robbinsdale Independent School District 281, Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008B, 4.500%, 2/01/21 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 556,670 | ||||||||||||||
1,140 | Rochester, Minnesota, General Obligation Waste Water Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.000%, 12/01/18 | 6/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,271,237 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Rockford Independent School District 883, Wright County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2013A, 3.000%, 2/01/27 | 2/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 986,060 | ||||||||||||||
1,135 | Roseville, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A, 3.000%, 3/01/27 | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 1,139,109 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Saint Cloud, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Library Sales Tax Series 2006B, 4.000%, 2/01/18 – AGM Insured | 2/16 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,077,170 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Peter, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Hospital Crossover, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
550 | 3.000%, 9/01/18 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 585,140 | ||||||||||||||
515 | 3.150%, 9/01/19 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 550,926 | ||||||||||||||
585 | 3.300%, 9/01/20 – AGM Insured | 9/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 623,832 | ||||||||||||||
Shakopee Independent School District 720, Scott County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 2/01/23 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,229,700 | ||||||||||||||
1,065 | 3.000%, 2/01/24 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,096,652 | ||||||||||||||
400 | Todd, Morrison, Cass and Wadena Counties United Hospital District, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Lakewood Health System, Series 2004, 4.000%, 12/01/13 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 407,560 | ||||||||||||||
Wadena-Deer Creek Independent School District2155, Wadena, Otter Tail, and Todd Counties, Minnesota, General Obligation bonds, Series 2010,: | ||||||||||||||||||
430 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | 2/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 474,849 | ||||||||||||||
410 | 4.000%, 2/01/19 | 2/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 449,040 | ||||||||||||||
640 | Wright County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Jail Series 2007A, 4.500%, 12/01/20 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 716,083 | ||||||||||||||
57,360 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 63,259,279 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 6.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,910 | Duluth Independent School District 709, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008B, 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,171,937 | ||||||||||||||
780 | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 856,066 | ||||||||||||||
Hennepin County, Minnesota, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Ballpark Project, Second Lien Series 2008B: | ||||||||||||||||||
690 | 4.375%, 12/15/22 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 775,733 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 12/15/29 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,140,200 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund Series 2006-1A: | ||||||||||||||||||
480 | 4.550%, 12/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | A+ | 487,171 | ||||||||||||||
505 | 4.625%, 12/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | A+ | 526,609 | ||||||||||||||
2,020 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund Series 2010-2A, 4.625%, 12/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,270,238 |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Grant Park Project, Series 2006: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | 5.200%, 2/01/22 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 1,001,550 | ||||||||||||
400 | 5.350%, 2/01/30 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 393,904 | ||||||||||||||
1,040 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Village at St. Anthony Falls Project, Refunding Series 2004, 5.000%, 2/01/17 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,044,805 | ||||||||||||||
570 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Village at St. Anthony Falls Project, Refunding Series 2005, 5.300%, 2/01/21 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 570,068 | ||||||||||||||
1,185 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Nonprofit Housing Bonds, State Appropriation Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/01/27 | 8/21 at 100.00 | AA | 1,354,965 | ||||||||||||||
1,175 | Minnesota State, General Fund Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 3/01/29 | No Opt. Call | AA | 1,362,953 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Series 2004, 4.250%, 1/01/15 | 1/14 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,019,230 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Recreational Faility Lease Revenue Bonds, Jimmy Lee Recreational Center, Series 2008: | ||||||||||||||||||
180 | 4.500%, 12/01/19 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 201,647 | ||||||||||||||
290 | 4.500%, 12/01/20 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 321,291 | ||||||||||||||
315 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Upper Landing Project Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 9/01/16 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 332,555 | ||||||||||||||
Stevens County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
315 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 343,983 | ||||||||||||||
325 | 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 357,058 | ||||||||||||||
340 | 4.100%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 377,465 | ||||||||||||||
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
640 | 5.000%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 730,912 | ||||||||||||||
975 | 5.000%, 10/01/29 | 10/20 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 1,064,544 | ||||||||||||||
17,135 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 18,704,884 | ||||||||||||||||
Transportation – 5.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.000%, 1/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA– | 1,121,160 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 1/01/20 | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,158,580 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 1/01/21 | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 577,575 | ||||||||||||||
850 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 1/01/22 – FGIC Insured | 1/17 at 100.00 | A | 962,787 | ||||||||||||||
2,145 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2005B, 5.000%, 1/01/20 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/15 at 100.00 | A | 2,292,254 | ||||||||||||||
2,330 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 | 1/21 at 100.00 | A | 2,682,273 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Refunding Series 2012B: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,200 | 5.000%, 1/01/29 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 1,367,244 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 5.000%, 1/01/30 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 2,269,080 | ||||||||||||||
St Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Parking Revenue Bonds, Parking Facilities Project, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
805 | 4.000%, 8/01/21 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 879,937 | ||||||||||||||
895 | 4.125%, 8/01/23 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 964,005 | ||||||||||||||
935 | 4.250%, 8/01/24 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 1,006,827 | ||||||||||||||
575 | 4.250%, 8/01/25 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 610,409 | ||||||||||||||
14,235 | Total Transportation | 15,892,131 |
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 3.8% (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
Andover Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, Public Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Andover Community Center, Series 2004: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 730 | 5.000%, 2/01/19 (Pre-refunded 2/01/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | AA (4) | $ | 752,718 | ||||||||||||
495 | 5.000%, 2/01/19 (Pre-refunded 2/01/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 510,404 | ||||||||||||||
610 | Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2007A, 4.100%, 2/01/18 (Pre-refunded 2/01/15) | 2/15 at 100.00 | Aa1 (4) | 647,259 | ||||||||||||||
Bemidji, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, North Country Health Services, Refunding Series 2006: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 9/01/17 (Pre-refunded 9/01/16) | 9/16 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 566,510 | ||||||||||||||
1,050 | 5.000%, 9/01/18 (Pre-refunded 9/01/16) | 9/16 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 1,189,671 | ||||||||||||||
1,110 | 5.000%, 9/01/19 (Pre-refunded 9/01/16) | 9/16 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 1,257,652 | ||||||||||||||
Duluth Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Benedictine Health System – St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic, Series 2004: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,045 | 5.375%, 2/15/22 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 2,118,375 | ||||||||||||||
185 | 5.250%, 2/15/28 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 191,475 | ||||||||||||||
345 | Marshall, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Series 2006, 4.500%, 11/01/13 (ETM) | No Opt. Call | N/R (4) | 350,537 | ||||||||||||||
1,155 | Marshall, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Series 2006, 4.750%, 11/01/20 (Pre-refunded 11/01/15) | 11/15 at 100.00 | BBB+ (4) | 1,257,807 | ||||||||||||||
515 | Moorhead, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Improvement Refunding Series 2012C, 3.000%, 2/01/25 – AGM Insured (ETM) | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 (4) | 514,562 | ||||||||||||||
465 | Pine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 4.500%, 2/01/16 (ETM) | No Opt. Call | BBB+ (4) | 511,291 | ||||||||||||||
385 | Pine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 4.500%, 2/01/17 (Pre-refunded 2/01/16) | 2/16 at 100.00 | BBB+ (4) | 423,327 | ||||||||||||||
495 | Puerto Rico, Highway Revenue Bonds, Highway and Transportation Authority, Series 1993X, 5.500%, 7/01/13 – NPFG Insured (ETM) | No Opt. Call | Baa1 (4) | 497,173 | ||||||||||||||
200 | Zumbrota-Mazeppa Independent School District 2805, Wabasha County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Alternate Facilities Series 2008A, 4.000%, 2/01/19 (Pre-refunded 2/01/18) | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | 223,752 | ||||||||||||||
10,285 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 11,012,513 | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities – 11.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
775 | Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Brookings – Southeast Twin Cities Transmission Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 1/01/20 | 1/15 at 100.00 | A– | 903,945 | ||||||||||||||
1,010 | Chaska, Minnesota, Electric Revenue Bonds, Generating Facility Project, Refunding Series 2005A, 4.200%, 10/01/15 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 1,087,629 | ||||||||||||||
2,230 | Cohasset, Minnesota, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Allete Inc., Series 2004, 4.950%, 7/01/22 – RAAI Insured | 7/14 at 100.00 | A | 2,277,031 | ||||||||||||||
Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,140 | 5.000%, 10/01/25 – AGM Insured | 10/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,321,841 | ||||||||||||||
580 | 5.000%, 10/01/26 – AGM Insured | 10/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 666,287 | ||||||||||||||
Hutchinson, Minnesota, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
750 | 4.000%, 12/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 843,225 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 12/01/25 | 12/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 587,020 | ||||||||||||||
670 | 5.000%, 12/01/26 | 12/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 780,456 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Litchfield, Minnesota, Electric Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 2/01/29 – AGC Insured | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 543,110 | ||||||||||||||
Marshall, Minnesota, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
315 | 3.500%, 7/01/16 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 336,767 | ||||||||||||||
275 | 3.500%, 7/01/17 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 297,957 | ||||||||||||||
340 | 3.750%, 7/01/18 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 375,289 |
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Utilities (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2007: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 420 | 4.125%, 10/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A3 | $ | 468,796 | ||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.250%, 10/01/22 | 10/17 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,161,710 | ||||||||||||||
300 | Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/14 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 318,228 | ||||||||||||||
Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
460 | 5.000%, 1/01/17 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | A– | 522,601 | ||||||||||||||
1,050 | 5.000%, 1/01/19 – AGC Insured | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,209,411 | ||||||||||||||
2,155 | Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008A, 5.000%, 1/01/21 – AGC Insured | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 2,471,871 | ||||||||||||||
2,915 | Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A-1, 5.000%, 1/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A– | 3,454,829 | ||||||||||||||
Rochester, Minnesota, Electric Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013B: | ||||||||||||||||||
350 | 5.000%, 12/01/25 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 424,897 | ||||||||||||||
275 | 5.000%, 12/01/27 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 328,490 | ||||||||||||||
355 | 5.000%, 12/01/28 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 420,831 | ||||||||||||||
1,010 | 4.000%, 12/01/38 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,032,190 | ||||||||||||||
615 | 5.000%, 12/01/43 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 693,462 | ||||||||||||||
295 | Shakopee Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota, Public Utilities Crossover Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.250%, 2/01/18 – AGM Insured | 2/15 at 100.00 | A2 | 311,700 | ||||||||||||||
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 1994A: | ||||||||||||||||||
3,500 | 0.000%, 1/01/20 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 3,037,405 | ||||||||||||||
5,000 | 0.000%, 1/01/21 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 4,146,050 | ||||||||||||||
2,120 | Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 1/01/14 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,182,434 | ||||||||||||||
725 | Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 3.000%, 1/01/28 | 1/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 704,910 | ||||||||||||||
31,630 | Total Utilities | 32,910,372 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/16 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 530,510 | ||||||||||||||
275 | Saint Paul, Minnesota, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2012C, 3.000%, 12/01/23 | 6/20 at 100.00 | AAA | 281,309 | ||||||||||||||
775 | Total Water and Sewer | 811,819 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 263,225 | Total Municipal Bonds (cost $267,717,535) | 285,872,949 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
827,194 | Federated Minnesota Municipal Cash Trust, 0.010% (5) | $ | 827,194 | |||||||||||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $827,194) | 827,194 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $268,544,729) – 99.3% | 286,700,143 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.7% | 2,115,918 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 288,816,061 |
Nuveen Investments | 37 |
Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(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) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. |
(5) | The rate shown is the annualized seven-day effective yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
N/R | Not rated. |
WI/DD | Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
(ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 99.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Staples – 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,800 | Moorhead, Minnesota, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, American Crystal Sugar Company Project, Series 2010, 5.650%, 6/01/27 | 7/20 at 100.00 | BBB+ | $ | 2,007,684 | ||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 18.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
660 | Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Spectrum Building Company, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/01/43 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 673,424 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Baytown Township, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Saint Croix Preparatory Academy Project, Series 2008A, 7.000%, 8/01/38 | 8/16 at 102.00 | BB | 1,608,720 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Baytown Township, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Saint Croix Preparatory Academy Project, Series 2008, 5.750%, 8/01/42 | 8/16 at 102.00 | BB | 1,026,380 | ||||||||||||||
800 | Chaska, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, World Learner School Project, Series, 8.000%, 12/01/43 | 12/21 at 100.00 | BB+ | 959,024 | ||||||||||||||
City of Woodbury, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Math and Science Academy Building Company, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
220 | 5.000%, 12/01/32 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 229,812 | ||||||||||||||
785 | 5.000%, 12/01/43 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 801,673 | ||||||||||||||
1,750 | Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, Minnesota Duluth Public Schools Academy, Series 2010A, 5.600%, 11/01/30 | 11/18 at 102.00 | BBB– | 1,871,678 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, National Marrow Donor Program Project, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
150 | 4.250%, 8/01/20 | 8/18 at 100.00 | BBB | 157,562 | ||||||||||||||
4,100 | 4.875%, 8/01/25 | 8/18 at 100.00 | BBB | 4,214,349 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Bethel University, Refunding Series 2007-6-R: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,725 | 5.500%, 5/01/26 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,813,406 | ||||||||||||||
820 | 5.500%, 5/01/27 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 860,820 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | 5.500%, 5/01/37 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,564,185 | ||||||||||||||
275 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Benedict, Series 2011-7M, 5.125%, 3/01/36 | 3/20 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 293,714 | ||||||||||||||
1,835 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Series 2011-7J , 6.300%, 12/01/40 | 12/19 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 2,073,917 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Series 2012-7R: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 4.250%, 12/01/27 | 12/22 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 517,665 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.000%, 12/01/32 | 12/22 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 503,740 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gustavus Adolfus College, Series 2010-7-B, 5.000%, 10/01/31 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,117,290 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hamline University, Series 2011-7K1: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 6.000%, 10/01/32 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 729,438 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 6.000%, 10/01/40 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 2,280,220 | ||||||||||||||
30 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Refunding Series 2006-6-K, 5.000%, 5/01/26 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 30,689 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Catherine University, Series 2012-7Q: | ||||||||||||||||||
325 | 5.000%, 10/01/25 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 366,204 | ||||||||||||||
280 | 5.000%, 10/01/26 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 313,953 | ||||||||||||||
210 | 5.000%, 10/01/27 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 233,825 | ||||||||||||||
115 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Saint Thomas, Series 2009-7A, 5.000%, 10/01/39 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A2 | 125,571 | ||||||||||||||
775 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Saint Thomas, Series 2013-7U, 5.000%, 4/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 919,654 | ||||||||||||||
65 | Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Supplemental Student Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 11/01/29 | No Opt. Call | AA– | 71,609 |
Nuveen Investments | 39 |
Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations (continued) | �� | |||||||||||||||||
Minnesota State Colleges and University, General Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2,420 | 4.000%, 10/01/28 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | $ | 2,592,231 | ||||||||||||
1,000 | 3.000%, 10/01/33 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 921,370 | ||||||||||||||
1,625 | Moorhead, Minnesota, Golf Course Revneue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998B, 5.875%, 12/01/21 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,626,105 | ||||||||||||||
1,115 | Northern Itasca Hospital District, Minnesota, Health Facilities Gross Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 4.400%, 12/01/33 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,092,131 | ||||||||||||||
1,695 | Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority , Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Hmong Education Reform Company, Series 2012A, 5.500%, 9/01/43 | 9/20 at 101.00 | BB+ | 1,755,749 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Nova Classical Academy, Series 2011A, 6.625%, 9/01/42 | 9/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,701,210 | ||||||||||||||
1,450 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Twin Cities German Immersion School, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/44 | No Opt. Call | BB+ | 1,447,666 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Educational Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School Project, Series 2007, 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/17 at 100.00 | A3 | 2,163,020 | ||||||||||||||
2,550 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Community of Peace Academy Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/36 | 12/15 at 100.00 | BBB– | 2,585,853 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists Charter School Project, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
185 | 2.400%, 3/01/17 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 185,659 | ||||||||||||||
185 | 2.600%, 3/01/18 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 185,738 | ||||||||||||||
640 | 4.625%, 3/01/43 | 3/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | 635,354 | ||||||||||||||
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Perfromaing Arts Facility Reveeue Bonds, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
330 | 1.950%, 7/01/16 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 330,053 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 2.050%, 7/01/17 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 200,008 | ||||||||||||||
1,035 | 2.200%, 7/01/18 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 1,032,040 | ||||||||||||||
1,540 | University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.250%, 12/01/29 | 12/20 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,834,371 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, 4.000%, 2/01/32 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 2,151,880 | ||||||||||||||
45,015 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 47,798,960 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 18.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
2,470 | Chippewa County, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Hospital Bonds, Montevideo Hospital Project, Series 2007, 5.500%, 3/01/37 | 3/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 2,568,430 | ||||||||||||||
Glencoe, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Glencoe Regional Health Services Project, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 4.000%, 4/01/22 | No Opt. Call | BBB | 266,270 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.000%, 4/01/27 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 508,555 | ||||||||||||||
760 | 4.000%, 4/01/31 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 763,625 | ||||||||||||||
2,500 | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligated Group, Series 2010B, 5.750%, 7/01/40 | 7/20 at 100.00 | A– | 2,781,300 |
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Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Maple Grove, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Maple Grove Hospital Corporation, Series 2007: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 25 | 5.000%, 5/01/20 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | $ | 26,999 | ||||||||||||
1,800 | 4.500%, 5/01/23 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,858,320 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.250%, 5/01/25 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,050,360 | ||||||||||||||
135 | 5.250%, 5/01/37 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 139,892 | ||||||||||||||
250 | Maple Grove, Minnesota, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, North Memorial Health Care, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/29 | 9/15 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 253,940 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis Health Care System, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
70 | 6.000%, 11/15/18 | No Opt. Call | A | 78,929 | ||||||||||||||
3,215 | 6.625%, 11/15/28 | 11/18 at 100.00 | A | 3,898,573 | ||||||||||||||
245 | 6.750%, 11/15/32 | 11/18 at 100.00 | A | 295,727 | ||||||||||||||
685 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Health Care System Revenue Bonds,S Fairview Health Services, Series 2008B, 6.500%, 11/15/38 – AGC Insured | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 832,542 | ||||||||||||||
130 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Children’s Health Care, Series 2004A-1 Remarketed, 4.625%, 8/15/29 – AGM Insured | 8/20 at 100.00 | AA– | 141,090 | ||||||||||||||
2,435 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Children’s Health Care, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 8/15/35 | 8/20 at 100.00 | A+ | 2,734,675 | ||||||||||||||
1,005 | Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series 2008C-1, 5.000%, 2/15/30 – AGC Insured | 2/20 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,089,048 | ||||||||||||||
135 | Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series 2008E, 5.000%, 2/15/37 – AGC Insured | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 142,121 | ||||||||||||||
125 | Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2000A, 6.375%, 11/15/29 | 8/13 at 100.00 | A | 125,491 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Health Care Facilities Bonds, Series 2003C, 6.200%, 12/01/22 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,001,890 | ||||||||||||||
1,700 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Olmsted Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 5.875%, 7/01/30 | 7/20 at 100.00 | A– | 1,945,004 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, CentraCare Health System Project, Series 2008D: | ||||||||||||||||||
25 | 5.375%, 5/01/31 – AGC Insured | 5/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 27,422 | ||||||||||||||
60 | 5.500%, 5/01/39 – AGC Insured | 5/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 64,868 | ||||||||||||||
1,045 | Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, CentraCare Health System Project, Series 2010A, 5.125%, 5/01/30 | 5/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,163,075 | ||||||||||||||
1,235 | Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Park Nicollet Health Services, Series 2008C, 5.750%, 7/01/30 | 7/18 at 100.00 | A | 1,371,529 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Park Nicollet Health Services, Series 2009: | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | 5.500%, 7/01/29 | 7/19 at 100.00 | A | 16,583 | ||||||||||||||
2,625 | 5.750%, 7/01/39 | 7/19 at 100.00 | A | 2,922,439 | ||||||||||||||
2,060 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, HealthPartners Obligated Group, Series 2006, 5.250%, 5/15/36 | 11/16 at 100.00 | A2 | 2,164,360 | ||||||||||||||
3,060 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Allina Health System, Series 2009A-1, 5.250%, 11/15/29 | 11/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 3,385,798 | ||||||||||||||
300 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Allina Health System, Series 2009A-2, 5.500%, 11/15/24 | No Opt. Call | AA– | 351,645 | ||||||||||||||
2,060 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project, Series 2009, 5.000%, 2/01/29 | 2/19 at 100.00 | A– | 2,176,781 |
Nuveen Investments | 41 |
Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 900 | Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Midway Campus, Series 2005A, 5.875%, 5/01/30 | 5/15 at 100.00 | BB+ | $ | 943,443 | ||||||||||||
1,800 | Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Midway Campus, Series 2005B, 6.000%, 5/01/30 | 5/15 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,891,368 | ||||||||||||||
1,375 | Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Regions Hospital Parking Ramp Project, Series 2007-1, 5.000%, 8/01/36 | 8/16 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,388,736 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Shakopee, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Regional Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.250%, 9/01/34 | 9/14 at 100.00 | A– | 2,023,360 | ||||||||||||||
500 | St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Regions Hospital, Series 1998, 5.250%, 5/15/18 | 8/13 at 100.00 | A2 | 501,430 | ||||||||||||||
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Inc., Series 2005: | ||||||||||||||||||
170 | 6.000%, 11/15/25 | 11/15 at 100.00 | BBB– | 182,182 | ||||||||||||||
1,100 | 6.000%, 11/15/30 | 11/15 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,174,448 | ||||||||||||||
Winona, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Winona Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 3.750%, 7/01/21 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 529,875 | ||||||||||||||
350 | 4.000%, 7/01/22 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 364,854 | ||||||||||||||
1,270 | 4.500%, 7/01/24 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,340,396 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 7/01/34 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 518,995 | ||||||||||||||
43,385 | Total Health Care | 47,006,368 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily – 3.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,935 | Dakota County Community Development Agency, Minnesota, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Ebenezer Project, Series 2000, 5.900%, 4/20/42 | 8/13 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,938,328 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Maplewood, Minnesota, Mutifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Carefree Cottages of Maplewood III Project, Series 2004, 4.800%, 4/15/34 (Mandatory put 4/15/19) (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 4/14 at 100.00 | Aaa | 2,040,980 | ||||||||||||||
850 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Vantage Flats Project, Series 2007, 5.200%, 10/20/48 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 10/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | 871,522 | ||||||||||||||
1,350 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Keeler Apartments, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 10/01/37 | 10/15 at 102.00 | N/R | 1,338,647 | ||||||||||||||
2,500 | Rochester, Minnesota, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Essex Place Apartments Project, Series 2012A, 3.750%, 6/01/29 | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aaa | 2,600,825 | ||||||||||||||
8,635 | Total Housing/Multifamily | 8,790,302 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 3.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
110 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing Finance Board, Minnesota, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, City Living Home Program, Market Series 2011B, 4.100%, 12/01/29 | 6/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 117,999 | ||||||||||||||
202 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing Finance Board, Minnesota, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, City Living Series 2006A-4, 5.000%, 11/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA+ | 208,602 | ||||||||||||||
765 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing Finance Board, Minnesota, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, City Living Series 2007A-2, 5.520%, 3/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 5/17 at 102.00 | AA+ | 818,955 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Homeownership Finance Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 2011B: | ||||||||||||||||||
90 | 4.000%, 7/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 99,097 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 5,360 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Homeownership Finance Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 2011D: | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | 4.375%, 7/01/26 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 47,358 | ||||||||||||||
685 | 4.700%, 1/01/31 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 729,114 | ||||||||||||||
25 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Homeownership Finance Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 2011E, 4.000%, 7/01/26 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 26,875 |
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$ | 45 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2006Q, 5.250%, 7/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | $ | 47,228 | ||||||||||||
3,050 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2007D, 4.700%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA+ | 3,149,064 | ||||||||||||||
70 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2007-I, 4.850%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA+ | 71,861 | ||||||||||||||
10 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2007L, 5.100%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 10,663 | ||||||||||||||
5 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.650%, 7/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 5,252 | ||||||||||||||
1,350 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2012C, 3.850%, 1/01/29 | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,399,761 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2013C, 3.900%, 7/01/43 (WI/DD, Settling 6/20/13) | 1/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,471,275 | ||||||||||||||
7,957 | Total Housing/Single Family | 8,208,464 | ||||||||||||||||
Industrials – 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
4,500 | Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Gerdau Saint Paul Steel Mill Project, Series 2012-7, 4.500%, 10/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 10/22 at 100.00 | BBB– | 4,429,080 | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 7.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,500 | Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Facility Care Center Project, Series 2010D, 6.750%, 11/01/36 | 11/15 at 102.00 | N/R | 1,583,145 | ||||||||||||||
Center City, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hazelden Foundation Project, Series 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 4.750%, 11/01/31 | 11/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 525,790 | ||||||||||||||
1,600 | 5.000%, 11/01/41 | 11/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,711,664 | ||||||||||||||
835 | Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Senior Housing Revenue Bonds, PHS/Cottage Grove, Inc., Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 | 12/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 840,686 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Walker Minneapolis Campus Project, Refunding Series 2012, 4.750%, 11/15/28 | 11/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 2,024,280 | ||||||||||||||
1,620 | Moorhead, Minnesota, Senior Housing Facility Revenue Bonds, Sheyenne Crossings Project, Series 2006, 5.650%, 4/01/41 | 4/14 at 101.00 | N/R | 1,637,399 | ||||||||||||||
1,095 | New Hope, Minnesota, Housing and Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Minnesota Masonic Home North Ridge Project, Series 1999, 5.750%, 3/01/15 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,096,785 | ||||||||||||||
1,100 | Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Rossy & Richard Shaller Family Sholom East Campus, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 10/01/42 | 10/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,104,356 | ||||||||||||||
2,086 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Nursing Home Revneue Bonds, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, Series 2006, 5.630%, 10/01/33 | 4/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 2,137,697 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Senior Housing and Health Care Revenue Bonds, Episcopal Homes Project, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.150%, 11/01/42 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 989,340 | ||||||||||||||
700 | Sartell, Minnesota, Health Care and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Country Manor Campus LLC Project, Series 2012A, 5.250%, 9/01/30 | 9/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 717,206 | ||||||||||||||
1,715 | Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Health Care and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Luthran Home, Refunding Series 2013, 5.125%, 1/01/39 | 1/23 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,729,783 | ||||||||||||||
Wayzata, Minnesota, Senior Housing Revenue Bonds, Folkestone Senior Living Community, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
260 | 5.000%, 5/01/23 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 281,991 | ||||||||||||||
680 | 5.000%, 11/01/23 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 737,514 | ||||||||||||||
700 | 5.500%, 11/01/32 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 757,008 | ||||||||||||||
330 | 6.000%, 5/01/47 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 361,182 |
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Portfolio of Investments
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May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,200 | West St. Paul, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Walker Thompson Hill LLC Project, Series 2011A, 7.000%, 9/01/46 | 9/19 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 1,295,184 | ||||||||||||
18,921 | Total Long Term Care | 19,531,010 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 17.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,545 | Bemidji Independent School District 31, Beltrami County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 4/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,855,051 | ||||||||||||||
10,000 | Bemidji, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Sales Tax Series 2011, 6.000%, 2/01/41 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 12,052,000 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Independent School District 877, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 4.000%, 2/01/23 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,131,030 | ||||||||||||||
1,430 | Burnsville Independent School District 191, Dakota and Scott Counties, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 4.500%, 2/01/22 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,604,703 | ||||||||||||||
100 | Fertile Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, General Obligation of the City, Housing Development Reveue Bonds, Series 2012A, 4.000%, 12/01/35 | 12/22 at 100.00 | A | 103,154 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 12/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 1,227,680 | ||||||||||||||
380 | Independent School District 625, St. Paul, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2011A, 4.000%, 2/01/32 | 2/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 401,436 | ||||||||||||||
Jackson County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Plan Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 3.000%, 2/01/30 | 2/20 at 100.00 | AA– | 590,700 | ||||||||||||||
645 | 3.000%, 2/01/31 | 2/20 at 100.00 | AA– | 595,916 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Lakeville Independent School District 194, Dakota County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012D, 5.000%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 2,408,880 | ||||||||||||||
1,270 | Minneapolis Special School District 1, Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Alternate Facility Series 2012B, 3.000%, 2/01/30 | 2/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,208,075 | ||||||||||||||
545 | Minneapolis Special School District 1, Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2012A, 3.000%, 2/01/29 | 2/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 524,137 | ||||||||||||||
610 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan Council, Minnesota, General Obligation Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012E, 5.000%, 9/01/24 | 9/22 at 100.00 | AAA | 748,879 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan Council, Minnesota, General Obligation Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012I, 3.000%, 3/01/26 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 2,032,640 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, State Trunk Highway Series 2012B, 5.000%, 8/01/21 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,484,600 | ||||||||||||||
3,250 | Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2012A, 3.000%, 8/01/31 | 8/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 3,026,563 | ||||||||||||||
310 | Moorhead, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Improvement Series 2012F, 3.000%, 2/01/29 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 296,301 | ||||||||||||||
650 | Pine County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvment Plan Series 2012A, 4.000%, 2/01/21 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 737,172 | ||||||||||||||
420 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1999, 5.250%, 7/01/18 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A | 444,721 | ||||||||||||||
335 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/18 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | �� | 358,537 | |||||||||||||
285 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Refunding Series 2007A, 5.500%, 7/01/19 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A | 303,915 | ||||||||||||||
125 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/20 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 132,624 |
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Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 100 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public improvement Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/19 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 102,782 | ||||||||||||
1,250 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 | 7/14 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,211,663 | ||||||||||||||
2,500 | Rockford Independent School District 883, Wright County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2013A, 3.000%, 2/01/27 | 2/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 2,465,150 | ||||||||||||||
Shakopee Independent School District 720, Scott County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
535 | 5.000%, 2/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 650,795 | ||||||||||||||
1,065 | 3.000%, 2/01/24 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,096,652 | ||||||||||||||
250 | Sherburn Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Housing Development Series 2012C, 4.500%, 2/01/38 | 2/18 at 100.00 | A+ | 254,780 | ||||||||||||||
Thief River Falls Independent School District 564, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,110 | 4.000%, 2/01/31 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 2,252,467 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.000%, 2/01/33 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,057,380 | ||||||||||||||
1,250 | Willmar, Minnesota, General Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Rice Memorial Hospital Project, Series 2012A, 3.000%, 2/01/29 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,193,000 | ||||||||||||||
40,585 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 44,553,383 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 5.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
Duluth Independent School District 709, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Capital Appreciation Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,000 | 0.000%, 2/01/27 – AGM Insured | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,196,440 | ||||||||||||||
2,840 | 0.000%, 2/01/28 – AGM Insured | 2/22 at 77.70 | Aa2 | 1,615,222 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Duluth Independent School District 709, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008B, 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,274,280 | ||||||||||||||
585 | Lakeville Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Ice Arena Project, Series 2006, 4.625%, 2/01/32 | 2/17 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 611,658 | ||||||||||||||
400 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Village at St. Anthony Falls Project, Refunding Series 2005, 5.650%, 2/01/27 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 394,724 | ||||||||||||||
2,850 | Minnesota State, General Fund Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 3/01/29 | No Opt. Call | AA | 3,305,886 | ||||||||||||||
100 | Mountain Lake, Minnesota, General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2012B, 4.200%, 2/01/29 | 2/18 at 100.00 | A | 100,945 | ||||||||||||||
Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,015 | 4.000%, 2/01/22 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 1,114,318 | ||||||||||||||
1,055 | 4.000%, 2/01/23 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 1,153,885 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Recreational Faility Lease Revenue Bonds, Jimmy Lee Recreational Center, Series 2008, 4.750%, 12/01/26 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 537,815 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Upper Landing Project Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
150 | 5.000%, 9/01/26 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 157,245 | ||||||||||||||
800 | 5.000%, 3/01/29 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 832,728 | ||||||||||||||
25 | Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 10/01/25 | 10/19 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 27,478 | ||||||||||||||
14,320 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 13,322,624 | ||||||||||||||||
Transportation – 5.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, Mozaic Parking, LLC Project, Series 2010A, 8.500%, 1/01/41 | 1/21 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,073,950 | ||||||||||||||
4,000 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2009B, 5.000%, 1/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 4,572,680 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Transportation (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,180 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 4.500%, 1/01/32 – FGIC Insured | 1/17 at 100.00 | A | $ | 3,288,184 | ||||||||||||
110 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2010D, 4.000%, 1/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/20 at 100.00 | A | 115,685 | ||||||||||||||
110 | Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Refunding Series 2011A, 3.500%, 1/01/24 | 1/21 at 100.00 | A | 114,242 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Refunding Series 2012B: | ||||||||||||||||||
275 | 5.000%, 1/01/28 | No Opt. Call | A | 315,109 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 2,264,280 | ||||||||||||||
St Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Parking Revenue Bonds, Parking Facilities Project, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,070 | 5.000%, 8/01/30 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 1,186,373 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | 5.000%, 8/01/35 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 1,621,680 | ||||||||||||||
13,245 | Total Transportation | 14,552,183 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 3.2% (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
Andover Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, Public Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Andover Community Center, Series 2004: | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | 5.125%, 2/01/24 (Pre-refunded 2/01/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 5,160 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 5.125%, 2/01/24 (Pre-refunded 2/01/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 5,160 | ||||||||||||||
1,065 | Duluth Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Benedictine Health System – St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic, Series 2004, 5.250%, 2/15/28 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 1,102,275 | ||||||||||||||
Marshall, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Weiner Memorial Medical Center, Series 2003A: | ||||||||||||||||||
305 | 5.250%, 11/01/16 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13) | 11/13 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 310,743 | ||||||||||||||
875 | 5.850%, 11/01/23 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13) | 11/13 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 893,655 | ||||||||||||||
Pine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 2/01/28 (Pre-refunded 2/01/16) | 2/16 at 100.00 | BBB+ (4) | 1,112,730 | ||||||||||||||
1,890 | 5.000%, 2/01/31 (Pre-refunded 2/01/16) | 2/16 at 100.00 | BBB+ (4) | 2,103,060 | ||||||||||||||
2,025 | St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Park Nicollet Health Services, Series 2003B, 5.500%, 7/01/25 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) | 7/14 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 2,138,238 | ||||||||||||||
410 | Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 1983A, 9.750%, 1/01/16 – NPFG Insured (ETM) | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 488,888 | ||||||||||||||
7,580 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 8,159,909 | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities – 14.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,110 | Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Brookings – Southeast Twin Cities Transmission Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 1/01/42 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A– | 1,209,711 | ||||||||||||||
15 | Chaska, Minnesota, Electric Revenue Bonds, Generating Facility Project, Refunding Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 | 10/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 15,973 | ||||||||||||||
45 | Chaska, Minnesota, Electric Revenue Bonds, Generating Facility Project, Series 2000A, 6.100%, 10/01/30 | 8/13 at 100.00 | A3 | 45,179 | ||||||||||||||
235 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34 | 10/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 255,816 | ||||||||||||||
985 | Hutchinson, Minnesota, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 3.000%, 12/01/23 | 12/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 985,197 | ||||||||||||||
5,045 | Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 | 10/20 at 100.00 | A3 | 5,569,983 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/26 – AMBAC Insured | 1/18 at 100.00 | A– | 2,264,120 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Utilities (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 475 | 5.000%, 1/01/18 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | $ | 554,449 | ||||||||||||
75 | 5.000%, 1/01/20 – AGC Insured | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 85,459 | ||||||||||||||
830 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 820,480 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005SS, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – NPFG Insured | 7/15 at 100.00 | A | 2,022,580 | ||||||||||||||
Rochester, Minnesota, Electric Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013B: | ||||||||||||||||||
765 | 5.000%, 12/01/19 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 923,822 | ||||||||||||||
805 | 5.000%, 12/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 979,186 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 12/01/26 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 300,913 | ||||||||||||||
470 | 4.000%, 12/01/38 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 480,326 | ||||||||||||||
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 1994A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,510 | 0.000%, 1/01/19 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 1,353,821 | ||||||||||||||
1,825 | 0.000%, 1/01/21 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 1,513,308 | ||||||||||||||
65 | 0.000%, 1/01/22 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 51,526 | ||||||||||||||
3,055 | 0.000%, 1/01/23 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,310,710 | ||||||||||||||
10,530 | 0.000%, 1/01/24 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 7,623,720 | ||||||||||||||
4,795 | 0.000%, 1/01/25 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 3,321,492 | ||||||||||||||
6,230 | 0.000%, 1/01/26 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 4,108,992 | ||||||||||||||
43,115 | Total Utilities | 36,796,763 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,500 | Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 6.000%, 7/01/38 | 7/18 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,540,470 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 250,558 | Total Municipal Bonds (cost $241,124,887) | 256,697,200 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
579,015 | Federated Minnesota Municipal Cash Trust, 0.010% (5) | $ | 579,015 | |||||||||||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $579,015) | 579,015 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $241,703,902) – 99.3% | 257,276,215 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.7% | 1,836,228 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 259,112,443 |
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(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) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. |
(5) | The rate shown is the annualized seven-day effective yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
N/R | Not rated. |
WI/DD | Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
(ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Nuveen Investments | 47 |
Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 100.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 19.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 990 | Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Academy of Charter Schools Project, Series 2008, 5.625%, 5/01/40 | 5/18 at 100.00 | A | $ | 1,067,309 | ||||||||||||
1,000 | Douglas County Hospital Authority 2, Nebraska, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Boys Town Project, Series 2008, 4.750%, 9/01/28 | 9/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,071,070 | ||||||||||||||
Douglas County, Nebraska, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Creighton University Projects, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.600%, 7/01/25 | 7/20 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,141,150 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.500%, 7/01/30 | 7/20 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,126,150 | ||||||||||||||
665 | Douglas County, Nebraska, Zoo Facilities Revenue Bonds, O’Maha’s Henry Doory Zoo Project, Refunding Series 2005, 4.750%, 9/01/24 | 4/15 at 100.00 | A– | 684,910 | ||||||||||||||
Lincoln, Nebraska, Educational Facilities Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Nebraska Wesleyan University Project, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
685 | 3.300%, 4/01/25 | 4/22 at 100.00 | A– | 685,664 | ||||||||||||||
410 | 4.000%, 4/01/32 | 4/22 at 100.00 | A– | 416,011 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Washington University, Seres 2008A, 5.375%, 3/15/39 | 3/18 at 100.00 | AAA | 576,065 | ||||||||||||||
525 | Nebraska Educational Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Clarkson College Project, Refunding Series 2011, 5.450%, 9/01/35 | 5/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 586,982 | ||||||||||||||
2,690 | Nebraska Educational Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Concordia University Project, Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 10/01/37 | 10/15 at 100.00 | N/R | 2,708,642 | ||||||||||||||
1,575 | Saline County, Nebraska, Educational Facilities Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Doane College Project, Series 2013A, 3.300%, 2/15/33 | 2/18 at 100.00 | A | 1,496,471 | ||||||||||||||
University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Lincoln Student Fees and Facilities Refunding Series 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||
85 | 4.000%, 7/01/32 | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 89,446 | ||||||||||||||
1,125 | 5.000%, 7/01/42 | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,249,594 | ||||||||||||||
1,170 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Lincoln Student Fees and Facilities, Refunding Series 2012, 4.000%, 7/01/33 | 7/22 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,213,770 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Omaha Health & Recreation Project, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/15/33 | 5/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,124,887 | ||||||||||||||
350 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Omaha Student Facilities Project, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/32 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 390,635 | ||||||||||||||
500 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Omaha Student Housing Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 5/15/23 | 11/13 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 511,070 | ||||||||||||||
15,290 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 16,139,826 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 11.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | Douglas County Hospital Authority 2, Nebraska, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Children’s Hospital Obligated Group, Series 2008B, 6.000%, 8/15/28 | 8/17 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,103,710 | ||||||||||||||
Douglas County Hospital Authority 3, Nebraska, Health Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds, Nebraska Methodist Health System, Series 2008: | ||||||||||||||||||
345 | 5.750%, 11/01/28 | 11/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 377,910 | ||||||||||||||
1,210 | 5.500%, 11/01/38 | 11/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 1,284,548 | ||||||||||||||
610 | Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/38 | 6/16 at 100.00 | A– | 633,814 | ||||||||||||||
600 | Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Jackson County, Schneck Memorial Hospital, Series 2006A, | 2/16 at 100.00 | A | 618,162 | ||||||||||||||
Lincoln County Hospital Authority 1, Nebraska, Hospital Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Great Plains Regional Medical Center Project, | ||||||||||||||||||
2,220 | 4.000%, 11/01/37 | No Opt. Call | A– | 2,150,891 | ||||||||||||||
2,775 | 5.000%, 11/01/42 | No Opt. Call | A– | 2,960,315 | ||||||||||||||
8,760 | Total Health Care | 9,129,350 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily – 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 445 | Omaha Housing Authority, Nebraska, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, GNMA Mortgage Backed Securities Program – Timbercreek Apartments Project, Series 2001, 5.150%, 11/20/22 | 8/13 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 445,828 | ||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, | ||||||||||||||||||
565 | 2.550%, 1/01/22 (WI/DD, Settling 6/20/13) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 560,683 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 2.750%, 7/01/23 (WI/DD, Settling 6/20/13) | 1/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 198,258 | ||||||||||||||
765 | Total Housing/Single Family | 758,941 | ||||||||||||||||
Industrials – 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,830 | Washington County, Nebraska, Wastewater and Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue Bonds, Cargill Inc. Project, Variable Rate Demand Series 2012, 1.375%, 9/01/30 (Mandatory put 9/01/15) (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | A | 1,838,747 | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 7.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
100 | Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Christian Living Communities Project, Series 2006A, 5.750%, 1/01/26 | 1/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 107,739 | ||||||||||||||
250 | Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 6/01/39 (Mandatory put 12/01/14) | No Opt. Call | A– | 265,928 | ||||||||||||||
900 | Douglas County Hospital Authority 2, Nebraska, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Immanuel Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2010, 5.625%, 1/01/40 | 1/20 at 100.00 | A– | 996,219 | ||||||||||||||
240 | Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Three Crowns Park Plaza, | 2/16 at 100.00 | N/R | 248,686 | ||||||||||||||
3,385 | Lancaster County Hospital Authority 1, Nebraska, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Immanuel Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2010, 5.625%, 1/01/40 | 1/20 at 100.00 | A– | 3,746,890 | ||||||||||||||
600 | South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westhills Village Retirement Community Project, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/25 | 9/14 at 100.00 | A | 606,492 | ||||||||||||||
220 | Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/23 (WI/DD, Settling 6/07/13) | No Opt. Call | A– | 250,666 | ||||||||||||||
5,695 | Total Long-Term Care | 6,222,620 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 13.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
350 | Douglas County School District 059, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2011B, 4.700%, 12/15/32 | 5/16 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 375,529 | ||||||||||||||
3,050 | Douglas County School District 1, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding School Building Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/15/24 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 3,819,119 | ||||||||||||||
Douglas County School District 10 Elkhorn, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Public Schools Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
200 | 5.000%, 6/15/19 | No Opt. Call | AA– | 237,884 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.250%, 6/15/29 | 6/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,076,550 | ||||||||||||||
1,025 | 3.500%, 1/15/33 | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,012,772 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Convention Center Project, | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | 5.250%, 4/01/24 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 63,631 | ||||||||||||||
220 | 5.250%, 4/01/26 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 280,020 | ||||||||||||||
450 | Omaha, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2008, | 10/18 at 100.00 | AAA | 530,154 | ||||||||||||||
Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, Nebraska, Flood Protection and Water Quality Enhancement Revenue Bonds, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
575 | 4.000%, 12/15/20 | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 628,395 | ||||||||||||||
695 | 4.000%, 12/15/21 | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 752,046 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 460 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/18 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 492,320 | ||||||||||||
10 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public improvement Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/28 | 7/17 at 100.00 | BBB– | 9,716 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement, Series 2011A, 5.750%, 7/01/41 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 1,026,250 | ||||||||||||||
380 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvment Refunding | 7/18 at 100.00 | BBB– | 379,449 | ||||||||||||||
250 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2003C-7, 6.000%, 7/01/27 – NPFG Insured | 7/18 at 100.00 | A | 262,745 | ||||||||||||||
9,715 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 10,946,580 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 9.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
265 | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.125%, 1/01/42 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 287,976 | ||||||||||||||
1,600 | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2012B-1, 5.000%, 1/01/37 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 1,725,472 | ||||||||||||||
2,510 | Lincoln-West Haymarket Joint Public Agency, Nebraska, General Obligation Facility Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/15/42 | 12/21 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,808,389 | ||||||||||||||
750 | Lincoln-Lancaster County, Nebraska, Public Building Commission Tax Supported Lease Rental Revenue Building Bonds, Refunding Series 2005, 4.500%, 10/15/26 | 4/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | 778,943 | ||||||||||||||
650 | Omaha, Nebraska, Special Tax Redevelopment Bonds, Redevelopment 2008, 5.250%, 10/15/28 | 10/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 742,658 | ||||||||||||||
50 | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.500%, 7/01/17 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 53,274 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2011A-1, 5.250%, 8/01/40 | 8/21 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,072,970 | ||||||||||||||
6,825 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 7,469,682 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 1.2% (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
195 | Buffalo County, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 6.000%, 12/15/28 (Pre-refunded 11/20/13) – AGC Insured | 11/13 at 102.00 | AA– (4) | 204,186 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Douglas County School District 10 Elkhorn, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Public Schools Series 2009, 6.000%, 6/15/28 | 1/14 at 100.00 | AA– (4) | 517,725 | ||||||||||||||
250 | Lincoln, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2003, 5.000%, 9/01/26 (Pre-refunded 9/01/13) | 9/13 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 252,980 | ||||||||||||||
945 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 974,891 | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities – 28.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
Central Plains Energy Project, Nebraska, Gas Project 1 Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | 5.250%, 12/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A | 22,908 | ||||||||||||||
800 | 5.250%, 12/01/21 | No Opt. Call | A | 922,400 | ||||||||||||||
3,000 | Central Plains Energy Project, Nebraska, Gas Project 3 Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 9/01/42 | 9/22 at 100.00 | A | 3,226,770 | ||||||||||||||
585 | Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Northwestern Corporation Colstrip Project, Series 2006, 4.650%, 8/01/23 – AMBAC Insured | 8/16 at 100.00 | A2 | 629,653 | ||||||||||||||
235 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34 | 10/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 255,816 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Lincoln, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 9/01/23 | 9/22 at 100.00 | AA | 1,827,525 | ||||||||||||||
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Power Supply System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
575 | 5.000%, 4/01/18 – BHAC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 679,978 | ||||||||||||||
75 | 5.000%, 4/01/19 – BHAC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 89,912 | ||||||||||||||
210 | 5.375%, 4/01/39 – BHAC Insured | 4/19 at 100.00 | AA+ | 237,640 |
50 | Nuveen Investments |
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Utilities (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 100 | 5.000%, 4/01/22 | No Opt. Call | A | $ | 120,033 | ||||||||||||
110 | 5.000%, 4/01/31 | 4/22 at 100.00 | A | 124,538 | ||||||||||||||
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 4/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A | 586,330 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 4/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A | 591,800 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.000%, 4/01/36 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A | 991,820 | ||||||||||||||
520 | Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.000%, 1/01/33 | 1/18 at 100.00 | A1 | 566,982 | ||||||||||||||
2,380 | Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 1/01/34 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 2,664,172 | ||||||||||||||
110 | Nebraska Public Power District, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 1/01/41 – FGIC Insured | 1/16 at 100.00 | A1 | 117,263 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Nebraska Utility Corporation, Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 1/01/22 | 1/21 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 599,405 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,010 | 5.500%, 2/01/33 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,151,279 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | 5.500%, 2/01/35 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,367,856 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
715 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 810,910 | ||||||||||||||
50 | 5.000%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 60,502 | ||||||||||||||
920 | Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012B, 4.000%, 2/01/27 | 2/22 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 989,294 | ||||||||||||||
10 | Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2005, 4.250%, 2/01/35 – BHAC Insured | 8/15 at 100.00 | AA+ | 10,183 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Public Power Generation Agency, Whelan Energy Center Unit 2, Adams County, Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/41 – AMBAC Insured | 1/17 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,059,760 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series WW, 5.250%, 7/01/25 | 7/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 1,016,210 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Southern Nebraska Public Power District, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/15/28 | 12/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,747,305 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Twin Valleys Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 9/15/35 | 6/16 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,043,010 | ||||||||||||||
21,125 | Total Utilities | 23,511,254 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 5.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Lincoln, Nebraska, Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 4.000%, 6/15/28 | 6/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 534,620 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Lincoln, Nebraska, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/20 (WI/DD, Settling 6/06/13) | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,221,020 | ||||||||||||||
1,395 | Omaha, Nebraska, Sanitary Sewage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 4.250%, 11/15/41 | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA | 1,457,984 | ||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 7/01/25 – AGC Insured | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 518,230 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 6.000%, 7/01/38 | 7/18 at 100.00 | BBB– | 513,489 | ||||||||||||||
3,895 | Total Water and Sewer | 4,245,343 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 75,290 | Total Municipal Bonds (cost $78,173,555) | 81,683,062 |
Nuveen Investments | 51 |
Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.1% | ||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 1.1% | ||||||||||||||
900,336 | First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z, 0.000% (5) | $ | 900,336 | |||||||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $900,336) | 900,336 | |||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $79,073,891) – 101.7% | 82,583,398 | |||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (1.7)% | (1,364,576) | |||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 81,218,822 |
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(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) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. |
(5) | The rate shown is the annualized seven-day effective yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
N/R | Not rated. |
WI/DD | Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
52 | Nuveen Investments |
Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 98.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 7.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2,350 | Forest Grove, Oregon, Campus Improvement Revenue Bonds, Pacific University Project, Refunding Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/01/22 – RAAI Insured | 5/15 at 100.00 | BBB | $ | 2,430,629 | ||||||||||||
250 | Forest Grove, Oregon, Campus Improvement Revenue Bonds, Pacific University Project, Series 2009, 5.750%, 5/01/24 | 5/14 at 100.00 | BBB | 255,513 | ||||||||||||||
1,140 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Concordia University Project, Series 2010A, 6.125%, 9/01/30 | 9/20 at 100.00 | BB+ | 1,234,369 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lewis & Clark College Project, Refunding Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 4.000%, 10/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A– | 684,588 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.250%, 10/01/24 | 10/21 at 100.00 | A– | 581,480 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Linfield College, Refunding Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/25 | 10/15 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,040,000 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Linfield College, Series 2010A, 4.750%, 10/01/28 | 10/20 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 543,295 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Reed College, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 | 7/20 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,133,230 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Portland Projects, Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.250%, 4/01/14 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 1,026,690 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 4/01/17 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 278,545 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.500%, 4/01/21 | 4/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 2,154,540 | ||||||||||||||
210 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Willamette University, Refunding Series 2010A, 4.000%, 10/01/24 | 4/20 at 100.00 | A | 224,723 | ||||||||||||||
1,085 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Willamette University, Series 2007A, 4.300%, 10/01/21 | 10/17 at 100.00 | A | 1,150,491 | ||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Fin Authority, Higher Ed Rev and Rev Refunding Bonds, University of the Sacred Heart Project, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
400 | 5.000%, 10/01/22 | No Opt. Call | BBB | 439,712 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.000%, 10/01/23 | No Opt. Call | BBB | 498,720 | ||||||||||||||
350 | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Project, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 10/01/21 | No Opt. Call | A– | 389,120 | ||||||||||||||
13,160 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 14,065,645 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 14.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,035 | Astoria Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Hospital Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/23 | 8/22 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,144,462 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Clackamas County Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Legacy Health System, Series 2009A, 5.000%, 7/15/21 | 7/19 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,135,690 | ||||||||||||||
250 | Deschutes County Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cascade Healthcare Community, Inc., Series 2005B, 5.000%, 1/01/16 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | A2 | 266,540 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Deschutes County Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cascade Healthcare Community, Inc., Series 2008, 7.375%, 1/01/23 | 1/19 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,842,360 | ||||||||||||||
810 | Klamath Falls Intercommunity Hospital Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Merle West Medical Center Project, Series 2006, 4.750%, 9/01/20 – AGC Insured | 9/16 at 100.00 | AA– | 864,375 | ||||||||||||||
Klamath Falls Intercommunity Hospital Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Sky Lakes Medical Center Project, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
855 | 4.000%, 9/01/24 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 885,182 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 3.500%, 9/01/27 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 471,030 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,900 | Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Asante Health System, Refunding Series 2010, 5.500%, 8/15/28 – AGM Insured | 8/20 at 100.00 | AA– | $ | 2,170,598 | ||||||||||||
Multnomah County Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Health System/West, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,925 | 5.000%, 9/01/21 | 9/19 at 100.00 | A | 2,219,641 | ||||||||||||||
495 | 4.500%, 9/01/21 | 9/19 at 100.00 | A | 556,454 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Multnomah County Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Providence Health System, Series 2004, 5.250%, 10/01/22 | 10/14 at 100.00 | AA | 1,063,700 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon Health and Science University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,225 | 5.000%, 7/01/25 | 7/22 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,432,846 | ||||||||||||||
1,195 | 5.000%, 7/01/26 | 7/22 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,386,343 | ||||||||||||||
3,000 | Oregon Health and Science University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012E, 4.000%, 7/01/29 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 3,135,990 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Auction Rate Revenue Bonds, Peacehealth System, Refunding Series 2009A, 5.000%, 11/01/20 | 11/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,178,690 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Samaritan Health Services, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,250 | 5.000%, 10/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A– | 1,456,225 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/20 at 100.00 | A– | 559,345 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Legacy Health System, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.250%, 3/15/17 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,208,420 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | 4.750%, 3/15/24 | 3/20 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,108,924 | ||||||||||||||
375 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Providence Health & Services, Series 2011C, 5.000%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | AA | 452,006 | ||||||||||||||
450 | Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Salem Hospital Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 8/15/27 | 8/16 at 100.00 | A | 473,243 | ||||||||||||||
1,520 | Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Salem Hospital Project, Series 2008A, 5.750%, 8/15/23 | 8/18 at 100.00 | A | 1,744,170 | ||||||||||||||
24,805 | Total Health Care | 27,756,234 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily – 5.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
Clackamas County Housing Authority, Oregon, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Easton Ridge Apartments Project, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
265 | 4.000%, 9/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 293,111 | ||||||||||||||
275 | 4.000%, 9/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 300,988 | ||||||||||||||
285 | 4.000%, 9/01/22 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 309,462 | ||||||||||||||
195 | 4.000%, 9/01/23 | 3/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 209,266 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, College Housing Northwest Projects, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 3.750%, 10/01/23 (WI/DD, Settling 7/03/13) | No Opt. Call | AA– | 487,090 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 (WI/DD, Settling 7/03/13) | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,061,700 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon Housing and Community Services Department, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
750 | 4.000%, 7/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 803,918 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.250%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/20 at 100.00 | Aaa | 532,920 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CHF Ashland Southern Oregon University Project Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,500 | 4.350%, 7/01/27 | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,585,155 | ||||||||||||||
725 | 4.700%, 7/01/33 | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 766,195 | ||||||||||||||
705 | Portland Housing Authority, Oregon, Housing Revenue Refundign Bonds, Yards at Union Station Project, Series 2007, 4.750%, 5/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 743,979 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Portland, Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Broadway Project, Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 880 | 5.125%, 4/01/16 | No Opt. Call | A+ | $ | 981,869 | ||||||||||||
1,455 | 6.250%, 4/01/23 | 4/18 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,758,644 | ||||||||||||||
9,035 | Total Housing/Multifamily | 9,834,297 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
85 | Oregon Housing and Community Services Department, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 4.050%, 1/01/18 | �� | 7/13 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 85,145 | |||||||||||||
580 | Oregon Housing and Community Services Department, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008D, 4.750%, 7/01/22 | 1/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 628,192 | ||||||||||||||
665 | Total Housing/Single Family | 713,337 | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 3.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | Clackamas County Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Robison Jewish Home, DBA Cedar Sinia Park, Series 2005, 5.125%, 10/01/24 | 10/15 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,008,450 | ||||||||||||||
Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Rogue Valley Manor, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 10/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A– | 283,375 | ||||||||||||||
450 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/23 at 100.00 | A– | 502,601 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Multnomah County Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Terwilliger Plaza Project, Series 2009, 5.250%, 12/01/26 | 12/16 at 100.00 | BBB | 1,058,470 | ||||||||||||||
1,660 | Multnomah County Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Refunding Bond, Terwilliger Plaza, Inc., Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/29 | 12/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 1,803,125 | ||||||||||||||
Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Capital Manor, Inc., Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
550 | 5.000%, 5/15/22 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 591,905 | ||||||||||||||
550 | 5.750%, 5/15/27 | 5/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 602,536 | ||||||||||||||
5,460 | Total Long-Term Care | 5,850,462 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 31.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,295 | Albany, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/01/25 | 8/23 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,539,418 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Beaverton School District 48J, Washington and Multnomah Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012B, 4.000%, 6/15/24 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,234,880 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Beaverton School District 48J, Washington County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 6/01/14 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,047,530 | ||||||||||||||
Blue Mountain Hospital District, Grant County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
605 | 4.250%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 668,283 | ||||||||||||||
655 | 4.500%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 736,810 | ||||||||||||||
280 | 5.000%, 2/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 323,389 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | Cascade School District 5, Marion County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 4.000%, 6/15/21 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,375,632 | ||||||||||||||
Central Oregon Community College District, Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, Klamath, Lake, and Wasco Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.000%, 6/15/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,153,960 | ||||||||||||||
810 | 4.500%, 6/15/20 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 964,127 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Chemeketa Community College District, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.500%, 6/15/24 | 6/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,189,720 | ||||||||||||||
City of The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008: | ||||||||||||||||||
130 | 4.000%, 6/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 143,777 | ||||||||||||||
140 | 4.000%, 6/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 156,871 | ||||||||||||||
75 | 4.000%, 6/01/19 | 6/18 at 100.00 | A+ | 83,084 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,145 | Clackamas Community College District, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/19 – NPFG Insured | 5/16 at 100.00 | AA | $ | 1,283,316 | ||||||||||||
Clackamas County School District 12, North Clackamas, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007B: | ||||||||||||||||||
685 | 5.000%, 6/15/19 – AGM Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 790,860 | ||||||||||||||
3,665 | 5.000%, 6/15/21 – AGM Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 4,220,394 | ||||||||||||||
3,135 | 5.000%, 6/15/22 – AGM Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 3,604,748 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Clackamas County School District 46 Oregon Trail, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.000%, 6/15/24 | 6/19 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,158,880 | ||||||||||||||
525 | Clackamas County School District 86, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/15/25 | 6/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 625,763 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | David Douglas School District 40, Multnomah County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, 0.000%, 6/15/25 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 703,680 | ||||||||||||||
3,055 | Deshutes and Jefferson Counties School District 2J Redmond, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Deffered Imterest Series 2008, 0.000%, 6/15/22 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 2,486,862 | ||||||||||||||
965 | Forest Grove School District 15, Washington County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012, 0.000%, 6/15/25 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 684,060 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Hillsboro School District 1J, Washington, Multnomah and Yamhill Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1998, 5.000%, 11/01/14 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,067,150 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Josephine County Unit School District Three Rivers, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/15/19 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,219,410 | ||||||||||||||
825 | Keizer, Oregon, General Obligation Assessment Bonds, Keizer Station Area A Local Improvement District, Series 2008, 5.200%, 6/01/31 | 6/18 at 100.00 | A1 | 862,430 | ||||||||||||||
200 | Lake Oswego School District 7J, Clackamas County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2005, 5.250%, 6/01/25 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 251,104 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Lane Community College, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012, 4.000%, 6/15/20 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,726,050 | ||||||||||||||
600 | Marion and Linn Counties School District 29J, Salem-Kreizer, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, 4.000%, 6/15/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 689,256 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | McMinnville School District 40, Yamhill County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 6/15/13 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 1,002,060 | ||||||||||||||
1,635 | Metro, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/01/20 | 6/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,878,059 | ||||||||||||||
1,015 | Multnomah-Clackamas Counties, Oregon, School District 10JT, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.250%, 6/15/17 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,192,655 | ||||||||||||||
125 | North Lincoln Fire and Rescue District 1, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 4.250%, 2/01/18 – AGM Insured | 2/17 at 100.00 | AA– | 137,829 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Oregon Department of Administrative Services, General Obligation Bonds, Oregon Opportunity, Refunding Series 2010F, 5.000%, 12/01/20 | 6/20 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,819,665 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, College Housing Northwest Projects, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
325 | 4.000%, 6/01/24 (WI/DD, Settling 6/12/13) | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA– | 334,763 | ||||||||||||||
355 | 4.000%, 6/01/26 (WI/DD, Settling 6/12/13) | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA– | 363,793 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State, General Obligation Bonds, Alterrnative Energy Series 2011B: | ||||||||||||||||||
540 | 5.000%, 1/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 630,563 | ||||||||||||||
560 | 5.000%, 1/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 656,785 | ||||||||||||||
100 | 5.000%, 1/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 114,751 | ||||||||||||||
1,335 | Oregon State, General Obligation Bonds, Oregon University System Projects, Series 2013A, 4.000%, 8/01/24 | 8/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,523,515 | ||||||||||||||
455 | Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority, Tilamook County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 4.650%, 7/01/22 | 7/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 481,704 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Puerto Rico Government Development Bank, Senior Note Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 12/01/14 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 1,036,940 | ||||||||||||
Redmond, Oregon, Full Faith and Credit Obligations, Terminal Expansion Project, Series 2009: | ||||||||||||||||||
240 | 4.000%, 6/01/21 | 6/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 262,255 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 4.250%, 6/01/23 | 6/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 216,232 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.625%, 6/01/29 | 6/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 533,270 | ||||||||||||||
340 | Redmond, Oregon, Full Faith and Credit Refunding Obligations, Series 2012A, 4.000%, 6/01/25 | 6/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 367,713 | ||||||||||||||
655 | Salem-Keizer School District 24J, Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009B, 0.000%, 6/15/22 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 533,190 | ||||||||||||||
Sandy, Clackamas County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
190 | 4.000%, 6/01/15 | 6/14 at 100.00 | AA | 196,224 | ||||||||||||||
150 | 4.000%, 6/01/16 | 6/14 at 100.00 | AA | 154,722 | ||||||||||||||
210 | 4.000%, 6/01/17 | 6/14 at 100.00 | AA | 216,245 | ||||||||||||||
240 | 4.000%, 6/01/18 | 6/14 at 100.00 | AA | 246,564 | ||||||||||||||
100 | 4.000%, 6/01/19 | 6/14 at 100.00 | AA | 102,502 | ||||||||||||||
1,030 | Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J, Washington and Clackamas Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 0.000%, 6/15/14 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 1,022,605 | ||||||||||||||
1,540 | Umatilla County School District 016R Pendleton, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, 5.250%, 7/01/14 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 1,618,494 | ||||||||||||||
1,080 | Wasco County School District 012, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001 Refunding, 5.500%, 6/15/14 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 1,138,892 | ||||||||||||||
1,525 | Washington County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/22 | 6/16 at 102.00 | Aa1 | 1,740,803 | ||||||||||||||
Washington Multnomah & Yamhill Counties School District 1J Hillsboro, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,575 | 4.000%, 6/15/22 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,806,305 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | 4.000%, 6/15/23 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,356,084 | ||||||||||||||
West Valley Fire District, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
125 | 3.000%, 2/01/14 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 126,240 | ||||||||||||||
125 | 3.000%, 2/01/15 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 127,844 | ||||||||||||||
130 | 3.500%, 2/01/16 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 135,764 | ||||||||||||||
135 | 4.000%, 2/01/17 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 144,640 | ||||||||||||||
140 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 150,931 | ||||||||||||||
145 | 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 156,646 | ||||||||||||||
Yamhill County School District 29J Newberg, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2005: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,260 | 5.250%, 6/15/15 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,382,611 | ||||||||||||||
1,835 | 5.250%, 6/15/16 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 2,087,900 | ||||||||||||||
55,105 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 59,989,202 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 14.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
Local Oregon Capital ASsets Program, Certificates of Participation, City of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
975 | 4.000%, 9/15/19 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 1,049,597 | ||||||||||||||
1,105 | 4.250%, 9/15/23 | 9/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 1,153,023 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009A, 4.700%, 5/01/25 | 5/19 at 100.00 | AA | 1,658,835 | ||||||||||||||
1,055 | Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 11/01/25 | 11/19 at 100.00 | AA | 1,195,832 | ||||||||||||||
2,500 | Oregon State Department of Transportation, Highway User Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 11/15/30 | 11/16 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,795,475 | ||||||||||||||
1,055 | Oregon State Department of Transportation, Highway User Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.000%, 11/15/21 | 5/19 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,238,507 | ||||||||||||||
2,655 | Portland, Oregon, Renewal and Redevelopment Revenue Bonds, North Macadam Series 2010B, 5.000%, 6/15/24 | 6/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 2,975,751 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Portland, Oregon, River District Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 6/15/23 | 6/22 at 100.00 | A1 | $ | 1,161,490 | ||||||||||||
2,030 | Portland, Oregon, South Park Blocks Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.000%, 6/15/21 | 6/18 at 101.00 | Aa3 | 2,367,488 | ||||||||||||||
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District, Oregon, Capital Grant Receipt Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 10/01/25 | 10/21 at 100.00 | A | 1,162,270 | ||||||||||||||
1,715 | 5.000%, 10/01/26 | 10/21 at 100.00 | A | 1,978,475 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Payroll Tax and Grant Receipt Series 2013, 3.000%, 11/01/19 | 5/18 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 2,139,840 | ||||||||||||||
2,305 | Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Payroll Tax, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 9/01/24 | 9/22 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,797,602 | ||||||||||||||
3,085 | Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2012A, 4.000%, 10/01/22 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 3,279,849 | ||||||||||||||
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,015 | 5.000%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 1,159,181 | ||||||||||||||
30 | 5.000%, 10/01/29 | 10/20 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 32,755 | ||||||||||||||
25,025 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 28,145,970 | ||||||||||||||||
Transportation – 2.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,005 | Port of Portland, Oregon, International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2010-20C, 5.000%, 7/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA– | 1,159,137 | ||||||||||||||
350 | Port of Portland, Oregon, International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2011-21, 5.000%, 7/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA– | 411,709 | ||||||||||||||
1,030 | Port of Portland, Oregon, International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,200,599 | ||||||||||||||
Port of Portland, Oregon, Portland International Airport Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
865 | 4.000%, 7/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A | 954,138 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | 5.000%, 7/01/26 | 7/21 at 100.00 | A | 1,689,225 | ||||||||||||||
4,750 | Total Transportation | 5,414,808 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 8.1% (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
1,500 | Beaverton School District 48J, Washington County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 6/01/16 (Pre-refunded 12/01/14) – AGM Insured | 12/14 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | 1,605,660 | ||||||||||||||
1,975 | Clackamas County School District 115, Oregon, General Obligation Bond, Series 2006B, 4.500%, 6/15/21 (Pre-refunded 6/15/16) – NPFG Insured | 6/16 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | 2,210,381 | ||||||||||||||
Clackamas County School District 86, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 6/15/18 (Pre-refunded 6/15/15) – AGM Insured | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | 1,093,440 | ||||||||||||||
1,305 | 5.000%, 6/15/21 (Pre-refunded 6/15/15) – AGM Insured | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | 1,426,939 | ||||||||||||||
1,305 | Marion-Clackamas Counties School District 4J, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 4.500%, 6/15/22 (Pre-refunded 6/15/16) – NPFG Insured | 6/16 at 100.00 | Aa1 (4) | 1,458,846 | ||||||||||||||
1,060 | Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/16) – NPFG Insured | 11/16 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 1,215,481 | ||||||||||||||
700 | Oregon State Department of Transportation, Highway User Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 11/15/24 (Pre-refunded 11/15/14) | 11/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 747,481 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Portland, Oregon, Water System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien Series 2006A, 4.375%, 10/01/24 (Pre-refunded 10/01/16) – NPFG Insured | 10/16 at 100.00 | Aa1 (4) | 562,105 | ||||||||||||||
755 | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2010A, 4.375%, 8/01/20 | 2/20 at 100.00 | A+ (4) | 817,439 | ||||||||||||||
2,490 | Washington Multnomah & Yamhill Counties School District 1J Hillsboro, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/15/19 (Pre-refunded 6/15/17) – NPFG Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | 2,914,022 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed (4) (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,040 | Yamhill County School District 40, McMinnville, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/15/23 (Pre-refunded 6/15/17) – AGM Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | Aa1 (4) | $ | 1,215,292 | ||||||||||||
13,630 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 15,267,086 | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities – 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
150 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/21 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 179,481 | ||||||||||||||
885 | Northern Wasco County Peoples Utility District, Wasco County, Oregon, McNary Dam Fishway Hydroelectric Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/23 | No Opt. Call | AA– | 1,087,515 | ||||||||||||||
800 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series WW, 5.375%, 7/01/23 | 7/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 823,232 | ||||||||||||||
1,835 | Total Utilities | 2,090,228 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 8.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
820 | Lane County Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, Oregon, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/01/21 – FGIC Insured | 11/16 at 100.00 | AA | 932,389 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Lane County Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, Oregon, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 11/01/22 | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA | 1,765,860 | ||||||||||||||
Lebanon, Oregon, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
165 | 4.000%, 3/01/17 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 181,848 | ||||||||||||||
435 | 4.000%, 3/01/18 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 486,269 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Portland, Oregon, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Lien Series 2008A, 4.750%, 6/15/24 | 6/18 at 100.00 | AA | 1,140,200 | ||||||||||||||
1,175 | Portland, Oregon, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 6/15/23 – NPFG Insured | 6/16 at 100.00 | AA | 1,320,054 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Portland, Oregon, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 5/01/15 | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 2,179,860 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Portland, Oregon, Water System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 10/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 2,456,680 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – AGC Insured | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,554,705 | ||||||||||||||
Redmond, Oregon, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
450 | 4.500%, 6/01/25 | 6/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 501,908 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 4.500%, 6/01/30 | 6/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 5,502 | ||||||||||||||
325 | The Dalles, Oregon, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 200, 4.250%, 6/01/20 – AMBAC Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 344,065 | ||||||||||||||
1,435 | Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/26 | 8/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,697,960 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Washington County, Oregon, Clean Water Services Sewer Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/14 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | AA | 1,062,626 | ||||||||||||||
900 | Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 3/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 1,056,438 | ||||||||||||||
14,710 | Total Water and Sewer | 16,686,364 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 168,180 | Total Municipal Bonds (cost $174,906,467) | 185,813,633 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 2.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 2.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
4,733,090 | First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z, 0.000% (5) | $ | 4,733,090 | |||||||||||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $4,733,090) | 4,733,090 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Investments – (cost $179,639,557) – 100.8% | 190,546,723 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.8)% | (1,490,783) | |||||||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 189,055,940 |
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Portfolio of Investments
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
May 31, 2013
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(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) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. |
(5) | The rate shown is the annualized seven-day effective yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
N/R | Not rated. |
WI/DD | Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
May 31, 2013
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Investments, at value (cost $268,544,729, $241,703,902, $79,073,891 and $179,639,557, respectively) | $ | 286,700,143 | $ | 257,276,215 | $ | 82,583,398 | $ | 190,546,723 | ||||||||
Receivables: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | 3,336,092 | 3,035,507 | 1,080,281 | 2,476,231 | ||||||||||||
Investments sold | 300,540 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 125,136 | 1,108,470 | 294,474 | 645,169 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | 1,363 | 190 | 58 | 166 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | 290,463,274 | 261,420,382 | 83,958,211 | 193,668,289 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Payables: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends | 522,416 | 254,106 | 73,993 | 257,503 | ||||||||||||
Investments purchased | 511,781 | 1,500,000 | 2,245,946 | 3,421,102 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | 393,692 | 310,053 | 338,316 | 768,959 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Management fees | 133,581 | 123,175 | 39,326 | 98,974 | ||||||||||||
Directors fees | 2,102 | 880 | 281 | 644 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 distribution and service fees | 18,813 | 43,546 | 13,028 | 19,461 | ||||||||||||
Other | 64,828 | 76,179 | 28,499 | 45,706 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 1,647,213 | 2,307,939 | 2,739,389 | 4,612,349 | ||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 288,816,061 | $ | 259,112,443 | $ | 81,218,822 | $ | 189,055,940 | ||||||||
Class A Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 62,493,335 | $ | 132,704,745 | $ | 31,575,652 | $ | 57,578,137 | ||||||||
Shares outstanding | 5,916,565 | 11,183,809 | 2,904,138 | 5,502,821 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value per share | $ | 10.56 | $ | 11.87 | $ | 10.87 | $ | 10.46 | ||||||||
Offering price per share (net asset value per share plus maximum sales charge of 3.00%, 4.20%, 4.20% and 3.00%, respectively, of offering price) | $ | 10.89 | $ | 12.39 | $ | 11.35 | $ | 10.78 | ||||||||
Class C Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 8,795,250 | $ | 16,833,267 | $ | 8,692,986 | $ | 15,663,215 | ||||||||
Shares outstanding | 836,536 | 1,419,345 | 799,029 | 1,502,324 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.51 | $ | 11.86 | $ | 10.88 | $ | 10.43 | ||||||||
Class C1 Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 3,804,273 | $ | 19,233,718 | $ | 3,896,549 | N/A | |||||||||
Shares outstanding | 359,359 | 1,627,989 | 361,350 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.59 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 10.78 | N/A | |||||||||
Class I Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 213,723,203 | $ | 90,340,713 | $ | 37,053,635 | $ | 115,814,588 | ||||||||
Shares outstanding | 20,350,186 | 7,620,573 | 3,406,841 | 11,066,542 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.50 | $ | 11.85 | $ | 10.88 | $ | 10.47 | ||||||||
Net assets consist of: | ||||||||||||||||
Capital paid-in | $ | 270,149,540 | $ | 242,388,131 | $ | 78,370,069 | $ | 178,585,803 | ||||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | 66,615 | 430,290 | 14,419 | (109,336 | ) | |||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 444,492 | 721,709 | (675,173 | ) | (327,693 | ) | ||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 18,155,414 | 15,572,313 | 3,509,507 | 10,907,166 | ||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 288,816,061 | $ | 259,112,443 | $ | 81,218,822 | $ | 189,055,940 | ||||||||
Authorized shares – per class | 2 billion | 2 billion | 2 billion | 2 billion | ||||||||||||
Par value per share | $ | 0.0001 | $ | 0.0001 | $ | 0.0001 | $ | 0.0001 |
N/A | – Oregon Intermediate does not offer Class C1 Shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Year Ended May 31, 2013
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Investment Income | $ | 10,694,141 | $ | 10,053,879 | $ | 3,114,361 | $ | 6,446,327 | ||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Management fees | 1,481,455 | 1,210,748 | 398,246 | 951,851 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 service fees – Class A | 117,464 | 235,617 | 50,662 | 100,565 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 distribution and service fees – Class C | 49,099 | 79,518 | 46,555 | 91,602 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 distribution and service fees – Class C1 | 29,073 | 133,872 | 26,239 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing agent fees and expenses | 68,393 | 91,934 | 25,321 | 38,032 | ||||||||||||
Custodian fees and expenses | 71,790 | 59,519 | 24,446 | 46,834 | ||||||||||||
Directors fees and expenses | 7,166 | 5,910 | 2,061 | 4,617 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 39,044 | 35,352 | 25,932 | 31,948 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder reporting expenses | 26,969 | 36,847 | 23,335 | 27,620 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees | 18,849 | 24,387 | 24,752 | 15,001 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 5,817 | 2,309 | 1,312 | 2,849 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses before fee waiver/expense reimbursement | 1,915,119 | 1,916,013 | 648,861 | 1,310,919 | ||||||||||||
Fee waiver/expense reimbursement | — | — | (14,620 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Net expenses | 1,915,119 | 1,916,013 | 634,241 | 1,310,919 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 8,779,022 | 8,137,866 | 2,480,120 | 5,135,408 | ||||||||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 557,173 | 887,898 | (142,759 | ) | 127,411 | |||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (3,072,367 | ) | (1,141,344 | ) | (1,011,245 | ) | (2,497,260 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2,515,194 | ) | (253,446 | ) | (1,154,004 | ) | (2,369,849 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | $ | 6,263,828 | $ | 7,884,420 | $ | 1,326,116 | $ | 2,765,559 | ||||||||
N/A – Oregon Intermediate does not offer Class C1 Shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | |||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 8,779,022 | $ | 8,549,147 | $ | 8,137,866 | $ | 6,937,485 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 557,173 | 333,701 | 887,898 | 1,170,450 | ||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (3,072,367 | ) | 10,866,921 | (1,141,344 | ) | 14,081,248 | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | 6,263,828 | 19,749,769 | 7,884,420 | 22,189,183 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
From net investment income: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (1,853,116 | ) | (1,421,044 | ) | (4,424,028 | ) | (3,570,488 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (165,046 | ) | (54,947 | ) | (332,609 | ) | (73,284 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (121,804 | ) | (175,525 | ) | (678,528 | ) | (762,021 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (6,950,247 | ) | (6,770,838 | ) | (3,075,488 | ) | (2,313,144 | ) | ||||||||
From accumulated net realized gains: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (58,039 | ) | (42,285 | ) | (201,167 | ) | — | |||||||||
Class C | (6,495 | ) | (2,118 | ) | (18,198 | ) | — | |||||||||
Class C1 | (4,226 | ) | (6,395 | ) | (35,297 | ) | — | |||||||||
Class I | (207,503 | ) | (202,389 | ) | (130,675 | ) | — | |||||||||
Return of capital: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Class C | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Class I | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | (9,366,476 | ) | (8,675,541 | ) | (8,895,990 | ) | (6,718,937 | ) | ||||||||
Fund Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 71,006,976 | 52,659,065 | 92,256,815 | 38,182,780 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | 2,560,494 | 1,743,603 | 5,662,922 | 3,529,303 | ||||||||||||
73,567,470 | 54,402,668 | 97,919,737 | 41,712,083 | |||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (39,471,714 | ) | (43,209,577 | ) | (30,376,353 | ) | (23,708,233 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | 34,095,756 | 11,193,091 | 67,543,384 | 18,003,850 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 30,993,108 | 22,267,319 | 66,531,814 | 33,474,096 | ||||||||||||
Net assets at the beginning of period | 257,822,953 | 235,555,634 | 192,580,629 | 159,106,533 | ||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of period | $ | 288,816,061 | $ | 257,822,953 | $ | 259,112,443 | $ | 192,580,629 | ||||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | $ | 66,615 | $ | 377,806 | $ | 430,290 | $ | 803,077 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | |||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,480,120 | $ | 2,032,055 | $ | 5,135,408 | $ | 5,037,869 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (142,759 | ) | 71,303 | 127,411 | (106,713 | ) | ||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (1,011,245 | ) | 3,427,173 | (2,497,260 | ) | 6,475,464 | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | 1,326,116 | 5,530,531 | 2,765,559 | 11,406,620 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
From net investment income: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (817,207 | ) | (460,396 | ) | (1,462,973 | ) | (1,157,394 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (164,464 | ) | (34,015 | ) | (285,632 | ) | (67,271 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (113,201 | ) | (144,342 | ) | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||
Class I | (1,335,815 | ) | (1,403,358 | ) | (3,531,616 | ) | (3,908,936 | ) | ||||||||
From accumulated net realized gains: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | — | (3,825 | )�� | (5,511 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C | — | — | (951 | ) | (287 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||
Class I | — | — | (8,803 | ) | (18,394 | ) | ||||||||||
Return of capital: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (27,020 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Class C | (6,621 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Class C1 | (4,306 | ) | — | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||
Class I | (41,666 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | (2,510,300 | ) | (2,042,111 | ) | (5,293,800 | ) | (5,157,793 | ) | ||||||||
Fund Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 29,293,687 | 18,232,833 | 63,166,900 | 37,599,507 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | 1,495,084 | 745,293 | 1,850,630 | 1,205,284 | ||||||||||||
30,788,771 | 18,978,126 | 65,017,530 | 38,804,791 | |||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (10,743,298 | ) | (3,199,518 | ) | (34,305,368 | ) | (30,039,440 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | 20,045,473 | 15,778,608 | 30,712,162 | 8,765,351 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 18,861,289 | 19,267,028 | 28,183,921 | 15,014,178 | ||||||||||||
Net assets at the beginning of period | 62,357,533 | 43,090,505 | 160,872,019 | 145,857,841 | ||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of period | $ | 81,218,822 | $ | 62,357,533 | $ | 189,055,940 | $ | 160,872,019 | ||||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | $ | 14,419 | $ | (35,014 | ) | $ | (109,336 | ) | $ | 35,439 |
N/A | – Oregon Intermediate does not offer Class C1 Shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Operations | Less Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MINNESOTA INTERMEDIATE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Invest- ment Income | From | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (2/94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 10.67 | $ | .32 | $ | (.08 | ) | $ | .24 | $ | (.34 | ) | $ | (.01 | ) | $ | (.35 | ) | $ | 10.56 | ||||||||||||
2012 | 10.20 | .36 | .47 | .83 | (.35 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.36 | ) | 10.67 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.12 | .33 | .07 | .40 | (.32 | ) | — | (.32 | ) | 10.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.67 | .36 | .46 | .82 | (.36 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.37 | ) | 10.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 9.75 | .38 | (.05 | ) | .33 | (.38 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.41 | ) | 9.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 9.83 | .39 | (.05 | ) | .34 | (.39 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.42 | ) | 9.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C (1/11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 10.62 | .26 | (.09 | ) | .17 | (.27 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.28 | ) | 10.51 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.14 | .29 | .49 | .78 | (.29 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.30 | ) | 10.62 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(e) | 9.77 | .11 | .36 | .47 | (.10 | ) | — | (.10 | ) | 10.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C1 (10/09) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 10.69 | .28 | (.08 | ) | .20 | (.29 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.30 | ) | 10.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.22 | .31 | .48 | .79 | (.31 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.32 | ) | 10.69 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.14 | .28 | .07 | .35 | (.27 | ) | — | (.27 | ) | 10.22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010(f) | 9.94 | .21 | .20 | .41 | (.20 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.21 | ) | 10.14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class I (2/94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 10.61 | .34 | (.08 | ) | .26 | (.36 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.37 | ) | 10.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.13 | .37 | .49 | .86 | (.37 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.38 | ) | 10.61 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.06 | .34 | .06 | .40 | (.33 | ) | — | (.33 | ) | 10.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.62 | .36 | .45 | .81 | (.36 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.37 | ) | 10.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 9.69 | .39 | (.04 | ) | .35 | (.39 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.42 | ) | 9.62 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 9.78 | .39 | (.05 | ) | .34 | (.40 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.43 | ) | 9.69 |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets Before Waiver/Reimbursement | Ratios to Average Net Assets After Waiver/Reimbursement(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(b) | Ending Net Assets (000) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.25 | % | $ | 62,493 | .82 | % | 3.03 | % | .82 | % | 3.03 | % | 11 | % | |||||||||||||
8.32 | 52,039 | .80 | 3.41 | .76 | 3.44 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.00 | 37,175 | .92 | * | 3.40 | * | .74 | * | 3.60 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
8.51 | 34,957 | 1.08 | 3.28 | .75 | 3.61 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.53 | 23,019 | 1.07 | 3.68 | .75 | 4.00 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.53 | 22,059 | 1.07 | 3.65 | .77 | 3.95 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.63 | 8,795 | 1.36 | 2.44 | 1.36 | 2.44 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
7.79 | 3,768 | 1.40 | 2.74 | 1.40 | 2.74 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.88 | 623 | 1.41 | * | 3.10 | * | 1.37 | * | 3.14 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
1.88 | 3,804 | 1.27 | 2.60 | 1.27 | 2.60 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
7.81 | 5,448 | 1.29 | 2.94 | 1.29 | 2.94 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.46 | 6,242 | 1.37 | * | 2.99 | * | 1.31 | * | 3.05 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
4.15 | 3,965 | 1.48 | * | 2.87 | * | 1.35 | * | 3.00 | * | 9 | ||||||||||||||||
2.42 | 213,723 | .62 | 3.23 | .62 | 3.23 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
8.60 | 196,568 | .64 | 3.58 | .64 | 3.58 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.00 | 191,516 | .72 | * | 3.60 | * | .66 | * | 3.67 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
8.50 | 193,443 | .83 | 3.53 | .70 | 3.66 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.71 | 172,440 | .82 | 3.92 | .70 | 4.04 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.51 | 175,681 | .82 | 3.90 | .70 | 4.02 | 15 |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. |
(b) | Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized. |
(c) | After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. |
(d) | For the eleven months ended May 31, 2011. |
(e) | For the period January 18, 2011 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 2011. |
(f) | For the period October 28, 2009 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2010. |
* | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Operations | Less Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MINNESOTA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Invest- ment Income | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (7/88) |
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Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 11.87 | $ | .43 | $ | .04 | $ | .47 | $ | (.45 | ) | $ | (.02 | ) | $ | (.47 | ) | $ | 11.87 | |||||||||||||
2012 | 10.83 | .47 | 1.02 | 1.49 | (.45 | ) | — | (.45 | ) | 11.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.87 | .39 | (.08 | ) | .31 | (.35 | ) | — | (.35 | ) | 10.83 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.98 | .41 | .89 | 1.30 | (.41 | ) | — | (.41 | ) | 10.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 10.48 | .43 | (.44 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.43 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.49 | ) | 9.98 | |||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 10.93 | .44 | (.38 | ) | .06 | (.45 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.51 | ) | 10.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C (1/11) |
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Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 11.87 | .35 | .04 | .39 | (.38 | ) | (.02 | ) | (.40 | ) | 11.86 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.82 | .39 | 1.05 | 1.44 | (.39 | ) | — | (.39 | ) | 11.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(e) | 10.23 | .15 | .56 | .71 | (.12 | ) | — | (.12 | ) | 10.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C1 (2/99) |
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Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 11.82 | .38 | .02 | .40 | (.39 | ) | (.02 | ) | (.41 | ) | 11.81 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.78 | .41 | 1.03 | 1.44 | (.40 | ) | — | (.40 | ) | 11.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.82 | .34 | (.08 | ) | .26 | (.30 | ) | — | (.30 | ) | 10.78 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.94 | .36 | .88 | 1.24 | (.36 | ) | — | (.36 | ) | 10.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 10.44 | .38 | (.44 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.38 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.44 | ) | 9.94 | |||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 10.89 | .40 | (.39 | ) | .01 | (.40 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.46 | ) | 10.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I (8/97) |
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Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 11.86 | .45 | .03 | .48 | (.47 | ) | (.02 | ) | (.49 | ) | 11.85 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.82 | .49 | 1.02 | 1.51 | (.47 | ) | — | (.47 | ) | 11.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.86 | .41 | (.08 | ) | .33 | (.37 | ) | — | (.37 | ) | 10.82 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.97 | .42 | .90 | 1.32 | (.43 | ) | — | (.43 | ) | 10.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 10.47 | .44 | (.44 | ) | — | (.44 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.50 | ) | 9.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 10.92 | .46 | (.38 | ) | .08 | (.47 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.53 | ) | 10.47 |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets Before Waiver/Reimbursement | Ratios to Average Net Assets After Waiver/Reimbursement(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(b) | Ending Net Assets (000) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.01 | % | $ | 132,705 | .84 | % | 3.57 | % | .84 | % | 3.57 | % | 7 | % | |||||||||||||
14.03 | 100,185 | .90 | 4.06 | .86 | 4.11 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.94 | 85,183 | 1.00 | * | 3.77 | * | .85 | * | 3.94 | * | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
13.19 | 91,922 | 1.11 | 3.60 | .85 | 3.86 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
.07 | 87,218 | 1.11 | 4.06 | .85 | 4.32 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
.54 | 102,089 | 1.10 | 3.91 | .87 | 4.14 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.32 | 16,833 | 1.39 | 2.96 | 1.39 | 2.96 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
13.48 | 4,927 | 1.47 | 3.37 | 1.45 | 3.39 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.99 | 618 | 1.50 | * | 3.91 | * | 1.43 | * | 3.98 | * | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
3.43 | 19,234 | 1.30 | 3.15 | 1.30 | 3.15 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
13.56 | 21,453 | 1.35 | 3.63 | 1.35 | 3.64 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.48 | 22,190 | 1.43 | * | 3.33 | * | 1.33 | * | 3.43 | * | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
12.58 | 26,772 | 1.51 | 3.19 | 1.35 | 3.35 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(.42 | ) | 20,489 | 1.51 | 3.66 | 1.35 | 3.82 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||
.06 | 20,061 | 1.50 | 3.48 | 1.35 | 3.63 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.08 | 90,341 | .65 | 3.78 | .65 | 3.78 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
14.23 | 66,016 | .71 | 4.26 | .70 | 4.27 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.09 | 51,116 | .77 | * | 4.01 | * | .68 | * | 4.11 | * | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
13.37 | 52,639 | .86 | 3.84 | .70 | 4.00 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
.23 | 42,093 | .86 | 4.31 | .70 | 4.47 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
.71 | 44,993 | .85 | 4.17 | .70 | 4.32 | 37 |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. |
(b) | Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized. |
(c) | After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. |
(d) | For the eleven months ended May 31, 2011. |
(e) | For the period January 18, 2011 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 2011. |
* | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Operations | Less Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NEBRASKA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Invest- ment Income | From | Return of Capital | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS A (2/01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 11.01 | $ | .36 | $ | (.13 | ) | $ | .23 | $ | (.36 | ) | $ | — | $ | (.01 | ) | $ | (.37 | ) | $ | 10.87 | ||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.28 | .41 | .75 | 1.16 | (.43 | ) | — | — | (.43 | ) | 11.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.34 | .39 | (.06 | ) | .33 | (.39 | ) | — | — | (.39 | ) | 10.28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.84 | .41 | .49 | .90 | (.40 | ) | — | — | (.40 | ) | 10.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 10.06 | .43 | (.21 | ) | .22 | (.44 | ) | — | — | (.44 | ) | 9.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 10.30 | .42 | (.20 | ) | .22 | (.41 | ) | (.05 | ) | — | (.46 | ) | 10.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS C (1/11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 11.02 | .30 | (.13 | ) | .17 | (.30 | ) | — | (.01 | ) | (.31 | ) | 10.88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.28 | .34 | .77 | 1.11 | (.37 | ) | — | — | (.37 | ) | 11.02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(e) | 9.86 | .14 | .42 | .56 | (.14 | ) | — | — | (.14 | ) | 10.28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS C1 (2/01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 10.92 | .32 | (.14 | ) | .18 | (.31 | ) | — | (.01 | ) | (.32 | ) | 10.78 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.19 | .38 | .73 | 1.11 | (.38 | ) | — | — | (.38 | ) | 10.92 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.26 | .34 | (.06 | ) | .28 | (.35 | ) | — | — | (.35 | ) | 10.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.76 | .38 | .48 | .86 | (.36 | ) | — | — | (.36 | ) | 10.26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 9.99 | .39 | (.22 | ) | .17 | (.40 | ) | — | — | (.40 | ) | 9.76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 10.23 | .38 | (.20 | ) | .18 | (.37 | ) | (.05 | ) | — | (.42 | ) | 9.99 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I (2/01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 11.01 | .39 | (.13 | ) | .26 | (.38 | ) | — | (.01 | ) | (.39 | ) | 10.88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.27 | .45 | .74 | 1.19 | (.45 | ) | — | — | (.45 | ) | 11.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.34 | .41 | (.07 | ) | .34 | (.41 | ) | — | — | (.41 | ) | 10.27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.83 | .44 | .50 | .94 | (.43 | ) | — | — | (.43 | ) | 10.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 10.06 | .45 | (.22 | ) | .23 | (.46 | ) | — | — | (.46 | ) | 9.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 10.30 | .44 | (.19 | ) | .25 | (.44 | ) | (.05 | ) | — | (.49 | ) | 10.06 |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets Before Waiver/Reimbursement | Ratios to Average Net Assets After Waiver/Reimbursement(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(b) | Ending Net Assets (000) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.11 | % | $ | 31,576 | .90 | % | 3.25 | % | .88 | % | 3.27 | % | 18 | % | |||||||||||||
11.51 | 19,021 | .97 | 3.79 | .88 | 3.88 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.28 | 7,099 | 1.21 | * | 3.62 | * | .72 | * | 4.11 | * | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
9.26 | 6,333 | 1.46 | 3.30 | .75 | 4.01 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.33 | 5,847 | 1.50 | 3.66 | .75 | 4.41 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.19 | 5,689 | 1.47 | 3.34 | .75 | 4.06 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.56 | 8,693 | 1.45 | 2.66 | 1.43 | 2.68 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
10.98 | 2,800 | 1.51 | 3.10 | 1.43 | 3.19 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.70 | 321 | 1.60 | * | 3.37 | * | 1.24 | * | 3.73 | * | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
1.63 | 3,897 | 1.36 | 2.85 | 1.33 | 2.87 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
11.08 | 4,132 | 1.43 | 3.49 | 1.33 | 3.59 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.80 | 4,201 | 1.64 | * | 3.19 | * | 1.14 | * | 3.69 | * | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
8.91 | 4,181 | 1.86 | 2.91 | 1.15 | 3.62 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.84 | 2,585 | 1.90 | 3.27 | 1.15 | 4.02 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.81 | 1,798 | 1.87 | 2.93 | 1.15 | 3.65 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.37 | 37,054 | .70 | 3.49 | .68 | 3.51 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
11.80 | 36,406 | .78 | 4.13 | .68 | 4.23 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.39 | 31,470 | .99 | * | 3.83 | * | .49 | * | 4.34 | * | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
9.65 | 31,757 | 1.21 | 3.55 | .50 | 4.26 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.48 | 30,689 | 1.25 | 3.92 | .50 | 4.67 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.45 | 29,533 | 1.22 | 3.59 | .50 | 4.31 | 22 |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. |
(b) | Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized. |
(c) | After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. |
(d) | For the eleven months ended May 31, 2011. |
(e) | For the period January 18, 2011 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 2011. |
* | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Operations | Less Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OREGON INTERMEDIATE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Invest- ment Income | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (2/99) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 10.60 | $ | .30 | $ | (.13 | ) | $ | .17 | $ | (.31 | ) | $ | — | ** | $ | (.31 | ) | $ | 10.46 | ||||||||||||
2012 | 10.17 | .33 | .44 | .77 | (.34 | ) | — | ** | (.34 | ) | 10.60 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.11 | .29 | .05 | .34 | (.28 | ) | — | (.28 | ) | 10.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.77 | .35 | .33 | .68 | (.34 | ) | — | (.34 | ) | 10.11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 9.68 | .36 | .09 | .45 | (.36 | ) | — | (.36 | ) | 9.77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 9.72 | .35 | (.02 | ) | .33 | (.36 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.37 | ) | 9.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C (1/11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 10.56 | .24 | (.12 | ) | .12 | (.25 | ) | — | ** | (.25 | ) | 10.43 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.15 | .27 | .43 | .70 | (.29 | ) | — | ** | (.29 | ) | 10.56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(e) | 9.78 | .09 | .40 | .49 | (.12 | ) | — | (.12 | ) | 10.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I (8/97) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 5/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 10.60 | .32 | (.12 | ) | .20 | (.33 | ) | — | ** | (.33 | ) | 10.47 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10.17 | .35 | .44 | .79 | (.36 | ) | — | ** | (.36 | ) | 10.60 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011(d) | 10.11 | .31 | .05 | .36 | (.30 | ) | — | (.30 | ) | 10.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended 6/30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 9.77 | .35 | .35 | .70 | (.36 | ) | — | (.36 | ) | 10.11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 9.68 | .37 | .10 | .47 | (.38 | ) | — | (.38 | ) | 9.77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 9.72 | .37 | (.03 | ) | .34 | (.37 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.38 | ) | 9.68 |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets Before Waiver/Reimbursement | Ratios to Average Net Assets After Waiver/Reimbursement(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(b) | Ending Net Assets (000) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Invest- ment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.61 | % | $ | 57,578 | .83 | % | 2.81 | % | .83 | % | 2.81 | % | 9 | % | |||||||||||||
7.71 | 42,819 | .85 | 3.18 | .85 | 3.18 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.46 | 31,399 | .97 | * | 3.04 | * | .82 | * | 3.18 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
7.05 | 31,043 | 1.10 | 3.12 | .85 | 3.37 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.77 | 10,963 | 1.12 | 3.43 | .85 | 3.70 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.39 | 5,967 | 1.12 | 3.37 | .85 | 3.64 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.14 | 15,663 | 1.38 | 2.24 | 1.38 | 2.24 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.98 | 7,345 | 1.40 | 2.58 | 1.40 | 2.58 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.04 | 632 | 1.40 | * | 2.50 | * | 1.36 | * | 2.53 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
1.88 | 115,815 | .63 | 3.02 | .63 | 3.02 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
7.90 | 110,708 | .65 | 3.40 | .65 | 3.40 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.62 | 113,827 | .74 | * | 3.26 | * | .65 | * | 3.35 | * | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
7.21 | 133,816 | .85 | 3.37 | .70 | 3.52 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.92 | 119,959 | .87 | 3.67 | .70 | 3.84 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3.54 | 120,800 | .87 | 3.61 | .70 | 3.78 | 15 |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. |
(b) | Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized. |
(c) | After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. |
(d) | For the eleven months ended May 31, 2011. |
(e) | For the period January 18, 2011 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 2011. |
* | Annualized. |
** | Rounds to less than $.01 per share. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
General Information
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. (the “Trust”), is an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is comprised of the Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (“Minnesota Intermediate”), Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (“Minnesota”), Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund (“Nebraska”) and Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (“Oregon Intermediate”), (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), as non-diversified funds (diversified for Nebraska), among others. The Trust was incorporated in the State of Maryland on August 20, 1987.
On December 31, 2012, the Funds’ investment adviser converted from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware limited liability company. As a result, Nuveen Fund Advisers, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”), changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisers, LLC (the “Adviser”). There were no changes to the identities or roles of any personnel as a result of the change.
The investment objective of each Fund is to provide maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and its respective state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk.
Under normal market conditions, as a fundamental policy, each Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal and its respective state income tax, including the federal and state alternative minimum tax. Each Fund normally may invest up to 20% of its net assets in taxable obligations, including obligations the interest on which is subject to the federal and state, where applicable, alternative minimum tax. Each Fund invests mainly in securities that, at the time of purchase, are either rated investment grade or are unrated and determined to be of comparable quality by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser. However, each Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated lower than investment grade or are unrated and of comparable quality (securities commonly referred to as “high yield” securities or “junk bonds”). If the rating of a security is reduced or discontinued after purchase, the Funds are not required to sell the security, but may consider doing so.
Each Fund may invest in all types of municipal bonds, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and participation interests in municipal leases. Each Fund may invest in zero coupon bonds, which are issued at substantial discounts from their value at maturity and pay no cash income to their holders until they mature. Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in municipal securities whose interest payments vary inversely with changes in short-term tax-exempt interest rates (“inverse floaters”). Inverse floaters are derivative securities that provide leveraged exposure to underlying municipal bonds. Each Fund’s investments in inverse floaters are designed to increase the Funds’ income and returns through this leveraged exposure. These investments are speculative, however, and also create the possibility that income and returns will be diminished.
Minnesota Intermediate and Oregon Intermediate will each attempt to maintain the weighted average maturity of their portfolio securities at three to ten years under normal market conditions, while Minnesota and Nebraska will each attempt to maintain the weighted average maturity of their portfolio securities at ten to twenty-five years under normal market conditions.
Each Fund may utilize futures contracts and options on futures contracts in an attempt to manage market risk, credit risk and yield curve risk, and to manage the effective maturity or duration of securities in the Funds’ portfolios. The Funds may not use such instruments to gain exposure to a security or type of security that they would be prohibited by their investment restrictions from purchasing directly.
The Funds’ most recent prospectus provides further descriptions of each Fund’s investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks.
Significant Accounting Policies
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 Valuation
Prices of municipal bonds are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Directors. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 for fair measurement purposes. 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. 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.
Investments in investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values on the valuation date. These investment vehicles are generally classified as Level 1.
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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 Funds’ Board of Directors or its designee 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 net asset value (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 Funds’ Board of Directors or its designee.
Refer to Footnote 2 – Fair Value Measurements for further details on the leveling of securities held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period.
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 May 31, 2013, Minnesota Intermediate, Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon Intermediate had outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments of $500,000, $1,500,000, $2,245,946 and $2,247,271, respectively.
Investment Income
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income also reflects paydowns gains and losses, if any.
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. Legal fee refund presented on the Statement of Operations reflects a refund of workout expenditures paid in a prior reporting period, when applicable.
Income Taxes
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Furthermore, each Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.
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.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders
The Funds declare dividends from their net investment income daily and pay shareholders monthly. Fund shares begin to accrue dividends on the business day after the day when the monies used to purchase Fund shares are collected by the Funds’ transfer agent.
Net realized capital gains and/or market discount from investment transactions, if any, are declared and distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income, net realized capital gains and/or market discount, if any, 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.
Share Classes and Sales Charges
Class A Shares are generally sold with an up-front sales charge and incur a .20% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
charge (“CDSC”) if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase. Class C Shares are sold without an up-front sales charge but incur a .55% annual 12b-1 distribution fee and a .20% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class C1 Shares of the Funds (except for Oregon Intermediate, which does not offer Class C1 Shares) are not available for new accounts or for additional investment into existing accounts, but Class C1 Shares can be issued for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Class C1 Shares were sold without an up-front sales charge but incur a .40% annual 12b-1 distribution fee and a .25% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class C Shares and Class C1 Shares are subject to a CDSC of 1% if redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I Shares are not subject to any sales charge or 12b-1 distribution or service fees.
Inverse Floating Rate Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in inverse floating rate securities. An inverse floating rate security is created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. In turn, this trust (a) issues floating rate certificates, in face amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, that typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties, and (b) issues to a long-term investor (such as one of the Funds) an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) that represents all remaining or residual interest in the trust. The income received by the inverse floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the inverse floater holder bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk and also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. The price of an inverse floating rate security will be more volatile than that of the underlying bond because the interest rate is dependent on not only the fixed coupon rate of the underlying bond but also on the short-term interest paid on the floating rate certificates, and because the inverse floating rate security essentially bears the risk of loss of the greater face value of the underlying bond.
A Fund may purchase an inverse floating rate security in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited inverse floater”), or instead by first selling a fixed-rate bond to a broker-dealer for deposit into the special purpose trust and receiving in turn the residual interest in the trust (referred to as a “self-deposited inverse floater”). The inverse floater held by a Fund gives the Fund the right (a) to cause the holders of the floating rate certificates to tender their notes at par, and (b) to have the broker transfer the fixed-rate bond held by the trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the trust. An investment in an externally-deposited inverse floater is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” An investment in a self-deposited inverse floater is accounted for as a financing transaction. In such instances, a fixed-rate bond deposited into a special purpose trust is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund accounting for the short-term floating rate certificates issued by the trust, at their liquidation value, as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the underlying bond and recognizes the related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as a component of “Interest expense” on the Statement of Operations.
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, the Funds did not invest in externally-deposited inverse floaters and/or self-deposited inverse floaters.
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. Futures contracts, when applicable, expose a Fund to minimal counterparty credit risk as they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, which is counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
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 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.
Zero Coupon Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in 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.
Multiclass Operations and Allocations
Income and expenses of the Funds that are not directly attributable to a specific class of shares are prorated among the classes based on the relative settled shares of each class. Expenses directly attributable to a class of shares, which presently only include 12b-1 distribution fees and service fees, are recorded to the specific class.
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Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Funds are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class.
Indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that the Funds would receive 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:
Minnesota Intermediate | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 285,872,949 | $ | — | $ | 285,872,949 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 827,194 | — | — | 827,194 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 827,194 | $ | 285,872,949 | $ | — | $ | 286,700,143 | ||||||||
Minnesota | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 256,697,200 | $ | — | $ | 256,697,200 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 579,015 | — | — | 579,015 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 579,015 | $ | 256,697,200 | $ | — | $ | 257,276,215 | ||||||||
Nebraska | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 81,683,062 | $ | — | $ | 81,683,062 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 900,336 | — | — | 900,336 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 900,336 | $ | 81,683,062 | $ | — | $ | 82,583,398 | ||||||||
Oregon Intermediate | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 185,813,633 | $ | — | $ | 185,813,633 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 4,733,090 | — | — | 4,733,090 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,733,090 | $ | 185,813,633 | $ | — | $ | 190,546,723 |
* | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
The Nuveen funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees is responsible for the valuation process and has delegated 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 of Directors/Trustees, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the funds’ pricing policies and reporting to the Board of Directors/Trustees. 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.
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 of Directors/Trustees, 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 of Directors/Trustees.
3. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments such as futures, options and swap contracts. 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. Although the Funds are authorized to invest in derivative instruments, and may do so in the future, they did not make any such investments during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.
4. Fund Shares
Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
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Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 1,644,026 | $ | 17,582,483 | 1,762,984 | $ | 18,520,988 | ||||||||||
Class C | 549,249 | 5,848,181 | 320,741 | 3,341,075 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | 481 | 5,036 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 – exchange | 4,721 | 50,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Class I | 4,468,588 | 47,526,312 | 2,951,840 | 30,791,966 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 162,727 | 1,739,851 | 115,025 | 1,204,654 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 14,994 | 159,513 | 4,910 | 51,413 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | 10,316 | 110,560 | 13,217 | 138,387 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 51,777 | 550,570 | 33,512 | 349,149 | ||||||||||||
6,906,398 | 73,567,470 | 5,202,710 | 54,402,668 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (765,711 | ) | (8,184,357 | ) | (648,644 | ) | (6,789,668 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (82,643 | ) | (879,748 | ) | (32,148 | ) | (337,359 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (165,086 | ) | (1,766,425 | ) | (115,360 | ) | (1,213,113 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (2,695,417 | ) | (28,641,184 | ) | (3,362,625 | ) | (34,869,437 | ) | ||||||||
(3,708,857 | ) | (39,471,714 | ) | (4,158,777 | ) | (43,209,577 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 3,197,541 | $ | 34,095,756 | 1,043,933 | $ | 11,193,091 |
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Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 3,384,613 | $ | 40,697,990 | 1,290,772 | $ | 14,873,424 | ||||||||||
Class C | 1,076,673 | 12,950,967 | 379,744 | 4,380,042 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | 4,691 | 53,117 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 3,213,886 | 38,607,858 | 1,641,557 | 18,876,197 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 352,941 | 4,244,978 | 238,211 | 2,726,168 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 26,398 | 317,282 | 4,914 | 56,828 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | 56,883 | 680,998 | 54,910 | 623,840 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 34,938 | 419,664 | 10,682 | 122,467 | ||||||||||||
8,146,332 | 97,919,737 | 3,625,481 | 41,712,083 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (990,723 | ) | (11,917,520 | ) | (955,770 | ) | (10,817,559 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (98,912 | ) | (1,187,242 | ) | (26,575 | ) | (310,556 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (243,953 | ) | (2,919,724 | ) | (302,359 | ) | (3,401,378 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (1,195,529 | ) | (14,351,867 | ) | (810,815 | ) | (9,178,740 | ) | ||||||||
(2,529,117 | ) | (30,376,353 | ) | (2,095,519 | ) | (23,708,233 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 5,617,215 | $ | 67,543,384 | 1,529,962 | $ | 18,003,850 | ||||||||||
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Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 1,324,161 | $ | 14,684,691 | 1,052,841 | $ | 11,246,926 | ||||||||||
Class C | 582,807 | 6,475,746 | 228,712 | 2,465,910 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | 1,672 | 17,925 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 732,243 | 8,133,250 | 420,217 | 4,502,072 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 72,522 | 803,093 | 29,951 | 322,453 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 14,963 | 165,832 | 2,057 | 22,187 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | 9,874 | 108,513 | 11,568 | 122,256 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 37,673 | 417,646 | 26,107 | 278,397 | ||||||||||||
2,774,243 | 30,788,771 | 1,773,125 | 18,978,126 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (220,640 | ) | (2,441,444 | ) | (45,380 | ) | (481,975 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (52,849 | ) | (587,100 | ) | (7,879 | ) | (84,950 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (26,986 | ) | (296,638 | ) | (46,994 | ) | (485,064 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (670,680 | ) | (7,418,116 | ) | (202,940 | ) | (2,147,529 | ) | ||||||||
(971,155 | ) | (10,743,298 | ) | (303,193 | ) | (3,199,518 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 1,803,088 | $ | 20,045,473 | 1,469,932 | $ | 15,778,608 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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Year Ended 5/31/13 | Year Ended 5/31/12 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 2,152,167 | $ | 22,862,184 | 1,247,098 | $ | 13,048,451 | ||||||||||
Class C | 899,362 | 9,504,687 | 653,076 | 6,838,752 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 2,903,428 | 30,800,029 | 1,704,340 | 17,712,304 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 120,071 | 1,272,935 | 85,272 | 889,463 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 24,702 | 261,031 | 5,512 | 57,649 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 29,852 | 316,664 | 24,797 | 258,172 | ||||||||||||
6,129,582 | 65,017,530 | 3,720,095 | 38,804,791 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (809,101 | ) | (8,570,924 | ) | (379,765 | ) | (3,928,739 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (117,087 | ) | (1,237,257 | ) | (25,478 | ) | (265,350 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (2,309,787 | ) | (24,497,187 | ) | (2,480,921 | ) | (25,845,351 | ) | ||||||||
(3,235,975 | ) | (34,305,368 | ) | (2,886,164 | ) | (30,039,440 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 2,893,607 | $ | 30,712,162 | 833,931 | $ | 8,765,351 |
5. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments, where applicable) during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, were as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 68,005,221 | $ | 88,180,079 | $ | 33,711,137 | $ | 48,660,293 | ||||||||
Sales and maturities | 31,372,936 | 16,534,236 | 13,364,049 | 16,053,390 |
6. Income Tax Information
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 recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions. 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 net asset values of the Funds.
As of May 31, 2013, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Cost of investments | $ | 268,464,244 | $ | 241,247,500 | $ | 78,857,721 | $ | 179,512,937 | ||||||||
Gross unrealized: | ||||||||||||||||
Appreciation | $ | 18,803,182 | $ | 17,276,568 | $ | 3,916,982 | $ | 11,608,231 | ||||||||
Depreciation | (567,283 | ) | (1,247,853 | ) | (191,305 | ) | (574,445 | ) | ||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 18,235,899 | $ | 16,028,715 | $ | 3,725,677 | $ | 11,033,786 |
Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid, return of capital distributions and distribution character reclassifications, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of net assets as of May 31, 2013, the Funds’ tax year end, as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Capital paid-in | $ | 7,798 | $ | (19 | ) | $ | (83,283 | ) | $ | 403 | ||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | — | — | 79,613 | 38 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (7,798 | ) | 19 | 3,670 | (441 | ) |
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The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains as of May 31, 2013, the Funds’ tax year end, were as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Undistributed net tax-exempt income1 | $ | 735,439 | $ | 719,806 | $ | — | $ | 212,563 | ||||||||
Undistributed net ordinary income2 | 126,897 | 211,734 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Undistributed net long-term capital gains | 320,180 | 688,918 | — | — |
1 | Undistributed net tax exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividends declared during the period May 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013 and paid on June 3, 2013. |
2 | Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains, if any. |
The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds’ tax years ended May 31, 2013 and May 31, 2012, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
2013 | Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net tax-exempt income3 | $ | 9,066,245 | $ | 8,370,024 | $ | 2,406,149 | $ | 5,281,567 | ||||||||
Distributions from net ordinary income2 | — | — | — | 13,617 | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net long-term capital gains4 | 276,263 | 385,337 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Tax return of capital | — | — | 79,613 | — | ||||||||||||
2012 | Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net tax-exempt income | $ | 8,364,048 | $ | 6,539,683 | $ | 2,002,803 | $ | 5,002,123 | ||||||||
Distributions from net ordinary income2 | 29,652 | 71,205 | — | 97,463 | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net long-term capital gains | 253,187 | — | — | 24,192 | ||||||||||||
Tax return of capital | — | | — | | | — | | | — | |
2 | Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains, if any. |
3 | The Funds hereby designate these amounts paid during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, as Exempt Interest Dividends. |
4 | The Funds designate as long term capital gain dividend, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code 852(b)(3), the amount necessary to reduce earnings and profits of the Funds related to net capital gain to zero for tax year ended May 31, 2013. |
As of May 31, 2013, the Funds’ tax year end, the following 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 retain the character reflected and will be utilized first by a Fund, while the losses subject to expiration are considered short-term:
Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||
Expiration: | ||||||||
May 31, 2017 | $ | 199,025 | $ — | |||||
May 31, 2018 | 36,230 | — | ||||||
Not subject to expiration: | ||||||||
Short-term losses | 35,333 | 342 | ||||||
Long-term losses | 301,211 | 327,351 | ||||||
Total | $ | 571,799 | $ | 327,693 |
The Funds have elected to defer late-year losses in accordance with federal income tax rules. These losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the following fiscal year. The following Fund has elected to defer losses as follows:
Nebraska | ||||
Post-October capital losses5 | $ | 82,905 | ||
Late-year ordinary losses6 | — |
5 | Capital losses incurred from November 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013, the Fund’s tax year end. |
6 | Ordinary losses incurred from January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013 and specified losses incurred from November 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013. |
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund’s management fee consists of two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables each Fund’s shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their respective Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
The annual fund-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
Average Daily Net Assets | Fund-Level Fee Rate | |||
For the first $125 million | .3500 | % | ||
For the next $125 million | .3375 | |||
For the next $250 million | .3250 | |||
For the next $500 million | .3125 | |||
For the next $1 billion | .3000 | |||
For net assets over $2 billion | .2750 |
The annual complex-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is determined by taking the complex-level free rate, which is based on the aggregate amount of “eligible assets” of all Nuveen funds as set forth in the schedule below, and making, as appropriate, an upward adjustment to that rate based upon the percentage of the particular fund’s assets that are not “eligible assets”. The complex-level fee schedule for each Fund is as follows:
Complex-Level Asset Breakpoint Level* | Effective Rate at Breakpoint Level | |||
$55 billion | .2000 | % | ||
$56 billion | .1996 | |||
$57 billion | .1989 | |||
$60 billion | .1961 | |||
$63 billion | .1931 | |||
$66 billion | .1900 | |||
$71 billion | .1851 | |||
$76 billion | .1806 | |||
$80 billion | .1773 | |||
$91 billion | .1691 | |||
$125 billion | .1599 | |||
$200 billion | .1505 | |||
$250 billion | .1469 | |||
$300 billion | .1445 |
* | The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily “eligible assets” of all Nuveen Funds. Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen Funds or 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. Eligible assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes the closed-end 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 the 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 eligible assets in certain circumstances. As of May 31, 2013, the complex-level fee rate for each of these Funds was as follows: |
Fund | Complex-Level Fee Rate | |||
Minnesota Intermediate | .1902 | % | ||
Minnesota | .1847 | |||
Nebraska | �� | .1814 | ||
Oregon Intermediate | .1905 |
The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Adviser is responsible for each Fund’s overall investment strategy and asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
The Adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of each Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses), do not exceed the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares in the amounts and for the time periods stated in the following table.
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares | .90 | % | .90 | % | .90 | % | .90 | % | ||||||||
Class C Shares | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | .70 | .70 | .70 | .70 | ||||||||||||
Expiration date | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2014 | March 31, 2013 |
N/A | - Oregon Intermediate does not offer Class C1 Shares. |
The Adviser may also voluntarily reimburse expenses from time to time in any of the Funds. Voluntary reimbursements may be terminated at any time at the Adviser’s discretion.
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The Trust pays no compensation directly to those of its directors who are affiliated with the Adviser or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Board of Directors has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent directors that enable directors 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.
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, Nuveen Securities, LLC, (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen, collected sales charges on purchases of Class A Shares, the majority of which were paid out as concessions to financial intermediaries as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||||
Sales charges collected (Unaudited) | $ | 81,278 | $ | 601,762 | $ | 425,992 | $ | 124,837 | ||||||||||
Paid to financial intermediaries (Unaudited) | 68,148 | 520,041 | 365,877 | 103,298 |
The Distributor also received 12b-1 service fees on Class A Shares, substantially all of which were paid to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders relating to their investments.
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, the Distributor compensated financial intermediaries directly with commission advances at the time of purchase as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||||
Commission advances (Unaudited) | $ | 69,313 | $ | 212,306 | $ | 71,117 | $ | 115,149 |
To compensate for commissions advanced to financial intermediaries, all 12b-1 service and distribution fees collected on Class C Shares and Class C1 Shares during the first year following a purchase are retained by the Distributor. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, the Distributor retained such 12b-1 fees as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||||
12b-1 fees retained (Unaudited) | $ | 31,470 | $ | 62,040 | $ | 39,173 | $ | 62,558 |
The remaining 12b-1 fees charged to the Funds were paid to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders relating to their investments.
The Distributor also collected and retained CDSC on share redemptions during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||||
CDSC retained (Unaudited) | $ | 3,320 | $ | 1,932 | $ | 2,419 | $ | 1,902 |
8. New Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
In January 2013, Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, replaced ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013. ASU 2011-11 was intended to enhance disclosure requirements on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. ASU 2013-01 limits the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions to the extent that they are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Management is currently evaluating the application of ASU 2013-01 and its impact to the financial statements and footnote disclosures, if any.
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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)
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 ten. 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.
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes more information about the trustees. To request a free copy, call Nuveen Investments at (800) 257-8787 or visit the Funds’ website at www.nuveen.com.
Name, Year of Birth & Address | Position(s) Held with the Funds | Year First Elected or Appointed (1) | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | ||||
Independent Trustees: | ||||||||
Robert P. Bremner 1940 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 1996 | Private Investor and Management Consultant; Treasurer and Director, Humanities Council of Washington, D.C.; Board Member, Independent Directors Council affiliated with the Investment Company Institute. | 210 | ||||
Jack B. Evans 1948 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 1999 | President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; formerly, President 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. | 210 | ||||
William C. Hunter 1948 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 2004 | 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 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. | 210 | ||||
David J. Kundert 1942 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 2005 | 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, Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens; member of Board of Directors and Chair of Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation; member of the Board of Directors (Milwaukee), College Possible. | 210 | ||||
William J. Schneider 1944 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Chairman of the Board and Trustee | 1996 | Chairman of Miller-Valentine Partners Ltd., a real estate investment company; formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired 2004) of Miller-Valentine Group; an owner in several other entities; Miller Valentine real estate LLC companies; Board Member, Mid-America Health System Board of Tech Town, Inc., a not-for-profit community development company and WDPR Public Radio Station; formerly, member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank and University of Dayton Business School Advisory Council. | 210 | ||||
Judith M. Stockdale 1947 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 1997 | Formerly, Executive Director (1994-2012), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (since 1994); prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994). | 210 |
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Name, Year of Birth & Address | Position(s) Held with the Funds | Year First Elected or Appointed (1) | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | ||||
Carole E. Stone 1947 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 2007 | Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006); Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2005-2010); formerly, Chair, New York Racing Association Oversight Board (2005-2007). | 210 | ||||
Virginia L. Stringer 1944 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 2011 | 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). | 210 | ||||
Terence J. Toth 1959 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 2008 | 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 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). | 210 | ||||
Interested Trustee: | ||||||||
John P. Amboian (2) 1961 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Trustee | 2008 | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (since 2007) and Director (since 1999) of Nuveen Investments, Inc., formerly, President (1999-2007); Chief Executive Officer (since 2007) of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc.; Director (since 1998) formerly, Chief Executive Officer (2007-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC. | 210 | ||||
Name, Year of Birth & 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: | ||||||||
Gifford 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. | 210 |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Name, Year of Birth & 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 | ||||
Margo 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. | 210 | ||||
Lorna 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). | 210 | ||||
Stephen D. Foy 1954 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Vice President and Controller | 1998 | Senior Vice President (2010-2011), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) and Funds Controller of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2013), formerly, Vice President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Chief Financial Officer of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since 2010); Certified Public Accountant. | 210 | ||||
Scott 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. | 210 | ||||
Walter M. Kelly 1970 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President | 2003 | Senior Vice President (since 2008) and Assistant Secretary (since 2003) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc; formerly, Senior Vice President (2008-2011) of Nuveen Securities, LLC. | 210 | ||||
Tina M. Lazar 1961 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Vice President | 2002 | Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC. | 210 | ||||
Name, Year of Birth & Address | Position(s) Held with the Funds | Year First Elected or Appointed (3) | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer | ||||
Kevin 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, Tradewinds Global Investors 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. | 210 |
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Name, Year of Birth & Address | Position(s) Held with the Funds | Year First Elected or Appointed (3) | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer | ||||
Kathleen 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). | 210 | ||||
Jeffery M. Wilson 1956 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | Vice President | 2011 | Senior Vice President of Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2011); formerly, Senior Vice President of FAF Advisors, Inc. (2000-2010). | 107 |
(1) | Trustees serve an indefinite term until his/her successor is elected or appointed. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the trustee was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Fund Complex. |
(2) | Mr. Amboian is an interested trustee because 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 Fund Complex. |
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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process
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The Board of Directors (each, a “Board” and each Director, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, including the Board Members who are not parties to the Funds’ advisory or sub-advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any such parties (the “Independent Board Members”), is responsible for approving the advisory agreements (each, an “Investment Management Agreement”) between each Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) and the sub-advisory agreements (each, a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) (the Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to collectively as the “Advisory Agreements”) and their periodic continuation. Pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Board is required to consider the continuation of the Advisory Agreements on an annual basis. Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on May 20-22, 2013 (the “May Meeting”), the Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for the Funds for an additional one-year period.
In preparation for its considerations at the May Meeting, the Board requested and received extensive materials prepared in connection with the review of the Advisory Agreements. The materials provided a broad range of information regarding the Funds, the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor (the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor are collectively, the “Fund Advisers” and each, a “Fund Adviser”). As described in more detail below, the information provided included, among other things, a review of Fund performance, including Fund investment performance assessments against peer groups and appropriate benchmarks; a comparison of Fund fees and expenses relative to peers; a description and assessment of shareholder service levels for the Funds; a summary of the performance of certain service providers; a review of product initiatives and shareholder communications; and an analysis of the Advisor’s profitability with comparisons to comparable peers in the managed fund business. As part of its annual review, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 17-18, 2013, to review the Funds’ investment performance and consider an analysis provided by the Advisor of the Sub-Advisor which generally evaluated the Sub-Advisor’s investment team, investment mandate, organizational structure and history, investment philosophy and process, performance of the applicable Fund, and significant changes to the foregoing. As a result of its review of the materials and discussions, the Board presented the Advisor with questions and the Advisor responded.
The materials and information prepared in connection with the annual review of the Advisory Agreements supplement the information and analysis provided to the Board during the year. In this regard, throughout the year, the Board, acting directly or through its committees, regularly reviews the performance and various services provided by the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor. The Board meets at least quarterly as well as at other times as the need arises. At its quarterly meetings, the Board reviews reports by the Advisor regarding, among other things, fund performance, fund expenses, the performance of the investment teams, and compliance, regulatory and risk management matters. In addition to regular reports, the Advisor provides special reports to the Board or a committee thereof from time to time to enhance the Board’s understanding of various topics that impact some or all the Nuveen funds (such as accounting and financial statement presentations of the various forms of leverage that may be used by a closed-end fund or an update on the valuation policies and procedures), to update the Board on regulatory developments impacting the investment company industry or to update the Board on the business plans or other matters impacting the Advisor. The Board also meets with key investment personnel managing the fund portfolios during the year. In October 2011, the Board also created two standing committees (the Open-End Fund Committee and the Closed-End Fund Committee) to assist the full Board in monitoring and gaining a deeper insight into the distinctive business practices of open-end and closed-end funds. These Committees meet prior to each quarterly Board meeting, and the Advisor provides presentations to these Committees permitting them to delve further into specific matters or initiatives impacting the respective product line.
In addition, the Board continues its program of seeking to have the Board Members or a subset thereof visit each sub-advisor to the Nuveen funds at least once over a multiple year rotation, meeting with key investment and business personnel. In this regard, the Independent Board Members visited certain of the Sub-Advisor’s investment teams in Minneapolis in September 2012, and the Sub-Advisor’s municipal team in November 2012. In addition, the ad hoc Securities Lending Committee of the Board met with certain service providers and the Audit Committee of the Board made a site visit to three pricing service providers.
The Board considers the information provided and knowledge gained at these meetings and visits during the year when performing its annual review of the Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members also are assisted throughout the process by independent legal counsel. Counsel provided materials describing applicable law and the duties of directors or trustees in reviewing advisory contracts. During the course of the year and during their deliberations regarding the review of advisory contracts, the Independent Board Members met with independent legal counsel in executive sessions without management present. In addition, it is important to recognize that the management arrangements for the Nuveen funds are the result of many years of review and discussion between the Independent Board Members and fund management and that the Board Members’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of fee arrangements and other factors developed in previous years.
The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to each Fund, including among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, (b) the investment performance of the Fund and Fund Advisers, (c) the advisory fees and costs of the services to be provided to the Fund and the profitability of the Fund Advisers, (d) the extent of any economies of scale, (e) any benefits 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 a Fund’s Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all important or controlling. The Independent
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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
In considering renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members considered the nature, extent and quality of the Fund Adviser’s services, including advisory services and the resulting Fund performance and administrative services. The Independent Board Members further considered the overall reputation and capabilities of the Advisor and its affiliates, the commitment of the Advisor to provide high quality service to the Funds, their overall confidence in the capability and integrity of the Advisor and its staff and the Advisor’s responsiveness to questions and concerns raised by them. The Independent Board Members reviewed materials outlining, among other things, the Fund Adviser’s organization and business; the types of services that the Fund Adviser or its affiliates provide to the Funds; the performance record of the applicable Fund (as described in further detail below); and any applicable initiatives Nuveen had taken for the open-end fund product line.
In considering advisory services, the Board recognized that the Advisor provides various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services for the Funds and the Sub-Advisor generally provides the portfolio investment management services to the Funds. In reviewing the portfolio management services provided to each Fund, the Board reviewed the materials provided by the Nuveen Investment Services Oversight Team analyzing, among other things, the Sub-Advisor’s investment team and changes thereto, organization and history, assets under management, the investment team’s philosophy and strategies in managing the Fund, developments affecting the Sub-Advisor or Fund and Fund performance. The Independent Board Members also reviewed portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate each Fund Adviser’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel, preserve stability, and reward performance but not provide an inappropriate incentive to take undue risks. In addition, the Board considered the Advisor’s execution of its oversight responsibilities over the Sub-Advisor. Given the importance of compliance, the Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s compliance program, including the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures; the resources dedicated to compliance; and the record of compliance with the policies and procedures. Given the Advisor’s emphasis on business risk, the Board also appointed an Independent Board Member as a point person to review and keep the Board apprised of developments in this area during the year.
In addition to advisory services, the Board considered the quality and extent of administrative and other non-investment advisory services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Funds, 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 Board further recognized Nuveen’s additional investments in personnel, including in compliance and risk management.
In reviewing the services provided, the Board considered the new services and service enhancements that the Advisor has implemented since the various advisory agreements were last reviewed. In reviewing the activities of 2012, the Board recognized the Advisor’s focus on product rationalization for both closed-end and open-end funds during the year, consolidating certain Nuveen funds through mergers that were designed to improve efficiencies and economies of scale for shareholders, repositioning various Nuveen funds through updates in their investment policies and guidelines with the expectation of bringing greater value to shareholders, and liquidating certain Nuveen funds. The Board recognized the Advisor’s significant investment in technology initiatives to, among other things, create a central repository for fund and other Nuveen product data, develop a group within the Advisor designed to handle and analyze fund performance data, and implement a data system to support the risk oversight group. The Board also recognized the enhancements in the valuation group within the Advisor, including upgrading the team and process and automating certain basic systems, and in the compliance group with the addition of personnel, particularly within the testing group. With the advent of the Open-End Fund Committee and Closed-End Fund Committee, the Board also noted the enhanced support and comprehensive in-depth presentations provided by the Advisor to these committees.
In addition to the foregoing actions, the Board also considered other initiatives related to the open-end Nuveen funds including, among other things, the development of a comprehensive strategic plan and the addition of members to the product strategy team; the commencement of various new funds; the removal of redemption fees for certain funds; the establishment of a working group to enhance the Advisor’s oversight of the disclosures pertaining to Nuveen’s products and services; the acceleration of monthly holdings disclosure for certain funds; and the development of a new share class for certain funds.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.
B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered the performance history of each Fund over various time periods. The Board reviewed reports, including an analysis of the Funds’ performance and the applicable investment team. In general, in considering a fund’s performance, the Board recognized that a fund’s performance can be reviewed through various measures including the fund’s absolute return, the fund’s return compared to the performance of other peer funds, and the fund’s performance compared to its respective benchmark. Accordingly, the Board reviewed, among other things, each Fund’s historic investment performance as well as information comparing the Fund’s performance information with that of other funds (the “Performance Peer
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Group”) and with recognized and/or customized benchmarks (i.e., benchmarks derived from multiple recognized benchmarks) for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2012 as well as performance information reflecting the first quarter of 2013. This information supplemented the fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings.
In evaluating performance, the Board recognized several factors that may impact the performance data as well as the consideration given to particular performance data. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot of time, in this case as of the end of the most recent calendar year or quarter. The Board noted that selecting a different performance period could derive significantly different results. Further, the Board recognized that it is possible that long-term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance so that a single investment decision or theme has the ability to disproportionately affect long-term performance. The Independent Board Members also noted that the investment experience of a particular shareholder in the Nuveen funds will vary depending on when such shareholder invests in the applicable fund, the class held (if multiple classes are offered in a fund) and the performance of the fund (or respective class) during that shareholder’s investment period.
With respect to the comparative performance information, the Board recognized that the usefulness of comparative performance data as a frame of reference to measure a fund’s performance may be limited because the Performance Peer Group, among other things, does not adequately reflect the objectives and strategies of the fund, has a different investable universe, or the composition of the peer set may be limited in size or number as well as other factors. In this regard, the Board noted that the Advisor classified, in relevant part, the Performance Peer Groups of certain funds as having significant differences from the funds but to still be somewhat relevant, while the Performance Peer Groups of other funds (including the Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the “Minnesota Intermediate Fund”), the Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund (the “Nebraska Fund”) and the Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the “Oregon Fund”)) were classified as having such significant differences as to be irrelevant. Accordingly, while the Board is cognizant of the relative performance of a fund’s peer set and/or benchmark(s), the Board evaluated fund performance in light of the respective fund’s investment objectives, investment parameters and guidelines and considered that the variations between the objectives and investment parameters or guidelines of the funds with their peers and/or benchmarks result in differences in performance results. The Board also noted that open-end funds offer multiple classes and the performance of the various classes of a fund should be substantially similar on a relative basis because all of the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities and that differences in performance among classes could be principally attributed to the variations in distribution and servicing expenses of each class. In addition, with respect to any Nuveen funds for which the Board has identified performance concerns, the Board monitors such funds closely until performance improves, discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results, considers those steps necessary or appropriate to address such issues, and reviews the results of any efforts undertaken.
In considering the performance data for the Funds, the Independent Board Members noted that the Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (the “Minnesota Fund”) had demonstrated generally favorable performance in comparison to peers, performing in the first quartile over various periods. As noted above, the Performance Peer Groups of the other Funds were classified as irrelevant, limiting the usefulness of the peer comparison data; therefore, the Board also considered each such Fund’s performance compared to its benchmark. In this regard, the Board noted that the Nebraska Fund outperformed its benchmark over the one- and five-year periods and provided comparable returns to its benchmark for the three-year period, and that although the Minnesota Intermediate Fund and the Oregon Fund underperformed their respective benchmarks for the one-, three- and five-year periods, such Funds’ absolute performance during such periods was satisfactory.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s investment performance had been satisfactory.
C. Fees, Expenses and Profitability
1. Fees and Expenses
The Board evaluated the management fees and expenses of each Fund reviewing, among other things, such Fund’s gross management fees, net management fees and net expense ratios in absolute terms as well as compared to the fees and expenses of a comparable universe of funds provided by an independent fund data provider (the “Peer Universe”) and to a more focused subset of funds in the Peer Universe (the “Peer Group”) and any expense limitations.
The Independent Board Members further reviewed the methodology regarding the construction of the applicable Peer Universe and Peer Group. In reviewing the comparisons of fee and expense information, the Independent Board Members took into account that in certain instances various factors such as: the limited size and particular composition of the Peer Universe or Peer Group (including the inclusion of other Nuveen funds in the peer set); expense anomalies; changes in the funds comprising the Peer Universe or Peer Group from year to year; levels of reimbursement or fee waivers; the timing of information used; and differences in the states reflected in the Peer Universe or Peer Group may impact the comparative data, thereby limiting somewhat the ability to make a meaningful comparison with peers.
In reviewing the fee schedule for a Fund, the Independent Board Members also considered the fund-level and complex-wide breakpoint schedules (described in further detail below) and any fee waivers and reimbursements provided by Nuveen. In reviewing fees and expenses, the Board considered the expenses and fees to be higher if they were over 10 basis points higher, slightly higher if they were approximately 6 to 10 basis points higher, in line if they were within approximately 5 basis points higher
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than the peer average and below if they were below the peer average of the Peer Group. In reviewing the reports, the Board noted that the majority of the Nuveen funds were at, close to or below their Peer Group or Peer Universe (if no separate Peer Group) average based on the net total expense ratio.
The Independent Board Members noted that the Oregon Fund had a net management fee slightly higher than its peer average, but a net expense ratio in line with its peer average, while each of the other Funds had a net management fee and a net expense ratio (including fee waivers and expense reimbursements) below or in line with its peer averages.
Based on their review of the fee and expense information provided, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s management fees were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.
2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
The Board recognized that all Nuveen funds have a sub-advisor (which, in the case of the Funds, is an affiliated sub-advisor), and therefore, the overall fund management fee can be divided into two components, the fee retained by the Advisor and the fee paid to the sub-advisor. In general terms, the fee to the Advisor reflects the administrative services it provides to support the funds, and while some administrative services may occur at the sub-advisor level, the fee generally reflects the portfolio management services provided by the sub-advisor. The Independent Board Members reviewed information regarding the nature of services provided by the Advisor, including through the Sub-Advisor, and the range of fees and average fee the Sub-Advisor assessed for such services to other clients. Such other clients include municipal separately managed accounts and passively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) sub-advised by the Advisor. In evaluating the comparisons of fees, the Independent Board Members noted that the fee rates charged to the Funds and 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 Funds. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members considered the differences in the product types, including, but not limited to, the services provided, the structure and operations, product distribution and costs thereof, portfolio investment policies, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members noted, in particular, that the range of services provided to the Funds (as discussed above) is much more extensive than that provided to separately managed accounts. Many of the additional administrative services provided by the Advisor are not required for institutional clients. Given the inherent differences in the various products, particularly the extensive services provided to the Funds, 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. 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 and an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2012. The Independent Board Members noted 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 they have an Independent Board Member serve as a point person to review and keep them apprised of changes to the profitability analysis and/or methodologies during the year. The Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s revenues for advisory activities, expenses, and profit margin compared to that of various unaffiliated management firms with comparable assets under management (based on asset size and asset composition).
In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members recognized the Advisor’s continued investment in its business to enhance its services, including capital improvements to investment technology, updated compliance systems, and additional personnel. In addition, in evaluating profitability, the Independent Board Members also recognized 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, the adviser’s particular business mix, capital costs, types of funds managed and expense allocations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Independent Board Members reviewed Nuveen’s methodology and assumptions for allocating expenses across product lines to determine profitability. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the Advisor’s level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided.
With respect to sub-advisors affiliated with Nuveen, including the Sub-Advisor, the Independent Board Members reviewed the sub-advisor’s revenues, expenses and profitability margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities and the methodology used for allocating expenses among the internal sub-advisors. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members were satisfied that the Sub-Advisor’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 paid to a Fund Adviser by the Funds as well as indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements), if any, the Fund Adviser and its affiliates
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receive, or are expected to receive, that are directly attributable to the management of the Funds. See Section E below for additional information on indirect benefits a Fund Adviser may receive as a result of its relationship with the Funds. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of each Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the respective 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. 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 are comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component, subject to certain exceptions. 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.
In addition to fund-level advisory fee breakpoints, the Board also considered the 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. In addition, with the acquisition of the funds previously advised by FAF Advisors, Inc. at the end of 2010, the Board noted that a portion of such funds’ assets at the time of acquisition were deemed eligible to be included in the complex-wide fee calculation in order to deliver fee savings to shareholders in the combined complex and such funds were subject to differing complex-level fee rates.
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the breakpoint schedules and complex-wide fee arrangement 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 received and considered information regarding potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with each Fund. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered, among other things, any sales charges, distribution fees and shareholder services fees received and retained by the Funds’ principal underwriter, an affiliate of the Advisor, which includes fees received pursuant to any 12b-1 plan. The Independent Board Members, therefore, considered the 12b-1 fees retained by Nuveen during the last calendar year.
In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund Advisers received any benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby a portion of the commissions paid by a Fund for brokerage may be used to acquire research that may be useful to the Fund Adviser in managing the assets of the Funds and other clients. The Funds’ portfolio transactions are determined by the Sub-Advisor. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members considered that the Sub-Advisor may benefit from its soft dollar arrangements pursuant to which it receives research from brokers that execute the Funds’ portfolio transactions. With respect to fixed income securities, however, the Board recognized that such securities generally trade on a principal basis that does not generate soft dollar credits. Nevertheless, the Sub-Advisor may engage in soft dollar arrangements on behalf of other clients, and the Funds as well as the Sub-Advisor may benefit from the research or other services received. Similarly, the Board recognized that the research received pursuant to soft dollar arrangements by the Sub-Advisor may also benefit a Fund and shareholders to the extent the research enhances the ability of the Sub-Advisor to manage the Fund. The Independent Board Members noted that the Sub-Advisor’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 received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Funds were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.
F. 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 are fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees are reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.
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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
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 offer price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
Barclays Municipal Bond Index: An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
Barclays 1-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index: An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between 1 and 17 years. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
Duration: Duration is a measure of the expected period over which a bond’s principal and interest will be paid, and consequently is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond’s (or bond fund’s) value to changes when market interest rates change. Generally, the longer a bond or Fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or Fund will change as interest rates change.
Effective Leverage (Effective Leverage Ratio): Effective leverage is investment exposure created either through borrowings or indirectly through inverse floaters, divided by the assets invested, including those assets that were purchased with the proceeds of the leverage, or referenced by the levered instrument.
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.
Inverse Floating Rate Securities: Inverse floating rate securities, also known as inverse floaters or tender option bonds (TOBs), are created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. This trust, in turn, (a) issues floating rate certificates typically paying short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties in amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) issues an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) to an investor (such as a Fund) interested in gaining investment exposure to a long-term municipal bond. The income received by the holder of the inverse floater varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the holder of the inverse floater bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk. The holder of the inverse floater typically also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. Hence, an inverse floater essentially represents an investment in the underlying bond on a leveraged basis.
Leverage: Leverage is created whenever a fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital.
Lipper Minnesota Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Minnesota Municipal Debt Funds Classification. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charge.
Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification. Shareholders should note that the performance of the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average represents the overall average of returns for funds from ten different states with a wide variety of municipal market conditions, making direct comparisons less meaningful. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charge.
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification. Shareholders should note that the performance of the Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average represents the overall average of returns for funds from ten different states with a wide variety of municipal market conditions, making direct comparisons less meaningful. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charge.
Net Asset Value (NAV): The net market value of all securities held in a portfolio.
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: The market value of one share of a mutual fund or closed-end fund. For a Fund, the NAV is calculated daily by taking the Fund’s total assets (securities, cash, and accrued earnings), subtracting the Funds’s liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
Pre-Refundings: Pre-Refundings, also known as advance refundings or refinancings, occur when an issuer sells new bonds and uses the proceeds to fund principal and interest payments of older existing bonds. This process often results in lower borrowing costs for bond issuers.
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index: Contains all bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that mature between 3 and 14.999 years. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
S&P Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax exempt, investment-grade U.S. municipal bond market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
Zero Coupon Bond: A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the bond comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the bond at issuance and the par value of the bond at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon bonds generally are more volatile than the market prices of bonds that pay interest periodically.
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Fund Manager
Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Sub-Adviser
Nuveen Asset Management, LLC
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Legal Counsel
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Chicago, IL
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, IL
Custodian
U.S. Bank National Association
Milwaukee, WI
Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
Boston Financial
Data Services, Inc.
Nuveen Investor Services
P.O. Box 8530
Boston, MA 02266-8530
(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.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides a Public Disclosure Program which supplies certain information regarding the disciplinary history of FINRA members and their associated persons in response to either telephone inquiries at (800) 289-9999 or written inquiries at www.finra.org. FINRA also provides an investor brochure that includes information describing the Public Disclosure Program.
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Nuveen Investments:
Serving Investors for Generations
Since 1898, financial advisors and their clients have relied on Nuveen Investments to provide dependable investment solutions through continued adherence to proven, long-term investing principles. Today, we offer a range of high quality equity and fixed-income solutions designed to be integral components of a well-diversified core portfolio.
Focused on meeting investor needs.
Nuveen Investments provides high-quality investment services designed to help secure the longterm goals of institutional and individual investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them. Nuveen Investments markets a wide range of specialized investment solutions which provide investors access to capabilities of its high-quality boutique investment affiliates–Nuveen Asset Management, Symphony Asset Management, NWQ Investment Management Company, Santa Barbara Asset Management, Tradewinds Global Investors, Winslow Capital Management, and Gresham Investment Management. In total, Nuveen Investments managed $224 billion as of March 31, 2013.
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MAN-FTFI-0513D
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/MutualFunds/ShareholderResources/FundGovernance.aspx. (To view the code, click on Code of Conduct.)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees 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 expert is Carole E. Stone, who is “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.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The following tables show the amount of fees that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Trust’s auditor, billed to the Trust during the Trust’s last two full fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provided to the Trust, 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 preapproval exception for services provided directly to the Trust 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 Trust during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Trust 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 TRUST’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE TRUST
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2013 | Audit Fees Billed to Funds 1 | Audit-Related Fees Billed to Funds 2 | Tax Fees Billed to Funds 3 | All Other Fees Billed to Funds 4 | ||||||||||||
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | 16,562 | 0 | 600 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 16,711 | 0 | 600 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | 15,856 | 0 | 600 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 16,284 | 0 | 600 | 0 | ||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 65,413 | $ | 0 | $ | 2,400 | $ | 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 calculations 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. |
Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception | ||||||||||||||||
Audit Fees Billed to Funds | Audit-Related Fees Billed to Funds | Tax Fees Billed to Funds | All Other Fees Billed to Funds | |||||||||||||
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2012 | Audit Fees Billed to Funds 1 | Audit-Related Fees Billed to Funds 2 | Tax Fees Billed to Funds 3 | All Other Fees Billed to Funds 4 | ||||||||||||
Fund Name | ||||||||||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | 15,415 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 15,739 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | 14,847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 15,308 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 61,309 | $ | 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 calculations 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. |
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Audit Fees Billed to Funds | Audit-Related Fees Billed to Funds | Tax Fees Billed to Funds | All Other Fees Billed to Funds | |||||||||||||
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2013 | Audit-Related Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All Other Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | |||||||||
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||
Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception | ||||||||||||
Audit-Related Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All Other Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | ||||||||||
0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | |||||||
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2012 | Audit-Related Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All Other Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | |||||||||
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||
Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception | ||||||||||||
Audit-Related Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | Tax Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | All Other Fees Billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers | ||||||||||
0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2013 | Total Non-Audit Fees Billed to Trust | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Trust) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) | Total | ||||||||||||
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | 600 | 0 | 0 | 600 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 600 | 0 | 0 | 600 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | 600 | 0 | 0 | 600 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 600 | 0 | 0 | 600 | ||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 2,400 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 2,400 |
“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.
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2012 | Total Non-Audit Fees Billed to Trust | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Trust) | Total Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (all other engagements) | Total | ||||||||||||
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 |
“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.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Audit Committee must approve (i) all non-audit services to be performed for the Trust by the Trust’s independent accountants and (ii) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Trust’s independent accountants for the Affiliated Fund Service Providers with respect to the operations and financial reporting of the Trust. Regarding tax and research projects conducted by the independent accountants for the Trust and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (with respect to operations and financial reports of the Trust), 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.
Not applicable to this registrant.
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.
Not applicable to this registrant.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to this registrant.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable to this registrant.
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 of Trustees 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)). |
(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/MutualFunds/ShareholderResources/FundGovernance.aspx and there were no amendments during the period covered by this report. (To view the code, click on Code of Conduct.) | |
(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: See EX-99.CERT attached hereto. | |
(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 to this registrant. | |
(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 registration specifically incorporates it by reference: See 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 Investment Funds, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)
| /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy | |
Kevin J. McCarthy | ||
Vice President and Secretary |
Date: August 8, 2013
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) |
Date: August 8, 2013
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Stephen D. Foy | |
Stephen D. Foy | ||
Vice President and Controller | ||
(principal financial officer) |
Date: August 8, 2013