UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-05309
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: November 30, 2013
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders
Dear Shareholders,
I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce myself to you as the new independent chairman of the Nuveen Fund Board, effective July 1, 2013. I am honored to have been selected as chairman, with its primary responsibility to serve the interests of the Nuveen Fund shareholders. My predecessor, Robert Bremner, was the first independent director to serve as chairman of the Board and I, and my fellow Board members, plan to continue his legacy of strong independent oversight of your funds.
The global economy has hit major turning points over the last several months to a year. The developed world is gradually recovering from its financial crisis while the emerging markets appear to be struggling with the downshift of China’s growth potential. Japan is entering a new era of growth after decades of economic stagnation and many of the Eurozone nations appear to be exiting their recession. Despite the positive events, there are still potential risks. Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, defaults in Europe and fallout from the financial stress in emerging markets could all reverse the recent progress in the global economy.
On the domestic front, recent events such as the Federal Reserve decision to slow down its bond buying program beginning in January of 2014 and the federal budget compromise that would guide government spending into 2015 are both positives for the economy moving forward. Corporate fundamentals are strong as earnings per share and corporate cash are at the highest level in two decades. Unemployment is trending down and the housing market has experienced a rebound, each assisting the positive economic scenario. However, there are some issues to be watched. Interest rates are expected to increase but significant uncertainty about the timing remains. Partisan politics in Washington D.C. with their troublesome outcomes add to the uncertainties that could cause problems for the economy going forward.
In the near term, governments are focused on economic recovery and the growth of their economies, which could lead to an environment of attractive investment opportunities. Over the long term, the uncertainties mentioned earlier could hinder the potential growth. Because of this, Nuveen’s investment management teams work hard to balance return and risk with a range of investment strategies. I encourage you to read the following commentary on the management of your fund.
On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.
Sincerely,
William J. Schneider
Chairman of the Board
January 21, 2014
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
These Funds feature portfolio management by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of Nuveen Investments, Inc. Portfolio managers Christopher L. Drahn, CFA, Michael S. Hamilton and Douglas J. White, CFA, review key investment strategies and the Funds’ performance. 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.
How did the Funds perform during the six-month reporting period ended November 30, 2013?
The tables in the Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios section of this report provide each Fund’s total return performance information for its Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the six-month, one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ending November 30, 2013. Each Fund’s returns are compared with the performance of a corresponding market index and its Lipper classification average.
During the first part of this reporting period, widespread uncertainty about the next step for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) quantitative easing program and the potential impact on the economy and financial markets led to increased market volatility. After surprising the market in September 2013 with its decision to wait for additional evidence of an improving economy before making any adjustments to the program, the Fed announced on December 18 (subsequent to the close of this reporting period) that it would begin tapering its monthly bond-buying program by $10 billion (to $75 billion) in January 2014. Political debate over federal spending and headline credit stories involving Detroit and Puerto Rico also contributed to the unsettled environment during this period and prompted an increase in selling by bondholders across the fixed income markets. Although the second half of the period brought some stabilization and a rally in the municipal market, municipal bond prices generally declined for the period as a whole, especially at the longer end of the maturity spectrum, while interest rates rose. During this time, we continued to take a bottom-up approach to discovering sectors that appeared undervalued as well as individual credits that had the potential to perform well over the long term and helped us keep our Funds fully invested.
During the six-months ending November 30, 2013, the Class A Shares at NAV of the Minnesota and Nebraska Funds underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Index, while the Class A Shares at NAV of the Minnesota Intermediate and
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 (S&P) Group, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), Inc. or Fitch, Inc. (Fitch). 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 insurance guarantees only the payment of principal and interest on the bond when due, and not the value of the bonds themselves, which will fluctuate with the bond market and the financial success of the issuer and the insurer. Insurance relates specifically to the bonds in the portfolio and not to the share prices of a Fund. No representation is made as to the insurers’ ability to meet their commitments.
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Portfolio Managers’ Comments (continued)
Oregon Intermediate Funds underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index. The Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon Intermediate Funds underperformed their respective Lipper classification average, while the Minnesota Intermediate Fund outperformed its Lipper classification average. Shareholders should note that the performance of the Lipper Other States classification represents the overall average of returns for funds from multiple states with a wide variety of municipal market conditions, making direct comparisons less meaningful.
What strategies were used to manage the Funds during the six-month reporting period ended November 30, 2013? 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
During the six-month reporting period, the Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index. Much of the Fund’s underperformance stemmed from its slightly longer duration, meaning it was a bit more sensitive to interest rate changes than the benchmark, which hampered its ability to keep up with the index as interest rates rose. The Fund’s longer overall duration was due to its overweight in bonds with durations of 10 years or more, which underperformed shorter-duration securities. This yield curve positioning detracted from relative results, given that longer-term bonds suffered disproportionately as rates climbed. Worth noting is that the durations of the Fund and the benchmark extended during the reporting period, as typically occurs when rates are on the rise. After yields rose substantially through late summer, we were hesitant to continue to sell too many long duration bonds or otherwise shorten our duration, a strategy that ultimately proved beneficial to performance in the final months of the reporting period when rates drifted lower.
Credit quality positioning, sector positioning and security selection were mostly neutral factors for relative performance during the reporting period. The Fund’s modest exposure to Puerto Rico bonds was a minor disappointment. As a group, these securities came under severe pressure due to concerns about the U.S. territory’s economic and fiscal outlook. At their peak during the reporting period, Puerto Rico bonds made up less than 2% of net assets. In July, one of the Fund’s positions matured, and in September we sold additional Puerto Rico holdings, bringing our exposure to this category to under 1% of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Those bond that remained were insured, short maturity bonds, which fared far better than their uninsured and longer term counterparts.
As was the case with much of the municipal bond fund industry, the Fund experienced shareholder redemptions, requiring us to sell some securities. On many such occasions, we were able to take advantage of pockets of strong demand by investors for certain types of bond structures. For instance, we sold some debt with comparatively low coupons at prices we believed were advantageous throughout the reporting period.
Although our transaction activity was weighted toward the sell side, we made some notable purchases during the reporting period and added a number of higher coupon securities. Our goal was to enhance the Fund’s income stream. To further bolster the Fund’s income generating capacity, we increased our A-rated exposure (and decreased our overall weighting in the AA-rated category) over the course of the reporting period. Examples of purchases include Gustavus Apolphus College and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission.
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
The Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Index during the six-month reporting period. The biggest factor behind this underperformance was the portfolio’s duration, meaning its sensitivity to changes in interest rates, which was longer than that of the benchmark, making the Fund more vulnerable to the negative effects of rising rates during the reporting period. Specifically, we maintained an overweighting in bonds with durations of 10 years and longer. This allocation proved detrimental, given that these holdings were hurt the most when interest rates rose steadily during the summer. In addition, the Fund’s duration naturally drifted further upward due to the rising rate environment. Given these factors, the Fund was unable to keep pace with the index for much of the reporting period. Our willingness to maintain our long-term strategy and avoid sudden portfolio shifts in response to volatile markets enabled us to regain a significant portion of the lost ground when municipal market conditions became more favorable over the latter half of the reporting period.
Credit quality positioning, especially an overweighting in BBB-rated bonds, the lowest tier of the investment grade universe, was a lesser but still meaningful detractor. We regularly overweight lower investment grade bonds because of our confidence in the firm’s depth of research and our ability to uncover creditworthy issuers with bonds trading at attractive prices. As we mentioned, however, investors’ credit concerns mounted during the reporting period. Accordingly, the Fund’s allocation to the BBB-rated credit quality category was a disadvantage, given that the group considerably underperformed the index.
From a sector perspective, the Fund experienced mixed results from its positioning in tax-supported bonds, with an underweighting in this lagging category offset by a negative impact from bond selection. Bond selection in the education category was also detrimental. In contrast, the Fund was helped by its overweighting in housing issues, as well as by stronger-than-average performance from our individual holdings in the sector.
The Fund was hurt by its relatively modest exposure to Puerto Rico-issued bonds, which lost value in response to investors’ concerns about credit quality. However, because we sold many of our Puerto Rico bonds before the worst of the decline in their performance, we were able to minimize the overall negative impact on the Fund.
In managing the portfolio, our goal was to maintain a consistent strategy and avoid significant duration and credit quality positioning changes, especially amid difficult market conditions. Indeed, as the municipal backdrop improved late in the reporting period, we began to see a turnaround in the Fund’s results, and we believe its recovery would have been smaller had we been less patient with our investment discipline.
Throughout much of the reporting period and like most of the municipal bond fund industry, the Fund experienced investment outflows, which required us to sell securities in order to satisfy redemptions. Accordingly, our activity focused on identifying which securities could be liquidated without meaningfully disrupting the portfolio’s structure, and we sold securities across a variety of sectors, maturity ranges and credit quality segments, including Puerto Rico bonds. At period end, less than 0.4% of the portfolio was invested in Puerto Rico credits, down from about 2.1% six months earlier.
While the majority of our management activity was focused on sales to meet shareholder redemptions, we periodically took advantage of opportunities to buy bonds that we found attractive, including several education, senior care and economic development bonds. These purchases, however, were the exception rather than the rule because of the nature of Minnesota bond supply during the reporting period. The relatively limited offerings were composed primarily of higher quality and shorter duration bonds than we would typically look to buy for the Fund.
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Portfolio Managers’ Comments (continued)
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
The leading factor behind the relative underperformance of the Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund was its duration positioning. Early in the reporting period, the Fund’s duration drifted upward, a natural occurrence in a climate of rising interest rates, and this increase in the Fund’s interest rate sensitivity hampered results during the market’s summer downturn. As rates rose on the long end of the yield curve, our elevated exposure to bonds with durations of 10 years and greater proved particularly detrimental, as they were highly sensitive to the negative effects of the rising rate environment. We remained comfortable with the Fund’s positioning throughout the reporting period, believing it would be imprudent to make large shifts to the portfolio in response to what we saw as temporary challenges in the market environment. In fact, when the market rebounded in the second half of the period, the Fund’s elevated duration provided a positive impact on results that partially compensated for the earlier duration related losses.
The Fund’s sector positioning detracted from results on a relative basis. Specifically, our overweighting in the education and health care sectors had a negative effect, given that both groups lagged the index. However, the Fund’s fairly significant underweighting in transportation bonds was a modest corresponding positive, as this category slightly trailed the index.
Meanwhile, our allocation to Puerto Rico-issued bonds was disappointing, as these securities struggled amid concerns about credit quality. We began the period with a 6.6% weighting in Puerto Rico debt and had reduced this allocation to just 0.1% of the portfolio at the end of the reporting period, with most of those sales taking place before the worst of the downturn in these credits during the fall months. Accordingly, Puerto Rico bonds detracted on a relative basis, but the impact was small.
As with the other Funds profiled in this report and the municipal bond fund industry in general, the Nebraska Fund faced substantial investment outflows. Consequently, the majority of our management activity during the reporting period involved selling securities to generate the proceeds needed to fund shareholder redemptions. Our goal was to preserve the Fund’s duration, credit quality and sector exposures as best we could inspite of selling various securities, given that we liked how the Fund was positioned and wanted to be prepared to benefit in the event that market conditions normalized which, in fact, they did in the final months of the reporting period. As previously mentioned, many of these sales consisted of Puerto Rico bonds, about which we had developed concerns. Other selling activity was driven by demand for specific securities in the marketplace. Sales during the period took place across a variety of sectors, including the education, health care, housing, industrial development revenue, U.S. guaranteed, public power, general obligation and water/sewer categories.
While purchases were necessarily limited because of the emphasis on meeting shareholder redemptions, we did establish a few new positions in public power and health care bonds. As a result of our transactions during the reporting period, the Fund experienced an increase in its exposure to AA-rated bonds, counterbalanced by a comparable decrease in our A-rated allocation.
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
The Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index during the six-month reporting period, with the portfolio’s duration and credit quality positioning the main drivers of its relative results. Maintaining a longer duration than the benchmark, meaning the Fund was more sensitive to the negative effects of rising interest rates, was detrimental. Additionally, the portfolio’s larger allocation to bonds on the long end of the yield curve, between 8 and 10 years, acted as a drag, as longer dated issues declined in response to increasing rates more than shorter maturity bonds, in which the Fund had less exposure. As a natural consequence of rising
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interest rates, the durations of the Fund and the index extended. We were reluctant to alter our approach to duration, given our view that longer term bonds were both attractively valued and important contributors to the Fund’s income stream. Our patience was rewarded, and having a longer duration benefited the Fund in the fall relative to the index when interest rates drifted lower.
From a credit quality perspective, the Fund was hurt by its overweight in BBB-rated securities, specifically its holdings in Puerto Rico bonds. Securities issued by this U.S. territory which suffered steep declines amid growing concern about the island’s financial challenges. We pared back our stake in Puerto Rico bonds from about 3% at the beginning of the reporting period to roughly 1% at the end of the reporting period, which helped avoid some, but not all, of the poor performance these bonds endured.
On the positive side, the Fund was helped by favorable sector allocation. Here, our larger exposure than the benchmark to the higher education sector contributed to relative performance, as the group was one of the better-performing segments of the index. The Fund’s underweight to the utilities sector was another plus, because it trailed the benchmark.
Our transaction activity was heavier than normal during the past six months. We added some health care bonds to the portfolio. These were securities that we believed were attractively priced, produced an adequate level of income for their risk and had the potential to outperform similar securities over the long term.
Most of our management activity, however, was concentrated on the sell side. As a consequence of the downturn in the municipal bond market, both it and the Fund experienced investment outflows during the reporting period. To satisfy these shareholder redemptions, we deployed a number of strategies. In addition to eliminating some Puerto Rico holdings from the portfolio, we also sold lower coupon bonds during the summer when individual investor demand for such securities was comparatively healthy and the relative prices the bonds commanded was comparatively high. To maintain the desired duration short bonds were also sold during the reporting period when appropriate.
An Update Regarding Detroit and Puerto Rico
During this reporting period, two credit situations weighed on the municipal market. It is important to note that, while these situations received much attention from the media, they represented isolated events. On July 18, 2013, the City of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Detroit, burdened by decades of population loss, declines in the auto manufacturing industry, and significant tax base deterioration, has been under severe financial stress for an extended period. Detroit’s bankruptcy filing will likely be a lengthy one, given the complexity of its debt portfolio, number of creditors, numerous union contracts, and significant legal questions that must be addressed.
Another factor affecting the Funds’ holdings was the downgrade of debt issued by Puerto Rico. In 2012, Moody’s downgraded Puerto Rico general obligation (GO) bonds to Baa3 from Baa1, Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) senior sales tax revenue bonds to Aa3 from Aa2, and COFINA subordinate sales tax revenue bonds to A3 from A1. In October 2013, Moody’s further downgraded the COFINA senior sales tax bonds to A2, while affirming the subordinate bonds at A3. On November 14, 2013, Fitch Ratings announced that it was placing the majority of Puerto Rico issuance—with the exception of the COFINA bonds—on negative credit watch, which implies that another downgrade may be likely. While Fitch currently rates Puerto Rico issuance at BBB-, it affirmed the ratings on COFINA bonds at AA- for the senior bonds and A+ for the subordinate bonds, with stable outlooks. On December 11, 2013 (subsequent to the close of this reporting period), Moody’s announced that it also had placed its Baa3 rating on Puerto Rico GOs (and other Puerto Rico issues linked to the GO rating) on review for downgrade. These downgrades were based on Puerto Rico’s ongoing economic problems and, in the case of the COFINA bonds, the impact of these problems on the projected growth of sales tax revenues. However, the COFINA bonds were able to maintain a higher credit
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Portfolio Managers’ Comments (continued)
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 Puerto Rico’s GO bonds. For the reporting period ended November 30, 2013, Puerto Rico paper underperformed the municipal market as a whole.
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Risk Considerations and Dividend Information
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 NAV. 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 NAV. Each Fund will, over time, pay all its net investment income as dividends to shareholders. As of November 30, 2013, the Funds had positive UNII balances, based upon our best estimate, for tax purposes. The Minnesota Intermediate, Minnesota and Nebraska Municipal 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, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios for each Fund are shown on the following four 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, Note 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, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of November 30, 2013
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6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | (1.53)% | (2.40)% | 5.61% | 3.80% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (4.51)% | (5.29)% | 4.97% | 3.48% | ||||||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index* | (1.04)% | (1.88)% | 6.02% | 4.59% | ||||||||||||
Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | (1.66)% | (3.19)% | 4.42% | 3.19% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | (1.45)% | (2.25)% | 5.76% | 3.93% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | (1.83)% | (2.92)% | 4.29% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | (1.85)% | (2.85)% | 3.74% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
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6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | 0.76% | (1.52)% | 5.59% | 3.72% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (2.28)% | (4.48)% | 4.94% | 3.41% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | 0.86% | (1.36)% | 5.71% | 3.84% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | 0.47% | (2.03)% | 4.10% | |||||||||
Class C1 Shares | 0.53% | (1.97)% | 3.61% |
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
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Expense Ratios | 0.82% | 1.36% | 1.27% | 0.62% |
Effective Leverage Ratio as of November 30, 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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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of November 30, 2013
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Class A Shares at NAV | (4.79)% | (5.86)% | 7.52% | 4.17% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (8.79)% | (9.84)% | 6.61% | 3.72% | ||||||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Index* | (2.73)% | (3.57)% | 6.57% | 4.44% | ||||||||||||
Lipper Minnesota Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | (3.19)% | (4.27)% | 6.16% | 3.70% | ||||||||||||
Class C1 Shares | (4.88)% | (6.27)% | 7.03% | 3.71% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | (4.55)% | (5.64)% | 7.74% | 4.38% |
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Class C Shares | (5.00)% | (6.35)% | 6.32% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
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6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | (0.27)% | (4.66)% | 7.68% | 4.08% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (4.42)% | (8.68)% | 6.75% | (3.63)% | ||||||||||||
Class C1 Shares | (0.52)% | (5.15)% | 7.17% | 3.61% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | (0.19)% | (4.51)% | 7.86% | 4.28% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | (0.57)% | (5.15)% | 6.09% |
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
Share Class | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class C | Class C1 | Class I | |||||||||||||
Expense Ratios | 0.84% | 1.39% | 1.30% | 0.65% |
Effective Leverage Ratio as of November 30, 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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Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios (continued)
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of November 30, 2013
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | (4.95)% | (7.41)% | 6.02% | 3.68% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (8.97)% | (11.32)% | 5.12% | 3.24% | ||||||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Index* | (2.73)% | (3.57)% | 6.57% | 4.44% | ||||||||||||
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | (4.59)% | (6.06)% | 5.66% | 3.40% | ||||||||||||
Class C1 Shares | (5.15)% | (7.85)% | 5.57% | 3.26% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | (4.95)% | (7.34)% | 6.26% | 3.91% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | (5.32)% | (8.01)% | 4.29% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | (1.14)% | (5.53)% | 6.01% | 3.57% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (5.33)% | (9.47)% | 5.10% | 3.12% | ||||||||||||
Class C1 Shares | (1.41)% | (5.97)% | 5.56% | 3.14% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | (1.05)% | (5.37)% | 6.24% | 3.81% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | (1.43)% | (6.06)% | 4.07% |
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
Share Class | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class C | Class C1 | Class I | |||||||||||||
Gross Expense Ratios | 0.90% | 1.45% | 1.36% | 0.70% | ||||||||||||
Net Expense Ratios | 0.88% | 1.43% | 1.33% | 0.68% |
The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other Fund expenses through March 31, 2015, 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/or 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 November 30, 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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Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense and Effective Leverage Ratios section for further explanation of the information included within this page.
Fund Performance
Average Annual Total Returns as of November 30, 2013
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | (1.96)% | (3.25)% | 4.76% | 3.40% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (4.87)% | (6.13)% | 4.12% | 3.09% | ||||||||||||
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index* | (1.04)% | (1.88)% | 6.02% | 4.59% | ||||||||||||
Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average* | (1.66)% | (3.19)% | 4.42% | 3.19% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | (1.87)% | (2.98)% | 4.95% | 3.57% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | (2.26)% | (3.72)% | 3.74% |
Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2013 (Most Recent Calendar Quarter)
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
Class A Shares at NAV | 0.24% | (2.18)% | 4.57% | 3.30% | ||||||||||||
Class A Shares at maximum Offering Price | (2.72)% | (5.14)% | 3.94% | 2.98% | ||||||||||||
Class I Shares | 0.43% | (2.01)% | 4.74% | 3.47% |
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | Since | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | 0.04% | (2.76)% | 3.52% |
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
Share Class | ||||||||||||
Class A | Class C | Class I | ||||||||||
Expense Ratios | 0.83% | 1.38% | 0.63% |
Effective Leverage Ratio as of November 30, 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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Yields as of November 30, 2013
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
Share Class | ||||||||||||||||
Class A1 | Class C | Class C1 | Class I | |||||||||||||
Dividend Yield | 3.13% | 2.65% | 2.75% | 3.42% | ||||||||||||
SEC 30-Day Yield | 2.17% | 1.69% | 1.80% | 2.44% | ||||||||||||
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2 | 3.27% | 2.55% | 2.71% | 3.68% |
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Share Class | ||||||||||||||||
Class A1 | Class C | Class C1 | Class I | |||||||||||||
Dividend Yield | 3.63% | 3.19% | 3.31% | 3.95% | ||||||||||||
SEC 30-Day Yield | 3.39% | 2.99% | 3.09% | 3.74% | ||||||||||||
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2 | 5.11% | 4.51% | 4.66% | 5.64% |
Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Share Class | ||||||||||||||||
Class A1 | Class C | Class C1 | Class I | |||||||||||||
Dividend Yield | 3.22% | 2.78% | 2.86% | 3.54% | ||||||||||||
SEC 30-Day Yield | 2.93% | 2.51% | 2.61% | 3.26% | ||||||||||||
Taxable-Equivalent Yield3 | 4.37% | 3.74% | 3.89% | 4.86% |
1 | 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. |
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 33.7%. |
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 32.9%. |
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Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Share Class | ||||||||||||
Class A1 | Class C | Class I | ||||||||||
Dividend Yield | 2.76% | 2.26% | 3.02% | |||||||||
SEC 30-Day Yield | 1.78% | 1.29% | 2.03% | |||||||||
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2 | 2.74% | 1.99% | 3.13% |
1 | 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. |
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 35.1%. |
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Holding Summaries as of November 30, 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.
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 4.9% | |||
AA | 30.0% | |||
A | 38.3% | |||
BBB | 13.7% | |||
BB or Lower | 1.9% | |||
N/R | 11.2% |
Portfolio Composition2
Education and Civic Organizations | 27.0% | |||
Health Care | 20.6% | |||
Tax Obligation/General | 15.4% | |||
Utilities | 11.5% | |||
Transportation | 7.5% | |||
Long-Term Care | 6.6% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 6.2% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | |||
Other | 4.4% |
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 5.3% | |||
AA | 21.7% | |||
A | 32.7% | |||
BBB | 17.3% | |||
BB or Lower | 5.7% | |||
N/R | 17.3% |
Portfolio Composition2
Education and Civic Organizations | 21.3% | |||
Health Care | 20.5% | |||
Utilities | 14.9% | |||
Tax Obligation/General | 9.7% | |||
Long-Term Care | 9.6% | |||
Transportation | 6.7% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 5.6% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 1.0% | |||
Other | 10.7% |
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 Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 13.1% | |||
AA | 39.8% | |||
A | 37.6% | |||
BBB | 3.3% | |||
N/R | 6.2% |
Portfolio Composition2
Utilities | 27.0% | |||
Education and Civic Organizations | 19.5% | |||
Health Care | 12.4% | |||
Tax Obligation/General | 12.3% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 10.0% | |||
Long-Term Care | 9.4% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 2.0% | |||
Other | 7.4% |
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Bond Credit Quality1
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 14.2% | |||
AA | 40.7% | |||
A | 25.9% | |||
BBB | 15.8% | |||
BB or Lower | 0.8% | |||
N/R | 2.6% |
Portfolio Composition2
Tax Obligation/General | 28.5% | |||
Health Care | 17.2% | |||
Tax Obligation/Limited | 15.4% | |||
Education and Civic Organizations | 9.7% | |||
U.S. Guaranteed | 9.2% | |||
Housing/Multifamily | 5.8% | |||
Water and Sewer | 5.8% | |||
Short-Term Investments | 0.8% | |||
Other | 7.6% |
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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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
Actual Performance | Hypothetical 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 (6/01/13) | $ | 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 (11/30/13) | $ | 984.70 | $ | 981.70 | $ | 981.50 | $ | 985.50 | $ | 1,020.91 | $ | 1,018.15 | $ | 1,018.65 | $ | 1,021.91 | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.13 | $ | 6.86 | $ | 6.36 | $ | 3.14 | $ | 4.20 | $ | 6.98 | $ | 6.48 | $ | 3.19 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .83%, 1.38%, 1.28% and .63% for Classes A, C, C1 and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Actual Performance | Hypothetical 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 (6/01/13) | $ | 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 (11/30/13) | $ | 952.10 | $ | 950.00 | $ | 951.20 | $ | 954.50 | $ | 1,020.76 | $ | 1,018.00 | $ | 1,018.50 | $ | 1,021.76 | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.21 | $ | 6.89 | $ | 6.41 | $ | 3.23 | $ | 4.36 | $ | 7.13 | $ | 6.63 | $ | 3.35 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .86%, 1.41%, 1.31% and .66% for Classes A, C, C1 and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Actual Performance | Hypothetical 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 (6/01/13) | $ | 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 (11/30/13) | $ | 950.50 | $ | 946.80 | $ | 948.50 | $ | 950.50 | $ | 1,020.66 | $ | 1,017.90 | $ | 1,018.40 | $ | 1,021.66 | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.30 | $ | 6.98 | $ | 6.50 | $ | 3.32 | $ | 4.46 | $ | 7.23 | $ | 6.73 | $ | 3.45 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .88%, 1.43%, 1.33% and .68% for Classes A, C, C1 and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, mulitplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Actual Performance | Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
A Shares | C Shares | I Shares | A Shares | C Shares | I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Account Value (6/01/13) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | ||||||||||||
Ending Account Value (11/30/13) | $ | 980.40 | $ | 977.40 | $ | 981.30 | $ | 1,020.86 | $ | 1,018.10 | $ | 1,021.86 | ||||||||||||
Expenses Incurred During Period | $ | 4.17 | $ | 6.89 | $ | 3.18 | $ | 4.26 | $ | 7.03 | $ | 3.24 |
For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .84%, 1.39% and .64% for Classes A, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, mulitplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 98.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 98.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 26.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 330 | Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Spectrum Building Company, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/01/32 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | $ | 303,089 | ||||||||||||
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– | 203,221 | ||||||||||||||
Itasca County, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Charles K. Blandin Foundation, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
635 | 4.000%, 5/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 675,481 | ||||||||||||||
255 | 4.000%, 5/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 270,565 | ||||||||||||||
1,300 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Yinghua Academy Charter School, Series 2013A, 6.000%, 7/01/33 | 7/23 at 100.00 | BB | 1,257,789 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Blake School Project, Refunding Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
550 | 4.000%, 9/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 606,980 | ||||||||||||||
315 | 4.000%, 9/01/21 | 9/20 at 100.00 | A2 | 339,513 | ||||||||||||||
3,495 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, National Marrow Donor Program Project, Series 2010, 4.250%, 8/01/20 | 8/18 at 100.00 | BBB | 3,570,099 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 829,148 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,085,514 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 391,691 | ||||||||||||||
1,295 | 5.000%, 5/01/20 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa3 | 1,326,015 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,184,771 | ||||||||||||||
1,185 | 5.500%, 5/01/19 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,239,451 | ||||||||||||||
1,050 | 5.500%, 5/01/24 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,069,331 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,732,389 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 300,615 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 159,939 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Series 2012-7R: | ||||||||||||||||||
200 | 4.000%, 12/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 208,806 | ||||||||||||||
310 | 3.375%, 12/01/22 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 299,798 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, College of St. Scholastica, Series 2007-6S: | ||||||||||||||||||
360 | 4.375%, 12/01/16 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 390,985 | ||||||||||||||
380 | 4.500%, 12/01/17 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 419,634 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 769,268 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gustavus Adolfus College, Series 2010-7B: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,530 | 5.000%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 1,768,757 | ||||||||||||||
1,040 | 5.000%, 10/01/23 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,152,954 | ||||||||||||||
175 | 4.250%, 10/01/24 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 181,846 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gustavus Adolfus College, Series 2013-7W: | ||||||||||||||||||
350 | 4.000%, 10/01/21 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 374,087 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 10/01/22 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 282,753 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 10/01/23 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 563,280 | ||||||||||||||
990 | 4.250%, 10/01/28 | 10/23 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,000,276 |
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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 of Minnesota, Refunding Series 2010E: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | 4.125%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | $ | 1,069,710 | ||||||||||||
1,370 | 4.375%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 1,459,447 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.500%, 10/01/21 | 10/20 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 526,890 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 10/01/29 | 10/20 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 256,385 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hamline University, Series 2011-7K1: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | 4.250%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 1,078,440 | ||||||||||||||
625 | 6.000%, 10/01/32 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 658,450 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 324,912 | ||||||||||||||
340 | 5.000%, 5/01/15 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 356,215 | ||||||||||||||
355 | 5.000%, 5/01/16 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 371,312 | ||||||||||||||
370 | 5.000%, 5/01/17 | 5/15 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 385,407 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Catherine University, Series 2012-7Q: | ||||||||||||||||||
740 | 5.000%, 10/01/23 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 812,661 | ||||||||||||||
490 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 528,994 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Olaf College, Refunding Series 2007-6O, 5.000%, 10/01/16 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 558,445 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 543,480 | ||||||||||||||
1,250 | 5.000%, 4/01/24 | 4/17 at 100.00 | A2 | 1,397,400 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,126,447 | ||||||||||||||
1,075 | 4.500%, 10/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 1,226,446 | ||||||||||||||
1,975 | 4.500%, 10/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 2,257,188 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Saint Thomas, Series 2013-7U: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.000%, 4/01/25 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A2 | 2,078,240 | ||||||||||||||
775 | 4.000%, 4/01/26 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A2 | 797,839 | ||||||||||||||
300 | 4.000%, 4/01/27 | 4/23 at 100.00 | A2 | 304,080 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 321,079 | ||||||||||||||
385 | 4.300%, 10/01/20 | 10/18 at 100.00 | A2 | 420,012 | ||||||||||||||
145 | 4.500%, 10/01/22 | 10/18 at 100.00 | A2 | 155,942 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota State Colleges and University, General Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
985 | 4.000%, 10/01/22 | 10/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,054,679 | ||||||||||||||
1,755 | 4.000%, 10/01/23 | 10/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,858,440 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota State Colleges and University, General Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,515 | 4.250%, 10/01/24 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,634,821 | ||||||||||||||
855 | 4.375%, 10/01/25 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 918,911 | ||||||||||||||
905 | 4.500%, 10/01/26 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 967,979 | ||||||||||||||
Moorhead, Minnesota, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Concordia College Corporation Project, Series 2005A: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 4.100%, 12/15/14 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 516,675 | ||||||||||||||
880 | 4.200%, 12/15/15 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 935,405 | ||||||||||||||
925 | 4.300%, 12/15/16 | 12/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 980,852 | ||||||||||||||
1,005 | 5.000%, 12/15/18 | 12/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,062,144 | ||||||||||||||
1,060 | 5.000%, 12/15/19 | 12/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,112,809 | ||||||||||||||
400 | Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, PACT Charter School Project, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 12/01/26 | 12/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 400,000 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,043,810 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 230,590 | ||||||||||||||
700 | 5.000%, 7/01/33 | 7/23 at 100.00 | BB+ | 624,379 |
Nuveen Investments | 25 |
Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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– | $ | 170,254 | ||||||||||||
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 | 2,559,153 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 12/01/19 | 6/19 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,206,283 | ||||||||||||||
University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
800 | 4.000%, 2/01/25 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 857,168 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.000%, 2/01/27 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 2,080,440 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,169,946 | ||||||||||||||
61,495 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 65,358,204 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 20.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
735 | Aitkin, Minnesota Health Care Revenue Bonds, Riverwood Healthcare Center, Series 2006, 5.250%, 2/01/15 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 749,399 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,376,582 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 404,316 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 646,411 | ||||||||||||||
400 | 4.000%, 4/01/26 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 385,152 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,098,580 | ||||||||||||||
585 | 4.500%, 5/01/23 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 590,247 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,807,400 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,036,180 | ||||||||||||||
4,550 | 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 | 5,325,775 | ||||||||||||||
680 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Health Care System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Health Services, Series 2008B, 6.500%, 11/15/38 – AGC Insured | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 777,356 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,091,470 | ||||||||||||||
1,035 | Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Essentia Health Obligated Group, Series 2008C-1, 5.500%, 2/15/25 – AGC Insured | 2/20 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,145,424 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 1997A: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 5.500%, 11/15/17 – NPFG Insured | 2/14 at 100.00 | A | 250,948 | ||||||||||||||
10 | 5.750%, 11/15/26 – NPFG Insured | 2/14 at 100.00 | A | 10,011 | ||||||||||||||
1,780 | Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Health Care Facilities Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.750%, 12/01/15 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,782,261 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 260,799 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 4.050%, 12/01/26 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 235,133 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 4.150%, 12/01/27 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 234,600 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Northern Itasca Hospital District, Minnesota, Health Facilities Gross Revenue Bonds, Series 2013C, 5.400%, 12/01/33 | 12/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 498,785 | ||||||||||||||
Northfield, Minnesota, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006: | ||||||||||||||||||
920 | 5.000%, 11/01/14 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 945,401 | ||||||||||||||
1,080 | 5.500%, 11/01/17 | 11/16 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,168,981 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,032,397 | ||||||||||||||
1,470 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic, Series 2011C, 4.500%, 11/15/38 (Mandatory put 11/15/21) | No Opt. Call | AA | 1,643,328 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Olmsted Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 5.125%, 7/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A– | $ | 1,098,570 | ||||||||||||
500 | Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Olmsted Medical Center Project, Series 2013, 3.000%, 7/01/25 | 7/23 at 100.00 | A– | 456,380 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,058,400 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,107,536 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,669,775 | ||||||||||||||
1,455 | 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 | 1,517,012 | ||||||||||||||
1,350 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, HealthPartners Obligated Group, Series 2006, 5.250%, 5/15/19 | 11/16 at 100.00 | A | 1,453,640 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Allina Health System, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 11/15/19 – NPFG Insured | 11/17 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,361,520 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 3,341,695 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,138,396 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,568,939 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 2/01/20 | 2/14 at 100.00 | A– | 502,560 | ||||||||||||||
Saint Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Midway Campus, Series 2005A: | ||||||||||||||||||
485 | 5.250%, 5/01/15 | No Opt. Call | BB+ | 515,230 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 5.750%, 5/01/25 | 5/15 at 100.00 | BB+ | 2,049,200 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,827,554 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,913,269 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,076,200 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 491,678 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 7/01/34 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 238,398 | ||||||||||||||
46,945 | Total Health Care | 49,882,888 | ||||||||||||||||
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 | 518,200 | ||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
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+ | 949,994 | ||||||||||||||
885 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Homeownership Finance Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 2011D, 4.375%, 7/01/26 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 923,294 | ||||||||||||||
560 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2012A, 3.750%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 567,028 | ||||||||||||||
190 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2012C, 3.750%, 1/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 195,615 | ||||||||||||||
2,560 | Total Housing/Single Family | 2,635,931 |
Nuveen Investments | 27 |
Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 6.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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 | $ | 578,278 | ||||||||||||
800 | Chisago City, Minnesota, Housing and Health Care Revenue Bonds, CDL Homes, LLC Project, Series 2013B, 6.000%, 8/01/33 | 8/23 at 100.00 | N/R | 800,504 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,379,098 | ||||||||||||||
1,650 | 4.750%, 11/15/28 | 11/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,510,691 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,010,820 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,315,185 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 909,150 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,150,100 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 939,250 | ||||||||||||||
2,270 | Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Health Care and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Refunding Series 2013, 5.125%, 1/01/39 | 1/23 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,966,524 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 624,075 | ||||||||||||||
310 | 5.300%, 5/01/27 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 307,520 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.300%, 11/01/27 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 495,900 | ||||||||||||||
515 | 5.500%, 11/01/32 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 501,399 | ||||||||||||||
575 | Worthington, Minnesota, Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Meadows of Worthington Project, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 11/01/17 | 11/14 at 101.00 | N/R | 573,258 | ||||||||||||||
16,710 | Total Long-Term Care | 16,061,752 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 15.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2007D, 5.000%, 2/01/24 | 2/17 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 558,815 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 2/01/20 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,137,680 | ||||||||||||||
Anoka County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement, Series 2008C: | ||||||||||||||||||
285 | 4.100%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 321,577 | ||||||||||||||
595 | 4.200%, 2/01/19 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 661,711 | ||||||||||||||
Bemidji, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Sales Tax Series 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||
635 | 5.500%, 2/01/23 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 742,601 | ||||||||||||||
750 | 5.500%, 2/01/24 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 869,183 | ||||||||||||||
875 | 5.500%, 2/01/25 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,004,929 | ||||||||||||||
1,010 | 5.500%, 2/01/26 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,151,683 | ||||||||||||||
1,150 | 5.500%, 2/01/27 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,300,673 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 3,095,196 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 360,182 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,310,664 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,084,470 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 504,540 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 554,951 | ||||||||||||||
215 | 4.500%, 1/01/20 | 7/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 235,814 |
28 | Nuveen Investments |
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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 | $ | 1,262,629 | ||||||||||||
Duluth, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, DECC Improvement Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,160 | 4.500%, 2/01/21 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,276,673 | ||||||||||||||
465 | 4.500%, 2/01/22 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 506,952 | ||||||||||||||
1,100 | 4.625%, 2/01/24 | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,174,866 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 476,294 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 2,179,325 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,174,702 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,039,440 | ||||||||||||||
1,665 | Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2013A, 5.000%, 8/01/25 | 8/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,950,597 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2013D, 3.500%, 10/01/28 | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,957,360 | ||||||||||||||
Minnetonka Independent School District 276, Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013H: | ||||||||||||||||||
525 | 4.000%, 2/01/25 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aaa | 560,789 | ||||||||||||||
600 | 4.000%, 2/01/26 | 2/23 at 100.00 | Aaa | 633,096 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,272,323 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 655,991 | ||||||||||||||
1,605 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, 6.000%, 7/01/14 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A | 1,607,520 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 543,780 | ||||||||||||||
1,140 | Rochester, Minnesota, General Obligation Waste Water Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.000%, 12/01/18 | 6/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,250,272 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,064,640 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Shakopee Independent School District 720, Scott County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 2/01/23 | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | 1,182,290 | ||||||||||||||
640 | Wright County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Jail Series 2007A, 4.500%, 12/01/20 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 700,966 | ||||||||||||||
34,360 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 37,365,174 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 6.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,910 | Duluth Independent School District 709, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008B, 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,140,461 | ||||||||||||||
780 | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 799,781 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 748,181 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 12/15/29 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,075,670 | ||||||||||||||
505 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund Series 2006-1A, 4.625%, 12/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | A+ | 521,615 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 2,262,420 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund Series 2013-1, 4.000%, 6/01/28 | 6/21 at 100.00 | A+ | 988,070 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 999,870 | ||||||||||||||
400 | 5.350%, 2/01/30 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 361,388 | ||||||||||||||
1,040 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Village at St. Anthony Falls Project, Refunding Series 2004, 5.000%, 2/01/17 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,041,862 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 569,618 |
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,185 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Nonprofit Housing Bonds, State Appropriation Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/01/27 | 8/21 at 100.00 | AA | $ | 1,280,203 | ||||||||||||
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Recreational Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Jimmy Lee Recreational Center, Series 2008: | ||||||||||||||||||
180 | 4.500%, 12/01/19 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 197,651 | ||||||||||||||
290 | 4.500%, 12/01/20 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 314,085 | ||||||||||||||
Stevens County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
315 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 341,762 | ||||||||||||||
325 | 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 352,277 | ||||||||||||||
340 | 4.100%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 368,356 | ||||||||||||||
640 | Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | BBB | 713,971 | ||||||||||||||
14,190 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 15,077,241 | ||||||||||||||||
Transportation – 7.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
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– | 1,114,760 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 1/01/20 | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,125,870 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 1/01/21 | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA– | 559,880 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,238,265 | ||||||||||||||
1,510 | 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 | 1,519,694 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,561,486 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Refunding Series 2012B: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,550 | 5.000%, 1/01/29 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 2,724,650 | ||||||||||||||
2,750 | 5.000%, 1/01/30 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 2,920,775 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 863,234 | ||||||||||||||
895 | 4.125%, 8/01/23 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 942,113 | ||||||||||||||
935 | 4.250%, 8/01/24 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 981,759 | ||||||||||||||
575 | 4.250%, 8/01/25 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 592,664 | ||||||||||||||
16,995 | Total Transportation | 18,145,150 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 2.9% (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
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) | 637,273 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 559,025 | ||||||||||||||
1,050 | 5.000%, 9/01/18 (Pre-refunded 9/01/16) | 9/16 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 1,173,953 | ||||||||||||||
1,110 | 5.000%, 9/01/19 (Pre-refunded 9/01/16) | 9/16 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 1,241,036 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Duluth Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Benedictine Health System – St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic, Series 2004, 5.375%, 2/15/22 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | 1,011,070 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 1,240,493 | ||||||||||||||
465 | Pine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 4.500%, 2/01/16 (ETM) | No Opt. Call | AA– (4) | 504,093 | ||||||||||||||
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 | AA– (4) | 417,367 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 220,832 | ||||||||||||||
6,475 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 7,005,142 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Utilities – 11.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,010 | Chaska, Minnesota, Electric Revenue Bonds, Generating Facility Project, Refunding Series 2005A, 4.200%, 10/01/15 | No Opt. Call | A3 | $ | 1,074,802 | ||||||||||||
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 | 2,250,070 | ||||||||||||||
1,140 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/25 – AGM Insured | 10/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,208,856 | ||||||||||||||
Hutchinson, Minnesota, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 12/01/25 | 12/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 554,985 | ||||||||||||||
670 | 5.000%, 12/01/26 | 12/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 736,638 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Litchfield, Minnesota, Electric Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 2/01/29 – AGC Insured | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 536,690 | ||||||||||||||
340 | Marshall, Minnesota, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 3.750%, 7/01/18 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 371,358 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2007: | ||||||||||||||||||
420 | 4.125%, 10/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A3 | 467,918 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.250%, 10/01/22 | 10/17 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,139,630 | ||||||||||||||
Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
460 | 5.000%, 1/01/17 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | A– | 516,723 | ||||||||||||||
1,050 | 5.000%, 1/01/19 – AGC Insured | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,188,075 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 2,418,384 | ||||||||||||||
2,940 | Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A-1, 5.000%, 1/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A– | 3,393,965 | ||||||||||||||
1,430 | Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 1/01/30 | 1/23 at 100.00 | A– | 1,513,426 | ||||||||||||||
Rochester, Minnesota, Electric Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013B: | ||||||||||||||||||
350 | 5.000%, 12/01/25 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 403,519 | ||||||||||||||
570 | 5.000%, 12/01/33 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 616,130 | ||||||||||||||
615 | 5.000%, 12/01/43 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 650,221 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 306,045 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 2,990,610 | ||||||||||||||
5,000 | 0.000%, 1/01/21 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 4,051,350 | ||||||||||||||
1,250 | Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 1/01/29 | 1/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 1,368,350 | ||||||||||||||
27,425 | Total Utilities | 27,757,745 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/16 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 494,790 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 228,155 | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $230,192,345) | 240,302,217 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,876,138 | Federated Minnesota Municipal Cash Trust, 0.010% (5) | $ | 1,876,138 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,876,138) | 1,876,138 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $232,068,483) – 99.0% | 242,178,355 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.0% | 2,409,738 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 244,588,093 |
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Nuveen Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(3) | Ratings: 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. |
(ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 98.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 98.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Staples – 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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+ | $ | 1,880,028 | ||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 21.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
660 | Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Spectrum Building Company, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/01/43 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 562,789 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,542,960 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Baytown Township, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Saint Croix Preparatory Academy Project, Series 2008, 5.750%, 8/01/42 | 8/16 at 102.00 | BB | 1,805,900 | ||||||||||||||
800 | Chaska, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, World Learner School Project, Series, 8.000%, 12/01/43 | 12/21 at 100.00 | BB+ | 887,664 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 202,266 | ||||||||||||||
785 | 5.000%, 12/01/43 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 680,257 | ||||||||||||||
1,135 | Deephaven, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Eagle Ridge Academy Project, Series 2013A, 5.500%, 7/01/43 | 7/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,047,980 | ||||||||||||||
Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Duluth Public Schools Academy, Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,750 | 5.600%, 11/01/30 | 11/18 at 102.00 | BBB– | 1,734,810 | ||||||||||||||
875 | 5.875%, 11/01/40 | 11/20 at 100.00 | BBB– | 855,864 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Yinghua Academy Charter School, Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,675 | 6.000%, 7/01/43 | 7/23 at 100.00 | BB | 2,547,135 | ||||||||||||||
1,260 | 6.125%, 7/01/48 | 7/23 at 100.00 | BB | 1,193,522 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, National Marrow Donor Program Project, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
150 | 4.250%, 8/01/20 | 8/18 at 100.00 | BBB | 153,224 | ||||||||||||||
4,100 | 4.875%, 8/01/25 | 8/18 at 100.00 | BBB | 4,109,627 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,752,410 | ||||||||||||||
820 | 5.500%, 5/01/27 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 831,234 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | 5.500%, 5/01/37 | 5/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,502,355 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 273,353 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,921,612 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gustavus Adolfus College, Series 2010-7B, 5.000%, 10/01/31 | 10/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,052,630 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hamline University, Series 2011-7K1: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 6.000%, 10/01/32 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 658,450 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 6.000%, 10/01/40 | 10/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 2,079,580 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 30,233 | ||||||||||||||
325 | Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Catherine University, Series 2012-7Q, 5.000%, 10/01/25 | 10/22 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 346,860 | ||||||||||||||
1,625 | Moorhead, Minnesota, Golf Course Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998B, 5.875%, 12/01/21 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,625,358 | ||||||||||||||
550 | Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, PACT Charter School Project, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 12/01/33 | 12/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 551,408 |
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Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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+ | $ | 1,521,907 | ||||||||||||
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– | 1,550,010 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,202,355 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,103,480 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 2,239,818 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 180,579 | ||||||||||||||
185 | 2.600%, 3/01/18 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 178,562 | ||||||||||||||
640 | 4.625%, 3/01/43 | 3/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | 517,050 | ||||||||||||||
1,300 | St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Higher Ground Academy Charter School, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 12/01/33 | 12/22 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,169,285 | ||||||||||||||
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Performing Arts Facility Revenue Bonds, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
330 | 1.950%, 7/01/16 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 330,083 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 2.050%, 7/01/17 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 200,016 | ||||||||||||||
1,035 | 2.200%, 7/01/18 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,029,515 | ||||||||||||||
1,540 | University of Minnesota, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.250%, 12/01/29 | 12/20 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,751,427 | ||||||||||||||
44,830 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 43,923,568 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 20.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 2,450,561 | ||||||||||||||
Glencoe, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Glencoe Regional Health Services Project, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
375 | 4.000%, 4/01/22 | No Opt. Call | BBB | 381,851 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.000%, 4/01/27 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 472,225 | ||||||||||||||
760 | 4.000%, 4/01/31 | 4/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 681,902 | ||||||||||||||
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 | A2 | 2,587,725 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 26,316 | ||||||||||||||
1,800 | 4.500%, 5/01/23 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,816,146 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | 5.250%, 5/01/25 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,021,230 | ||||||||||||||
135 | 5.250%, 5/01/37 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 133,826 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis Health Care System, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
70 | 6.000%, 11/15/18 | No Opt. Call | A | 78,023 | ||||||||||||||
3,215 | 6.625%, 11/15/28 | 11/18 at 100.00 | A | 3,739,624 | ||||||||||||||
245 | 6.750%, 11/15/32 | 11/18 at 100.00 | A | 281,890 | ||||||||||||||
685 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Health Care System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Health Services, Series 2008B, 6.500%, 11/15/38 – AGC Insured | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 783,071 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 133,923 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 2,544,624 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,034,919 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 136,496 | ||||||||||||||
125 | Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2000A, 6.375%, 11/15/29 | 2/14 at 100.00 | A | 125,460 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District, Minnesota, Gross Revenue Health Care Facilities Bonds, Series 2003C, 6.200%, 12/01/22 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 1,000,550 | ||||||||||||
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– | 1,838,975 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 26,460 | ||||||||||||||
60 | 5.500%, 5/01/39 – AGC Insured | 5/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 62,768 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,105,516 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,298,565 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 15,639 | ||||||||||||||
2,625 | 5.750%, 7/01/39 | 7/19 at 100.00 | A | 2,733,465 | ||||||||||||||
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 | A | 2,083,278 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 3,217,131 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 340,359 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 2,084,658 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 917,010 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,837,350 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,237,913 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 175,272 | ||||||||||||||
1,100 | 6.000%, 11/15/30 | 11/15 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,120,790 | ||||||||||||||
Winona, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Winona Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 3.750%, 7/01/21 | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 507,600 | ||||||||||||||
350 | 4.000%, 7/01/22 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 350,221 | ||||||||||||||
1,270 | 4.500%, 7/01/24 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 1,287,488 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 7/01/34 | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | 476,795 | ||||||||||||||
40,760 | Total Health Care | 42,147,615 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily – 4.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,920 | Dakota County Community Development Agency, Minnesota, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Ebenezer Project, Series 2000, 5.900%, 4/20/42 | 1/14 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,921,670 | ||||||||||||||
1,975 | 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 | 1,990,464 | ||||||||||||||
845 | 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 | Aa1 | 848,507 | ||||||||||||||
1,250 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Keeler Apartments, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 10/01/37 | 10/15 at 102.00 | N/R | 1,096,763 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,411,475 | ||||||||||||||
8,490 | Total Housing/Multifamily | 8,268,879 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
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+ | 110,991 |
Nuveen Investments | 35 |
Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 139 | 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+ | $ | 144,007 | ||||||||||||
635 | 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+ | 680,510 | ||||||||||||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Homeownership Finance Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 2011B: | ||||||||||||||||||
85 | 4.000%, 7/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 90,317 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 5,006 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 46,947 | ||||||||||||||
665 | 4.700%, 1/01/31 | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aaa | 699,101 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 25,451 | ||||||||||||||
35 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2006Q, 5.250%, 7/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 35,466 | ||||||||||||||
2,845 | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2007D, 4.700%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA+ | 2,860,050 | ||||||||||||||
65 | 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+ | 64,444 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 10,511 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 5,243 | ||||||||||||||
4,669 | Total Housing/Single Family | 4,778,044 | ||||||||||||||||
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– | 3,553,605 | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 9.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 1,514,760 | ||||||||||||||
1,600 | Center City, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hazelden Foundation Project, Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/01/41 | 11/19 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,615,040 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Chisago City, Minnesota, Housing and Health Care Revenue Bonds, CDL Homes, LLC Project, Series 2013B, 6.000%, 8/01/43 | 8/23 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,467,330 | ||||||||||||||
1,125 | Cold Spring, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Assumption Home, Inc., Refunding Series 2013, 5.200%, 3/01/43 | 7/20 at 100.00 | N/R | 986,141 | ||||||||||||||
820 | 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 | 772,620 | ||||||||||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Walker Minneapolis Campus Project, Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
450 | 5.000%, 11/15/24 | 11/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 443,282 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | 4.750%, 11/15/28 | 11/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,373,355 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,532,909 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,096,150 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 929,940 | ||||||||||||||
2,059 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Nursing Home Revenue Bonds, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, Series 2006, 5.630%, 10/01/33 | 4/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 1,958,292 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 854,690 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 632,919 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,715 | Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Health Care and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Refunding Series 2013, 5.125%, 1/01/39 | 1/23 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 1,485,722 | ||||||||||||
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 | 260,148 | ||||||||||||||
680 | 5.000%, 11/01/23 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 680,388 | ||||||||||||||
700 | 5.500%, 11/01/32 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 681,513 | ||||||||||||||
330 | 6.000%, 5/01/47 | 5/19 at 102.00 | N/R | 331,287 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,205,352 | ||||||||||||||
20,954 | Total Long-Term Care | 19,821,838 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 9.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | Bemidji Independent School District 31, Beltrami County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 4/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 1,178,670 | ||||||||||||||
10,000 | Bemidji, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Sales Tax Series 2011, 6.000%, 2/01/41 | 2/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 11,275,600 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,091,780 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,554,739 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Hennepin County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 12/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 1,198,470 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,352,060 | ||||||||||||||
535 | 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 | 624,142 | ||||||||||||||
420 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1999, 5.250%, 7/01/18 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A | 401,365 | ||||||||||||||
285 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Refunding Series 2007A, 5.500%, 7/01/19 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A | 272,432 | ||||||||||||||
10 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/20 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | BBB– | 8,208 | ||||||||||||||
17,680 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 19,957,466 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 5.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 81.23 | Aa2 | 1,108,700 | ||||||||||||||
2,840 | 0.000%, 2/01/28 – AGM Insured | 2/22 at 77.70 | Aa2 | 1,480,265 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | Duluth Independent School District 709, Minnesota, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008B, 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 2,241,320 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 590,909 | ||||||||||||||
2,035 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund Series 2013-1, 4.750%, 6/01/39 | 6/21 at 100.00 | A+ | 2,026,046 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 371,848 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,080,193 | ||||||||||||||
1,055 | 4.000%, 2/01/23 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 1,105,313 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Recreational Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Jimmy Lee Recreational Center, Series 2008, 4.750%, 12/01/26 | 12/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 519,800 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 145,449 | ||||||||||||||
800 | 5.000%, 3/01/29 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 764,560 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 26,180 | ||||||||||||||
13,405 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 11,460,583 |
Nuveen Investments | 37 |
Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Minnesota Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Transportation – 6.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,000 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, Mosaic Parking, LLC Project, Series 2010A, 8.500%, 1/01/41 | 1/21 at 100.00 | N/R | $ | 1,011,230 | ||||||||||||
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– | 4,446,680 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 3,160,411 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 110,616 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 296,200 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 2,112,920 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,128,978 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | 5.000%, 8/01/35 | 8/18 at 102.00 | A+ | 1,534,470 | ||||||||||||||
13,135 | Total Transportation | 13,801,505 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 1.8% (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) | 5,042 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 5.125%, 2/01/24 (Pre-refunded 2/01/14) | 2/14 at 100.00 | AA (4) | 5,042 | ||||||||||||||
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 | AA– (4) | 1,096,440 | ||||||||||||||
1,890 | 5.000%, 2/01/31 (Pre-refunded 2/01/16) | 2/16 at 100.00 | AA– (4) | 2,072,272 | ||||||||||||||
410 | Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 1983A, | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 472,287 | ||||||||||||||
3,310 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 3,651,083 | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities – 14.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
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– | 1,129,902 | ||||||||||||||
15 | Chaska, Minnesota, Electric Revenue Bonds, Generating Facility Project, Refunding Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 | 10/15 at 100.00 | A3 | 15,614 | ||||||||||||||
45 | Chaska, Minnesota, Electric Revenue Bonds, Generating Facility Project, Series 2000A, 6.100%, 10/01/30 | 2/14 at 100.00 | A3 | 45,154 | ||||||||||||||
235 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34 | 10/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 227,882 | ||||||||||||||
5,045 | Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 | 10/20 at 100.00 | A3 | 5,328,529 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 2,182,580 | ||||||||||||||
Northern Municipal Power Agency, Minnesota, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
945 | 5.000%, 1/01/18 – AGC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 1,087,856 | ||||||||||||||
75 | 5.000%, 1/01/20 – AGC Insured | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 83,416 | ||||||||||||||
Rochester, Minnesota, Electric Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013B: | ||||||||||||||||||
805 | 5.000%, 12/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 956,767 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 12/01/26 | 12/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 284,765 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,348,853 | ||||||||||||||
1,825 | 0.000%, 1/01/21 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 1,478,743 | ||||||||||||||
65 | 0.000%, 1/01/22 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 50,079 | ||||||||||||||
3,055 | 0.000%, 1/01/23 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,234,671 | ||||||||||||||
10,530 | 0.000%, 1/01/24 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 7,274,335 | ||||||||||||||
4,795 | 0.000%, 1/01/25 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 3,134,683 | ||||||||||||||
6,230 | 0.000%, 1/01/26 – NPFG Insured | No Opt. Call | A+ | 3,855,124 | ||||||||||||||
38,535 | Total Utilities | 30,718,953 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 212,068 | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $199,971,209) | 203,963,167 |
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Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.0% | ||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 1.0% | ||||||||||||||
2,078,977 | Federated Minnesota Municipal Cash Trust, 0.010% (5) | $ | 2,078,977 | |||||||||||
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $2,078,977) | 2,078,977 | |||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $202,050,186) – 99.1% | 206,042,144 | |||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.9% | 1,895,649 | |||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 207,937,793 |
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(3) | Ratings: 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. |
(ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 97.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 97.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 19.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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 | $ | 1,014,235 | ||||||||||||
1,000 | Douglas County, Nebraska, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Creighton University Projects, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.500%, 7/01/30 | 7/20 at 100.00 | A3 | 1,068,180 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 652,647 | ||||||||||||||
410 | 4.000%, 4/01/32 | 4/22 at 100.00 | A– | 386,622 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Washington University, Series 2008A, 5.375%, 3/15/39 | 3/18 at 100.00 | AAA | 549,820 | ||||||||||||||
525 | Nebraska Educational Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Clarkson College Project, Refunding Series 2011, 5.450%, 9/01/35 | 5/21 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 550,972 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,449,218 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, Nebraska, Flood Protection and Water Quality Enhancement Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 4.250%, 12/15/33 | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 496,655 | ||||||||||||||
750 | 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 | 619,575 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 84,205 | ||||||||||||||
1,125 | 5.000%, 7/01/42 | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,174,376 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,160,546 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Omaha Health & Recreation Project, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/15/33 | 5/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 1,056,006 | ||||||||||||||
350 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Omaha Student Facilities Project, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/32 | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 375,592 | ||||||||||||||
500 | University of Nebraska, Revenue Bonds, Omaha Student Housing Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 5/15/23 | 2/14 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 501,975 | ||||||||||||||
12,300 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 12,140,624 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 12.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 1,052,580 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 357,748 | ||||||||||||||
1,210 | 5.500%, 11/01/38 | 11/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 1,217,962 | ||||||||||||||
610 | Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/38 | 6/16 at 100.00 | A– | 561,908 | ||||||||||||||
Lincoln County Hospital Authority 1, Nebraska, Hospital Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Great Plains Regional Medical Center Project, Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,220 | 4.000%, 11/01/37 | No Opt. Call | A– | 1,848,328 | ||||||||||||||
2,775 | 5.000%, 11/01/42 | No Opt. Call | A– | 2,702,462 | ||||||||||||||
8,160 | Total Health Care | 7,740,988 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 1.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2013C: | ||||||||||||||||||
565 | 2.550%, 1/01/22 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 544,875 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 2.750%, 7/01/23 | 1/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 194,884 | ||||||||||||||
765 | Total Housing/Single Family | 739,759 |
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Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 9.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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 | $ | 100,106 | ||||||||||||
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– | 260,925 | ||||||||||||||
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 | AA– | 928,935 | ||||||||||||||
240 | Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Three Crowns Park Plaza, Series 2006A, 5.875%, 2/15/26 | 2/16 at 100.00 | N/R | 238,685 | ||||||||||||||
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 | AA– | 3,493,828 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 601,374 | ||||||||||||||
220 | Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/23 | No Opt. Call | A– | 237,664 | ||||||||||||||
5,695 | Total Long-Term Care | 5,861,517 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 12.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 362,971 | ||||||||||||||
3,050 | Douglas County School District 1, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/15/24 | No Opt. Call | AAA | 3,644,964 | ||||||||||||||
1,025 | Douglas County School District 10 Elkhorn, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Public Schools Series 2012, 3.500%, 1/15/33 | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 904,306 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Convention Center Project, Series 2004: | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | 5.250%, 4/01/24 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 60,554 | ||||||||||||||
220 | 5.250%, 4/01/26 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 265,115 | ||||||||||||||
450 | Omaha, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 10/15/28 | 10/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 513,608 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose & Refunding Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
715 | 4.500%, 11/15/28 | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 759,909 | ||||||||||||||
365 | 4.500%, 11/15/29 | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 384,779 | ||||||||||||||
715 | 4.750%, 11/15/32 | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | 753,882 | ||||||||||||||
6,940 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 7,650,088 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 9.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
265 | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.125%, 1/01/42 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | 264,401 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,637,081 | ||||||||||||||
Nebraska Cooperative Republican Platte Enhancement, Middle Republican Natural Resources District, Platte River Flow Revenue, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,000 | 5.125%, 12/15/33 | 9/18 at 100.00 | A+ | 2,038,440 | ||||||||||||||
520 | 5.000%, 12/15/38 | 9/18 at 100.00 | A+ | 523,916 | ||||||||||||||
650 | Omaha, Nebraska, Special Tax Redevelopment Bonds, Redevelopment 2008, 5.250%, 10/15/28 | 10/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 708,520 | ||||||||||||||
50 | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.500%, 7/01/17 – AMBAC Insured | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 47,835 | ||||||||||||||
5,995 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 6,220,193 | ||||||||||||||||
Transportation – 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
165 | Guam International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2013C, 6.375%, 10/01/43 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 10/23 at 100.00 | BBB | 170,895 | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 1.8% (4) | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Douglas County School District 10 Elkhorn, Nebraska, General Obligation Bonds, Public Schools Series 2009, 6.000%, 6/15/28 (Pre-refunded 1/12/14) | 1/14 at 100.00 | AA– (4) | 503,510 | ||||||||||||||
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Jackson County, Schneck Memorial Hospital, Series 2006A: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 5.250%, 2/15/30 (Pre-refunded 2/15/16) | 2/16 at 100.00 | A (4) | 274,188 | ||||||||||||||
350 | 5.250%, 2/15/30 (Pre-refunded 2/15/16) | 2/16 at 100.00 | A (4) | 351,166 | ||||||||||||||
1,100 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 1,128,864 |
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Nuveen Nebraska Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Utilities – 26.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
Central Plains Energy Project, Nebraska, Gas Project 1 Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 20 | 5.250%, 12/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A | $ | 22,577 | ||||||||||||
800 | 5.250%, 12/01/21 | No Opt. Call | A | 887,208 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,878,676 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 612,998 | ||||||||||||||
235 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34 | 10/22 at 100.00 | BBB | 227,882 | ||||||||||||||
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Power Supply System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2009A: | ||||||||||||||||||
555 | 5.000%, 4/01/18 – BHAC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 644,300 | ||||||||||||||
75 | 5.000%, 4/01/19 – BHAC Insured | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 87,854 | ||||||||||||||
210 | 5.375%, 4/01/39 – BHAC Insured | 4/19 at 100.00 | AA+ | 224,578 | ||||||||||||||
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
100 | 5.000%, 4/01/22 | No Opt. Call | A | 115,376 | ||||||||||||||
110 | 5.000%, 4/01/31 | 4/22 at 100.00 | A | 114,403 | ||||||||||||||
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A: | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 4/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A | 577,410 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 4/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A | 580,625 | ||||||||||||||
520 | Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.000%, 1/01/33 | 1/18 at 100.00 | A1 | 535,439 | ||||||||||||||
2,555 | Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 1/01/34 | 1/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 2,674,216 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 110,254 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Nebraska Utility Corporation, Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 1/01/22 | 1/21 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 578,620 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,010 | 5.500%, 2/01/33 | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA | 1,101,486 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | 5.500%, 2/01/35 | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA | 1,308,696 | ||||||||||||||
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
715 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | AA | 803,217 | ||||||||||||||
50 | 5.000%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | AA | 59,025 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 10,010 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Southern Nebraska Public Power District, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/15/28 | 12/18 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,658,880 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,009,850 | ||||||||||||||
15,860 | Total Utilities | 16,823,580 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 4.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,000 | Lincoln, Nebraska, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/20 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,188,840 | ||||||||||||||
1,395 | Omaha, Nebraska, Sanitary Sewage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 4.250%, 11/15/41 | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA | 1,359,316 | ||||||||||||||
2,395 | Total Water and Sewer | 2,548,156 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 59,375 | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $61,264,101) | 61,024,664 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 1.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,215,320 | First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z, 0.000% (5) | $ | 1,215,320 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,215,320) | 1,215,320 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $62,479,421) – 98.9% | 62,239,984 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.1% | 715,619 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 62,955,603 |
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(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(3) | Ratings: 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. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Nuveen Investments | 43 |
Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 98.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 98.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
Education and Civic Organizations – 9.6% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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 | $ | 2,385,039 | ||||||||||||
250 | Forest Grove, Oregon, Campus Improvement Revenue Bonds, Pacific University Project, Series 2009, 5.750%, 5/01/24 | 5/14 at 100.00 | BBB | 252,648 | ||||||||||||||
1,140 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Concordia University Project, Series 2010A, 6.125%, 9/01/30 | 9/20 at 100.00 | BB+ | 1,159,049 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lewis & Clark College Project, Refunding Series 2011A: | ||||||||||||||||||
625 | 4.000%, 10/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A– | 679,650 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.250%, 10/01/24 | 10/21 at 100.00 | A– | 555,615 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Linfield College, Refunding Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/25 | 10/15 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,013,430 | ||||||||||||||
500 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Linfield College, Series 2010A, 4.750%, 10/01/28 | 10/20 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 504,915 | ||||||||||||||
1,815 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Providence Health & Services, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 10/01/23 | No Opt. Call | AA | 2,060,914 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Reed College, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 | 7/20 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 1,077,790 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Portland Projects, Series 2007A: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 4/01/17 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 275,470 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.500%, 4/01/21 | 4/18 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 2,093,580 | ||||||||||||||
210 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Willamette University, Refunding Series 2010A, 4.000%, 10/01/24 | 4/20 at 100.00 | A | 216,336 | ||||||||||||||
1,085 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Willamette University, Series 2007A, 4.300%, 10/01/21 | 10/17 at 100.00 | A | 1,124,472 | ||||||||||||||
400 | 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, 5.000%, 10/01/22 | No Opt. Call | BBB | 357,496 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 337,173 | ||||||||||||||
13,475 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 14,093,577 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care – 17.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
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– | 1,092,877 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,095,560 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 263,868 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,755,390 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 849,334 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 841,363 | ||||||||||||||
275 | 3.500%, 9/01/27 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 238,076 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 2,059,049 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,134,729 | ||||||||||||||
845 | 4.500%, 9/01/21 | 9/19 at 100.00 | A | 914,839 |
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Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oregon Health and Science University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,225 | 5.000%, 7/01/25 | 7/22 at 100.00 | A+ | $ | 1,358,366 | ||||||||||||
1,195 | 5.000%, 7/01/26 | 7/22 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,313,018 | ||||||||||||||
2,275 | Oregon Health and Science University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012E, 4.000%, 7/01/29 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,233,481 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,133,340 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Samaritan Health Services, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,250 | 5.000%, 10/01/19 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 1,416,575 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/20 at 100.00 | BBB+ | 537,055 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Legacy Health System, Refunding Series 2010A: | ||||||||||||||||||
2,000 | 4.250%, 3/15/17 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 2,186,980 | ||||||||||||||
1,020 | 4.750%, 3/15/24 | 3/20 at 100.00 | A+ | 1,069,246 | ||||||||||||||
375 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Providence Health & Services, Series 2011C, 5.000%, 10/01/20 | No Opt. Call | AA | 433,710 | ||||||||||||||
450 | Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Salem Hospital Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 8/15/27 | 8/16 at 100.00 | A | 460,643 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,669,082 | ||||||||||||||
23,205 | Total Health Care | 25,056,581 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Multifamily – 5.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 284,096 | ||||||||||||||
275 | 4.000%, 9/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 289,924 | ||||||||||||||
285 | 4.000%, 9/01/22 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 295,360 | ||||||||||||||
195 | 4.000%, 9/01/23 | 3/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | 201,291 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 787,155 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.250%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/20 at 100.00 | Aaa | 517,075 | ||||||||||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CHF Ashland Southern Oregon University Project Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
1,185 | 4.350%, 7/01/27 | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,194,267 | ||||||||||||||
525 | 4.700%, 7/01/33 | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 519,677 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Oregon State Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, College Housing Northwest Projects, Series 2013, 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | 999,100 | ||||||||||||||
705 | Portland Housing Authority, Oregon, Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Yards at Union Station Project, Series 2007, 4.750%, 5/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 724,091 | ||||||||||||||
Portland, Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Broadway Project, Series 2008A: | ||||||||||||||||||
880 | 5.125%, 4/01/16 | No Opt. Call | A1 | 968,387 | ||||||||||||||
1,455 | 6.250%, 4/01/23 | 4/18 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,711,487 | ||||||||||||||
8,020 | Total Housing/Multifamily | 8,491,910 | ||||||||||||||||
Housing/Single Family – 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||
375 | Oregon Housing and Community Services Department, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008D, 4.750%, 7/01/22 | 1/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | 393,878 | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care – 3.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 945,010 | ||||||||||||||
Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Rogue Valley Manor, Series 2013: | ||||||||||||||||||
250 | 5.000%, 10/01/19 | No Opt. Call | A– | 276,730 | ||||||||||||||
450 | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | 10/23 at 100.00 | A– | 477,720 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,018,540 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,657,278 |
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Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
Long-Term Care (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Oregon, Revenue Bonds, Capital Manor, Inc., Refunding Series 2012: | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 550 | 5.000%, 5/15/22 | No Opt. Call | N/R | $ | 545,501 | ||||||||||||
550 | 5.750%, 5/15/27 | 5/22 at 100.00 | N/R | 554,934 | ||||||||||||||
5,460 | Total Long-Term Care | 5,475,713 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/General – 28.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
1,295 | Albany, in the Counties of Linn and Benton, Oregon, General Obligation and Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/01/25 | 8/23 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,461,291 | ||||||||||||||
Blue Mountain Hospital District, Grant County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
605 | 4.250%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 659,105 | ||||||||||||||
655 | 4.500%, 2/01/20 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 718,587 | ||||||||||||||
280 | 5.000%, 2/01/21 | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | 312,150 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,132,640 | ||||||||||||||
810 | 4.500%, 6/15/20 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 939,803 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Chemeketa Community College District, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.500%, 6/15/24 | 6/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | 1,160,320 | ||||||||||||||
City of The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008: | ||||||||||||||||||
130 | 4.000%, 6/01/17 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 142,453 | ||||||||||||||
140 | 4.000%, 6/01/18 | No Opt. Call | A+ | 154,794 | ||||||||||||||
75 | 4.000%, 6/01/19 | 6/18 at 100.00 | A+ | 81,602 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,259,821 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 770,769 | ||||||||||||||
3,665 | 5.000%, 6/15/21 – AGM Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 4,117,104 | ||||||||||||||
3,135 | 5.000%, 6/15/22 – AGM Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | 3,510,197 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,116,000 | ||||||||||||||
525 | Clackamas County School District 86, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/15/25 | 6/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | 594,090 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | David Douglas School District 40, Multnomah County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, 0.000%, 6/15/25 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 627,830 | ||||||||||||||
3,055 | Deschutes and Jefferson Counties School District 2J Redmond, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Deferred Interest Series 2008, 0.000%, 6/15/22 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 2,361,882 | ||||||||||||||
965 | Forest Grove School District 15, Washington County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, 0.000%, 6/15/25 | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 620,061 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,044,570 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,185,750 | ||||||||||||||
820 | 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 | 825,551 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 241,726 | ||||||||||||||
100 | Marion and Linn Counties School District 29J, Salem-Kreizer, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, 4.000%, 6/15/21 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 111,268 | ||||||||||||||
300 | Marion-Clackamas Counties School District 4J Silver Falls, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 6/15/24 | 6/23 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 346,899 | ||||||||||||||
1,635 | Metro, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/01/20 | 6/17 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,851,850 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 1,175,492 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 136,124 |
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Tax Obligation/General (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 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+ | $ | 1,767,945 | ||||||||||||
Oregon State, General Obligation Bonds, Alternative Energy Series 2011B: | ||||||||||||||||||
540 | 5.000%, 1/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 616,783 | ||||||||||||||
560 | 5.000%, 1/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA+ | 639,475 | ||||||||||||||
100 | 5.000%, 1/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | 1/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | 110,531 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 470,120 | ||||||||||||||
Redmond, Oregon, Full Faith and Credit Obligations, Terminal Expansion Project, Series 2009: | ||||||||||||||||||
240 | 4.000%, 6/01/21 | 6/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 255,518 | ||||||||||||||
200 | 4.250%, 6/01/23 | 6/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 209,394 | ||||||||||||||
500 | 4.625%, 6/01/29 | 6/19 at 100.00 | A1 | 509,240 | ||||||||||||||
340 | Redmond, Oregon, Full Faith and Credit Refunding Obligations, Series 2012A, 4.000%, 6/01/25 | 6/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 350,856 | ||||||||||||||
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+ | 508,097 | ||||||||||||||
765 | Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J, Washington and Clackamas Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 0.000%, 6/15/14 | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | 763,141 | ||||||||||||||
1,525 | Washington County, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/22 | 6/16 at 102.00 | Aa1 | 1,712,102 | ||||||||||||||
1,200 | Washington Multnomah & Yamhill Counties School District 1J Hillsboro, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012, 4.000%, 6/15/23 | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,300,644 | ||||||||||||||
West Valley Fire District, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
125 | 3.000%, 2/01/14 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 125,413 | ||||||||||||||
125 | 3.000%, 2/01/15 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 127,466 | ||||||||||||||
130 | 3.500%, 2/01/16 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 135,474 | ||||||||||||||
135 | 4.000%, 2/01/17 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 144,329 | ||||||||||||||
140 | 4.000%, 2/01/18 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 150,146 | ||||||||||||||
145 | 4.000%, 2/01/19 | No Opt. Call | N/R | 154,757 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,355,054 | ||||||||||||||
1,300 | 5.250%, 6/15/16 – FGIC Insured | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | 1,454,128 | ||||||||||||||
39,300 | Total Tax Obligation/General | 41,520,342 | ||||||||||||||||
Tax Obligation/Limited – 15.2% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 1,034,495 | ||||||||||||||
1,105 | 4.250%, 9/15/23 | 9/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 1,109,696 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009A, 4.700%, 5/01/25 | 5/19 at 100.00 | AA | 1,600,665 | ||||||||||||||
1,055 | Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 11/01/25 | 11/19 at 100.00 | AA | 1,149,444 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,209,484 | ||||||||||||||
2,655 | Portland, Oregon, Renewal and Redevelopment Revenue Bonds, North Macadam Series 2010B, 5.000%, 6/15/24 | 6/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 2,869,073 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Portland, Oregon, River District Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 6/15/23 | 6/22 at 100.00 | A1 | 1,114,280 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,292,987 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,103,810 | ||||||||||||||
1,715 | 5.000%, 10/01/26 | 10/21 at 100.00 | A | 1,879,486 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 2,665,848 | ||||||||||||||
3,085 | Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2012A, 4.000%, 10/01/22 | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | 3,173,817 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,132,314 | ||||||||||||||
30 | 5.000%, 10/01/29 | 10/20 at 100.00 | BBB | 29,933 | ||||||||||||||
20,525 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 22,365,332 |
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Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Nuveen Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)
Principal Amount (000) | Description (1) | Optional Call Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||||||||||||
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– | $ | 1,146,584 | ||||||||||||
350 | Port of Portland, Oregon, International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2011-21, 5.000%, 7/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | No Opt. Call | AA– | 405,318 | ||||||||||||||
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– | 1,141,590 | ||||||||||||||
1,500 | Port of Portland, Oregon, Portland International Airport Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/26 | 7/21 at 100.00 | A | 1,609,500 | ||||||||||||||
3,885 | Total Transportation | 4,302,992 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Guaranteed – 9.1% (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) | 1,572,660 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 2,174,594 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 1,072,870 | ||||||||||||||
1,305 | 5.000%, 6/15/21 (Pre-refunded 6/15/15) – AGM Insured | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | 1,400,095 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 1,438,632 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 1,197,143 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 554,315 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 2,867,434 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 1,196,853 | ||||||||||||||
12,175 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 13,474,596 | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities – 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||
500 | Emerald Peoples Utility District, Oregon, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 11/01/22 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | A1 | 577,185 | ||||||||||||||
175 | Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/21 – AGM Insured | No Opt. Call | AA– | 194,023 | ||||||||||||||
675 | Total Utilities | 771,208 | ||||||||||||||||
Water and Sewer – 5.8% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 916,809 | ||||||||||||||
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 | 1,720,245 | ||||||||||||||
1,000 | Portland, Oregon, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Lien Series 2008A, 4.750%, 6/15/24 | 6/18 at 100.00 | AA | 1,096,210 | ||||||||||||||
1,175 | Portland, Oregon, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 6/15/23 – NPFG Insured | 6/16 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,297,811 | ||||||||||||||
Redmond, Oregon, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2010: | ||||||||||||||||||
450 | 4.500%, 6/01/25 | 6/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 481,230 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 4.500%, 6/01/30 | 6/20 at 100.00 | A1 | 5,203 | ||||||||||||||
325 | The Dalles, Oregon, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 200, 4.250%, 6/01/20 – AMBAC Insured | 6/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 338,055 | ||||||||||||||
1,435 | Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/26 | 8/22 at 100.00 | AA– | 1,591,071 | ||||||||||||||
900 | Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 3/01/20 | No Opt. Call | A2 | 1,032,444 | ||||||||||||||
7,610 | Total Water and Sewer | 8,479,078 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 134,705 | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $138,466,169) | 144,425,207 |
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Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.8% | ||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds – 0.8% | ||||||||||||||
1,235,520 | First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z, 0.000% (5) | $ | 1,235,520 | |||||||||||
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,235,520) | 1,235,520 | |||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $139,701,689) – 98.9% | 145,660,727 | |||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.1% | 1,607,813 | |||||||||||||
Net Assets – 100% | $ | 147,268,540 |
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. |
(3) | Ratings: 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. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Assets and Liabilities November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term investments, at value (cost $230,192,345, $199,971,209, $61,264,101 and $138,466,169, respectively) | $ | 240,302,217 | $ | 203,963,167 | $ | 61,024,664 | $ | 144,425,207 | ||||||||
Short-term investments, at value (cost approximates value) | 1,876,138 | 2,078,977 | 1,215,320 | 1,235,520 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | 2,949,984 | 2,695,316 | 839,108 | 2,031,808 | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 302,692 | 7,582 | 87,521 | 32,028 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | 2,379 | 138 | 151 | 143 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | 245,433,410 | 208,745,180 | 63,166,764 | 147,724,706 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Payable for: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends | 481,899 | 207,336 | 62,892 | 213,272 | ||||||||||||
Investments purchased | 34,522 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | 149,910 | 406,776 | 91,200 | 125,188 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Directors fees | 3,274 | 870 | 273 | 657 | ||||||||||||
Management fees | 108,485 | 92,033 | 25,505 | 67,454 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 distribution and service fees | 15,207 | 34,570 | 9,234 | 14,009 | ||||||||||||
Other | 52,020 | 65,802 | 22,057 | 35,586 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 845,317 | 807,387 | 211,161 | 456,166 | ||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 244,588,093 | $ | 207,937,793 | $ | 62,955,603 | $ | 147,268,540 | ||||||||
Class A Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 51,182,464 | $ | 112,587,805 | $ | 23,205,419 | $ | 44,669,273 | ||||||||
Shares outstanding | 4,999,600 | 10,148,591 | 2,283,618 | 4,416,695 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value per share | $ | 10.24 | $ | 11.09 | $ | 10.16 | $ | 10.11 | ||||||||
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) | $ | 10.56 | $ | 11.58 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 10.42 | ||||||||
Class C Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 8,051,731 | $ | 13,237,537 | $ | 6,031,379 | $ | 10,561,297 | ||||||||
Shares outstanding | 789,974 | 1,193,150 | 593,494 | 1,047,820 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.19 | $ | 11.09 | $ | 10.16 | $ | 10.08 | ||||||||
Class C1 Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 3,002,695 | $ | 14,583,001 | $ | 3,063,263 | N/A | |||||||||
Shares outstanding | 292,616 | 1,320,155 | 303,971 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.26 | $ | 11.05 | $ | 10.08 | N/A | |||||||||
Class I Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 182,351,203 | $ | 67,529,450 | $ | 30,655,542 | $ | 92,037,970 | ||||||||
Shares outstanding | 17,914,530 | 6,091,934 | 3,016,428 | 9,098,171 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.18 | $ | 11.09 | $ | 10.16 | $ | 10.12 | ||||||||
Net assets consist of: | ||||||||||||||||
Capital paid-in | $ | 234,837,422 | $ | 207,891,016 | $ | 65,389,899 | $ | 143,126,922 | ||||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | 291,023 | 553,806 | 26,132 | (43,472 | ) | |||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (650,224 | ) | (4,498,987 | ) | (2,220,991 | ) | (1,773,948 | ) | ||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 10,109,872 | 3,991,958 | (239,437 | ) | 5,959,038 | |||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 244,588,093 | $ | 207,937,793 | $ | 62,955,603 | $ | 147,268,540 | ||||||||
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 – | Fund does not offer share class. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Operations Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Investment Income | $ | 5,282,657 | $ | 5,254,284 | $ | 1,484,993 | $ | 3,104,678 | ||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Management fees | 697,413 | 595,415 | 187,349 | 449,570 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 service fees – Class A | 54,827 | 117,923 | 26,834 | 49,226 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 distribution and service fees – Class C | 31,044 | 54,001 | 26,858 | 46,315 | ||||||||||||
12b-1 distribution and service fees – Class C1 | 10,719 | 51,905 | 10,517 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing agent fees and expenses | 35,552 | 53,721 | 13,960 | 21,673 | ||||||||||||
Custodian fees and expenses | 46,925 | 34,416 | 14,077 | 27,602 | ||||||||||||
Directors fees and expenses | 3,765 | 3,197 | 1,006 | 2,417 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 15,957 | 15,172 | 11,738 | 13,884 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder reporting expenses | 13,589 | 23,171 | 8,773 | 10,040 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees | 7,512 | 9,655 | 10,347 | 7,274 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 1,933 | 1,072 | 521 | 713 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses before fee waiver/expense reimbursement | 919,236 | 959,648 | 311,980 | 628,714 | ||||||||||||
Fee waiver/expense reimbursement | — | — | (7,995 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Net expenses | 919,236 | 959,648 | 303,985 | 628,714 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 4,363,421 | 4,294,636 | 1,181,008 | 2,475,964 | ||||||||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (1,094,716 | ) | (5,220,696 | ) | (1,545,818 | ) | (1,446,255 | ) | ||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (8,045,542 | ) | (11,580,355 | ) | (3,748,944 | ) | (4,948,128 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (9,140,258 | ) | (16,801,051 | ) | (5,294,762 | ) | (6,394,383 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | $ | (4,776,837 | ) | $ | (12,506,415 | ) | $ | (4,113,754 | ) | $ | (3,918,419 | ) | ||||
N/A –Fund does not offer share class. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | |||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended 11/30/13 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | Six Months Ended 11/30/13 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | |||||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 4,363,421 | $ | 8,779,022 | $ | 4,294,636 | $ | 8,137,866 | ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (1,094,716 | ) | 557,173 | (5,220,696 | ) | 887,898 | ||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (8,045,542 | ) | (3,072,367 | ) | (11,580,355 | ) | (1,141,344 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (4,776,837 | ) | 6,263,828 | (12,506,415 | ) | 7,884,420 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (840,583 | ) | (1,853,116 | ) | (2,216,775 | ) | (4,424,028 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C | (102,224 | ) | (165,046 | ) | (223,367 | ) | (332,609 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C1 | (42,739 | ) | (121,804 | ) | (260,534 | ) | (678,528 | ) | ||||||||||
Class I | (3,153,467 | ) | (6,950,247 | ) | (1,470,444 | ) | (3,075,488 | ) | ||||||||||
From accumulated net realized gains: | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | (58,039 | ) | — | (201,167 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class C | — | (6,495 | ) | — | (18,198 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | (4,226 | ) | — | (35,297 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class I | — | (207,503 | ) | — | (130,675 | ) | ||||||||||||
Return of capital: | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Class C | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Class I | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | (4,139,013 | ) | (9,366,476 | ) | (4,171,120 | ) | (8,895,990 | ) | ||||||||||
Fund Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 19,696,475 | 71,006,976 | 13,553,351 | 92,256,815 | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | 1,264,553 | 2,560,494 | 2,838,724 | 5,662,922 | ||||||||||||||
20,961,028 | 73,567,470 | 16,392,075 | 97,919,737 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (56,273,146 | ) | (39,471,714 | ) | (50,889,190 | ) | (30,376,353 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | (35,312,118 | ) | 34,095,756 | (34,497,115 | ) | 67,543,384 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (44,227,968 | ) | 30,993,108 | (51,174,650 | ) | 66,531,814 | ||||||||||||
Net assets at the beginning of period | 288,816,061 | 257,822,953 | 259,112,443 | 192,580,629 | ||||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of period | $ | 244,588,093 | $ | 288,816,061 | $ | 207,937,793 | $ | 259,112,443 | ||||||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | $ | 291,023 | $ | 66,615 | $ | 553,806 | $ | 430,290 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | Year Ended | Six Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,181,008 | $ | 2,480,120 | $ | 2,475,964 | $ | 5,135,408 | ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (1,545,818 | ) | (142,759 | ) | (1,446,255 | ) | 127,411 | |||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (3,748,944 | ) | (1,011,245 | ) | (4,948,128 | ) | (2,497,260 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (4,113,754 | ) | 1,326,116 | (3,918,419 | ) | 2,765,559 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (448,564 | ) | (817,207 | ) | (697,169 | ) | (1,462,973 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C | (98,515 | ) | (164,464 | ) | (139,324 | ) | (285,632 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C1 | (45,766 | ) | (113,201 | ) | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||
Class I | (576,450 | ) | (1,335,815 | ) | (1,573,607 | ) | (3,531,616 | ) | ||||||||||
From accumulated net realized gains: | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | — | — | (3,825 | ) | |||||||||||||
Class C | — | — | — | (951 | ) | |||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||
Class I | — | — | — | (8,803 | ) | |||||||||||||
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 | (1,169,295 | ) | (2,510,300 | ) | (2,410,100 | ) | (5,293,800 | ) | ||||||||||
Fund Share Transactions | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 2,416,409 | 29,293,687 | 10,793,291 | 63,166,900 | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | 772,276 | 1,495,084 | 994,231 | 1,850,630 | ||||||||||||||
3,188,685 | 30,788,771 | 11,787,522 | 65,017,530 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (16,168,855 | ) | (10,743,298 | ) | (47,246,403 | ) | (34,305,368 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | (12,980,170 | ) | 20,045,473 | (35,458,881 | ) | 30,712,162 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (18,263,219 | ) | 18,861,289 | (41,787,400 | ) | 28,183,921 | ||||||||||||
Net assets at the beginning of period | 81,218,822 | 62,357,533 | 189,055,940 | 160,872,019 | ||||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of period | $ | 62,955,603 | $ | 81,218,822 | $ | 147,268,540 | $ | 189,055,940 | ||||||||||
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | $ | 26,132 | $ | 14,419 | $ | (43,472 | ) | $ | (109,336 | ) |
N/A – | Fund does not offer share class. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Highlights (Unaudited)
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
MINNESOTA INTERMEDIATE | Investment Operations | Less Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Investment Income | From | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (2/94) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(h) | $ | 10.56 | $ | .17 | $ | (.33 | ) | $ | (.16 | ) | $ | (.16 | ) | $ | — | $ | (.16 | ) | $ | 10.24 | ||||||||||||||
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 |
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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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(h) | 10.51 | .14 | (.33 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.13 | ) | — | (.13 | ) | 10.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(h) | 10.59 | .14 | (.34 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.13 | ) | — | (.13 | ) | 10.26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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2010(f) | 9.94 | .21 | .20 | .41 | (.20 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.21 | ) | 10.14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I (2/94) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(h) | 10.50 | .18 | (.33 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.17 | ) | — | (.17 | ) | 10.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 Waiver/Reimbursement | Ratios to Average Waiver/Reimbursement(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(b) | Ending Net Assets (000) | Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1.53 | )% | $ | 51,182 | .83 | %* | 3.23 | %* | .83 | %* | 3.23 | %* | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1.83 | ) | 8,052 | 1.38 | * | 2.68 | * | 1.38 | * | 2.68 | * | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1.85 | ) | 3,003 | 1.28 | * | 2.78 | * | 1.28 | * | 2.78 | * | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1.45 | ) | 182,351 | .63 | * | 3.43 | * | .63 | * | 3.43 | * | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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. |
(g) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. |
(h) | For the six months ended November 30, 2013. |
* | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
MINNESOTA | Investment Operations | Less Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Investment Income | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (7/88) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | $ | 11.87 | $ | .22 | $ | (.79 | ) | $ | (.57 | ) | $ | (.21 | ) | $ | — | $ | (.21 | ) | $ | 11.09 | ||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 |
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2014(g) | 11.86 | .18 | (.77 | ) | (.59 | ) | (.18 | ) | — | (.18 | ) | 11.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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2014(g) | 11.81 | .19 | (.77 | ) | (.58 | ) | (.18 | ) | — | (.18 | ) | 11.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 |
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2014(g) | 11.85 | .23 | (.77 | ) | (.54 | ) | (.22 | ) | — | (.22 | ) | 11.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 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 Investment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate(f) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(4.79 | )% | $ | 112,588 | .86 | %* | 3.85 | %* | . | 86 | %* | 3.85 | %* | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(5.00 | ) | 13,238 | 1.41 | * | 3.29 | * | 1.41 | * | 3.29 | * | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(4.88 | ) | 14,583 | 1.31 | * | 3.39 | * | 1.31 | * | 3.39 | * | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(4.55 | ) | 67,529 | .66 | * | 4.04 | * | .66 | * | 4.04 | * | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
(f) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. |
(g) | For the six months ended November 30, 2013. |
* | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
NEBRASKA | Investment Operations | Less Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Investment Income | From | Return of Capital | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (2/01) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | $ | 10.87 | $ | .17 | $ | (.71 | ) | $ | (.54 | ) | $ | (.17 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (.17 | ) | $ | 10.16 | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | 10.88 | .14 | (.72 | ) | (.58 | ) | (.14 | ) | — | — | (.14 | ) | 10.16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | 10.78 | .15 | (.71 | ) | (.56 | ) | (.14 | ) | — | — | (.14 | ) | 10.08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | 10.88 | .18 | (.72 | ) | (.54 | ) | (.18 | ) | — | — | (.18 | ) | 10.16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 Investment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate(f) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(4.95 | )% | $ | 23,205 | .91 | %* | 3.34 | %* | .88 | %* | 3.36 | %* | 8 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(5.32 | ) | 6,031 | 1.46 | * | 2.78 | * | 1.43 | * | 2.80 | * | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(5.15 | ) | 3,063 | 1.36 | * | 2.87 | * | 1.33 | * | 2.90 | * | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(4.95 | ) | 30,656 | .71 | * | 3.53 | * | .68 | * | 3.55 | * | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
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. |
(f) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. |
(g) | For the six months ended November 30, 2013. |
* | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
OREGON INTERMEDIATE | Investment Operations | Less Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class (Commencement Date) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning Net Asset Value | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total | From Net Investment Income | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | Total | Ending Net Asset Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A (2/99) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | $ | 10.46 | $ | .15 | $ | (.36 | ) | $ | (.21 | ) | $ | (.14 | ) | $ | — | $ | (.14 | ) | $ | 10.11 | ||||||||||||||
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 |
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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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | 10.43 | .12 | (.36 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.11 | ) | — | (.11 | ) | 10.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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) |
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Year Ended 5/31 |
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2014(g) | 10.47 | .16 | (.36 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.15 | ) | — | (.15 | ) | 10.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 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 Investment Income (Loss) | Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate(f) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1.96 | )% | $ | 44,669 | .84 | %* | 2.89 | %* | .84 | %* | 2.89 | %* | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2.26 | ) | 10,561 | 1.39 | * | 2.35 | * | 1.39 | * | 2.35 | * | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1.87 | ) | 92,038 | .64 | * | 3.10 | * | .64 | * | 3.10 | * | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
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. |
(f) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. |
(g) | For the six months ended November 30, 2013. |
* | Annualized. |
** | Rounds to less than $.01 per share. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
General Information
Trust 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.
Investment Adviser
The Funds’ investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”). The Adviser is responsible for each Fund’s overall investment strategy and asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), a subsidiary of the Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds.
Fund Information
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 the sum of its net assets and 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. These municipal bonds include obligations issued by each Fund’s respective state and its subdivisions, authorities, instrumentalities and corporations, as well as obligations issued by U.S. territories (such as Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam) that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal and the Fund’s respective personal income 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 the Sub-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 Fund’s portfolio. 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”).
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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 November 30, 2013, there were no outstanding purchase commitments in any of the Funds.
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. Should a Fund receive a refund of workout expenditures paid in a prior reporting period such amounts will be recognized as “Legal fee refund” on the Statement of Operations.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders
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 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.
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.
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.
Netting Agreements
In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable International Swaps and Derivative Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) master agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows each
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
Fund to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, a Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis. As of November 30, 2013, the Funds were not invested in any portfolio securities or derivative instruments that are subject to netting agreements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
2. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
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.
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.
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). |
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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 | $ | — | $ | 240,302,217 | $ | — | $ | 240,302,217 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 1,876,138 | — | — | 1,876,138 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,876,138 | $ | 240,302,217 | $ | — | $ | 242,178,355 | ||||||||
Minnesota | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 203,963,167 | $ | — | $ | 203,963,167 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 2,078,977 | — | — | 2,078,977 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,078,977 | $ | 203,963,167 | $ | — | $ | 206,042,144 | ||||||||
Nebraska | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 61,024,664 | $ | — | $ | 61,024,664 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 1,215,320 | — | — | 1,215,320 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,215,320 | $ | 61,024,664 | $ | — | $ | 62,239,984 | ||||||||
Oregon Intermediate | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 144,425,207 | $ | — | $ | 144,425,207 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 1,235,520 | — | — | 1,235,520 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,235,520 | $ | 144,425,207 | $ | — | $ | 145,660,727 |
* | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications. |
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.
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3. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives
Portfolio Securities
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.
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.
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”). An investment in an externally-deposited inverse floater is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” The Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities shows only the inverse floaters and not the underlying bonds as an asset, and does not reflect the short-term floating rate certificates as liabilities. Also, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” only the net amount of earnings on its inverse floater investment (net of the interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates and the expenses of the trust), and does not show the amount of that interest paid as an interest expense on the Statement of Operations.
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.
Each Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse trust” or “credit recovery swap”) (such agreements are referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”), with a broker-dealer by which a Fund agrees to reimburse the broker-dealer, in certain circumstances, for the difference between the liquidation value of the fixed-rate bond held by the trust and the liquidation value of the floating rate certificates issued by the trust plus any shortfalls in interest cash flows. Under these agreements, a Fund’s potential exposure to losses related to or on inverse floaters may increase beyond the value of a Fund’s inverse floater investments as a Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the floating rate certificates. At period end, any such shortfall is denoted as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
During the six months ended November 30, 2013, the Funds did not have any transactions in self-deposited inverse floaters and/or externally-deposited inverse floaters.
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.
Investments in Derivatives
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments. 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 six months ended November 30, 2013.
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Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre-determined threshold amount.
4. Fund Shares
Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | ||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended 11/30/13 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 463,156 | $ | 4,741,298 | 1,644,026 | $ | 17,582,483 | ||||||||||
Class C | 131,168 | 1,338,999 | 549,249 | 5,848,181 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 – exchanges | — | — | 4,721 | 50,000 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 1,339,718 | 13,616,178 | 4,468,588 | 47,526,312 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 79,670 | 814,087 | 162,727 | 1,739,851 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 9,683 | 98,502 | 14,994 | 159,513 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | 10,435 | 106,846 | 10,316 | 110,560 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 24,131 | 245,118 | �� | 51,777 | 550,570 | |||||||||||
2,057,961 | 20,961,028 | 6,906,398 | 73,567,470 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (1,459,791 | ) | (14,955,749 | ) | (765,711 | ) | (8,184,357 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (187,413 | ) | (1,901,393 | ) | (82,643 | ) | (879,748 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (77,178 | ) | (789,876 | ) | (165,086 | ) | (1,766,425 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (3,799,505 | ) | (38,626,128 | ) | (2,695,417 | ) | (28,641,184 | ) | ||||||||
(5,523,887 | ) | (56,273,146 | ) | (3,708,857 | ) | (39,471,714 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (3,465,926 | ) | $ | (35,312,118 | ) | 3,197,541 | $ | 34,095,756 |
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Six Months Ended 11/30/13 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 626,592 | $ | 7,008,026 | 3,384,613 | $ | 40,697,990 | ||||||||||
Class C | 84,452 | 945,376 | 1,076,673 | 12,950,967 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Class I | 502,537 | 5,599,949 | 3,213,886 | 38,607,858 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 191,085 | 2,120,905 | 352,941 | 4,244,978 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 18,945 | 210,240 | 26,398 | 317,282 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | 22,856 | 252,634 | 56,883 | 680,998 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 22,977 | 254,945 | 34,938 | 419,664 | ||||||||||||
1,469,444 | 16,392,075 | 8,146,332 | 97,919,737 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (1,852,895 | ) | (20,653,356 | ) | (990,723 | ) | (11,917,520 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (329,592 | ) | (3,672,176 | ) | (98,912 | ) | (1,187,242 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (330,690 | ) | (3,671,745 | ) | (243,953 | ) | (2,919,724 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (2,054,153 | ) | (22,891,913 | ) | (1,195,529 | ) | (14,351,867 | ) | ||||||||
(4,567,330 | ) | (50,889,190 | ) | (2,529,117 | ) | (30,376,353 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (3,097,886 | ) | $ | (34,497,115 | ) | 5,617,215 | $ | 67,543,384 |
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Six Months Ended 11/30/13 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 96,199 | $ | 992,936 | 1,324,161 | $ | 14,684,691 | ||||||||||
Class C | 38,724 | 394,901 | 582,807 | 6,475,746 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Class I | 100,004 | 1,028,572 | 732,243 | 8,133,250 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 43,621 | 443,806 | 72,522 | 803,093 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 9,560 | 97,308 | 14,963 | 165,832 | ||||||||||||
Class C1 | 4,280 | 43,213 | 9,874 | 108,513 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 18,461 | 187,949 | 37,673 | 417,646 | ||||||||||||
310,849 | 3,188,685 | 2,774,243 | 30,788,771 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (760,340 | ) | (7,744,491 | ) | (220,640 | ) | (2,441,444 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (253,819 | ) | (2,599,020 | ) | (52,849 | ) | (587,100 | ) | ||||||||
Class C1 | (61,659 | ) | (629,802 | ) | (26,986 | ) | (296,638 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (508,878 | ) | (5,195,542 | ) | (670,680 | ) | (7,418,116 | ) | ||||||||
(1,584,696 | ) | (16,168,855 | ) | (971,155 | ) | (10,743,298 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (1,273,847 | ) | $ | (12,980,170 | ) | 1,803,088 | $ | 20,045,473 |
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Six Months Ended 11/30/13 | Year Ended 5/31/13 | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||
Shares sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 481,788 | $ | 4,866,523 | 2,152,167 | $ | 22,862,184 | ||||||||||
Class C | 96,145 | 971,916 | 899,362 | 9,504,687 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 487,631 | 4,954,852 | 2,903,428 | 30,800,029 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | 66,213 | 669,141 | 120,071 | 1,272,935 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 13,409 | 135,052 | 24,702 | 261,031 | ||||||||||||
Class I | 18,802 | 190,038 | 29,852 | 316,664 | ||||||||||||
1,163,988 | 11,787,522 | 6,129,582 | 65,017,530 | |||||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (1,634,127 | ) | (16,525,721 | ) | (809,101 | ) | (8,570,924 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (564,058 | ) | (5,684,713 | ) | (117,087 | ) | (1,237,257 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (2,474,804 | ) | (25,035,969 | ) | (2,309,787 | ) | (24,497,187 | ) | ||||||||
(4,672,989 | ) | (47,246,403 | ) | (3,235,975 | ) | (34,305,368 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (3,509,001 | ) | $ | (35,458,881 | ) | 2,893,607 | $ | 30,712,162 |
5. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales (including maturities) during the six months ended November 30, 2013, were as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 19,275,283 | $ | 15,326,420 | $ | 5,191,441 | $ | 3,319,949 | ||||||||
Sales and maturities | 55,400,073 | 51,481,120 | 20,424,000 | 37,887,301 |
6. Income Tax Information
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment 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.
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 November 30, 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 | $ | 231,987,998 | $ | 201,593,784 | $ | 62,263,251 | $ | 139,575,069 | ||||||||
Gross unrealized: | ||||||||||||||||
Appreciation | $ | 12,497,260 | $ | 9,254,631 | $ | 1,543,002 | $ | 7,678,829 | ||||||||
Depreciation | (2,306,903 | ) | (4,806,271 | ) | (1,566,269 | ) | (1,593,171 | ) | ||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 10,190,357 | $ | 4,448,360 | $ | (23,267 | ) | $ | 6,085,658 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
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’ last 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 | ) |
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’ last 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’ last tax year ended May 31, 2013, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
Distributions from net tax-exempt income | $ | 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 gains | 276,263 | 385,337 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Tax return of capital | — | — | 79,613 | — |
2 | Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains, if any. |
As of May 31, 2013, the Funds’ last 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 current fiscal year. The following Fund has elected to defer losses as follows:
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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 last 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 compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
Each Fund’s management fee consists of two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within 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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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 certain types of leverage. For these purposes, 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 November 30, 2013, the complex-level fee rate for each of these Funds was as follows: |
Fund | Complex-Level Fee Rate | |||
Minnesota Intermediate | .1913 | % | ||
Minnesota | .1876 | |||
Nebraska | .1829 | |||
Oregon Intermediate | .1916 |
The Adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Nebraska through March 31, 2015 so that total annual Fund operating expenses (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.
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.
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 six months ended November 30, 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 | $ | 9,699 | $ | 57,834 | $ | 26,236 | $ | 16,289 | ||||||||
Paid to financial intermediaries | 7,954 | 49,875 | 22,755 | 13,674 |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
During the six months ended November 30, 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 | $ | 12,082 | $ | 16,439 | $ | 4,189 | $ | 15,096 |
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 six months ended November 30, 2013, the Distributor retained such 12b-1 fees as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
12b-1 fees retained | $ | 10,291 | $ | 34,858 | $ | 15,237 | $ | 16,267 |
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 six months ended November 30, 2013, as follows:
Minnesota Intermediate | Minnesota | Nebraska | Oregon Intermediate | |||||||||||||
CDSC retained | $ | 1,120 | $ | 9,647 | $ | 5,899 | $ | 7,559 |
8. Subsequent Events
Class C and Class C2 Shares
During the current reporting period, the Funds’ Board of Directors approved the following changes:
Effective February 10, 2014, subsequent to the close of this reporting period, each Fund intends to offer a new share class, designated as Class C Shares, which will be subject to annual distribution and service fees of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Current Class C Shares of the Funds will be re-designated Class C2 Shares. Class C2 Shares will not be available for new accounts or for additional investment into existing accounts except in connection with dividend reinvestments. Class C2 Shares will not be eligible for the reinstatement privilege. Shareholders of Class C2 Shares will be eligible to exchange their shares into Class C2 Shares of other Nuveen municipal bond funds. Shareholders of Class C2 Shares will also remain eligible to exchange their shares into Class C Shares of any other Nuveen mutual fund, but if they exchange back into a Nuveen municipal bond fund, they will issued newly established Class C Shares.
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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.
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 multiple 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.
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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 multiple 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) Per Share: A fund’s Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash and accrued earnings) less its total liabilities. For funds with multiple classes, Net Assets are determined separately for each share class. NAV per share is equal to the fund’s (or share class’) Net Assets divided by its 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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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. | ||||||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||||||
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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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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 approximately $215 billion as of September 30, 2013. | ||||||||||||||
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MSA-FTFI-1113P
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to this filing.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to this filing.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to this filing.
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 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 to this filing.
(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: February 6, 2014
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: February 6, 2014
By | (Signature and Title) | /s/ Stephen D. Foy | ||||
Stephen D. Foy Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) |
Date: February 6, 2014