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Table of Contents
| Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders | 4 |
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| Portfolio Managers’ Comments | 5 |
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| Fund Leverage | 12 |
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| Common Share Information | 13 |
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| Risk Considerations | 15 |
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| Performance Overview and Holding Summaries | 16 |
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| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 24 |
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| Portfolios of Investments | 25 |
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| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 57 |
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| Statement of Operations | 58 |
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| Statement of Changes in Net Assets | 59 |
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| Statement of Cash Flows | 61 |
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| Financial Highlights | 62 |
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| Notes to Financial Statements | 68 |
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| Additional Fund Information | 83 |
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| Glossary of Terms Used in this Report | 84 |
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| Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently | 86 |
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| Board Members & Officers | 87 |
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders
Dear Shareholders,
A pattern of divergence has emerged in the past year. Steady and moderate growth in the U.S. economy helped sustain the stock market’s bull run another year. U.S. bonds also performed well, amid subdued inflation, interest rates that remained unexpectedly low and concerns about the economic well-being of the rest of the world. The stronger domestic economy enabled the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to gradually reduce its large scale bond purchases, known as quantitative easing (QE), without disruption to the markets, as well as begin to set expectations for a transition into tightening mode.
The economic story outside the U.S. continues to improve. Despite the drama over Greece’s debt negotiations, the European economy appears to be stabilizing. Japan is on a moderate recovery path as it emerged from recession late last quarter. China’s economy decelerated and, despite running well above the rate of other major global economies, investors feared it looked slow by China’s standards. Some areas of concern were a surprisingly steep decline in oil prices, the U.S. dollar’s rally and an increase in geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis and terrorist attacks across the Middle East and Africa, as well as more recently in Europe.
While a backdrop of healthy economic growth in the U.S. and the continuation of accommodative monetary policy (with the central banks of Japan and potentially Europe stepping in where the Fed has left off) bodes well for the markets, the global outlook has become more uncertain. Indeed, volatility is likely to feature more prominently in the investment landscape going forward. Such conditions underscore the importance of professional investment management. Experienced investment teams have weathered the market’s ups and downs in the past and emerged with a better understanding of the sensitivities of their asset class and investment style, particularly in times of turbulence. We recognize the importance of maximizing gains, while striving to minimize volatility.
And, the same is true for investors like you. Maintaining an appropriate time horizon, diversification and relying on practiced investment teams are among your best strategies for achieving your long-term investment objectives. Additionally, I encourage you to communicate with your financial consultant if you have questions about your investment in a Nuveen Fund. On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.
William J. Schneider
Chairman of the Board
April 22, 2015
Portfolio Managers’ Comments
Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund (NAZ)
Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund (NUM)
Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund (NUO)
Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (NTX)
These Funds feature portfolio management by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of Nuveen Investments, Inc. Portfolio managers Michael S. Hamilton and Daniel J. Close, CFA, review U.S. economic and municipal market conditions at the national and state levels, key investment strategies and the twelve-month reporting period performance of these four Nuveen Funds. Michael assumed portfolio management responsibility for NAZ in 2011, while Dan has managed NUM, NUO and NTX since 2007.
What factors affected the U.S. economy and the national municipal bond market during the twelve-month reporting period ended February 28, 2015?
During this reporting period, the U.S. economy continued to expand at a moderate pace. The Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained efforts to bolster growth and promote progress toward its mandates of maximum employment and price stability by holding the benchmark fed funds rate at the record low level of zero to 0.25% that it established in December 2008. At its October 2014 meeting, the Fed announced that it would end its bond-buying stimulus program as of November 1, 2014, after tapering its monthly asset purchases of mortgage-backed and longer-term Treasury securities from the original $85 billion per month to $15 billion per month over the course of seven consecutive meetings (December 2013 through September 2014). In making the announcement, the Fed cited substantial improvement in the outlook for the labor market since the inception of the current asset purchase program as well as sufficient underlying strength in the broader economy to support ongoing progress toward maximum employment in a context of price stability. The Fed also reiterated that it would continue to look at a wide range of factors, including labor market conditions, indicators of inflationary pressures and readings on financial developments, in determining future actions. Additionally, the Fed stated that it would likely maintain the current target range for the fed funds rate for a considerable time after the end of the asset purchase program, especially if projected inflation continues to run below the Fed’s 2% longer run goal. However, if economic data shows faster progress, the Fed indicated it could raise the fed funds rate sooner than expected.
The Fed changed its language slightly in December, indicating it would be “patient” in normalizing monetary policy. This shift helped ease investors’ worries that the Fed might raise rates too soon. As the reporting period drew to a close, expectations were that the Fed would drop the word patient from its March post-meeting statement, in an effort to telegraph that a rate hike was likely
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Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) 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.
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Portfolio Managers’ Comments (continued)
in June. The March statement (issued after the close of this reporting period) did indeed remove the word patient but also highlighted the Fed’s less optimistic view of the economy’s overall health as well as downgraded its inflation projections.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the U.S. economy, as measured by the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), grew at a 2.2% annual rate, compared with 4.6% in the second quarter and 5.0% in the third quarter of 2014. The decline in real GDP growth rate from the third quarter to the fourth quarter primarily reflects an upturn in imports, a downturn in federal government spending, and decline in exports. These were partly offset by an upturn in consumer spending. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.1% year-over-year as of January 2015 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared), the first negative twelve-month change since October 2009. The core CPI (which excludes food and energy) increased 1.6% during the same period, below the Fed’s unofficial longer term inflation objective of 2.0%. As of February 28, 2015, the national unemployment rate was 5.5%, the lowest level since May 2008 and the level considered “full employment” by some Fed officials, down from the 6.7% reported in February 2014. The housing market continued to post gains, although price growth has shown signs of deceleration in recent months. The average home price in the S&P/Case-Shiller Index of 20 major metropolitan areas rose 4.6% for the twelve months ended January 2015 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared).
Municipal bonds enjoyed strong performance during the twelve-month reporting period, buoyed by a backdrop of low interest rates, improving investor sentiment and favorable supply-demand dynamics. Interest rates were widely expected to rise in 2014, as the economy improved and the Fed wound down its asset purchases. However, the 10-year Treasury yield ended the year even lower than where it began. As a result, fixed income asset classes performed surprisingly well (as yields fall, prices rise and vice versa). At the same time, investors grew more confident that the Fed’s tapering would proceed at a measured pace and that the credit woes of Detroit and Puerto Rico would be contained. In addition, credit fundamentals for state and local governments were generally stabilizing, although pockets of trouble remained. California and New York showed marked improvements during 2014, whereas Illinois, New Jersey and Puerto Rico, for example, still face considerable challenges.
Investors’ declining risk aversion bolstered demand for higher-yielding assets, including municipal bonds, which reversed the tide of outflows municipal bond funds suffered in 2013. While demand and inflows rose, supply continued to be subdued. More municipal bonds left the market than were added in 2014, a condition known as net negative issuance. Part of the reason for net negative issuance was that a significant portion of issuer activity focused on current refundings, in which a new bond is issued to replace the called bond (in contrast to an advanced refunding, where the called bond remains in the market as a pre-refunded bond).
These factors helped drive municipal bond yields lower and tightened yield spreads relative to Treasuries in 2014 overall. However, as the new year began, market conditions turned more volatile. A series of disappointing economic data underscored the fragility of the U.S. recovery, as well as cast further uncertainty on the timing of the Fed’s first rate hike. A change in the supply-demand balance also hampered the municipal bond sector. Issuance was unusually strong in the first two months of 2015, up 72.5% compared to the same two-month period in 2014. Over the twelve months ended February 28, 2015, municipal bond issuance nationwide totaled $358.8 billion, an increase of 13% from the issuance for the twelve-month period ended February 28, 2014. Finally, divergence in economic growth and foreign central bank policies have reinforced an interest rate differential that favors demand for U.S. Treasuries, maintaining downward pressure on yields.
How were the economic and market environments in Arizona, Michigan, Ohio and Texas during the twelve-month reporting period ended February 28, 2015?
Arizona’s economic recovery has surpassed the nations after experiencing a severe housing market decline. Growth in hospitality and health care has led recent improvements in the state’s employment picture. The recovery in the housing market has slowed from last year’s pace but remains a moderate driver. However, in the long term, Arizona is expected to outperform because of its strong population growth and investment in biotech, medical devices and health care. Additionally, its low business costs relative to neighboring Southern California make Arizona more attractive for new business ventures. Gains in Arizona housing prices have
been driven primarily by the Phoenix market, with the state’s smaller metropolitan areas also showing progress. According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, housing prices in Phoenix rose 2.6% over the twelve months ended January 2015 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared), compared with the 20 City Composite Home Price Index increase of 4.6% nationally. In the job market, the Arizona unemployment rate dropped to a preliminary 6.5% as of February 2015, the lowest level since June 2008, down from 7.1% in February 2014. The 2015 General Fund Budget was enacted in April, totaling $9.2 billion, up 4.2% over the 2014 Enacted Budget and includes increased spending for child safety and education and protects the rainy day fund. The state joint legislative budget committee projects a structural deficit in Fiscal Year 2015, which the state plans to fill with the use of rainy day funds. At the end of Fiscal 2013, the state’s temporary one-cent sales tax, enacted in 2011, expired, resulting in budget gaps for Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2015. Arizona used the accumulated financial cushion generated by the sales taxes to offset these shortfalls. The newly sworn in Republican Governor, Doug Ducey, signed the 2016 General Fund Budget in March 2015 (subsequent to the close of this reporting period), totaling $9.1 billion. Once enacted it fills the Fiscal Year 2015 shortfall and a projected budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2016 through expenditure reductions, reallocation of monies from certain separate agency funds to the State’s general fund and drawing down the rainy day fund without raising taxes. The State reports it will face budgetary shortfall for Fiscal Year 2017 before becoming in balance by Fiscal Year 2018. The Arizona Supreme Court Ruled that the state did not provide inflation adjustments in school funding during Fiscal Years 2010-2013 as required under voter approved Proposition 301. It is yet unknown whether the ruling will result in a retroactive repayment of prior years’ missed payments estimated to total $1.2 billion or apply only to future years’ budgets, as the case is still being litigated. In November 2013, Moody’s affirmed Arizona’s issuer rating at Aa3 and changed its outlook for the state to positive from stable. S&P affirmed the State of Arizona’s issuer credit at AA- but revised its outlook to positive from stable on November 27, 2013. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2015, municipal issuance in Arizona totaled $6.9 billion, an increase of 84% from the twelve months ended February 28, 2014. This issuance may be attributed to a dramatic increase in refunding activity.
Michigan’s economic recovery has strengthened over the last year and though job growth overall is still behind the U.S., auto manufacturing and health care hiring are projected to remain strong through 2015. Strong domestic auto sales have incrementally bolstered growth over the past five years and an uptick in the sales of light-trucks is expected to directly benefit hiring in southeastern Michigan this year. To a large extent, the Michigan economy remained tied to events in the auto industry, as the “Big Three” (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) continued to rank among the state’s five largest employers. Overall, Michigan remained heavily reliant on manufacturing, which represented 13.5% of employment in the state, compared with 8.8% nationally. As of February 2015, Michigan’s unemployment rate was 5.9%, down from 7.8% in January 2014, and the lowest level since April 2008. Favorably, the state’s labor force participation rate has remained stable as unemployment has improved, indicating a real improvement in job growth. Following the peak in housing prices in mid-2006, home prices in Michigan declined dramatically and the inventory of foreclosed homes remained elevated in many of the state’s hardest-hit metropolitan areas, including Detroit, Warren and Flint. Improvement in the state economy has brought some recuperation in the housing market. After steep gains over 2013, housing price appreciation saw continued, but slower growth. According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index of 20 major metropolitan areas, housing prices in Detroit rose 2.9% over the twelve months ended January 2015 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared), compared with the national average increase of 4.6%. On the fiscal front, Michigan’s budgetary performance over the last two years has been impressive. As revenues improved, the state demonstrated a commitment to rebuild reserves. For Fiscal 2014, Michigan’s $49 billion budget was structurally balanced and did not require major expenditure cuts or borrowing. Although the state appropriated $75 million to the state’s reserve fund in Fiscal 2014, $194.8 million was withdrawn to fund the state’s contribution to the Detroit bankruptcy settlement. At year end the reserve fund balance stood at $386.2 million. Beginning in 2015 this withdrawal will be repaid with annual deposits from tobacco settlement revenues and the Fiscal 2015 budget provides for a $94 million contribution. By Fiscal Year end 2015, the reserve balance is projected to be nearly $500 million. The state’s improved financial and cash position has eliminated the need for cash flow borrowing. A modest $336 million budget gap due to revenue shortfalls is now projected for Fiscal Year 2015. This gap is expected to be closed by shifting school aid revenues and cutting about $100 million in expenditures. The governor’s proposed $54 billion budget for Fiscal 2016 represents a
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2% spending increase. In May 2015 Michigan voters will be asked to approve a sales tax increase to generate up to $1.2 billion in new annual revenues to help fund state infrastructure and transportation needs. The governor has also proposed making a $95 million contribution to the state’s reserve fund in Fiscal 2016. The budget is expected to be adopted by the end of June. As of March 2015, Moody’s and S&P rated Michigan general obligation (GO) debt at Aa2 and AA-, respectively. Both agencies revised their outlook for the state to positive in 2013. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2015, municipal issuance in Michigan totaled $10.9 billion, an increase of 91% from the twelve months ended February 28, 2014.
Ohio’s economy has been growing at a moderate rate for the past two years due to strong auto sales and increasing demand in the health care industry. As of February 2015, the state’s unemployment rate was 5.1%, compared with the national rate of 5.5%. Manufacturing is the largest of Ohio’s major employment sectors and the state continued to be a leading producer of steel and autos. Like other manufacturing-heavy states, Ohio tends to have a somewhat more cyclical economy than the nation as a whole. The state has experienced a small boom in oil and gas production, due largely to hydraulic fracturing in the Utica shale field in the Appalachian Basin. The recent decline in natural gas prices has caused the number of active rotary rigs to fall sharply. Over the long term, the Utica Shale is expected to remain a growth driver for the state. The housing market in Ohio is experiencing some weakness, as it is in much of the Midwest. According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index of prices in 20 major metropolitan areas, housing prices in Cleveland posted a year-over-year increase of 1.6% as of January 2015 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared). On the fiscal front, Ohio has seen revenue recovery in line with its economic recovery. Fiscal year-to-date (through Feb 2015) General Fund tax receipts are 4.2% higher than the prior year-to-date collections. Income and sales taxes now make up more than half the state’s general fund revenues. In Fiscal 2013, Ohio fully funded its budget stabilization fund to its statutory maximum for the first time since 2000. The current balance in the state’s Budget Stabilization Fund is $1.47 billion, which is the maximum limit. The governor’s proposed biennium budget for Fiscal Years 2015-2016 continues a trend from prior budgets by calling for further reductions in the personal income tax rate and the taxes paid by small businesses. The reductions would be paid for in part by increases in the rates of the sales tax and cigarette tax, and a revamping of Ohio’s severance tax on oil and natural gas. As of March 2015, Moody’s and S&P rated Ohio GO debt at Aa1 and AA+, respectively, with stable outlooks. For the twelve months ended February 28, 2015, municipal issuance in Ohio totaled $10.9 billion, an increase of 20% compared with the twelve months ended February 28, 2014.
The economic recovery in Texas continues to outpace the national recovery and most other states. State GDP growth was largely driven by gains in the mining, real estate and professional services sectors. The state’s employment surpassed pre-recession levels in September 2011 and solid employment growth continued across all industries in 2014. The biggest year over year employment gains were seen in transportation and utility, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services. Texas’ three largest non-government employment sectors, education and health services, professional and business services, and retail trade, represented approximately 57% of the state’s workers. Strong employment and expanded labor force participation, together with positive demographic trends, created strong demand for housing and increases in the state’s housing prices and home sales. The state economy continues to exhibit elevated exposure to the mining sector, with this sector contributing 9.1% of state earnings in 2013, compared to the mining sector contributing only 1.7% of national earnings in 2013. As of February 2015, the state’s 4.3% unemployment rate was down from 5.4% in February 2014 and well below the February 2015 national unemployment rate of 5.5%. According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, housing prices in Dallas posted a year-over-year increase of 8.1% as of January 2015 (most recent data available at the time this report was prepared). On the fiscal front, Texas continued to benefit from strong revenue growth and the state’s Fiscal 2014-2015 biennium budget was able to restore some previous budget cuts. The 84th session of the Texas Legislature is currently in session until June 1st and is working on the Fiscal 2016-2017 budget. Texas state sales tax collections represent more than half of the state’s general revenues and Fiscal 2015 year to date collections through February 2015 were 9.8% higher than the first 6 months of Fiscal 2014. S&P upgraded its Texas general obligation (GO) rating to AAA from AA+ in December 2013, while Moody’s and Fitch rated Texas GO debt at Aaa and AAA, respectively. For the twelve months ended February 28, 2015, municipal issuance in Texas totaled $42.1 billion a 25% increase from the previous twelve months. For the most recent twelve months, Texas was ranked as the second largest state issuer only behind California.
What key strategies were used to manage these Funds during the twelve-month reporting period ended February 28, 2015?
A backdrop of supportive technical and fundamental factors helped the municipal market rally for most of the reporting period. For the period as a whole, municipal bond prices generally rose, while interest rates declined. 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.
NAZ continued to focus on maintaining a bias toward longer and intermediate duration bonds while staying diversified, as well as actively seeking to minimize call risk especially toward the end of the reporting period. Additions to NAZ’s portfolio included charter school, higher education and hospital credits. NAZ also purchased Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) bonds in May 2014, based on their attractive diversification, duration and yield. Due to ongoing developments in Puerto Rico, Nuveen made the decision to sell these bonds from the portfolio in July 2014.
NUM, NUO and NTX also continued to focus on buying a mix of intermediate and longer-term credits, seeking opportunities in both the new issue and secondary markets.
In Michigan, municipal issuance rose substantially for the reporting period. This increase was largely due to the refinancing of Detroit water and sewer bonds, which accounted for approximately $1.8 billion of Michigan’s $5.1 billion in issuance or almost all of the increase. In August 2014, Detroit announced a tender offer for the city’s water and sewer bonds, aimed at replacing some of the $5.2 billion of existing debt with lower cost bonds. Approximately $1.5 billion in existing water and sewer bonds were returned to the city by investors under the tender offer, which enabled Detroit to issue new water and sewer bonds, resulting in savings of $250 million over the life of the bonds. The city also raised about $150 million to finance sewer system improvements. As part of the deal, Detroit water and sewer bonds also were permanently removed from the city’s bankruptcy case, which led to a rally in the bonds’ prices. NUM participated in both the tender offer and the new issue of Detroit water and sewer bonds. During this reporting period, NUM also found value in higher education, electric utilities, dedicated tax bonds (Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority) and local government obligation (GO) credits. NUO continued to find bonds that helped us accomplish our goals for the Fund, adding Cuyahoga County sales tax revenue bonds, water and sewer credits and electric utility bonds. NUO also sold a longer duration Buckeye Tobacco Settlement credit to buy a shorter duration credit from the same issuer with an equivalent yield. Our purchases in NTX focused on dedicated tax bonds, state GOs, airports, water and sewer, and higher education bonds. All of our bond purchases in the Michigan, Ohio and Texas Funds represented in-state paper.
In addition, we established a portfolio hedge in NUM, NUO and NTX by purchasing a credit default swap on the debt obligations of the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. We have previously noted a correlation between the credit quality of Puerto Rico bonds and that of the overall high yield municipal bond market. Given that these portfolios regularly maintain a meaningful stake in BBB-rated and below investment grade rated bonds, we saw this as a way to reduce the Funds’ overall risk while continuing to take advantage of opportunities to invest in the lower quality portion of the market. During the reporting period, these swaps had a negligible impact on performance.
During this reporting period, S&P upgraded its credit rating on National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. (NPFG), the insurance subsidiary of MBIA, to AA- rating from A rating, citing NPFG’s strong operating performance and competitive position in the financial guarantee market. As a result, the ratings on the Funds’ holdings of bonds backed by insurance from NPFG were similarly upgraded to AA- rating as of mid-March 2014. This action produced an increase in the percentage of our portfolios held in the AA- rated credit quality category (and a corresponding decrease in the A rated category), improving the overall credit quality of the Funds. During this reporting period, S&P also upgraded its rating on Assured Guaranty Municipal (AGM) as well as AGM’s municipal-only insurer Municipal Assurance Corp. to AA from AA-.
Cash for new purchases was generated primarily by proceeds from called and matured bonds, which we worked to redeploy to keep the Funds fully invested and support their income streams. As previously mentioned, the decline in municipal yields and the flattening of the municipal yield curve relative to the Treasury curve helped to make refunding deals more attractive and we saw an
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increase in this activity during the reporting period, which provided ample cash for purchases. NAZ took an active approach to managing heightened call activity, selling some callable bond positions at the end of 2014 and in early 2015 to try to reduce the overall portfolio’s reinvestment risk. NAZ’s other notable sell during the period included the COFINA bonds described earlier. NUM sold all of its remaining uninsured Detroit water and sewer paper, uninsured Wayne County GOs (which were eliminated prior to Fitch’s downgrade of Wayne County in March 2015) and Detroit Public Schools state aid revenue bonds. NUO sold a Wittenberg University revenue bond on deteriorating credit concerns, and NTX sold a pre-refunded bond.
As of February 28, 2015, all four of these Funds continued to use inverse floating rate securities. We employ inverse floaters for a variety of reasons, including duration management and income enhancement. For duration and cash management reasons, NUM and NUO found it advantageous to terminate several inverse floating rate trusts during this reporting period. This had the effect of modestly reducing leverage.
How did the Funds perform for the twelve-month reporting period ended February 28, 2015?
The tables in each Fund’s Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section of this report provide the Funds’ total returns for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended February 28, 2015. Each Fund’s returns on common share net asset value (NAV) are compared with the performance of corresponding market index and Lipper classification average.
For the twelve months ended February 28, 2015, the total returns on common share NAV for these four Funds outperformed the returns for their respective state’s S&P Municipal Bond Index as well as that of the national S&P Municipal Bond Index. NAZ and NUO outperformed the average return for the Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification, while NUM and NTX underperformed this Lipper average. Shareholders should note that the performance of the Lipper Other States classification represents the overall average of returns for funds from ten states with a wide variety of municipal market conditions, making direct comparisons less meaningful.
Key management factors that influenced the Funds’ returns during this reporting period included duration and yield curve positioning, credit exposure and sector allocation. The use of leverage also was an important factor affecting the Funds’ performance. Leverage is discussed in more detail later in this report.
Given the combination of declining interest rates and a flattening yield curve during this reporting period, municipal bonds with longer maturities generally outperformed those with shorter maturities. Overall, credits with maturities of 15 years or more, especially those at the longest end of the municipal yield curve, outperformed the general municipal market, while bonds at the shortest end of the curve produced the weakest results. Because these four Funds were generally overweighted in the longer segments of the municipal curve that performed best and generally underweighted in the underperforming shorter end of the curve, duration and yield curve positioning was a significant positive contributor to their performance.
During the reporting period, lower rated bonds generally outperformed higher quality bonds, as the municipal market rally continued and investors became more willing to accept risk. NUO and NTX were the most favorably positioned for this environment, with overweights in the stronger performing, lower rated bonds and underweights in the weaker performing, higher rated bonds contributing positively to performance. NAZ benefited from similar positioning, but gains were slightly offset by a AA-rated Puerto Rico credit that detracted from returns. For NUM, an overweight to AA-rated bonds (which underperformed) and an underweight to BB-rated bonds (which outperformed) were detrimental to performance.
The influence of sector allocation varied among the Funds during the reporting period. Although an overweight in the underper-forming housing sector was modestly disadvantageous to performance, NUO benefited from its underweight in state GO credits, a sector that underperformed, and an overweight in health care credits, a group that outperformed. For NAZ, the impact on overall returns was small, but still positive. Exposure to Tax-Supported credits, particularly dedicated tax credits hurt NAZ’s returns. Despite being underweight in transportation this sector was a positive contributor as the positions held were longer duration bonds. An overweight in the industrial development/pollution control revenue credits boosted results. Among individual credits, NAZ had
positive results from a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport bond, two charter school bonds issued by the Phoenix Industrial Development Authority (Choice Academies Inc. and Legacy Traditional Schools), two hospital systems (John C. Lincoln Health Network and University Medical Center) and tax increment dirt bonds, which are so-called because they are secured by land values.
For NUM and NTX, sector allocation was an overall detractor from performance. Specifically, although exposure to health care helped NUM’s performance, it did not offset the negative effect of exposure to higher education and pre-refunded bonds. NTX was hurt by health care credits and an underweight in toll roads, which overwhelmed gains from its position in dedicated tax bonds.
We also continue to monitor two situations in the broader municipal market for any impact on the Funds’ holdings and performance: the ongoing economic problems of Puerto Rico and the bankruptcy filing of Detroit, Michigan. Regarding Puerto Rico, shareholders should note that NUM, NUO and NTX had sold out of their exposures to Puerto Rico debt prior to this reporting period, while NAZ had an allocation of approximately 1% throughout the reporting period. The Puerto Rico credits offered higher yields, added diversification and triple exemption (i.e., exemption from most federal, state, and local taxes). However, Puerto Rico’s continued economic weakening, escalating debt service obligations, and long-standing inability to deliver a balanced budget led to multiple downgrades on its debt over the past two years. Following the latest rating reduction by Moody’s in July 2014, Puerto Rico general obligation debt was rated B2/BB+/BB (below investment grade) by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, respectively, with negative outlooks.
On February 6, 2015 a federal court found Puerto Rico’s Recovery Act to be unconstitutional. Though the Commonwealth is pursuing an appeal of the ruling, the outcome is uncertain. Puerto Rico’s non-voting Representative in Congress recently introduced legislation that would make chapter 9 bankruptcy available to the Commonwealth’s public corporations. A congressional committee hearing was held on February 26, 2015, but the bill has not advanced out of committee.
In light of the evolving economic situation in Puerto Rico, Nuveen’s credit analysis of the Commonwealth had previously considered the possibility of a default and restructuring of public corporations and we adjusted our portfolios to prepare for such an outcome, although no such default or restructuring has occurred to date. The Nuveen complex’s entire exposure to obligations of the government of Puerto Rico and other Puerto Rico issuers totaled 0.36% of assets under management as of February 28, 2015. As of February 28, 2015, NAZs limited exposure to Puerto Rico generally was invested in bonds that were insured (which we believe adds value), pre-refunded (and therefore backed by securities such as U.S. Treasuries), or tobacco settlement bonds. Overall, the small size of our exposures meant that our Puerto Rico holdings had a negligible impact on performance.
The second situation that we continued to monitor was the City of Detroit’s filing for chapter 9 in federal bankruptcy court in July 2013. Burdened by decades of population loss, changes in the auto manufacturing industry and significant tax base deterioration, Detroit had been under severe financial stress for an extended period prior to the filing. Before Detroit could exit bankruptcy, issues surrounding the city’s complex debt portfolio, numerous union contracts, significant legal questions and more than 100,000 creditors had to be resolved. By October 2014, all of the major creditors had reached an agreement on the city’s plan to restructure its $18.5 billion of debt and emerge from bankruptcy on November 7, 2014. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the city’s bankruptcy exit plan, thereby erasing approximately $7 billion in debt. The settlement plan also provided for $1.7 billion to be reinvested in the city for improved public safety, blight removal and upgraded basic services. As described in the key strategies section earlier in this commentary, Detroit’s tender offer for the city’s water and sewer bonds in August 2014 was a positive event, resulting in beneficial savings for the city and the permanent removal of the water and sewer credits from the city’s bankruptcy case. In general, Detroit water and sewer credits rallied following these positive developments. Shareholders of NUM should note that this Fund has no exposure to Detroit general obligation bonds and is underweighted in Detroit water and sewer bonds relative to the Michigan index.
Fund Leverage
IMPACT OF THE FUNDS’ LEVERAGE STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE
One important factor impacting the returns of the Funds relative to their comparative benchmarks was the Funds’ use of leverage through their issuance of preferred shares and/or investments in inverse floating rate securities, which represent leveraged investments in underlying bonds. The Funds use leverage because our research has shown that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income, particularly in the recent market environment where short-term market rates are at or near historical lows, meaning that the short-term rates the Fund has been paying on its leveraging instruments have been much lower than the interest the Fund has been earning on its portfolio of long-term bonds that it has bought with the proceeds of that leverage. However, use of leverage also can expose the Fund to additional price volatility. When a Fund uses leverage, the Fund will experience a greater increase in its net asset value if the municipal bonds acquired through the use of leverage increase in value, but it will also experience a correspondingly larger decline in its net asset value if the bonds acquired through leverage decline in value, which will make the Fund’s net asset value more volatile, and its total return performance more variable over time. In addition, income in levered funds will typically decrease in comparison to unlevered funds when short-term interest rates increase and increase when short-term interest rates decrease. Leverage had a positive impact on the performance of the Funds over this reporting period.
As of February 28, 2015, the Funds’ percentages of leverage are shown in the accompanying table.
| | | | NAZ | | | NUM | | | NUO | | | NTX | |
| Effective Leverage* | | | 35.59 | % | | 34.58 | % | | 35.20 | % | | 32.20 | % |
| Regulatory Leverage* | | | 31.27 | % | | 32.57 | % | | 31.96 | % | | 31.03 | % |
| * | Effective leverage is a Fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the leverage effects of certain derivative and other investments in a Fund’s portfolio that increase the Fund’s investment exposure. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any regulatory leverage. Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued or borrowings of a Fund. Both of these are part of a Fund’s capital structure. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set forth in the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
THE FUNDS’ REGULATORY LEVERAGE
As of February 28, 2015, the Funds have issued and outstanding MuniFund Term Preferred (MTP) Shares, Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (VMTP) Shares and/or Variable Rate Demand Preferred (VRDP) Shares as shown in the accompanying table.
| | MTP Shares | | | | VMTP Shares | | VRDP Shares | |
| | | | | Shares Issued | | Annual | | NYSE | | | | Shares Issued | | | | Shares Issued | |
| | | Series | | at Liquidation Value | | Dividend Rate | | Ticker | | Series | | at Liquidation Value | | Series | | at Liquidation Value | |
| NAZ | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2016 | | $ | 79,000,000 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| NUM | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2016 | | $ | 159,000,000 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| NUO | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | $ | — | | | 1 | | $ | 148,000,000 | |
| NTX | | | 2015 | | $ | 70,920,000 | | | 2.30 | % | | NTX PRCCL | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | |
Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Note 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies for further details on MTP, VMTP and VRDP Shares.
Common Share Information
DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The following information regarding the Funds’ distributions is current as of February 28, 2015. Each Fund’s distribution levels may vary over time based on each Fund’s investment activities and portfolio investment value changes.
During the current reporting period, each Fund’s distributions to common shareholders were as shown in the accompanying table.
| | | Per Common Share Amounts |
| Ex-Dividend Date | | | NAZ | | | NUM | | | NUO | | | NTX | |
| March 2014 | | $ | 0.0655 | | $ | 0.0740 | | $ | 0.0800 | | $ | 0.0580 | |
| April | | | 0.0655 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0800 | | | 0.0580 | |
| May | | | 0.0655 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0800 | | | 0.0580 | |
| June | | | 0.0655 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0800 | | | 0.0580 | |
| July | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0800 | | | 0.0580 | |
| August | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0800 | | | 0.0580 | |
| September | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0705 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0545 | |
| October | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0705 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0545 | |
| November | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0705 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0545 | |
| December | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0675 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0545 | |
| January | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0675 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0545 | |
| February 2015 | | | 0.0665 | | | 0.0675 | | | 0.0740 | | | 0.0545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ordinary Income Distribution* | | $ | 0.0003 | | $ | 0.0002 | | $ | 0.0027 | | $ | 0.0010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Market Yield** | | | 5.55 | % | | 5.85 | % | | 5.77 | % | | 4.56 | % |
| Taxable-Equivalent Yield** | | | 8.08 | % | | 8.49 | % | | 8.46 | % | | 6.33 | % |
| * | Distribution paid in December 2014. |
| | |
| ** | Market Yield is based on the Fund’s current annualized monthly distribution divided by the Fund’s current market price as of the end of the reporting period. 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. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.3%, 31.1% and 31.8% for the Arizona, Michigan and Ohio Funds, respectively. The Texas Fund is based on a federal income tax rate of 28.0%. When comparing a Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. |
Each Fund in this report seeks to pay regular monthly dividends out of its net investment income at a rate that reflects its past and projected net income performance. To permit each 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 income actually earned by the Fund during the period. If a Fund has cumulatively earned more than it has paid in dividends, it will hold the excess in reserve as undistributed net investment income (UNII) as part of the Fund’s net asset value. Conversely, if a Fund has cumulatively paid in dividends more than it has earned, the excess will constitute a negative UNII that will likewise be reflected in the Fund’s net asset value. Each Fund will, over time, pay all its net investment income as dividends to shareholders.
As of February 28, 2015, the Funds had positive UNII balances for tax purposes and positive UNII balances for financial reporting purposes.
All monthly dividends paid by each Fund during the current reporting period, were paid from net investment income. If a portion of the Fund’s monthly distributions was sourced from or comprised of elements other than net investment income, including capital gains and/or a return of capital, shareholders would have received a notice to that effect. For financial reporting purposes, the composition and per share amounts of each Fund’s dividends for the reporting period are presented in this report’s Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights, respectively. For income tax purposes, distribution information for each Fund as of its most recent tax year end is presented in Note 6 – Income Tax Information within the Notes to Financial Statements of this report.
COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES
During August 2014, the Funds’ Board of Trustees reauthorized an open-market share repurchase program, allowing each Fund to repurchase an aggregate of up to approximately 10% of its outstanding shares.
As of February 28, 2015, and since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, the Funds have cumulatively repurchased and retired common shares as shown in the accompanying table.
| | | NAZ | | NUM | | NUO | | NTX | |
| Common Shares Cumulatively Repurchased and Retired | | — | | 185,000 | | — | | — | |
| Common Shares Authorized for Repurchase | | 1,155,000 | | 2,085,000 | | 1,850,000 | | 1,005,000 | |
During the current reporting period, the Funds did not repurchase any of their outstanding common shares.
COMMON SHARE EQUITY SHELF PROGRAMS
During the reporting period, NTX was authorized to issue an additional 950,000 common shares through its ongoing equity shelf program. Under this program, the Fund, subject to market conditions, may raise additional capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above the Fund’s NAV per common share.
During the current reporting period, NTX did not sell any of its common shares through its equity shelf program.
As of June 30, 2014, NTX’s shelf offering registration statement is no longer effective, Therefore, NTX may not issue additional common shares under its equity shelf program until a new registration statement is effective.
OTHER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION
As of February 28, 2015, and during the current reporting period, the Funds’ common share prices were trading at a premium/ (discount) to their common share NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.
| | | | NAZ | | | NUM | | | NUO | | | NTX | |
| Common Share NAV | | $ | 15.02 | | $ | 15.80 | | $ | 17.01 | | $ | 15.72 | |
| Common Share Price | | $ | 14.37 | | $ | 13.85 | | $ | 15.40 | | $ | 14.35 | |
| Premium/(Discount) to NAV | | | (4.33 | )% | | (12.34 | )% | | (9.47 | )% | | (8.72 | )% |
| 12-Month Average Premium/(Discount) to NAV | | | (5.79 | )% | | (10.22 | )% | | (6.83 | )% | | (7.09 | )% |
Risk Considerations
Fund Shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fund common shares are subject to a variety of risks, including:
Investment, Price and Market Risk. An investment in common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest. Your investment in common shares represents an indirect investment in the municipal securities owned by the Fund, which generally trade in the over-the-counter markets. Shares of closed-end investment companies like these Funds frequently trade at a discount to their net asset value (NAV). Your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than your original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions.
Leverage Risk. Each Fund’s use of leverage creates the possibility of higher volatility for the Fund’s per share NAV, market price, distributions and returns. There is no assurance that a Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful. Certain aspects of the recently adopted Volcker Rule may limit the availability of tender option bonds, which are used by the Funds for leveraging and duration management purposes. The effects of this new Rule, expected to take effect in mid-2015, may make it more difficult for a Fund to maintain current or desired levels of leverage and may cause the Fund to incur additional expenses to maintain its leverage.
Tax Risk. The tax treatment of Fund distributions may be affected by new IRS interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code and future changes in tax laws and regulations.
Issuer Credit Risk. This is the risk that a security in a Fund’s portfolio will fail to make dividend or interest payments when due.
Interest Rate Risk. Fixed-income securities such as bonds, preferred, convertible and other debt securities will decline in value if market interest rates rise.
Reinvestment Risk. If market interest rates decline, income earned from a Fund’s portfolio may be reinvested at rates below that of the original bond that generated the income.
Call Risk or Prepayment Risk. Issuers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled, forcing a Fund to reinvest in lower-yielding securities.
Inverse Floater Risk. The Funds invest in inverse floaters. Due to their leveraged nature, these investments can greatly increase a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk and credit risk. In addition, investments in inverse floaters involve the risk that the Fund could lose more than its original principal investment.
| NAZ | |
| | Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund |
| | Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of February 28, 2015 |
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of February 28, 2015
| | | Average Annual | |
| | | 1-Year | | 5-Year | | 10-Year | |
| NAZ at Common Share NAV | | 12.01% | | 7.27% | | 5.57% | |
| NAZ at Common Share Price | | 18.94% | | 7.30% | | 4.34% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index | | 6.17% | | 5.27% | | 4.87% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Index | | 6.47% | | 5.19% | | 4.75% | |
| Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average | | 11.51% | | 7.05% | | 5.44% | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index and Lipper return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment.
This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
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.
| Fund Allocation | |
| (% of net assets) | |
| Long-Term Municipal Bonds | 145.5% |
| Other Assets Less Liabilities | 1.6% |
| Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations | |
| & VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value | 147.1% |
| Floating Rate Obligations | (1.6)% |
| VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value | (45.5)% |
| Net Assets | 100% |
| Portfolio Composition | |
| (% of total investments) | |
| Tax Obligation/Limited | 24.8% |
| Health Care | 17.6% |
| Education and Civic Organizations | 16.3% |
| Tax Obligation/General | 13.0% |
| Utilities | 12.4% |
| Water and Sewer | 7.6% |
| U.S. Guaranteed | 5.4% |
| Other | 2.9% |
| Total | 100% |
| Credit Quality | |
| (% of total investment exposure) | |
| AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 15.4% |
| AA | 39.9% |
| A | 27.6% |
| BBB | 8.6% |
| BB or Lower | 2.6% |
| N/R (not rated) | 5.9% |
| Total | 100% |
| NUM | |
| | Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund |
| | Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of February 28, 2015 |
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of February 28, 2015
| | | Average Annual | |
| | | 1-Year | | 5-Year | | 10-Year | |
| NUM at Common Share NAV | | 11.45% | | 7.22% | | 5.59% | |
| NUM at Common Share Price | | 9.48% | | 7.76% | | 3.95% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Michigan Index | | 7.35% | | 5.68% | | 4.83% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Index | | 6.47% | | 5.19% | | 4.75% | |
| Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average | | 11.51% | | 7.05% | | 5.44% | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index and Lipper return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment.
This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
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.
| Fund Allocation | |
| (% of net assets) | |
| Long-Term Municipal Bonds | 146.3% |
| Other Assets Less Liabilities | 4.0% |
| Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations | |
| & VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value | 150.3% |
| Floating Rate Obligations | (2.0)% |
| VMTP Shares, at Liquidation Value | (48.3)% |
| Net Assets | 100% |
| Portfolio Composition | |
| (% of total investments) | |
| Tax Obligation/General | 26.5% |
| Health Care | 12.3% |
| U.S. Guaranteed | 11.8% |
| Tax Obligation/Limited | 11.2% |
| Water and Sewer | 11.2% |
| Education and Civic Organizations | 9.6% |
| Utilities | 8.1% |
| Other | 9.3% |
| Total | 100% |
| Credit Quality | |
| (% of total investment exposure) | |
| AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 20.9% |
| AA | 63.9% |
| A | 9.9% |
| BBB | 1.2% |
| BB or Lower | 3.5% |
| N/R (not rated) | 0.6% |
| Total | 100% |
| NUO | |
| | Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund |
| | Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of February 28, 2015 |
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of February 28, 2015
| | | Average Annual | |
| | | 1-Year | | 5-Year | 10-Year | |
| NUO at Common Share NAV | | 12.23% | | 6.97% | 5.77% | |
| NUO at Common Share Price | | 10.79% | | 5.85% | 4.32% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Ohio Index | | 7.07% | | 5.49% | 4.68% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Index | | 6.47% | | 5.19% | 4.75% | |
| Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average | | 11.51% | | 7.05% | 5.44% | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index and Lipper return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment.
This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
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.
| Fund Allocation | |
| (% of net assets) | |
| Long-Term Municipal Bonds | 144.5% |
| Other Assets Less Liabilities | 2.5% |
| Net Assets Plus VRDP Shares, at | |
| Liquidation Value | 147.0% |
| VRDP Shares, at Liquidation Value | (47.0)% |
| Net Assets | 100% |
| Portfolio Composition | |
| (% of total investments) | |
| Health Care | 21.8% |
| Tax Obligation/General | 20.5% |
| Tax Obligation/Limited | 20.4% |
| U.S. Guaranteed | 9.3% |
| Water and Sewer | 8.2% |
| Education and Civic Organizations | 5.7% |
| Other | 14.1% |
| Total | 100% |
| Credit Quality | |
| (% of total investment exposure) | |
| AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 21.7% |
| AA | 48.9% |
| A | 19.2% |
| BBB | 5.7% |
| BB or Lower | 4.2% |
| N/R (not rated) | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
| NTX | |
| | Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund |
| | Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of February 28, 2015 |
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of February 28, 2015
| | | Average Annual | |
| | | 1-Year | | 5-Year | 10-Year | |
| NTX at Common Share NAV | | 10.81% | | 6.63% | 5.57% | |
| NTX at Common Share Price | | 11.07% | | 3.21% | 4.44% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Texas Index | | 6.57% | | 5.36% | 5.04% | |
| S&P Municipal Bond Index | | 6.47% | | 5.19% | 4.75% | |
| Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average | | 11.51% | | 7.05% | 5.44% | |
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index and Lipper return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment.
This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
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.
| Fund Allocation | |
| (% of net assets) | |
| Long-Term Municipal Bonds | 144.1% |
| Other Assets Less Liabilities | 3.4% |
| Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations | |
| & MTP Shares, at Liquidation Value | 147.5% |
| Floating Rate Obligations | (2.5)% |
| MTP Shares, at Liquidation Value | (45.0)% |
| Net Assets | 100% |
| Portfolio Composition | |
| (% of total investments) | |
| Tax Obligation/General | 21.4% |
| Transportation | 11.8% |
| Water and Sewer | 11.1% |
| U.S. Guaranteed | 11.1% |
| Utilities | 11.0% |
| Tax Obligation/Limited | 10.6% |
| Education and Civic Organizations | 10.4% |
| Health Care | 7.5% |
| Other | 5.1% |
| Total | 100% |
| Credit Quality | |
| (% of total investment exposure) | |
| AAA/U.S. Guaranteed | 26.9% |
| AA | 34.5% |
| A | 20.7% |
| BBB | 15.9% |
| BB or Lower | 1.6% |
| N/R (not rated) | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund
Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund
Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund
Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund, Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund and Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (the “Funds”) as of February 28, 2015, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows, and the financial highlights for the year then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the periods presented through February 28, 2014, were audited by other auditors whose report dated April 25, 2014, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements and those financial highlights.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of February 28, 2015, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of February 28, 2015, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, their cash flows and the financial highlights for the year then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
April 28, 2015
| NAZ | | |
| | Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 145.5% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS – 145.5% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,010 | | Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | BBB+ | | $ | 1,012,555 | |
| | | | Education and Civic Organizations – 23.7% (16.3% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 3,480 | | Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/43 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 3,933,131 | |
| | 2,815 | | Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, SPEED Revenue Bonds, Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development, Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/44 | | 8/24 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 3,199,951 | |
| | 2,240 | | Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 2015-XF0053, 18.007%, 6/01/20 (IF) | | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | | | 3,400,387 | |
| | 1,400 | | Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, SPEED Revenue Bonds, Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development, Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/01/21 | | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | | | 1,678,376 | |
| | | | Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,705 | | 5.000%, 7/01/20 – AMBAC Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 2,750,201 | |
| | 750 | | 5.000%, 7/01/21 – AMBAC Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 762,503 | |
| | 2,000 | | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | A– | | | 2,231,620 | |
| | 3,775 | | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 | | 5/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 4,236,453 | |
| | 1,875 | | Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/40 | | 6/24 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,131,631 | |
| | 910 | | Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/41 | | 6/21 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,000,600 | |
| | 900 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Choice Academies Charter Schools Project, Series 2012, 5.625%, 9/01/42 | | 9/22 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 952,173 | |
| | 755 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, fbo Brighter Choice Foundation Charter Middle Schools Project, Albany, New York, Series 2012, 7.500%, 7/01/42 | | 7/22 at 100.00 | B+ | | | 707,684 | |
| | 500 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Project, Series 2014A, 6.750%, 7/01/44 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 574,105 | |
| | 585 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies – Veritas Project, Series 2012, 6.300%, 7/01/42 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | BB | | | 624,751 | |
| | 745 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Painted Rock Academy Charter School Project, Series 2012A, 7.500%, 7/01/42 | | 7/20 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 767,074 | |
| | 3,675 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Rowan University Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42 (UB) (4) | | 6/22 at 100.00 | A | | | 3,998,547 | |
| | 200 | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Desert Heights Charter School, Series 2014, 7.250%, 5/01/44 | | 5/24 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 210,256 | |
| | 745 | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Carden Traditional Schools Project, Series 2012, 7.500%, 1/01/42 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | B | | | 734,734 | |
| | 1,000 | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Horizon Community Learning Center Project, Series 2000, 5.250%, 6/01/35 | | 6/15 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 1,002,130 | |
| | | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Education Center Project, Series 2010: | | | | | | | |
| | 745 | | 6.000%, 6/01/40 | | 6/19 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 781,356 | |
| | 200 | | 6.100%, 6/01/45 | | 6/19 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 210,208 | |
| | 655 | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Paradise Education Center Charter School, Series 2006, 6.000%, 6/01/36 | | 6/16 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 665,133 | |
| NAZ | Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Education and Civic Organizations (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,000 | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38 | | 7/18 at 100.00 | Baa3 | | $ | 1,058,520 | |
| | 780 | | Student and Academic Services LLC, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Northern Arizona University Project, Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/39 – BAM Insured | | 6/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 880,386 | |
| | 250 | | Sun Devil Energy LLC, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Arizona State University Project, Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/22 | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 296,303 | |
| | 1,350 | | Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34 | | 9/15 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 1,351,836 | |
| | 825 | | Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2011, 7.875%, 3/01/42 | | 3/21 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 975,101 | |
| | 36,860 | | Total Education and Civic Organizations | | | | | | 41,115,150 | |
| | | | Health Care – 25.5% (17.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 3,500 | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 | | 1/17 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 3,757,845 | |
| | 7,730 | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 8,442,781 | |
| | 1,200 | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 1/01/44 | | 1/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,349,448 | |
| | 5,100 | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 2/01/42 | | 2/22 at 100.00 | BBB+ | | | 5,519,577 | |
| | | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals Project, Series 2014A: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,280 | | 5.000%, 12/01/39 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 2,571,658 | |
| | 2,500 | | 5.000%, 12/01/42 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 2,806,575 | |
| | 7,560 | | Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | A | | | 8,042,706 | |
| | 120 | | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Hospital de la Concepcion, Series 2000A, 6.375%, 11/15/15 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 120,560 | |
| | 1,120 | | Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale Healthcare, Series 2006C. Re-offering, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – AGC Insured | | 9/20 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,257,178 | |
| | | | Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional Medical Center, Series 2005: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,415 | | 5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 1,434,909 | |
| | 1,160 | | 5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 1,174,512 | |
| | 2,585 | | University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 7/01/39 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | Baa2 | | | 3,059,373 | |
| | | | University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 200 | | 5.000%, 7/01/19 | | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | | | 223,472 | |
| | 800 | | 5.000%, 7/01/20 | | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | | | 900,528 | |
| | | | Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Series 2013A: | | | | | | | |
| | 210 | | 5.000%, 8/01/19 | | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | | | 232,149 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.250%, 8/01/33 | | 8/23 at 100.00 | Baa1 | | | 1,121,700 | |
| | | | Yuma Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Series 2014A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 8/01/22 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 1,170,230 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.250%, 8/01/32 | | 8/24 at 100.00 | A– | | | 1,153,800 | |
| | 40,480 | | Total Health Care | | | | | | 44,339,001 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Long-Term Care – 0.8% (0.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 550 | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Beatitudes Campus Project, Series 2006, 5.100%, 10/01/22 | | 10/16 at 100.00 | N/R | | $ | 555,869 | |
| | 780 | | Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of Tempe Project, Refunding Series 2012A, 6.000%, 12/01/32 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 851,292 | |
| | 1,330 | | Total Long-Term Care | | | | | | 1,407,161 | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General – 19.0% (13.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,500 | | Chandler, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/01/24 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 3,144,800 | |
| | | | Dysart Unified School District Number 89, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 7/01/26 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,197,040 | |
| | 525 | | 5.000%, 7/01/27 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 623,411 | |
| | 2,140 | | El Mirage, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/42 – AGM Insured | | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,372,532 | |
| | 1,000 | | Maricopa County Elementary School District 83 Cartwright, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Project 2010, Series 2011A, 5.375%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,142,450 | |
| | 1,020 | | Maricopa County School District 6, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Washington Elementary School, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 7/01/16 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,088,401 | |
| | 775 | | Maricopa County School District 79 Litchfield Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 924,343 | |
| | 1,200 | | Maricopa County Unified School District 95 Queen Creek, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – AGM Insured | | 7/18 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,331,940 | |
| | 1,405 | | Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured | | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | | | 1,430,360 | |
| | 1,370 | | Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,662,659 | |
| | 1,000 | | Pima County Unified School District 08 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,123,260 | |
| | 2,895 | | Pima County Unified School District 12 Sunnyside, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2011, Series 2014D, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – AGM Insured | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,312,893 | |
| | 1,750 | | Pima County Unified School District 6, Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,005,728 | |
| | 4,530 | | Pinal County Unified School District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008C, 5.250%, 7/01/28 | | 7/18 at 100.00 | A | | | 5,056,114 | |
| | | | Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,310 | | 5.000%, 7/01/32 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,503,487 | |
| | 1,360 | | 5.000%, 7/01/33 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,557,431 | |
| | 1,705 | | 5.000%, 7/01/34 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,947,144 | |
| | | | Western Maricopa Education Center District 402, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2012, Series 2014B: | | | | | | | |
| | 715 | | 4.500%, 7/01/33 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 785,899 | |
| | 665 | | 4.500%, 7/01/34 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 728,135 | |
| | 28,865 | | Total Tax Obligation/General | | | | | | 32,938,027 | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited – 36.1% (24.8% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,310 | | Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility Project, Refunding Senior Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/36 | | 7/22 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 2,503,024 | |
| | | | Arizona State Transportation Board, Highway Revenue Bonds, Refunding Subordinate Series 2011A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,275 | | 5.000%, 7/01/16 | | No Opt. Call | AA+ | | | 1,356,052 | |
| | 1,025 | | 5.000%, 7/01/36 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,167,988 | |
| | | | Buckeye, Arizona, Festival Ranch Community Facilities District General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 345 | | 5.000%, 7/15/27 – BAM Insured | | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 383,806 | |
| | 1,085 | | 5.000%, 7/15/31 – BAM Insured | | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,183,410 | |
| NAZ | Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 612 | | Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29 | | 7/15 at 100.00 | N/R | | $ | 613,848 | |
| | 498 | | Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 1, Series 2013, 5.250%, 7/01/38 | | 7/23 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 527,447 | |
| | | | Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 429 | | 5.700%, 7/01/27 | | 1/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 440,356 | |
| | 461 | | 5.800%, 7/01/32 | | 1/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 472,202 | |
| | 662 | | Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 | | 7/15 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 664,059 | |
| | 1,500 | | Goodyear, Arizona, Community Facilities General District 1, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/15/23 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 1,724,595 | |
| | | | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A: | | | | | | | |
| | 510 | | 5.000%, 1/01/31 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | | | 567,661 | |
| | 200 | | 5.125%, 1/01/42 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | | | 221,028 | |
| | 1,500 | | Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2012B-1, 5.000%, 1/01/37 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | A | | | 1,645,395 | |
| | 1,550 | | Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 8/01/23 – NPFG Insured | | 8/16 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,647,201 | |
| | 250 | | La Paz County, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Judgement Series 2011A, 4.750%, 7/01/36 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 258,333 | |
| | 1,425 | | Marana, Arizona, Pledged Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/01/33 | | 7/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,624,928 | |
| | 2,862 | | Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 4.600%, 1/01/26 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 2,909,366 | |
| | 680 | | Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 701,318 | |
| | 1,160 | | Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 | | 7/18 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 1,278,065 | |
| | 300 | | Page, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/26 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 341,952 | |
| | 1,500 | | Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,516,815 | |
| | 1,000 | | Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,024,660 | |
| | 400 | | Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 403,680 | |
| | 1,010 | | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Transit Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Light Rail Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/01/20 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,195,173 | |
| | 2,500 | | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, JMF-Higley 2012 LLC Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 | | No Opt. Call | A | | | 2,743,900 | |
| | 580 | | Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Arizona, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Mesa Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 636,678 | |
| | 2,095 | | Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured | | 4/15 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 2,098,059 | |
| | 1,000 | | Pinal County, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Obligations, Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/33 | | 8/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,159,590 | |
| | 1,140 | | Pinetop Fire District of Navajo County, Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008, 7.750%, 6/15/29 | | 6/16 at 102.00 | A3 | | | 1,186,979 | |
| | 1,000 | | Regional Public Transportation Authority, Arizona, Transportation Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Maricopa County Public Transportation Fund Series 2014, 5.250%, 7/01/22 | | No Opt. Call | AA+ | | | 1,237,130 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | San Luis, Arizona, Pledged Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014A: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,400 | | 5.000%, 7/01/34 – BAM Insured | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA | | $ | 1,587,572 | |
| | 2,100 | | 5.000%, 7/01/38 – BAM Insured | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,370,564 | |
| | 3,000 | | Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 3,743,280 | |
| | 5,000 | | Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36 | | 7/20 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 5,723,900 | |
| | 1,570 | | Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,633,444 | |
| | 4,000 | | Tempe, Arizona, Transit Excise Tax Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/37 | | 7/22 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 4,543,440 | |
| | 1,750 | | Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/29 | | 10/20 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 1,922,358 | |
| | 3,145 | | Vistancia Community Facilities District, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24 | | 7/15 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 3,186,105 | |
| | 1,508 | | Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,545,112 | |
| | 1,000 | | Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,011,210 | |
| | 57,337 | | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | | | | | | 62,701,683 | |
| | | | Transportation – 2.7% (1.9% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 180 | | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40 | | 7/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 198,329 | |
| | | | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,785 | | 5.000%, 7/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/23 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,025,582 | |
| | 2,215 | | 5.000%, 7/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/23 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,492,783 | |
| | 4,180 | | Total Transportation | | | | | | 4,716,694 | |
| | | | U.S. Guaranteed – 7.9% (5.4% of Total Investments) (5) | | | | | | | |
| | 1,265 | | Gila County Unified School District 10 Payson, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, Project 2006, Series 2008B, 5.750%, 7/01/28 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) | | 7/18 at 100.00 | Aa3 (5) | | | 1,470,082 | |
| | 1,840 | | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 12/01/15) | | 12/15 at 100.00 | N/R (5) | | | 1,907,712 | |
| | 2,965 | | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) | | 12/17 at 100.00 | N/R (5) | | | 3,313,714 | |
| | 2,280 | | Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-1, 5.000%, 8/01/22 (Pre-refunded 8/01/16) – NPFG Insured | | 8/16 at 100.00 | AA– (5) | | | 2,431,301 | |
| | 730 | | Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Samaritan Health Services, Series 1990A, 7.000%, 12/01/16 – NPFG Insured (ETM) | | No Opt. Call | N/R (5) | | | 772,289 | |
| | 665 | | Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured | | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA (5) | | | 707,228 | |
| | 630 | | Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – FGIC Insured (ETM) | | No Opt. Call | Aa2 (5) | | | 697,700 | |
| | 1,045 | | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/15/24 (Pre-refunded 4/23/15) | | 4/15 at 100.00 | BBB– (5) | | | 1,045,167 | |
| | 1,340 | | Yuma & La Paz Counties Community College District, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured | | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA– (5) | | | 1,425,090 | |
| | 12,760 | | Total U.S. Guaranteed | | | | | | 13,770,283 | |
| NAZ | Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Utilities – 18.1% (12.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,495 | | Apache County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 20102A, 4.500%, 3/01/30 | | 3/22 at 100.00 | A3 | | $ | 1,611,326 | |
| | | | Arizona Power Authority, Special Obligation Power Resource Revenue Refunding Crossover Bonds, Hoover Project, Series 2001: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.250%, 10/01/15 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,030,290 | |
| | 1,500 | | 5.250%, 10/01/17 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,676,175 | |
| | 4,310 | | Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 | | 6/20 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 4,887,971 | |
| | 370 | | Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – FGIC Insured | | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | | | 410,267 | |
| | 1,800 | | Pinal County Electrical District 3, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.250%, 7/01/36 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | A | | | 2,015,766 | |
| | 2,000 | | Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 1/01/35 | | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | | | 2,076,260 | |
| | 2,500 | | Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 17.767%, 1/01/38 (IF) (4) | | 1/18 at 100.00 | Aa1 | | | 3,459,100 | |
| | | | Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 4,500 | | 5.500%, 12/01/29 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 5,437,530 | |
| | 5,665 | | 5.000%, 12/01/37 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 6,552,309 | |
| | 2,370 | | Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 12/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 2,243,418 | |
| | 27,510 | | Total Utilities | | | | | | 31,400,412 | |
| | | | Water and Sewer – 11.1% (7.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 500 | | City of Goodyear, Arizona Subordinate Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2011, 5.500%, 7/01/41 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 579,845 | |
| | 1,005 | | Cottonwood, Arizona, Senior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Municipal Property Corporation, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | BBB+ | | | 1,006,518 | |
| | 500 | | Glendale, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/28 | | 7/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 583,385 | |
| | 2,855 | | Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/39 | | 7/20 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 3,329,757 | |
| | 500 | | Guam Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.250%, 7/01/33 | | 7/23 at 100.00 | A– | | | 569,025 | |
| | 2,000 | | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 7/01/39 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,329,100 | |
| | | | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,250 | | 5.500%, 7/01/21 – FGIC Insured | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 1,545,988 | |
| | 1,040 | | 5.500%, 7/01/22 – FGIC Insured | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 1,304,430 | |
| | 1,135 | | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/01/29 | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,349,288 | |
| | 1,500 | | Pima County, Arizona, Sewer System Revenue Obligations, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/26 | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 1,774,995 | |
| | 1,000 | | Pima County, Arizona, Sewer System Revenue Obligations, Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/01/22 | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 1,210,810 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Water and Sewer (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 990 | | 4.700%, 4/01/22 | | 4/15 at 100.00 | A | | $ | 994,029 | |
| | 1,970 | | 4.900%, 4/01/32 | | 4/17 at 100.00 | A | | | 2,023,170 | |
| | 500 | | Tucson, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/23 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 611,955 | |
| | 16,745 | | Total Water and Sewer | | | | | | 19,212,295 | |
| $ | 227,077 | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $231,298,587) | | | | | | 252,613,261 | |
| | | | Floating Rate Obligations – (1.6)% | | | | | | (2,755,000 | ) |
| | | | Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (45.5)% (6) | | | | | | (79,000,000 | ) |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.6% | | | | | | 2,789,882 | |
| | | | Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% | | | | | $ | 173,648,143 | |
| (1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
| (2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 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 (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies. |
| (4) | Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions. |
| (5) | 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. |
| (6) | Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 31.3%. |
| (ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
| (IF) | Inverse floating rate investment. |
| (UB) | Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| NUM | | |
| | Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 146.3% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS – 146.3% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples – 4.5% (3.1% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 7,100 | | Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2007A, 6.000%, 6/01/34 | | 6/17 at 100.00 | B– | | $ | 6,296,209 | |
| | 8,650 | | Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.875%, 6/01/42 | | 6/18 at 100.00 | BB– | | | 8,571,977 | |
| | 15,750 | | Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | 14,868,186 | |
| | | | Education and Civic Organizations – 14.1% (9.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 1,220 | | Central Michigan University Board of Trustees, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 10/01/39 | | 10/24 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,401,243 | |
| | 1,000 | | Conner Creek Academy East, Michigan, Public School Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 11/01/36 | | 11/16 at 100.00 | B+ | | | 743,560 | |
| | 1,255 | | Detroit Community High School, Michigan, Public School Academy Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.750%, 11/01/30 | | 11/15 at 100.00 | B– | | | 915,623 | |
| | 500 | | Grand Valley State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014B, 5.000%, 12/01/28 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 584,665 | |
| | 805 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Public School Academy Revenue Bonds, Detroit Service Learning Academy Project, Refunding Series 2011, 7.000%, 10/01/31 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | BB– | | | 855,908 | |
| | | | Michigan Higher Education Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Kettering University, Series 2001: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,685 | | 5.500%, 9/01/17 – AMBAC Insured | | 3/15 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,687,342 | |
| | 1,170 | | 5.000%, 9/01/26 – AMBAC Insured | | 3/15 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,170,304 | |
| | 240 | | Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, American Montessori Academy, Series 2007, 6.500%, 12/01/37 | | 12/17 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 241,961 | |
| | 5,000 | | Michigan State University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010C, 5.000%, 2/15/40 | | 2/20 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 5,639,000 | |
| | 7,790 | | Michigan State University, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 8/15/41 | | 8/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 8,884,729 | |
| | 3,175 | | Michigan Technological University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 3,547,459 | |
| | 4,000 | | University of Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 4/01/44 | | 4/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 4,615,320 | |
| | 5,000 | | Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008, 5.000%, 11/15/35 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 5,566,200 | |
| | 3,700 | | Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 11/15/40 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 4,178,891 | |
| | 525 | | Western Michigan University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/15/31 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 585,380 | |
| | | | Western Michigan University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 750 | | 5.250%, 11/15/33 – AGM Insured | | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 854,475 | |
| | 4,250 | | 5.000%, 11/15/39 – AGM Insured | | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 4,772,665 | |
| | 42,065 | | Total Education and Civic Organizations | | | | | | 46,244,725 | |
| | | | Health Care – 18.0% (12.3% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 4,000 | | Grand Traverse County Hospital Financial Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Munson Healthcare, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 4,412,680 | |
| | 1,800 | | Jackson County Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Allegiance Health, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 6/01/37 – AGM Insured | | 6/20 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,992,402 | |
| | | | Kent Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Spectrum Health System, Refunding Series 2011C: | | | | | | | |
| | 5,500 | | 5.000%, 1/15/31 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 6,143,115 | |
| | 2,000 | | 5.000%, 1/15/42 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,176,920 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,780 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Beaumont Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 8/01/33 | | 8/24 at 100.00 | A1 | | $ | 2,019,552 | |
| | 5,505 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/01/39 | | No Opt. Call | BBB | | | 5,893,378 | |
| | 3,930 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Oakwood Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/31 | | 8/23 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 4,465,030 | |
| | | | Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Oakwood Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 11/01/25 | | 11/22 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 1,150,750 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 11/01/26 | | No Opt. Call | A1 | | | 1,144,060 | |
| | 3,750 | | 5.000%, 11/01/42 | | 11/22 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 4,043,138 | |
| | 3,000 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sparrow Obligated Group, Series 2012, 5.000%, 11/15/42 | | 11/22 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 3,241,770 | |
| | 9,650 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/01/39 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 10,841,582 | |
| | | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Refunding Series 2009: | | | | | | | |
| | 150 | | 5.000%, 11/15/20 | | 11/19 at 100.00 | A– | | | 171,227 | |
| | 7,300 | | 5.750%, 11/15/39 | | 11/19 at 100.00 | A– | | | 8,289,880 | |
| | 2,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 11/15/46 | | 11/16 at 100.00 | A– | | | 2,098,100 | |
| | 1,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 12/01/48 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,088,220 | |
| | 53,365 | | Total Health Care | | | | | | 59,171,804 | |
| | | | Housing/Multifamily – 4.4% (3.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,675 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, FNMA Limited Obligation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Parkview Place Apartments, Series 2002A, 5.550%, 12/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 12/20 at 101.00 | AA | | | 2,929,125 | |
| | 695 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Breton Village Green Project, Series 1993, 5.625%, 10/15/18 – AGM Insured | | 4/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 702,207 | |
| | 1,055 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Walled Lake Villa Project, Series 1993, 6.000%, 4/15/18 – AGM Insured | | 4/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,057,511 | |
| | | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1988A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,395 | | 3.375%, 11/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 11/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,411,433 | |
| | 1,405 | | 3.875%, 11/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 11/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,421,593 | |
| | 2,300 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2006D, 5.125%, 4/01/31 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,321,091 | |
| | 1,825 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/35 | | 10/20 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,949,538 | |
| | 1,725 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A-2, 4.625%, 10/01/41 | | 4/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,797,450 | |
| | 1,000 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2012D, 4.000%, 10/01/42 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,008,590 | |
| | 14,075 | | Total Housing/Multifamily | | | | | | 14,598,538 | |
| | | | Housing/Single Family – 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,495 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Single Family Homeownership Revenue Bonds, Series 2010C, 5.500%, 12/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 6/20 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,660,843 | |
| | 380 | | Michigan Housing Development Authority, Single Family Homeownership Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 4.600%, 12/01/26 | | 6/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 397,784 | |
| | 2,875 | | Total Housing/Single Family | | | | | | 3,058,627 | |
| NUM | Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General – 38.8% (26.5% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 2,310 | | Ann Arbor Public School District, Washtenaw County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 5/01/29 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | $ | 2,717,091 | |
| | 2,200 | | Ann Arbor, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Court & Police Facilities Capital Improvement Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/38 | | 5/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,426,270 | |
| | 100 | | Battle Creek School District, Calhoun County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/37 – AGM Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 107,560 | |
| | | | Byron Center Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 4.000%, 5/01/32 | | 5/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,037,660 | |
| | 500 | | 4.000%, 5/01/33 | | 5/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 518,050 | |
| | 1,135 | | Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2014, 5.000%, 5/01/39 | | 5/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,298,258 | |
| | 7,740 | | Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 4.750%, 5/01/32 – NPFG Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 8,271,738 | |
| | 875 | | Charlotte Public School District, Easton County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 5/01/20 | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 1,017,371 | |
| | | | Comstock Park Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2011B: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,200 | | 5.500%, 5/01/36 | | 5/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,392,924 | |
| | 2,190 | | 5.500%, 5/01/41 | | 5/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,527,370 | |
| | | | Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority, Michigan, Wayne County Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Building Authority Stadium Refunding Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,040 | | 5.000%, 10/01/19 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,151,197 | |
| | 2,615 | | 5.000%, 10/01/20 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 2,914,836 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 10/01/21 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,118,990 | |
| | 1,645 | | 5.000%, 10/01/22 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,851,744 | |
| | 4,850 | | 5.000%, 10/01/26 – AGM Insured | | 10/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 5,279,856 | |
| | | | Grand Rapids and Kent County Joint Building Authority, Michigan, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Devos Place Project, Series 2001: | | | | | | | |
| | 8,900 | | 0.000%, 12/01/25 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 6,759,728 | |
| | 3,000 | | 0.000%, 12/01/26 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 2,188,200 | |
| | 100 | | 0.000%, 12/01/27 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 70,202 | |
| | 5,305 | | 0.000%, 12/01/29 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 3,450,637 | |
| | | | Grand Rapids, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 860 | | 5.000%, 9/01/24 – NPFG Insured | | 9/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 945,630 | |
| | 2,000 | | 5.000%, 9/01/27 – NPFG Insured | | 9/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,176,200 | |
| | 3,185 | | Kalamazoo Public Schools, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/25 AGM Insured | | 5/16 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,358,742 | |
| | | | Lake Saint Claire, Macomb County, Michigan, Clean water Drainage District General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 10/01/25 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,183,970 | |
| | 1,020 | | 5.000%, 10/01/26 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,196,287 | |
| | 2,505 | | Lincoln Consolidated School District, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – NPFG Insured | | 5/16 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,628,196 | |
| | 2,160 | | Lowell Area Schools, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/37 – AGM Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,321,352 | |
| | 1,925 | | Marshall Public Schools, Calhoun County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/30 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,009,642 | |
| | 4,000 | | Michigan State, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Program, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/22 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 4,794,360 | |
| | 1,000 | | Michigan State, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Program, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 11/01/25 | | 5/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 1,147,080 | |
| | 2,500 | | Montrose School District, Michigan, School Building and Site Bonds, Series 1997, 6.000%, 5/01/22 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 2,990,775 | |
| | 2,945 | | Muskegon Community College District, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Community Facility Series 2013I, 5.000%, 5/01/38 – BAM Insured | | 5/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,424,623 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,410 | | New Haven Community Schools, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – AGM Insured | | 5/16 at 100.00 | AA | | $ | 1,483,250 | |
| | 6,820 | | Oakland Intermediate School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/36 – AGM Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 7,352,369 | |
| | 1,100 | | Oxford Area Community Schools, Oakland and Lapeer Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – AGM Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,108,503 | |
| | 5,785 | | Parchment School District, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 4.750%, 5/01/36 – AGM Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 5,973,186 | |
| | 750 | | Plainwell Community Schools, Allegan County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/28 – AGC Insured | | 5/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 827,715 | |
| | | | Port Huron, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Capital Improvement Series 2011: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,585 | | 5.000%, 10/01/31 – AGM Insured | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,740,504 | |
| | 640 | | 5.250%, 10/01/37 – AGM Insured | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 708,205 | |
| | | | Port Huron, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B: | | | | | | | |
| | 530 | | 5.000%, 10/01/31 – AGM Insured | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 581,998 | |
| | 800 | | 5.250%, 10/01/40 – AGM Insured | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 883,264 | |
| | 500 | | Rockford Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 5/01/19 | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 573,525 | |
| | 1,000 | | Rockford Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/27 – AGM Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,007,930 | |
| | 2,100 | | Rockford Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/33 – AGM Insured | | 5/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,305,044 | |
| | 625 | | Royal Oak City School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 5/01/20 | | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | | | 732,675 | |
| | 1,435 | | South Haven Public Schools, Van Buren County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 5/01/41 – BAM Insured | | 5/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,611,031 | |
| | 350 | | South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Series 2009, 5.125%, 12/01/33 – AGC Insured | | 12/19 at 100.00 | AA | | | 400,110 | |
| | 3,600 | | Trenton Public Schools District, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/34 – AGM Insured | | 5/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,951,504 | |
| | 550 | | Troy School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 5/01/26 (WI/DD, Settling 3/25/15) | | 5/25 at 100.00 | AA | | | 669,746 | |
| | | | Van Dyke Public Schools, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2008: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,110 | | 5.000%, 5/01/31 – AGM Insured | | 5/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,219,102 | |
| | 2,150 | | 5.000%, 5/01/38 – AGM Insured | | 5/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,361,324 | |
| | 1,600 | | Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2014, 5.000%, 5/01/40 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 1,819,248 | |
| | | | Wayne Charter County, Michigan, Limited Tax General Obligation Airport Hotel Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Series 2001A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,500 | | 5.500%, 12/01/18 – NPFG Insured | | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,505,385 | |
| | 5,000 | | 5.000%, 12/01/21 – NPFG Insured | | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 5,015,900 | |
| | 6,125 | | 5.000%, 12/01/30 – NPFG Insured | | 6/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 6,141,721 | |
| | 1,725 | | Williamston Community School District, Michigan, Unlimited Tax General Obligation QSBLF Bonds, Series 1996, 5.500%, 5/01/25 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 2,028,686 | |
| | 1,475 | | Willow Run Community Schools, Washtenaw County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 4.500%, 5/01/31 – AGM Insured | | 5/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,599,726 | |
| | 123,070 | | Total Tax Obligation/General | | | | | | 127,878,190 | |
| NUM | Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited – 16.4% (11.2% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Grand Rapids Building Authority, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2011: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 560 | | 5.000%, 10/01/28 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | $ | 630,823 | |
| | 500 | | 5.000%, 10/01/30 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 562,280 | |
| | 500 | | 5.000%, 10/01/31 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 561,960 | |
| | 1,000 | | Grand Rapids Building Authority, Kent County, Michigan, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998, 5.000%, 4/01/16 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,049,900 | |
| | | | Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Local Project, Series 2014H-1: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,240 | | 5.000%, 10/01/20 | | 10/19 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,409,644 | |
| | 2,000 | | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,358,220 | |
| | 11,025 | | 5.000%, 10/01/39 | | 10/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 12,410,402 | |
| | 4,730 | | Michigan Finance Authority, Unemployment Obligation Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 7/01/22 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 5,029,031 | |
| | | | Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2005II: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,600 | | 5.000%, 10/15/30 – AMBAC Insured | | 10/15 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,643,392 | |
| | 2,135 | | 5.000%, 10/15/33 – AMBAC Insured | | 10/15 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 2,194,801 | |
| | | | Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006IA: | | | | | | | |
| | 7,000 | | 0.000%, 10/15/27 – AGM Insured | | 10/16 at 58.27 | AA | | | 4,022,760 | |
| | 7,720 | | 0.000%, 10/15/28 – AGM Insured | | 10/16 at 55.35 | AA | | | 4,084,112 | |
| | 1,500 | | 0.000%, 10/15/30 – FGIC Insured | | 10/16 at 50.02 | AA– | | | 708,030 | |
| | 8,040 | | 5.000%, 10/15/36 – FGIC Insured | | 10/16 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 8,524,973 | |
| | | | Michigan State Trunk Line Fund Bonds, Series 2011: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,100 | | 5.000%, 11/15/24 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,297,802 | |
| | 1,750 | | 5.000%, 11/15/29 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,032,398 | |
| | 1,605 | | 5.000%, 11/15/31 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,845,943 | |
| | 1,160 | | 4.000%, 11/15/32 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,217,791 | |
| | 1,970 | | 5.000%, 11/15/36 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,231,931 | |
| | 57,135 | | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | | | | | | 53,816,193 | |
| | | | Transportation – 3.8% (2.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 4,500 | | Wayne County Airport Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | No Opt. Call | A | | | 5,270,670 | |
| | | | Wayne County Airport Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Series 2012A: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,345 | | 5.000%, 12/01/23 | | No Opt. Call | A | | | 2,754,343 | |
| | 4,000 | | 5.000%, 12/01/42 – AGM Insured | | 12/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 4,453,360 | |
| | 10,845 | | Total Transportation | | | | | | 12,478,373 | |
| | | | U.S. Guaranteed – 17.2% (11.8% of Total Investments) (4) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 5/01/25 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | | | 1,008,720 | |
| | 2,250 | | 5.000%, 5/01/26 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | | | 2,269,620 | |
| | 915 | | Detroit, Michigan, Second Lien Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 7/01/30 (Pre-refunded 7/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | AA– (4) | | | 930,262 | |
| | 1,330 | | Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/30 (Pre-refunded 7/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 1,352,278 | |
| | 1,650 | | Holly Area School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.125%, 5/01/32 (Pre-refunded 5/01/16) – NPFG Insured | | 5/16 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | | | 1,744,644 | |
| | 230 | | Kent County, Michigan, Airport Revenue Bonds, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Series 2007, 5.000%, 1/01/32 (Pre-refunded 1/01/17) | | 1/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 249,000 | |
| | 200 | | L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/35 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – AGM Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA (4) | | | 201,714 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | U.S. Guaranteed (4) (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 830 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 10/01/19 (Pre-refunded 10/01/15) | | 10/15 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | | $ | 854,062 | |
| | 4,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, MidMichigan Obligated Group, Series 2009A, 5.875%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) – AGC Insured | | 6/19 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 4,799,360 | |
| | 3,415 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, St. John’s Health System, Series 1998A, 5.000%, 5/15/28 – AMBAC Insured (ETM) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 3,428,523 | |
| | | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Chelsea Community Hospital, Series 2005: | | | | | | | |
| | 425 | | 5.000%, 5/15/25 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 429,467 | |
| | 1,600 | | 5.000%, 5/15/30 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 1,616,816 | |
| | 835 | | 5.000%, 5/15/37 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 843,776 | |
| | | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marquette General Hospital, Series 2005A: | | | | | | | |
| | 4,435 | | 5.000%, 5/15/26 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | | | 4,481,612 | |
| | 2,680 | | 5.000%, 5/15/34 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | | | 2,708,167 | |
| | 1,595 | | Oakridge Public Schools, Muskegon County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/22 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA– (4) | | | 1,608,924 | |
| | | | Ottawa County, Michigan, Water Supply System, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 4,330 | | 5.000%, 8/01/26 (Pre-refunded 8/01/17) – NPFG Insured (UB) | | 8/17 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 4,755,163 | |
| | 5,620 | | 5.000%, 8/01/30 (Pre-refunded 8/01/17) – NPFG Insured (UB) | | 8/17 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 6,144,009 | |
| | 3,640 | | Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2009W, 6.000%, 8/01/39 (Pre-refunded 8/01/19) | | 8/19 at 100.00 | A1 (4) | | | 4,410,442 | |
| | 1,500 | | Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39 (Pre-refunded 9/01/18) | | 9/18 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 1,879,290 | |
| | 3,175 | | South Redford School District, Wayne County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building and Site, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/30 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | | | 3,202,686 | |
| | 1,655 | | Southfield Library Building Authority, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/26 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA (4) | | | 1,669,399 | |
| | 1,930 | | Taylor Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Wayne County, Michigan, Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/01/34 (Pre-refunded 5/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA– (4) | | | 1,946,733 | |
| | 1,535 | | Thornapple Kellogg School District, Barry County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/32 (Pre-refunded 5/01/17) – NPFG Insured | | 5/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | | | 1,682,959 | |
| | 2,275 | | Troy City School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/19 (Pre-refunded 5/01/16) – NPFG Insured | | 5/16 at 100.00 | Aa1 (4) | | | 2,402,150 | |
| | 53,050 | | Total U.S. Guaranteed | | | | | | 56,619,776 | |
| | | | Utilities – 11.9% (8.1% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 6,020 | | Holland, Michigan, Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 7/01/39 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 6,776,531 | |
| | | | Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan, Steam and Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A: | | | | | | | |
| | 390 | | 5.000%, 7/01/28 | | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 432,541 | |
| | 8,250 | | 5.000%, 7/01/32 | | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 9,070,628 | |
| | | | Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4700: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,700 | | 18.446%, 7/01/37 (IF) (5) | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,523,072 | |
| | 1,110 | | 18.446%, 7/01/37 (IF) (5) | | 7/21 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,647,418 | |
| | | | Michigan Public Power Agency, AFEC Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,900 | | 5.000%, 1/01/27 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 2,117,968 | |
| | 4,530 | | 5.000%, 1/01/43 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 4,880,169 | |
| NUM | Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Michigan Public Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Combustion Turbine 1 Project, Refunding Series 2011: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,760 | | 5.000%, 1/01/24 – AGM Insured | | 1/21 at 100.00 | AA | | $ | 2,010,149 | |
| | 1,990 | | 5.000%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured | | 1/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,255,426 | |
| | 2,180 | | 5.000%, 1/01/26 – AGM Insured | | 1/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,453,110 | |
| | 290 | | 5.000%, 1/01/27 – AGM Insured | | 1/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 324,829 | |
| | 3,640 | | Michigan Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Edison Company, Series 1991BB, 7.000%, 5/01/21 – AMBAC Insured | | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | | | 4,693,562 | |
| | 33,760 | | Total Utilities | | | | | | 39,185,403 | |
| | | | Water and Sewer – 16.3% (11.2% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Detroit, Michigan, Second Lien Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,085 | | 5.000%, 7/01/30 – NPFG Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,096,154 | |
| | 135 | | 5.000%, 7/01/35 – NPFG Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 135,923 | |
| | 425 | | Detroit, Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien Series 2006A, 5.500%, 7/01/36 – BHAC Insured | | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 464,648 | |
| | 305 | | Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Second Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2003B, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – NPFG Insured | | 7/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 306,049 | |
| | 10,100 | | Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Second Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – AGM Insured | | 7/16 at 100.00 | AA | | | 10,377,346 | |
| | 190 | | Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/33 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 195,217 | |
| | 175 | | Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2003D. RMKTD, 5.000%, 7/01/33 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 179,641 | |
| | | | Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Improvement & Refunding Series 2014: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 1/01/32 | | 1/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,168,700 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 1/01/33 | | 1/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,167,000 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 1/01/34 | | 1/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,163,600 | |
| | 1,855 | | 5.000%, 1/01/44 | | 1/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,128,835 | |
| | 1,190 | | Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 1/01/38 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,301,348 | |
| | 2,605 | | Grand Rapids, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 5.100%, 1/01/39 – AGC Insured | | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,908,456 | |
| | | | Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Water Supply System Local Project, Refunding Senior Loan Series 2014D-1: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,500 | | 5.000%, 7/01/35 – AGM Insured | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,664,055 | |
| | 1,220 | | 5.000%, 7/01/37 – AGM Insured | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,348,344 | |
| | | | Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,000 | | 5.000%, 10/01/31 | | 10/22 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,327,320 | |
| | 1,135 | | 5.000%, 10/01/32 | | 10/22 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,317,360 | |
| | | | Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water Subordinate Refunding Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,945 | | 5.000%, 10/01/22 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 2,386,457 | |
| | 3,200 | | 5.000%, 10/01/25 | | 10/22 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 3,854,464 | |
| | 2,000 | | Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 10/01/20 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 2,386,980 | |
| | 580 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/19 | | 4/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 582,332 | |
| | 170 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 10/01/19 | | 10/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 174,847 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Water and Sewer (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 390 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 10/01/26 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | $ | 459,880 | |
| | 90 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Drinking Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/23 | | 4/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 90,358 | |
| | | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 500 | | 5.000%, 10/01/23 | | 10/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 554,535 | |
| | 2,000 | | 5.000%, 10/01/24 | | 10/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,219,220 | |
| | 8,245 | | North Kent Sewer Authority, Michigan, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/01/31 – NPFG Insured | | 11/16 at 100.00 | AA | | | 8,750,336 | |
| | | | Port Huron, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011: | | | | | | | |
| | 500 | | 5.250%, 10/01/31 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | A | | | 549,875 | |
| | 1,500 | | 5.625%, 10/01/40 | | 10/21 at 100.00 | A | | | 1,709,880 | |
| | 700 | | Saginaw, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 7/01/22 – NPFG Insured | | 7/18 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 775,047 | |
| | 48,740 | | Total Water and Sewer | | | | | | 53,744,207 | |
| $ | 454,730 | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $447,565,543) | | | | | | 481,664,022 | |
| | | | Floating Rate Obligations – (2.0)% | | | | | | (6,625,000 | ) |
| | | | Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (48.3)% (6) | | | | | | (159,000,000 | ) |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 4.0% (7) | | | | | | 13,192,864 | |
| | | | Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% | | | | | $ | 329,231,886 | |
| NUM | Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
Investments in Derivatives as of February 28, 2015
Credit Default Swaps outstanding:
| | | | | | | Current | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
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| Counterparty | | Referenced Entity | Protection (8 | ) | Spread (9 | ) | Amount | | (Annualized | ) | Date | | Value | | (Depreciation | ) |
| Goldman Sachs | | Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | Buy | | | 26.5-29.0 | % | $ | 2,250,000 | | | 5.000 | % | | 9/20/19 | | $ | 613,828 | | $ | 106,483 | |
| Goldman Sachs | | Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | Buy | | 26.75-29.25 | % | | 1,700,000 | | | 5.000 | | | 12/20/19 | | | 477,822 | | | 80,869 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,950,000 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,091,650 | | $ | 187,352 | |
| (1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
| (2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 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 (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies. |
| (4) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. |
| (5) | Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions. |
| (6) | Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 33.0%. |
| (7) | Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of exchange-cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. |
| (8) | The Fund entered into the credit default swap to gain investment exposure to the referenced entity. Selling protection has a similar credit risk position to owning that referenced entity. Buying protection has a similar credit risk position to selling the referenced entity short. |
| (9) | The credit spread generally serves as an indication of the current status of the payment/performance risk and therefore the likelihood of default of the credit derivative. The credit spread also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into a credit default swap contract. Higher credit spreads are indicative of a higher likelihood of performance by the seller of protection. |
| (ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
| (IF) | Inverse floating rate investment. |
| (UB) | Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information. |
| (WI/DD) | Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| NUO | | |
| | Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 144.5% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS – 144.5% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples – 4.5% (3.1% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 400 | | Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-1, 5.000%, 6/01/16 | | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | | $ | 418,500 | |
| | | | Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2: | | | | | | | |
| | 15,035 | | 5.125%, 6/01/24 | | 6/17 at 100.00 | B– | | | 12,919,724 | |
| | 1,085 | | 5.875%, 6/01/47 | | 6/17 at 100.00 | B | | | 902,080 | |
| | 16,520 | | Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | 14,240,304 | |
| | | | Education and Civic Organizations – 8.2% (5.7% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 4,375 | | Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 9/01/33 | | 9/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 5,121,988 | |
| | | | Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2011: | | | | | | | |
| | 130 | | 5.000%, 9/01/33 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 148,528 | |
| | 1,960 | | 5.000%, 9/01/36 | | 9/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,206,940 | |
| | | | Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 480 | | 4.000%, 9/01/32 | | 9/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 506,443 | |
| | 1,000 | | 4.000%, 9/01/33 | | 9/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,053,040 | |
| | 3,150 | | Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, General Revenue Bonds, Kenyon College, Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/01/41 | | 7/16 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 3,303,941 | |
| | 2,420 | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, General Revenue Bonds, University of Dayton, 2006 Project, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/30 – AMBAC Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | A | | | 2,580,107 | |
| | | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Denison University Project, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 120 | | 5.000%, 11/01/27 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 140,382 | |
| | 590 | | 5.000%, 11/01/32 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 675,916 | |
| | 5,000 | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University of Dayton, Series 2013, 5.000%, 12/01/43 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | A | | | 5,599,350 | |
| | 2,250 | | Ohio State Higher Education Facilities, Revenue Bonds, Case Western Reserve University, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/44 – NPFG Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,398,860 | |
| | 950 | | Ohio State, Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Otterbein College Project, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 12/01/28 | | 12/18 at 100.00 | A3 | | | 1,066,556 | |
| | 1,000 | | Ohio University at Athens, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 12/01/39 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,128,650 | |
| | 23,425 | | Total Education and Civic Organizations | | | | | | 25,930,701 | |
| | | | Health Care – 31.5% (21.8% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 3,000 | | Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Improvement Series 2013, 5.000%, 11/15/38 | | 5/23 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 3,299,640 | |
| | 1,950 | | Allen County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 6/01/38 | | 6/20 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 2,215,844 | |
| | 3,500 | | Butler County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, UC Health, Series 2010, 5.500%, 11/01/40 | | 11/20 at 100.00 | A– | | | 4,018,490 | |
| | 6,575 | | Butler County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Project, Series 2006K, 5.000%, 5/15/31 – FGIC Insured | | 5/16 at 100.00 | A3 | | | 6,812,358 | |
| | 2,400 | | Fairfield County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Fairfield Medical Center Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 6/15/43 | | 6/23 at 100.00 | Baa2 | | | 2,584,632 | |
| NUO | Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Improvement Series 2009: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 250 | | 5.000%, 11/01/34 | | 11/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | $ | 281,303 | |
| | 2,615 | | 5.250%, 11/01/40 | | 11/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,965,122 | |
| | 2,470 | | Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 11/01/40 | | 11/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,701,069 | |
| | 250 | | Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, OhioHealth Corporation, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 11/15/41 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 281,010 | |
| | 4,480 | | Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, OhioHealth Corporation, Tender Option Bond Trust 11-21B, 9.436%, 11/15/41 (IF) (4) | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 5,591,398 | |
| | 3,225 | | Hancock County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Series 2011A, 6.250%, 12/01/34 | | 6/21 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 3,866,936 | |
| | 1,865 | | Lake County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Lake Hospital System, Inc., Refunding Series 2008C, 6.000%, 8/15/43 | | 8/18 at 100.00 | A3 | | | 2,108,961 | |
| | | | Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2008D: | | | | | | | |
| | 90 | | 5.000%, 11/15/38 | | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 98,741 | |
| | 40 | | 5.125%, 11/15/40 | | 11/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 43,957 | |
| | 3,965 | | Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 11/15/41 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 4,807,047 | |
| | 1,500 | | Miami County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Upper Valley Medical Center Inc., Series 2006, 5.250%, 5/15/21 | | 5/16 at 100.00 | A | | | 1,575,600 | |
| | 820 | | Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southwest General Health Center Project, Refunding Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/01/41 | | 8/21 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 890,389 | |
| | | | Montgomery County, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2004A: | | | | | | | |
| | 3,700 | | 5.000%, 5/01/30 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 3,711,322 | |
| | 2,500 | | 5.000%, 5/01/32 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,505,100 | |
| | 6,105 | | Muskingum County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Genesis HealthCare System Obligated Group Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 2/15/44 | | 2/23 at 100.00 | BB+ | | | 6,328,077 | |
| | 95 | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University Hospitals Health System Inc., Series 2007A, 5.250%, 1/15/46 – BHAC Insured | | 1/17 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 101,802 | |
| | | | Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series 2008A: | | | | | | | |
| | 3,000 | | 5.000%, 1/01/25 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 3,290,370 | |
| | 240 | | 5.250%, 1/01/33 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 263,203 | |
| | 1,100 | | Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 1/01/38 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 1,233,727 | |
| | | | Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Summa Health System Project, Series 2010: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,500 | | 5.750%, 11/15/40 – AGM Insured | | 5/20 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,731,420 | |
| | 1,520 | | 5.250%, 11/15/40 – AGM Insured | | 5/20 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,707,355 | |
| | 8,050 | | Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2009A, 5.500%, 1/01/39 | | 1/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 9,103,343 | |
| | | | Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3551: | | | | | | | |
| | 875 | | 20.338%, 1/01/17 (IF) | | No Opt. Call | Aa2 | | | 1,212,995 | |
| | 5,350 | | 20.455%, 1/01/33 (IF) | | 1/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 8,150,190 | |
| | | | Ohio State, Hospital Revenue Bonds, University Hospitals Health System, Inc., Series 2013A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 1/15/28 | | 1/23 at 100.00 | A | | | 1,138,320 | |
| | 2,000 | | 5.000%, 1/15/29 | | 1/23 at 100.00 | A | | | 2,272,140 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ross County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Adena Health System Series 2008: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,425 | | 5.750%, 12/01/28 | | 12/18 at 100.00 | A– | | $ | 1,628,205 | |
| | 1,385 | | 5.750%, 12/01/35 | | 12/18 at 100.00 | A– | | | 1,573,845 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.750%, 12/01/35 – AGC Insured | | 12/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,136,350 | |
| | | | Wood County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Wood County Hospital Project, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,635 | | 5.000%, 12/01/37 | | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | | | 2,770,544 | |
| | 4,920 | | 5.000%, 12/01/42 | | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | | | 5,146,566 | |
| | 87,395 | | Total Health Care | | | | | | 99,147,371 | |
| | | | Housing/Multifamily – 2.7% (1.9% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 1,325 | | Clermont County, Ohio, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Revenue Bonds, S.E.M. Villa II Project, Series 1994A, 5.950%, 2/20/30 | | 8/15 at 100.00 | N/R | | | 1,327,637 | |
| | 670 | | Franklin County, Ohio, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Agler Project, Series 2002A, 5.550%, 5/20/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 671,427 | |
| | 1,600 | | Montgomery County, Ohio, GNMA Guaranteed Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Canterbury Court Project, Series 2007, 5.500%, 10/20/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 10/18 at 101.00 | Aa1 | | | 1,699,712 | |
| | 1,180 | | Ohio Housing Finance Agency, FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Madonna Homes, Series 2006M, 4.900%, 6/20/48 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 6/16 at 102.00 | A1 | | | 1,205,913 | |
| | 3,390 | | Summit County Port Authority, Ohio, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Callis Tower Apartments Project, Series 2007, 5.250%, 9/20/47 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 9/17 at 102.00 | Aa1 | | | 3,551,195 | |
| | 8,165 | | Total Housing/Multifamily | | | | | | 8,455,884 | |
| | | | Industrials – 2.3% (1.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,055 | | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Common Bond Fund Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Christian Home Project, Series 2002C, 5.950%, 5/15/22 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | BBB+ | | | 2,063,302 | |
| | 680 | | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Bond Fund Program – Columbia National Group Project, Series 2005D, 5.000%, 5/15/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 11/15 at 100.00 | BBB+ | | | 694,695 | |
| | 3,495 | | Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio, Revenue Refunding Bonds, CSX Transportation Inc., Series 1992, 6.450%, 12/15/21 | | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | | | 4,426,697 | |
| | 1,600 | | Western Reserve Port Authority, Ohio, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds, Central Waste Inc., Series 2007A, 6.350%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5) | | 7/17 at 102.00 | N/R | | | 52,496 | |
| | 7,830 | | Total Industrials | | | | | | 7,237,190 | |
| | | | Long-Term Care – 1.1% (0.8% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 895 | | Franklin County, Ohio, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, Improvement Series 2010A, 5.625%, 7/01/26 | | 7/21 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 975,094 | |
| | 2,220 | | Montgomery County, Ohio, Health Care and Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Saint Leonard, Refunding & improvement Series 2010, 6.625%, 4/01/40 | | 4/20 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 2,457,784 | |
| | 3,115 | | Total Long-Term Care | | | | | | 3,432,878 | |
| | | | Materials – 0.7% (0.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,000 | | Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio, Port Revenue Bonds, Cargill Inc., Series 2004B, 4.500%, 12/01/15 | | No Opt. Call | A | | | 2,054,220 | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General – 29.6% (20.5% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvements, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,140 | | 5.000%, 12/01/26 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 1,345,052 | |
| | 2,545 | | 5.000%, 12/01/28 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 2,960,395 | |
| | 1,605 | | 5.000%, 12/01/29 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 1,861,784 | |
| | | | Cincinnati, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2012A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,960 | | 5.000%, 12/01/31 | | 12/20 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,264,525 | |
| | 875 | | 5.000%, 12/01/32 | | 12/20 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 1,010,949 | |
| NUO | Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 2,000 | | Cleveland, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/01/29 | | 12/19 at 100.00 | AA | | $ | 2,285,620 | |
| | 1,140 | | Columbia Local School District, Lorain County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Improvement Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/01/39 – AGM Insured | | 11/21 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 1,291,004 | |
| | | | Columbus City School District, Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006: | | | | | | | |
| | 4,310 | | 0.000%, 12/01/27 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA+ | | | 2,961,703 | |
| | 5,835 | | 0.000%, 12/01/28 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA+ | | | 3,870,647 | |
| | 1,730 | | Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/31 | | 12/23 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,065,326 | |
| | | | Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 3,355 | | 5.000%, 12/01/27 | | 12/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 3,705,967 | |
| | 1,840 | | 5.000%, 12/01/28 | | 12/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,028,361 | |
| | | | Gallia County Local School District, Gallia and Jackson Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding School Improvement Series 2014: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,260 | | 5.000%, 11/01/30 | | 11/24 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 1,487,669 | |
| | 1,540 | | 5.000%, 11/01/31 | | 11/24 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 1,812,549 | |
| | | | Greenville City School District, Drake County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 555 | | 5.250%, 1/01/38 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 627,694 | |
| | 1,355 | | 5.250%, 1/01/41 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,528,914 | |
| | 1,355 | | Grove City, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Construction & Improvement Series 2009, 5.125%, 12/01/36 | | 12/19 at 100.00 | Aa1 | | | 1,552,979 | |
| | 12,750 | | Hamilton City School District, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/34 – AGM Insured | | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 13,735,318 | |
| | 6,580 | | Indian Lake Local School District, Logan and Auglaize Counties, Ohio, School Facilities Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/34 – NPFG Insured | | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 7,097,649 | |
| | 2,160 | | Kenston Local School District, Geauga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 0.000%, 12/01/21 | | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | | | 1,907,237 | |
| | 2,620 | | Lucas County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010, 5.000%, 10/01/40 | | 10/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,916,558 | |
| | 1,130 | | Marysville Exempted Village School District, Union County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/25 – AGM Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,170,511 | |
| | 4,500 | | Middletown City School District, Butler County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/31 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | A2 | | | 5,609,293 | |
| | 1,500 | | Milford Exempted Village School District, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/01/36 | | 12/18 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,682,145 | |
| | 1,305 | | Monroe Local School District, Butler County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.500%, 12/01/24 – AMBAC Insured | | No Opt. Call | Baa1 | | | 1,581,582 | |
| | 725 | | Napoleon City School District, Henry County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Facilities Construction & Improvement Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 810,913 | |
| | 2,500 | | New Albany Plain Local School District, Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding School Improvement Series 2013, 4.000%, 12/01/43 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,567,075 | |
| | 985 | | Newark City School District, Licking County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/28 – NPFG Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,016,047 | |
| | 2,300 | | Northmor Local School District, Morrow County, Ohio, General Obligation School Facilities Construction and Improvement Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 11/01/36 | | 11/18 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,559,992 | |
| | 500 | | Oak Hills Local School District, Hamilton County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/24 – AGM Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 517,675 | |
| | 1,000 | | Ohio State, General Obligation Bonds, Highway Capital Improvement Series 2012Q, 5.000%, 5/01/28 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,170,470 | |
| | 3,000 | | Ohio State, General Obligation Bonds, Highway Capital Improvement, Series 2014R, 5.000%, 5/01/29 | | 5/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 3,600,690 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 5,000 | | South Euclid, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Real Estate Acquisition and Urban Redevelopment, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | $ | 5,520,800 | |
| | 2,250 | | South-Western City School District, Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Construction & Improvement Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 | | 6/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,557,283 | |
| | 1,500 | | Springboro Community City School District, Warren County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/32 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,899,990 | |
| | 70 | | Strongsville, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Various Purpose Improvement Bonds, Series 1996, 5.950%, 12/01/21 | | 6/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 70,338 | |
| | 700 | | Sylvania City School District, Lucas County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 1995, 5.250%, 12/01/36 – AGC Insured | | 6/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 757,967 | |
| | 87,475 | | Total Tax Obligation/General | | | | | | 93,410,671 | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited – 29.4% (20.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cleveland, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Bridges & Roadways Improvements, Subordinate Lien Series 2013A-2: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,315 | | 5.000%, 10/01/27 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,527,504 | |
| | 1,520 | | 5.000%, 10/01/30 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,747,514 | |
| | 1,600 | | 5.000%, 10/01/31 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,832,976 | |
| | 3,000 | | Cleveland, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Public Facilities Improvements, Series 2014A-1, 5.000%, 11/15/38 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,427,410 | |
| | 500 | | Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Hubbard Avenue Parking Facility Project, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 12/01/36 | | 12/19 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 508,645 | |
| | 6,750 | | Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Recovery Zone Facility Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Medical Mart- Convention Center Project, Series 2010F, 5.000%, 12/01/27 | | 12/20 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 7,796,453 | |
| | | | Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2014: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,815 | | 5.000%, 12/01/32 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,153,897 | |
| | 1,415 | | 5.000%, 12/01/33 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,675,233 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 12/01/34 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,179,230 | |
| | 945 | | 5.000%, 12/01/35 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,111,736 | |
| | 300 | | Delaware County District Library, Ohio, Library Fund Library Facilities Special Obligation Notes, Series 2009, 5.000%, 12/01/34 | | 12/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 330,480 | |
| | 5,000 | | Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, Ohio, Excise Tax and Lease Revenue Anticipation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/27 – AMBAC Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 5,170,750 | |
| | 10,350 | | Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, Ohio, Tax and Lease Revenue Anticipation and Refunding Bonds, Columbus City & Franklin County Lessees, Series 2014, 5.000%, 12/01/35 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 11,910,159 | |
| | | | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Ohio, Sales Tax Supported Capital Improvement Bonds, Refunding Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,010 | | 5.250%, 12/01/27 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,215,575 | |
| | 1,090 | | 5.250%, 12/01/28 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,303,422 | |
| | 760 | | 5.250%, 12/01/30 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 903,283 | |
| | 600 | | 5.000%, 12/01/31 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 698,838 | |
| | 7,250 | | Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/32 – AMBAC Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 7,729,660 | |
| | 5,565 | | Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Bonds, Subordinate Series 2000B, 0.000%, 12/01/28 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 3,468,609 | |
| | 5,000 | | Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 5,620,650 | |
| | 1,750 | | Hudson City School District, Ohio, Certificates of Participation, Series 2012, 4.000%, 6/01/34 – NPFG Insured | | 6/22 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,806,963 | |
| | 20,700 | | JobsOhio Beverage System, Ohio, Statewide Liquor Profits Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2013A, 5.000%, 1/01/38 | | 1/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 23,281,286 | |
| NUO | Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,000 | | New Albany Community Authority, Ohio, Community Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C, 5.000%, 10/01/24 | | 10/22 at 100.00 | A1 | | $ | 1,153,420 | |
| | | | Riversouth Authority, Ohio, Riversouth Area Redevelopment Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,645 | | 5.000%, 12/01/23 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,961,334 | |
| | 1,200 | | 5.000%, 12/01/24 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,421,316 | |
| | | | Vermilion Local School District, East and Lorain Counties, Ohio, Certificates of Participation, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 765 | | 5.000%, 12/01/24 | | No Opt. Call | Aa3 | | | 870,731 | |
| | 805 | | 5.000%, 12/01/25 | | 12/20 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 908,555 | |
| | 84,650 | | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | | | | | | 92,715,629 | |
| | | | Transportation – 5.3% (3.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cleveland, Ohio, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,150 | | 5.000%, 1/01/30 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | A– | | | 2,369,429 | |
| | 1,500 | | 5.000%, 1/01/31 – AGM Insured | | 1/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,665,690 | |
| | 3,550 | | Ohio Turnpike Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.500%, 2/15/18 – FGIC Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 4,034,007 | |
| | 2,050 | | Ohio Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Project, Junior Lien Series 2013A-1, 5.250%, 2/15/39 | | 2/23 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,365,249 | |
| | | | Ohio Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Projects, Junior Lien Series 2013A-2: | | | | | | | |
| | 11,250 | | 0.000%, 2/15/38 | | No Opt. Call | A+ | | | 4,434,300 | |
| | 5,000 | | 0.000%, 2/15/40 | | No Opt. Call | A+ | | | 1,751,900 | |
| | 25,500 | | Total Transportation | | | | | | 16,620,575 | |
| | | | U.S. Guaranteed – 13.5% (9.3% of Total Investments) (6) | | | | | | | |
| | 4,705 | | American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 2/15/43 (Pre-refunded 2/15/18) | | 2/18 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 5,325,401 | |
| | 125 | | Barberton City School District, Summit County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 6/01/18) | | 6/18 at 100.00 | AA (6) | | | 142,868 | |
| | 3,000 | | Centerville City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) – AGM Insured | | 6/15 at 100.00 | Aa1 (6) | | | 3,038,130 | |
| | | | Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvements, Series 2012: | | | | | | | |
| | 110 | | 5.000%, 12/01/26 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) | | 6/22 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 135,076 | |
| | 245 | | 5.000%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) | | 6/22 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 300,850 | |
| | 160 | | 5.000%, 12/01/29 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) | | 6/22 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 196,474 | |
| | | | Cincinnati City School District, Ohio, Certificates of Participation, School Improvement Project, Series 2006: | | | | | | | |
| | 95 | | 5.000%, 12/15/32 (Pre-refunded 12/15/16) – AGM Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | AA (6) | | | 102,823 | |
| | 30 | | 5.000%, 12/15/32 (Pre-refunded 12/15/16) – AGM Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | AA (6) | | | 32,459 | |
| | 1,165 | | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Student Housing Facility Revenue Bonds, Euclid Avenue Housing Corporation – Fenn Tower Project, Series 2005, 5.000%, 8/01/23 (Pre-refunded 8/01/15) – AMBAC Insured | | 8/15 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 1,188,335 | |
| | 1,195 | | Fairview Park City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/24 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 6/15 at 100.00 | Aa2 (6) | | | 1,210,284 | |
| | 2,620 | | Green, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.500%, 12/01/32 (Pre-refunded 12/01/15) | | 12/15 at 100.00 | AA+ (6) | | | 2,725,953 | |
| | 1,850 | | Hilliard City School District, Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Construction, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/26 (Pre-refunded 12/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | Aa1 (6) | | | 1,918,358 | |
| | 3,000 | | Hilliard City School District, Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/25 (Pre-refunded 12/01/16) – NPFG Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | Aa1 (6) | | | 3,242,280 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | U.S. Guaranteed (6) (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Lakewood City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,010 | | 5.000%, 12/01/25 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) – FGIC Insured | | 12/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 (6) | | $ | 1,130,311 | |
| | 775 | | 5.000%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) – FGIC Insured | | 12/17 at 100.00 | Aa2 (6) | | | 867,318 | |
| | 1,000 | | Marysville Exempted Village School District, Ohio, Certificates of Participation, School Facilities Project, Series 2005, 5.250%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 6/15 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 1,013,410 | |
| | 1,885 | | Marysville Exempted Village School District, Union County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/25 (Pre-refunded 12/01/15) – AGM Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | AA (6) | | | 1,954,802 | |
| | 1,000 | | Mason City School District, Warren and Butler Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 6/01/17) | | 6/17 at 100.00 | Aa1 (6) | | | 1,099,890 | |
| | 2,680 | | Newark City School District, Licking County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 12/01/15) – NPFG Insured | | 12/15 at 100.00 | AA– (6) | | | 2,779,240 | |
| | 1,595 | | Ohio State Building Authority, State Facilities Bonds, Administrative Building Fund Projects, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 4/01/25 (Pre-refunded 4/01/15) – AGM Insured | | 4/15 at 100.00 | AA (6) | | | 1,602,385 | |
| | 2,000 | | Ohio State Building Authority, State Facilities Bonds, Adult Correctional Building Fund Project, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 4/01/23 (Pre-refunded 4/01/15) – AGM Insured | | 4/15 at 100.00 | AA (6) | | | 2,009,260 | |
| | 3,000 | | Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Higher Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Xavier University 2008C, 5.750%, 5/01/28 (Pre-refunded 11/01/18) | | 11/18 at 100.00 | A– (6) | | | 3,452,700 | |
| | 1,220 | | Ohio Water Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Drinking Water Assistance Fund, State Match, Series 2008, 5.000%, 6/01/28 (Pre-refunded 6/01/18) – AGM Insured | | 6/18 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,383,748 | |
| | | | Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Water Quality Project, Series 2005B: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,225 | | 5.000%, 6/01/25 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) | | 6/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,240,692 | |
| | 275 | | 5.000%, 6/01/25 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) | | 6/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 278,523 | |
| | 500 | | Olentangy Local School District, Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 12/01/36 (Pre-refunded 6/01/18) | | 6/18 at 100.00 | AA+ (6) | | | 567,110 | |
| | 2,300 | | Richland County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, MidCentral Health System Group, Series 2006, 5.250%, 11/15/36 (Pre-refunded 11/15/16) | | 11/16 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 2,488,876 | |
| | | | Vandalia Butler City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2009: | | | | | | | |
| | 685 | | 5.125%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) | | 6/19 at 100.00 | N/R (6) | | | 802,416 | |
| | 315 | | 5.125%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) | | 6/19 at 100.00 | Aa3 (6) | | | 368,994 | |
| | 39,765 | | Total U.S. Guaranteed | | | | | | 42,598,966 | |
| | | | Utilities – 3.9% (2.7% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A: | | | | | | | |
| | 50 | | 5.000%, 2/15/38 – AGC Insured | | 2/18 at 100.00 | AA | | | 54,623 | |
| | 295 | | 5.250%, 2/15/43 | | 2/18 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 323,857 | |
| | 1,500 | | American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 2/15/42 | | 2/24 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 1,696,515 | |
| | | | Cleveland, Ohio, Public Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,000 | | 0.000%, 11/15/28 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 1,233,440 | |
| | 6,895 | | 0.000%, 11/15/32 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 3,397,511 | |
| | 2,155 | | 0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 976,560 | |
| | 1,500 | | Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Air Quality Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbus Southern Power Company Project, Series 2009B, 5.800%, 12/01/38 | | 12/19 at 100.00 | Baa1 | | | 1,681,155 | |
| | 2,025 | | Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Project, Series 2009E, 5.625%, 10/01/19 | | No Opt. Call | BBB– | | | 2,299,388 | |
| | 950 | | Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, Beneficial Interest Certificates, Belleville Hydroelectric Project – Joint Venture 5, Series 2001, 0.000%, 2/15/29 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 591,204 | |
| | 17,370 | | Total Utilities | | | | | | 12,254,253 | |
| NUO | Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Water and Sewer – 11.8% (8.2% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 8,150 | | Cincinnati, Ohio, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 12/01/37 | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AAA | | $ | 9,384,151 | |
| | 865 | | City of Marysville, Ohio, Water System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/32 – AMBAC Insured | | 12/17 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 946,812 | |
| | | | Cleveland, Ohio, Water Revenue Bonds, Second Lien Series 2012A: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,500 | | 5.000%, 1/01/25 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,958,150 | |
| | 1,975 | | 5.000%, 1/01/26 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,317,682 | |
| | 2,035 | | Cleveland, Ohio, Water Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2012X, 5.000%, 1/01/42 | | 1/22 at 100.00 | Aa1 | | | 2,285,061 | |
| | 1,015 | | Cleveland, Ohio, Waterworks First Mortgage Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1993G, 5.500%, 1/01/21 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | Aa1 | | | 1,165,129 | |
| | 1,275 | | Hamilton County, Ohio, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, Refunding Series 2014A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,514,267 | |
| | 1,220 | | Hamilton, Ohio, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.250%, 10/01/22 – AGM Insured | | 10/15 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 1,255,807 | |
| | 2,025 | | Ironton, Ohio, Sewer System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.250%, 12/01/40 – AGM Insured | | 12/20 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 2,242,850 | |
| | 1,670 | | Marysville, Ohio, Wastewater Treatment System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.250%, 12/01/24 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | A– | | | 1,808,276 | |
| | 225 | | Marysville, Ohio, Wastewater Treatment System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | | 12/17 at 100.00 | A– | | | 245,896 | |
| | 2,000 | | Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Wastewater Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 11/15/38 | | 5/23 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,286,160 | |
| | 4,000 | | Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 5.000%, 12/01/23 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 4,985,600 | |
| | | | Toledo, Ohio, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| | 820 | | 5.000%, 11/15/25 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 977,612 | |
| | 605 | | 5.000%, 11/15/26 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 714,475 | |
| | 1,075 | | 5.000%, 11/15/27 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,259,137 | |
| | 695 | | 5.000%, 11/15/28 | | 11/23 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 808,132 | |
| | 32,150 | | Total Water and Sewer | | | | | | 37,155,197 | |
| $ | 435,360 | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $418,813,528) | | | | | | 455,253,839 | |
| | | | Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (47.0)% (7) | | | | | | (148,000,000 | ) |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.5% (8) | | | | | | 7,887,895 | |
| | | | Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% | | | | | $ | 315,141,734 | |
Investments in Derivatives as of February 28, 2015
Credit Default Swaps outstanding:
| | | | | | | Current | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | | Buy/Sell | | Credit | | | Notional | | Fixed Rate | | Termination | | | | Appreciation | |
| Counterparty | | Referenced Entity | Protection (9 | ) | Spread (10 | ) | | Amount | | (Annualized | ) | Date | | Value | | (Depreciation | ) |
| Goldman Sachs | | Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | Buy | | | 26.75-29.25 | % | | $ | 3,850,000 | | | 5.000 | % | | 12/20/19 | | $ | 1,082,126 | | $ | 197,460 | |
| (1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
| (2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 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 (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies. |
| (4) | Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions. |
| (5) | As of, or subsequent to, the end of the reporting period this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has ceased accruing additional income on the Fund’s records. |
| (6) | 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. |
| (7) | Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 32.5%. |
| (8) | Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of exchange-cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. |
| (9) | The Fund entered into the credit default swap to gain investment exposure to the referenced entity. Selling protection has a similar credit risk position to owning that referenced entity. Buying protection has a similar credit risk position to selling the referenced entity short. |
| (10) | The credit spread generally serves as an indication of the current status of the payment/performance risk and therefore the likelihood of default of the credit derivative. The credit spread also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into a credit default swap contract. Higher credit spreads are indicative of a higher likelihood of performance by the seller of protection. |
| (IF) | Inverse floating rate investment. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| NTX | | |
| | Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 144.1% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUNICIPAL BONDS – 144.1% (100.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Discretionary – 3.0% (2.1% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austin Convention Enterprises Inc., Texas, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2006A: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,450 | | 5.250%, 1/01/18 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | | 1/17 at 100.00 | BBB– | | $ | 1,536,638 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 1/01/34 – SYNCORA GTY Insured | | 1/17 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 1,017,910 | |
| | 2,200 | | San Antonio Convention Center Hotel Finance Corporation, Texas, Contract Revenue Empowerment Zone Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 7/15/39 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/15 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 2,229,436 | |
| | 4,650 | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | 4,783,984 | |
| | | | Education and Civic Organizations – 14.9% (10.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,500 | | Board of Regents of the University of Texas, Permanent University Fund Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/28 (WI/DD, Settling 4/02/15) | | 7/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 3,009,800 | |
| | 2,000 | | Board of Regents, University of Texas System, Financing System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 8/15/22 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 2,463,620 | |
| | | | Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Uplift Education Charter School, Series 2013A: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,000 | | 4.350%, 12/01/42 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 1,999,880 | |
| | 1,000 | | 4.400%, 12/01/47 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 999,940 | |
| | 1,000 | | Danbury Higher Education Authority, Texas, Charter School Revenue Bonds, John H. Wood Jr. Public Charter District, Inspire Academies, Series 2013A, 6.000%, 8/15/28 | | 8/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 1,111,320 | |
| | 1,000 | | Hale Center Education Facilities Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Wayland Baptist University Project, Improvement and Refunding Series 2010, 5.000%, 3/01/35 | | 3/21 at 100.00 | A– | | | 1,080,110 | |
| | 1,000 | | Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Medical Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Baylor College of Medicine, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 11/15/26 | | 11/22 at 100.00 | A– | | | 1,145,630 | |
| | 3,000 | | Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Young Men’s Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 6/01/38 | | 6/23 at 100.00 | Baa3 | | | 3,211,290 | |
| | 2,000 | | Laredo Community College District, Webb County, Texas, Combined Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/01/35 – AGM Insured | | 8/20 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,297,200 | |
| | 2,000 | | Lone Star College System, Harris, Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties, Texas, Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 2/15/36 | | 2/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,278,280 | |
| | 200 | | Newark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Lease Revenue Bonds, A.W. Brown-Fellowship Leadership Academy, Series 2012A, 6.000%, 8/15/42 | | 8/15 at 103.00 | BBB– | | | 206,478 | |
| | | | Red River Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Hockaday School, Series 2005: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,170 | | 5.000%, 5/15/27 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,181,677 | |
| | 1,230 | | 5.000%, 5/15/28 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,241,943 | |
| | 1,290 | | 5.000%, 5/15/29 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,302,255 | |
| | 21,390 | | Total Education and Civic Organizations | | | | | | 23,529,423 | |
| | | | Energy – 1.3% (0.9% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,000 | | Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, Texas, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Citgo Petroleum Corporation Project, Series 1995, 4.875%, 5/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 10/22 at 100.00 | BB | | | 2,111,160 | |
| | | | Health Care – 10.9% (7.5% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 12/01/35 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,105,060 | |
| | 1,350 | | Harrison County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Health System, Refunding Series 2010, 5.250%, 7/01/28 | | 7/20 at 100.00 | BB– | | | 1,303,439 | |
| | 2,000 | | North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Medical Center Dallas Project, Series 2009, 5.750%, 8/15/39 | | 8/19 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | | 2,313,380 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 885 | | North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Medical Center Dallas Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/15/32 | | 8/22 at 100.00 | Aa2 | | $ | 1,010,874 | |
| | 515 | | Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Hendrick Medical Center, Series 2013, 5.125%, 9/01/33 | | 9/23 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 573,931 | |
| | 1,250 | | Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White Healthcare Project, Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/15/40 | | 8/20 at 100.00 | Aa3 | | | 1,421,875 | |
| | 1,590 | | Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Christus Health, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 7/01/37 – AGC Insured | | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,847,039 | |
| | 2,510 | | Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 11/15/42 | | 11/17 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,703,220 | |
| | 1,720 | | Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System, Series 2007A, 5.375%, 11/01/37 | | 11/17 at 100.00 | Baa2 | | | 1,802,336 | |
| | 700 | | Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mother Frances Hospital Regional Healthcare Center, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 7/01/37 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | | | 723,646 | |
| | 2,250 | | Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mother Frances Hospital Regional Healthcare Center, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/33 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | Baa1 | | | 2,328,570 | |
| | 15,770 | | Total Health Care | | | | | | 17,133,370 | |
| | | | Housing/Multifamily – 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 3,000 | | New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, CHF-Collegiate Housing Foundation – College Station I LLC – Texas A&M University Project, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 4/01/46 – AGM Insured | | 4/24 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,291,300 | |
| | | | Long-Term Care – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Bexar County, Texas, Health Facilities Development Corporation Revenue Bonds, Army Retirement Residence, Series 2007: | | | | | | | |
| | 865 | | 5.000%, 7/01/27 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 900,560 | |
| | 600 | | 5.000%, 7/01/37 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 620,268 | |
| | 1,465 | | Total Long-Term Care | | | | | | 1,520,828 | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General – 30.8% (21.4% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 400 | | Calallen Independent School District, Nueces County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2008, 5.000%, 2/15/38 | | 2/18 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 441,012 | |
| | 1,620 | | Cameron County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, State Highway 550 Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 2/15/32 – AGM Insured | | 2/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,816,911 | |
| | 1,500 | | College Station, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2012, 5.000%, 2/15/32 | | 2/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,721,340 | |
| | 1,000 | | El Paso County Hospital District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/33 | | 8/23 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 1,121,140 | |
| | 1,750 | | El Paso County, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001, 5.000%, 2/15/21 – AGM Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 2,096,973 | |
| | 8,500 | | Grand Prairie Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Refunding Series 2009, 0.000%, 8/15/39 | | 8/18 at 22.64 | AA | | | 1,811,520 | |
| | 3,255 | | Hutto Independent School District, Williamson County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 0.000%, 8/01/45 | | 8/21 at 100.00 | A | | | 591,759 | |
| | 1,360 | | Jacksonville Independent School District, Cherokee County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2014, 5.000%, 2/15/39 | | 2/24 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 1,566,666 | |
| | 2,675 | | Laredo Community College District, Webb County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/34 | | 8/24 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 3,111,453 | |
| | 1,000 | | Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 0.000%, 8/15/36 | | 8/17 at 33.01 | AAA | | | 318,080 | |
| | 365 | | Lone Star College System, Harris and Montgomery Counties, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009, 5.000%, 8/15/34 | | 8/19 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 414,516 | |
| | 1,350 | | Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2013A, 5.000%, 2/15/43 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 1,544,171 | |
| | 1,750 | | Martin County Hospital District, Texas, Combination Limited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 7.250%, 4/01/36 | | 4/21 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 1,977,570 | |
| NTX | Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/General (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | McCamey County Hospital District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,000 | | 5.750%, 12/01/33 | | 12/25 at 100.00 | Baa2 | | $ | 1,126,090 | |
| | 1,000 | | 6.125%, 12/01/38 | | 12/25 at 100.00 | Baa2 | | | 1,129,580 | |
| | 1,010 | | Mercedes Independent School District, Hidalgo County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 8/15/23 | | 8/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,032,715 | |
| | 1,500 | | Montgomery County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2008B, 5.250%, 3/01/32 | | 3/19 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,709,295 | |
| | 2,000 | | Plano Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 2/15/34 | | 2/18 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 2,226,940 | |
| | 1,425 | | Port of Houston Authority, Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010E, 0.000%, 10/01/35 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 769,415 | |
| | 205 | | Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas, Limited Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.125%, 2/01/39 | | 2/24 at 100.00 | Baa2 | | | 217,501 | |
| | | | Roma Independent School District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,110 | | 5.000%, 8/15/22 | | 8/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,134,964 | |
| | 1,165 | | 5.000%, 8/15/23 – AGM Insured | | 8/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,191,201 | |
| | 2,000 | | Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Highway Improvement Series 2012A, 5.000%, 4/01/42 | | No Opt. Call | AAA | | | 2,285,420 | |
| | 2,000 | | Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Highway Improvement, Series 2014, 5.000%, 4/01/44 | | 4/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,319,720 | |
| | 2,000 | | Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 10/01/34 | | 4/24 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,351,060 | |
| | 5,000 | | Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 4/01/33 – FGIC Insured (UB) | | 4/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 5,426,550 | |
| | 1,000 | | Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Series 2008, 5.000%, 4/01/30 (UB) | | 4/18 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,116,470 | |
| | 3,025 | | Victoria Independent School District, Victoria County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/15/32 | | 2/17 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 3,268,785 | |
| | | | West Texas Independent School District, McLennan and Hill Counties, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1998: | | | | | | | |
| | 45 | | 0.000%, 8/15/22 | | 8/15 at 68.26 | AAA | | | 30,072 | |
| | 45 | | 0.000%, 8/15/24 | | 8/15 at 61.20 | AAA | | | 26,964 | |
| | | | White Settlement Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006: | | | | | | | |
| | 240 | | 0.000%, 8/15/43 | | 8/15 at 23.11 | AAA | | | 54,576 | |
| | 240 | | 0.000%, 8/15/44 | | 8/15 at 21.88 | AAA | | | 51,646 | |
| | 65 | | 0.000%, 8/15/45 | | 8/15 at 20.76 | AAA | | | 13,272 | |
| | 9,000 | | Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2015, 0.000%, 8/15/45 (WI/DD, Settling 3/05/15) | | 8/25 at 44.15 | Aaa | | | 2,597,400 | |
| | 61,600 | | Total Tax Obligation/General | | | | | | 48,612,747 | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited – 15.3% (10.6% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 1,000 | | Bexar County, Texas, Venue Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/15/38 – AGM Insured | | 8/19 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,132,100 | |
| | 1,175 | | Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2014A, 5.000%, 12/01/36 | | 12/24 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,380,132 | |
| | 3,315 | | Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/36 – AMBAC Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 3,534,287 | |
| | 500 | | Flower Mound, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, River Walk Public Improvement District 1, Series 2014, 6.500%, 9/01/36 | | No Opt. Call | N/R | | | 533,375 | |
| | 1,390 | | Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority, Texas, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 11/01/41 | | 11/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 1,571,590 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) | | | | | | | |
| | | | Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H: | | | | | | | |
| $ | 300 | | 0.000%, 11/15/24 – NPFG Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | $ | 205,929 | |
| | 210 | | 0.000%, 11/15/32 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 94.05 | AA– | | | 94,479 | |
| | 260 | | 0.000%, 11/15/33 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 88.44 | AA– | | | 109,096 | |
| | 2,045 | | 0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 83.17 | AA– | | | 806,957 | |
| | 1,130 | | 0.000%, 11/15/36 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 73.51 | AA– | | | 390,935 | |
| | 4,270 | | 0.000%, 11/15/38 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 64.91 | AA– | | | 1,293,767 | |
| | 2,260 | | 0.000%, 11/15/39 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 60.98 | AA– | | | 643,264 | |
| | 400 | | Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Second Lien Series 2014C, 5.000%, 11/15/34 | | 11/24 at 100.00 | A3 | | | 452,208 | |
| | 3,440 | | Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2001G, 0.000%, 11/15/41 – NPFG Insured | | 11/31 at 53.78 | AA– | | | 906,234 | |
| | 1,000 | | Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Third Lien Series 2004A-3, 0.000%, 11/15/33 – NPFG Insured | | 11/24 at 59.10 | AA– | | | 381,520 | |
| | 1,500 | | Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department, Refunding Series 2011B, 5.000%, 9/01/30 | | No Opt. Call | A2 | | | 1,548,945 | |
| | 1,015 | | Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 9/01/34 | | No Opt. Call | A2 | | | 1,139,886 | |
| | 1,470 | | Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/32 – AMBAC Insured | | No Opt. Call | A2 | | | 697,265 | |
| | 250 | | Little Elm. Texas, Valencia Public Improvement District Phase I Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 7.150%, 9/01/37 | | 3/18 at 103.00 | N/R | | | 262,813 | |
| | 3,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Current Interest Series 2011D, 5.000%, 9/01/31 | | 9/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 3,505,590 | |
| | 2,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.500%, 9/01/41 | | 9/21 at 100.00 | AA+ | | | 2,406,840 | |
| | 1,000 | | Uptown Development Authority, Houston, Texas, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Improvement Facilities, Series 2009, 5.500%, 9/01/29 | | 9/19 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 1,111,880 | |
| | 32,930 | | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | | | | | | 24,109,092 | |
| | | | Transportation – 17.0% (11.8% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 3,000 | | Austin, Texas, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/15/39 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 11/24 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 3,370,440 | |
| | | | Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010: | | | | | | | |
| | 2,945 | | 0.000%, 1/01/36 | | No Opt. Call | BBB | | | 1,153,674 | |
| | 2,205 | | 0.000%, 1/01/37 | | No Opt. Call | BBB | | | 824,053 | |
| | 2,160 | | 0.000%, 1/01/38 | | No Opt. Call | BBB | | | 769,673 | |
| | 1,000 | | 0.000%, 1/01/40 | | No Opt. Call | BBB | | | 320,100 | |
| | 665 | | Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 1/01/42 | | 1/23 at 100.00 | BBB– | | | 727,151 | |
| | 1,000 | | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 11/01/42 | | 11/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,101,630 | |
| | 1,165 | | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 11/01/35 | | 11/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,308,004 | |
| | 1,670 | | Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation, Texas, System Toll Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2013A, 5.125%, 10/01/43 | | 10/23 at 100.00 | BBB+ | | | 1,824,492 | |
| | 1,165 | | Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2012C, 5.000%, 8/15/31 | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,345,936 | |
| | 2,000 | | Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/22 at 100.00 | A | | | 2,225,580 | |
| | 3,000 | | Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southwest Airlines Company, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/40 | | 11/20 at 100.00 | BBB | | | 3,294,627 | |
| | | | North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A: | | | | | | | |
| | 100 | | 6.100%, 1/01/28 | | 1/19 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 117,201 | |
| | 2,000 | | 6.250%, 1/01/39 | | 1/19 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 2,316,180 | |
| NTX | Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Transportation (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 395 | | North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008A, 5.750%, 1/01/40 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | A2 | | $ | 439,576 | |
| | | | North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008B: | | | | | | | |
| | 325 | | 5.750%, 1/01/40 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | A2 | | | 361,676 | |
| | 225 | | 5.750%, 1/01/40 – NPFG Insured | | 1/18 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 251,393 | |
| | 2,500 | | North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008D, 0.000%, 1/01/36 – AGC Insured | | No Opt. Call | AA | | | 1,067,375 | |
| | 950 | | North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Second Tier, Series 2008F, 5.750%, 1/01/38 | | 1/18 at 100.00 | A3 | | | 1,052,173 | |
| | 2,500 | | San Antonio, Texas, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | | 7/22 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,860,975 | |
| | 30,970 | | Total Transportation | | | | | | 26,731,909 | |
| | | | U.S. Guaranteed – 16.0% (11.1% of Total Investments) (4) | | | | | | | |
| | 2,000 | | Borger Independent School District, Hutchison County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 2/15/36 (Pre-refunded 2/15/16) | | 2/16 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 2,092,560 | |
| | 3,455 | | Brownsville, Texas, Utility System Priority Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 9/01/27 (Pre-refunded 9/01/15) – AMBAC Insured | | 9/15 at 100.00 | A2 (4) | | | 3,541,030 | |
| | 1,190 | | Canutillo Independent School District, El Paso County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 8/15/22 (Pre-refunded 8/15/15) | | 8/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 1,217,132 | |
| | 4,625 | | Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/36 (Pre-refunded 12/01/16) – AMBAC Insured | | 12/16 at 100.00 | Aa2 (4) | | | 5,000,224 | |
| | 1,000 | | El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008C, 5.375%, 3/01/29 (Pre-refunded 3/01/18) | | 3/18 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 1,134,100 | |
| | 3,615 | | Frisco, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 2/15/26 (Pre-refunded 2/15/16) – FGIC Insured | | 2/16 at 100.00 | AA+ (4) | | | 3,782,664 | |
| | 25 | | Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 5/15/29 (Pre-refunded 5/15/22) | | 5/22 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | | | 30,506 | |
| | | | Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Series 2008: | | | | | | | |
| | 25 | | 5.750%, 5/15/37 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | | | 25,306 | |
| | 40 | | 5.750%, 5/15/37 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | N/R (4) | | | 40,482 | |
| | 1,785 | | 5.750%, 5/15/37 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15) | | 5/15 at 100.00 | A2 (4) | | | 1,806,813 | |
| | 1,000 | | Lufkin Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Health System Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System of East Texas, Series 2007, 5.500%, 2/15/32 (Pre-refunded 2/15/17) | | 2/17 at 100.00 | Baa3 (4) | | | 1,097,320 | |
| | 1,000 | | North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare System, Series 1996A, 5.750%, 6/01/26 – NPFG Insured (ETM) | | No Opt. Call | Aaa | | | 1,244,730 | |
| | 2,500 | | Retama Development Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Retama Park Racetrack, Series 1993, 8.750%, 12/15/18 (Pre-refunded 12/15/17) | | 12/17 at 100.00 | Aaa | | | 3,052,525 | |
| | 410 | | Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Christus Health, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 7/01/37 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) – AGC Insured | | 1/19 at 100.00 | AA (4) | | | 491,996 | |
| | | | White Settlement Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006: | | | | | | | |
| | 1,260 | | 0.000%, 8/15/43 (Pre-refunded 8/15/15) | | 8/15 at 23.11 | N/R (4) | | | 290,984 | |
| | 1,260 | | 0.000%, 8/15/44 (Pre-refunded 8/15/15) | | 8/15 at 21.88 | N/R (4) | | | 275,373 | |
| | 360 | | 0.000%, 8/15/45 (Pre-refunded 8/15/15) | | 8/15 at 20.76 | N/R (4) | | | 74,660 | |
| | 25,550 | | Total U.S. Guaranteed | | | | | | 25,198,405 | |
| | | | Utilities – 15.8% (11.0% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 3,000 | | Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 11/15/40 | | No Opt. Call | AA– | | | 3,364,318 | |
| | 2,560 | | Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5) | | 4/15 at 100.00 | C | | | 121,600 | |
| | 1,545 | | Brownsville, Texas, Utility System Priority Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 9/01/27 – AMBAC Insured | | 9/15 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,579,701 | |
| | 2,000 | | Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 5.000%, 7/01/34 | | 7/17 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,166,920 | |
| | 3,000 | | Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 5/15/40 | | 5/20 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 3,309,420 | |
| | Principal | | | | Optional Call | | | | | |
| | Amount (000) | | Description (1) | | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | | | Value | |
| | | | Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,150 | | Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 5/15/36 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | A1 | | $ | 1,285,539 | |
| | 1,975 | | Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 5/15/29 | | 5/22 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 2,251,520 | |
| | 150 | | Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.750%, 5/15/37 | | 5/15 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 151,623 | |
| | 1,500 | | Matagorda County Navigation District Number One, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Central Power and Light Company Project, Series 2009A, 6.300%, 11/01/29 | | 7/19 at 102.00 | Baa1 | | | 1,729,170 | |
| | 1,000 | | Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, Texas, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 10/01/20 | | No Opt. Call | BBB+ | | | 1,164,490 | |
| | | | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008D: | | | | | | | |
| | 770 | | 5.625%, 12/15/17 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 830,853 | |
| | 3,000 | | 6.250%, 12/15/26 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 3,742,228 | |
| | 1,000 | | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 12/15/20 | | No Opt. Call | A– | | | 1,152,890 | |
| | | | Texas Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Transmission Refunding Series 2010: | | | | | | | |
| | 640 | | 5.000%, 9/01/34 | | 9/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 711,130 | |
| | 1,000 | | 5.000%, 9/01/40 | | 9/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 1,108,880 | |
| | 325 | | Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Water Utility, Series 2001, 5.250%, 8/01/23 | | 8/15 at 100.00 | AAA | | | 326,378 | |
| | 24,615 | | Total Utilities | | | | | | 24,996,660 | |
| | | | Water and Sewer – 16.0% (11.1% of Total Investments) | | | | | | | |
| | 1,575 | | Bell County Water Control Improvement District 1, Texas, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/10/38 – BAM Insured | | 7/23 at 100.00 | AA | | | 1,782,900 | |
| | 2,500 | | Bexar Metropolitan Water District, Texas, Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010, 5.875%, 5/01/40 | | 5/20 at 100.00 | A+ | | | 2,917,025 | |
| | 2,500 | | Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Texas, Contract Revenue Bonds, Conjunctive Use Groundwater Supply Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2011, 5.000%, 2/15/31 | | 2/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,837,000 | |
| | 2,000 | | Corpus Christi, Texas, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Improvement Junior Lien Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/15/43 | | 7/23 at 100.00 | A1 | | | 2,254,980 | |
| | 2,000 | | Houston, Texas, First Lien Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012D, 5.000%, 11/15/42 | | 11/22 at 100.00 | AA | | | 2,273,640 | |
| | | | Irving, Texas, Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2004: | | | | | | | |
| | 100 | | 5.000%, 8/15/22 – AMBAC Insured | | 8/15 at 100.00 | Aa1 | | | 100,403 | |
| | 105 | | 5.000%, 8/15/23 – AMBAC Insured | | 8/15 at 100.00 | Aa1 | | | 105,423 | |
| | 4,000 | | Laredo, Webb County, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.250%, 3/01/40 | | 3/20 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 4,634,880 | |
| | 710 | | North Fort Bend Water Authority, Texas, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/15/36 – AGM Insured | | 12/21 at 100.00 | AA | | | 791,643 | |
| | 3,860 | | North Harris County Regional Water Authority, Texas, Water Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 12/15/33 | | 12/22 at 100.00 | AA– | | | 4,401,828 | |
| | 2,640 | | San Antonio, Texas, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2015B, 5.000%, 5/15/34 | | 5/25 at 100.00 | AA | | | 3,106,620 | |
| | 21,990 | | Total Water and Sewer | | | | | | 25,206,342 | |
| $ | 245,930 | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $209,619,780) | | | | | | 227,225,220 | |
| | | | Floating Rate Obligations – (2.5)% | | | | | | (3,960,000 | ) |
| | | | MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (45.0)% (6) | | | | | | (70,920,000 | ) |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.4% (7) | | | | | | 5,298,972 | |
| | | | Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% | | | | | $ | 157,644,192 | |
| NTX | Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund | |
| | Portfolio of Investments (continued) | February 28, 2015 |
Investments in Derivatives as of February 28, 2015
Credit Default Swaps outstanding:
| | | | | | | Current | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | | Buy/Sell | | Credit | | Notional | | Fixed Rate | | Termination | | | | Appreciation | |
| Counterparty | | Referenced Entity | Protection (8 | ) | Spread (9 | ) | Amount | | (Annualized | ) | Date | | Value | | (Depreciation | ) |
| Citibank N.A. | | Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | Buy | | | 28.5-30.0 | % | $ | 1,830,000 | | | 5.000 | % | | 12/20/19 | | $ | 514,361 | | $ | 94,558 | |
| (1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
| (2) | Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 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 (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies. |
| (4) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. |
| (5) | As of, or subsequent to, the end of the reporting period this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has ceased accruing additional income on the Fund’s records. |
| (6) | MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 31.2%. |
| (7) | Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of exchange-cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. |
| (8) | The Fund entered into the credit default swap to gain investment exposure to the referenced entity. Selling protection has a similar credit risk position to owning that referenced entity. Buying protection has a similar credit risk position to selling the referenced entity short. |
| (9) | The credit spread generally serves as an indication of the current status of the payment/performance risk and therefore the likelihood of default of the credit derivative. The credit spread also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into a credit default swap contract. Higher credit spreads are indicative of a higher likelihood of performance by the seller of protection. |
| (ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. |
| (UB) | Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information. |
| (WI/DD) | Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| Statement of | | |
| | Assets and Liabilities | February 28, 2015 |
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term investments, at value (cost $231,298,587, $447,565,543, $418,813,528 and $209,619,780, respectively) | | $ | 252,613,261 | | $ | 481,664,022 | | $ | 455,253,839 | | $ | 227,225,220 | |
| Cash | | | 1,300,225 | | | 10,493,167 | | | 2,876,694 | | | 3,984,734 | |
| Credit default swaps premiums paid | | | — | | | 904,298 | | | 884,666 | | | 419,803 | |
| Unrealized appreciation on credit default swaps | | | — | | | 187,352 | | | 197,460 | | | 94,558 | |
| Receivable for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest | | | 2,513,716 | | | 6,074,540 | | | 5,150,166 | | | 2,464,623 | |
| Investments sold | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,529,313 | |
| Deferred offering costs | | | 86,876 | | | 135,217 | | | 280,943 | | | 223,891 | |
| Other assets | | | 1,157 | | | 31,499 | | | 129,790 | | | 969 | |
| Total assets | | | 256,515,235 | | | 499,490,095 | | | 464,773,558 | | | 238,943,111 | |
| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Floating rate obligations | | | 2,755,000 | | | 6,625,000 | | | — | | | 3,960,000 | |
| Payable for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common share dividends | | | 747,784 | | | 1,309,508 | | | 1,256,132 | | | 512,190 | |
| Interest | | | 58,785 | | | 118,313 | | | — | | | 135,930 | |
| Investments purchased | | | — | | | 2,796,832 | | | — | | | 5,578,330 | |
| Offering costs | | | 825 | | | — | | | 1,201 | | | — | |
| MuniFund Term Preferred (“MTP”) Shares, at liquidation value | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70,920,000 | |
| Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, at liquidation value | | | 79,000,000 | | | 159,000,000 | | | — | | | — | |
| Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, at liquidation value | | | — | | | — | | | 148,000,000 | | | — | |
| Accrued expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Management fees | | | 123,631 | | | 227,520 | | | 221,017 | | | 108,696 | |
| Trustees fees | | | 2,458 | | | 34,706 | | | 10,757 | | | 2,225 | |
| Other | | | 178,609 | | | 146,330 | | | 142,717 | | | 81,548 | |
| Total liabilities | | | 82,867,092 | | | 170,258,209 | | | 149,631,824 | | | 81,298,919 | |
| Net assets applicable to common shares | | $ | 173,648,143 | | $ | 329,231,886 | | $ | 315,141,734 | | $ | 157,644,192 | |
| Common shares outstanding | | | 11,563,886 | | | 20,833,387 | | | 18,521,955 | | | 10,027,210 | |
| Net asset value (“NAV”) per common share outstanding | | $ | 15.02 | | $ | 15.80 | | $ | 17.01 | | $ | 15.72 | |
| Net assets applicable to common shares consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common shares, $0.01 par value per share | | $ | 115,639 | | $ | 208,334 | | $ | 185,220 | | $ | 100,272 | |
| Paid-in surplus | | | 157,663,450 | | | 295,604,465 | | | 281,391,428 | | | 141,884,337 | |
| Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | | | 1,493,133 | | | 731,592 | | | 495,988 | | | 80,176 | |
| Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | | (6,938,753 | ) | | (1,598,336 | ) | | (3,568,673 | ) | | (2,120,591 | ) |
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 21,314,674 | | | 34,285,831 | | | 36,637,771 | | | 17,699,998 | |
| Net assets applicable to common shares | | $ | 173,648,143 | | $ | 329,231,886 | | $ | 315,141,734 | | $ | 157,644,192 | |
| Authorized shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common | | | Unlimited | | | Unlimited | | | Unlimited | | | Unlimited | |
| Preferred | | | Unlimited | | | Unlimited | | | Unlimited | | | Unlimited | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| Statement of | | |
| | Operations | Year Ended February 28, 2015 |
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Investment Income | | $ | 11,759,596 | | $ | 21,658,007 | | $ | 20,710,630 | | $ | 9,841,415 | |
| Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Management fees | | | 1,588,427 | | | 2,926,019 | | | 2,875,579 | | | 1,396,308 | |
| Interest expense and amortization of offering costs | | | 848,894 | | | 1,698,227 | | | 227,579 | | | 1,938,512 | |
| Liquidity fees | | | — | | | — | | | 1,375,484 | | | — | |
| Remarketing fees | | | — | | | — | | | 150,055 | | | — | |
| Custodian fees | | | 46,990 | | | 83,828 | | | 80,565 | | | 44,709 | |
| Trustees fees | | | 7,773 | | | 14,847 | | | 14,087 | | | 7,069 | |
| Professional fees | | | 46,553 | | | 91,708 | | | 63,885 | | | 31,622 | |
| Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 12,302 | | | 35,787 | | | 25,811 | | | 21,023 | |
| Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 15,377 | | | 35,370 | | | 16,485 | | | 23,392 | |
| Stock exchange listing fees | | | 8,863 | | | 12,654 | | | 8,873 | | | 24,412 | |
| Investor relations expenses | | | 28,523 | | | 55,120 | | | 51,135 | | | 26,976 | |
| Other | | | 40,895 | | | 112,890 | | | 101,972 | | | 77,696 | |
| Total expenses | | | 2,644,597 | | | 5,066,450 | | | 4,991,510 | | | 3,591,719 | |
| Net investment income (loss) | | | 9,114,999 | | | 16,591,557 | | | 15,719,120 | | | 6,249,696 | |
| Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | (22,618 | ) | | 2,427,886 | | | 1,769,803 | | | 12,259 | |
| Swaps | | | — | | | (110,570 | ) | | (102,819 | ) | | (50,337 | ) |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | 10,106,125 | | | 15,834,489 | | | 18,054,694 | | | 9,536,154 | |
| Swaps | | | — | | | 187,352 | | | 197,460 | | | 94,558 | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 10,083,507 | | | 18,339,157 | | | 19,919,138 | | | 9,592,634 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations | | $ | 19,198,506 | | $ | 34,930,714 | | $ | 35,638,258 | | $ | 15,842,330 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| Statement of | |
| | Changes in Net Assets |
| | | Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | |
| | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | |
| | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | |
| Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 9,114,999 | | $ | 7,523,999 | | $ | 16,591,557 | | $ | 16,610,547 | |
| Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | (22,618 | ) | | (3,227,541 | ) | | 2,427,886 | | | (820,048 | ) |
| Swaps | | | — | | | — | | | (110,570 | ) | | — | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | 10,106,125 | | | (10,251,936 | ) | | 15,834,489 | | | (25,818,635 | ) |
| Swaps | | | — | | | — | | | 187,352 | | | — | |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations | | | 19,198,506 | | | (5,955,478 | ) | | 34,930,714 | | | (10,028,136 | ) |
| Distributions to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| From net investment income | | | (9,185,193 | ) | | (8,031,653 | ) | | (17,879,214 | ) | | (18,540,700 | ) |
| Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders | | | (9,185,193 | ) | | (8,031,653 | ) | | (17,879,214 | ) | | (18,540,700 | ) |
| Capital Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Issued in the reorganizations | | | — | | | 108,375,032 | | | — | | | — | |
| Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | 10,916 | | | — | | | — | |
| Cost of shares repurchased and retired | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (307,413 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from capital share transactions | | | — | | | 108,385,948 | | | — | | | (307,413 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares | | | 10,013,313 | | | 94,398,817 | | | 17,051,500 | | | (28,876,249 | ) |
| Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period | | | 163,634,830 | | | 69,236,013 | | | 312,180,386 | | | 341,056,635 | |
| Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period | | $ | 173,648,143 | | $ | 163,634,830 | | $ | 329,231,886 | | $ | 312,180,386 | |
| Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | | $ | 1,493,133 | | $ | 1,622,957 | | $ | 731,592 | | $ | 2,107,628 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | Texas Quality Income (NTX) | |
| | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | |
| | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | |
| Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 15,719,120 | | $ | 15,293,800 | | $ | 6,249,696 | | $ | 6,615,658 | |
| Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | 1,769,803 | | | (1,711,699 | ) | | 12,259 | | | 341,993 | |
| Swaps | | | (102,819 | ) | | — | | | (50,337 | ) | | — | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | 18,054,694 | | | (25,667,636 | ) | | 9,536,154 | | | (10,506,722 | ) |
| Swaps | | | 197,460 | | | — | | | 94,558 | | | — | |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations | | | 35,638,258 | | | (12,085,535 | ) | | 15,842,330 | | | (3,549,071 | ) |
| Distributions to Common Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| From net investment income | | | (17,164,296 | ) | | (16,998,251 | ) | | (6,778,394 | ) | | (6,982,757 | ) |
| Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders | | | (17,164,296 | ) | | (16,998,251 | ) | | (6,778,394 | ) | | (6,982,757 | ) |
| Capital Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Issued in the reorganizations | | | — | | | 152,721,496 | | | — | | | — | |
| Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 156,238 | |
| Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | 131,761 | | | — | | | 35,861 | |
| Cost of shares repurchased and retired | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from capital share transactions | | | — | | | 152,853,257 | | | — | | | 192,099 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares | | | 18,473,962 | | | 123,769,471 | | | 9,063,936 | | | (10,339,729 | ) |
| Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period | | | 296,667,772 | | | 172,898,301 | | | 148,580,256 | | | 158,919,985 | |
| Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period | | $ | 315,141,734 | | $ | 296,667,772 | | $ | 157,644,192 | | $ | 148,580,256 | |
| Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period | | $ | 495,988 | | $ | 2,297,481 | | $ | 80,176 | | $ | 429,631 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| Statement of | | |
| | Cash Flows | Year Ended February 28, 2015 |
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations | | $ | 19,198,506 | | $ | 34,930,714 | | $ | 35,638,258 | | $ | 15,842,330 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile the net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Purchases of investments | | | (34,487,478 | ) | | (74,406,401 | ) | | (68,770,258 | ) | | (27,827,073 | ) |
| Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments | | | 32,977,140 | | | 81,820,058 | | | 77,713,306 | | | 32,571,648 | |
| Proceeds from (Payments for) swap contracts, net | | | — | | | (110,570 | ) | | (102,819 | ) | | (50,337 | ) |
| Investment transaction adjustments, net | | | (3,999 | ) | | — | | | 259 | | | — | |
| Taxes paid on undistributed capital gains | | | (5,355 | ) | | (32 | ) | | (612 | ) | | (360 | ) |
| Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net | | | 824,163 | | | 939,159 | | | 977,634 | | | 207,720 | |
| Amortization of deferred offering costs | | | 33,697 | | | (10,007 | ) | | 9,848 | | | 296,092 | |
| (Increase) Decrease in: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit default swap premiums paid | | | — | | | (904,298 | ) | | (884,666 | ) | | (419,803 | ) |
| Receivable for interest | | | 5,361 | | | 262,727 | | | 315,352 | | | 152,445 | |
| Receivable for investments sold | | | 387,273 | | | — | | | — | | | (3,269,313 | ) |
| Other assets | | | (179 | ) | | (1,212 | ) | | (4,406 | ) | | (47 | ) |
| Increase (Decrease) in: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Payable for interest | | | (866 | ) | | (1,743 | ) | | — | | | — | |
| Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | 2,796,832 | | | (1,969,726 | ) | | 2,445,855 | |
| Accrued management fees | | | 4,893 | | | 8,684 | | | 8,903 | | | 4,479 | |
| Accrued Trustees fees | | | (196 | ) | | (1,406 | ) | | 3,985 | | | (159 | ) |
| Accrued other expenses | | | (85,631 | ) | | (1,943 | ) | | (31,313 | ) | | (9,529 | ) |
| Net realized (gain) loss from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | 22,618 | | | (2,427,886 | ) | | (1,769,803 | ) | | (12,259 | ) |
| Swaps | | | — | | | 110,570 | | | 102,819 | | | 50,337 | |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investments | | | (10,106,125 | ) | | (15,834,489 | ) | | (18,054,694 | ) | | (9,536,154 | ) |
| Swaps | | | — | | | (187,352 | ) | | (197,460 | ) | | (94,558 | ) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 8,763,822 | | | 26,981,405 | | | 22,984,607 | | | 10,351,314 | |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Increase (Decrease) in: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Floating rate obligations | | | — | | | — | | | (8,625,000 | ) | | — | |
| Payable for offering costs | | | (107,596 | ) | | (109,421 | ) | | (65,902 | ) | | — | |
| Cash distributions paid to common shareholders | | | (9,174,340 | ) | | (17,997,036 | ) | | (17,264,943 | ) | | (6,795,757 | ) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | (9,281,936 | ) | | (18,106,457 | ) | | (25,955,845 | ) | | (6,795,757 | ) |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | | | (518,114 | ) | | 8,874,948 | | | (2,971,238 | ) | | 3,555,557 | |
| Cash at the beginning of period | | | 1,818,339 | | | 1,618,219 | | | 5,847,932 | | | 429,177 | |
| Cash at the end of period | | $ | 1,300,225 | | $ | 10,493,167 | | $ | 2,876,694 | | $ | 3,984,734 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs) | | $ | 804,927 | | $ | 1,641,081 | | $ | 217,731 | | $ | 1,642,420 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Selected data for a common share outstanding throughout each period:
| | | | | | Investment Operations | | Less Distributions to Common Shareholders | | | | | Common Share | |
| | | Beginning Common Share NAV | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Distributions from Net Investment Income to ARPS Share- holders | (a) | Distributions from Accum- ulated Net Realized Gains to ARPS Share- holders | (a) | Total | | From Net Investment Income | | From Accum- ulated Net Realized Gains | | Total | | Discount per Share Repur- chased and Retired | | Ending NAV | | Ending Share Price | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | $ | 14.15 | | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 0.87 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 1.66 | | $ | (0.79 | ) | $ | — | | $ | (0.79 | ) | $ | — | | $ | 15.02 | | $ | 14.37 | |
| 2014 | | | 15.47 | | | 0.55 | | | (1.10 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.77 | ) | | — | | | (0.77 | ) | | — | | | 14.15 | | | 12.79 | |
| 2013 | | | 14.82 | | | 0.75 | | | 0.67 | | | — | | | — | | | 1.42 | | | (0.77 | ) | | — | | | (0.77 | ) | | — | | | 15.47 | | | 15.70 | |
| 2012 | | | 13.25 | | | 0.80 | | | 1.54 | | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | 2.33 | | | (0.76 | ) | | — | | | (0.76 | ) | | — | | | 14.82 | | | 14.61 | |
| 2011(f) | | | 13.99 | | | 0.49 | | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.02 | ) | | — | | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | — | | | (0.44 | ) | | — | | | 13.25 | | | 12.32 | |
| Year Ended 7/31: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2010 | | | 12.92 | | | 0.84 | | | 0.96 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | 1.77 | | | (0.70 | ) | | — | | | (0.70 | ) | | — | | | 13.99 | | | 13.34 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | | 14.98 | | | 0.80 | | | 0.88 | | | — | | | — | | | 1.68 | | | (0.86 | ) | | — | | | (0.86 | ) | | — | | | 15.80 | | | 13.85 | |
| 2014 | | | 16.35 | | | 0.80 | | | (1.28 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.89 | ) | | — | | | (0.89 | ) | | — | * | | 14.98 | | | 13.45 | |
| 2013 | | | 15.95 | | | 0.74 | | | 0.55 | | | — | | | — | | | 1.29 | | | (0.89 | ) | | — | | | (0.89 | ) | | — | | | 16.35 | | | 15.62 | |
| 2012 | | | 14.18 | | | 0.89 | | | 1.75 | | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | 2.63 | | | (0.86 | ) | | — | | | (0.86 | ) | | — | * | | 15.95 | | | 15.40 | |
| 2011 | | | 14.79 | | | 0.94 | | | (0.69 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | 0.22 | | | (0.83 | ) | | — | | | (0.83 | ) | | — | * | | 14.18 | | | 12.75 | |
| (a) | The amounts shown for Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”) are based on common share equivalents. |
| (b) | Total Return Based on Common Share NAV is the combination of changes in common share NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized. |
| | |
| | Total Return Based on Common Share Price is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized. |
| * | Rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
| | | | | | | | | Common Share Supplemental Data/ Ratios Applicable to Common Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Common Share Total Returns | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets(c) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Based | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | |
| | | | Based | | | on | | | Ending | | | | | | Investment | | | Portfolio | |
| | | | on | | | Share | | | Net | | | | | | Income | | Turnover | |
| | | | NAV | (b) | | Price | (b) | | Assets (000 | ) | | Expenses | (d) | | (Loss | ) | | Rate | (e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 12.01 | % | | 18.94 | % | $ | 173,648 | | | 1.56 | % | | 5.37 | % | | 13 | % |
| | | | (3.40 | ) | | (13.52 | ) | | 163,635 | | | 2.47 | | | 4.93 | | | 14 | |
| | | | 9.77 | | | 13.02 | | | 69,236 | | | 1.80 | | | 4.94 | | | 10 | |
| | | | 18.08 | | | 25.48 | | | 66,268 | | | 1.52 | | | 5.73 | | | 7 | |
| | | | (2.23 | ) | | (4.55 | ) | | 59,256 | | | 1.19 | ** | | 6.11 | ** | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 13.94 | | | 14.47 | | | 62,549 | | | 1.21 | | | 6.13 | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 11.45 | | | 9.48 | | | 329,232 | | | 1.57 | | | 5.14 | | | 15 | |
| | | | (2.76 | ) | | (8.00 | ) | | 312,180 | | | 1.95 | | | 5.32 | | | 15 | |
| | | | 8.27 | | | 7.30 | | | 341,057 | | | 1.84 | | | 5.09 | | | 12 | |
| | | | 19.11 | | | 28.44 | | | 184,270 | | | 1.56 | | | 5.97 | | | 14 | |
| | | | 1.39 | | | 4.69 | | | 163,876 | | | 1.18 | | | 6.37 | | | 6 | |
| (c) | Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to ARPS shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS, MTP Shares and/or VMTP Shares, where applicable. |
| (d) | The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to MTP Shares, VMTP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, each as described in Note 1 –General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively, as follows: |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: | |
| 2015 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 1.32 |
| 2013 | 0.57 |
| 2012 | 0.35 |
| 2011(f) | — |
| Year Ended 7/31: | |
| 2010 | — |
| | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: | |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 0.84 |
| 2013 | 0.70 |
| 2012 | 0.46 |
| 2011 | 0.02 |
| (e) | 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. |
| (f) | For the seven months ended February 28, 2011. |
| ** | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected data for a common share outstanding throughout each period:
| | | | | | Investment Operations | | Less Distributions to Common Shareholders | | | | | Common Share | |
| | | Beginning Common Share NAV | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Distributions from Net Investment Income to ARPS Share- holders | (a) | Distributions from Accum- ulated Net Realized Gains to ARPS Share- holders | (a) | Total | | From Net Investment Income | | From Accum- ulated Net Realized Gains | | Total | | Shelf Offering Costs | | Premium Per Share Sold through Shelf Offering | | Ending NAV | | Ending Share Price | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | $ | 16.02 | | $ | 0.85 | | $ | 1.07 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 1.92 | | $ | (0.93 | ) | $ | — | | $ | (0.93 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 17.01 | | $ | 15.40 | |
| 2014 | | | 17.64 | | | 0.76 | | | (1.39 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.63 | ) | | (0.99 | ) | | — | | | (0.99 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 16.02 | | | 14.75 | |
| 2013 | | | 17.17 | | | 0.89 | | | 0.54 | | | — | | | — | | | 1.43 | | | (0.96 | ) | | — | | | (0.96 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 17.64 | | | 17.79 | |
| 2012 | | | 15.44 | | | 0.99 | | | 1.68 | | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | 2.66 | | | (0.93 | ) | | — | | | (0.93 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 17.17 | | | 16.88 | |
| 2011 | | | 16.15 | | | 1.01 | | | (0.79 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | 0.19 | | | (0.90 | ) | | — | | | (0.90 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 15.44 | | | 14.85 | |
| |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | | 14.82 | | | 0.62 | | | 0.96 | | | — | | | — | | | 1.58 | | | (0.68 | ) | | — | | | (0.68 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 15.72 | | | 14.35 | |
| 2014 | | | 15.87 | | | 0.66 | | | (1.01 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.70 | ) | | — | | | (0.70 | ) | | — | * | | — | * | | 14.82 | | | 13.54 | |
| 2013 | | | 15.46 | | | 0.68 | | | 0.47 | | | — | | | — | | | 1.15 | | | (0.77 | ) | | — | | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.04 | | | 15.87 | | | 16.00 | |
| 2012 | | | 14.12 | | | 0.75 | | | 1.48 | | | — | | | — | | | 2.23 | | | (0.86 | ) | | (.03 | ) | | (0.89 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 15.46 | | | 16.31 | |
| 2011(f) | | | 15.01 | | | 0.48 | | | (0.85 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (.01 | ) | | (0.51 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 14.12 | | | 15.19 | |
| Year Ended 7/31: |
| 2010 | | | 13.84 | | | 0.94 | | | 1.08 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | * | | 1.99 | | | (0.81 | ) | | (.01 | ) | | (0.82 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 15.01 | | | 16.92 | |
| (a) | The amounts shown for Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”) are based on common share equivalents. |
| (b) | Total Return Based on Common Share NAV is the combination of changes in common share NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized. |
| | |
| | Total Return Based on Common Share Price is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized. |
| * | Rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
| | | | | Common Share Supplemental Data/ Ratios Applicable to Common Shares | |
| | | Common Share Total Returns | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets(c) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Based on NAV | (b) | Based on Share Price | (b) | Ending Net Assets (000) | | Expenses | (d) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Portfolio Turnover Rate | (e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 12.23 | % | | 10.79 | % | $ | 315,142 | | | 1.62 | % | | 5.10 | % | | 15 | % |
| | | | (3.38 | ) | | (11.39 | ) | | 296,668 | | | 2.15 | | | 5.45 | | | 13 | |
| | | | 8.53 | | | 11.27 | | | 172,898 | | | 1.76 | | | 5.14 | | | 13 | |
| | | | 17.73 | | | 20.55 | | | 167,709 | | | 1.50 | | | 6.10 | | | 10 | |
| | | | 1.09 | | | 0.91 | | | 150,555 | | | 1.14 | | | 6.32 | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 10.81 | | | 11.07 | | | 157,644 | | | 2.33 | | | 4.05 | | | 12 | |
| | | | (2.11 | ) | | (11.03 | ) | | 148,580 | | | 2.49 | | | 4.46 | | | 13 | |
| | | | 7.80 | | | 2.97 | | | 158,920 | | | 2.38 | | | 4.33 | | | 12 | |
| | | | 16.23 | | | 13.81 | | | 148,222 | | | 2.48 | | | 5.10 | | | 9 | |
| | | | (2.61 | ) | | (7.15 | ) | | 134,850 | | | 1.92 | ** | | 5.69 | ** | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 14.71 | | | 20.92 | | | 143,080 | | | 1.19 | | | 6.42 | | | 6 | |
| (c) | Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to ARPS shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS, MTP Shares, VMTP Shares and/or VRDP Shares, where applicable. |
| (d) | The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to MTP Shares, VMTP Shares, VRDP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, each as described in Note 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares and Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively, as follows: |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: | | | | |
| 2015 | | | 0.57 | % |
| 2014 | | | 1.05 | |
| 2013 | | | 0.61 | |
| 2012 | | | 0.40 | |
| 2011 | | | — | |
| | | | | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | | |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: | | | | |
| 2015 | | | 1.26 | % |
| 2014 | | | 1.31 | |
| 2013 | | | 1.27 | |
| 2012 | | | 1.37 | |
| 2011(f) | | | 0.80 | ** |
| Year Ended 7/31: | | | | |
| 2010 | | | 0.02 | |
| (e) | 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. |
| (f) | For the seven months ended February 28, 2011. |
| ** | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
| | | ARPS at the End of Period | | MTP Shares at the End of Period (a) | | VMTP Shares at the End of Period | | MTP and VMTP Shares at the End of Period | |
| | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $25,000 Share | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $10 Share | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $100,000 Share | | Asset Coverage Per $1 Liquidation Preference | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 79,000 | | $ | 319,808 | | $ | — | |
| 2014 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 79,000 | | | 307,133 | | | — | |
| 2013 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 28,000 | | | 347,271 | | | — | |
| 2012 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 28,000 | | | 336,672 | | | — | |
| 2011(b) | | | 27,875 | | | 78,144 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Year Ended 7/31: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2010 | | | 27,875 | | | 81,097 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 159,000 | | | 307,064 | | | — | |
| 2014 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 159,000 | | | 296,340 | | | — | |
| 2013 | | | — | | | — | | | 16,313 | | | 31.57 | | | 141,800 | | | 315,704 | | | 3.16 | |
| 2012 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 87,900 | | | 309,636 | | | — | |
| 2011 | | | 87,325 | | | 71,915 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| (a) | The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows: |
| | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Series 2015 (NAZ PRC) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | — | | | 10.02 | △ | | — | |
| Series 2016 (NAZ PRD) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | — | | | 10.11 | △ | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Series 2015 (NUM PRC) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | | — | | | — | | | 10.08 | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | — | | | 10.02 | △△△ | | 10.06 | △△ |
| (b) | For the seven months ended February 28, 2011. |
| △ | For the period April 8, 2013 (effective date of the reorganizations) through December 20, 2013. |
| For the period January 7, 2013 (effective date of the reorganizations) through February 28, 2013. |
| For the period March 1, 2013 through December 20, 2013. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| | | ARPS at the End of Period | | MTP Shares at the End of Period (a) | | VMTP Shares at the End of Period | | VRDP Shares at the End of Period | |
| | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $25,000 Share | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $10 Share | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $100,000 Share | | Aggregate Amount Outstanding (000) | | Asset Coverage Per $100,000 Share | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 148,000 | | $ | 312,934 | |
| 2014 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 148,000 | | | 300,451 | |
| 2013 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 73,500 | | | 335,236 | | | — | | | — | |
| 2012 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 73,500 | | | 328,176 | | | — | | | — | |
| 2011 | | | 73,000 | | | 76,560 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) |
| Year Ended 2/28–2/29: |
| 2015 | | | — | | | — | | | 70,920 | | | 32.23 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 2014 | | | — | | | — | | | 70,920 | | | 30.95 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 2013 | | | — | | | — | | | 70,920 | | | 32.41 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 2012 | | | — | | | — | | | 70,920 | | | 30.90 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 2011(b) | | | — | | | — | | | 70,920 | | | 29.01 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Year Ended 7/31: |
| 2010 | | | 65,050 | | | 79,988 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| (a) | The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows: |
| | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Series 2014 (NUO PRACL) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | — | | | 10.01 | Ω | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Series 2015 (NUO PRCCL) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | — | | | 10.03 | Ω | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Series 2016 (NUO PRDCL) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | — | | | 10.06 | Ω | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Series 2015 (NTX PRCCL) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ending Market Value per Share | | | 10.02 | | | 10.03 | | | 10.04 | | | 10.05 | | | 9.85 | |
| Average Market Value per Share | | | 10.04 | | | 10.04 | | | 10.06 | | | 9.97 | | | 9.86 | ΩΩ |
| (b) | For the seven months ended February 28, 2011. |
| Ω | For the period April 8, 2013 (effective date of the reorganization) through October 7, 2013. |
| For the period November 2, 2010 (first issuance date of shares) through February 28, 2011. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
General Information
Fund Information
The state funds covered in this report and their corresponding New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) symbols are as follows (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):
• Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund (NAZ) (“Arizona Premium Income (NAZ)”)
• Nuveen Michigan Quality Income Municipal Fund (NUM) (“Michigan Quality Income (NUM)”)
• Nuveen Ohio Quality Income Municipal Fund (NUO) (“Ohio Quality Income (NUO)”)
• Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (NTX) (“Texas Quality Income (NTX)”)
The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as diversified, closed-end management investment companies. Arizona Premium Income (NAZ), Michigan Quality Income (NUM) and Ohio Quality Income (NUO) were organized as Massachusetts business trusts on April 8, 2013, January 7, 2013 and April 8, 2013, respectively (previously organized as Minnesota trusts on January 23, 1991, July 25, 1991 and October 17, 1991, respectively). Texas Quality Income (NTX) was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 26, 1991.
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is February 28, 2015, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 (“the current fiscal period”).
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.
Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies
Each Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from both regular federal and designated state income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by state and local government authorities within a single state or certain U.S. territories.
Significant Accounting Policies
Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.” The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
Investment Transactions
Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment 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 the end of the reporting period, the Funds’ outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments were as follows:
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments | | $ | — | | $ | 662,239 | | $ | — | | $ | 5,578,330 | |
Investment Income
Investment income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also reflects paydown 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. If a refund is received for workout expenditures paid in a prior reporting period, such amounts will be recognized as “Legal fee refund” on the Statement of Operations.
Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income are declared monthly. Net realized capital gains and/or market discount from investment transactions, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.
Distributions to common 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 corporate income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
Texas Quality Income (NTX) has issued and outstanding MuniFund Term Preferred (“MTP”) Shares, with a $10 liquidation value per share. The Fund’s MTP Shares were issued in one Series and trade on the NYSE.
As of the end of the reporting period, details of Texas Quality Income’s (NTX) MTP Shares outstanding were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Outstanding | | | | |
| | | | | | | NYSE | | | Shares | | at $10 Per Share | | | Annual | |
| Fund | | | Series | | | Ticker | | Outstanding | | Liquidation Value | | Dividend Rate | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | 2015 | | | NTX PRCCL | | | 7,092,000 | | $ | 70,920,000 | | | 2.30 | % |
The Fund is obligated to redeem its MTP Shares by the date as specified in its offering document (“Term Redemption Date”), unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Fund. MTP Shares are subject to optional and mandatory redemption in certain circumstances. MTP Shares were subject to redemption at the option of the Fund (“Optional Redemption Date”), subject to a payment of premium for one year following the Optional Redemption Date (“Premium Expiration Date”), and at par thereafter. MTP Shares also will be subject to redemption, at the option of the Fund, at par in the event of certain changes in the credit rating of the MTP Shares. The Fund may be obligated to redeem certain of the MTP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage and leverage ratio requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation value per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The Term Redemption Date, Optional Redemption Date and Premium Expiration Date for the Fund’s series of MTP Shares are as follows:
| | | | | | | NYSE | | | Term | | | Optional | | | Premium | |
| Fund | | | Series | | | Ticker | | Redemption Date | | Redemption Date | | Expiration Date | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | 2015 | | | NTX PRCCL | | | December 1, 2015 | | | December 1, 2011 | | | November 30, 2012 | |
The average liquidation value for all series of MTP Shares outstanding for the Fund during the current fiscal period, was as follows:
| | | | Texas | |
| | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | |
| | | | (NTX | ) |
| Average liquidation value of MTP Shares outstanding | | $ | 70,920,000 | |
For financial reporting purposes, the liquidation value of MTP Shares is recorded as a liability and recognized as “MuniFund Term Preferred (“MTP”) Shares, at liquidation value” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends on MTP Shares, which are recognized as interest expense for financial reporting purposes, are paid monthly at a fixed annual rate, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. Unpaid dividends on MTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends accrued on MTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations. Costs incurred by the Funds in connection with their offerings of MTP Shares were recorded as a deferred charge, which are amortized over the life of the shares and are recognized as components of “Deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
The following Funds have issued and outstanding Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, with a $100,000 liquidation value per share. VMTP Shares are issued via private placement and are not publicly available.
As of the end of the reporting period, VMTP Shares outstanding, at liquidation value, for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | Outstanding | |
| | | | | | | Shares | | at $100,000 Per Share | |
| Fund | | | Series | | Outstanding | | Liquidation Value | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | | 2016 | | | 790 | | $ | 79,000,000 | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | 2016 | | | 1,590 | | $ | 159,000,000 | |
Each Fund is obligated to redeem its VMTP Shares by the date as specified in its offering document (“Term Redemption Date”), unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Fund. VMTP Shares are subject to optional and mandatory redemption in certain circumstances. The VMTP Shares are subject to redemption at the option of each Fund (“Optional Redemption Date”), subject to payment of premium for one year following the date of issuance (“Premium Expiration Date”), and at par thereafter. Each Fund may be obligated to redeem certain of the VMTP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage and leverage ratio requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation value per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The Term Redemption Date, Optional Redemption Date and Premium Expiration Date for each Fund’s VMTP Shares are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Term | | | Optional | | | Premium | |
| Fund | | | Series | | Redemption Date | | Redemption Date | | Expiration Date | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | | 2016 | | | December 30, 2016 | | | January 1, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | 2016 | | | December 30, 2016 | | | January 1, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
The average liquidation value of VMTP Shares outstanding and annualized dividend rate for each Fund during the current fiscal period, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) |
| Average liquidation value of VMTP Shares outstanding | | $ | 79,000,000 | | $ | 159,000,000 | |
| Annualized dividend rate | | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % |
VMTP Shares generally do not trade, and market quotations are generally not available. VMTP Shares are short-term or short/intermediate-term instruments that pay a variable dividend rate tied to a short-term index, plus an additional fixed “spread” amount established at the time of issuance. The fair value of VMTP Shares is expected to be approximately their liquidation par value so long as the fixed “spread” on the VMTP Shares remains roughly in line with the “spread” rates being demanded by investors on instruments having similar terms in the current market environment. In present market conditions, the Funds’ Adviser has determined that the fair value of VMTP Shares is their liquidation value, but their fair value could vary if market conditions change materially. For financial reporting purposes, the liquidation value of VMTP Shares is a liability and is recognized as “Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, at liquidation value” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Dividends on the VMTP Shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly. Unpaid dividends on VMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends accrued on VMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
Costs incurred by the Funds in connection with their offerings of VMTP Shares were recorded as a deferred charge, which are amortized over the life of the shares and are recognized as components of “Deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares
Ohio Quality Income (NUO) has issued and outstanding Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, with a $100,000 liquidation value per share. VRDP Shares are issued via private placement and are not publicly available.
As of the end of the reporting period, details of the Fund’s VRDP Shares outstanding were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Outstanding | | | | |
| | | | | | Shares | | at $100,000 Per Share | | | | |
| Fund | | | Series | | Outstanding | | Liquidation Value | | | Maturity | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | 1 | | | 1,480 | | $ | 148,000,000 | | | September 1, 2043 | |
VRDP Shares include a liquidity feature that allows VRDP shareholders to have their shares purchased by a liquidity provider with whom the Fund has contracted in the event that purchase orders for VRDP Shares in a remarketing are not sufficient in number to be matched with the sale orders in that remarketing. The Fund is required to redeem any VRDP Shares that are still owned by the liquidity provider after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing. The Fund pays an annual remarketing fee of 0.10% on the aggregate principal amount of all VRDP Shares outstanding. The Fund’s VRDP Shares have successfully remarketed since issuance.
Dividends on the VRDP Shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly at a rate established by a remarketing agent; therefore, the market value of the VRDP Shares is expected to approximate its liquidation value. If remarketings for VRDP Shares are continuously unsuccessful for six months, the maximum rate is designed to escalate according to a specified schedule in order to enhance the remarketing agent’s ability to successfully remarket the VRDP Shares.
Subject to certain conditions, VRDP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the Fund. The Fund may also redeem certain of the VRDP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation value per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends.
The average liquidation value of VRDP Shares outstanding and annualized dividend rate for the Fund during the current fiscal period were as follows:
| | | | | |
| | | | Ohio | |
| | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | |
| | | | (NUO | ) |
| Average liquidation value of VRDP Shares outstanding | | $ | 148,000,000 | |
| Annualized dividend rate | | | 0.14 | % |
For financial reporting purposes, the liquidation value of VRDP Shares is a liability and is recognized as “Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, at liquidation value” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends on VRDP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. Dividends accrued on VRDP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations. Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its offerings of VRDP Shares were recorded as a deferred charge, which are being amortized over the life of the shares and are recognized as a component of “Deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and “Interest expense and amortization of offerings costs” on the Statement of Operations. In addition to interest expense, the Fund also pays a per annum liquidity fee to the liquidity provider, as well as a remarketing fee, which are recognized as “Liquidity fees” and “Remarketing fees,” respectively, on the Statement of Operations.
Common Shares Equity Shelf Programs and Offering Costs
During prior reporting periods Texas Quality Income (NTX) filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) authorizing the Fund to issue additional common shares through an ongoing equity shelf program (“Shelf Offering”, which became effective with the SEC during prior fiscal periods.).
Under the Shelf Offering, the Fund, subject to market conditions, may raise additional equity capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) per common share.
Common shares authorized, common shares issued and offering proceeds, net of offering costs under the Fund’s Shelf Offering during the Funds’ current and prior fiscal period were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | Texas Quality | |
| | | Income (NTX) | |
| | | | Year | | | Year | |
| | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | |
| Common shares authorized | | | 950,000 | | | 950,000 | |
| Common shares issued | | | — | | | 10,120 | |
| Offering proceeds, net of offering costs | | $ | — | | $ | 156,238 | |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund’s shelf offering registration statement is no longer effective. Therefore, the Fund may not issue additional common shares under their equity shelf program until a new registration statement is filed and declared effective by the SEC.
Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its Shelf Offering are recorded as a deferred charge and recognized as a component of “Deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The deferred asset is reduced during the one-year period that additional shares are sold by reducing the proceeds from such sales and is recognized as a component of “Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs” on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, when applicable. At the end of the one-year life of the Shelf Offering period, any remaining deferred charges will be expensed accordingly and recognized as a component of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Any additional costs the Fund may incur in connection with its Shelf Offering are expensed as incurred and recognized as a component of “Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs” on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, when applicable.
Indemnifications
Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Netting Agreements
In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable International Swaps and Derivative Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) master agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows each Fund to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, each Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis.
The Funds’ investments subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, if any, are further described in Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets applicable to common shares from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
2. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
The fair valuation input levels as described below are for fair value measurement purposes.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
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| Level 1 – | Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
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| Level 2 – | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
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| Level 3 – | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
Prices of fixed income securities are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer or market activity provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.
Prices of swap contracts are also provided by a pricing service approved by the Board using the same methods as described above and are generally classified as Level 2.
Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Board and/or its appointee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a pricing service is unable to provide a market price;
securities whose trading has been formally suspended; debt securities that have gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; a security whose market price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of a Fund’s NAV (as may be the case in non-U.S. markets on which the security is primarily traded) or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the pricing service, is not deemed to reflect the security’s fair value. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Board and/or its appointee.
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:
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | $ | 252,613,261 | | $ | — | | $ | 252,613,261 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | $ | 481,664,022 | | $ | — | | $ | 481,664,022 | |
| Investments in Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit Default Swaps** | | | — | | | 187,352 | | | — | | | 187,352 | |
| Total | | $ | — | | $ | 481,851,374 | | $ | — | | $ | 481,851,374 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | $ | 455,253,839 | | $ | — | | $ | 455,253,839 | |
| Investments in Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit Default Swaps** | | | — | | | 197,460 | | | — | | | 197,460 | |
| Total | | $ | — | | $ | 455,451,299 | | $ | — | | $ | 455,451,299 | |
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| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | $ | 227,225,220 | | $ | — | | $ | 227,225,220 | |
| Investments in Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit Default Swaps** | | | — | | | 94,558 | | | — | | | 94,558 | |
| Total | | $ | — | | $ | 227,319,778 | | $ | — | | $ | 227,319,778 | |
| * | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications. |
| ** | Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. |
The Board is responsible for the valuation process and has appointed the oversight of the daily valuation process to the Adviser’s Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee, pursuant to the valuation policies and procedures adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the Funds’ pricing policies and reporting to the Board. The Valuation Committee is aided in its efforts by the Adviser’s dedicated Securities Valuation Team, which is responsible for administering the daily valuation process and applying fair value methodologies as approved by the Valuation Committee. When determining the reliability of independent pricing services for investments owned by the Funds, the Valuation Committee, among other things, conducts due diligence reviews of the pricing services and monitors the quality of security prices received through various testing reports conducted by the Securities Valuation Team.
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. |
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| | (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. |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
The purchase price of a portfolio instrument will be used to fair value the instrument only if no other valuation methodology is available or deemed appropriate, and it is determined that the purchase price fairly reflects the instrument’s current value.
For each portfolio security that has been fair valued pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, the fair value price is compared against the last available and next available market quotations. The Valuation Committee reviews the results of such testing and fair valuation occurrences are reported to the Board.
3. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives
Portfolio Securities
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 (referred to as an “Underlying Bond”), typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust (referred to as the “Trust”) created by or at the direction of one or more Funds. In turn, the Trust issues (a) floating rate certificates (referred to as “Floaters”), in face amounts equal to some fraction of the Underlying Bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) an inverse floating rate certificate (referred to as an “Inverse Floater”) that represents all remaining or residual interest in the Trust. Floaters typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties who are also provided a right to tender their certificate and receive its par value, which may be paid from the proceeds of a remarketing of the Floaters, by a loan to the Trust from a third party liquidity provider, or by the sale of assets from the Trust. The Inverse Floater is issued to a long term investor, such as one or more of the Funds. The income received by the Inverse Floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to holders of the Floaters, 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 value of an Inverse Floater 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 Floaters, and because the Inverse Floater 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 to (a) cause the holders of the Floaters to tender their certificates at par, and (b) have the trustee of the Trust transfer the Underlying Bond held by the Trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the Trust.
The Fund may acquire an Inverse Floater in a transaction where it (a) transfers an Underlying Bond that it owns to a Trust created by a third party or (b) transfers an Underlying Bond that it owns, or that it has purchased in a secondary market transaction for the purpose of creating an Inverse Floater, to a Trust created at its direction, and in return receives the Inverse Floater of the Trust (referred to as a “self-deposited Inverse Floater”). A Fund may also purchase an Inverse Floater in a secondary market transaction from a third party creator of the Trust without first owning the Underlying Bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited Inverse Floater”).
An investment in a self-deposited Inverse Floater is accounted for as a “financing” transaction (i.e., a secured borrowing). For a self-deposited Inverse Floater, the Underlying Bond deposited into the Trust is identified in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund recognizing the Floaters issued by the Trust as liabilities, at their liquidation value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Floating rate obligations.” In addition, the Fund recognizes in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the Underlying Bond and recognizes the related interest paid to the holders of the Floaters as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
In contrast, an investment in an externally-deposited Inverse Floater is accounted for as a purchase of the inverse floater and is identified in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” For an externally-deposited Inverse Floater, a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities recognizes the Inverse Floater and not the Underlying Bond as an asset, and the Fund does not recognize the Floaters as a liability. Additionally, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” only the net amount of earnings on the Inverse Floater (net of the interest paid to the holders of the Floaters 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.
The average floating rate obligations outstanding and average annual interest rate and fees related to self-deposited Inverse Floaters during the current fiscal period were as follows:
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| Self-Deposited Inverse Floaters | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Average floating rate obligations outstanding | | $ | 2,755,000 | | $ | 6,625,000 | | $ | 2,126,712 | | $ | 3,960,000 | |
| Average annual interest rate and fees | | | 0.54 | % | | 0.77 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 0.28 | % |
As of the end of the reporting period, the total amount of floating rate obligations associated with each Fund’s self-deposited Inverse Floaters and externally-deposited Inverse Floaters was as follows:
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| Floating Rate Obligations Outstanding | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Floating rate obligations: self-deposited Inverse Floaters | | $ | 2,755,000 | | $ | 6,625,000 | | $ | — | | $ | 3,960,000 | |
| Floating rate obligations: externally-deposited Inverse Floaters | | | 14,215,000 | | | 8,430,000 | | | 23,155,000 | | | — | |
| Total | | $ | 16,970,000 | | $ | 15,055,000 | | $ | 23,155,000 | | $ | 3,960,000 | |
Each Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse arrangement” or “credit recovery swap”) (Trusts involving such agreements are referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”), under which a Fund agrees to reimburse the liquidity provider for the Trust’s Floaters, in certain circumstances, for the amount (if any) by which the liquidation value of the Underlying Bond held by the Trust may fall short of the liquidation value of the Floaters 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 an Inverse Floater may increase beyond the value of the Inverse Floater as a Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the Floaters. At period end, any such shortfall amount in the aggregate is recognized as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
As of the end of the reporting period, each Fund’s maximum exposure to the floating rate obligations issued by externally-deposited Recourse Trusts, was as follows:
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| Floating Rate Obligations – Externally-Deposited Recourse Trusts | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts | | $ | 7,500,000 | | $ | 8,430,000 | | $ | 4,480,000 | | $ | — | |
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
In addition to the inverse floating rate securities in which each Fund invests, which are considered portfolio securities for financial reporting purposes, each Fund is authorized to invest in certain other derivative instruments such as futures, options and swap contracts. Each Fund limits its investments in futures, options on futures and swap contracts to the extent necessary for the Adviser to claim the exclusion from registration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool operator with respect to the Fund. The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.
Credit Default Swaps
A Fund may enter into a credit default swap contract to seek to maintain a total return on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio, or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default. Credit default swap contracts involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return if/when there is a credit event by a third party. Generally, a credit event means bankruptcy, failure to pay, or restructuring. The specific credit events applicable for each credit default swap are stated in the terms of the particular swap agreement. As a purchaser of a credit default swap contract, a Fund pays to the counterparty a periodic interest fee based on the notional amount of the credit default swap.
Upon occurrence of a specific credit event with respect to the underlying referenced entity, the Fund is obligated to deliver that security, or an equivalent amount of cash, to the counterparty in exchange for receipt of the notional amount from the counterparty. The difference between the value of the security delivered and the notional amount received is recorded as a realized gain or loss. Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are recognized as a component of “Credit default swaps premiums paid and/or received” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. As a purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund pays to the counterparty a periodic interest fee based on the notional amount of the credit default swap. As a seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund generally receives from the counterparty a periodic interest fee based on the notional amount of the credit default swap. Upon occurrence of a specific credit event with respect to the underlying referenced entity, the Fund will either receive that security, or an equivalent amount of cash, from the counterparty in exchange for payment of the notional amount to the counterparty, or pay a net settlement amount of the credit default swap contract less the recovery value of the referenced
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. The difference between the value of the security received and the notional amount paid is recorded as a realized loss.
Changes in the value of a credit default swap during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps,” and realized gains and losses are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from swaps” on the Statement of Operations. Investments in swaps cleared through an exchange obligate a Fund and the clearing broker to settle monies on a daily basis representing changes in the prior days “mark-to-market” of the swap. If a Fund has unrealized appreciation the clearing broker would credit the Fund’s account with an amount equal to the appreciation and conversely if a Fund has unrealized depreciation the clearing broker would debit a Fund’s account with an amount equal to the depreciation. These daily cash settlements are also known as “variation margin.” Variation margin is recognized as a receivable and/or payable for “Variation margin on swap contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Fund could incur as a seller of protection in a credit default swap contract is limited to the notional amount of the contract. The maximum potential amount would be offset by the recovery value, if any, of the respective referenced entity.
During the current fiscal period, Michigan Quality Income (NUM), Ohio Quality Income (NUO) and Texas Quality Income (NTX) invested in credit default swaps to manage credit risk by purchasing credit protection.
The average notional amount of credit default swap contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:
| | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Average notional amount of credit default swap contracts outstanding* | | $ | 1,580,000 | | $ | 1,540,000 | | $ | 732,000 | |
| * | The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year. |
The following table presents the fair value of all swap contracts held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.
| | | | | Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | Asset Derivatives | | | (Liability) Derivatives | |
| Underlying | | Derivative | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Risk Exposure | | Instrument | | Location | | | Value | | | Location | | | Value | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit | | Swaps | | Unrealized appreciation on credit default swaps** | | $ | 187,352 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit | | Swaps | | Unrealized appreciation on credit default swaps** | | $ | 197,460 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Credit | | Swaps | | Unrealized appreciation on credit default swaps** | | $ | 94,558 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| ** | Some swap contracts require a counterparty to pay or receive a premium, which is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is not reflected in the cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) presented above. |
The following tables present the swap contracts subject to netting agreements, and the collateral delivered related to those swap contracts as of end of the reporting period.
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| | | | | | Gross | | | Gross | | | Amounts | | | Net Unrealized | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Netted on | | | Appreciation | | | Collateral | | | | |
| | | | | | Appreciation on | | | (Depreciation on | ) | | Statement of | | | (Depreciation on | ) | | Pledged | | | | |
| | | | | | Credit Default | | | Credit Default | | | Assets and | | | Credit Default | | | to (from | ) | | Net | |
| Fund | | Counterparty | | | Swaps | *** | | Swaps | *** | | Liabilities | | | Swaps | | | Counterparty | | | Exposure | |
| Michigan Quality | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income (NUM) | | Goldman Sachs | | $ | 187,352 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 187,352 | | $ | (187,352 | ) | $ | — | |
| Ohio Quality | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income (NUO) | | Goldman Sachs | | $ | 197,460 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 197,460 | | $ | (197,460 | ) | $ | — | |
| Texas Quality | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income (NTX) | | Citibank N.A. | | $ | 94,558 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 94,558 | | $ | (94,558 | ) | $ | — | |
| *** | Represents gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the counterparty as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. |
The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on swap contracts on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
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| | | | | | | | | Net Realized | | Change in Net Unrealized | |
| | | | Underlying | | | Derivative | | Gain (Loss from | ) | Appreciation (Depreciation of | ) |
| Fund | | Risk Exposure | | | Instrument | | | Swaps | | | Swaps | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | Credit | | | Swaps | | $ | (110,570 | ) | $ | 187,352 | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | Credit | | | Swaps | | $ | (102,819 | ) | $ | 197,460 | |
| Texas Quality Income (NTX) | | | Credit | | | Swaps | | $ | (50,337 | ) | $ | 94,558 | |
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.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. Fund Shares
Common Shares
Transactions in common shares during the Funds’ current and prior fiscal period were as follows:
| | | Arizona Premium | | Michigan Quality | |
| | | Income (NAZ) | | Income (NUM) | |
| | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | |
| | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | |
| Common shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Issued in the reorganizations | | | — | | | 7,087,734 | | | — | | | — | |
| Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | 704 | | | — | | | — | |
| Repurchased and retired | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (24,300 | ) |
| Total | | | — | | | 7,088,438 | | | — | | | (24,300 | ) |
| Weighted average common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Price per share repurchased and retired | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 12.63 | |
| Discount per share repurchased and retired | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 12.91 | % |
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| | | Ohio Quality | | Texas Quality | |
| | | Income (NUO) | | Income (NTX) | |
| | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | | | Year | |
| | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | | | 2/28/15 | | | 2/28/14 | |
| Common shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Issued in the reorganizations | | | — | | | 8,710,950 | | | — | | | — | |
| Sold through shelf offering | | | — | | | N/A | | | — | | | 10,120 | |
| Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | 7,507 | | | — | | | 2,256 | |
| Total | | | — | | | 8,718,457 | | | — | | | 12,376 | |
| Weighted average common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Premium to NAV per shelf offering share sold | | | N/A | | | N/A | | | — | % | | 1.35 | % |
N/A – The Fund is not authorized to issue additional common shares through a shelf offering.
Preferred Shares
Transactions in preferred shares for the Funds during the Funds’ current and prior fiscal period, where applicable, are noted in the following tables.
Transactions in MTP Shares for the Funds, where applicable, were as follows:
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| | | Year Ended February 28, 2014 | |
| | | | | | | NYSE/ | | | | | | | |
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| | | | Series | | | Ticker | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| MTP Shares issued in connection with the reorganizations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2015 | | | NAZ PRC | | | 2,982,500 | | $ | 29,825,000 | |
| | | | 2016 | | | NAZ PRD | | | 2,084,600 | | | 20,846,000 | |
| MTP Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2015 | | | NAZ PRC | | | (2,982,500 | ) | | (29,825,000 | ) |
| | | | 2016 | | | NAZ PRD | | | (2,084,600 | ) | | (20,846,000 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | | | | — | | $ | — | |
| | | Year Ended February 28, 2014 | |
| | | | | | | NYSE/ | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | NYSE MKT | | | | | | | |
| | | | Series | | | Ticker | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| MTP Shares issued in connection with the reorganization | | | 2015 | | | NUM PRC | | | 1,631,300 | | $ | 16,313,000 | |
| MTP Shares redeemed | | | 2015 | | | NUM PRC | | | (1,631,300 | ) | $ | (16,313,000 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | | | | — | | $ | — | |
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| | | Year Ended February 28, 2014 | |
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| | | | Series | | | Ticker | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| MTP Shares issued in connection with the reorganizations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2014 | | | NUO PRACL | | | 4,271,415 | | $ | 42,714,150 | |
| | | | 2015 | | | NUO PRCCL | | | 1,945,000 | | | 19,450,000 | |
| | | | 2016 | | | NUO PRDCL | | | 1,165,340 | | | 11,653,400 | |
| MTP Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2014 | | | NUO PRACL | | | (4,271,415 | ) | | (42,714,150 | ) |
| | | | 2015 | | | NUO PRCCL | | | (1,945,000 | ) | | (19,450,000 | ) |
| | | | 2016 | | | NUO PRDCL | | | (1,165,340 | ) | | (11,653,400 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | | | | — | | $ | — | |
Transactions in VMTP Shares for the Funds, where applicable, were as follows:
| | | Year Ended February 28, 2014 | |
| | | | Series | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) | | | | | | | | | | |
| VMTP Shares issued | | | 2016 | | | 790 | | $ | 79,000,000 | |
| VMTP Shares redeemed | | | 2014 | | | (280 | ) | | (28,000,000 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | 510 | | $ | 51,000,000 | |
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| Michigan Quality Income (NUM) | | | | | | | | | | |
| VMTP Shares issued | | | 2016 | | | 1,590 | | $ | 159,000,000 | |
| VMTP Shares exchanged | | | 2014 | | | (879 | ) | | (87,900,000 | ) |
| VMTP Shares issued in connection with the reorganization | | | 2014-1 | | | 539 | | $ | 53,900,000 | |
| VMTP Shares redeemed | | | 2014-1 | | | (539 | ) | | (53,900,000 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | 711 | | $ | 71,100,000 | |
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| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | | | | | | | |
| VMTP Shares redeemed | | | 2014 | | | (735 | ) | $ | (73,500,000 | ) |
Transactions in VRDP Shares for the Funds, where applicable, were as follows:
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| | | Year Ended February 28, 2014 | |
| | | | Series | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| Ohio Quality Income (NUO) | | | | | | | | | | |
| VRDP Shares issued | | | 1 | | | 1,480 | | $ | 148,000,000 | |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. Investment Transactions
Long-term purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding derivative transactions, where applicable) during the current fiscal period were as follows:
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Purchases | | $ | 34,487,478 | | $ | 74,406,401 | | $ | 68,770,258 | | $ | 27,827,073 | |
| Sales and maturities | | | 32,977,140 | | | 81,820,058 | | | 77,713,306 | | | 32,571,648 | |
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 taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the NAVs of the Funds.
As of February 28, 2015, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (excluding investments in derivatives), as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Cost of investments | | $ | 230,132,307 | | $ | 441,022,900 | | $ | 419,102,266 | | $ | 206,369,839 | |
| Gross unrealized: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Appreciation | | $ | 21,936,698 | | $ | 34,999,266 | | $ | 38,486,741 | | $ | 20,498,758 | |
| Depreciation | | | (2,210,745 | ) | | (983,160 | ) | | (2,335,168 | ) | | (3,603,383 | ) |
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | $ | 19,725,953 | | $ | 34,016,106 | | $ | 36,151,573 | | $ | 16,895,375 | |
Permanent differences, primarily due to expiration of capital loss carryforwards, treatment of notional principal contracts, nondeductible reorganization expenses, federal taxes paid, taxable market discount and nondeductible offering costs, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of common share net assets as of February 28, 2015, the Funds’ tax year end, as follows:
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Paid-in surplus | | $ | (309,943 | ) | $ | (37,134 | ) | $ | 245,591 | | $ | (294,053 | ) |
| Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income | | | (59,630 | ) | | (88,379 | ) | | (356,317 | ) | | 179,243 | |
| Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | | 369,573 | | | 125,513 | | | 110,726 | | | 114,810 | |
The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains as of February 28, 2015, the Funds’ tax year end, were as follows:
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
Undistributed net tax-exempt income 1 | | $ | 1,788,043 | | $ | 1,808,860 | | $ | 1,019,965 | | $ | 484,128 | |
Undistributed net ordinary income 2 | | | — | | | 958 | | | 29,139 | | | — | |
| Undistributed net long-term capital gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 1 | Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on February 2, 2015, paid on March 2, 2015. |
| 2 | Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any. |
The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds’ tax years ended February 28, 2015 and February 28, 2014 was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| 2015 | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
Distributions from net tax-exempt income3 | | $ | 9,960,313 | | $ | 19,600,465 | | $ | 17,430,996 | | $ | 8,434,464 | |
Distributions from net ordinary income2 | | | 3,316 | | | 4,167 | | | 50,009 | | | 10,213 | |
| Distributions from net long-term capital gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| 2014 | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Distributions from net tax-exempt income | | $ | 8,799,830 | | $ | 20,509,116 | | $ | 17,769,971 | | $ | 8,638,012 | |
Distributions from net ordinary income2 | | | 23,128 | | | 27,103 | | | 94,586 | | | 4,011 | |
| Distributions from net long-term capital gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 2 | Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any. |
| 3 | The Funds hereby designated these amounts paid during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, as Exempt Interest Dividends. |
As of February 28, 2015, the Funds’ tax year end, the Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. If not applied, the carryforwards will expire as shown in the following table. The losses not subject to expiration will be utilized first by a Fund.
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| | | | Arizona | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Premium | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NAZ | ) | | (NUM4 | ) | | (NUO4 | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Expiration: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| February 29, 2016 | | | 615,885 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| February 28, 2017 | | | 828,959 | | | 620,251 | | | 173,469 | | | — | |
| February 28, 2018 | | | 43,720 | | | 487,225 | | | 857,567 | | | — | |
| February 28, 2019 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,468,286 | | | — | |
| Not subject to expiration | | | 3,328,594 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,149,603 | |
| Total | | $ | 4,817,158 | | $ | 1,107,476 | | $ | 2,499,322 | | $ | 1,149,603 | |
| 4 | A portion of Michigan Quality Income’s (NUM) and Ohio Quality Income’s (NUO) capital loss carryforward is subject to an annual limitation under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. |
During the Funds’ tax year ended February 28, 2015, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:
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| | | | Michigan | | | Ohio | | | Texas | |
| | | | Quality | | | Quality | | | Quality | |
| | | | Income | | | Income | | | Income | |
| | | | (NUM | ) | | (NUO | ) | | (NTX | ) |
| Utilized capital loss carryforwards | | $ | 1,803,496 | | $ | 2,684,222 | | $ | 76,734 | |
As of February 28, 2015, the Funds’ tax year end, $363,937 of Arizona Premium Income’s capital loss carryforward expired.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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 Fund 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.
The annual Fund-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is calculated according to the following schedule:
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| Average Daily Managed Assets* | Fund-Level Fee |
| For the first $125 million | 0.4500 | % |
| For the next $125 million | 0.4375 | |
| For the next $250 million | 0.4250 | |
| For the next $500 million | 0.4125 | |
| For the next $1 billion | 0.4000 | |
| For the next $3 billion | 0.3875 | |
| For managed assets over $5 billion | 0.3750 | |
The annual complex-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is calculated according to the following schedule:
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| Complex-Level Managed Asset Breakpoint Level* | Effective Rate at Breakpoint Level |
| $55 billion | 0.2000 | % |
| $56 billion | 0.1996 | |
| $57 billion | 0.1989 | |
| $60 billion | 0.1961 | |
| $63 billion | 0.1931 | |
| $66 billion | 0.1900 | |
| $71 billion | 0.1851 | |
| $76 billion | 0.1806 | |
| $80 billion | 0.1773 | |
| $91 billion | 0.1691 | |
| $125 billion | 0.1599 | |
| $200 billion | 0.1505 | |
| $250 billion | 0.1469 | |
| $300 billion | 0.1445 | |
| * | For the fund-level and complex-level fees, managed assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to certain types of leverage. For these purposes, leverage includes the funds’ use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining managed assets in certain circumstances. The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily managed assets of all Nuveen funds that constitute “eligible assets.” Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen funds 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. As of February 28, 2015, the complex-level fee rate for each Fund was 0.1635%. |
The Funds pay no compensation directly to those of its trustees who are affiliated with the Adviser or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Funds from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Board has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
8. Subsequent Events
Refinancing of MTP and iMTP Shares
Subsequent to the close of the reporting period, Texas Quality Income (NTX) redeemed its MTP Shares at their $10.00 liquidation value per share, plus dividend amounts owed, with the proceeds from $72,000,000 of newly issued 2018 Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred (“iMTP”) Shares. On April 10, 2015, Series 2018 iMTP Shares were issued to qualified institutional buyers in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Texas Quality Income’s (NTX) MTP Shares were redeemed on April 20, 2015.
Additional Fund Information
| Board of Trustees | | | | | |
| William Adams IV* | Jack B. Evans | William C. Hunter | David J. Kundert | John K. Nelson | William J. Schneider |
| Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.* | Judith M. Stockdale | Carole E. Stone | Virginia L. Stringer | Terence J. Toth | |
* Interested Board Member.
| Fund Manager | Custodian | Legal Counsel | Independent Registered | Transfer Agent and |
| Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC | State Street Bank | Chapman and Cutler LLP | Public Accounting Firm | Shareholder Services |
| 333 West Wacker Drive | & Trust Company | Chicago, IL 60603 | KPMG LLP | State Street Bank |
| Chicago, IL 60606 | Boston, MA 02111 | | Chicago, IL 60601 | & Trust Company |
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| | | | | Providence, RI 02940-3071 |
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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.
Nuveen Funds’ Proxy Voting Information
You may obtain (i) information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com and (ii) a description of the policies and procedures that each fund used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll free at (800) 257-8787. You may also obtain this information directly from the SEC. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov.
CEO Certification Disclosure
Each Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. Each Fund has filed with the SEC the certification of its CEO and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Common Share Repurchases
Each Fund intends to repurchase, through its open-market share repurchase program, shares of its own common stock at such times and in such amounts as is deemed advisable. During the period covered by this report, each Fund repurchased shares of its common stock, as shown in the accompanying table. Any future repurchases will be reported to shareholders in the next annual or semi-annual report.
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| Common shares repurchased | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
FINRA BrokerCheck
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides information regarding the disciplinary history of FINRA member firms and associated investment professionals. This information as well as an investor brochure describing FINRA BrokerCheck is available to the public by calling the FINRA BrokerCheck Hotline number at (800) 289-9999 or by visiting www.FINRA.org.
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report (Unaudited)
| ■ | Auction Rate Bond: An auction rate bond is a security whose interest payments are adjusted periodically through an auction process, which process typically also serves as a means for buying and selling the bond. Auctions that fail to attract enough buyers for all the shares offered for sale are deemed to have “failed,” with current holders receiving a formula-based interest rate until the next scheduled auction. |
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| ■ | Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered. |
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| ■ | 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’s or fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or fund will change as interest rates change. |
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| ■ | Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage (see leverage) and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the fund’s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any regulatory leverage. |
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| ■ | 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. |
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| ■ | 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. 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. |
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| ■ | Leverage: Leverage is created whenever a fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital. |
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| ■ | Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. |
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| ■ | Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A fund’s Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash, accrued earnings and receivables) less its total liabilities. NAV per share is equal to the fund’s Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding. |
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| ■ | Pre-Refunding: Pre-Refunding, also known as advanced refundings or refinancings, is a procedure used by state and local governments to refinance municipal bonds to lower interest expenses. The issuer sells new bonds with a lower yield and uses the proceeds to buy U.S. Treasury securities, the interest from which is used to make payments on the higher-yielding bonds. Because of this collateral, pre-refunding generally raises a bond’s credit rating and thus its value. |
| ■ | Regulatory Leverage: Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued by or borrowings of a fund. Both of these are part of a fund’s capital structure. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
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| ■ | S&P Municipal Bond Indexes Arizona, Michigan, Ohio and Texas: Unleveraged, market value-weighted indexes designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade municipal bond markets in Arizona, Michigan, Ohio and Texas, respectively. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees. |
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| ■ | 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. |
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| ■ | Total Investment Exposure: Total investment exposure is a fund’s assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes a fund’s use of preferred stock and borrowings and investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities. |
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| ■ | Zero Coupon Bond: A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. 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. |
Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently
Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.
Nuveen Closed-End Funds Automatic Reinvestment Plan
Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares. By choosing to reinvest, you’ll be able to invest money regularly and automatically, and watch your investment grow through the power of compounding. Just like distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on distributions that are reinvested. It is important to note that an automatic reinvestment plan does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect you against loss in a declining market.
Easy and convenient
To make recordkeeping easy and convenient, each month you’ll receive a statement showing your total distributions, the date of investment, the shares acquired and the price per share, and the total number of shares you own.
How shares are purchased
The shares you acquire by reinvesting will either be purchased on the open market or newly issued by the Fund. If the shares are trading at or above net asset value at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new shares at the greater of the net asset value or 95% of the then-current market price. If the shares are trading at less than net as -set value, shares for your account will be purchased on the open market. If the Plan Agent begins purchasing Fund shares on the open market while shares are trading below net asset value, but the Fund’s shares subsequently trade at or above their net asset value before the Plan Agent is able to complete its purchases, the Plan Agent may cease open-market purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the distribution in newly-issued Fund shares at a price equal to the greater of the shares’ net asset value or 95% of the shares’ market value on the last business day imme -diately prior to the purchase date. Distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the distribution payment date. No interest will be paid on distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price per share may exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund. A pro rata portion of any applicable brokerage commissions on open market purchases will be paid by Plan participants. These commissions usually will be lower than those charged on individual transactions.
Flexible
You may change your distribution option or withdraw from the Plan at any time, should your needs or situation change. You can reinvest whether your shares are registered in your name, or in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee. Ask your investment advisor if his or her firm will participate on your behalf. Participants whose shares are registered in the name of one firm may not be able to transfer the shares to another firm and continue to participate in the Plan. The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Although the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants, there is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan at this time.
Call today to start reinvesting distributions
For more information on the Nuveen Automatic Reinvestment Plan or to enroll in or withdraw from the Plan, speak with your financial advisor or call us at (800) 257-8787.
Board Members & Officers
The management of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed for the Funds by the Adviser, is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees of the Funds. The number of trustees of the Funds is currently set at eleven. None of the trustees who are not “interested” persons of the Funds (referred to herein as “independent trustees”) has ever been a director or employee of, or consultant to, Nuveen or its affiliates. The names and business addresses of the trustees and officers of the Funds, their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years, the number of portfolios each oversees and other directorships they hold are set forth below.
| | Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed and Term(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Board Member |
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| ■ | WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER 1944 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Chairman and Board Member | | 1996 Class III | | Chairman of Miller-Valentine Partners, a real estate investment company; formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired (2004) of Miller-Valentine Group; an owner in several other Miller Valentine entities; Board Member of Med-America Health System, Board Member of WDPR Public Radio station; formerly, member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank and University of Dayton Business School Advisory Council. | | 195 |
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| ■ | JACK B. EVANS 1948 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 1999 Class III | | President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Director and Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; formerly, President Pro-Tem of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Source Media Group; Life Trustee of Coe College; formerly, Director, Alliant Energy; formerly, Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; formerly, President and Chief Operating Officer, SCI Financial Group, Inc., a regional financial services firm. | | 195 |
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| ■ | WILLIAM C. HUNTER 1948 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2004 Class I | | Dean Emeritus, formerly, Dean, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa (2006-2012); Director (since 2004) of Xerox Corporation; Director (since 2005), and President (since July 2012) Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc., The International Business Honor Society; Director of Wellmark, Inc. (since 2009); formerly, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Finance, School of Business at the University of Connecticut (2003-2006); previously, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (1995-2003); formerly, Director (1997-2007), Credit Research Center at Georgetown University. | | 195 |
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| ■ | DAVID J. KUNDERT 1942 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2005 Class II | | Formerly, Director, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (2006-2013), retired (since 2004) as Chairman, JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, President and CEO, Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, and President, One Group Mutual Funds; prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Banc One Corporation and Chairman and CEO, Banc One Investment Management Group; Regent Emeritus, Member of Investment Committee, Luther College; member of the Wisconsin Bar Association; member of Board of Directors and Chair of Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation; member of the Board of Directors (Milwaukee), College Possible. | | 195 |
Board Members & Officers (continued)
| | Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Board Member |
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| ■ | JOHN K. NELSON 1962 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2013 Class II | | Member of Board of Directors of Core12 LLC since 2008), a private firm which develops branding, marketing and communications strategies for clients; Director of The Curran Center for Catholic American Studies (since 2009) and The President’s Council, Fordham University (since 2010); formerly, senior external advisor to the financial services practice of Deloitte Consulting LLP (2012- 2014); formerly, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Marian University (2010 as trustee, 2011-2014 as Chairman); formerly, Chief Executive Officer of ABN AMRO N.V. North America, and Global Head of its Financial Markets Division (2007-2008); prior senior positions held at ABN AMRO include Corporate Executive Vice President and Head of Global Markets-the Americas (2006- 2007), CEO of Wholesale Banking North America and Global Head of Foreign Exchange and Futures Markets (2001-2006), and Regional Commercial Treasurer and Senior Vice President Trading- North America (1996-2001); formerly, Trustee at St. Edmund Preparatory School in New York City. | | 195 |
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| ■ | JUDITH M. STOCKDALE 1947 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 1997 Class I | | Board Member, Land Trust Alliance (since 2013) and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (since 2013); formerly, Executive Director (1994-2012), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994). | | 195 |
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| ■ | CAROLE E. STONE 1947 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2007 Class I | | Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. (since 2006); Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); Director, CBOE Holdings, Inc. (since 2010); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2005-2010). | | 195 |
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| ■ | VIRGINIA L. STRINGER 1944 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2011 Class I | | Board Member, Mutual Fund Directors Forum; non-profit board member and former governance consultant; former Owner , and President Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; former Member, Governing Board, Investment Company Institute’s Independent Directors Council; previously, held several executive positions in general management, marketing and human resources at IBM and The Pillsbury Company; Independent Director, First American Fund Complex (1987-2010) and Chair (1997-2010). | | 195 |
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| ■ | TERENCE J. TOTH 1959 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2008 Class II | | Managing Partner, Promus Capital (since 2008); Director, Fulcrum IT Service LLC (since 2010), Quality Control Corporation (since 2012) and LogicMark LLC (since 2012); formerly, Director, Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (2008-2013); formerly, CEO and President, Northern Trust Global Investments (2004-2007); Executive Vice President, Quantitative Management & Securities Lending (2000-2004); prior thereto, various positions with Northern Trust Company (since 1994); member: Chicago Fellowship Board (since 2005), Catalyst Schools of Chicago Board (since 2008) and Chairman, and Mather Foundation Board (since 2012), and a member of its investment committee; formerly, Member, Northern Trust Mutual Funds Board (2005-2007), Northern Trust Global Investments Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Japan Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Securities Inc. Board (2003-2007) and Northern Trust Hong Kong Board (1997-2004). | | 195 |
| | Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) Including other Directorships During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Board Member |
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| ■ | WILLIAM ADAMS IV(2) 1955 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2013 Class II | | Senior Executive Vice President, Global Structured Products (since 2010); formerly, Executive Vice President, U.S. Structured Products, of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (1999-2010); Co-President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (since 2011); President (since 2011), formerly, Managing Director (2010-2011) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Board Member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and of Gilda’s Club Chicago. | | 195 |
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| ■ | THOMAS S. SCHREIER, JR.(2) 1962 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Board Member | | 2013 Class III | | Vice Chairman, Wealth Management of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (since 2011); Co-President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Chairman of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Co-Chief Executive Officer of Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2011); Member of Board of Governors and Chairman’s Council of the Investment Company Institute; Director of Allina Health and a member of its Finance, Audit and Investment Committees: formerly, Chief Executive Officer (2000-2010) and Chief Investment Officer (2007- 2010) of FAF Advisors, Inc.; formerly, President of First American Funds (2001-2010). | | 195 |
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| | Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(3) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer |
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| ■ | GIFFORD R. ZIMMERMAN 1956 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Chief Administrative Officer | | 1988 | | Managing Director (since 2002), and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary (since 1997) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, of Symphony Asset Management LLC (since 2003); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2002), Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002), Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006), and of Winslow Capital Management, LLC, (since 2010); Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2013), formerly, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer (2006-2013) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Chartered Financial Analyst. | | 196 |
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| ■ | CEDRIC H. ANTOSIEWICZ 1962 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | 2007 | | Managing Director of Nuveen Securities, LLC. (since 2004); Managing Director of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (since 2014). | | 89 |
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| ■ | MARGO L. COOK 1964 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | 2009 | | Executive Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director- Investment Services of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since August 2011), previously, Head of Institutional Asset Management (2007-2008) of Bear Stearns Asset Management; Chartered Financial Analyst. | | 196 |
Board Members & Officers (continued)
| | Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(3) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer |
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| ■ | LORNA C. FERGUSON 1945 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | 1998 | | Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2004). | | 196 |
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| ■ | STEPHEN D. FOY 1954 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Controller | | 1998 | | Managing Director (since 2014), formerly, Senior Vice President (2013-2014) and Vice President (2005-2013) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Chief Financial Officer of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since 2010); Certified Public Accountant. | | 196 |
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| ■ | SCOTT S. GRACE 1970 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Treasurer | | 2009 | | Managing Director, Head of Business Development and Strategy, Global Structured Products Group (since November 2014); Managing Director (since 2009) and, formerly, Treasurer, of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc., Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc., Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, Nuveen Securities, LLC and (since 2011) Nuveen Asset Management LLC; Vice President and, formerly, Treasurer of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC and Winslow Capital Management, LLC.; Vice President of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Treasurer (2006-2009), Senior Vice President (2008-2009), previously, Vice President (2006-2008) of Janus Capital Group, Inc.; Chartered Accountant Designation. | | 196 |
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| ■ | WALTER M. KELLY 1970 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President | | 2003 | | Senior Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investment Holdings, Inc. | | 196 |
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| ■ | TINA M. LAZAR 1961 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President | | 2002 | | Senior Vice President of Nuveen Investment Holdings, Inc. and Nuveen Securities, LLC. | | 196 |
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| ■ | KEVIN J. MCCARTHY 1966 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Secretary | | 2007 | | Managing Director and Assistant Secretary (since 2008), Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), Assistant Secretary since 2007) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Vice President (since 2007) and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc., NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC, and of Winslow Capital Management, LLC. (since 2010); Vice President and Secretary (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC. | | 196 |
| | Name, Year of Birth & Address | | Position(s) Held with the Funds | | Year First Elected or Appointed(3) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Officer |
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| ■ | KATHLEEN L. PRUDHOMME 1953 901 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402 | | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | | 2011 | | Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director and Assistant Secretary (since 2011) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; formerly, Deputy General Counsel, FAF Advisors, Inc. (2004-2010). | | 196 |
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| ■ | JOEL T. SLAGER 1978 333 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | | Vice President and Assistant Secretary | | 2013 | | Fund Tax Director for Nuveen Funds (since 2013); previously, Vice President of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc., Assistant Treasurer of the Morgan Stanley Funds (from 2010 to 2013). | | 196 |
| (1) | The Board of Trustees is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II, and Class III, with each being elected to serve until the third succeeding annual shareholders’ meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed, except two board members are elected by the holders of Preferred Shares to serve until the next annual shareholders’ meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the board member was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex. |
| (2) | “Interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of his position with Nuveen Investments, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, which are affiliates of the Nuveen Funds. |
| (3) | Officers serve one year terms through August of each year. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the Officer was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex. |
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EAN-B-0215D 7183-INV-Y-04/16
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. There were no amendments to or waivers from the Code during the period covered by this report. The registrant has posted the code of ethics on its website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Shareholder/FundGovernance.aspx. (To view the code, click on Code of Conduct.)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
SERVICES THAT THE FUND’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE ADVISER AND AFFILIATED FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS
The tables also show the percentage of fees subject to the pre-approval exception. The pre-approval exception for services provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider (other than audit, review or attest services) waives the pre-approval requirement if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP by the Fund, the Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the Fund’s audit is completed.
The following table shows the amount of fees that KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP billed during the Fund’s last two full fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services that KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP provides to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Services Provider, if the engagement related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting (except for those subject to the pre-approval exception described above). The Audit Committee requested and received information from KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP about any non-audit services that KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP’s independence.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
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.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to this Item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.
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.
Kevin J. McCarthy
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.
Gifford R. Zimmerman
Stephen D. Foy
