UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21708
Name of Fund: Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Fund Address: P.O. Box 9011
Princeton, NJ 08543-9011
Name and address of agent for service: Mitchell M. Cox, Chief Executive Officer,
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc., 4 World Financial Center,
5th Floor, New York, New York 10080. Mailing address: P.O. Box 9011,
Princeton, NJ 08543-9011
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 449-8118
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31/05
Date of reporting period: 01/01/05 - 12/31/05
Item 1 - Report to Stockholders
Dow 30(SM) Premium &
Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Annual Report
December 31, 2005
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Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Portfolio Information as of December 31, 2005
Percent of
Ten Largest Equity Holdings Net Assets
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International Business Machines Corp. ..................... 6.2%
3M Co. .................................................... 5.8
Altria Group, Inc. ........................................ 5.6
Boeing Co. ................................................ 5.3
American International Group, Inc. ........................ 5.1
Johnson & Johnson ......................................... 4.5
Procter & Gamble Co. ...................................... 4.4
Caterpillar, Inc. ......................................... 4.3
Exxon Mobil Corp. ......................................... 4.2
United Technologies Corp. ................................. 4.2
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Percent of
Five Largest Industries Net Assets
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Aerospace & Defense ....................................... 12.3%
Pharmaceuticals ........................................... 8.7
Industrial Conglomerates .................................. 8.5
Computers & Peripherals ................................... 8.3
Diversified Financial Services ............................ 6.6
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Percent of
Sector Representation Total Investments
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Industrials ............................................... 25.1%
Consumer Staples .......................................... 16.5
Financials ................................................ 15.6
Information Technology .................................... 12.2
Consumer Discretionary .................................... 8.8
Health Care ............................................... 8.6
Materials ................................................. 5.4
Energy .................................................... 4.2
Telecommunication Services ................................ 4.1
Other* .................................................... (0.5)
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* Includes portfolio holdings in options.
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry and sector
classifications refer to any one or more of the industry and sector
sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes
or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This
definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine
industry and sector sub-classifications for reporting ease.
"Dow Jones Industrial Average(SM)", "DJIA(SM)", "Dow 30(SM)", "Dow
Industrials(SM)" and "The Dow(SM)" are service marks of Dow Jones & Company,
Inc. and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by IQ Investment
Advisors LLC. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow
Jones, and Dow Jones makes no representation regarding the advisability of
investing in the Fund.
2 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
A Letter From the President
Dear Shareholder
The investment objective of the Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
(the "Fund") is to provide stockholders with a high level of current income,
with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund pursues its
investment objective principally through a two-part strategy. First, the Fund
will invest, under normal circumstances, substantially all of its assets
(including the proceeds of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the thirty
stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average(SM) ("DJIA") (the
"Stocks") in approximately the amounts such Stocks are weighted in the DJIA
and/or in other securities or financial instruments that are intended to
correlate with the DJIA (the "Other Instruments"). Second, the Fund will write
(sell) covered call options on some or all of the Stocks or Other Instruments.
The DJIA is a price-weighted average of 30 actively-traded blue chip stocks.
These stocks, primarily industrials, are representative of the broad market. It
is not possible to make a direct investment in the DJIA.
The total return of the DJIA was +6.86% (including dividend reinvestment) from
the inception of the Fund (April 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005. Over the
same period, and after fees and expenses, the total return of the Fund was
+5.86% (as measured by change in net asset value plus dividend reinvestment).
The Fund's performance over this period is consistent with our expectations.
IQ Investment Advisors LLC invites you to visit our new Web site at
www.IQIAFunds.com. Here you will find more information about IQ Investment
Advisors LLC and our products and services, including current market data and
fund statistics.
IQ Investment Advisors LLC continues to take a non-traditional approach to asset
management by seeking to identify specific economic or strategic investment
themes that aim to fulfill particular investor needs. We encourage you to
revisit your portfolio to ensure that your asset allocation strategy is
consistent with your specific investment needs. We thank you for trusting IQ
Investment Advisors LLC with your investment assets, and we look forward to
serving you in the months and years ahead.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mitchell M. Cox
Mitchell M. Cox
President, IQ Investment Advisors LLC
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 3
A Discussion With Your Fund's Portfolio Manager
We are pleased to provide you with this shareholder report for Dow 30(SM)
Premium and Dividend Income Fund Inc. While the Fund is advised by IQ Investment
Advisors LLC, the subadviser to the Fund is Nuveen Asset Management. The
following discussion is provided to you by Nuveen Investments.
How has the Fund performed since its inception?
Since inception (April 29, 2005) through December 31, 2005, the Common Stock of
Dow 30(SM) Premium and Dividend Income Fund Inc. had a total investment return
of +5.86%, based on a change in net asset value per share from $19.10 to $19.13,
and assuming reinvestment of all distributions. For comparative purposes, the
unmanaged DJIA returned +6.86% (including dividend reinvestment) and the Chicago
Board Options Exchange ("CBOE(R)") DJIA BuyWrite Index returned +4.79% during
the same period. The portfolio continues to meet its goal of providing a higher
dividend return relative to the broader market, paying out an indicative
dividend yield of 9.0% on the initial share price of $20 versus the DJIA
dividend yield of 2.29%.
For a description of the Fund's total investment return based on a change in per
share market value of the Fund's Common Stock (as measured by the trading price
of the Fund's shares on the New York Stock Exchange), and assuming reinvestment
of dividends, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report.
As a closed-end fund, the Fund's shares may trade in the secondary market at a
premium or a discount to the Fund's net asset value. As a result, total
investment returns based on changes in the market value of the Fund's Common
Stock can vary significantly from total investment returns based on changes in
the Fund's net asset value.
Describe the market environment during the reporting period.
The US economy closed 2005 on strong footing, registering solid growth boosted
by an unflagging housing sector and undaunted consumers. Neither the fallout
from Hurricane Katrina nor a temporary spike in energy costs could take the wind
out of the economy. Federal Reserve Board policy makers acknowledged the
impressive pace of economic growth with increases in interest rates for the 13th
consecutive time at their meeting in December. The economy expanded by 4.1% in
the third quarter of 2005, falling slightly below expectations but still
remarkable as it was the tenth consecutive quarter with gross domestic product
above 3%. The outlook for the economy in 2006 will depend on the core rate of
inflation, which was kept in check in 2005 by growth in both productivity and
global competition, and a potential cooling in the housing sector.
Labor market growth was uneven through the fourth quarter. As a result of
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the labor market grew only negligibly in October,
with just 25,000 new jobs created. The addition of 305,000 new jobs in November,
revised up from 215,000, showed promise of a rebound. However, in December, just
104,000 new jobs were added, compared to estimates of 200,000. These results
suggest that businesses are still showing some reluctance in hiring new workers,
yet it remains to be seen whether the December number was just a pause as people
displaced by the storms return to the job market in 2006. Nevertheless the
number of new jobs created in 2005 was strong enough to push employment gains
above two million for the second consecutive year.
A growing economy coupled with continued productivity gains resulted in
impressive earnings growth for the broader markets. As of the third quarter,
earnings were up 19% year over year. Good earnings growth and a sideways market
have increased the overall attractiveness of current valuations. Over the past
12 months, trailing 12-month price-to-equity ratios on the market
capitalization-weighted average of the stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500(R)
Index have declined from 20.37 to 18.27. One year forward-looking
price-to-equity ratios are as low as 16.77, which is lower than any time during
the past 10 years.
How have you managed the portfolio since its inception?
The Fund invests in the 30 stocks within the DJIA and then writes options on
each individual stock to generate a cash flow to support the Fund's dividend.
During the summer months, when volatility traditionally falls, the Fund sold
at-the-money one-month options on 50% of its individual stock holdings on a pro
rata basis across all 30 stocks. At-the-money one-month options maximize the
option premium cash flow received by the Fund.
4 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
The fall and winter months traditionally bring a higher level of realized
volatility and a more positive seasonal return pattern. In August and September,
we positioned the Fund for this anticipated change of environment by
repositioning its option portfolio into one-month options with strikes slightly
out-of-the-money relative to the underlying stock price at the time of
execution. Slightly out-of-the-money options allow the Fund to participate in an
equity rally to the degree to which the options, in the aggregate, are
out-of-the-money, thereby improving the total return profile of the Fund
relative to the DJIA. We anticipate continuing this strategy through at least
the first quarter of 2006, contingent upon the slightly out-of-the-money options
generating sufficient cash flow to support the funds on-going monthly dividend
of $.15 per share.
How would you characterize the portfolio's position at the close of the period?
The Fund is well positioned for the new year as of December 31, 2005. The
portfolio of DJIA stocks is fully invested in proportion to DJIA weightings. The
option portfolio, as of year end, is overwriting approximately 50% of each
underlying stock on a pro rata basis. The options, which were written at 1%
out-of-the-money, were on average 2.75% out-of-the-money as of December 31, 2005
due to the slight market decline in December. Overall, we like the portfolio's
position as the economic backdrop continues to be supportive of the equity
markets and, in our opinion, valuations are at levels which are supportive of
current prices and, in some instances, attractive. Given this backdrop, the
extra upside currently embedded in the portfolio positions the Fund to be able
to capitalize upon appreciating equity markets while maintaining the current
dividend level.
Rob A. Guttschow
Portfolio Manager
January 18, 2006
CBOE is a registered trademark of the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Standard & Poor's 500 is a registered trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 5
Schedule of Investments
Shares
Industry Common Stocks Held Value
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Aerospace & Defense--12.3%
Boeing Co. 163,398 $ 11,477,075
Honeywell International, Inc. 163,398 6,086,575
United Technologies Corp. 163,398 9,135,582
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26,699,232
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Automobiles--1.5%
General Motors Corp. 163,398 3,173,189
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Beverages--3.0%
The Coca-Cola Co. 163,398 6,586,573
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Chemicals--3.2%
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. 163,398 6,944,415
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Computers & Peripherals--8.3%
Hewlett-Packard Co. 163,398 4,678,085
International Business Machines Corp. 163,398 13,431,316
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18,109,401
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Consumer Finance--3.9%
American Express Co. 163,398 8,408,461
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Diversified Financial Services--6.6%
Citigroup, Inc. 163,398 7,929,705
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 163,398 6,485,267
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14,414,972
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Diversified Telecommunication Services--4.1%
AT&T, Inc. 163,398 4,001,617
Verizon Communications, Inc. 163,398 4,921,548
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8,923,165
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Food & Staples Retailing--3.5%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 163,398 7,647,026
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure--2.5%
McDonald's Corp. 163,398 5,509,781
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Household Products--4.4%
Procter & Gamble Co. 163,398 9,457,476
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Industrial Conglomerates--8.5%
3M Co. 163,398 12,663,345
General Electric Co. 163,398 5,727,100
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18,390,445
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Insurance--5.1%
American International Group, Inc. 163,398 11,148,646
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Machinery--4.3%
Caterpillar, Inc. 163,398 9,439,502
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Media--1.8%
Walt Disney Co. 163,398 3,916,650
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Metals & Mining--2.2%
Alcoa, Inc. 163,398 4,831,679
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels--4.2%
Exxon Mobil Corp. 163,398 9,178,066
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Pharmaceuticals--8.7%
Johnson & Johnson 163,398 9,820,220
Merck & Co., Inc. 163,398 5,197,690
Pfizer, Inc. 163,398 3,810,441
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18,828,351
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment--1.9%
Intel Corp. 163,398 4,078,414
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Software--2.0%
Microsoft Corp. 163,398 4,272,858
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Specialty Retail--3.0%
Home Depot, Inc. 163,398 6,614,351
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Tobacco--5.6%
Altria Group, Inc. 163,398 12,209,099
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Total Investments
(Cost--$210,631,911)--100.6% 218,781,752
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Number of
Options Written Contracts
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Call Options Written
3M Co., expiring January 2006 at
USD 79.133, Broker UBS Warburg 800 (20,800)
AT&T, Inc., expiring January 2006 at
USD 24.61, Broker UBS Warburg 800 (9,760)
Alcoa, Inc., expiring January 2006 at
USD 28.562, Broker
Banc of America 800 (97,442)
Altria Group, Inc., expiring January 2006
at USD 72.326, Broker JPMorgan
Chase Bank 800 (205,600)
American Express Co., expiring January
2006 at USD 52.51, Broker
UBS Warburg 800 (22,560)
American International Group, Inc.,
expiring January 2006 at
USD 68.488, Broker
Banc of America 800 (61,631)
Boeing Co., expiring January 2006 at
USD 70.366, Broker Deutsche
Bank AG 800 (81,560)
Caterpillar, Inc., expiring January 2006
at USD 59.59, Broker BNP Paribas 800 (24,800)
Citigroup, Inc., expiring January 2006
at USD 49.86, Broker BNP Paribas 800 (16,800)
The Coca-Cola Co., expiring January
2006 at USD 43.48, Broker
Deutsche Bank AG 800 (8)
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., expiring
January 2006 at USD 43.75, Broker
UBS Warburg 800 (13,840)
Exxon Mobil Corp., expiring January
2006 at USD 59.96, Broker
BNP Paribas 800 (80)
General Electric Co., expiring January
2006 at USD 36.11, Broker
UBS Warburg 800 (6,160)
General Motors Corp., expiring January
2006 at USD 22.836, Broker
JPMorgan Chase Bank 800 (4,000)
6 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
Schedule of Investments (concluded)
Number of
Options Written Contracts Value
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Call Options Written (continued)
Hewlett-Packard Co., expiring January
2006 at USD 30.26, Broker
Deutsche Bank AG 800 $ (4,840)
Home Depot, Inc., expiring January
2006 at USD 42.42, Broker
Banc of America 800 (3,198)
Honeywell International, Inc., expiring
January 2006 at USD 37.147,
Broker JPMorgan Chase Bank 800 (49,600)
Intel Corp., expiring January 2006 at
USD 27.047, Broker UBS Warburg 800 (720)
International Business Machines Corp.,
expiring January 2006 at
USD 89.99, Broker BNP Paribas 800 (1,600)
JPMorgan Chase & Co., expiring
January 2006 at USD 40.19,
Broker BNP Paribas 800 (19,200)
Johnson & Johnson, expiring January
2006 at USD 62.62, Broker
JPMorgan Chase Bank 800 (800)
McDonald's Corp., expiring January
2006 at USD 34.27, Broker
Deutsche Bank AG 800 (22,968)
Merck & Co., Inc., expiring January
2006 at USD 30.31, Broker
UBS Warburg 800 (133,600)
Microsoft Corp., expiring January 2006
at USD 27.17, Broker UBS Warburg 800 (5,520)
Pfizer, Inc., expiring January 2006 at
USD 21.96. Broker BNP Paribas 800 (109,600)
Procter & Gamble Co., expiring January
2006 at USD 58.216, Broker
Banc of America 800 (26,487)
United Technologies Corp., expiring
January 2006 at USD 54.34,
Broker Deutsche Bank AG 800 (130,104)
Verizon Communications, Inc., expiring
January 2006 at USD 30.79, Broker
BNP Paribas 800 (8,800)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., expiring January
2006 at USD 49.76, Broker
Banc of America 800 (2,366)
Walt Disney Co., expiring January 2006
at USD 25.21, Broker BNP Paribas 800 (4,000)
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Total Options Written
(Premiums Received--$2,418,367)--(0.5%) (1,088,444)
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Total Investments, Net of Options Written
(Cost--$208,213,544*)--100.1% 217,693,308
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets--(0.1%) (148,271)
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Net Assets--100.0% $217,545,037
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* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, net of
options written, as of December 31, 2005, as computed for federal income
tax purposes, were as follows:
Aggregate cost .......................................... $208,217,277
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Gross unrealized appreciation ........................... $ 16,487,872
Gross unrealized depreciation ........................... (7,011,841)
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Net unrealized appreciation ............................. $ 9,476,031
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For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to
any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more
widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as
defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of
this report, which may combine such industry sub-classifications for
reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets. These
industry classifications are unaudited.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 7
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Capital
As of December 31, 2005
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Assets
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (identified cost--$210,631,911) $218,781,752
Cash ........................................................................... 287,601
Dividends receivable ........................................................... 317,578
Prepaid expenses ............................................................... 5,000
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Total assets ................................................................... 219,391,931
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Liabilities
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Options written, at value (premiums received--$2,418,367) ...................... 1,088,444
Payables:
Dividends to shareholders ................................................... $ 436,012
Investment adviser .......................................................... 151,868 587,880
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities ......................................... 170,570
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Total liabilities .............................................................. 1,846,894
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Net Assets
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Net assets ..................................................................... $217,545,037
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Capital
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Common Stock, par value $.001, 100,000,000 shares authorized ................... $ 11,369
Paid-in capital in excess of par ............................................... 210,097,130
Accumulated realized capital loss--net ......................................... (2,043,226)
Unrealized appreciation--net ................................................... 9,479,764
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Total accumulated earnings--net ................................................ 7,436,538
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Total capital--Equivalent to $19.13 per share based on 11,369,470 shares of
Common Stock outstanding (market price--$18.15) ............................... $217,545,037
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Period April 29, 2005+ to December 31, 2005
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Investment Income
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Dividends .............................................................. $ 3,559,882
Interest ............................................................... 110,502
Other .................................................................. 92,180
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Total income ........................................................... 3,762,564
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Expenses
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Investment advisory fees ............................................... $ 1,323,958
Professional fees ...................................................... 126,040
Directors' fees and expenses ........................................... 60,398
Printing and shareholder reports ....................................... 35,369
Accounting services .................................................... 33,396
Transfer agent fees .................................................... 18,304
Custodian fees ......................................................... 13,447
Pricing services ....................................................... 452
Other .................................................................. 34,490
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Total expenses ......................................................... 1,645,854
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Investment income--net ................................................. 2,116,710
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Realized & Unrealized Gain (Loss)--Net
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Realized gain (loss) on:
Investments--net .................................................... 1,941,136
Options written--net ................................................ (761,708) 1,179,428
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Unrealized appreciation on:
Investments--net .................................................... 8,149,841
Options written--net ................................................ 1,329,923 9,479,764
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Total realized and unrealized gain--net ................................ 10,659,192
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations ................... $ 12,775,902
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+ Commencement of operations.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 9
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the Period
April 29,
2005+ to
December 31,
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: 2005
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Operations
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Investment income--net .............................................. $ 2,116,710
Realized gain--net .................................................. 1,179,428
Unrealized appreciation--net ........................................ 9,479,764
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations ................ 12,775,902
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Dividends & Distributions to Shareholders
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Investment income ................................................... (2,024,530)
Realized gain ....................................................... (3,222,654)
Tax return of capital ............................................... (6,732,089)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions (11,979,273)
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Common Stock Transactions
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Net proceeds from issuance of shares ................................ 214,875,000
Value of shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends . 2,195,790
Offering costs resulting from the issuance of Common Stock .......... (422,390)
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Net increase in net assets resulting from Common Stock transactions . 216,648,400
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Net Assets
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Total increase in net assets ........................................ 217,445,029
Beginning of period ................................................. 100,008
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End of period ....................................................... $ 217,545,037
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+ Commencement of operations.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
10 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
Financial Highlights
For the Period
April 29,
2005+ to
The following per share data and ratios have been derived December 31,
from information provided in the financial statements. 2005
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Per Share Operating Performance
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Net asset value, beginning of period ................................ $ 19.10
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Investment income--net** ............................................ .19
Realized and unrealized gain--net ................................... .94
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Total from investment operations .................................... 1.13
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Less dividends and distributions from:
Investment income--net ........................................... (.18)
Realized gains ................................................... (.28)
Tax return of capital ............................................ (.60)
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Total dividends and distributions ................................... (1.06)
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Offering costs resulting from the issuance of Common Stock .......... (.04)
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Net asset value, end of period ...................................... $ 19.13
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Market price per share, end of period ............................... $ 18.15
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Total Investment Return++
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Based on net asset value per share .................................. 5.86%***@
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Based on market price per share ..................................... (4.08%)@
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Ratios to Average Net Assets
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Expenses ............................................................ 1.12%*
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Investment income--net .............................................. 1.44%*
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Supplemental Data
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ............................ $ 217,545
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Portfolio turnover .................................................. 17.95%
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* Annualized.
** Based on average shares outstanding.
*** In 2005, IQ Investment Advisors LLC (an affiliate) reimbursed the Fund as
a result of a trading/administrative error, which had no impact on total
investment return.
+ Commencement of operations.
++ Total investment returns based on market price, which can be significantly
greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially
different returns. Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales
charges.
@ Aggregate total investment return.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 11
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Significant Accounting Policies:
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. (the "Fund") is registered under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, closed-end
management investment company. Prior to commencement of operations on April 29,
2005, the Fund had no operations other than those relating to organizational
matters and the sale of 5,236 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2005 to
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. ("MLIM") for $100,008. The Fund's
financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles, which may require the use of management accruals and
estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The Fund determines
and makes available for publication the net asset value of its Common Stock on a
daily basis. The Fund's Common Stock shares are listed on the New York Stock
Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol DPD. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies followed by the Fund.
(a) Valuation of investments -- Equity securities that are held by the Fund that
are traded on stock exchanges or the Nasdaq National Market are valued at the
last sale price or official close price on the exchange, as of the close of
business on the day the securities are being valued or, lacking any sales, at
the last available bid price for long positions, and at the last available asked
price for short positions. In cases where equity securities are traded on more
than one exchange, the securities are valued on the exchange designated as the
primary market by or under the authority of the Board of Directors of the Fund.
Long positions traded in the over-the-counter ("OTC") market, Nasdaq Small Cap
or Bulletin Board are valued at the last available bid price or yield equivalent
obtained from one or more dealers or pricing services approved by the Board of
Directors of the Fund. Short positions traded in the OTC market are valued at
the last available asked price. Portfolio securities that are traded both in the
OTC market and on a stock exchange are valued according to the broadest and most
representative market.
Options written are valued at the last sale price in the case of exchange-traded
options or, in the case of options traded in the OTC market, the last asked
price. Options purchased are valued at their last sale price in the case of
exchange-traded options or, in the case of options traded in the OTC market, the
last bid price. Swap agreements are valued based upon quoted fair valuations
received daily by the Fund from a pricing service or counterparty. Financial
futures contracts and options thereon, which are traded on exchanges, are valued
at their last sale price as of the close of such exchanges. Obligations with
remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost unless the
Investment Adviser believes that this method no longer produces fair valuations.
Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund employs
pricing services to provide certain securities prices for the Fund. Securities
and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at
fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of
Directors of the Fund, including valuations furnished by the pricing services
retained by the Fund, which may use a matrix system for valuations. The
procedures of a pricing service and its valuations are reviewed by the officers
of the Fund under the general supervision of the Fund's Board of Directors. Such
valuations and procedures will be reviewed periodically by the Board of
Directors of the Fund.
Generally, trading in foreign securities, as well as U.S. government securities,
money market instruments and certain fixed income securities, is substantially
completed each day at various times prior to the close of business on the NYSE.
The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the
Fund's shares are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates
also are generally determined prior to the close of business on the NYSE.
Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such exchange
rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of
business on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of the Fund's
net asset value. If events (for example, a company announcement, market
volatility or a natural disaster) occur during such periods that are expected to
materially affect the value of such securities, those securities may be valued
at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund's Board of Directors
or by the Investment Adviser using a pricing service and/or procedures approved
by the Fund's Board of Directors.
(b) Derivative financial instruments -- The Fund may engage in various portfolio
investment strategies both to increase the return of the Fund and to hedge, or
protect, its exposure to interest rate movements and movements in the securities
markets. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the contract or if the
counterparty does not perform under the contract.
o Options -- The Fund writes covered call options. When the Fund writes an
option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is reflected
as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is
subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the
option written. When a security is purchased or sold through an exercise
of an option, the related
12 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the
security acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the
security sold. When an option expires (or the Fund enters into a closing
transaction), the Fund realizes a gain or loss on the option to the extent
of the premiums received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost
of the closing transaction exceeds the premium paid or received).
Written options are non-income producing investments.
o Financial futures contracts -- The Fund may purchase or sell financial
futures contracts and options on such futures contracts. Futures contracts
are contracts for delayed delivery of securities at a specific future date
and at a specific price or yield. Upon entering into a contract, the Fund
deposits and maintains as collateral such initial margin as required by
the exchange on which the transaction is effected. Pursuant to the
contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount
of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such
receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the
Fund as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed, the Fund
records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value
of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was
closed.
(c) Income taxes -- It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of
the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
(d) Security transactions and investment income -- Security transactions are
recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates).
Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the
identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates.
Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis.
(e) Dividends and distributions -- Dividends are declared and paid monthly. A
portion of the dividends paid by the Fund during the period April 29, 2005 to
December 31, 2005 are characterized as a tax return of capital.
(f) Offering expenses -- Direct expenses relating to the public offering of the
Fund's Common Stock were charged to capital at the time of issuance of the
shares.
(g) Securities lending -- The Fund may lend securities to financial institutions
that provide cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government as
collateral, which will be maintained at all times in an amount equal to at least
100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. The market value of
the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any
additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business
day. Where the Fund receives securities as collateral for the loaned securities,
it collects a fee from the borrower. The Fund typically receives the income on
the loaned securities but does not receive the income on the collateral. Where
the Fund receives cash collateral, it may invest such collateral and retain the
amount earned on such investment, net of any amount rebated to the borrower.
Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice,
is required to return borrowed securities within five business days. The Fund
may pay reasonable finder's, lending agent, administrative and custodial fees in
connection with its loans. In the event that the borrower defaults on its
obligation to return borrowed securities because of insolvency or for any other
reason, the Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the
collateral. The Fund also could suffer a loss where the value of the collateral
falls below the market value of the borrowed securities, in the event of
borrower default or in the event of losses on investments made with cash
collateral.
(h) Reclassifications -- U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require
that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent
differences between financial and tax reporting. Accordingly, during the current
year, $92,180 has been reclassified between distributions in excess of net
investment income and paid-in capital in excess of par as a result of a
permanent difference attributable to a capital infusion. This reclassification
has no effect on net assets or net asset values per share.
2. Investment Advisory and Management Agreement and Transactions with
Affiliates:
The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with
IQ Investment Advisors LLC ("IQ"), an indirect subsidiary of Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc. ("ML & Co.").
IQ is responsible for the investment advisory, management and administrative
services to the Fund. In addition, IQ provides the necessary personnel,
facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of
the Fund. For such services, the Fund will pay a monthly fee at an
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 13
Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)
annual rate equal to .90% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets
plus borrowings for investment purposes, but exclude any net assets attributable
to leveraging transactions. IQ has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with
Nuveen Asset Management, Inc. ("Nuveen") pursuant to which Nuveen provides
certain investment advisory services to IQ with respect to the Fund. For such
services, IQ will pay Nuveen a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to .39% of
the average daily value of the Fund's net assets plus borrowings for investment
purposes, but exclude any net assets attributable to leveraging transactions.
There was no increase in the aggregate fees paid by the Fund for these services.
The Fund has received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange
Commission permitting it to lend portfolio securities to ML & Co. and its
affiliates including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
("MLPF&S"), an affiliate of IQ. Pursuant to that order, the Fund may retain
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, LLC ("MLIM, LLC"), an affiliate of IQ, as the
securities lending agent for a fee based on a share of the returns on investment
of cash collateral. MLIM, LLC may, on behalf of the Fund, invest cash collateral
received by the Fund for such loans, among other things, in a private investment
company managed by MLIM, LLC or in registered money market funds advised by IQ
or its affiliates.
IQ reimbursed the Fund $92,180 as a result of a trading/ administrative error.
For the period April 29, 2005 to December 31, 2005, MLPF&S received gross fees
from underwriting of $4,969,600 in connection with the issuance of the Fund's
Common Stock. In addition, the Fund reimbursed MLPF&S $41,436 as a partial
reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Fund's
Common Stock.
Certain officers and/or directors of the Fund are officers and/or directors of
MLIM, IQ, ML & Co., and/or MLIM, LLC.
3. Investments:
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for the
period April 29, 2005 to December 31, 2005 were $248,201,095 and $39,390,447
respectively.
Transactions in options written for the period April 29, 2005 to December 31,
2005 were as follows:
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Number of Premiums
Contracts Received
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Outstanding call options written,
at beginning of period ................. -- $ --
Options written .......................... 176,600 17,577,418
Options expired .......................... (55,800) (5,180,953)
Options closed ........................... (96,800) (9,978,098)
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Outstanding call options written,
at end of period ....................... 24,000 $ 2,418,367
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4. Common Stock Transactions:
The Fund is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value
$.001, all of which are initially classified as Common Stock. The Board of
Directors is authorized, however, to classify and reclassify any unissued shares
of Common Stock without approval of the holders of Common Stock.
Shares issued and outstanding during the period April 29, 2005 to December 31,
2005 increased by 11,250,000 from shares sold and 114,234 as a result of
dividend reinvestments.
5. Distributions to Shareholders:
The Fund paid an ordinary income dividend in the amount of $.15 per share on
January 31, 2006 to shareholders of record on January 23, 2006.
The tax character of distributions paid during the period April 29, 2005 to
December 31, 2005 was as follows:
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4/29/2005+ - 12/31/2005
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions paid from:
Ordinary income ...................................... $ 5,247,184
Tax return of capital ................................ 6,732,089
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Total distributions .................................... $11,979,273
===========
+ Commencement of operations.
As of December 31, 2005, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis
were as follows:
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Undistributed ordinary income -- net ........................ $ --
Undistributed long-term capital gains -- net ................ --
----------
Total undistributed earnings -- net ......................... --
Capital loss carryforward ................................... --
Unrealized gains -- net ..................................... 7,436,538*
----------
Total accumulated earnings -- net ......................... $7,436,538
==========
* The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized gains is
attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the
deferral of post-October capital losses for tax purposes.
14 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend
Income Fund Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets, liabilities and capital,
including the schedule of investments, of Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income
Fund Inc. as of December 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations and
of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the period April 29,
2005 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2005. These financial
statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its
internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of
internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation
of securities owned as of December 31, 2005, by correspondence with the
custodian. We believe that our audit provides 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 Dow
30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. as of December 31, 2005, the results
of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and its financial highlights
for the period April 29, 2005 through December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Princeton, NJ
February 17, 2006
Fund Certification (unaudited)
In March 2005, the Fund filed its Chief Executive Officer Certification for the
prior year with the New York Stock Exchange pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of
the New York Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Listing Standards.
The Fund's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certifications
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 were filed with the
Fund's Form N-CSR and are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's
Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
Important Tax Information (unaudited)
The following information is provided with respect to the taxable ordinary
income portion of the monthly distributions paid by Dow 30(SM) Premium &
Dividend Income Fund Inc. during the period ended December 31, 2005:
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Qualified Dividend Income for Individuals .......................................... 58.01%*
Dividends Qualifying for the Dividends Received Deduction for Corporations ......... 58.24%*
Interest-Related Dividends for Non-U.S. Residents .................................. 1.60%**
Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends for Non-U.S. Residents ........................... 61.42%**
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* The Fund hereby designates the percentage indicated above or the maximum
amount allowable by law.
** Represents the portion of the taxable ordinary income dividends eligible
for exemption from U.S. withholding tax for non-resident aliens and
foreign corporations.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 15
Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan
How the Plan Works -- The Fund offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "Plan")
under which income and capital gains dividends paid by the Fund are
automatically reinvested in additional shares of Common Stock of the Fund. The
Plan is administered on behalf of the shareholders by The Bank of New York (the
"Plan Agent"). Under the Plan, whenever the Fund declares a dividend,
participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in shares of Common Stock
of the Fund. The Plan Agent will acquire the shares for the participant's
account either (i) through receipt of additional unissued but authorized shares
of the Fund ("newly issued shares") or (ii) by purchase of outstanding shares of
Common Stock on the open market on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere. If,
on the dividend payment date, the Fund's net asset value per share is equal to
or less than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage commissions (a
condition often referred to as a "market premium"), the Plan Agent will invest
the dividend amount in newly issued shares. If the Fund's net asset value per
share is greater than the market price per share (a condition often referred to
as a "market discount"), the Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount by
purchasing on the open market additional shares. If the Plan Agent is unable to
invest the full dividend amount in open market purchases, or if the market
discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the Plan Agent
will invest any uninvested portion in newly issued shares. The shares acquired
are credited to each shareholder's account. The amount credited is determined by
dividing the dollar amount of the dividend by either (i) when the shares are
newly issued, the net asset value per share on the date the shares are issued or
(ii) when shares are purchased in the open market, the average purchase price
per share.
Participation in the Plan -- Participation in the Plan is automatic, that is, a
shareholder is automatically enrolled in the Plan when he or she purchases
shares of Common Stock of the Fund unless the shareholder specifically elects
not to participate in the Plan. Shareholders who elect not to participate will
receive all dividend distributions in cash. Shareholders who do not wish to
participate in the Plan, must advise the Plan Agent in writing (at the address
set forth below) that they elect not to participate in the Plan. Participation
in the Plan is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time
without penalty by writing to the Plan Agent.
Benefits of the Plan -- The Plan provides an easy, convenient way for
shareholders to make additional, regular investments in the Fund. The Plan
promotes a long-term strategy of investing at a lower cost. All shares acquired
pursuant to the Plan receive voting rights. In addition, if the market price
plus commissions of the Fund's shares is above the net asset value, participants
in the Plan will receive shares of the Fund for less than they could otherwise
purchase them and with a cash value greater than the value of any cash
distribution they would have received. However, there may not be enough shares
available in the market to make distributions in shares at prices below the net
asset value. Also, since the Fund does not redeem shares, the price on resale
may be more or less than the net asset value.
Plan Fees -- There are no enrollment fees or brokerage fees for participating in
the Plan. The Plan Agent's service fees for handling the reinvestment of
distributions are paid for by the Fund. However, brokerage commissions may be
incurred when the Fund purchases shares on the open market and shareholders will
pay a pro rata share of any such commissions.
Tax Implications -- The automatic reinvestment of dividends and distributions
will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may
be payable (or required to be withheld) on such dividends. Therefore, income and
capital gains may still be realized even though shareholders do not receive
cash. Participation in the Plan generally will not effect the tax-exempt status
of exempt interest dividends paid by the Fund. If, when the Fund's shares are
trading at a market premium, the Fund issues shares pursuant to the Plan that
have a greater fair market value than the amount of cash reinvested, it is
possible that all or a portion of the discount from the market value (which may
not exceed 5% of the fair market value of the Fund's shares) could be viewed as
a taxable distribution. If the discount is viewed as a taxable distribution, it
is also possible that the taxable character of this discount would be allocable
to all the shareholders, including shareholders who do not participate in the
Plan. Thus, shareholders who do not participate in the Plan might be required to
report as ordinary income a portion of their distributions equal to their
allocable share of the discount.
Contact Information -- All correspondence concerning the Plan, including any
questions about the Plan, should be directed to the Plan Agent at The Bank of
New York, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 11258, New York, NY 10286-1258,
Telephone: 800-432-8224.
16 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
Officers and Directors
Number of IQ
Advisors-
Affiliate
Advised Funds Other Public
Position(s) Length of and Portfolios Directorships
Held with Time Overseen Held by
Name Address & Age Fund Served** Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years By Director Director
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Non-Interested Directors*
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Alan R. P.O. Box 9095 Director & 2005 to Vice-Chairman, Kissinger Associates, Inc., a 6 Hasbro, Inc.;
Batkin Princeton, NJ Chairman of present consulting firm, since 1990. Overseas Ship-
08543-9095 the Board holding Group,
Age: 61 Inc.; Cantel
Medical Corp.;
and Diamond
Offshore
Drilling, Inc.
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Paul P.O. Box 9095 Director & 2005 to Professor, Columbia University Business School 6 None
Glasserman Princeton, NJ Chairman of present since 1991; Senior Vice Dean since July 2004.
08543-9095 the Audit
Age: 43 Committee
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Steven W. P.O. Box 9095 Director 2005 to Retired since August 2002; Managing Director, 6 None
Kohlhagen Princeton, NJ present Wachovia National Bank and its predecessors
08543-9095 (1992 - 2002).
Age: 58
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William J. P.O. Box 9095 Director & 2005 to Retired since November 2004; Chairman and 6 None
Rainer Princeton, NJ Chairman of present Chief Executive Officer, OneChicago, LLC, a
08543-9095 Nominating designated contract market (2001 to November
Age: 59 and 2004); Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures
Corporate Trading Commission (1999 - 2001).
Governance
Committee
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* Each of the Non-Interested Directors is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee.
** Each Director will serve for a term of one year and until his successor is elected and qualifies, or his earlier
death, resignation or removal as provided in the Fund's Bylaws, charter or by statute.
====================================================================================================================================
Interested Director*
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Andrew J. P.O. Box 9095 Director 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Chief Legal Officer 7 None
Donohue Princeton, NJ present since 2004; Global General Counsel, FAM and
08543-9095 MLIM, since March 2003; prior to 2003, General
Age: 55 Counsel, OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
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* Mr. Donohue is an Interested Director because of his position as an employee of the Advisor and its affiliates.
Mr. Donohue serves for a term of one year and until his successor is elected and qualifies, or his earlier death,
resignation or removal as provided by the Fund's Bylaws, charter or by statute.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 17
Officers and Directors (concluded)
Position(s) Length of
Held with Time
Name Address & Age Fund Served Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years
====================================================================================================================================
Fund Officers*
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Mitchell P.O. Box 9011 President 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, President since April 2004; MLPF&S, First Vice
M. Cox Princeton, NJ present President, Head of Global Private Client Market Investments & Origination since
08543-9011 2003; MLPF&S, First Vice President, Head of Structured Products Origination and
Age: 40 Sales (2001 - 2003); MLPF&S, Director, Head of Structured Products Origination
(1997 - 2001).
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Donald C. P.O. Box 9011 Vice 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Treasurer and Secretary since December 2004; First
Burke Princeton, NJ President, present Vice President of MLIM and FAM since 1997 and Treasurer thereof since 1999;
08543-9011 Treasurer Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Princeton Services since 1999 and
Age: 45 and Director since 2004; Vice President of FAMD since 1999; Vice President of MLIM
Secretary and FAM (1990 - 1997); Director of Taxation of MLIM (1999 - 2001).
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Andrew J. P.O. Box 9011 Chief Legal 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Chief Legal Officer since December 2004; Global
Donohue Princeton, NJ Officer present General Counsel, FAM and MLIM, since March 2003; prior to 2003, General Counsel,
08543-9011 OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
Age: 55
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Jeffrey P.O. Box 9011 Chief 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Chief
Hiller Princeton, NJ Compliance present Compliance Officer of the MLIM/FAM-advised funds and First Vice President and
08543-9011 Officer Chief Compliance Officer of MLIM (Americas Region) since 2004; Global Director
Age: 54 of Compliance at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (2000 - 2004); Managing
Director and Global Director of Compliance at Citigroup Asset Management (2000 -
2002); Chief Compliance Officer at Soros Fund Management in 2000; Chief
Compliance Officer at Prudential Financial (1995 - 2000); Senior Counsel in the
SEC's Division of Enforcement in Washington, D.C. (1990 - 1995).
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Justin C. P.O. Box 9011 Vice 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Vice President since 2005; MLPF&S, Director, Global
Ferri Princeton, NJ President present Private Client Market Investments & Origination since 2006; MLPF&S, Vice
08543-9011 President, Global Private Client Market Investments & Origination in 2005;
Age: 30 MLPF&S, Vice President, Head Global Private Client Rampart Equity Derivatives
(2004 - 2005); MLPF&S, Vice President, Co-Head Global Private Client Domestic
Analytic Development (2002 - 2004); mPower Advisors LLC, Vice President,
Quantitative Development (1999 - 2002).
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Jay M. P.O. Box 9011 Vice 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer since 2005;
Fife Princeton, NJ President present MLIM, Director since 2000; MLPF&S, Director (2000) and Vice President (1997 -
08543-9011 and 2000).
Age: 35 Assistant
Treasurer
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Colleen R. P.O. Box 9011 Vice 2005 to IQ Investment Advisors LLC, Vice President since 2005; MLPF&S, Director, Global
Rusch Princeton, NJ President present Private Client Market Investments & Origination since July 2005; MLIM, Director
08543-9011 and from January 2005 to July 2005; Vice President of MLIM (1998 - 2004).
Age: 38 Assistant
Secretary
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* Officers of the Fund serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
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Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 351
Boston, MA 02101
Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street -- 11 East
New York, NY 10286
NYSE Symbol
DPD
18 DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005
Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments
The Fund files 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. The Fund's Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's Web site at
http://www.sec.gov. The Fund's Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the
SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of
the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Contact Information
For more information regarding the Fund, please visit www.IQIAFunds.com or
contact us at 1-877-449-4742.
Electronic Delivery
The Fund offers electronic delivery of communications to its shareholders. In
order to receive this service, you must register your account and provide us
with e-mail information. To sign up for this service, simply access this Web
site at http://www.icsdelivery.com/live and follow the instructions. When you
visit this site, you will obtain a personal identification number (PIN). You
will need this PIN should you wish to update your e-mail address, choose to
discontinue this service and/or make any other changes to the service. This
service is not available for certain retirement accounts at this time.
DOW 30(SM) PREMIUM & DIVIDEND INCOME FUND INC. DECEMBER 31, 2005 19
[LOGO] IQ
INVESTMENT
ADVISORS www.IQIAFunds.com
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. seeks to provide stockholders
with a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital
appreciation.
This report, including the financial information herein, is transmitted to
shareholders of Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc. for their
information. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this
report should not be considered a representation of future performance.
Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how
to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge at
www.IQIAFunds.com/proxyvoting.asp or upon request by calling toll-free
1-877-449-4742 or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at
http://www.sec.gov. Information about how the Fund voted proxies relating to
securities held in the Fund's portfolio during the most recent 12-month period
ended June 30 is available (1) at www.IQIAFunds.com/proxyvoting.asp; and (2) on
the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Box 9011
Princeton, NJ
08543-9011
#IQDPD -- 12/05
Item 2 - Code of Ethics - The registrant has adopted a code of ethics, as of the
end of the period covered by this report, that applies to the
registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer
and principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar
functions. A copy of the code of ethics is available without charge
upon request by calling toll-free 1-877-449-4742.
Item 3 - Audit Committee Financial Expert - The registrant's board of directors
has determined that (i) the registrant has the following audit
committee financial experts serving on its audit committee and (ii)
each audit committee financial expert is independent: (1) Alan R.
Batkin and (2) Steven W. Kohlhagen.
Item 4 - Principal Accountant Fees and Services
(a) Audit Fees - Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2005 - $30,000
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 - N/A
(b) Audit-Related Fees - Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2005 - $7,200
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 - N/A
The nature of the services include assurance and related services
reasonably related to the performance of the audit of financial
statements not included in Audit Fees.
(c) Tax Fees - Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2005 - $6,500
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 - N/A
The nature of the services include tax compliance, tax advice and tax
planning.
(d) All Other Fees - Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2005 - $0
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 - $0
(e)(1) The registrant's audit committee (the "Committee") has adopted
policies and procedures with regard to the pre-approval of services.
Audit, audit-related and tax compliance services provided to the
registrant on an annual basis require specific pre-approval by the
Committee. The Committee also must approve other non-audit services
provided to the registrant and those non-audit services provided to the
registrant's affiliated service providers that relate directly to the
operations and the financial reporting of the registrant. Certain of
these non-audit services that the Committee believes are a) consistent
with the SEC's auditor independence rules and b) routine and recurring
services that will not impair the independence of the independent
accountants may be approved by the Committee without consideration on a
specific case-by-case basis ("general pre-approval"). However, such
services will only be deemed pre-approved provided that any individual
project does not exceed $5,000 attributable to the registrant or
$50,000 for all of the registrants the Committee oversees. Any proposed
services exceeding the pre-approved cost levels will require specific
pre-approval by the Committee, as will any other services not subject
to general pre-approval (e.g., unanticipated but permissible services).
The Committee is informed of each service approved subject to general
pre-approval at the next regularly scheduled in-person board meeting.
(e)(2) 0%
(f) Not Applicable
(g) Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2005 - $5,034,771
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 - N/A
(h) The registrant's audit committee has considered and determined that
the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the
registrant's investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled
by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides
ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant
to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible
with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.
Regulation S-X Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) - $919,000, 0%
Item 5 - Audit Committee of Listed Registrants - The following individuals are
members of the registrant's separately-designated standing audit
committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the
Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)):
Alan R. Batkin
Steven W. Kohlhagen
Paul Glasserman
William J. Rainer
Item 6 - Schedule of Investments - Not Applicable
Item 7 - Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End
Management Investment Companies -
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
Each Fund's Board of Directors has delegated to IQ Investment Advisors
LLC, and/or any sub-investment adviser approved by the Board of Directors (the
"Investment Adviser") authority to vote all proxies relating to the Fund's
portfolio securities. The Investment Adviser has adopted policies and procedures
("Proxy Voting Procedures") with respect to the voting of proxies related to the
portfolio securities held in the account of one or more of its clients,
including a Fund. Pursuant to these Proxy Voting Procedures, the Investment
Adviser's primary objective when voting proxies is to make proxy voting
decisions solely in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders, and to
act in a manner that the Investment Adviser believes is most likely to enhance
the economic value of the securities held by the Fund. The Proxy Voting
Procedures are designed to ensure that the Investment Adviser considers the
interests of its clients, including the Funds, and not the interests of the
Investment Adviser, when voting proxies and that real (or perceived) material
conflicts that may arise between the Investment Adviser's interest and those of
the Investment Adviser's clients are properly addressed and resolved.
In order to implement the Proxy Voting Procedures, the Investment
Adviser has formed a Proxy Voting Committee (the "Committee"). The Committee is
comprised of the Investment Adviser's Chief Investment Officer (the "CIO"), one
or more other senior investment professionals appointed by the CIO, portfolio
managers and investment analysts appointed by the CIO and any other personnel
the CIO deems appropriate. The Committee will also include two non-voting
representatives from the Investment Adviser's Legal department appointed by the
Investment Adviser's General Counsel. The Committee's membership shall be
limited to full-time employees of the Investment Adviser. No person with any
investment banking, trading, retail brokerage or research responsibilities for
the Investment Adviser's affiliates may serve as a member of the Committee or
participate in its decision making (except to the extent such person is asked by
the Committee to present information to the Committee, on the same basis as
other interested knowledgeable parties not affiliated with the Investment
Adviser might be asked to do so). The Committee determines how to vote the
proxies of all clients, including a Fund, that have delegated proxy voting
authority to the Investment Adviser and seeks to ensure that all votes are
consistent with the best interests of those clients and are free from
unwarranted and inappropriate influences. The Committee establishes general
proxy voting
policies for the Investment Adviser and is responsible for determining how those
policies are applied to specific proxy votes, in light of each issuer's unique
structure, management, strategic options and, in certain circumstances, probable
economic and other anticipated consequences of alternate actions. In so doing,
the Committee may determine to vote a particular proxy in a manner contrary to
its generally stated policies. In addition, the Committee will be responsible
for ensuring that all reporting and recordkeeping requirements related to proxy
voting are fulfilled.
The Committee may determine that the subject matter of a recurring
proxy issue is not suitable for general voting policies and requires a
case-by-case determination. In such cases, the Committee may elect not to adopt
a specific voting policy applicable to that issue. The Investment Adviser
believes that certain proxy voting issues require investment analysis -- such as
approval of mergers and other significant corporate transactions -- akin to
investment decisions, and are, therefore, not suitable for general guidelines.
The Committee may elect to adopt a common position for the Investment Adviser on
certain proxy votes that are akin to investment decisions, or determine to
permit the portfolio manager to make individual decisions on how best to
maximize economic value for a Fund (similar to normal buy/sell investment
decisions made by such portfolio managers). While it is expected that the
Investment Adviser will generally seek to vote proxies over which the Investment
Adviser exercises voting authority in a uniform manner for all the Investment
Adviser's clients, the Committee, in conjunction with a Fund's portfolio
manager, may determine that the Fund's specific circumstances require that its
proxies be voted differently.
To assist the Investment Adviser in voting proxies, the Committee has
retained Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"). ISS is an independent
adviser that specializes in providing a variety of fiduciary-level proxy-related
services to institutional investment managers, plan sponsors, custodians,
consultants, and other institutional investors. The services provided to the
Investment Adviser by ISS include in-depth research, voting recommendations
(although the Investment Adviser is not obligated to follow such
recommendations), vote execution, and recordkeeping. ISS will also assist the
Fund in fulfilling its reporting and recordkeeping obligations under the
Investment Company Act.
The Investment Adviser's Proxy Voting Procedures also address special
circumstances that can arise in connection with proxy voting. For instance,
under the Proxy Voting Procedures, the Investment Adviser generally will not
seek to vote proxies related to portfolio securities that are on loan, although
it may do so under certain circumstances. In addition, the Investment Adviser
will vote proxies related to securities of foreign issuers only on a best
efforts basis and may elect not to vote at all in certain countries where the
Committee determines that the costs associated with voting generally outweigh
the benefits. The Committee may at any time override these general policies if
it determines that such action is in the best interests of a Fund.
From time to time, the Investment Adviser may be required to vote
proxies in respect of an issuer where an affiliate of the Investment Adviser
(each, an "Affiliate"), or a money management or other client of the Investment
Adviser (each, a "Client") is involved. The Proxy Voting Procedures and the
Investment Adviser's adherence to those procedures are designed to address such
conflicts of interest. The Committee intends to strictly adhere to the Proxy
Voting Procedures in all proxy matters, including matters involving Affiliates
and Clients. If, however, an issue representing a non-routine matter that is
material to an Affiliate or a widely known Client is involved such that the
Committee does not reasonably believe it is able to follow its guidelines (or if
the particular proxy matter is not addressed by the guidelines) and vote
impartially, the Committee may, in its discretion for the purposes of ensuring
that an independent determination is reached, retain an independent fiduciary to
advise the Committee on how to vote or to cast votes on behalf of the Investment
Adviser's clients.
In the event that the Committee determines not to retain an independent
fiduciary, or it does not follow the advice of such an independent fiduciary,
the powers of the Committee shall pass to a subcommittee, appointed by the CIO
(with advice from the Secretary of the Committee), consisting solely of
Committee members selected by the CIO. The CIO shall appoint to the
subcommittee, where appropriate, only persons whose job responsibilities do not
include contact with the Client and whose job evaluations would not be affected
by the Investment Adviser's relationship with the Client (or failure to retain
such relationship). The subcommittee shall determine whether and how to vote all
proxies on behalf of the Investment Adviser's clients or, if the proxy matter
is, in their judgment,
akin to an investment decision, to defer to the applicable portfolio managers,
provided that, if the subcommittee determines to alter the Investment Adviser's
normal voting guidelines or, on matters where the Investment Adviser's policy is
case-by-case, does not follow the voting recommendation of any proxy voting
service or other independent fiduciary that may be retained to provide research
or advice to the Investment Adviser on that matter, no proxies relating to the
Client may be voted unless the Secretary, or in the Secretary's absence, the
Assistant Secretary of the Committee concurs that the subcommittee's
determination is consistent with the Investment Adviser's fiduciary duties.
In addition to the general principles outlined above, the Investment
Adviser has adopted voting guidelines with respect to certain recurring proxy
issues that are not expected to involve unusual circumstances. These policies
are guidelines only, and the Investment Adviser may elect to vote differently
from the recommendation set forth in a voting guideline if the Committee
determines that it is in a Fund's best interest to do so. In addition, the
guidelines may be reviewed at any time upon the request of a Committee member
and may be amended or deleted upon the vote of a majority of Committee members
present at a Committee meeting at which there is a quorum.
The Investment Adviser has adopted specific voting guidelines with
respect to the following proxy issues:
o Proposals related to the composition of the Board of Directors
of issuers other than investment companies. As a general
matter, the Committee believes that a company's Board of
Directors (rather than shareholders) is most likely to have
access to important, nonpublic information regarding a
company's business and prospects, and is therefore
best-positioned to set corporate policy and oversee
management. The Committee, therefore, believes that the
foundation of good corporate governance is the election of
qualified, independent corporate directors who are likely to
diligently represent the interests of shareholders and oversee
management of the corporation in a manner that will seek to
maximize shareholder value over time. In individual cases, the
Committee may look at a nominee's history of representing
shareholder interests as a director of other companies or
other factors, to the extent the Committee deems relevant.
o Proposals related to the selection of an issuer's independent
auditors. As a general matter, the Committee believes that
corporate auditors have a responsibility to represent the
interests of shareholders and provide an independent view on
the propriety of financial reporting decisions of corporate
management. While the Committee will generally defer to a
corporation's choice of auditor, in individual cases, the
Committee may look at an auditors' history of representing
shareholder interests as auditor of other companies, to the
extent the Committee deems relevant.
o Proposals related to management compensation and employee
benefits. As a general matter, the Committee favors disclosure
of an issuer's compensation and benefit policies and opposes
excessive compensation, but believes that compensation matters
are normally best determined by an issuer's board of
directors, rather than shareholders. Proposals to
"micro-manage" an issuer's compensation practices or to set
arbitrary restrictions on compensation or benefits will,
therefore, generally not be supported.
o Proposals related to requests, principally from management,
for approval of amendments that would alter an issuer's
capital structure. As a general matter, the Committee will
support requests that enhance the rights of common
shareholders and oppose requests that appear to be
unreasonably dilutive.
o Proposals related to requests for approval of amendments to an
issuer's charter or by-laws. As a general matter, the
Committee opposes poison pill provisions.
o Routine proposals related to requests regarding the
formalities of corporate meetings.
o Proposals related to proxy issues associated solely with
holdings of investment company shares. As with other types of
companies, the Committee believes that a fund's Board of
Directors (rather than its shareholders) is best-positioned to
set fund policy and oversee management. However, the Committee
opposes granting Boards of Directors authority over certain
matters, such as changes
to a fund's investment objective that the Investment Company
Act envisions will be approved directly by shareholders.
o Proposals related to limiting corporate conduct in some manner
that relates to the shareholder's environmental or social
concerns. The Committee generally believes that annual
shareholder meetings are inappropriate forums for discussion
of larger social issues, and opposes shareholder resolutions
"micromanaging" corporate conduct or requesting release of
information that would not help a shareholder evaluate an
investment in the corporation as an economic matter. While the
Committee is generally supportive of proposals to require
corporate disclosure of matters that seem relevant and
material to the economic interests of shareholders, the
Committee is generally not supportive of proposals to require
disclosure of corporate matters for other purposes.
Item 8 - Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies - as
of December 31, 2005.
(a)(1) Mr. Rob A. Guttschow, CFA is primarily responsible for the
day-to-day management of the registrant's portfolio ("Portfolio
Manager") since 2004. Mr. Guttschow is Managing Director and
Derivatives Overlay Manager of Nuveen Asset Management ("NAM").
He is responsible for developing and implementing
derivatives-based hedging strategies for NAM. Mr. Guttschow
joined NAM in May 2004. Mr. Guttschow was a Managing Director
and Senior Portfolio Manager at Lotsoff Capital Management
("LCM") from 1993 until 2004. While at LCM, Mr. Guttschow
managed a variety of taxable fixed income portfolios and
enhanced equity index products totaling $1.5 billion. Mr.
Guttschow is a Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA") and a member
of the Association for Investment Management Research. He has
served as a member of the TRIAD group for the Investment Analyst
Society of Chicago. Education: University of Illinois at
Urbana/Champaign, B.S., M.B.A., CFA.
(a)(2)As of December 31, 2005:
(iii) Number of Other Accounts and
(ii) Number of Other Accounts Managed Assets for Which Advisory Fee is
and Assets by Account Type Performance-Based
Other Other
(i) Name of Registered Other Pooled Registered Other Pooled
Portfolio Investment Investment Other Investment Investment Other
Manager Companies Vehicles Accounts Companies Vehicles Accounts
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Rob A
Guttschow, CFA 1 0 0 0 0 0
$217,545,037 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
(iv) Potential Material Conflicts of Interest
Real, potential or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a
portfolio manager has day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities
with respect to more than one fund or account, including the following:
Certain investments may be appropriate for the Fund and also for other
clients advised by the Adviser and its affiliates, including other
client accounts managed by the Fund's portfolio management team.
Investment decisions for the Fund and other clients are made with a
view to
achieving their respective investment objectives and after
consideration of such factors as their current holdings, availability
of cash for investment and the size of their investments generally.
Frequently, a particular security may be bought or sold for only one
client or in different amounts and at different times for more than one
but less than all clients. Likewise, because clients of the Adviser and
its affiliates may have differing investment strategies, a particular
security may be bought for one or more clients when one or more other
clients are selling the security. The investment results for the Fund
may differ from the results achieved by other clients of the Adviser
and its affiliates. In addition, purchases or sales of the same
security may be made for two or more clients on the same day. In such
event, such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a
manner believed by the Adviser and its affiliates to be equitable to
each. The Adviser will not determine allocations based on whether it
receives a performance-based fee from the client. In some cases, the
allocation procedure could have an adverse effect on the price or
amount of the securities purchased or sold by the Fund. Purchase and
sale orders for the Fund may be combined with those of other clients of
the Adviser and its affiliates in the interest of achieving the most
favorable net results to the Fund.
To the extent that the Fund's portfolio management team has
responsibilities for managing accounts in addition to the Fund, a
portfolio manager will need to divide his or her time and attention
among relevant accounts.
In some cases, a real, potential or apparent conflict may also arise
where (i) the Adviser may have an incentive, such as a
performance-based fee, in managing one account and not with respect to
other accounts it manages or (ii) where a member of the Fund's
portfolio management team owns an interest in one fund or account he or
she manages and not another.
MLIM has adopted policies and procedures designed to address conflicts
of interest its portfolio managers may face.
(a)(3) As of December 31, 2005:
Compensation. Mr. Guttschow's compensation consists of three basic
elements--base salary, cash bonus and long-term incentive compensation.
The Subadviser's compensation strategy is to annually compare overall
compensation, including these three elements, to the market in order to
create a compensation structure that is competitive and consistent with
similar financial services companies. As discussed below, several
factors are considered in determining Mr. Guttschow's total
compensation. In any year these factors may include, among others, the
effectiveness of the investment strategies recommended by Mr.
Guttschow's investment team, the investment performance of the accounts
managed by Mr. Guttschow, and the overall performance of Nuveen
Investments, Inc. (the parent company of the Subadviser). Although
investment performance is a factor in determining Mr. Guttschow's
compensation, it is not necessarily a decisive factor. Additionally,
although the Subadviser will use a proprietary benchmark consisting of
a composite of the performance of the DJIASM and a series of
hypothetical call options written on the DIAMONDS Trust (a passively
managed investment trust that seeks investment results that generally
correspond to the price and yield performance of the DJIASM) to
evaluate Mr. Guttschow's performance, it is only one factor used in
deciding upon his compensation.
Base salary. Mr. Guttschow is paid a base salary that is set at a level
determined by the Subadviser in accordance with its overall
compensation strategy discussed above. The Subadviser is not under any
current contractual obligation to increase Mr. Guttschow's base salary.
Cash bonus. Mr. Guttschow is also eligible to receive an annual cash
bonus. The level of this bonus is based upon evaluations and
determinations made by Mr. Guttschow's supervisors, along with reviews
submitted by his peers. These reviews and evaluations often take into
account a number of factors, including the effectiveness of the
investment strategies recommended to the Subadviser's investment team,
the performance of the accounts for which he serves as portfolio
manager relative to any benchmarks established for those accounts, his
effectiveness in communicating investment performance to stockholders
and their representatives, and his contribution to the Subadviser's
investment process and to the execution of investment strategies. The
cash bonus component is also impacted by the overall performance of
Nuveen Investments, Inc. in achieving its business objectives.
Long-term incentive compensation. Mr. Guttschow is eligible to receive
bonus compensation in the form of equity-based awards issued in
securities issued by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The amount of such
compensation is dependent upon the same factors articulated for cash
bonus awards but also factors in his long-term potential with the firm.
Material Conflicts of Interest. Mr. Guttschow's simultaneous management
of the Fund and the other registered investment company noted above may
present actual or apparent conflicts of interest with respect to the
allocation and aggregation of securities orders placed on behalf of the
Fund and the other account. The Subadviser, however, believes that such
potential conflicts are mitigated by the fact that this Fund and the
one other fund currently managed by Mr. Guttschow are not actively
managed with respect to the equity securities chosen for each fund's
portfolio and will generally change their core equity portfolio
holdings at different times.
The Subadviser has adopted several policies that address potential
conflicts of interest, including best execution and trade allocation
policies that are designed to ensure (1) that portfolio management is
seeking the best price for portfolio securities under the
circumstances, (2) fair and equitable allocation of investment
opportunities among accounts over time and (3) compliance with
applicable regulatory requirements. All accounts are to be treated in a
non-preferential manner, such that allocations are not based upon
account performance, fee structure or preference of the portfolio
manager. In addition, the Subadviser has adopted a Code of Conduct that
sets forth policies regarding conflicts of interest.
(a)(4) Beneficial Ownership of Securities. As of December 31, 2005, Mr.
Guttschow does not beneficially own any stock issued by the
Fund.
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 - Not Applicable
Item 11 - Controls and Procedures
11(a) - The registrant's certifying officers have reasonably designed such
disclosure controls and procedures to ensure material information
relating to the registrant is made known to us by others particularly
during the period in which this report is being prepared. The
registrant's certifying officers have determined that the registrant's
disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on our evaluation
of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this report.
11(b) - There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR
270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the second fiscal half-year of the
period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Item 12 - Exhibits attached hereto
12(a)(1) - Code of Ethics - See Item 2
12(a)(2) - Certifications - Attached hereto
12(a)(3) - Not Applicable
12(b) - Certifications - Attached hereto
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.
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
By: /s/ Mitchell M. Cox
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Mitchell M. Cox,
Chief Executive Officer of
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Date: February 21, 2006
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By: /s/ Mitchell M. Cox
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Mitchell M. Cox,
Chief Executive Officer of
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Date: February 21, 2006
By: /s/ Donald C. Burke
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Donald C. Burke,
Chief Financial Officer of
Dow 30(SM) Premium & Dividend Income Fund Inc.
Date: February 21, 2006