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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 811-21449

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Kevin J. McCarthy
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 917-7700

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2011

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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Table of Contents
   
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders
4
Portfolio Managers’ Comments
5
Fund Leverage and Other Information
11
Common Share Dividend and Share Price Information
15
Performance Overviews
17
Shareholder Meeting Report
23
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
27
Portfolios of Investments
28
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
99
Statement of Operations
101
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
103
Statement of Cash Flows
106
Financial Highlights
108
Notes to Financial Statements
116
Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process
130
Board Members and Officers
139
Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently
144
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
146
Other Useful Information
151

 
 

 
 
Chairman’s
Letter to Shareholders
 
 
Dear Shareholders,
 
These are perplexing times for investors. The global economy continues to struggle. The solutions being implemented in the eurozone to deal with the debt crises of many of its member countries are not yet seen as sufficient by the financial markets. The political paralysis in the U.S. has prevented the compromises necessary to deal with the fiscal imbalance and government spending priorities. The efforts by individual consumers, governments and financial institutions to reduce their debts are increasing savings but reducing demand for the goods and services that drive employment. These developments are undermining the rebuilding of confidence by consumers, corporations and investors that is so essential to a resumption of economic growth.
 
Although it is painfully slow, progress is being made. In Europe, the turnover of a number of national governments reflects the realization by politicians and voters alike that leaders who practiced business as usual had to be replaced by leaders willing to face problems and accept the hard choices needed to resolve them. The recent coordinated efforts by central banks in the U.S. and Europe to provide liquidity to the largest European banks indicates that these monetary authorities are committed to facilitating a recovery in the European banking sector.
 
In the U.S., the failure of the congressionally appointed Debt Reduction Committee was a blow to those who hoped for a bipartisan effort to finally begin addressing the looming fiscal crisis. Nevertheless, Congress and the administration cannot ignore the issue for long. The Bush era tax cuts are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012, and six months later the $1.2 trillion of mandatory across-the-board spending cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 begin to go into effect. Any legislative modification would require bipartisan support and the prospects for a bipartisan solution are unclear. The impact of these two developments would be a mixed blessing: a meaningful reduction in the annual budget deficit at the cost of slowing the economic recovery.
 
It is in these particularly volatile markets that professional investment management is most important. Skillful investment teams who have experienced challenging markets and remain committed to their investment disciplines are critical to the success of an investor’s long-term objectives. In fact, many long-term investment track records are built during challenging markets when managers are able to protect investors against these economic crosscurrents. Experienced investment teams know that volatile markets put a premium on companies and investment ideas that will weather the short-term volatility and that compelling values and opportunities are opened up when markets overreact to negative developments. By maintaining appropriate time horizons, diversification and relying on practiced investment teams, we believe that investors can achieve their long-term investment objectives.
 
As always, I encourage you to contact your financial consultant if you have any questions about your investment in a Nuveen Fund. On behalf of the other members of your Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Robert P. Bremner
Chairman of the Board
December 21, 2011
 

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Portfolio Managers’ Comments
 
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (NQM)
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (NQS)
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (NQU)
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NPF)
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ)
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (NMD)
 
Portfolio managers Chris Drahn, Tom Spalding, Daniel Close and John Miller review U.S. economic and municipal market conditions, key investment strategies, and the twelvemonth performance of these six national Funds. Chris, who has 31 years of financial industry experience, assumed portfolio management responsibility for NQM in January 2011. A 34-year veteran of Nuveen, Tom has managed NQS and NQU since 2003. Dan, who joined Nuveen in 2000, assumed portfolio management responsibility for NPF in January 2011. John, who has 16 years of municipal market experience, has managed NMZ since its inception in 2003 and has been involved in the management of NMD since its inception in 2007. He assumed full portfolio management responsibility for NMD in December 2010.
 
What factors affected the U.S. economy and municipal market during the twelve-month reporting period ended October 31, 2011?
 
During this period, the U.S. economy’s recovery from recession remained slow. The Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its efforts to improve the overall economic environment by continuing to hold the benchmark fed funds rate at the record low level of zero to 0.25% that it had established in December 2008. At its November 2011 meeting (shortly after the end of this reporting period), the central bank reaffirmed its opinion that economic conditions would likely warrant keeping this rate at “exceptionally low levels” at least through mid-2013. The Fed also said that it would continue its program to extend the average maturity of its U.S. Treasury holdings by purchasing $400 billion of these securities with maturities of six to thirty years and selling an equal amount of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities of three years or less. The goals of this program, which the Fed expects to complete by the end of June 2012, are to lower longer-term interest rates, support a stronger economic recovery, and help ensure that inflation remains at levels consistent with the Fed’s mandates of maximum employment and price stability.
 
Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward-looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Funds disclaim any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.
 
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.

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Reports on the progress of the nation’s economic recovery fluctuated between promising and worrisome. In the third quarter of 2011, the U.S. economy, as measured by the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), grew at an annualized rate of 2.0%, the best growth number since the fourth quarter of 2010 and the ninth consecutive quarter of positive growth. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.5% year-over-year as of October 2011, while the core CPI (which excludes food and energy) increased 2.1%, edging just above the Fed’s unofficial objective of 2.0% or lower for this inflation measure. Unemployment remained high, as October 2011 marked the seventh straight month with a national jobless number of 9.0% or higher. However, after the reporting period came to a close, the U.S.unemployment rate fell to 8.6% in November, 2011. While the dip was a step in the right direction, it was partly due to a number of individuals dropping out of the hunt for work. The housing market also continued to be a major weak spot. For the twelve months ended September 2011 (the most recent data available at the time this report was prepared), the average home price in the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Index lost 3.6% over the preceding twelve months, with 18 of the 20 major metropolitan areas reporting losses. In addition, the U.S. economic picture continued to be clouded by concerns about the European debt crisis and efforts to reduce the federal deficit, which led to S&P’s downgrade of U.S. Treasury debt from AAA to AA+ in August 2011.
 
Municipal bond prices ended this report generally unchanged versus the beginning of this reporting period, masking a sell-off that commenced in the fourth quarter of 2010 as the result of investor concerns about inflation, the federal deficit, and its impact on demand for U.S. Treasuries. Adding to this situation was media coverage of the strained finances of many state and local governments, which failed to differentiate between gaps in these governments’ operating budgets and their ability to meet their debt service obligations. As a result, money flowed out of municipal mutual funds, yields rose and valuations declined.
 
During the second part of this reporting period (i.e., May-October 2011), municipal bond prices generally rallied as yields declined across the municipal curve. The decline in yields was due in part to the continued depressed level of municipal bond issuance. Tax-exempt volume, which had been limited in 2010 by issuers’ extensive use of taxable Build America Bonds (BABs), continued to drift lower in 2011. Even though BABs were no longer an option for issuers (the BAB program expired at the end of 2010), some borrowers had accelerated issuance into 2010 in order to take advantage of the program’s favorable terms before its termination, fulfilling their capital program borrowing needs well into 2012. This reduced the need for many borrowers to come to market with new issues during this period. Over the twelve months ended October 31, 2011, municipal bond issuance nationwide totaled $320.2 billion, a decrease of 23% compared with the issuance of the twelve-month period ended October 31, 2010. Despite municipal bond issuance being down, demand for municipal bonds remained very strong for the majority of this period.
 
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What key strategies were used to manage these Funds during this reporting period?
 
In an environment characterized by tighter municipal supply and relatively lower yields, we continued to take a bottom-up approach to discovering sectors and individual credits that we believe were undervalued and that had the potential to perform well over the long term. During this period, NQM, NQS, NQU and NPF found value in several sectors, including health care, where we added to our holdings at attractive prices; essential services such as water and sewer bonds; and tax-supported credits. In NQM, these tax-supported bonds included local school districts in California, Illinois and Kansas, while NPF purchased some higher-quality general obligation bonds as well as an issue backed by motor fuel taxes. NPF also found value in a tax increment financing district bond and credits issued for gas pre-payment contracts. In addition, NQS and NQU purchased selected transportation bonds—primarily for airlines, airports and tollroads—and took advantage of attractive valuation levels to add some tobacco credits. In general, these four Funds focused on purchasing lower-rated bonds with longer maturities in order to capitalize on opportunities to add more attractive yields at the longer end of the municipal yield curve. The purchase of longer bonds also helped maintain the Funds’ duration (price sensitivity to interest rate movements) and yield curve positioning.
 
In NMZ and NMD, our primary emphasis continued to be on our long-term strategy of adding value to the Funds’ portfolios on a credit-by-credit basis. We viewed the market reversal of the first part of this period as an excellent opportunity to take advantage of inefficiencies in the marketplace, purchasing individual credits that we believed offered stability and appreciation potential at exceptionally attractive and compelling prices and yields, especially in relation to their underlying credit quality. We also looked for bonds that would add diversification to our portfolios in sectors such as transportation, education and redevelopment agency (RDA) bonds, which fund programs to improve deteriorated, blighted and economically depressed areas in California. Some examples of our purchases in these sectors during this period included bonds issued for Florida’s Mid-Bay Bridge Authority in NMZ; the North Texas Expressway in NMD; Summit Academy, a charter school in Utah, in NMZ; Roycemore, a private school in Illinois, in NMD; and March Air Force Base Redevelopment Project in California in both Funds.
 
Cash for new purchases during this period was generated primarily by the proceeds from called and maturing bonds and sinking fund payments, which we worked to redeploy to keep the Funds fully invested. NQM also sold bonds with short maturities or short call dates as well as some holdings of industrial development revenue bonds, which occasionally garnered strong interest during the year from crossover buyers familiar with the underlying credits. In NMZ, we sold selected tobacco bonds with longer maturities and some health care credits, where we reinvested the sale proceeds into other sectors. In most of the other Funds, active selling was relatively minimal, as the
 
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bonds in our portfolios generally offered higher yields than those available in the current marketplace.
 
As of October 31, 2011, all of these Funds continued to use inverse floating rate securities. We employ inverse floaters for a variety of reasons, including duration management, income enhancement and total return enhancement. During this period, NPF took advantage of opportunities to reduce its leverage exposure by unwinding some of its inverse floater positions. In addition, NMZ and NMD continued to invest in other types of derivative instruments, such as forward interest rate swaps and futures, as part of a long-term strategy designed to moderate interest rate risk and shorten portfolio duration, respectively. The forward interest rate swaps remained in place at period end.
 
How did the Funds perform?
 
Individual results for these Funds, as well as relevant index and peer group information, are presented in the accompanying table.
 
Average Annual Total Returns on Common Share Net Asset Value
For periods ended 10/31/11
 
Fund
   
1-Year
 
5-Year
 
10-Year
NQM
   
5.58
%
 
5.03
%
 
5.83
%
NQS
   
4.82
%
 
4.93
%
 
5.90
%
NQU
   
3.79
%
 
4.43
%
 
5.52
%
NPF
   
4.65
%
 
4.29
%
 
5.41
%
                     
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index*
   
3.75
%
 
4.48
%
 
4.95
%
Lipper General and Insured
                   
Leveraged Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average*
   
4.80
%
 
4.20
%
 
5.59
%
                     
NMZ
   
4.24
%
 
2.10
%
 
N/A
NMD
   
1.55
%
 
N/A
 
N/A
                     
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) High-Yield Municipal Bond Index*
   
4.53
%
 
2.32
%
 
5.30
%
Lipper High-Yield Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average*
   
3.76
%
 
3.17
%
 
5.11
%
 
For the twelve months ended October 31, 2011, the total returns on common share net asset value (NAV) for NQM, NQS, NQU and NPF exceeded the return for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index. NQM and NQS outperformed the Lipper General and Insured Leveraged Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average, NPF performed in line with the Lipper peer group and NQU lagged this Lipper average. For this same period, NMZ and NMD underperformed the return for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) High-Yield Municipal Bond Index. NMZ outperformed the Lipper High-Yield Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average, while NMD trailed this Lipper average.
   
 
Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares.
   
 
For additional information, see the individual Performance Overview for your Fund in this report.
   
*
Refer to Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions.
 
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Key management factors that influenced the Funds’ returns during this period included duration and yield curve positioning, the use of derivatives, credit exposure, and sector allocation. In addition, the use of structural leverage was an important factor affecting the Funds’ performance over this period. The impact of structural leverage is discussed in more detail later in this report.
 
During this period, municipal bonds with intermediate and longer maturities tended to outperform the short maturity categories, with credits having maturities of seven years and longer generally outpacing the market. In general during this period, the greater a Fund’s exposure to the outperforming intermediate and longer parts of the curve, the greater the positive impact on the Fund’s return. NQM was generally advantageously situated in terms of duration and yield curve positioning, with overweightings in the intermediate and long intermediate parts of the yield curve which performed well and an underexposure to the underperforming short end of the curve. NPF also was overweighted in the intermediate part of the curve, but this was offset to some degree by the Fund’s overexposure to shorter maturities.
 
Although both NMZ and NMD benefited from their longer durations, these Funds also used derivative positions such as futures and forward interest rate swaps to reduce duration and moderate interest rate risk, as previously mentioned. Because the interest rate swaps were used to hedge against a potential rise in interest rates, the swaps performed poorly as interest rates fell, negatively impacting the Funds’ total return performance for the period. This impact was more severe in NMD than in NMZ due to a difference in timing in executing the swaps.
 
Credit exposure also played a role in performance as bonds rated A and AA typically outperformed the other credit quality categories. On the whole, bonds with higher levels of credit risk were not favored by the market during this period. The performance of the BBB category, in particular, was dragged down by poor returns in the tobacco bond sector. NQS, NQU and NPF all benefited from their strong weightings in the A and AA categories. This was offset to some degree by their relatively heavy weightings in bonds rated BBB. Overall, NPF had the smallest exposure to BBB bonds, which lessened the negative impact of these holdings. Both NMZ and NMD had heavy weightings in BBB credits, with NMD having the larger allocation, and relatively small exposure to bonds rated A and AA.
 
Holdings that generally made positive contributions to the Funds’ returns during this period included zero coupon bonds and housing, water and sewer and health care credits. General obligation and other tax-supported bonds also generally outpaced the municipal market return for the twelve months. All of these Funds, particularly NQM and NQS, had strong weightings in health care, which added to their performance. However, the Funds tended to be somewhat underweighted in general obligation bonds, which
 
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limited their participation in the performance of this sector. In the high-yield segment of the municipal market, the community development district (CDD) sector was among the top performers. In purchasing bonds issued for CDDs, NMZ and NMD focused on those that differentiated themselves through attributes such as stronger tax receipts. Consequently, the Funds were rewarded during this period with strong performance from CDD holdings including Westchester, Harmony and Old Palm, all in Florida, as they experienced growth in assessed property valuations and debt service coverage.
 
On the whole, some of the best performing bonds in the Funds’ portfolios for this period were those purchased during the earlier part of this period before the market rallied, when yields were relatively higher and prices especially attractive. This was particularly true in NMZ, which was very active in the market during that period. In NMZ, four of the top six performing holdings for this reporting period were bonds purchased at the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011.
 
In contrast, pre-refunded bonds, which are often backed by U.S. Treasury securities, were among the poorest performing market segments during this period. The under-performance of these bonds can be attributed primarily to their shorter effective maturities and higher credit quality. Although allocations of pre-refunded bonds fell substantially in NQS and NQU over the past twelve months, NQU continued to hold the heaviest weighting of pre-refunded bonds among these Funds as of October 31, 2011, while NQS had the smallest allocation. As higher quality credits with shorter durations, pre-refunded bonds generally do not fit the profiles of longer-term, higher-yielding Funds such as NMZ and NMD, and these two Funds had virtually no exposure to pre-refunded bonds.

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Fund Leverage and
Other Information
 
IMPACT OF THE FUNDS’ LEVERAGE STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE
 
One important factor impacting the returns of all these Funds relative to the comparative indexes was the Funds’ use of leverage. The Funds use leverage because their managers believe that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income and total return for common shareholders. However, use of leverage also can expose common shareholders to additional volatility. For example, as the prices of securities held by a Fund decline, the negative impact of these valuation changes on common share net asset value and common shareholder total return is magnified by the use of leverage. Conversely, leverage may enhance common share returns during periods when the prices of securities held by a Fund generally are rising. Leverage made a positive contribution to the performance of these Funds over this reporting period.
 
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING THE FUNDS’ REDEMPTION OF AUCTION RATE PREFERRED SHARES
 
Shortly after their respective inceptions, each of the Funds (with the exception of NMD) issued auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) to create structural leverage. As noted in past shareholder reports, the ARPS issued by many closed-end funds, including these Funds, have been hampered by a lack of liquidity since February 2008. Since that time, more ARPS have been submitted for sale in each of their regularly scheduled auctions than there have been offers to buy. In fact, offers to buy have been almost completely nonexistent since late February 2008. This means that these auctions have “failed to clear,” and that many, or all, of the ARPS shareholders who wanted to sell their shares in these auctions were unable to do so. This lack of liquidity in ARPS did not lower the credit quality of these shares, and ARPS shareholders unable to sell their shares continued to receive distributions at the “maximum rate” applicable to failed auctions, as calculated in accordance with the pre-established terms of the ARPS. In the recent market, with short term rates at multi-generational lows, those maximum rates also have been low.
 
One continuing implication for common shareholders from the auction failures is that each Fund’s cost of leverage likely has been incrementally higher at times than it otherwise might have been had the auctions continued to be successful. As a result, each Fund’s common share earnings likely have been incrementally lower at times than they otherwise might have been.
 
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As noted in past shareholder reports, the Nuveen funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees authorized several methods that can be used separately or in combination to refinance a portion of the Nuveen funds’ outstanding ARPS. Some funds have utilized tender option bonds (TOBs), also known as inverse floating rate securities, for leverage purposes. The amount of TOBs that a fund may use varies according to the composition of each fund’s portfolio. Some funds have a greater ability to use TOBs than others. Some funds have issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred (VRDP) Shares or Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (VMTP) Shares, which are a floating rate form of preferred stock with a mandatory term redemption. Some funds have issued MuniFund Term Preferred (MTP) Shares, a fixed rate form of preferred stock with a mandatory redemption period of three to five years.
 
During 2010 and 2011, certain Nuveen leveraged closed-end funds (including NQM, NQS, NQU, NPF and NMZ) received a demand letter from a law firm on behalf of purported holders of common shares of each such fund, alleging that Nuveen and the funds’ officers and Board of Directors/Trustees breached their fiduciary duties related to the redemption at par of the funds’ ARPS. In response, the Board established an ad hoc Demand Committee consisting of certain of its disinterested and independent Board members to investigate the claims. The Demand Committee retained independent counsel to assist it in conducting an extensive investigation. Based upon its investigation, the Demand Committee found that it was not in the best interests of each fund or its shareholders to take the actions suggested in the demand letters, and recommended that the full Board reject the demands made in the demand letters. After reviewing the findings and recommendation of the Demand Committee, the full Board of each fund unanimously adopted the Demand Committee’s recommendation.
 
Subsequently, 33 of the funds that received demand letters (including NQM and NMZ) were named in a consolidated complaint as nominal defendants in a putative shareholder derivative action captioned Martin Safier, et al. v. Nuveen Asset Management, et al. that was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division (the “Cook County Chancery Court”) on February 18, 2011 (the “Complaint”). The Complaint, filed on behalf of purported holders of each fund’s common shares, also name Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. as a defendant, together with current and former Officers and interested Director/Trustees of each of the funds (together with the nominal defendants, collectively, the “Defendants”). The Complaint contains the same basic allegations contained in the demand letters. The suits seek a declaration that the Defendants have breached their fiduciary duties, an order directing the Defendants not to redeem any ARPS at their liquidation value using fund assets, indeterminate monetary damages in

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favor of the funds and an award of plaintiffs’ costs and disbursements in pursuing the action. The Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the suit and on December 16, 2011, the court granted that motion dismissing the complaint with prejudice.
 
As of October 31, 2011, each of the Funds has redeemed all of their outstanding APRS at liquidation value.
 
As of October 31, 2011, the following Funds have issued and outstanding VRDP Shares as shown in the accompanying table.
 
VRDP Shares

Fund
   
VRDP Shares Issued
at Liquidation Value
NQM
 
$
211,800,000
NQS
 
$
252,500,000
NQU
 
$
388,400,000
NPF
 
$
127,700,000
 
(Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies and Footnote 4 – Fund Shares for further details on VRDP Shares.)
 
As of October 31, 2011, all 84 of the Nuveen closed-end municipal funds that had issued ARPS, approximately $11.0 billion, have redeemed at liquidation value all of these shares. For up-to-date information, please visit the Nuveen CEF Auction Rate Preferred Resource Center at: http://www.nuveen.com/arps.
 
Regulatory Matters
During May 2011, Nuveen Securities, LLC, known as Nuveen Investments, LLC prior to April 30, 2011, entered into a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) with respect to certain allegations regarding Nuveen-sponsored closed-end fund ARPS marketing brochures. As part of this settlement, Nuveen Securities, LLC neither admitted to nor denied FINRA’s allegations. Nuveen Securities, LLC is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Nuveen Investments. The settlement with FINRA concludes an investigation that followed the widespread failure of auctions for ARPS and other auction rate securities, which generally began in mid-February 2008. In the settlement, FINRA alleged that certain marketing materials provided by Nuveen Securities, LLC were false and misleading. Nuveen Securities, LLC agreed to a censure and the payment of a $3 million fine.
 
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RISK CONSIDERATIONS
 
Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fund common shares are subject to a variety of risks, including:
 
Investment Risk. The possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest.
 
Price Risk. Shares of closed-end investment companies like these Funds frequently trade at a discount to their NAV. Your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than your original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions.
 
Leverage Risk. Each Fund’s use of leverage creates the possibility of higher volatility for the Fund’s per share NAV, market price, distributions and returns. There is no assurance that a Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
Credit Risk. An issuer of a bond held by the fund may be unable to make interest and principal payments when due. A failure by the issuer to make such payments is called a “default”. A default can cause the price of the issuer’s bonds to plummet. Even if the issuer does not default, the prices of its bonds can fall if the market perceives that the risk of default is increasing.
 
Low-Quality Bond Risk. NMZ and NMD concentrate a large portion their investments in low-quality municipal bonds (sometimes called “junk bonds”), which have greater credit risk and generally are less liquid and have more volatile prices than higher quality securities.
 
Interest Rate Risk. Each fund is subject to the risk that the value of the fund’s portfolio will decline because of rising interest rates. Debt securities generally increase in value when interest rates fall and decrease in value when interest rates rise. The funds that invest in longer-term debt securities generally are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
 
Derivatives Risk. The funds may use derivative instruments which involve a high degree of financial risk, including the risk that the loss on a derivative may be greater than the principal amount investment.
 
Inverse Floater Risk. The funds invest in inverse floaters. Due to their leveraged nature, these investments can greatly increase a fund’s exposure to interest rate risk and credit risk. In addition, investments in certain inverse floaters involve the risk that the fund could lose more than its original principal investment.
 
Reinvestment Risk. If market interest rates decline, income earned from a Fund’s portfolio may be reinvested at rates below that of the original bond that generated the income.
 
Call Risk or Prepayment Risk. Issuers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled, forcing a Fund to reinvest in lower-yielding securities.
 
Tax Risk. The tax treatment of Fund distributions may be affected by new IRS interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code and future changes in tax laws and regulations.
 
Below-Investment Grade Risk. Investments in securities below investment grade quality are predominantly speculative and subject to greater volatility and risk of default.
 
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Common Share Dividend
and Share Price Information
 
During the twelve-month reporting period ended October 31, 2011, NQM and NPF each had two monthly dividend increases, while the dividends of NQS and NQU remained stable throughout the reporting period. The monthly dividend of NMZ was cut twice during this period, and NMD’s dividend was reduced three times.
 
Due to normal portfolio activity, common shareholders of the following Funds received capital gains and/or net ordinary income distributions in December 2010 as follows:
               
Fund
   
Long-Term Capital Gains
(per share
)
  Short-Term Capital Gains
and/or Ordinary Income
(per share
)
NQM
   
 
$
0.0028
NQS
 
$
0.0809
 
$
0.0078
 
All of the Funds in this report seek to pay stable dividends at rates that reflect each Fund’s past results and projected future performance. During certain periods, each Fund may pay dividends at a rate that may be more or less than the amount of net investment income actually earned by the Fund during the period. If a Fund has cumulatively earned more than it has paid in dividends, it holds the excess in reserve as undistributed net investment income (UNII) as part of the Fund’s NAV. Conversely, if a Fund has cumulatively paid dividends in excess of its earnings, the excess constitutes negative UNII that is likewise reflected in the Fund’s NAV. Each Fund will, over time, pay all of its net investment income as dividends to shareholders. As of October 31, 2011, NQM, NQS, NQU, NPF and NMZ had positive UNII balances for both tax and financial reporting purposes, NMD had a positive UNII balance for tax purposes and a negative UNII balance for financial reporting purposes.
 
COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES AND SHARE PRICE INFORMATION
 
As of October 31, 2011, and since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, NPF has cumulatively repurchased and retired its outstanding common shares as shown in the accompanying table. Since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, NQM, NQS, NQU, NMZ and NMD have not repurchased any of their outstanding common shares.
               
Fund
   
Common Shares
Repurchased and Retired
   
% of Outstanding
Common Shares
NPF
   
202,500
   
1.0
%
 
During the twelve-month reporting period, NPF did not repurchase any of its outstanding common shares.
 
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As of October 31, 2011, the Funds’ common share prices were trading at (+) premiums or (-) discounts to their common share NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.

Fund
   
10/31/11
(+)Premium/(-)Discount
   
12-Month Average
(+)Premium/(-)Discount
NQM
   
(-)2.41%
   
(-)2.68%
NQS
   
(+)2.17%
   
(+)1.42%
NQU
   
(-)3.27%
   
(-)1.71%
NPF
   
(-)3.74%
   
(-)5.12%
NMZ
   
(+)1.38%
   
(+)5.50%
NMD
   
(-)1.52%
   
(+)0.56%
 
SHELF EQUITY PROGRAMS
 
NMZ and NMD have filed registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authorizing the Funds to issue an additional 2.5 million and 1.9 million common shares, respectively, through a shelf offering. Under these equity shelf programs, the Funds, subject to market conditions, may raise additional capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above each Fund’s NAV per common share.
 
As of October 31, 2011, NMZ and NMD had cumulatively sold 3,948,380 and 1,600,219 common shares, respectively, through their shelf equity programs.
 
During the twelve-month reporting period, NMZ and NMD sold common shares through their shelf equity programs at a weighted average premium to NAV per common share as shown in the accompanying table.

Fund
   
Common Shares
Sold through
Shelf Offering
   
Weighted Average
Premium to NAV
 Per Share Sold
NMZ
   
1,068,324
   
6.52
%
NMD
   
458,754
   
3.64
%

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NQM
 
Nuveen Investment
Performance
 
Quality Municipal
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2011
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
14.57
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.93
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-2.41
%
Market Yield
   
6.92
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
9.61
%
Net Assets Applicable to
       
Common Shares ($000)
 
$
535,519
 

Leverage
       
Structural Leverage
   
28.34
%
Effective Leverage
   
36.63
%

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 6/21/90)
   
On Share Price
   
On NAV
1-Year
   
4.45%
 
 
5.58
%
5-Year
   
4.95%
 
 
5.03
%
10-Year
   
6.47%
 
 
5.83
%

States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
16.8
%
New York
   
10.8
%
Illinois
   
8.1
%
Texas
   
7.7
%
Florida
   
5.3
%
District of Columbia
   
4.2
%
Michigan
   
3.1
%
Wisconsin
   
2.9
%
Minnesota
   
2.6
%
Ohio
   
2.6
%
Colorado
   
2.5
%
Pennsylvania
   
2.5
%
Massachusetts
   
2.1
%
Georgia
   
1.9
%
New Jersey
   
1.9
%
Washington
   
1.8
%
South Carolina
   
1.7
%
Tennessee
   
1.7
%
Arizona
   
1.6
%
Missouri
   
1.6
%
Kentucky
   
1.4
%
Nebraska
   
1.4
%
Other
   
13.8
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
22.4
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
17.8
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
11.5
%
Transportation
   
11.0
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
9.0
%
Water and Sewer
   
8.5
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
6.0
%
Other
   
13.8
%
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
4
The Fund paid shareholders a net ordinary income distribution in December 2010 of $0.0028 per share.
 
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NQS
 
Nuveen Select
Performance
 
Quality Municipal
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2011
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
14.62
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.31
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
2.17
%
Market Yield
   
7.06
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
9.81
%
Net Assets Applicable to
       
Common Shares ($000)
 
$
491,453
 

Leverage
       
Structural Leverage
   
33.94
%
Effective Leverage
   
39.35
%

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 3/21/91)
   
On Share Price
   
On NAV
1-Year
   
3.35%
 
 
4.82
%
5-Year
   
5.70%
 
 
4.93
%
10-Year
   
6.82%
 
 
5.90
%

States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Illinois
   
15.8
%
Texas
   
12.2
%
California
   
8.4
%
New Jersey
   
4.9
%
Michigan
   
4.4
%
Colorado
   
4.0
%
South Carolina
   
4.0
%
Ohio
   
3.8
%
Tennessee
   
3.3
%
Florida
   
2.9
%
Washington
   
2.8
%
New York
   
2.7
%
Arizona
   
2.6
%
Puerto Rico
   
2.3
%
Pennsylvania
   
2.1
%
District of Columbia
   
1.9
%
Wisconsin
   
1.7
%
Indiana
   
1.6
%
Alaska
   
1.5
%
North Carolina
   
1.5
%
Louisiana
   
1.2
%
Other
   
14.4
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
22.0
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
15.4
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
14.5
%
Transportation
   
12.5
%
Utilities
   
8.2
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
6.9
%
Consumer Staples
   
6.6
%
Other
   
13.9
%

 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S.Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
4
The Fund paid shareholders capital gains and net ordinary income distributions in December 2010 of $0.0887 per share.
 
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NQU
 
Nuveen Quality
Performance
 
Income Municipal
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2011
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
13.90
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.37
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-3.27
%
Market Yield
   
6.82
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
9.47
%
Net Assets Applicable to
       
Common Shares ($000)
 
$
781,061
 

Leverage
       
Structural Leverage
   
33.21
%
Effective Leverage
   
37.43
%

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 6/19/91)
   
On Share Price
   
On NAV
1-Year
   
0.79%
 
 
3.79
%
5-Year
   
5.06%
 
 
4.43
%
10-Year
   
5.95%
 
 
5.52
%

States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
13.7
%
Illinois
   
10.9
%
Texas
   
6.9
%
New York
   
6.2
%
Puerto Rico
   
5.8
%
Nevada
   
4.8
%
Ohio
   
4.2
%
South Carolina
   
4.1
%
Washington
   
3.7
%
New Jersey
   
3.6
%
Colorado
   
3.5
%
Louisiana
   
3.4
%
Pennsylvania
   
3.2
%
Michigan
   
2.9
%
Arizona
   
2.6
%
North Carolina
   
2.2
%
Massachusetts
   
1.8
%
Virginia
   
1.7
%
Other
   
14.8
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
17.9
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
17.0
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
14.2
%
Transportation
   
13.8
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
13.6
%
Utilities
   
8.9
%
Consumer Staples
   
6.8
%
Other
   
7.8
%

 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 

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NPF
 
Nuveen Premier
Performance
 
Municipal Income
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2011
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
13.91
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.45
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-3.74
%
Market Yield
   
6.77
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
9.40
%
Net Assets Applicable to
       
Common Shares ($000)
 
$
287,473
 

Leverage
       
Structural Leverage
   
30.76
%
Effective Leverage
   
38.64
%

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 12/19/91)
   
On Share Price
   
On NAV
1-Year
   
3.59%
 
 
4.65
%
5-Year
   
6.49%
 
 
4.29
%
10-Year
   
5.77%
 
 
5.41
%

States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
12.9
%
New York
   
10.9
%
Illinois
   
9.5
%
Colorado
   
5.6
%
Arizona
   
5.0
%
South Carolina
   
4.9
%
Louisiana
   
4.2
%
New Jersey
   
4.1
%
Texas
   
4.0
%
Minnesota
   
3.1
%
Washington
   
3.1
%
Georgia
   
3.0
%
North Carolina
   
2.8
%
Massachusetts
   
2.7
%
Michigan
   
2.5
%
Indiana
   
2.1
%
Wisconsin
   
2.0
%
Ohio
   
1.8
%
Florida
   
1.3
%
Other
   
14.5
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
21.9
%
Transportation
   
14.3
%
Utilities
   
13.3
%
Health Care
   
12.8
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
12.3
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
9.5
%
Water and Sewer
   
5.3
%
Other
   
10.6
%

 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NMZ
 
Nuveen Municipal
Performance
 
High Income
OVERVIEW
 
Opportunity Fund
   
as of October 31, 2011
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
11.75
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
11.59
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
1.38
%
Market Yield
   
7.46
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2
   
10.36
%
Net Assets Applicable to
       
Common Shares ($000)
 
$
323,090
 

Leverage
       
Structural Leverage
   
13.40
%
Effective Leverage
   
38.10
%

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 11/19/03)
   
On Share Price
   
On NAV
1-Year
   
-1.22%
 
 
4.24
%
5-Year
   
0.49%
 
 
2.10
%
Since Inception
   
4.62%
 
 
5.38
%

States1,4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
13.7
%
Florida
   
9.5
%
Texas
   
9.2
%
Illinois
   
8.3
%
Colorado
   
5.4
%
Arizona
   
4.9
%
Indiana
   
4.0
%
Wisconsin
   
3.7
%
Michigan
   
3.3
%
Louisiana
   
3.1
%
Ohio
   
3.1
%
New Jersey
   
2.7
%
Nebraska
   
2.6
%
Washington
   
2.1
%
North Carolina
   
1.9
%
Tennessee
   
1.9
%
Virgin Islands
   
1.8
%
Missouri
   
1.7
%
Rhode Island
   
1.6
%
New York
   
1.5
%
Other
   
14.0
%
         
Portfolio Composition1,4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
24.0
%
Health Care
   
22.2
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
11.7
%
Transportation
   
7.5
%
Utilities
   
7.2
%
Housing/Multifamily
   
5.6
%
Consumer Staples
   
4.2
%
Industrials
   
3.4
%
Other
   
14.2
%

 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Excluding investments in derivatives.
2
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
3
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
4
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NMD
 
Nuveen Municipal
Performance
 
High Income
OVERVIEW
 
Opportunity Fund 2
   
as of October 31, 2011
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
11.00
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
11.17
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-1.52
%
Market Yield
   
7.15
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2
   
9.93
%
Net Assets Applicable to
       
Common Shares ($000)
 
$
199,425
 

Leverage
       
Structural Leverage
   
14.93
%
Effective Leverage
   
37.62
%

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 11/15/07)
   
On Share Price
   
On NAV
1-Year
   
-5.26%
 
 
1.55
%
Since Inception
   
0.41%
 
 
2.12
%

States1,4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
16.3
%
Illinois
   
11.7
%
Florida
   
9.1
%
Colorado
   
7.2
%
Texas
   
6.3
%
Washington
   
5.1
%
Arizona
   
4.3
%
Louisiana
   
2.9
%
Indiana
   
2.8
%
Missouri
   
2.8
%
Utah
   
2.8
%
New Jersey
   
2.6
%
New York
   
2.3
%
Georgia
   
2.0
%
Pennsylvania
   
2.0
%
Nevada
   
1.7
%
Ohio
   
1.7
%
Wisconsin
   
1.7
%
Other
   
14.7
%
         
Portfolio Composition1,4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
21.7
%
Health Care
   
20.0
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
16.4
%
Transportation
   
8.3
%
Consumer Discretionary
   
5.4
%
Utilities
   
5.0
%
Long-Term Care
   
4.8
%
Materials
   
4.6
%
Other
   
13.8
%

 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Excluding investments in derivatives.
2
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
3
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
4
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NQM
 
Shareholder Meeting Report
NQS
   
NQU
   
 
 
The annual meeting of shareholders was held on July 25, 2011 in the Lobby Conference Room, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL3 60606; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to vote on the election of Board Members, the elimination of Fundamental Investment Policies and the approval of new Fundamental Investment Policies.3 The meeting for NQM, NQS, NQU and NPF was subsequently adjourned to August 31, 2011.

     
NQM
   
NQS
   
NQU
 
     
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
 
Approval of the Board Members was reached as follows:
                                     
John P. Amboian
                                     
For
   
22,208,732
   
   
21,135,101
   
   
33,596,933
   
 
Withhold
   
778,233
   
   
670,325
   
   
1,190,021
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
Robert P. Bremner
                                     
For
   
22,169,333
   
   
21,099,814
   
   
33,573,391
   
 
Withhold
   
817,632
   
   
705,612
   
   
1,213,563
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
Jack B. Evans
                                     
For
   
22,203,370
   
   
21,126,314
   
   
33,578,771
   
 
Withhold
   
783,595
   
   
679,112
   
   
1,208,183
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
William C. Hunter
                                     
For
   
   
1,568
   
   
1,875
   
   
3,384
 
Withhold
   
   
   
   
150
   
   
500
 
Total
   
   
1,568
   
   
2,025
   
   
3,884
 
David J. Kundert
                                     
For
   
22,184,413
   
   
21,124,784
   
   
33,547,864
   
 
Withhold
   
802,552
   
   
680,642
   
   
1,239,090
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
William J. Schneider
                                     
For
   
   
1,568
   
   
1,875
   
   
3,384
 
Withhold
   
   
   
   
150
   
   
500
 
Total
   
   
1,568
   
   
2,025
   
   
3,884
 
Judith M. Stockdale
                                     
For
   
22,184,680
   
   
21,087,753
   
   
33,575,385
   
 
Withhold
   
802,285
   
   
717,673
   
   
1,211,569
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
Carole E. Stone
                                     
For
   
22,206,937
   
   
21,119,592
   
   
33,604,551
   
 
Withhold
   
780,028
   
   
685,834
   
   
1,182,403
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
Virginia L. Stringer
                                     
For
   
22,207,116
   
   
21,095,105
   
   
33,567,962
   
 
Withhold
   
779,849
   
   
710,321
   
   
1,218,992
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 
Terence J. Toth
                                     
For
   
22,194,583
   
   
21,115,023
   
   
33,578,635
   
 
Withhold
   
792,382
   
   
690,403
   
   
1,208,319
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
   
21,805,426
   
   
34,786,954
   
 

Nuveen Investments
 
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NQM
 
Shareholder Meeting Report (continued)
NQS
   
NQU
   

     
NQM
   
NQS
   
NQU
 
     
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
 
To approve the elimination of the Fund’s fundamental investment policy relating to the Fund’s ability to make loans
                                     
For
   
16,708,186
   
1,568
   
16,347,285
   
2,025
   
25,449,921
   
3,884
 
Against
   
1,265,289
   
   
781,007
   
   
1,497,383
   
 
Abstain
   
514,639
   
   
519,472
   
   
902,433
   
 
Broker Non-Votes
   
4,498,851
   
   
4,157,662
   
   
6,937,217
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
1,568
   
21,805,426
   
2,025
   
34,786,954
   
3,884
 
To approve the new fundamental investment policy relating to the Fund’s ability to make loans
                                     
For
   
16,636,117
   
1,568
   
16,295,789
   
2,025
   
25,389,652
   
3,884
 
Against
   
1,328,013
   
   
837,392
   
   
1,548,943
   
 
Abstain
   
523,983
   
   
514,583
   
   
911,144
   
 
Broker Non-Votes
   
4,498,852
   
   
4,157,662
   
   
6,937,215
   
 
Total
   
22,986,965
   
1,568
   
21,805,426
   
2,025
   
34,786,954
   
3,884
 

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NPF
   
NMZ
   
NMD
   

     
NPF
   
NMZ
   
NMD
 
     
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
 
Approval of the Board Members was reached as follows:
                         
John P. Amboian
                         
For
   
12,968,586
   
   
22,829,068
   
14,163,622
 
Withhold
   
404,318
   
   
827,975
   
401,098
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
23,657,043
   
14,564,720
 
Robert P. Bremner
                         
For
   
12,938,327
   
   
   
 
Withhold
   
434,577
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
   
 
Jack B. Evans
                         
For
   
12,928,559
   
   
   
 
Withhold
   
444,345
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
   
 
William C. Hunter
                         
For
   
   
1,227
   
22,827,912
   
 
Withhold
   
   
   
829,131
   
 
Total
   
   
1,227
   
23,657,043
   
 
David J. Kundert
                         
For
   
12,931,859
   
   
22,768,540
   
14,162,788
 
Withhold
   
441,045
   
   
888,503
   
401,932
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
23,657,043
   
14,564,720
 
William J. Schneider
                         
For
   
   
1,227
   
22,825,766
   
 
Withhold
   
   
   
831,277
   
 
Total
   
   
1,227
   
23,657,043
   
 
Judith M. Stockdale
                         
For
   
12,933,617
   
   
   
 
Withhold
   
439,287
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
   
 
Carole E. Stone
                         
For
   
12,942,903
   
   
   
 
Withhold
   
430,001
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
   
 
Virginia L. Stringer
                         
For
   
12,920,171
   
   
   
 
Withhold
   
452,733
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
   
 
Terence J. Toth
                         
For
   
12,964,199
   
   
22,807,087
   
14,162,447
 
Withhold
   
408,705
   
   
849,956
   
402,273
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
   
23,657,043
   
14,564,720
 

Nuveen Investments
 
25

 
 

 


NPF
 
Shareholder Meeting Report (continued)
NMZ
   
NMD
   

     
NPF
   
NMZ
   
NMD
 
     
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
   
Common and Preferred shares voting together as a class
 
To approve the elimination of the Fund’s fundamental investment policy relating to the Fund’s ability to make loans
                         
For
   
9,626,449
   
1,227
   
   
 
Against
   
636,987
   
   
   
 
Abstain
   
278,605
   
   
   
 
Broker Non-Votes
   
2,830,863
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
1,227
   
   
 
To approve the new fundamental investment policy relating to the Fund’s ability to make loans
                         
For
   
9,615,377
   
1,227
   
   
 
Against
   
635,141
   
   
   
 
Abstain
   
291,522
   
   
   
 
Broker Non-Votes
   
2,830,864
   
   
   
 
Total
   
13,372,904
   
1,227
   
   
 

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Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
The Board of Directors/Trustees and Shareholders
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc.
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2
 
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund, and Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Our audits 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 Funds’ 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 and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positions of Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund, and Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 at October 31, 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
 
Chicago, Illinois
December 28, 2011

Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.6% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
$
3,800
 
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 2006C-2, 5.000%, 11/15/36 (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
AA+
 
$
3,871,858
 
     
Birmingham Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Alabama, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System Inc., Series 2005A:
           
 
1,200
 
5.250%, 11/15/20
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,199,112
 
 
800
 
5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
   
691,952
 
 
1,650
 
Courtland Industrial Development Board, Alabama, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 6/01/25
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,628,963
 
 
1,000
 
Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation School Warrants, Education Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 1/01/23 – AGM Insured
1/14 at 100.00
AA+
   
970,340
 
 
8,450
 
Total Alabama
       
8,362,225
 
     
Alaska – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
     
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A:
           
 
4,000
 
5.000%, 6/01/32
6/14 at 100.00
BB–
   
2,861,080
 
 
500
 
5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
BB–
   
316,955
 
 
4,500
 
Total Alaska
       
3,178,035
 
     
Arizona – 2.4% (1.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Arizona Tourism and Sports Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility Project, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/31 – NPFG Insured
7/13 at 100.00
A1
   
987,600
 
     
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health Network, Series 2005B:
           
 
200
 
5.250%, 12/01/24
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
196,632
 
 
265
 
5.250%, 12/01/25
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
256,009
 
 
2,500
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Reset Option Longs, Series 11032- 11034, 14.940%, 7/01/26 – AGM Insured (IF)
7/17 at 100.00
Aa2
   
2,343,500
 
 
5,000
 
Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Corporation, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1132, 9.041%, 1/01/32 (IF)
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
5,328,200
 
 
3,450
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
No Opt. Call
A
   
3,129,047
 
 
964
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
812,209
 
 
13,379
 
Total Arizona
       
13,053,197
 
     
Arkansas – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,290
 
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Campus, Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 12/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
12/15 at 100.00
Aa2
   
3,437,293
 
     
California – 25.6% (16.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,500
 
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, California, Cal-Mortgage Insured Revenue Bonds, Channing House, Series 2010, 6.000%, 5/15/30
5/20 at 100.00
A–
   
1,539,735
 
 
2,250
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Southern California, Series 2005, 4.750%, 10/01/28 (UB)
10/15 at 100.00
Aa1
   
2,324,138
 
 
1,000
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of the Pacific, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/01/30
11/15 at 100.00
A2
   
1,012,460
 
 
2,500
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Series 2005, 5.000%, 11/15/27
11/15 at 100.00
A+
   
2,506,725
 
 
4,285
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanante System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 4/01/37
4/16 at 100.00
A+
   
4,197,243
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
5,500
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 11/15/42 (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
AA–
 
$
5,418,820
 
 
810
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series 2009I-1, 6.375%, 11/01/34
11/19 at 100.00
A2
   
891,664
 
 
1,500
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series 2010A-1, 5.750%, 3/01/30
3/20 at 100.00
A2
   
1,581,540
 
     
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010:
           
 
2,100
 
5.250%, 3/01/30
3/20 at 100.00
A1
   
2,191,245
 
 
3,000
 
5.500%, 3/01/40
3/20 at 100.00
A1
   
3,145,770
 
     
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, American Baptist Homes of the West, Series 2010:
           
 
900
 
6.000%, 10/01/29
10/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
913,815
 
 
1,030
 
6.250%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,034,069
 
 
1,055
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, School Facility Revenue Bonds, Aspire Public Schools, Series 2010, 6.000%, 7/01/40
1/19 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,026,768
 
     
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series 2005A:
           
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 7/01/30
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
888,620
 
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 7/01/39
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,613,660
 
 
1,390
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3175, 13.584%, 5/15/14 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,658,562
 
 
1,900
 
Chula Vista, California, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, Series 1996A, 5.300%, 7/01/21
6/14 at 102.00
A+
   
2,003,246
 
 
2,530
 
Commerce Joint Power Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Redevelopment Projects 2 and 3, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 8/01/28 – RAAI Insured
8/13 at 100.00
BBB
   
2,254,913
 
 
145
 
Commerce Joint Power Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Redevelopment Projects 2 and 3, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 8/01/28 (Pre-refunded 8/01/13) – RAAI Insured
8/13 at 100.00
N/R (4)
   
156,596
 
 
1,000
 
Davis Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Davis Redevelopment Project, Subordinate Series 2011A, 7.000%, 12/01/36
12/21 at 100.00
A+
   
1,095,780
 
 
1,500
 
Gavilan Joint Community College District, Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004 Series 2011D, 5.750%, 8/01/35
8/21 at 100.00
Aa2
   
1,692,660
 
 
2,000
 
Glendale Redevelopment Agency, California, Central Glendale Redevelopment Project, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2010, 5.500%, 12/01/24
12/16 at 100.00
A
   
2,038,380
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
           
 
3,000
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
2,119,740
 
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
723,480
 
 
610
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
397,232
 
 
9,740
 
Huntington Park Redevelopment Agency, California, Single Family Residential Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1986A, 8.000%, 12/01/19 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
14,033,782
 
 
400
 
Jurupa Public Financing Authority, California, Superior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 9/01/33
9/20 at 100.00
AA+
   
402,100
 
 
500
 
Madera County, California, Certificates of Participation, Children’s Hospital Central California, Series 2010, 5.375%, 3/15/36
3/20 at 100.00
A
   
488,025
 
 
6,215
 
Marinez Unified School District, Contra Costa County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 0.000%, 8/01/31
8/24 at 100.00
AA–
   
5,614,880
 
 
2,700
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 7.000%, 11/01/34
No Opt. Call
A
   
3,209,274
 
 
1,030
 
Natomas Union School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1999, 5.950%, 9/01/21 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
1,123,256
 
 
15,770
 
Ontario Redevelopment Financing Authority, San Bernardino County, California, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Redevelopment Project 1, Series 1995, 7.400%, 8/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
18,508,288
 

Nuveen Investments
 
29

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
1,265
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
Baa3
 
$
1,295,727
 
 
1,875
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/21
11/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,922,306
 
 
13,145
 
Perris, California, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1988B, 8.200%, 9/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (ETM)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
19,317,235
 
 
2,500
 
Petaluma, Sonoma County, California, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.500%, 5/01/32
5/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,682,550
 
 
3,415
 
Rancho Mirage Joint Powers Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.875%, 7/01/26 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14)
7/14 at 100.00
Baa2 (4)
   
3,890,334
 
 
5,000
 
Riverside Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 2/01/27 (Pre-refunded 2/01/12) – NPFG Insured
2/12 at 101.00
Aa2 (4)
   
5,110,300
 
     
San Diego County, California, Certificates of Participation, Burnham Institute, Series 2006:
           
 
250
 
5.000%, 9/01/21
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
   
245,230
 
 
275
 
5.000%, 9/01/23
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
   
261,300
 
 
660
 
San Francisco Redevelopment Finance Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Mission Bay North Redevelopment Project, Series 2009C, 6.500%, 8/01/39
8/19 at 100.00
A–
   
701,336
 
     
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Orange County, California, Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A:
           
 
6,175
 
0.000%, 1/15/28 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
1,593,706
 
 
8,135
 
0.000%, 1/15/34 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
1,247,421
 
 
17,195
 
0.000%, 1/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
2,417,789
 
 
660
 
Santee Community Development Commission, California, Santee Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2011A, 7.000%, 8/01/31
2/21 at 100.00
A
   
721,189
 
 
1,000
 
Union City Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Redevelopment Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2011, 6.375%, 12/01/23
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,095,360
 
 
3,185
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005G, 4.750%, 5/15/31 – NPFG Insured
5/13 at 101.00
Aa1
   
3,231,692
 
 
3,750
 
Wiseburn School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B, 0.000%, 8/01/36 – AGM Insured
8/31 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,543,613
 
 
2,000
 
Yuba Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2006 Series 2011C, 5.250%, 8/01/47
8/21 at 100.00
Aa2
   
2,060,000
 
 
152,345
 
Total California
       
137,143,554
 
     
Colorado – 3.9% (2.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,465
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, American Baptist Homes Project, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/01/39
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
1,491,560
 
 
2,500
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 2/01/41 (WI/DD, Settling 11/10/11)
2/21 at 100.00
AA
   
2,494,075
 
 
625
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Total Longterm Care National Obligated Group Project, Series 2010A, 6.000%, 11/15/30
11/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
642,300
 
 
14,500
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 0.000%, 3/01/36 – NPFG Insured
9/20 at 41.72
Baa1
   
2,617,830
 
 
500
 
Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation, Colorado, Airport Terminal Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.500%, 5/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/21 at 100.00
Baa2
   
504,455
 
 
2,000
 
Meridian Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/41
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,970,820
 
 
4,055
 
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Senior Limited Property Tax Supported Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, 6.125%, 12/01/41 – AGM Insured
12/20 at 100.00
AA+
   
4,410,826
 
 
3,000
 
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Senior Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 6.250%, 12/01/30 – AGC Insured
12/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,392,490
 
 
650
 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs Utilities, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/15/38
No Opt. Call
A
   
707,987
 
 
2,365
 
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010, 6.000%, 1/15/41
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
2,409,675
 
 
31,660
 
Total Colorado
       
20,642,018
 

30
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Connecticut – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,500
 
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series 2010A, 7.875%, 4/01/39
4/20 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
2,658,850
 
     
District of Columbia – 6.4% (4.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
23,745
 
District of Columbia Water and Sewerage Authority, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, 5.500%, 10/01/23 – AGM Insured (UB)
4/09 at 160.00
AA
   
29,633,523
 
 
3,000
 
District of Columbia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998B, 6.000%, 6/01/16 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
3,538,560
 
 
1,200
 
Washington Convention Center Authority, District of Columbia, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 1606, 11.616%, 10/01/30 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,229,088
 
 
27,945
 
Total District of Columbia
       
34,401,171
 
     
Florida – 8.0% (5.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Board of Regents, Florida State University, Housing Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/01/27 – NPFG Insured
5/15 at 101.00
AA–
   
1,053,300
 
 
3,730
 
Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Health First Inc. Project, Series 2005, 5.000%, 4/01/24
4/16 at 100.00
A–
   
3,753,760
 
 
250
 
Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Health First Inc. Project, Series 2009B, 7.000%, 4/01/39
4/19 at 100.00
A–
   
275,850
 
 
3,000
 
Cape Coral, Florida, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 10/01/41 – AGM Insured
10/21 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,083,760
 
 
1,150
 
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Nova Southeastern University, Refunding Series 2011, 6.375%, 4/01/31
4/21 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,217,919
 
 
1,000
 
Habitat Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.850%, 5/01/35
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
922,240
 
 
13,000
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Miami International Airport Hub, Series 2007B, 4.500%, 10/01/31 – NPFG Insured
10/17 at 100.00
A2
   
12,706,720
 
 
4,000
 
North Sumter County Utility Dependent District, Florida, Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.375%, 10/01/40
10/20 at 100.00
AA+
   
4,131,360
 
 
3,000
 
Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Water Control and Improvement Development Unit 46B, Series 2007A, 5.350%, 8/01/41
8/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,593,680
 
 
2,945
 
Old Palm Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Palm Beach Gardens, Series 2004A, 5.900%, 5/01/35
5/15 at 101.00
N/R
   
2,710,401
 
 
5,895
 
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Hospital Revenue, Baptist Health System Obligation Group, Series 2007, 5.000%, 8/15/42 (UB)
8/17 at 100.00
AA
   
5,889,930
 
 
1,425
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006, 5.400%, 5/01/37
5/14 at 101.00
BB
   
1,106,940
 
 
1,000
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.650%, 5/01/40 (5)
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
   
623,180
 
 
1,805
 
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003, 6.000%, 5/01/23
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
   
1,717,006
 
 
1,250
 
Wyndam Park Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds,Series 2003, 6.375%, 5/01/34
5/13 at 101.00
A
   
1,281,875
 
 
44,450
 
Total Florida
       
43,067,921
 
     
Georgia – 3.0% (1.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds, Beltline Project Series 2008A. Remarketed, 7.500%, 1/01/31
1/19 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,058,780
 
 
1,500
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B, 5.250%, 11/01/34 – AGM Insured
11/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,590,915
 
 
2,000
 
Dalton Development Authority, Georgia, Revenue Certificates, Hamilton Health Care System Inc., Series 1996, 5.500%, 8/15/26 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
2,013,720
 
 
5,980
 
Fulton County Development Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Georgia State University – TUFF/Atlanta Housing LLC, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 9/01/22 – AMBAC Insured
3/12 at 102.00
N/R
   
6,104,803
 

Nuveen Investments
 
31

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Georgia (continued)
           
$
2,500
 
Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Northeast Georgia Health Services Inc., Series 2010A, 5.000%, 2/15/30
2/20 at 100.00
A–
 
$
2,454,275
 
 
2,250
 
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Project One Special Obligation Bonds, Fourth Crossover Series 1997E, 6.500%, 1/01/20
No Opt. Call
A+
   
2,649,443
 
 
15,230
 
Total Georgia
       
15,871,936
 
     
Guam – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,770
 
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
Ba2
   
1,691,164
 
     
Idaho – 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,810
 
Boise City, Idaho, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.375%, 12/01/31 – NPFG Insured
12/11 at 100.00
Aa2
   
4,830,731
 
 
2,620
 
Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2009BI, 5.650%, 7/01/26
No Opt. Call
A1
   
2,735,621
 
 
7,430
 
Total Idaho
       
7,566,352
 
     
Illinois – 12.3% (8.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,775
 
Chicago Public Building Commission, Illinois, General Obligation Lease Bonds, Chicago Transit Authority, Series 2003, 5.250%, 3/01/23 (Pre-refunded 3/01/13) – AMBAC Insured
3/13 at 100.00
N/R (4)
   
5,079,454
 
 
3,160
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation Tax Increment Revenue Notes, Fullerton/Milwaukee Redevelopment Project, Series 2011A, 6.830%, 3/15/24
3/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
3,289,844
 
 
510
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Roosevelt University Project, Series 2009, 6.500%, 4/01/44
10/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
532,705
 
 
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Series 2010A, 7.750%, 5/15/30
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
503,690
 
 
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Temps 75 Series 2010D-1, 7.000%, 5/15/18
11/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
500,570
 
 
1,125
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Central DuPage Health, Series 2009B, 5.500%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
AA
   
1,166,591
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 1/01/37
1/18 at 100.00
Baa1
   
998,580
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers, Series 2010, 5.375%, 8/15/40
No Opt. Call
A+
   
950,810
 
 
990
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.000%, 5/15/39
5/20 at 100.00
A
   
1,024,363
 
     
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Series 2004:
           
 
2,500
 
5.250%, 11/15/21
5/14 at 100.00
A
   
2,551,025
 
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 11/15/22
5/14 at 100.00
A
   
1,016,180
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Palos Community Hospital, Series 2010C, 5.125%, 5/15/35
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,994,540
 
 
395
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Proctor Hospital, Series 2006, 5.125%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
340,166
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,111,760
 
 
1,120
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Rush University Medical Center Obligated Group, Series 2009C, 6.625%, 11/01/39
5/19 at 100.00
A2
   
1,195,522
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 8/01/37
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
920,650
 
     
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2009:
           
 
2,000
 
6.875%, 8/15/38
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,092,200
 
 
3,000
 
7.000%, 8/15/44
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
3,151,770
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southern Illinois Healthcare Enterprises, Inc., Series 2005 Remarketed, 5.250%, 3/01/30 – AGM Insured
3/20 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,031,580
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
1,400
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 8/15/26
8/20 at 100.00
AA–
 
$
1,479,940
 
 
3,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Resurrection Health Care Corporation, Series 2009, 6.125%, 5/15/25
5/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
3,104,460
 
     
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002:
           
 
4,000
 
5.500%, 1/01/22
1/13 at 100.00
A–
   
4,031,320
 
 
750
 
5.625%, 1/01/28
1/13 at 100.00
A–
   
750,270
 
 
6,225
 
Kane, Cook and DuPage Counties School District 46, Elgin, Illinois, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 1997, 7.800%, 1/01/12 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
6,300,074
 
 
1,510
 
Macon County School District 61 Decatur, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.250%, 1/01/39 – AGM Insured
1/21 at 100.00
Aa3
   
1,569,464
 
 
3,495
 
Madison County Community Unit School District 7, Edwardsville, Illinois, School Building Bonds, Series 1994, 5.850%, 2/01/13 – FGIC Insured (ETM)
No Opt. Call
N/R (4)
   
3,630,781
 
 
1,000
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Capital Appreciation Refunding Series 2010B-1, 5.000%, 6/15/50
6/20 at 100.00
AAA
   
979,010
 
 
6,015
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Refunding Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 1996A, 0.000%, 12/15/21 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
3,795,465
 
     
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Illinois, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2010:
           
 
1,550
 
5.250%, 6/01/21
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,648,317
 
 
4,000
 
6.250%, 6/01/24
No Opt. Call
A–
   
4,222,440
 
 
800
 
6.000%, 6/01/28
No Opt. Call
A–
   
834,288
 
     
Will County High School District 204, Joliet, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001:
           
 
1,145
 
8.700%, 12/01/13 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
1,318,319
 
 
1,300
 
8.700%, 12/01/14 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
1,574,599
 
 
1,180
 
Will County School District 17, Channahon, Illinois, General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2001, 8.400%, 12/01/13 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
1,338,651
 
 
65,945
 
Total Illinois
       
66,029,398
 
     
Indiana – 1.2% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,050
 
Indiana Finance Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Drexel Foundation For Educational Excellence, Inc., Series 2009A, 7.000%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,069,026
 
 
1,500
 
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services Project, Series 2010, 5.125%, 3/01/30
3/20 at 100.00
A–
   
1,453,110
 
     
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Madison Center Inc., Series 2005:
           
 
1,550
 
5.250%, 2/15/23 (5)
2/15 at 100.00
N/R
   
265,794
 
 
2,500
 
5.375%, 2/15/34 (5)
2/15 at 100.00
N/R
   
428,700
 
 
2,765
 
Wayne County Jail Holding Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2001, 5.750%, 7/15/14 (Pre-refunded 1/15/13) – AMBAC Insured
1/13 at 101.00
A1 (4)
   
2,972,043
 
 
9,365
 
Total Indiana
       
6,188,673
 
     
Iowa – 1.7% (1.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009-2, 5.500%, 12/01/25
12/19 at 100.00
A1
   
3,144,300
 
 
8,000
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.500%, 6/01/42
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
5,796,320
 
 
11,000
 
Total Iowa
       
8,940,620
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
33

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Kansas – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,240
 
Johnson and Miami Counties Unified School District 230, Kansas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 9/01/26
9/21 at 100.00
Aa3
 
$
1,384,262
 
 
1,000
 
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hays Medical Center Inc., Series 2005L, 5.000%, 11/15/22
11/15 at 100.00
A2
   
1,041,220
 
 
600
 
Overland Park Transportation Development District, Kansas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Oak Park Mall Project, Series 2010, 5.900%, 4/01/32
4/20 at 100.00
BBB
   
636,912
 
 
275
 
Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A-1, 6.950%, 6/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
282,766
 
 
2,225
 
Topeka, Kansas, Industrial Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sunwest Hotel Corporation, Series 1988, 9.500%, 10/01/16 (Pre-refunded 8/15/16) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/16 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,743,247
 
 
2,980
 
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, Kansas, Sales Tax Special Obligation Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds Redevelopment Project Area B – Major Multi-Sport Athletic Complex Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2010B, 0.000%, 6/01/21
No Opt. Call
BBB
   
1,789,669
 
 
8,320
 
Total Kansas
       
7,878,076
 
     
Kentucky – 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Jefferson County, Kentucky, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services Inc., Series 1996, 5.700%, 1/01/21 – AMBAC Insured
1/12 at 100.00
A–
   
2,002,960
 
 
2,000
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Owensboro Medical Health System, Series 2010A, 6.000%, 6/01/30
6/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,089,140
 
 
2,010
 
Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Kentucky, Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/16 at 100.00
A+
   
2,011,206
 
 
5,000
 
Pikeville, Kentucky, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Pikeville Medical Center, Inc. Project, Improvement and Refunding Series 2011, 6.250%, 3/01/31
3/21 at 100.00
A3
   
5,351,450
 
 
11,010
 
Total Kentucky
       
11,454,756
 
     
Louisiana – 1.6% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
405
 
East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority, Louisiana, GNMA/FNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997D, 5.900%, 10/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
421,241
 
 
1,380
 
Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Projects, Series 2009A, 6.500%, 8/01/29
8/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,468,872
 
 
1,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Project, Series 2007, 6.750%, 11/01/32
11/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,045,560
 
 
3,000
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Series 2005A, 5.250%, 8/15/31
8/15 at 100.00
A+
   
2,990,610
 
 
2,500
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 5/15/47
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
2,399,175
 
 
8,285
 
Total Louisiana
       
8,325,458
 
     
Maine – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,665
 
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
AA
   
1,695,952
 
 
2,000
 
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Series 2011, 6.750%, 7/01/36
7/21 at 100.00
Baa3
   
2,078,860
 
 
3,665
 
Total Maine
       
3,774,812
 
     
Maryland – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
515
 
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Patterson Park Public Charter School Issue, Series 2010, 6.000%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
BBB
   
494,565
 
 
2,500
 
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health, Series 2004, 5.375%, 8/15/24
8/14 at 100.00
A2
   
2,605,675
 
 
3,015
 
Total Maryland
       
3,100,240
 
 
34
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Massachusetts – 3.2% (2.1% of Total Investments)
           
$
4,650
 
Massachusetts Development Financing Authority, Assisted Living Revenue Bonds, Prospect House Apartments, Series 1999, 7.000%, 12/01/31
12/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
4,241,544
 
 
1,900
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Suffolk University Issue, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 7/01/39
7/19 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,906,251
 
 
2,030
 
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ogden Haverhill Project, Series 1998A, 5.600%, 12/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
A–
   
2,036,455
 
 
5,100
 
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 8/15/23 – AGM Insured (UB)
8/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,646,006
 
 
3,120
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.500%, 8/01/46 – AGM Insured (UB) (7)
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,134,009
 
 
16,800
 
Total Massachusetts
       
16,964,265
 
     
Michigan – 4.7% (3.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,250
 
Detroit City School District, Wayne County, Michigan, Unlimited Tax School Building and Site Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 5/01/20 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12) – AGM Insured
5/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
4,361,988
 
 
2,500
 
Detroit, Michigan, Distributable State Aid General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2010, 5.000%, 11/01/30
11/20 at 100.00
AA
   
2,585,125
 
 
10,215
 
Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 6.500%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
   
11,259,586
 
 
1,350
 
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2005II, 5.000%, 10/15/22 – AMBAC Insured
10/15 at 100.00
Aa3
   
1,417,460
 
 
3,240
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Refunding Series 2009, 5.750%, 11/15/39
11/19 at 100.00
A1
   
3,318,376
 
 
2,000
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 (UB)
12/16 at 100.00
AA
   
2,092,730
 
 
340
 
Monroe County Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Mercy Memorial Hospital Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.500%, 6/01/35
6/16 at 100.00
BBB–
   
310,689
 
 
23,895
 
Total Michigan
       
25,345,954
 
     
Minnesota – 3.9% (2.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,750
 
Cohasset, Minnesota, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Allete Inc., Series 2004, 4.950%, 7/01/22
7/14 at 100.00
A2
   
2,833,160
 
 
5,000
 
Dakota and Washington Counties Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1988, 8.450%, 9/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (ETM)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
6,780,450
 
 
2,000
 
Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Duluth Public Schools Academy, Series 2010A, 5.875%, 11/01/40
11/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,813,720
 
 
620
 
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2000A, 6.375%, 11/15/29
11/11 at 100.00
A
   
620,564
 
 
1,000
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Inc., Series 2005, 6.000%, 11/15/25
11/15 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,004,580
 
 
2,000
 
Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Project, Series 1998, 5.500%, 11/15/27
11/11 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,905,760
 
 
6,280
 
Washington County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Plan, Series 2007A, 3.500%, 2/01/28
8/17 at 100.00
AAA
   
6,123,628
 
 
19,650
 
Total Minnesota
       
21,081,862
 
     
Mississippi – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, System Energy Resources Inc. Project, Series 1998, 5.875%, 4/01/22
4/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,005,000
 
 
2,275
 
Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, Series 2004B-1, 5.000%, 9/01/24 (UB)
9/14 at 100.00
AA
   
2,344,160
 
 
3,275
 
Total Mississippi
       
3,349,160
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
35

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Missouri – 2.4% (1.6% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,000
 
Hanley Road Corridor Transportation Development District, Brentwood and Maplewood, Missouri, Transportation Sales Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009A, 5.875%, 10/01/36
10/19 at 100.00
A–
 
$
2,091,220
 
 
200
 
Hannibal Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/01/22
3/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
202,510
 
 
1,000
 
Jackson County Reorganized School District R-7, Lees Summit, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.250%, 3/01/26 – NPFG Insured
3/16 at 100.00
Aa1
   
1,121,280
 
     
Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Branson Landing Project, Series 2005A:
           
 
780
 
6.000%, 6/01/20
No Opt. Call
A
   
866,736
 
 
1,525
 
5.000%, 6/01/35
6/15 at 100.00
A
   
1,534,120
 
 
2,985
 
Missouri Development Finance Board. Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, City of Independence, Missouri – Events Center Project, Series 2009F, 6.250%, 4/01/38
4/14 at 100.00
A–
   
3,093,176
 
 
3,775
 
Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Webster University, Series 2011, 5.000%, 4/01/26
4/21 at 100.00
A2
   
4,000,217
 
 
12,265
 
Total Missouri
       
12,909,259
 
     
Nebraska – 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
11,215
 
Lincoln, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.500%, 9/01/37 – FGIC Insured (UB)
9/17 at 100.00
AA
   
11,326,141
 
     
Nevada – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,000
 
Clark County, Nevada, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2010B, 5.750%, 7/01/42
1/20 at 100.00
Aa3
   
4,294,480
 
 
7,530
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 5.625%, 1/01/34 – AMBAC Insured (5)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,731,900
 
 
1,600
 
Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, Nevada, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 8.000%, 6/15/30
6/19 at 100.00
A
   
1,834,384
 
 
13,130
 
Total Nevada
       
7,860,764
 
     
New Hampshire – 0.1% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
595
 
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Bonds, Series 2007-E, 5.750%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/17 at 100.00
Aa3
   
616,295
 
     
New Jersey – 2.9% (1.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,760
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.500%, 6/15/24
6/12 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,737,842
 
     
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction Bonds, Series 2005P:
           
 
1,325
 
5.250%, 9/01/24
9/15 at 100.00
A+
   
1,416,862
 
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 9/01/26
9/15 at 100.00
A+
   
1,058,020
 
 
555
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Provident Group-Montclair Properties LLC, Montclair State University Student Housing Project, Series 2010A, 5.750%, 6/01/31
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
564,740
 
 
600
 
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Series 2009B, 7.500%, 12/01/32
6/19 at 100.00
A–
   
698,406
 
 
680
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters University Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/37
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
   
652,236
 
 
665
 
New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust PA-4643, 19.707%, 6/01/30 (IF) (7)
6/19 at 100.00
AA
   
828,164
 
 
3,425
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Refunding Series 2006A, 5.250%, 12/15/20
No Opt. Call
A+
   
3,915,357
 
 
700
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2009E, 5.250%, 1/01/40
1/19 at 100.00
A+
   
738,171
 
 
1,050
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002, 5.750%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
1,083,737
 
 
4,250
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007-1A, 4.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
2,856,298
 
 
16,010
 
Total New Jersey
       
15,549,833
 
 
36
 
Nuveen Investments


 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
New Mexico – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
     
Farmington, New Mexico, Hospital Revenue Bonds, San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc., Series 2004A:
           
$
880
 
5.125%, 6/01/17
6/14 at 100.00
A3
 
$
926,059
 
 
1,295
 
5.125%, 6/01/19
6/14 at 100.00
A3
   
1,346,437
 
 
2,000
 
Farmington, New Mexico, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Public Service Company of New Mexico San Juan Project, Series 2010D, 5.900%, 6/01/40
6/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,976,200
 
 
4,175
 
Total New Mexico
       
4,248,696
 
     
New York – 16.4% (10.8% of Total Investments)
           
     
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, New York, Payment in Lieu of Taxes Revenue Bonds, Barclays Center Project, Series 2009:
           
 
1,945
 
6.000%, 7/15/30
1/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
2,022,003
 
 
3,065
 
6.250%, 7/15/40
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
3,195,354
 
 
1,665
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005F, 5.000%, 3/15/24 – AMBAC Insured
3/15 at 100.00
AAA
   
1,833,198
 
 
1,500
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.750%, 2/15/47
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,591,230
 
 
4,055
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.500%, 2/15/47 – NPFG Insured
2/17 at 100.00
A
   
3,692,159
 
 
1,000
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Dedicated Tax Fund Bonds, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 11/15/34
11/19 at 100.00
AA
   
1,055,830
 
 
2,250
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 11/15/30 – AMBAC Insured
11/15 at 100.00
A
   
2,306,520
 
 
3,200
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series 2005F, 5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
A
   
3,280,384
 
     
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bronx Parking Development Company, LLC Project, Series 2007:
           
 
500
 
5.750%, 10/01/37
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
266,360
 
 
1,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
532,670
 
 
7,800
 
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Fiscal Series 2005B, 5.000%, 6/15/28 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
AAA
   
8,422,206
 
 
500
 
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3484, 18.102%, 6/15/33 (IF)
6/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
618,740
 
 
5,570
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series 2004C, 5.000%, 2/01/22 (UB)
2/14 at 100.00
AAA
   
5,973,268
 
 
5,000
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2003J, 5.500%, 6/01/20 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
AA (4)
   
5,406,050
 
 
4,200
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2005J, 5.000%, 3/01/25
3/15 at 100.00
AA
   
4,521,384
 
 
7,000
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2005M, 5.000%, 4/01/24 (UB)
4/15 at 100.00
AA
   
7,557,340
 
 
5,000
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004C-1, 5.250%, 8/15/20 (UB)
8/14 at 100.00
AA
   
5,504,200
 
 
5,000
 
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Special School Purpose Revenue Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.250%, 12/01/19
6/13 at 100.00
AA–
   
5,289,950
 
 
4,205
 
New York State Urban Development Corporation, State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A-1, 5.000%, 3/15/23 – FGIC Insured
3/14 at 100.00
AAA
   
4,523,655
 
     
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010:
           
 
590
 
5.500%, 12/01/31
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
593,741
 
 
1,325
 
6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,389,461
 
 
16,445
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC, Sixth Series 1997, 7.000%, 12/01/12 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
17,036,691
 
 
1,170
 
Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation, New York, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Peconic Landing At Southold, Inc. Project, Series 2010, 5.875%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,196,360
 
 
83,985
 
Total New York
       
87,808,754
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
37

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
North Dakota – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,190
 
Fargo, North Dakota, Health System Revenue Bonds, Sanford Health, Refunding Series 2011, 6.250%, 11/01/31
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
 
$
2,415,154
 
     
Ohio – 4.0% (2.6% of Total Investments)
           
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
3,120
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
2,403,991
 
 
530
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
400,722
 
 
525
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
381,024
 
 
1,000
 
6.500%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
780,370
 
 
1,180
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
838,248
 
     
Butler County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, UC Health, Series 2010:
           
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 11/01/29
11/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
971,110
 
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 11/01/40
11/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
985,430
 
 
5,000
 
5.500%, 11/01/40
11/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
4,794,050
 
 
760
 
Franklin County, Ohio, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, Improvement Series 2010A, 5.625%, 7/01/26
7/21 at 100.00
BBB
   
765,632
 
 
1,400
 
Lorain County Port Authority, Ohio, Recovery Zone Facility Economic Development Revenue Bonds, United State Steel Corporation Project, Series 2010, 6.750%, 12/01/40
12/20 at 100.00
BB
   
1,415,974
 
 
5,765
 
Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 11/15/41
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
6,313,252
 
 
800
 
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Project, Series 2009E, 5.625%, 10/01/19
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
882,872
 
 
250
 
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Ohio, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/25
10/16 at 100.00
A+
   
251,375
 
 
22,330
 
Total Ohio
       
21,184,050
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
750
 
Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Oklahoma, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.375%, 9/01/36
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
651,765
 
 
5,280
 
Tulsa County Industrial Authority, Oklahoma, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Health System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/15/36 (UB)
12/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,359,464
 
 
88
 
Tulsa County Industrial Authority, Oklahoma, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Health System, Series 2008, Trust 3500, 8.415%, 6/15/30 (IF)
12/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
90,408
 
 
6,118
 
Total Oklahoma
       
6,101,637
 
     
Pennsylvania – 3.8% (2.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Allegheny Country Industrial Development Authority, Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, United States
Steel Corporation Project, Refunding Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/24
No Opt. Call
BB
   
1,070,680
 
 
2,000
 
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.375%, 8/15/29
8/19 at 100.00
Aa3
   
2,094,360
 
 
1,000
 
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Charter School Revenue Bonds, School Lane Charter School, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 3/15/37
3/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
834,140
 
 
3,000
 
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Pennsylvania, State Appropriation Lease Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/26 – AGM Insured (UB)
6/16 at 100.00
AA
   
3,168,780
 
 
1,000
 
Cumberland County Municipal Authority Revenue Bonds, Pennsylvania, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2009, 6.125%, 1/01/29
1/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,031,740
 
 
400
 
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Edinboro University Foundation Student Housing Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 7/01/43
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
399,960
 
 
5,125
 
Pennsylvania Public School Building Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, School District of Philadelphia, Series 2006B, 4.500%, 6/01/32 – AGM Insured (UB)
12/16 at 100.00
Aa2
   
5,125,973
 
 
38
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Pennsylvania (continued)
           
$
1,595
 
Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Jefferson Health System, Series 2010B, 5.000%, 5/15/40
5/20 at 100.00
AA
 
$
1,622,131
 
 
1,425
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 6.500%, 8/01/41
8/20 at 100.00
A2
   
1,620,852
 
 
1,000
 
St. Mary Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health East, Series 2004B, 5.500%, 11/15/24 (Pre-refunded 11/15/14)
11/14 at 100.00
A+ (4)
   
1,133,550
 
 
2,350
 
Union County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Community Hospital Project, Refunding and Improvement Series 2011, 5.500%, 8/01/20
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
2,482,047
 
 
19,895
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
20,584,213
 
     
Puerto Rico – 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,225
 
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Series 2005C, 5.250%, 8/01/21 – CIFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
1,278,680
 
      Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A:            
 
1,100
 
6.375%, 8/01/39
8/19 at 100.00
A+
   
1,222,199
 
 
6,000
 
6.000%, 8/01/42
8/19 at 100.00
A+
   
6,485,040
 
 
14,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/42 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
2,048,480
 
 
22,325
 
Total Puerto Rico
       
11,034,399
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,970
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 6/01/23
6/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
2,976,059
 
     
South Carolina – 2.5% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Berkeley County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Securing Assets for Education, Series 2003, 5.250%, 12/01/24
12/13 at 100.00
A1
   
2,075,840
 
 
4,405
 
Dorchester County School District 2, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, GROWTH, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/23
12/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
4,799,468
 
 
1,355
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002A, 5.625%, 11/15/30 (Pre-refunded 11/15/12)
11/12 at 100.00
A3 (4)
   
1,429,932
 
 
5,145
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002B, 5.625%, 11/15/30
11/12 at 100.00
A–
   
5,145,360
 
 
12,905
 
Total South Carolina
       
13,450,600
 
     
South Dakota – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,750
 
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sioux Valley Hospitals, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 11/01/31
11/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,781,658
 
     
Tennessee – 2.6% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,200
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Mountain States Health Alliance, Series 2006A, 5.500%, 7/01/36
7/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
3,138,368
 
 
5,000
 
Knox County Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System of East Tennessee Inc., Series 2002, 6.500%, 4/15/31
4/12 at 101.00
A1
   
5,135,500
 
 
5,000
 
Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson County Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Vanderbilt University, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,348,500
 
     
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
           
 
700
 
5.500%, 11/01/37 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
51,870
 
 
1,200
 
5.500%, 11/01/46 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
88,920
 
 
15,100
 
Total Tennessee
       
13,763,158
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Texas – 11.7% (7.7% of Total Investments)
           
$
5,000
 
Board of Regents, University of Texas System, Financing System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006F, 4.250%, 8/15/36 (UB)
2/17 at 100.00
AAA
 
$
5,064,750
 
 
1,250
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.750%, 1/01/25
1/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,297,700
 
 
11,950
 
Houston, Texas, Junior Lien Water and Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 0.000%, 12/01/22 – AGM Insured (ETM)
No Opt. Call
AA+ (4)
   
8,564,685
 
 
4,680
 
Houston, Texas, Junior Lien Water and Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 0.000%, 12/01/22 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
3,111,170
 
     
Kerrville Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital Project, Series 2005:
           
 
800
 
5.250%, 8/15/21
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
817,040
 
 
1,220
 
5.125%, 8/15/26
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
1,185,413
 
 
1,100
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.750%, 1/01/40 – AGC Insured
1/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,175,999
 
 
3,150
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F, 5.750%, 1/01/38
1/18 at 100.00
A3
   
3,247,682
 
 
1,960
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 0.000%, 9/01/43
9/31 at 100.00
AA
   
1,085,428
 
 
1,100
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A, 6.250%, 1/01/39
1/19 at 100.00
A2
   
1,190,475
 
 
1,000
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001C, 5.200%, 5/01/28
11/15 at 100.00
CCC
   
235,770
 
 
3,960
 
Stafford Economic Development Corporation, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 5.500%, 9/01/30 – FGIC Insured
9/15 at 100.00
A+
   
4,109,728
 
 
7,500
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 2/15/36 (UB)
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
   
7,556,625
 
 
1,910
 
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White HealthCare Project, Series 2010, 5.500%, 8/15/45
8/20 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,954,579
 
 
2,750
 
Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan Revenue Bonds, Eastview Nursing Home, Ebony Lake Nursing Center, Ft. Stockton Nursing Center, Lynnhaven Nursing Center and Mission Oaks Manor, Series 2000A-1, 7.500% 12/20/22
12/11 at 104.00
Aaa
   
2,892,808
 
 
650
 
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008D, 6.250%, 12/15/26
No Opt. Call
A
   
686,849
 
 
1,620
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, NTE Mobility Partners LLC North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, Series 2009, 6.875%, 12/31/39
12/19 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,732,930
 
     
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC IH-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series 2010:
           
 
1,000
 
7.000%, 6/30/34
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,078,970
 
 
1,000
 
7.000%, 6/30/40
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,077,910
 
 
1,000
 
Texas Public Finance Authority, Charter School Finance Corporation Revenue Bonds, Idea Public School Project, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 8/15/37 – ACA Insured
8/17 at 100.00
BBB+
   
856,720
 
     
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2002A:
           
 
10,000
 
0.000%, 8/15/21 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
6,231,200
 
 
12,000
 
0.000%, 8/15/23 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
6,360,360
 
 
1,125
 
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Westminster Manor, Series 2010, 7.000%, 11/01/30
No Opt. Call
BB+
   
1,177,684
 
 
77,725
 
Total Texas
       
62,692,475
 
 
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Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Virgin Islands – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
$
250
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2009A, 6.000%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
Baa3
 
$
256,873
 
 
820
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Revenue Loan Note – Diageo Project, Series 2009A, 6.750%, 10/01/37
10/19 at 100.00
BBB
   
880,401
 
 
1,070
 
Total Virgin Islands
       
1,137,274
 
     
Virginia – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Amherst Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Sweet Briar College, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,005,470
 
 
1,830
 
Virginia Beach Development Authority, Virginia, Multifamily Residential Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Hamptons and Hampton Court Apartments, Series 1999, 7.500%, 10/01/39 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
10/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,812,926
 
 
2,830
 
Total Virginia
       
2,818,396
 
     
Washington – 2.7% (1.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
11,345
 
Chelan County Public Utility District 1, Washington, Columbia River-Rock Island Hydro-Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A, 0.000%, 6/01/19 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
8,798,728
 
 
5,000
 
Port of Seattle, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.625%, 4/01/17 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
Aa2
   
5,017,650
 
 
1,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center of Seattle, Series 2007, 5.700%, 12/01/32
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
822,420
 
 
17,345
 
Total Washington
       
14,638,798
 
     
West Virginia – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,950
 
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority , Hospital Revenue Bonds, Charleston Area Medical Center, Series 2009A, 5.625%, 9/01/32
9/19 at 100.00
A3
   
1,988,162
 
 
1,000
 
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Thomas Health System, Inc., Series 2008, 6.500%, 10/01/38
10/18 at 100.00
N/R
   
942,000
 
 
2,950
 
Total West Virginia
       
2,930,162
 
     
Wisconsin – 4.4% (2.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,895
 
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, Wisconsin, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002, 6.125%, 6/01/27 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
2,992,533
 
 
815
 
Monroe Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Development Revenue Bonds, The Monroe Clinic, Inc., Series 2009, 5.875%, 2/15/39
2/19 at 100.00
A3
   
843,199
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Beloit Health System, Inc., Series 2010B, 5.125%, 4/01/36
4/20 at 100.00
A–
   
939,050
 
     
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Eagle River Memorial Hospital Inc., Series 2000:
           
 
925
 
5.750%, 8/15/20 – RAAI Insured
2/12 at 100.50
N/R
   
930,347
 
 
3,000
 
5.875%, 8/15/30 – RAAI Insured
2/12 at 100.50
N/R
   
3,003,360
 
 
1,150
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fort Healthcare Inc., Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/24
5/14 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,160,580
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Wisconsin (continued)
           
     
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series 2006:
           
$
3,500
 
5.250%, 8/15/21
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
$
3,576,335
 
 
1,780
 
5.250%, 8/15/26
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,706,522
 
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 8/15/34
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
917,260
 
 
2,750
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gundersen Lutheran, Series 2011A, 5.250%, 10/15/39
10/21 at 100.00
A+
   
2,731,988
 
 
4,600
 
Wisconsin State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 5/01/25 – FGIC Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
AA
   
4,987,320
 
 
23,415
 
Total Wisconsin
       
23,788,494
 
$
869,467
 
Total Investments (cost $788,873,014) – 152.2%
       
815,123,259
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (14.4)%
       
(76,992,000)
 
     
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (39.6)% (8)
       
(211,800,000)
 
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.8%
       
9,187,750
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
     
$
535,519,009
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(5)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing security, in the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(6)
 
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.
(7)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(8)
 
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments are 26.0%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
$
5,155
 
Phenix City Industrial Development Board, Alabama, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, MeadWestvaco Corporation, Series 2002A, 6.350%, 5/15/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
5,151,701
 
     
Alaska – 2.1% (1.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, General Housing Purpose Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 12/01/26 – FGIC Insured (UB)
12/14 at 100.00
AA+
   
512,165
 
 
6,000
 
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, General Housing Purpose Bonds, Series 2005B-2, 5.250%, 12/01/30 – NPFG Insured
6/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
6,135,180
 
 
2,000
 
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Revenue Bonds, Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area, Series 2003, 5.000%, 8/01/23 – FGIC Insured
8/13 at 100.00
A1
   
2,058,220
 
 
2,000
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.625%, 6/01/23
6/14 at 100.00
Ba1
   
1,846,600
 
 
10,500
 
Total Alaska
       
10,552,165
 
     
Arizona – 3.8% (2.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,300
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,388,941
 
 
1,000
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 10/01/40
10/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
950,790
 
 
3,305
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 1/01/26 (Pre-refunded 1/01/13)
1/13 at 100.00
Aa1 (4)
   
3,483,966
 
 
3,750
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 12/01/18 – NPFG Insured
12/13 at 100.00
Aa2
   
4,008,750
 
 
8,000
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
No Opt. Call
A
   
7,255,760
 
 
750
 
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 9/01/30
9/13 at 100.00
A–
   
752,348
 
 
19,105
 
Total Arizona
       
18,840,555
 
     
Arkansas – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,205
 
Little Rock, Arkansas, Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 7.375%, 8/01/15
No Opt. Call
A2
   
3,522,872
 
     
California – 12.3% (8.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,930
 
Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, California, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2002A, 5.200%, 9/02/29 – AGM Insured
9/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,974,802
 
     
Calexico Unified School District, Imperial County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B:
           
 
3,685
 
0.000%, 8/01/31 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,021,851
 
 
4,505
 
0.000%, 8/01/33 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,098,004
 
 
1,210
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Sonoma County Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 6/01/26
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
992,890
 
 
1,550
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. Joseph Health System, Series 2007A, 5.750%, 7/01/47 – FGIC Insured
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,572,196
 
 
5,000
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 2/01/23
2/12 at 100.00
A1
   
5,043,500
 
 
1,000
 
Coachella Valley Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, 0.000%, 8/01/30 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A1
   
289,540
 
     
Colton Joint Unified School District, San Bernardino County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006C:
           
 
3,200
 
0.000%, 2/01/30 – FGIC Insured
2/15 at 45.69
Aa3
   
1,024,544
 
 
6,800
 
0.000%, 2/01/35 – FGIC Insured
2/15 at 34.85
Aa3
   
1,578,552
 
     
Cupertino Union School District, Santa Clara County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003B:
           
 
8,100
 
0.000%, 8/01/24 – FGIC Insured
8/13 at 58.68
Aa1
   
4,235,733
 
 
11,430
 
0.000%, 8/01/27 – FGIC Insured
8/13 at 49.98
Aa1
   
4,756,252
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
43

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
7,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bonds Trust 2040, 10.615%, 6/01/45 – FGIC Insured (IF)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
 
$
5,672,590
 
 
4,500
 
Hemet Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.125%, 8/01/37 – AGC Insured
8/16 at 102.00
AA+
   
4,660,515
 
 
1,045
 
Lake Tahoe Unified School District, El Dorado County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 8/01/31 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
324,190
 
 
2,000
 
Murrieta Valley Unified School District Public Financing Authority, California, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 9/01/26 – AGM Insured
9/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,076,060
 
 
2,350
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
Baa3
   
2,407,082
 
 
6,195
 
Peralta Community College District, Alameda County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2006, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 8/01/37 – AGM Insured
8/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
6,357,867
 
 
6,000
 
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Orange County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 0.000%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
   
1,381,560
 
 
5,000
 
Riverside County Asset Leasing Corporation, California, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Riverside County Hospital Project, Series 1997, 0.000%, 6/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A1
   
2,049,950
 
 
3,205
 
San Diego Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – AGM Insured
5/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,473,387
 
 
5,000
 
Santa Monica Community College District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005C, 0.000%, 8/01/26 – NPFG Insured
8/15 at 58.09
Aa1
   
2,231,500
 
 
2,460
 
Santee School District, County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation, Election 2006, Series 2008D, 0.000%, 8/01/33 – AGC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
659,501
 
 
3,000
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005F, 4.750%, 5/15/25 – AGM Insured
5/13 at 101.00
AA+
   
3,148,050
 
 
2,000
 
Yuma Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007B, 0.000%, 8/01/33 – AMBAC Insured
8/17 at 45.45
Aa2
   
517,840
 
 
100,165
 
Total California
       
60,547,956
 
     
Colorado – 5.9% (4.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,435
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 7/01/34
7/19 at 100.00
AA
   
3,604,311
 
 
1,500
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Series 2007, 5.250%, 5/15/42
5/17 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,357,800
 
 
5,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40
No Opt. Call
AA
   
4,943,750
 
 
1,150
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Poudre Valley Health System, Series 2005C, 5.250%, 3/01/40 – AGM Insured
9/18 at 102.00
AA+
   
1,172,057
 
 
1,500
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Senior Lien Series 2006, 4.625%, 12/01/30 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
11/16 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,269,690
 
     
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B:
           
 
1,420
 
0.000%, 9/01/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
674,429
 
 
9,615
 
0.000%, 9/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
3,938,112
 
 
13,000
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 0.000%, 9/01/34 – NPFG Insured
9/20 at 45.40
Baa1
   
2,644,720
 
 
5,000
 
Ebert Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.350%, 12/01/37 – RAAI Insured
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
3,582,650
 
     
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010:
           
 
2,500
 
6.500%, 1/15/30
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
2,678,000
 
 
3,115
 
6.000%, 1/15/34
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
3,193,155
 
 
47,235
 
Total Colorado
       
29,058,674
 
 
44
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
District of Columbia – 2.9% (1.9% of Total Investments)
           
     
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001:
           
$
2,170
 
6.250%, 5/15/24
11/11 at 101.00
A1
 
$
2,171,063
 
 
5,580
 
6.500%, 5/15/33
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
5,824,850
 
 
5,000
 
District of Columbia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998B, 6.000%, 6/01/19 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
6,049,350
 
 
12,750
 
Total District of Columbia
       
14,045,263
 
     
Florida – 4.2% (2.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
750
 
Jacksonville, Florida, Better Jacksonville Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 4.625%, 10/01/25
1/12 at 100.00
A1
   
750,510
 
 
4,000
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Miami International Airport, Series 2010B, 5.000%, 10/01/28
10/20 at 100.00
A2
   
4,129,080
 
 
1,950
 
Palm Beach County School Board, Florida, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002D, 5.250%, 8/01/20 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12) – AGM Insured
8/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,023,028
 
 
9,250
 
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Southwest Annexation District 1B, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/40 – NPFG Insured
7/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
8,486,320
 
 
2,685
 
South Broward Hospital District, Florida, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/21 – NPFG Insured
5/16 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,841,589
 
 
2,500
 
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health Systems of South Florida, Tender Option Bond Trust 11151, 17.894%, 2/15/15 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
2,491,400
 
 
21,135
 
Total Florida
       
20,721,927
 
     
Georgia – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
Medical Center Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Inc. Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 8/01/38 – AGC Insured
8/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,289,920
 
     
Illinois – 23.2% (15.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,470
 
Chicago Board of Education, Cook County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/41 (WI/DD, Settling 11/01/11)
12/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,470,515
 
     
Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Tax Revenues, Series 1998B-1:
           
 
3,855
 
0.000%, 12/01/25 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,837,023
 
 
3,025
 
0.000%, 12/01/31 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
954,448
 
 
1,500
 
Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Tax Revenues, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 12/01/26 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,614,405
 
 
15,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, Second Lien Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, O’Hare International Airport, Series 2001A, 5.375%, 1/01/32 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
A2
   
15,000,886
 
     
Chicago, Illinois, Second Lien Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, O’Hare International Airport, Series 2001C:
           
 
3,770
 
5.100%, 1/01/26 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
A2
   
3,771,282
 
 
5,460
 
5.250%, 1/01/32 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
A2
   
5,459,236
 
 
5,000
 
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Chicago, Refunding Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/13 at 100.00
Aa1
   
5,063,050
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Central DuPage Health, Series 2009B, 5.500%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
AA
   
1,555,455
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 8/15/47 – AGC Insured (UB)
8/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,017,680
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Edward Health Services Corporation, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 2/01/40 – AMBAC Insured
2/18 at 100.00
A+
   
1,002,260
 
 
2,875
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 1/01/37
1/18 at 100.00
Baa1
   
2,870,918
 
 
10,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Palos Community Hospital, Series 2010C, 5.125%, 5/15/35
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
9,972,700
 
 
3,975
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 8/01/37
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
3,659,584
 
 
2,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Series 2011C, 5.500%, 8/15/41
2/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,634,500
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
45

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
5,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 8/15/30
8/18 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
4,603,800
 
 
10,000
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Condell Medical Center, Series 2002, 5.750%, 5/15/22 (Pre-refunded 5/15/12)
5/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
10,294,400
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Midwest Care Center I Inc., Series 2001, 5.950%, 2/20/36
2/12 at 101.00
Aaa
   
2,027,860
 
 
4,605
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 1997, 5.250%, 8/01/17 – AMBAC Insured
2/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
4,609,283
 
 
8,945
 
Lake and McHenry Counties Community Unit School District 118, Wauconda, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B, 0.000%, 1/01/21 – AGM Insured
1/15 at 74.44
Aa3
   
5,775,518
 
 
9,000
 
McHenry County Community Unit School District 200, Woodstock, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006B, 0.000%, 1/15/23 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
5,319,630
 
 
2,335
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Refunding Series 2010B-2, 5.000%, 6/15/50
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
2,282,136
 
     
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A:
           
 
6,700
 
0.000%, 12/15/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
3,676,759
 
 
2,920
 
5.000%, 12/15/28 – NPFG Insured
6/12 at 101.00
AAA
   
2,939,944
 
 
1,100
 
0.000%, 12/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
262,735
 
 
3,805
 
0.000%, 6/15/41 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
650,046
 
 
8,910
 
University of Illinois, Auxiliary Facilities Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 4/01/27 – NPFG Insured
4/16 at 100.00
Aa2
   
9,160,282
 
 
7,500
 
Valley View Public Schools, Community Unit School District 365U of Will County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 0.000%, 11/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AA
   
3,541,575
 
 
135,750
 
Total Illinois
       
114,027,910
 
     
Indiana – 2.4% (1.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Hospital Authority of Delaware County, Indiana, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cardinal Health System, Series 2006, 5.250%, 8/01/36
8/16 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,808,880
 
 
2,750
 
Indiana Finance Authority, Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds, CWA Authority Project, Series 2011B, 5.000%, 10/01/41
10/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,796,145
 
 
2,805
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Deaconess Hospital Inc., Series 2004A, 5.375%, 3/01/34 – AMBAC Insured
3/14 at 100.00
A
   
2,815,126
 
 
2,000
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Series 2007, 5.500%, 3/01/37
3/17 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,968,940
 
 
2,225
 
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/42 – NPFG Insured
1/17 at 100.00
A+
   
2,274,106
 
 
11,780
 
Total Indiana
       
11,663,197
 
     
Iowa – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,100
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.625%, 6/01/46
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
2,224,126
 
     
Kansas – 1.6% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,790
 
Kansas Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 3/01/23 (UB)
3/14 at 100.00
AAA
   
4,092,518
 
 
3,710
 
Overland Park Development Corporation, Kansas, First Tier Revenue Bonds, Overland Park Convention Center, Series 2007A, 5.125%, 1/01/22 – AMBAC Insured
1/17 at 100.00
Baa3
   
3,503,316
 
 
7,500
 
Total Kansas
       
7,595,834
 
     
Kentucky – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Louisville Arena Project Revenue Bonds, Louisville Arena Authority, Inc., Series 2008-A1, 6.000%, 12/01/33 – AGC Insured
6/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,064,970
 
     
Louisiana – 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,000
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, Series 2007A, 5.375%, 5/15/43
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
4,717,950
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Louisiana (continued)
           
$
2,545
 
Louisiana State, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 6/01/32 – AMBAC Insured
6/12 at 100.00
Aa1
 
$
2,590,021
 
 
1,275
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.500%, 5/15/30
11/11 at 101.00
A1
   
1,276,645
 
 
8,820
 
Total Louisiana
       
8,584,616
 
     
Maine – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
     
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Series 2011:
           
 
1,000
 
6.750%, 7/01/36
7/21 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,039,430
 
 
210
 
6.750%, 7/01/41
7/21 at 100.00
Baa3
   
216,741
 
 
1,210
 
Total Maine
       
1,256,171
 
     
Massachusetts – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,410
 
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010B, 5.000%, 1/01/32
1/20 at 100.00
A
   
4,603,467
 
 
500
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CareGroup Inc., Series 2008E-1 &2, 5.125%, 7/01/38
7/18 at 100.00
A–
   
495,655
 
 
2,300
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Suffolk University Issue, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 7/01/39
7/19 at 100.00
BBB
   
2,307,567
 
 
7,210
 
Total Massachusetts
       
7,406,689
 
     
Michigan – 6.4% (4.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
540
 
Detroit, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 4/01/19 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
4/13 at 100.00
BB
   
475,162
 
 
7,745
 
Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Remarketed Series 1998A, 5.250%, 7/01/21 – NPFG Insured
7/17 at 100.00
A+
   
8,162,843
 
 
8,125
 
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2005II, 5.000%, 10/15/29 – AMBAC Insured
10/15 at 100.00
Aa3
   
8,319,269
 
 
2,000
 
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006IA, 0.000%, 10/15/21 – FGIC Insured
10/16 at 79.00
Aa3
   
1,260,220
 
 
7,500
 
Michigan Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Edison Company, Series 2002C, 5.450%, 12/15/32 – SYNCORA GTY Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 100.00
BBB+
   
7,503,900
 
 
5,900
 
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Series 2001M, 5.250%, 11/15/35 – NPFG Insured
11/11 at 100.00
A1
   
5,832,386
 
 
31,810
 
Total Michigan
       
31,553,780
 
     
Minnesota – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,275
 
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Subordinate Lien Series 2005C, 5.000%, 1/01/31 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
A
   
2,311,787
 
     
Mississippi – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,475
 
Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, Series 2004B-1, 5.000%, 9/01/24 (UB)
9/14 at 100.00
AA
   
2,550,240
 
     
Missouri – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,500
 
Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Mass Transit Sales Tax Appropriation Bonds, Metrolink Cross County Extension Project, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 10/01/32 – AGM Insured
10/13 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,519,485
 
 
5,000
 
Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B-1, 0.000%, 4/15/28 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
2,095,600
 
 
6,500
 
Total Missouri
       
3,615,085
 
     
Nebraska – 1.3% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
6,100
 
Omaha Convention Hotel Corporation, Nebraska, Convention Center Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/01/35 – AMBAC Insured
2/17 at 100.00
Aa3
   
6,236,518
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
47

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Nevada – 1.7% (1.2% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,950
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 5.625%, 1/01/32 – AMBAC Insured (5)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
448,500
 
 
5,040
 
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Water Improvement Series 2003A Refunding, 5.000%, 6/01/32 – FGIC Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,083,949
 
 
2,500
 
Reno, Nevada, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, Trust 2634, 18.534%,7/01/31 – BHAC Insured (IF)
7/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,838,000
 
 
9,490
 
Total Nevada
       
8,370,449
 
     
New Hampshire – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,000
 
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elliot Hospital Obligated Group Issue, Series 2009A, 6.125%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
4,914,400
 
     
New Jersey – 7.3% (4.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
16,840
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Series 2006A, 0.000%, 7/01/35
1/17 at 39.39
BBB
   
3,618,579
 
 
14,865
 
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Home Buyer Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2000CC, 5.850%, 10/01/25 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
15,267,396
 
 
1,905
 
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A, 5.550%, 5/01/27 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/12 at 100.00
A+
   
1,904,943
 
 
20,000
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C, 0.000%, 12/15/33 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
5,553,000
 
 
4,925
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002, 5.750%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
5,083,240
 
 
6,500
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007-1A, 5.000%, 6/01/41
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
4,327,895
 
 
65,035
 
Total New Jersey
       
35,755,053
 
     
New York – 3.9% (2.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,005
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Non State Supported Debt, Vassar College, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/46
7/17 at 100.00
AA
   
5,190,736
 
 
2,000
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.250%, 2/15/47
No Opt. Call
A
   
2,034,400
 
 
7,000
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, State Service Contract Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.125%, 1/01/29
7/12 at 100.00
AA–
   
7,151,270
 
 
4,825
 
New York State Mortgage Agency, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 79, 5.300%, 4/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/12 at 100.00
Aa1
   
4,826,158
 
 
18,830
 
Total New York
       
19,202,564
 
     
North Carolina – 2.2% (1.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Carolinas HealthCare System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 1/15/47
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,019,170
 
 
5,535
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993B, 5.500%, 1/01/17 – FGIC Insured
1/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
5,549,612
 
 
1,900
 
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 1/01/39 – AGC Insured
1/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,047,003
 
 
10,435
 
Total North Carolina
       
10,615,785
 
     
Ohio – 5.6% (3.8% of Total Investments)
           
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
3,045
 
5.375%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
2,405,702
 
 
1,180
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
909,202
 
 
2,700
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
2,041,416
 
 
2,755
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
1,999,469
 
 
7,995
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
5,679,488
 
 
14,800
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-3, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
BB–
   
10,338,540
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Ohio (continued)
           
$
1,730
 
Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 11/15/41
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
 
$
1,894,523
 
 
3,750
 
Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University Hospitals Health System Inc., Series 2007A, Trust 2812, 12.773%, 1/15/46 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
1/17 at 100.00
A
   
2,288,850
 
 
37,955
 
Total Ohio
       
27,557,190
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Economic Development Authority, Gaming Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Fort Sill Apache Casino, Series 2011A, 8.500%, 8/25/26
8/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
998,130
 
 
1,675
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds, Integris Baptist Medical Center, Series 2008B, 5.250%, 8/15/38
8/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,737,260
 
 
2,235
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. John Health System, Series 2004, 5.000%, 2/15/24
2/14 at 100.00
A
   
2,278,337
 
 
4,910
 
Total Oklahoma
       
5,013,727
 
     
Pennsylvania – 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,250
 
Erie Water Authority, Pennsylvania, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 12/01/43 – AGM Insured
12/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,291,713
 
 
3,250
 
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-96A, 4.650%, 10/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,149,283
 
 
8,550
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009E, 0.000%, 12/01/38
12/27 at 100.00
A–
   
6,688,238
 
 
5,000
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured
6/26 at 100.00
AA–
   
4,246,550
 
 
18,050
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
15,375,784
 
     
Puerto Rico – 3.3% (2.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
800
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002D, 0.000%, 7/01/31 – AMBAC Insured
7/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
729,352
 
 
2,200
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002D, 0.000%, 7/01/31 (Pre-refunded 7/01/17) – AMBAC Insured
7/17 at 100.00
Baa1 (4)
   
2,467,696
 
     
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A:
           
 
12,000
 
0.000%, 8/01/32
8/26 at 100.00
A+
   
10,515,480
 
 
1,000
 
6.000%, 8/01/42
8/19 at 100.00
A+
   
1,080,840
 
 
23,890
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
1,546,639
 
 
39,890
 
Total Puerto Rico
       
16,340,007
 
     
Rhode Island – 1.6% (1.1% of Total Investments)
           
     
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corporation, Homeownership Opportunity 57-B Bond Program, Series 2008, Trust 1177:
           
 
1,500
 
9.596%, 4/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF)
4/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,531,530
 
 
1,000
 
9.669%, 4/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF)
4/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,016,280
 
 
5,440
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.125%, 6/01/32
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
5,442,394
 
 
7,940
 
Total Rhode Island
       
7,990,204
 
     
South Carolina – 5.9% (4.0% of Total Investments)
           
     
Greenville County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2002:
           
 
5,500
 
6.000%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 101.00
AA (4)
   
5,893,690
 
 
4,500
 
6.000%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 101.00
Aaa
   
4,822,110
 
 
3,750
 
Greenwood County, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Self Memorial Hospital, Series 2001, 5.500%, 10/01/31
4/12 at 100.00
A+
   
3,751,425
 
 
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Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
South Carolina (continued)
           
$
2,500
 
Lexington County Health Service District, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, 5.750%, 11/01/28 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13)
11/13 at 100.00
AA– (4)
 
$
2,760,225
 
 
2,950
 
Medical University Hospital Authority, South Carolina, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 2/15/22 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
Baa1
   
3,180,779
 
 
21,565
 
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, South Carolina, Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A-2, 0.000%, 1/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A–
   
7,858,070
 
 
875
 
South Carolina Housing Finance and Development Authority, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A-2, 6.000%, 7/01/20 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
Aa1
   
900,340
 
 
41,640
 
Total South Carolina
       
29,166,639
 
     
South Dakota – 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,390
 
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Industrial Revenue Refunding Bonds, Great Plains Hotel Corporation, Series 1989, 8.500%, 11/01/16 (Pre-refunded 10/15/14) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
10/14 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
3,943,384
 
 
1,280
 
South Dakota Education Loans Inc., Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 1998-1K, 5.600%, 6/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
B3
   
963,200
 
 
1,750
 
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sioux Valley Hospitals, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 11/01/31
11/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,781,658
 
 
6,420
 
Total South Dakota
       
6,688,242
 
     
Tennessee – 4.9% (3.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,125
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mountain States Health Alliance, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.000%, 7/01/38
7/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
3,249,844
 
 
5,000
 
Knox County Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System of East Tennessee Inc., Series 2002, 6.500%, 4/15/31
4/12 at 101.00
A1
   
5,135,500
 
 
20,060
 
Knox County Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Covenant Health, Series 2002A, 0.000%, 1/01/17 – AGM Insured
1/13 at 80.49
AA–
   
15,540,482
 
 
28,185
 
Total Tennessee
       
23,925,826
 
     
Texas – 17.9% (12.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,110
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/13 at 101.00
Ca
   
1,330,389
 
 
1,000
 
Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, Series 2005B. Remarketed, 6.125%, 4/01/45
4/20 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,030,060
 
 
1,000
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,009,510
 
 
4,080
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Travis and Williamson Counties, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/35 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
3,651,274
 
 
3,000
 
Conroe Independent School District, Montgomery County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Schoolhouse Series 2005C, 5.000%, 2/15/30
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
3,168,600
 
 
5,500
 
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AMBAC Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
5,522,110
 
 
2,720
 
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Hidalgo County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2005, 5.000%, 2/15/30
2/15 at 100.00
AAA
   
2,893,781
 
 
2,000
 
Ennis Independent School District, Ellis County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 8/15/28
8/16 at 54.64
Aaa
   
890,640
 
 
1,550
 
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, Texas, Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Valero Energy Corporation, Series 2001, 6.650%, 4/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,556,634
 
 
1,000
 
Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 8/15/27 – FGIC Insured
8/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,060,930
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
           
$
7,570
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H, 0.000%, 11/15/31 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
 
$
1,761,463
 
 
5,000
 
Houston Community College System, Texas, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 2/15/26 (Pre-refunded 2/15/13) – AMBAC Insured (UB)
2/13 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
5,299,700
 
 
5,000
 
Houston, Texas, First Lien Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 11/15/35 – AGM Insured
11/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,153,650
 
     
Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B:
           
 
3,250
 
0.000%, 9/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,559,740
 
 
4,130
 
0.000%, 9/01/26 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,858,830
 
 
9,000
 
Matagorda County Navigation District 1, Texas, Collateralized Revenue Refunding Bonds, Houston Light and Power Company, Series 1997, 5.125%, 11/01/28 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
A3
   
9,396,000
 
 
5,000
 
Midland Independent School District, Midland County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/15/32
2/17 at 100.00
AAA
   
5,370,250
 
 
7,000
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2008I, 0.000%, 1/01/43
1/25 at 100.00
A2
   
6,458,200
 
 
340
 
Panhandle Regional Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1991A, 7.500%, 5/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
343,958
 
 
2,040
 
Pflugerville Independent School District, Travis County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 2/15/30
2/15 at 100.00
AAA
   
2,154,648
 
 
2,210
 
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/01/19
12/13 at 100.00
A
   
2,292,853
 
 
4,700
 
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, Texas, Power Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 10/01/21
10/12 at 100.00
Baa2
   
4,784,083
 
 
4,375
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Tender Option Bond Trust 1197, 9.091%, 5/15/39 (IF) (6)
11/17 at 100.00
AA–
   
4,311,125
 
 
2,890
 
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White HealthCare Project, Series 2010, 5.500%, 8/15/45
8/20 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,957,453
 
 
3,335
 
Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Water Financial Assistance, Tender Option Bond Trust 3479, 13.334%, 2/01/17 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
4,019,542
 
     
White Settlement Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006:
           
 
9,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/36
8/15 at 33.75
AAA
   
2,563,281
 
 
9,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/41
8/15 at 25.73
AAA
   
1,947,354
 
 
7,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/45
8/15 at 20.76
AAA
   
1,223,560
 
 
1,415
 
Winter Garden Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, GNMA/FNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1994, 6.950%, 10/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,417,321
 
 
2,000
 
Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 0.000%, 8/15/26
8/15 at 57.10
AAA
   
991,440
 
 
121,545
 
Total Texas
       
87,978,379
 
     
Utah – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,565
 
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Revenue Bonds, Payson Power Project, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 4/01/24 – AGM Insured (UB)
4/13 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,652,592
 
     
Vermont – 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)
           
     
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Fletcher Allen Health Care Inc., Series 2000A:
           
 
3,720
 
6.125%, 12/01/15 – AMBAC Insured
12/11 at 100.00
Baa1
   
3,728,556
 
 
4,265
 
6.250%, 12/01/16 – AMBAC Insured
12/11 at 100.00
Baa1
   
4,274,383
 
 
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Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Vermont (continued)
           
$
710
 
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Bonds, Series 2000-13A, 5.950%, 11/01/25 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
$
731,698
 
 
8,695
 
Total Vermont
       
8,734,637
 
     
Virginia – 1.1% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,500
 
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facilities Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Goodwin House, Inc., Series 2007A, 5.125%, 10/01/42
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,410,420
 
 
5,000
 
Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 10/01/41 – AGC Insured
10/26 at 100.00
AA+
   
4,105,750
 
 
6,500
 
Total Virginia
       
5,516,170
 
     
Washington – 4.2% (2.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,750
 
FYI Properties, Washington, Lease Revenue Bonds, Washington State Department of Information Services Project, Series 2009, 5.500%, 6/01/39
6/19 at 100.00
AA
   
3,999,675
 
 
2,500
 
King County School District 001 Seattle, Washington, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 6/01/12
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
2,569,525
 
 
2,500
 
Port of Seattle, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.000%, 4/01/31 – FGIC Insured
4/12 at 100.00
Aa2
   
2,501,650
 
 
7,225
 
Port of Seattle, Washington, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Terminal 18, Series 1999B, 6.000%, 9/01/20 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
7,338,577
 
 
2,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Series 2009A, 6.000%, 1/01/33
7/19 at 100.00
A
   
2,082,620
 
 
2,500
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center of Seattle, Series 2007, 5.700%, 12/01/32
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
2,056,050
 
 
20,475
 
Total Washington
       
20,548,097
 
     
West Virginia – 1.4% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
6,725
 
West Virginia University, University Revenue Improvement Bonds, West Virginia University Projects, Series 2004C, 5.000%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured
10/14 at 100.00
Aa3
   
6,962,729
 
     
Wisconsin – 2.4% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,565
 
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, Wisconsin, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002, 6.125%, 6/01/27 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
3,685,105
 
 
5,000
 
Madison, Wisconsin, Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Madison Gas and Electric Company Projects, Series 2002A, 5.875%, 10/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
AA–
   
5,020,350
 
 
1,400
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Divine Savior Hospital Inc., Series 1999, 5.700%, 6/01/28 – ACA Insured
12/11 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,399,874
 
 
2,140
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Services Inc., Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/15/33
8/13 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,910,207
 
 
12,105
 
Total Wisconsin
       
12,015,536
 
$
921,170
 
Total Investments (cost $720,517,605) – 146.9%
       
722,145,966
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (2.6)%
       
(12,610,000
     
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (51.4)% (7)
       
(252,500,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 7.1%
       
34,416,544
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
     
$
491,452,510
 
 
52
 
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(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
 (3)
 
Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(5)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing security, in the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(6)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(7)
 
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments are 35.0%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements
.
Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc.
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Alaska – 2.3% (1.5% of Total Investments)
           
$
6,110
 
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, General Housing Purpose Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 12/01/27 – FGIC Insured (UB)
12/14 at 100.00
AA+
 
$
6,285,052
 
     
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A:
           
 
3,930
 
5.000%, 6/01/32
6/14 at 100.00
BB–
   
2,811,011
 
 
13,835
 
5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
BB–
   
8,770,145
 
 
23,875
 
Total Alaska
       
17,866,208
 
     
Arizona – 4.0% (2.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,475
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Blood Systems Inc., Series 2004, 4.750%, 4/01/25
4/14 at 100.00
A
   
3,480,595
 
 
5,350
 
Arizona Tourism and Sports Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility Project, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/28 – NPFG Insured
7/13 at 100.00
A1
   
5,350,482
 
 
1,190
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32
7/17 at 100.00
A
   
1,200,639
 
 
1,000
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
1,170,350
 
 
7,780
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40
No Opt. Call
A+
   
7,969,132
 
 
2,350
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,440,875
 
 
1,000
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 10/01/40
10/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
950,790
 
     
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A:
           
 
2,725
 
5.125%, 1/01/27 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12)
1/12 at 101.00
N/R (4)
   
2,774,704
 
 
5,615
 
5.125%, 1/01/27 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12)
1/12 at 101.00
Aa1 (4)
   
5,717,418
 
 
30,485
 
Total Arizona
       
31,054,985
 
     
Arkansas – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
     
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Cancer Research Center Project, Series 2006:
           
 
2,500
 
0.000%, 7/01/36 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
741,200
 
 
19,800
 
0.000%, 7/01/46 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
3,343,626
 
 
4,000
 
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Revenue Bonds, Medical Sciences Campus, Series 2004B, 5.000%, 11/01/34 – NPFG Insured
11/14 at 100.00
Aa2
   
4,144,640
 
 
26,300
 
Total Arkansas
       
8,229,466
 
     
California – 20.9% (13.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
12,500
 
Anaheim Public Finance Authority, California, Subordinate Lease Revenue Bonds, Public Improvement Project, Series 1997C, 0.000%, 9/01/35 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
2,525,000
 
 
1,000
 
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.750%, 5/01/17 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12)
5/12 at 101.00
Aaa
   
1,037,740
 
 
6,000
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Adventist Health System/West, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 3/01/33
3/13 at 100.00
A
   
5,880,060
 
 
2,675
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Insured Revenue Bonds, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Series 1997B, 5.125%, 8/01/27 – NPFG Insured
2/12 at 100.00
A2
   
2,675,428
 
 
2,335
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series 2010A, 5.750%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
Baa2
   
2,281,902
 
 
14,600
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 2/01/28
8/13 at 100.00
A1
   
14,990,404
 
 
25,000
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 4.750%, 3/01/35 – NPFG Insured
3/16 at 100.00
A1
   
24,126,489
 
      California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010:            
 
3,500
 
5.250%, 3/01/30
3/20 at 100.00
A1
   
3,652,075
 
 
10,000
 
5.500%, 11/01/35
11/20 at 100.00
A1
   
10,532,900
 
 
54
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
16,000
 
California State, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/01/37
6/17 at 100.00
A1
 
$
16,034,080
 
 
1,360
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series 2005A, 5.250%, 7/01/30
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,208,523
 
 
3,600
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. Joseph Health System, Series 2007A, 5.750%, 7/01/47 – FGIC Insured
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,651,552
 
 
5,000
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 2/01/23
2/12 at 100.00
A1
   
5,043,500
 
 
4,855
 
California, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999, 4.750%, 4/01/29 – NPFG Insured
4/12 at 100.00
A1
   
4,854,951
 
 
2,710
 
Chula Vista Elementary School District, San Diego County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2004, 5.000%, 9/01/29 – NPFG Insured
9/12 at 102.00
Baa1
   
2,423,689
 
 
3,400
 
Coachella Valley Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation, Election 2005 Series 2010C, 0.000%, 8/01/33 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
834,292
 
 
1,000
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 1999, 5.875%, 1/15/27 – NPFG Insured
1/14 at 101.00
Baa1
   
1,000,080
 
 
8,500
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A, 5.000%, 1/01/35 – NPFG Insured
1/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
7,037,235
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
           
 
2,500
 
4.500%, 6/01/27
6/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
2,023,000
 
 
10,595
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
7,486,215
 
 
1,500
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
976,800
 
 
2,000
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A-2, 5.000%, 7/01/22 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
2,214,800
 
 
5,000
 
Los Angeles Unified School District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006F, 5.000%, 7/01/30 – FGIC Insured
7/16 at 100.00
Aa2
   
5,222,550
 
 
2,735
 
Los Gatos Union School District, Santa Clara County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2001, Series 2003B, 5.000%, 8/01/30 – AGM Insured
8/13 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,798,999
 
 
3,300
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Prepay Contracts, Series 2009B, 6.500%, 11/01/39
No Opt. Call
A
   
3,722,367
 
 
3,290
 
Murrieta Valley Unified School District Public Financing Authority, California, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 9/01/26 – AGM Insured
9/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,415,119
 
 
5,000
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010, 6.000%, 11/01/30
11/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
4,933,150
 
 
9,145
 
Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community Development Project, Series 1999, 0.000%, 8/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
   
2,514,966
 
 
1,830
 
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, California, Water Utility Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3504, 19.608%, 2/01/33 (IF)
8/19 at 100.00
Aa2
   
2,496,413
 
     
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Orange County, California, Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A:
           
 
7,210
 
0.000%, 1/15/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
2,998,495
 
 
30,000
 
0.000%, 1/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
4,218,300
 
 
3,000
 
San Mateo County Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006C, 0.000%, 9/01/30 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
1,096,950
 
 
4,495
 
Stockton-East Water District, California, Certificates of Participation, Refunding Series 2002B, 0.000%, 4/01/28 – FGIC Insured
4/12 at 38.12
A
   
1,594,197
 
 
1,500
 
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 5.500%, 6/01/45
6/15 at 100.00
BB–
   
968,565
 
 
2,175
 
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, Senior Series 2001A, 4.750%, 6/01/25
6/14 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,838,397
 
 
3,000
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005F, 4.750%, 5/15/25 – AGM Insured
5/13 at 101.00
AA+
   
3,148,050
 
 
222,310
 
Total California
       
163,457,233
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
55

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Colorado – 5.3% (3.5% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,500
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Series 2007, 5.250%, 5/15/42
5/17 at 100.00
BBB+
 
$
1,357,800
 
 
11,830
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40
No Opt. Call
AA
   
11,696,913
 
 
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Poudre Valley Health System, Series 2005C, 5.250%, 3/01/40 – AGM Insured
9/18 at 102.00
AA+
   
1,019,180
 
 
11,700
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2010A, 0.000%, 9/01/41
No Opt. Call
Baa2
   
1,416,051
 
 
6,525
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B, 0.000%, 9/01/26 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
2,488,635
 
 
43,000
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B, 0.000%, 9/01/33 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
9,624,260
 
     
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A:
           
 
1,000
 
0.000%, 9/01/28 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
329,500
 
 
7,000
 
0.000%, 9/01/34 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
1,451,310
 
 
1,180
 
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010A, 5.375%, 6/01/31
6/20 at 100.00
Aa3
   
1,253,231
 
     
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010:
           
 
6,500
 
6.500%, 1/15/30
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
6,962,800
 
 
3,750
 
6.000%, 1/15/41
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
3,820,838
 
 
94,985
 
Total Colorado
       
41,420,518
 
     
Florida – 1.6% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Miami International Airport, Series 2010A-1, 5.375%, 10/01/41
10/20 at 100.00
A2
   
2,574,825
 
 
2,500
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Miami International Airport, Series 2010B, 5.000%, 10/01/30
10/20 at 100.00
A2
   
2,544,000
 
 
5,000
 
Orlando Utilities Commission, Florida, Subordinate Lien Water and Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 10/01/21
No Opt. Call
Aa1
   
5,268,600
 
 
2,000
 
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Southwest Annexation District 1B, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/33 – NPFG Insured
7/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,893,520
 
 
12,000
 
Total Florida
       
12,280,945
 
     
Georgia – 1.7% (1.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,250
 
DeKalb County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Anticipation Certificates Revenue Bonds, DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 9/01/30
9/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,290,950
 
 
2,500
 
Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 7.625%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,553,875
 
 
4,050
 
Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Northeast Georgia Health Services Inc., Series 2010B, 5.125%, 2/15/40
No Opt. Call
A+
   
3,909,020
 
 
5,000
 
Medical Center Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Inc. Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 8/01/38 – AGC Insured
8/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,483,200
 
 
12,800
 
Total Georgia
       
13,237,045
 
     
Illinois – 16.7% (10.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,470
 
Chicago Board of Education, Cook County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/41 (WI/DD, Settling 11/01/11)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,470,515
 
     
Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Tax Revenues, Series 2001C:
           
 
1,000
 
5.500%, 12/01/18 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AGM Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA– (4)
   
1,004,420
 
 
3,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/20 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AGM Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA– (4)
   
3,012,030
 
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AGM Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA– (4)
   
2,008,020
 
     
Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Tax Revenues, Series 1998B-1:
           
 
9,400
 
0.000%, 12/01/14 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
8,826,036
 
 
4,400
 
0.000%, 12/01/15 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
3,949,484
 
 
56
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
1,100
 
Chicago Transit Authority, Illinois, Sales Tax Receipts Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.250%, 12/01/40 (WI/DD, Settling 11/04/11)
12/21 at 100.00
AA
 
$
1,135,156
 
 
32,670
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, City Colleges, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/32 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
9,658,559
 
 
190
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 1/01/18 – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
Aa3
   
194,000
 
     
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A:
           
 
70
 
5.000%, 1/01/18 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
Aa3 (4)
   
72,225
 
 
6,190
 
5.000%, 1/01/18 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
Aa3 (4)
   
6,386,780
 
 
13,400
 
Chicago, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, Midway Airport, Series 1998A, 5.125%, 1/01/35 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
A
   
13,114,446
 
 
2,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, Third Lien General Airport Revenue Bonds, O’Hare International Airport, Series 2003C-2, 5.250%, 1/01/30 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/14 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,003,700
 
 
5,000
 
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Chicago, Refunding Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/13 at 100.00
Aa1
   
5,063,050
 
     
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Educational Advancement Foundation Fund, University Center Project, Series 2002:
           
 
3,000
 
6.625%, 5/01/17 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12)
5/12 at 101.00
Aaa
   
3,126,180
 
 
1,800
 
6.000%, 5/01/22 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12)
5/12 at 101.00
Aaa
   
1,870,092
 
 
1,050
 
Illinois Finance Authority, General Obligation Debt Certificates, Local Government Program – Kankakee County, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/20 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
A2
   
1,092,315
 
 
15,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Illinois, Northwestern University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/42 (UB)
12/15 at 100.00
AAA
   
15,694,650
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 8/15/47 – AGC Insured (UB)
8/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,017,680
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Edward Health Services Corporation, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 2/01/40 – AMBAC Insured
2/18 at 100.00
A+
   
1,002,260
 
 
2,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 1/01/37
1/18 at 100.00
Baa1
   
2,496,450
 
 
4,200
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 2009, 5.500%, 4/01/34
No Opt. Call
A+
   
4,262,328
 
 
5,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 8/15/43 (Pre-refunded 8/15/14)
8/14 at 100.00
N/R (4)
   
5,644,550
 
 
5,725
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2009, 7.000%, 8/15/44
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
6,014,628
 
 
2,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Series 2011C, 5.500%, 8/15/41
2/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,634,500
 
 
4,115
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Educational Advancement Fund Inc., Refunding Series 2007A, 5.250%, 5/01/34
5/17 at 100.00
Baa3
   
3,760,328
 
 
5,025
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002, 5.625%, 1/01/28
1/13 at 100.00
A–
   
5,026,809
 
 
2,335
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Refunding Series 2010B-2, 5.000%, 6/15/50
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
2,282,136
 
 
8,750
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 1994B, 0.000%, 6/15/28 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
3,479,788
 
 
2,370
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 12/15/28 – NPFG Insured
6/12 at 101.00
AAA
   
2,386,187
 
 
918
 
Montgomery, Illinois, Lakewood Creek Project Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 4.700%, 3/01/30 – RAAI Insured
3/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
775,288
 
 
3,500
 
Northfield Township High School District 225, Cook County, Illinois, Glenbrook, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2007B, 0.000%, 12/01/23
12/16 at 72.44
AAA
   
2,057,615
 
 
12,780
 
Will County School District 122, New Lenox, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation School Series 2004D, 0.000%, 11/01/24 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
6,678,572
 
 
165,458
 
Total Illinois
       
130,200,777
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
57

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Indiana – 2.3% (1.5% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,600
 
Crown Point Multi-School Building Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Crown Point Community School Corporation, Series 2000, 0.000%, 1/15/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
$
1,443,962
 
 
2,750
 
Indiana Finance Authority, Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds, CWA Authority Project, Series 2011B, 5.000%, 10/01/41
10/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,796,145
 
 
2,000
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Deaconess Hospital Inc., Series 2004A, 5.375%, 3/01/34 – AMBAC Insured
3/14 at 100.00
A
   
2,007,220
 
 
3,240
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Marion General Hospital, Series 2002, 5.625%, 7/01/19 – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
A+
   
3,282,347
 
 
2,400
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Community Hospitals of Indiana, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/01/35 – AMBAC Insured
5/15 at 100.00
A
   
2,346,456
 
 
6,420
 
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 1998A, 4.625%, 8/15/28 – NPFG Insured
2/12 at 100.00
AA–
   
6,421,284
 
 
19,410
 
Total Indiana
       
18,297,414
 
     
Iowa – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
     
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C:
           
 
4,000
 
5.375%, 6/01/38
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
2,932,800
 
 
7,000
 
5.625%, 6/01/46
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
5,022,220
 
 
11,000
 
Total Iowa
       
7,955,020
 
     
Kansas – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,750
 
Wamego, Kansas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Kansas Gas and Electric Company, Series 2004, 5.300%, 6/01/31 – NPFG Insured
6/14 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,783,933
 
 
3,730
 
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, Kansas, Sales Tax Special Obligation Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds Redevelopment Project Area B – Major Multi-Sport Athletic Complex Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2010B, 0.000%, 6/01/21
No Opt. Call
BBB
   
2,240,089
 
 
5,480
 
Total Kansas
       
4,024,022
 
     
Kentucky – 1.3% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
6,015
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Owensboro Medical Health System, Series 2010B, 6.375%, 3/01/40
6/20 at 100.00
Baa2
   
6,297,585
 
 
1,000
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Louisville Arena Project Revenue Bonds, Louisville Arena Authority, Inc., Series 2008-A1, 6.000%, 12/01/33 – AGC Insured
6/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,064,970
 
 
2,500
 
Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project 74, Series 2002, 5.375%, 2/01/18 (Pre-refunded 2/01/12) – AGM Insured
2/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,532,425
 
 
9,515
 
Total Kentucky
       
9,894,980
 
     
Louisiana – 5.2% (3.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
10,000
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Series 1998A, 5.750%, 7/01/25 – AGM Insured (UB)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
11,054,600
 
 
4,095
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Series 2004, 5.250%, 7/01/33 – NPFG Insured
7/14 at 100.00
Baa1
   
4,193,321
 
 
9,000
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 5/15/47
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
8,637,030
 
 
5,500
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Tulane University, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 7/01/32 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
N/R (4)
   
5,674,845
 
 
3,000
 
Louisiana State, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 6/01/32 – AMBAC Insured
6/12 at 100.00
Aa1
   
3,053,070
 
 
8,305
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
11/11 at 101.00
A–
   
8,310,481
 
 
39,900
 
Total Louisiana
       
40,923,347
 
     
Maine – 0.1% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,050
 
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Series 2011, 6.750%, 7/01/41
7/21 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,083,705
 
 
58
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Maryland – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,500
 
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Healthcare, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 1/01/26
1/22 at 100.00
Baa2
 
$
2,572,575
 
     
Massachusetts – 2.8% (1.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,125
 
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010B, 5.000%, 1/01/37
1/20 at 100.00
A
   
3,249,031
 
 
500
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CareGroup Inc., Series 2008E-1 &2, 5.125%, 7/01/38
7/18 at 100.00
A–
   
495,655
 
 
7,405
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Series 2002K, 5.500%, 7/01/32 (UB)
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
9,602,508
 
 
2,300
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Suffolk University Issue, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 7/01/39
7/19 at 100.00
BBB
   
2,307,567
 
 
6,000
 
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ogden Haverhill Project, Series 1998A, 5.600%, 12/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
A–
   
6,019,080
 
 
425
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Revenue Bonds, MWRA Loan Program, Subordinate Series 1999A, 5.750%, 8/01/29
2/12 at 100.00
AAA
   
426,441
 
 
19,755
 
Total Massachusetts
       
22,100,282
 
     
Michigan – 4.5% (2.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Series 2010, 5.250%, 5/15/36 – AGM Insured
5/20 at 100.00
Aa3
   
2,049,020
 
 
3,790
 
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Detroit City School District, Series 2005, 5.000%, 6/01/20 – AGM Insured
6/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,888,123
 
     
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2005II:
           
 
7,975
 
5.000%, 10/15/25 – AMBAC Insured
10/15 at 100.00
Aa3
   
8,268,400
 
 
10,470
 
5.000%, 10/15/26 – AMBAC Insured
10/15 at 100.00
Aa3
   
10,812,578
 
 
5,500
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Refunding Series 2009, 5.625%, 11/15/29
11/19 at 100.00
A1
   
5,690,190
 
 
3,050
 
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.875%, 6/01/42
6/18 at 100.00
B2
   
2,735,789
 
 
1,150
 
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39
9/18 at 100.00
A1
   
1,366,534
 
 
33,935
 
Total Michigan
       
34,810,634
 
     
Minnesota – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,655
 
Dakota and Washington Counties Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1988, 8.450%, 9/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (ETM)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
4,956,509
 
     
Mississippi – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,875
 
Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, Series 2004B-1, 5.000%, 9/01/24 (UB)
9/14 at 100.00
AA
   
1,932,000
 
     
Missouri – 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,400
 
Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Mass Transit Sales Tax Appropriation Bonds, Metrolink Cross County Extension Project, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 10/01/23 – AGM Insured
10/13 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,540,520
 
 
15,000
 
Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B-1, 0.000%, 4/15/28 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
6,286,800
 
 
15,350
 
Springfield Public Building Corporation, Missouri, Lease Revenue Bonds, Jordan Valley Park Projects, Series 2000A, 0.000%, 6/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
5,084,534
 
 
32,750
 
Total Missouri
       
13,911,854
 
     
Nevada – 7.3% (4.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
34,470
 
Clark County School District, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002C, 5.000%, 6/15/20 (Pre-refunded 6/15/12) – NPFG Insured
6/12 at 100.00
AA (4)
   
35,493,759
 
 
14,515
 
Clark County, Nevada, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 7/01/42
1/20 at 100.00
Aa3
   
14,936,225
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
59

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Nevada (continued)
           
$
6,845
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 0.000%, 1/01/23 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
$
820,031
 
 
3,000
 
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003B Refunding, 5.000%, 6/01/25 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – NPFG Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
3,152,070
 
 
2,500
 
Reno, Nevada, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, Trust 2634, 18.534%, 7/01/31 – BHAC Insured (IF)
7/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,838,000
 
 
61,330
 
Total Nevada
       
57,240,085
 
     
New Hampshire – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,000
 
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elliot Hospital Obligated Group Issue, Series 2009A, 6.125%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
4,914,400
 
     
New Jersey – 5.6% (3.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
New Jersey Building Authority, State Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 12/15/21 (Pre-refunded 12/15/12) – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
1,052,220
 
 
600
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters University Hospital, Refunding Series 2011, 6.000%, 7/01/26
7/21 at 100.00
BBB–
   
613,404
 
 
1,500
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters University Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/37
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,438,755
 
 
10,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Series 2006A, 0.000%, 7/01/36
1/17 at 37.38
BBB
   
2,007,800
 
 
2,025
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2001B, 6.000%, 12/15/19 (Pre-refunded 12/15/11) – NPFG Insured
12/11 at 100.00
A+ (4)
   
2,039,378
 
 
3,200
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.500%, 6/15/22 (Pre-refunded 6/15/13)
6/13 at 100.00
Aaa
   
3,465,088
 
     
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C:
           
 
20,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/33 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
5,553,000
 
 
20,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/35 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
   
4,664,400
 
 
20,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
   
4,369,800
 
     
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002:
           
 
1,495
 
5.750%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
1,543,034
 
 
1,000
 
6.125%, 6/01/42 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
1,034,310
 
     
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003:
           
 
9,420
 
6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
Aaa
   
10,367,558
 
 
1,850
 
6.250%, 6/01/43 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
Aaa
   
2,021,495
 
 
5,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007-1A, 4.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
3,360,350
 
 
97,090
 
Total New Jersey
       
43,530,592
 
     
New York – 9.5% (6.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
275
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Insured Revenue Bonds, Fordham University, Series 1998, 5.000%, 7/01/28 – NPFG Insured
1/12 at 100.00
A2
   
275,201
 
 
2,250
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Insured Revenue Bonds, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Series 1994A, 5.150%, 7/01/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A–
   
2,389,230
 
 
5,005
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Non State Supported Debt, Vassar College, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/46
7/17 at 100.00
AA
   
5,190,736
 
 
2,400
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.250%, 2/15/47
No Opt. Call
A
   
2,441,280
 
 
1,320
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.500%, 2/15/47 – NPFG Insured
2/17 at 100.00
A
   
1,201,886
 
 
13,600
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 4.500%, 11/15/32 – AGM Insured (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
AA–
   
13,712,608
 
 
4,865
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002A, 5.750%, 8/01/16
8/12 at 100.00
AA
   
5,039,459
 
 
135
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002A, 5.750%, 8/01/16 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12)
8/12 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
   
140,571
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
New York (continued)
           
     
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002G:
           
$
690
 
5.000%, 8/01/17
8/12 at 100.00
AA
 
$
710,886
 
 
5,430
 
5.750%, 8/01/18
8/12 at 100.00
AA
   
5,631,833
 
     
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002G:
           
 
260
 
5.000%, 8/01/17 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12)
8/12 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
   
269,272
 
 
5,115
 
5.750%, 8/01/18 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12)
8/12 at 100.00
AA (4)
   
5,326,096
 
 
11,540
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Consolidated Revenue Bonds, One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Series 2002, 5.000%, 11/01/20 – AGM Insured
11/12 at 101.00
AA+
   
12,110,307
 
     
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010:
           
 
8,550
 
5.500%, 12/01/31
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
8,604,207
 
 
2,755
 
6.000%, 12/01/36
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
2,860,269
 
 
7,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New York, Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, State Contingency Contract Secured, Series 2011B, 5.000%, 6/01/18
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
8,092,350
 
 
71,190
 
Total New York
       
73,996,191
 
     
North Carolina – 3.4% (2.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Carolinas HealthCare System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 1/15/47
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,019,170
 
 
9,790
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Duke University, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/41
10/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
10,153,894
 
 
4,000
 
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health System Revenue Bonds, Mission St. Joseph’s Health System, Series 2007, 4.500%, 10/01/31 (UB)
10/17 at 100.00
AA
   
3,874,480
 
 
1,000
 
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Duke University Health System, Series 2009A, 5.000%, 6/01/39
6/19 at 100.00
AA
   
1,021,790
 
 
665
 
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Series 1998A, 4.750%, 12/01/28 – NPFG Insured
12/11 at 100.00
A1
   
655,411
 
 
7,500
 
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency 1, Catawba Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 1/01/19 – NPFG Insured
1/13 at 100.00
A
   
7,830,600
 
 
25,955
 
Total North Carolina
       
26,555,345
 
     
Ohio – 6.5% (4.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
10,000
 
American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., General Revenue Bonds, Prairie State Energy Campus Project Series 2008A, 5.250%, 2/15/43
2/18 at 100.00
A1
   
10,447,900
 
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
1,055
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
812,888
 
 
2,925
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
2,211,534
 
 
5,040
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
3,657,830
 
 
2,715
 
6.000%, 6/01/42
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
1,978,855
 
 
5,730
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
4,070,477
 
 
10,000
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-3, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
BB–
   
6,985,500
 
     
Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002:
           
 
2,165
 
5.250%, 6/01/19 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,280,200
 
 
2,600
 
5.250%, 6/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,738,346
 
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/22 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,101,020
 
 
10,000
 
Columbus City School District, Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 4.250%, 12/01/32 – AGM Insured (UB)
12/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
9,896,600
 
 
2,885
 
Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 11/15/41
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,159,364
 
 
57,115
 
Total Ohio
       
50,340,514
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.9% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,400
 
Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Economic Development Authority, Gaming Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Fort Sill Apache Casino, Series 2011A, 8.500%, 8/25/26
8/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,397,382
 
 
3,500
 
Grand River Dam Authority, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 6/01/40
6/20 at 100.00
A
   
3,748,080
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
61

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Oklahoma (continued)
           
$
1,675
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds, Integris Baptist Medical Center, Series 2008B, 5.250%, 8/15/38
8/18 at 100.00
AA–
 
$
1,737,260
 
 
6,040
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint John Health System, Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/15/42
2/17 at 100.00
A
   
6,093,998
 
 
2,000
 
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 4.500%, 1/01/47 – FGIC Insured
1/17 at 100.00
A
   
2,001,900
 
 
14,615
 
Total Oklahoma
       
14,978,620
 
     
Oregon – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
90
 
Oregon Housing and Community Services Department, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004H, 5.125%, 1/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/14 at 100.00
Aa2
   
92,572
 
     
Pennsylvania – 5.0% (3.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.625%, 8/15/39
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
2,085,560
 
 
220
 
Allentown, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.500%, 10/01/19 – FGIC Insured
10/13 at 100.00
A1
   
235,308
 
 
8,000
 
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, FHA Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, New Regional Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/01/33
8/20 at 100.00
AA
   
8,280,160
 
 
1,500
 
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-96A, 4.650%, 10/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,453,515
 
 
2,600
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 12/01/31 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
Aa3
   
2,788,006
 
 
5,000
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured
6/26 at 100.00
AA–
   
4,246,550
 
 
7,800
 
Philadelphia Gas Works, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, General Ordinance, Fourth Series 1998, 5.000%, 8/01/32 – AGM Insured
8/13 at 100.00
AA+
   
7,822,074
 
     
Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B:
           
 
6,000
 
5.625%, 8/01/19 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12) – FGIC Insured
8/12 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
   
6,242,040
 
 
5,500
 
5.625%, 8/01/20 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12) – FGIC Insured
8/12 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
   
5,721,870
 
 
38,620
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
38,875,083
 
     
Puerto Rico – 8.8% (5.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 6.000%, 7/01/44
7/18 at 100.00
Baa2
   
2,593,450
 
 
7,000
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2010XX, 5.750%, 7/01/36
7/20 at 100.00
A3
   
7,352,520
 
 
5,000
 
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 0.000%, 7/01/42 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
604,600
 
 
5,000
 
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 8/01/27 – AGM Insured
8/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,010,750
 
 
1,600
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/20
7/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,605,824
 
 
8,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/32
8/26 at 100.00
A+
   
7,010,320
 
 
13,125
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2010A, 0.000%, 8/01/33
8/29 at 100.00
A+
   
9,400,650
 
 
4,310
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2010C, 5.250%, 8/01/41
8/20 at 100.00
A+
   
4,374,564
 
     
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A:
           
 
50,000
 
0.000%, 8/01/47 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
5,220,500
 
 
86,250
 
0.000%, 8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
5,583,825
 
 
15,000
 
5.250%, 8/01/57 (UB) (5)
8/17 at 100.00
Aa2
   
15,424,800
 
 
1,500
 
Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/29
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
1,577,265
 
 
3,405
 
Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33
5/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
3,204,309
 
 
202,690
 
Total Puerto Rico
       
68,963,377
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
     
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A:
           
$
2,765
 
6.125%, 6/01/32
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
2,766,217
 
 
2,065
 
6.250%, 6/01/42
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,894,741
 
 
4,830
 
Total Rhode Island
       
4,660,958
 
     
South Carolina – 6.3% (4.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
24,725
 
Greenville County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 12/01/22 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 101.00
Aaa
   
26,361,301
 
     
Horry County School District, South Carolina, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A:
           
 
5,840
 
5.000%, 3/01/20 (Pre-refunded 3/01/12)
3/12 at 100.00
Aa1 (4)
   
5,933,557
 
 
5,140
 
5.000%, 3/01/21 (Pre-refunded 3/01/12)
3/12 at 100.00
Aa1 (4)
   
5,222,343
 
     
Medical University Hospital Authority, South Carolina, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A:
           
 
5,240
 
5.250%, 8/15/20 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
Baa1
   
5,494,140
 
 
3,000
 
5.250%, 2/15/24 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
Baa1
   
3,189,180
 
 
7,600
 
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, South Carolina, Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A-2, 0.000%, 1/01/31 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A–
   
2,609,916
 
 
51,545
 
Total South Carolina
       
48,810,437
 
     
South Dakota – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,325
 
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sioux Valley Hospitals, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 11/01/34
11/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,336,501
 
     
Tennessee – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,000
 
Knox County Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System of East Tennessee Inc., Series 2002, 6.375%, 4/15/22
4/12 at 101.00
A1
   
4,121,160
 
     
Texas – 10.6% (6.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
535
 
Alamo Community College District, Bexar County, Texas, Combined Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.375%, 11/01/16 – AGM Insured
11/11 at 100.00
AA+
   
537,215
 
 
1,500
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.750%, 1/01/31
1/21 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,515,825
 
 
5,500
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Travis and Williamson Counties, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/45 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
4,756,180
 
 
4,000
 
Conroe Independent School District, Montgomery County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Schoolhouse Series 2005C, 5.000%, 2/15/30
No Opt. Call
AAA
   
4,224,800
 
 
3,570
 
Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 11/01/22 – SYNCORA GTY Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/14 at 100.00
A+
   
3,652,039
 
 
3,065
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.625%, 11/01/21 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/11 at 100.00
A+
   
3,071,007
 
 
3,250
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Junior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.250%, 11/15/40 – NPFG Insured
11/11 at 100.00
Baa1
   
2,718,755
 
 
15,680
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Third Lien Series 2004-A3, 0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured
11/24 at 55.69
Baa1
   
2,900,800
 
 
2,700
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001G, 5.250%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
11/11 at 100.00
Baa1
   
2,527,146
 
     
Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B:
           
 
4,130
 
0.000%, 9/01/26 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,858,830
 
 
4,865
 
0.000%, 9/01/27 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
2,036,927
 
 
1,185
 
Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.625%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,185,616
 
 
6,000
 
Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 8/15/34
8/14 at 33.33
AAA
   
1,750,020
 
 
2,735
 
Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 5/15/12
No Opt. Call
A1
   
2,803,758
 
 
17,915
 
Matagorda County Navigation District 1, Texas, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Houston Industries Inc., Series 1998B, 5.150%, 11/01/29 – NPFG Insured
5/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
17,780,100
 
 
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Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
           
$
2,500
 
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, Texas, Power Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.750%, 10/01/21 – RAAI Insured
10/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
2,537,375
 
 
11,300
 
San Antonio, Texas, Electric and Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 1992, 5.000%, 2/01/17 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
AA+ (4)
   
12,553,283
 
 
4,375
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Tender Option Bond Trust 1197, 9.091%, 5/15/39 (IF) (5)
11/17 at 100.00
AA–
   
4,311,125
 
 
2,890
 
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White HealthCare Project, Series 2010, 5.500%, 8/15/45
8/20 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,957,453
 
     
White Settlement Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006:
           
 
9,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/38
8/15 at 30.30
AAA
   
2,297,998
 
 
9,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/39
8/15 at 28.63
AAA
   
2,170,275
 
 
6,610
 
0.000%, 8/15/42
8/15 at 24.42
AAA
   
1,340,574
 
 
7,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/43
8/15 at 23.11
AAA
   
1,364,409
 
 
129,635
 
Total Texas
       
82,851,510
 
     
Utah – 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
7,155
 
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Revenue Bonds, Payson Power Project, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 4/01/25 – AGM Insured (UB)
4/13 at 100.00
AA–
   
7,318,277
 
     
Virginia – 2.6% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
10,000
 
Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail Capital Appreciation, Series 2010B, 0.000%, 10/01/44
10/28 at 100.00
BBB+
   
6,696,800
 
 
11,000
 
Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 10/01/41 – AGC Insured
10/26 at 100.00
AA+
   
9,032,650
 
 
3,500
 
Virginia Public Building Authority, Public Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 8/01/12
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
3,625,370
 
     
Virginia Resources Authority, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002:
           
 
500
 
5.000%, 4/01/18
4/12 at 102.00
AA
   
518,605
 
 
500
 
5.000%, 4/01/19
4/12 at 102.00
AA
   
518,605
 
 
25,500
 
Total Virginia
       
20,392,030
 
     
Washington – 5.7% (3.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,305
 
Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbia Generating Station – Nuclear Project 2, Series 2002B, 5.350%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – AGM Insured
7/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
3,417,767
 
 
3,445
 
Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbia Generating Station – Nuclear Project 2, Series 2002B, 5.350%, 7/01/18 – AGM Insured
7/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,552,622
 
 
2,500
 
Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbia Generating Station, Series 2002A, 5.750%, 7/01/17 – NPFG Insured
7/12 at 100.00
Aa1
   
2,585,600
 
 
3,750
 
FYI Properties, Washington, Lease Revenue Bonds, Washington State Department of Information Services Project, Series 2009, 5.500%, 6/01/39
6/19 at 100.00
AA
   
3,999,675
 
 
3,780
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Series 2011A, 5.625%, 1/01/35
1/21 at 100.00
A
   
3,833,714
 
 
5,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Providence Health Care Services, Series 2006A, 4.625%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured (UB)
10/16 at 100.00
AA
   
4,858,700
 
 
6,955
 
Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 6.500%, 6/01/26
6/13 at 100.00
A3
   
7,073,444
 
     
Washington State, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002C:
           
 
7,000
 
5.000%, 1/01/21 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12) – AGM Insured
1/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
7,056,210
 
 
7,960
 
5.000%, 1/01/22 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12) – AGM Insured
1/12 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
8,023,919
 
 
43,695
 
Total Washington
       
44,401,651
 
     
West Virginia – 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
6,725
 
West Virginia University, University Revenue Improvement Bonds, West Virginia University Projects, Series 2004C, 5.000%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured
10/14 at 100.00
Aa3
   
6,962,729
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Wisconsin – 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
     
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, Wisconsin, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002:
           
$
75
 
6.125%, 6/01/27 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
 
$
77,527
 
 
3,380
 
6.375%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
3,498,773
 
 
2,225
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Aurora Health Care Inc., Series 1999A, 5.600%, 2/15/29
2/12 at 100.00
A3
   
2,225,490
 
 
3,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fort Healthcare Inc., Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/29
5/14 at 100.00
BBB+
   
3,001,710
 
 
2,255
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Services Inc., Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/15/33
8/13 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,012,858
 
 
10,935
 
Total Wisconsin
       
10,816,358
 
     
Wyoming – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,035
 
Campbell County, Wyoming Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Bonds, Basin Electric Power Cooperative – Dry Fork Station Facilities, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 7/15/39
7/19 at 100.00
A1
   
2,210,661
 
 
4,000
 
Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, 2008 Series A, 5.375%, 1/01/42
1/18 at 100.00
A2
   
4,194,080
 
 
6,035
 
Total Wyoming
       
6,404,741
 
$
1,634,113
 
Total Investments (cost $1,179,969,123) – 153.4%
       
1,197,772,650
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (7.9)%
       
(61,410,000
     
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (49.7)% (6)
       
(388,400,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 4.2%
       
33,097,991
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
     
$
781,060,641
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(5)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(6)
 
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments are 32.4%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
65

 
 

 
 
 
 
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.6% (1.1% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,010
 
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 2006C-2, 5.000%, 11/15/39
11/16 at 100.00
AA+
 
$
2,044,391
 
     
Birmingham Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Alabama, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System Inc., Series 2005A:
           
 
1,200
 
5.250%, 11/15/20
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,199,112
 
 
400
 
5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
   
345,976
 
 
1,000
 
Montgomery BMC Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Alabama, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Medical Center, Series 2004C, 5.250%, 11/15/29 (Pre-refunded 11/15/14)
11/14 at 100.00
A3 (4)
   
1,133,170
 
 
4,610
 
Total Alabama
       
4,722,649
 
     
Alaska – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
BB–
   
633,910
 
     
Arizona – 7.8% (5.0% of Total Investments)
           
     
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health Network, Series 2005B:
           
 
100
 
5.250%, 12/01/24
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
98,316
 
 
135
 
5.250%, 12/01/25
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
130,419
 
 
7,000
 
Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Revenue Bonds, Civic Plaza, Series 2005B, 0.000%, 7/01/39 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA
   
6,952,960
 
 
7,500
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 1/01/25 (Pre-refunded 1/01/13) (UB)
1/13 at 100.00
Aa1 (4)
   
7,906,125
 
     
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A:
           
 
2,045
 
5.250%, 1/01/15 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12)
1/12 at 101.00
N/R (4)
   
2,082,730
 
 
3,955
 
5.250%, 1/01/15 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12)
1/12 at 101.00
Aa1 (4)
   
4,027,970
 
 
1,200
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,088,364
 
 
21,935
 
Total Arizona
       
22,286,884
 
     
Arkansas – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,155
 
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, State Facility Revenue Bonds, Department of Correction Special Needs Unit Project, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 11/01/25 – AGM Insured
11/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,290,399
 
     
California – 20.3% (12.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
10,000
 
Anaheim Public Finance Authority, California, Public Improvement Project Lease Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 4.375%, 3/01/37 – FGIC Insured
9/17 at 100.00
A1
   
8,736,800
 
 
1,350
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Southern California, Series 2005, 4.750%, 10/01/28
10/15 at 100.00
Aa1
   
1,394,483
 
 
1,975
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004I, 4.950%, 7/01/26 (Mandatory put 7/01/14)
No Opt. Call
A+
   
2,146,193
 
 
1,700
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Providence Health & Services, Series 2009B, 5.500%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
AA
   
1,786,105
 
 
4,900
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 6/01/23 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
A1
   
5,216,197
 
 
500
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 7/01/39
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
403,415
 
 
1,600
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente System, Series 2001C, 5.250%, 8/01/31
8/16 at 100.00
A+
   
1,627,760
 
 
1,025
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3175, 13.584%, 5/15/14 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,223,040
 
 
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Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Chula Vista, California, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, Series 1996A, 5.300%, 7/01/21
6/14 at 102.00
A+
 
$
1,054,340
 
 
5,045
 
Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Redevelopment Project, Capital Appreciation Series 2011A, 0.000%, 11/01/27
11/21 at 61.42
A
   
1,491,907
 
 
25,000
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A, 0.000%, 1/01/17 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
   
22,994,496
 
 
450
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
Aaa
   
493,830
 
 
3,500
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
2,279,200
 
 
6,005
 
Los Angeles Unified School District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005E, 5.000%, 7/01/22 – AMBAC Insured
7/15 at 100.00
Aa2
   
6,543,709
 
 
4,615
 
Riverside County Redevelopment Agency Jurupa Valley Project Area 2011, California, Tax Allocation Bonds Series B, 0.000%, 10/01/38
No Opt. Call
A–
   
650,207
 
     
San Diego County, California, Certificates of Participation, Burnham Institute, Series 2006:
           
 
100
 
5.000%, 9/01/21
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
   
98,092
 
 
110
 
5.000%, 9/01/23
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
   
104,520
 
 
68,875
 
Total California
       
58,244,294
 
     
Colorado – 8.8% (5.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Series 2005, 5.000%, 6/01/29
6/16 at 100.00
A–
   
954,360
 
 
1,150
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Parkview Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.000%, 9/01/25
9/14 at 100.00
A3
   
1,154,957
 
 
400
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Poudre Valley Health Care, Series 2005F, 5.000%, 3/01/25
3/15 at 100.00
A
   
401,884
 
 
750
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Vail Valley Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.000%, 1/15/17
1/15 at 100.00
A–
   
785,745
 
     
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006:
           
 
4,060
 
5.000%, 11/15/23 – FGIC Insured
11/16 at 100.00
A+
   
4,388,698
 
 
6,800
 
5.000%, 11/15/24 – FGIC Insured
11/16 at 100.00
A+
   
7,297,896
 
 
8,940
 
5.000%, 11/15/25 – FGIC Insured
11/16 at 100.00
A+
   
9,535,315
 
 
660
 
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Senior Limited Property Tax Supported Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, 6.125%, 12/01/41 – AGM Insured
12/20 at 100.00
AA+
   
717,915
 
 
23,760
 
Total Colorado
       
25,236,770
 
     
Florida – 2.0% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Tampa Electric Company Project, Series 2002, 5.100%, 10/01/13
10/12 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,575,200
 
 
105
 
Marion County Hospital District, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Munroe Regional Medical Center, Series 2007, 5.000%, 10/01/34
10/17 at 100.00
A3
   
100,911
 
 
1,000
 
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Hospital Revenue, Baptist Health System Obligation Group, Series 2007, 5.000%, 8/15/42
8/17 at 100.00
AA
   
999,140
 
 
2,150
 
Sumter County, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
6/16 at 100.00
A
   
2,186,421
 
 
5,755
 
Total Florida
       
5,861,672
 
     
Georgia – 4.7% (3.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
8,050
 
George L. Smith II World Congress Center Authority, Atlanta, Georgia, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Domed Stadium Project, Series 2000, 5.500%, 7/01/20 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
Baa1
   
8,063,041
 
 
1,000
 
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Georgia, Gas Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 3/15/20
No Opt. Call
A
   
997,810
 
 
4,105
 
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Combustion Turbine Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.125%, 11/01/17 – NPFG Insured
11/13 at 100.00
A1
   
4,399,493
 
 
13,155
 
Total Georgia
       
13,460,344
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
67

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Hawaii – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,250
 
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds, Hawaiian Electric Company Inc., Series 1999D, 6.150%, 1/01/20 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
Baa1
 
$
2,269,688
 
     
Idaho – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
30
 
Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1996E, 6.350%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
Aa1
   
30,073
 
     
Madison County, Idaho, Hospital Revenue Certificates of Participation, Madison Memorial Hospital, Series 2006:
           
 
500
 
5.250%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
450,275
 
 
200
 
5.250%, 9/01/37
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
165,326
 
 
730
 
Total Idaho
       
645,674
 
     
Illinois – 14.8% (9.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
Bensenville, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/15/30 – AGM Insured
12/21 at 100.00
AA+
   
3,058,350
 
 
415
 
Chicago Public Building Commission, Illinois, General Obligation Lease Certificates, Chicago Board of Education, Series 1990B, 7.000%, 1/01/15 – NPFG Insured (ETM)
No Opt. Call
BBB (4)
   
456,309
 
 
850
 
Chicago Transit Authority, Illinois, Sales Tax Receipts Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.250%, 12/01/40 (WI/DD, Settling 11/04/11)
12/21 at 100.00
AA
   
877,166
 
 
8,670
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, City Colleges, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/24 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
4,751,333
 
 
5,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/33 – AMBAC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,041,400
 
 
2,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, Midway Airport, Series 1996A, 5.500%, 1/01/29 – NPFG Insured
1/12 at 100.00
A
   
2,001,460
 
 
785
 
Chicago, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, Midway Airport, Series 1998B, 5.000%, 1/01/35 – NPFG Insured
1/12 at 100.00
A
   
784,992
 
 
8,500
 
Chicago, Illinois, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.750%, 11/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
9,853,370
 
 
200
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Proctor Hospital, Series 2006, 5.125%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
172,236
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Condell Medical Center, Series 2002, 5.500%, 5/15/32 (Pre-refunded 5/15/12)
5/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
1,028,090
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Illinois FIRST Program, Series 2002, 5.500%, 2/01/17 (Pre-refunded 2/01/12) – FGIC Insured
2/12 at 100.00
A+ (4)
   
1,519,920
 
     
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, Second Tier Conference Center and Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B:
           
 
850
 
5.250%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
B–
   
589,118
 
 
1,750
 
5.250%, 1/01/30
1/16 at 100.00
B–
   
1,230,285
 
     
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Refunding Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 1996A:
           
 
10,575
 
0.000%, 12/15/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
5,803,243
 
 
10,775
 
0.000%, 12/15/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
5,492,233
 
 
55,870
 
Total Illinois
       
42,659,505
 
     
Indiana – 3.3% (2.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,275
 
Anderson School Building Corporation, Madison County, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2003, 5.500%, 7/15/23 (Pre-refunded 1/15/14) – AGM Insured
1/14 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,512,123
 
 
6,180
 
Crown Point Multi-School Building Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Crown Point Community School Corporation, Series 2000, 0.000%, 1/15/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
   
3,660,785
 
 
1,250
 
Portage, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/15/23
7/16 at 100.00
A
   
1,260,850
 
 
1,700
 
Saint Joseph County, Indiana, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, University of Notre Dame du Lac Project, Refunding Series 2009, 5.000%, 3/01/36
3/18 at 100.00
Aaa
   
1,804,448
 
 
1,000
 
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Madison Center Inc., Series 2005, 5.250%, 2/15/28 (5)
2/15 at 100.00
N/R
   
171,480
 
 
12,405
 
Total Indiana
       
9,409,686
 
 
68
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Iowa – 1.0% (0.6% of Total Investments)
           
$
4,000
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.500%, 6/01/42
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
2,898,160
 
     
Kentucky – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,700
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Owensboro Medical Health System, Series 2010A, 6.500%, 3/01/45
No Opt. Call
Baa2
   
1,791,800
 
 
510
 
Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Kentucky, Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/16 at 100.00
A+
   
510,306
 
 
2,210
 
Total Kentucky
       
2,302,106
 
     
Louisiana – 6.5% (4.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,310
 
Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Revenue Bonds, St. Dominic Assisted Care Facility, Series 1995, 6.850%, 9/01/25
3/12 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,312,568
 
 
1,500
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 5/15/47
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,439,505
 
     
Louisiana State, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A:
           
 
825
 
4.750%, 5/01/39 – AGM Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
Aa1
   
838,522
 
 
8,880
 
4.500%, 5/01/41 – FGIC Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
Aa1
   
8,772,730
 
 
5
 
Louisiana State, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, Trust 660, 15.833%, 5/01/34 – FGIC Insured (IF)
5/16 at 100.00
Aa1
   
4,759
 
 
3,950
 
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2002A, 5.700%, 4/01/14
No Opt. Call
BBB
   
4,247,435
 
 
2,090
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
11/11 at 101.00
A–
   
2,091,379
 
 
18,560
 
Total Louisiana
       
18,706,898
 
     
Maine – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,130
 
Maine State Housing Authority, Single Family Mortgage Purchase Bonds, Series 2004A-2, 5.000%, 11/15/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/13 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,149,696
 
     
Maryland – 1.3% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health, Series 2004, 5.375%, 8/15/24
8/14 at 100.00
A2
   
2,084,540
 
 
1,500
 
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Western Maryland Health, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 7/01/36 – NPFG Insured
7/16 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,500,225
 
 
3,500
 
Total Maryland
       
3,584,765
 
     
Massachusetts – 4.2% (2.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
7,500
 
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010B, 5.000%, 1/01/37
1/20 at 100.00
A
   
7,797,675
 
 
1,000
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hampshire College, Series 2004, 5.625%, 10/01/24
10/14 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,013,470
 
 
3,000
 
Massachusetts State, Special Obligation Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 1/01/24 (Pre-refunded 1/01/14) – FGIC Insured
1/14 at 100.00
A1 (4)
   
3,287,850
 
 
11,500
 
Total Massachusetts
       
12,098,995
 
     
Michigan – 3.9% (2.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,925
 
Detroit, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 4/01/17 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
4/13 at 100.00
BB
   
2,656,807
 
 
4,600
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2006B, 4.625%, 7/01/34 – FGIC Insured
7/16 at 100.00
A
   
4,238,440
 
 
815
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/31
12/16 at 100.00
AA
   
828,676
 
 
185
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 12/01/16)
12/16 at 100.00
N/R (4)
   
218,095
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
69

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Michigan (continued)
           
$
170
 
Monroe County Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Mercy Memorial Hospital Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.500%, 6/01/35
6/16 at 100.00
BBB–
 
$
155,344
 
 
3,025
 
Wayne County, Michigan, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Series 2002C, 5.375%, 12/01/19 – FGIC Insured
12/12 at 100.00
A2
   
3,141,402
 
 
11,720
 
Total Michigan
       
11,238,764
 
     
Minnesota – 4.9% (3.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,350
 
Cohasset, Minnesota, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Allete Inc., Series 2004, 4.950%, 7/01/22
7/14 at 100.00
A2
   
4,481,544
 
 
1,000
 
Duluth Economic Development Authority, Minnesota, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Benedictine Health System – St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic, Series 2004, 5.250%, 2/15/21 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14)
2/14 at 100.00
N/R (4)
   
1,104,280
 
 
2,290
 
Minneapolis-St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, HealthPartners Inc., Series 2003, 6.000%, 12/01/20
12/13 at 100.00
A3
   
2,454,949
 
 
530
 
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of St. Thomas, Series 2004-5Y, 5.250%, 10/01/19
10/14 at 100.00
A2
   
569,241
 
 
1,000
 
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 10/01/19
10/14 at 100.00
A3
   
1,074,620
 
 
1,000
 
Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose, Refunding Series 2010D, 5.000%, 8/01/18
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
1,208,590
 
 
3,000
 
St. Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, Office Building at Cedar Street, Series 2003, 5.250%, 12/01/20
12/13 at 100.00
AA
   
3,213,270
 
 
13,170
 
Total Minnesota
       
14,106,494
 
     
Mississippi – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,325
 
Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, Series 2004B-1, 5.000%, 9/01/24
9/14 at 100.00
AA
   
2,395,680
 
     
Missouri – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
100
 
Hannibal Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/01/22
3/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
101,255
 
 
2,880
 
Joplin Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Freeman Health System, Series 2004, 5.500%, 2/15/24
2/15 at 102.00
BBB+
   
2,924,438
 
 
2,980
 
Total Missouri
       
3,025,693
 
     
Nebraska – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,580
 
Douglas County Hospital Authority 2, Nebraska, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Nebraska Medical Center, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/15/16
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
1,787,091
 
 
390
 
Grand Island, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 1977, 6.100%, 9/01/12 (ETM)
3/12 at 100.00
A1 (4)
   
408,701
 
 
515
 
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Separate Electric System Revenue Bonds, Nebraska City 2, Series 2006A, 19.838%, 8/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
808,648
 
 
2,485
 
Total Nebraska
       
3,004,440
 
     
Nevada – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,000
 
Clark County, Nevada, Airport Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2010B, 5.750%, 7/01/42
1/20 at 100.00
Aa3
   
4,294,480
 
     
New Hampshire – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,110
 
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Dartmouth College, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-7W, 14.507%, 6/01/39 (IF) (7)
6/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,468,208
 
     
New Jersey – 6.5% (4.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction Bonds, Series 2005P, 5.250%, 9/01/24
9/15 at 100.00
A+
   
1,069,330
 
 
2,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.625%, 7/01/32 (WI/DD, Settling 11/10/11)
7/21 at 100.00
BBB
   
2,001,300
 
 
3,000
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.500%, 6/15/24 (Pre-refunded 6/15/13)
6/13 at 100.00
Aaa
   
3,248,520
 
 
70
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
New Jersey (continued)
           
     
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C:
           
$
25,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/35 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
 
$
5,830,500
 
 
10,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
   
2,184,900
 
 
1,500
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/19 – FGIC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
A+
   
1,587,720
 
 
2,500
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured
1/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,623,225
 
 
45,000
 
Total New Jersey
       
18,545,495
 
     
New York – 17.0% (10.9% of Total Investments)
           
     
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, New York, Payment in Lieu of Taxes Revenue Bonds, Barclays Center Project, Series 2009:
           
 
660
 
6.000%, 7/15/30
1/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
686,129
 
 
1,600
 
0.000%, 7/15/44
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
210,752
 
 
1,500
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, State and Local Appropriation Lease Bonds, Upstate Community Colleges, Series 2004B, 5.250%, 7/01/19
7/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,603,320
 
 
1,100
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.750%, 2/15/47
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,166,902
 
 
2,200
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.500%, 2/15/47 – NPFG Insured
2/17 at 100.00
A
   
2,003,144
 
 
7,500
 
Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/25 – FGIC Insured (UB)
6/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
8,132,700
 
 
5,000
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.125%, 11/15/21 – FGIC Insured
11/12 at 100.00
A
   
5,177,150
 
 
2,000
 
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Fiscal Series 2005B, 5.000%, 6/15/23 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
AAA
   
2,191,820
 
 
4,265
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2003D, 5.250%, 10/15/22 (UB)
10/13 at 100.00
AA
   
4,566,493
 
 
1,050
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2004B, 5.250%, 8/01/15
8/14 at 100.00
AA
   
1,168,850
 
 
4,000
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004C-1, 5.250%, 8/15/20 (UB)
8/14 at 100.00
AA
   
4,403,360
 
 
910
 
New York Convention Center Development Corporation, Hotel Unit Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, Trust 2364, 17.026%, 11/15/44 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
11/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,034,160
 
 
3,250
 
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Special School Purpose Revenue Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.250%, 6/01/22
6/13 at 100.00
A+
   
3,426,020
 
     
New York State Thruway Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Residual Series 2005G:
           
 
6,460
 
5.000%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured (UB)
7/15 at 100.00
AA–
   
6,846,373
 
 
2,580
 
5.000%, 1/01/26 – AGM Insured (UB)
7/15 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,722,416
 
 
1,850
 
New York State Urban Development Corporation, Service Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 3/15/24 – AGM Insured (UB)
3/15 at 100.00
AAA
   
2,031,152
 
 
1,000
 
New York State Urban Development Corporation, Subordinate Lien Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.125%, 1/01/22
7/14 at 100.00
A
   
1,057,320
 
 
395
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
414,217
 
 
47,320
 
Total New York
       
48,842,278
 
     
North Carolina – 4.3% (2.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
10,300
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993B, 6.000%, 1/01/22 – CAPMAC Insured
No Opt. Call
A
   
12,383,587
 
     
Ohio – 2.8% (1.8% of Total Investments)
           
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
1,600
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
1,232,816
 
 
1,055
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
765,677
 
 
2,355
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
1,672,945
 
 
4,000
 
Ohio, Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Republic Services Inc., Series 2004, 4.250%, 4/01/33 (Mandatory put 4/01/14) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
BBB
   
4,164,800
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
71

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Ohio (continued)
           
$
250
 
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Ohio, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/25
10/16 at 100.00
A+
 
$
251,375
 
 
9,260
 
Total Ohio
       
8,087,613
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
450
 
Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Oklahoma, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.375%, 9/01/36
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
391,059
 
 
2,705
 
Tulsa County Industrial Authority, Oklahoma, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Health System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/15/36
12/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
2,745,710
 
 
3,155
 
Total Oklahoma
       
3,136,769
 
     
Oregon – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
     
Oregon State, General Obligation Bonds, State Board of Higher Education, Series 2004A:
           
 
1,795
 
5.000%, 8/01/21
8/14 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,956,227
 
 
1,240
 
5.000%, 8/01/23
8/14 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,311,461
 
 
3,035
 
Total Oregon
       
3,267,688
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.1% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 12/01/23 – NPFG Insured
12/15 at 100.00
A1
   
2,144,480
 
 
4,500
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured
6/26 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,821,895
 
 
6,500
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
5,966,375
 
     
Puerto Rico – 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/32
8/26 at 100.00
A+
   
2,628,870
 
     
Rhode Island – 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,060
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 6/01/23
6/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
4,068,282
 
     
South Carolina – 7.7% (4.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
Berkeley County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Securing Assets for Education, Series 2003, 5.250%, 12/01/24
12/13 at 100.00
A1
   
2,594,800
 
 
4,405
 
Dorchester County School District 2, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, GROWTH, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/23
12/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
4,799,468
 
 
3,340
 
Greenville County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 12/01/19 (UB)
12/13 at 100.00
AA
   
3,570,493
 
 
3,620
 
Greenville, South Carolina, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 5/01/21 – AMBAC Insured
5/13 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,708,871
 
 
310
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002A, 5.625%, 11/15/30 (Pre-refunded 11/15/12)
11/12 at 100.00
A3 (4)
   
327,143
 
 
1,190
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002B, 5.625%, 11/15/30
11/12 at 100.00
A–
   
1,190,083
 
     
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Hospital Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series 2003C:
           
 
4,895
 
6.375%, 8/01/34 (Pre-refunded 8/01/13)
8/13 at 100.00
BBB+ (4)
   
5,396,150
 
 
605
 
6.375%, 8/01/34 (Pre-refunded 8/01/13)
8/13 at 100.00
BBB+ (4)
   
666,940
 
 
20,865
 
Total South Carolina
       
22,253,948
 
     
South Dakota – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,750
 
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sioux Valley Hospitals, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 11/01/31
11/14 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,781,658
 
     
Tennessee – 1.3% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,060
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Johnson City Medical Center, Series 1998C, 5.125%, 7/01/25 (Pre-refunded 7/01/23) – NPFG Insured
7/23 at 100.00
Baa1 (4)
   
2,067,231
 
 
72
 
Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Tennessee (continued)
           
$
1,600
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Mountain States Health Alliance, Series 2006A, 5.500%, 7/01/36
7/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
$
1,569,184
 
 
400
 
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007, 5.500%, 11/01/37 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
29,640
 
 
4,060
 
Total Tennessee
       
3,666,055
 
     
Texas – 6.3% (4.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,075
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, TXU Energy Company LLC Project, Series 2003C, 6.750%, 10/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
10/13 at 101.00
CC
   
263,730
 
 
3,000
 
Houston, Texas, First Lien Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 5/15/25 – NPFG Insured
5/14 at 100.00
AA
   
3,251,430
 
     
Kerrville Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital Project, Series 2005:
           
 
400
 
5.250%, 8/15/21
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
408,520
 
 
600
 
5.125%, 8/15/26
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
582,990
 
 
800
 
Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southwest Airlines Company, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/40
11/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
763,384
 
 
2,265
 
Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds, Transmission Services Corporation, Series 2003C, 5.250%, 5/15/25 – AMBAC Insured
5/13 at 100.00
A
   
2,380,402
 
 
950
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F, 5.750%, 1/01/38
1/18 at 100.00
A3
   
979,460
 
 
1,000
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001C, 5.200%, 5/01/28
11/15 at 100.00
CCC
   
235,770
 
 
3,000
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas,
Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 2/15/36
(UB) (7)
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
   
3,022,650
 
 
125
 
Tarrant County Cultural and Educational Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Project, Trust 1031, 17.441%, 2/15/30 (IF) (7)
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
   
128,775
 
     
Texas Tech University, Financing System Revenue Bonds, 9th Series 2003:
           
 
3,525
 
5.250%, 2/15/18 – AMBAC Insured
8/13 at 100.00
AA
   
3,784,334
 
 
2,250
 
5.250%, 2/15/19 – AMBAC Insured
8/13 at 100.00
AA
   
2,412,630
 
 
18,990
 
Total Texas
       
18,214,075
 
     
Utah – 0.1% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
315
 
Utah Housing Corporation, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2001D, 5.500%, 1/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
315,302
 
 
20
 
Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1996C, 6.450%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
Aaa
   
20,050
 
 
335
 
Total Utah
       
335,352
 
     
Washington – 4.8% (3.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbia Generating Station, Series 2002A, 5.750%, 7/01/17 – NPFG Insured
7/12 at 100.00
Aa1
   
2,068,480
 
 
7,000
 
Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nuclear Project 1, Series 2003A, 5.500%, 7/01/16 (UB)
7/13 at 100.00
Aa1
   
7,547,820
 
 
3,160
 
King County Public Hospital District 2, Washington, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 12/01/24 – AMBAC Insured
12/11 at 101.00
A+
   
3,186,797
 
 
1,000
 
Skagit County Public Hospital District 1, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Skagit Valley Hospital, Series 2003, 6.000%, 12/01/23
No Opt. Call
Baa2
   
1,024,870
 
 
13,160
 
Total Washington
       
13,827,967
 
     
West Virginia – 1.6% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
West Virginia Water Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.500%, 10/01/23 (Pre-refunded 10/01/13) – AMBAC Insured
10/13 at 101.00
AA+ (4)
   
2,212,160
 
 
2,150
 
West Virginia Water Development Authority, Loan Program II Revenue Bonds, Series 2003B, 5.250%, 11/01/23 – AMBAC Insured
11/13 at 101.00
A
   
2,246,299
 
 
4,150
 
Total West Virginia
       
4,458,459
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
73

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Wisconsin – 3.2% (2.0% of Total Investments)
           
$
160
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Divine Savior Healthcare, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/32
5/16 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
145,390
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fort Healthcare Inc., Series 2004, 5.375%, 5/01/18
5/14 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,023,920
 
 
205
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Froedtert and Community Health Obligated Group, Series 2001, 5.375%, 10/01/30
10/12 at 100.00
AA–
   
206,540
 
 
5,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marshfield Clinic, Series 1999, 6.250%, 2/15/18 – RAAI Insured
2/12 at 100.00
BBB+
   
5,008,100
 
 
2,500
 
Wisconsin State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 5/01/25 – FGIC Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
AA
   
2,710,500
 
 
8,865
 
Total Wisconsin
       
9,094,450
 
     
Wyoming – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,350
 
Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, FMC Corporation, Series 2005, 5.600%, 12/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/15 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,325,943
 
$
496,345
 
Total Investments (cost $429,352,541) – 156.5%
       
449,880,718
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (15.6)%
       
(44,770,000
     
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (44.4)% (8)
       
(127,700,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.5%
       
10,062,319
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
     
$
287,473,037
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(5)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing security, in the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(6)
 
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.
(7)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(8)
 
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments are 28.4%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.0% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,000
 
Adamsville Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Alabama, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Green Mountain Management LLC Project,Series 2010, 8.750%, 8/01/30
8/20 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
969,160
 
 
1,945
 
Bessemer, Alabama, General Obligation Warrants, Series 2007, 6.500%, 2/01/37
2/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,394,604
 
 
1,000
 
Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation School Warrants, Education Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 1/01/14
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
999,800
 
 
3,945
 
Total Alabama
       
3,363,564
 
     
Arizona – 5.9% (4.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,420
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Tender Option Bond Trust 3256, 17.565%, 1/01/29 (IF)
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,484,014
 
 
1,760
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Tender Option Bond Trust 4695, 18.659%, 1/01/32 (IF) (4)
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,031,216
 
 
372
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25
7/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
375,192
 
 
2,000
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Privado Park Apartments Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 11/01/46 (Mandatory put 11/01/15)
11/11 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,924,320
 
 
6,720
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Senior Living Facility Revenue Bonds, Christian Care Mesa II Inc., Series 2004A, 6.625%, 1/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/14 at 100.00
CC
   
5,033,683
 
     
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Keystone Montessori School, Series 2004A:
           
 
100
 
6.375%, 11/01/13
11/11 at 103.00
N/R
   
101,034
 
 
790
 
7.250%, 11/01/23
11/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
774,247
 
 
1,715
 
7.500%, 11/01/33
11/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,618,463
 
 
550
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.125%, 12/15/34
12/14 at 100.00
BBB–
   
499,868
 
 
305
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Pointe Educational Services Charter School, Series 2004, 6.250%, 7/01/14 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
AA+ (5)
   
350,033
 
     
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Education Center Project, Series 2010:
           
 
500
 
6.000%, 6/01/40
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
   
441,315
 
 
500
 
6.100%, 6/01/45
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
   
440,315
 
 
1,150
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 10/01/22 – ACA Insured
10/12 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,112,844
 
 
1,000
 
Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, Arizona, Government Project Bonds, Series 2008, 7.000%, 12/01/27
12/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
929,370
 
 
1,000
 
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 4.700%, 4/01/22
4/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,003,680
 
 
1,000
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 5.850%, 9/01/24
9/14 at 100.00
BB+
   
910,640
 
 
20,882
 
Total Arizona
       
19,030,234
 
     
California – 16.3% (13.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
California Enterprise Development Authority, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, SunPower Corporation – Headquarters Project, Series 2010, 8.500%, 4/01/31
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
1,042,320
 
 
1,810
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Sonoma County Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Series 2005, 5.125%, 6/01/38
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,204,193
 
 
1,250
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Tender Option Bond Trust 3267, 18.810%, 5/15/31 (IF)
11/21 at 100.00
Aa3
   
1,369,400
 
 
3,425
 
California State University, Systemwide Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4696, 17.338%, 11/01/35 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
5/15 at 100.00
Aa2
   
3,655,400
 
 
4,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, EnerTech Regional Biosolids Project, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 12/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6)
No Opt. Call
D
   
877,520
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
75

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Statewide Community Infrastructure Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 8.000%, 9/02/41
9/21 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
991,970
 
 
2,925
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Epidaurus Project, Series 2004A, 7.750%, 3/01/34
3/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
2,955,449
 
 
515
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3048, 17.132%, 11/15/38 (IF)
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
495,585
 
     
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3102:
           
 
745
 
17.458%, 11/15/38 (IF)
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
716,712
 
 
1,000
 
18.532%, 11/15/48 (IF)
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,003,840
 
 
1,005
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Subordinate Lien Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Corona Park Apartments, Series 2004I-S, 7.750%, 1/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
946,790
 
 
500
 
Fontana Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, North Fontana Redevelopment Project, Tender Option Bonds Trust 1013, 19.521%, 9/01/32 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
3/12 at 101.00
A+
   
493,700
 
 
1,000
 
Goden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bonds Trust 3107, 17.633%, 6/01/45 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
6/15 at 100.00
AA+
   
806,480
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 1011:
           
 
750
 
17.421%, 6/01/45 (IF) (4)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
   
560,370
 
 
500
 
17.400%, 6/01/45 (WI/DD, Settling 11/03/11) (IF)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
   
373,735
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
           
 
1,750
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
1,236,515
 
 
500
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
361,740
 
 
1,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-2, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
BB+
   
637,910
 
 
1,500
 
Grossmont Healthcare District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3253, 22.304%, 1/15/19 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
2,279,580
 
 
1,200
 
Lake Elsinore, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 2003-2 Improvement Area A, Canyon Hills, Series 2004A, 5.950%, 9/01/34
9/13 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,142,424
 
 
335
 
Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, California, Combined Project Areas Housing Programs, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2009, 6.875%, 8/01/39
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
341,164
 
 
3,400
 
Lee Lake Water District, Riverside County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 3, Series 2004, 5.950%, 9/01/34
9/13 at 102.00
N/R
   
3,013,216
 
 
1,125
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-27B, 18.389%, 5/15/40 (IF) (4)
5/20 at 100.00
AA
   
1,369,440
 
 
3,190
 
Los Angeles Regional Airports Improvement Corporation, California, Sublease Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, American Airlines Inc. Terminal 4 Project, Series 2002C, 7.500%, 12/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 102.00
B–
   
2,940,191
 
 
1,000
 
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, California, Project A Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2011A, 7.000%, 9/01/31
9/21 at 100.00
A–
   
1,099,890
 
     
March Joint Powers Redevelopment Agency March Air Force Base Redevelopment Project, California, Series 2011A:
           
 
1,000
 
7.000%, 8/01/26
8/21 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,104,760
 
 
1,000
 
7.500%, 8/01/41
8/21 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,100,840
 
 
800
 
Moreno Valley Unified School District, Riverside County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District, Series 2004, 5.550%, 9/01/29
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
774,776
 
 
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Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Prepay Contracts, Series 2009B, 6.500%, 11/01/39
No Opt. Call
A
 
$
1,127,990
 
 
500
 
National City Community Development Commission, San Diego County, California, Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2011, 7.000%, 8/01/32
8/21 at 100.00
A–
   
545,895
 
 
330
 
Novato Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Hamilton Field Redevelopment Project, Series 2011, 6.750%, 9/01/40
9/21 at 100.00
A–
   
355,262
 
 
1,000
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010, 6.000%, 11/01/41
11/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
946,940
 
 
250
 
Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4683, 16.738%, 8/01/37 – NPFG Insured (IF) (4)
8/17 at 100.00
AA
   
256,850
 
 
1,200
 
Riverside County Redevelopment Agency Jurupa Valley Project Area 2011, California, Tax Allocation Bonds Series B, 6.750%, 10/01/30
10/21 at 100.00
A–
   
1,255,500
 
     
Sacramento City Financing Authority California, Lease Revenue Bonds, Master Lease Program Facilities Projects, Tender Option Bond Trust 4698:
           
 
750
 
17.884%, 12/01/30 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
835,800
 
 
2,015
 
18.465%, 12/01/33 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
2,083,026
 
     
San Buenaventura, California, Revenue Bonds, Community Memorial Health System, Series 2011:
           
 
960
 
8.000%, 12/01/26
12/21 at 100.00
BB
   
1,063,718
 
 
1,000
 
8.000%, 12/01/31
12/21 at 100.00
BB
   
1,075,120
 
 
1,250
 
San Diego County, California, Certificates of Participation, San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foundation Project, Series 2002, 5.500%, 9/01/27
9/12 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,235,588
 
 
1,000
 
San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3923, 17.751%, 9/01/31 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
3/17 at 100.00
AA–
   
1,054,840
 
 
1,000
 
Santee Community Development Commission, California, Santee Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2011A, 7.000%, 8/01/41
2/21 at 100.00
A
   
1,078,540
 
 
1,000
 
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Redevelopment Project 1, Series 2002, 5.250%, 8/01/36 – NPFG Insured
2/12 at 100.00
A–
   
947,580
 
 
650
 
Twentynine Palms Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Four Corners Project Area, Series 2011A, 7.650%, 9/01/42
9/21 at 100.00
BBB+
   
693,381
 
 
3,895
 
West Patterson Financing Authority, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 2001-1, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/39
9/13 at 103.00
N/R
   
3,340,547
 
 
57,025
 
Total California
       
52,792,487
 
     
Colorado – 6.4% (5.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,015
 
Bradburn Metropolitan District 3, Westminster, Adams County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, 7.500%, 12/01/39
12/13 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,024,450
 
 
6
 
Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Obligation Assessment Bonds, Series 2003, 7.500%, 12/01/33 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13)
12/13 at 101.00
N/R (5)
   
6,744
 
 
3,500
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Cesar Chavez Academy, Series 2003, 8.000%, 5/01/34
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
   
2,829,155
 
 
1,000
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Jefferson County School District R-1 – Compass Montessori Secondary School, Series 2006, 5.625%, 2/15/36
2/16 at 101.00
N/R
   
785,210
 
 
1,000
 
Confluence Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007, 5.450%, 12/01/34
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
732,970
 
 
3,145
 
Kit Carson County Health Service District, Colorado, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 6.750%, 1/01/34
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
2,990,675
 
 
1,250
 
Mesa County, Colorado, Residential Care Facilities Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Hilltop Community Resources Inc. Obligated Group, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 12/01/21 – RAAI Insured
12/11 at 101.00
N/R
   
1,174,363
 
 
1,000
 
Mountain Shadows Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007, 5.500%, 12/01/27
12/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
786,570
 
 
1,990
 
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series 2003CR-2, 7.875%, 12/01/32 (Mandatory put 12/01/13)
12/13 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,027,830
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
77

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Colorado (continued)
           
$
1,500
 
Plaza Metropolitan District 1, Lakewood, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 8.000%, 12/01/25
6/14 at 101.00
N/R
 
$
1,514,265
 
 
3,565
 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs Utilities, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/15/38 (4)
No Opt. Call
A
   
3,883,034
 
 
500
 
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010, 6.500%, 1/15/30
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
535,600
 
 
625
 
Rendezous Residential Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2007, 5.375%, 12/01/21
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
539,731
 
 
1,000
 
Tallyn’s Reach Metropolitan District 3, Aurora, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 6.750%, 12/01/33
12/13 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,018,520
 
 
1,000
 
Three Springs Metropolitan District 3, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 7.750%, 12/01/39
12/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
987,840
 
 
22,096
 
Total Colorado
       
20,836,957
 
     
Connecticut – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series 2010A, 7.875%, 4/01/39
4/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,063,540
 
 
500
 
Stamford, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Mill River Corridor Project, Series 2011aA, 7.000%, 4/01/41
4/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
499,960
 
 
1,500
 
Total Connecticut
       
1,563,500
 
     
District of Columbia – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
225
 
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001, 6.500%, 5/15/33
No Opt. Call
Baa1
   
234,873
 
 
1,000
 
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy, Series 2011, 7.500%, 11/15/31
11/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,024,300
 
 
1,225
 
Total District of Columbia
       
1,259,173
 
     
Florida – 11.3% (9.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,075
 
Beacon Lakes Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003A, 6.900%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
   
5,117,681
 
 
700
 
Broward County, Florida, Airport Facility Revenue Bonds, Learjet Inc., Series 2000, 7.500%, 11/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/14 at 101.00
Ba2
   
731,542
 
 
980
 
Colonial Country Club Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 6.400%, 5/01/33
5/13 at 101.00
A
   
1,007,763
 
 
8,015
 
Harmony Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2001, 7.250%, 5/01/32
5/14 at 103.25
N/R
   
8,118,233
 
 
3,000
 
Jacksonville, Florida, Economic Development Commission Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Florida Proton Therapy Institute Project, Series 2007, 6.250%, 9/01/27
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
3,022,230
 
 
2,000
 
Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Indiantown Cogeneration LP, Series 1994A, 7.875%, 12/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
BB+
   
2,006,240
 
 
1,000
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1145, 18.100%, 4/01/32 – AGC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF) (4)
10/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
996,960
 
 
1,250
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 11834, 17.705%, 10/01/33 – AGM Insured (IF)
10/20 at 100.00
Aa2
   
1,456,000
 
 
1,000
 
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Florida, Springing Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 7.250%, 10/01/34
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
1,058,610
 
 
3,560
 
Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority, Florida, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Lake Delray Apartments, Series 1999A, 6.400%, 1/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
3,170,678
 
 
3,885
 
Pine Island Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Bella Collina, Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/35
5/12 at 101.00
N/R
   
2,784,535
 
 
1,000
 
Sarasota County Health Facility Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council, Inc., Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/45
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
786,110
 
 
78
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Florida (continued)
           
$
485
 
South Village Community Development District, Clay County, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.700%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
389,683
 
 
920
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006, 5.400%, 5/01/37
5/14 at 101.00
BB
   
714,656
 
 
1,715
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.650%, 5/01/40 (6)
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,068,754
 
 
4,485
 
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003, 6.125%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
   
4,083,548
 
 
39,070
 
Total Florida
       
36,513,223
 
     
Georgia – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Elderly Care, Lenbrook Square Project, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 7/01/37
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
698,110
 
 
1,840
 
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, St. Anne’s Terrace, Series 2003, 7.625%, 12/01/33
12/13 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,860,295
 
 
2,840
 
Total Georgia
       
2,558,405
 
     
Guam – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,445
 
Guam Government, General Obligation Bonds, 2009 Series A, 7.000%, 11/15/39
No Opt. Call
B+
   
2,539,719
 
     
Hawaii – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
960
 
Hawaii State Department of Budget and Finance, Private School Revenue Bonds, Montessori of Maui, Series 2007, 5.500%, 1/01/37
2/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
813,523
 
 
1,655
 
Hawaii State Department of Budget and Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Projects, Series 2009, 6.500%, 7/01/39
7/19 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,770,800
 
 
2,615
 
Total Hawaii
       
2,584,323
 
     
Illinois – 9.9% (8.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
CenterPoint Intermodal Center Program, Illinois, Trust Series 2004 Class A Certificates, 8.500%, 6/15/23
12/11 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,000,090
 
 
900
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation Tax Increment Revenue Notes, Chicago/Kingsbury Redevelopment Project, Series 2004A, 6.570%, 2/15/13
12/11 at 100.00
N/R
   
900,189
 
 
960
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation, Tax Increment Allocation Revenue Bonds, Diversey-Narragansett Project, Series 2006, 7.460%, 2/15/26
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
959,674
 
 
1,000
 
Evanston, Illinois, Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Roycemore School Project, Series 2011, 8.250%, 7/01/41
7/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,019,120
 
 
1,875
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Series 2010A, 8.000%, 5/15/46
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,908,450
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 1/01/37
1/18 at 100.00
Baa1
   
998,580
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Midwest Regional Medical Center Galena-Stauss Hospital, Series 2006, 6.750%, 10/01/46 (7)
10/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
641,020
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Montgomery Place Project, Series 2006A, 5.750%, 5/15/38
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
867,350
 
 
1,250
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Tender Option Bond Trust 4702, 20.339%, 11/15/37 (IF) (4)
11/17 at 100.00
A
   
1,301,850
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,111,760
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 8/01/37
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,841,300
 
 
3,850
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2009, 7.000%, 8/15/44
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
4,044,772
 
     
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, The Carle Foundation, Tender Option Bond Trust 3908:
           
 
250
 
21.509%, 2/15/19 – AGM Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
299,330
 
 
1,685
 
21.494%, 2/15/19 – AGM Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
2,017,231
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
79

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
7,800
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Forest Hospital, Series 2002A, 5.750%, 7/01/29 (UB)
7/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
$
7,883,538
 
 
1,150
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, First Tier Conference Center and Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 7.125%, 1/01/36
1/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
773,364
 
 
1,431
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, Third Tier Conference Center and Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C-3, 12.000%, 1/01/36 (6)
7/18 at 100.00
N/R
   
339,208
 
 
1,964
 
Plano Special Service Area 1, Illinois, Special Tax Bonds, Lakewood Springs Project, Series 2004A, 6.200%, 3/01/34
3/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,942,730
 
 
996
 
Volo Village, Illinois, Special Service Area 3 Special Tax Bonds, Symphony Meadows Project 1, Series 2006, 6.000%, 3/01/36 (Mandatory put 2/29/16)
3/16 at 102.00
N/R
   
782,029
 
 
995
 
Yorkville United City Business District, Illinois, Storm Water and Water Improvement Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 6.000%, 1/01/26
1/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
633,546
 
 
950
 
Yorkville, Illinois, Special Service Area 2005-108 Assessment Bonds, Autumn Creek Project, Series 2006, 6.000%, 3/01/36
3/16 at 102.00
N/R
   
743,404
 
 
34,056
 
Total Illinois
       
32,008,535
 
     
Indiana – 4.8% (4.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Anderson, Indiana, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Cross Lakes and Giant Oaks Apartments, Series 2011A, 7.250%, 12/01/45
12/20 at 100.00
A–
   
1,063,810
 
 
6,360
 
Carmel Redevelopment District, Indiana, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 6.650%, 1/15/24
7/12 at 103.00
N/R
   
5,775,898
 
 
1,000
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Bonds, Hendricks Regional Health Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-77W, 18.993%, 4/01/30 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
1,271,120
 
     
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3611:
           
 
1,290
 
17.950%, 6/01/17 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
1,336,646
 
 
1,250
 
18.945%, 6/01/17 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
1,427,850
 
 
1,000
 
Indiana Health and Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3301, 18.081%, 11/15/30 (IF) (4)
11/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,063,080
 
 
2,500
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Series 2004A, 6.000%, 3/01/34
3/14 at 101.00
BBB+
   
2,553,500
 
 
200
 
Jasper County, Indiana, Economic Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Georgia Pacific Corporation Project, Series 2000, 6.700%, 4/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/11 at 100.00
Baa3
   
200,142
 
 
1,000
 
St. Joseph County, Indiana, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Chicago Trail Village Apartments, Series 2005A, 7.500%, 7/01/35
7/15 at 103.00
N/R
   
905,140
 
 
15,600
 
Total Indiana
       
15,597,186
 
     
Iowa – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Care Initiatives Project, Series 2006A, 5.500%, 7/01/25
7/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
859,820
 
     
Louisiana – 3.8% (3.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Project, Series 2007, 6.750%, 11/01/32
11/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
5,227,800
 
 
1,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Carter Plantation Hotel Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 6.000%, 9/01/36 (6), (7)
9/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
187,990
 
 
1,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, CDF Healthcare of Louisiana LLC, Series 2006A, 7.000%, 6/01/36
6/16 at 101.00
N/R
   
826,840
 
 
3,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southgate Suites Hotel LLC Project, Series 2007A, 6.750%, 12/15/37 (6), (7), (8)
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,425,090
 
     
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Womans Hospital Foundation Project, Tender Option Bonds Trust 1012:
           
 
750
 
20.663%, 10/01/40 (IF) (4)
10/20 at 100.00
A3
   
758,070
 
 
750
 
20.675%, 10/01/40 (IF) (4)
10/20 at 100.00
A3
   
758,063
 
 
80
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Louisiana (continued)
           
$
1,500
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 5/15/38
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
 
$
1,418,955
 
 
1,590
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Series 2007B, 5.500%, 5/15/47
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,525,875
 
 
14,590
 
Total Louisiana
       
12,128,683
 
     
Maine – 1.0% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,155
 
Portland Housing Development Corporation, Maine, Section 8 Assisted Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Series 2004A, 6.000%, 2/01/34
2/14 at 102.00
Baa2
   
3,112,723
 
     
Maryland – 1.5% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Baltimore, Maryland, Senior Lien Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 9/01/39 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
   
881,650
 
 
2,500
 
Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Chesapeake Bay Hyatt Conference Center, Series 2006B, 5.250%, 12/01/31
12/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,622,025
 
 
2,000
 
Maryland Energy Financing Administration, Revenue Bonds, AES Warrior Run Project, Series 1995, 7.400%, 9/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,014,000
 
 
435
 
Prince George’s County, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Dimensions Health Corporation, Series 1994, 5.300%, 7/01/24
1/12 at 100.00
B3
   
319,490
 
 
5,935
 
Total Maryland
       
4,837,165
 
     
Massachusetts – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
330
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Pioneer Valley Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, Eco/Springfield LLC, Series 2006, 5.875%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
319,948
 
 
1,350
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northern Berkshire Community Services Inc., Series 2004B, 6.375%, 7/01/34 (6), (7), (8)
7/14 at 100.00
D
   
486,000
 
 
85
 
Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air Lines Inc., Series 2001A, 5.000%, 1/01/27 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
64,349
 
 
1,765
 
Total Massachusetts
       
870,297
 
     
Michigan – 3.9% (3.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,145
 
Countryside Charter School, Berrien County, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, 7.000%, 4/01/29
4/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,039,271
 
 
815
 
Countryside Charter School, Berrien County, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 8.000%, 4/01/29
4/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
815,122
 
     
Detroit Local Development Finance Authority, Michigan, Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1998A:
           
 
1,300
 
5.500%, 5/01/21
5/12 at 100.00
B–
   
777,127
 
 
15
 
5.500%, 5/01/21 – ACA Insured
11/11 at 100.00
B–
   
9,383
 
 
1,000
 
Detroit, Michigan, Distributable State Aid General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3789, 18.690%, 5/01/18 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
1,137,680
 
     
Garden City Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Garden City Hospital Obligated Group, Series 2007A:
           
 
1,000
 
4.875%, 8/15/27
8/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
768,330
 
 
1,000
 
5.000%, 8/15/38
8/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
710,280
 
 
1,000
 
Michigan Finance Authority, Public School Academy Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Voyageur Academy Project, Series 2011, 8.000%, 7/15/41
7/21 at 100.00
BB
   
963,690
 
 
1,000
 
Michigan Finance Authority, Public School Academy Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Hope Academy Project, Series 2011, 8.125%, 4/01/41
4/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,039,180
 
 
1,000
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Chandler Park Academy Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/01/35
11/15 at 100.00
BBB
   
953,410
 
 
1,000
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Richfield Public School Academy, Series 2007, 5.000%, 9/01/36
9/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
742,500
 
 
1,500
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hills and Dales General Hospital, Series 2005A, 6.750%, 11/15/38
11/15 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,336,545
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
81

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Michigan (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39
9/18 at 100.00
A1
 
$
1,188,290
 
 
1,000
 
Summit Academy North, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Public School Academy Series 2005, 5.500%, 11/01/30
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
   
801,740
 
 
500
 
Summit Academy, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Public School Academy Series 2005, 6.375%, 11/01/35
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
   
434,585
 
 
14,275
 
Total Michigan
       
12,717,133
 
     
Minnesota – 1.4% (1.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,325
 
Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, PACT Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.750%, 12/01/33
6/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,275,710
 
 
1,275
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Higher Ground Academy Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.625%, 12/01/23
6/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,279,743
 
 
1,100
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Revenue Bonds, HOPE Community Academy Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.750%, 12/01/33
6/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
949,817
 
 
1,000
 
St. Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Midway Campus, Series 2005B, 6.000%, 5/01/30
5/15 at 100.00
N/R
   
962,220
 
 
4,700
 
Total Minnesota
       
4,467,490
 
     
Mississippi – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
871
 
Mississippi Home Corporation, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Tupelo Personal Care Apartments, Series 2004-2, 6.125%, 9/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
10/19 at 101.00
N/R
   
633,215
 
 
1,000
 
Warren County, Mississippi, Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company Project, Series 2008A, 6.500%, 9/01/32
9/18 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,073,100
 
 
1,871
 
Total Mississippi
       
1,706,315
 
     
Missouri – 2.0% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
5,935
 
Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Facility Revenue Bonds, Missouri-American Water Company, Series 2006, 4.600%, 12/01/36 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
12/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
5,790,661
 
 
795
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Grace Lofts Redevelopment Projects, Series 2007A, 6.000%, 3/27/26
12/11 at 100.00
N/R
   
661,567
 
 
6,730
 
Total Missouri
       
6,452,228
 
     
Montana – 1.6% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,700
 
Montana Board of Investments, Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds, Stillwater Mining Company, Series 2000, 8.000%, 7/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/12 at 100.00
B+
   
2,720,493
 
 
2,525
 
Montana Board of Investments, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, Yellowstone Energy LP, Series 1993, 7.000%, 12/31/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
2,435,464
 
 
5,225
 
Total Montana
       
5,155,957
 
     
Nebraska – 3.1% (2.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
6,485
 
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Separate Electric System Revenue Bonds, Nebraska City 2, Series 2006A, 19.838%, 8/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
10,182,682
 
     
Nevada – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,500
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail Project, Second Tier, Series 2000, 7.375%, 1/01/40 (6)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
6,705
 
     
New Jersey – 3.2% (2.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,500
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.750%, 6/15/29
6/14 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,467,405
 
 
1,660
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.250%, 9/15/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/12 at 100.00
B
   
1,576,070
 
 
82
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
New Jersey (continued)
           
$
500
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 2000, 7.000%, 11/15/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/11 at 100.00
B
 
$
499,935
 
 
1,000
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Provident Group-Montclair Properties LLC, Montclair State University Student Housing Project, Series 2010A, 5.875%, 6/01/42
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,010,340
 
 
600
 
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Series 2009B, 7.500%, 12/01/32
6/19 at 100.00
A–
   
698,406
 
 
2,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters University Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/37
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,918,340
 
 
2,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue, Series 2008, 6.625%, 7/01/38
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
   
2,002,420
 
 
1,000
 
New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.125%, 6/01/30 – AGC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
6/18 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,043,880
 
 
10,260
 
Total New Jersey
       
10,216,796
 
     
New York – 1.8% (1.5% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, New York, Payment in Lieu of Taxes Revenue Bonds, Barclays Center Project, Series 2009, 6.375%, 7/15/43
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
1,038,530
 
     
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bronx Parking Development Company, LLC Project, Series 2007:
           
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 10/01/37
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
532,720
 
 
3,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,598,010
 
 
1,700
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 1994, 6.900%, 8/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6)
2/12 at 100.00
CCC+
   
1,022,856
 
 
1,375
 
New York Liberty Development Corporation, Second Priority Liberty Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Series 2010, 6.375%, 7/15/49
1/20 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,430,440
 
 
265
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
277,892
 
 
8,340
 
Total New York
       
5,900,448
 
     
North Carolina – 2.3% (1.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
940
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Carolinas HealthCare System, Tender Option Bond Trust 11963, 18.803%, 1/15/19 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,051,522
 
 
5,250
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Bonds, Liberty Tire Services of North Carolina LLC, Series 2004A, 6.750%, 7/01/29
7/12 at 106.00
N/R
   
4,704,630
 
 
960
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Duke University, Series 2008, Tender Option Bonds Trust 3248, 27.216%, 10/01/21 (IF)
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,676,947
 
 
7,150
 
Total North Carolina
       
7,433,099
 
     
Ohio – 3.7% (3.1% of Total Investments)
           
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
315
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
242,711
 
 
4,375
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
3,175,200
 
 
5,000
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-3, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
BB–
   
3,492,750
 
 
2,850
 
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Bond Fund Program – Garfield Heights Project, Series 2004D, 5.250%, 5/15/23
5/14 at 102.00
BBB–
   
2,422,671
 
 
1,270
 
Medina County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bond, Fiber Network Project, Series 2010B, 6.000%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
A+
   
1,347,940
 
 
500
 
Ohio, Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ford Motor Company, Series 2005, 5.750%, 4/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/15 at 100.00
BB+
   
470,310
 
 
4,000
 
Western Reserve Port Authority, Ohio, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds, Central Waste Inc., Series 2007A, 6.350%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6), (7)
7/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
711,960
 
 
18,310
 
Total Ohio
       
11,863,542
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
83

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.0% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,000
 
Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Economic Development Authority, Gaming Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Fort Sill Apache Casino, Series 2011A, 8.500%, 8/25/26
8/21 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
998,130
 
 
940
 
Okeene Municipal Hospital and Schallmo Authority, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 7.000%, 1/01/35
1/16 at 101.00
N/R
   
784,938
 
 
1,500
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Refunding Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2004A, 7.750%, 6/01/35 (Mandatory put 12/01/14)
No Opt. Call
Caa2
   
1,381,680
 
 
3,440
 
Total Oklahoma
       
3,164,748
 
     
Pennsylvania – 1.3% (1.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
325
 
Allentown Area Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Sacred Heart Hospital, Series 2005, 6.000%, 11/15/16
No Opt. Call
Ca
   
309,800
 
 
945
 
Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, One Douglassville Properties Project, Series 2007A, 6.125%, 11/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/17 at 101.00
N/R
   
792,798
 
 
2,000
 
Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Immaculata University, Series 2005, 5.750%, 10/15/37
10/15 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,831,680
 
 
400
 
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Avon Grove Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/15/37
12/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
356,424
 
 
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (USG Corporation Project) Series 1999, 6.000%, 6/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
B–
   
762,640
 
 
4,670
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
4,053,342
 
     
Rhode Island – 1.9% (1.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, Student Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.750%, 12/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/17 at 100.00
A
   
1,065,420
 
 
5,565
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/01/42
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
5,106,166
 
 
6,565
 
Total Rhode Island
       
6,171,586
 
     
South Carolina – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
4,000
 
Lancaster County, South Carolina, Assessment Bonds, Edgewater II Improvement District, Series 2007A, 7.750%, 11/01/39 (6), (7)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,003,640
 
 
625
 
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Palmetto Health, Refunding Series 2011A, 6.500%, 8/01/39 – AGM Insured
8/21 at 100.00
AA+
   
685,713
 
 
4,625
 
Total South Carolina
       
2,689,353
 
     
Tennessee – 2.3% (1.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mountain States Health Alliance, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.500%, 7/01/38
7/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,685,425
 
     
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
           
 
2,000
 
5.500%, 11/01/37 (6), (7)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
148,200
 
 
500
 
5.500%, 11/01/46 (6), (7)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
37,050
 
 
4,000
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 9/01/26
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
3,898,040
 
 
965
 
Wilson County Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Rutland Place, Series 2007A, 6.300%, 7/01/37 (7)
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
582,397
 
 
9,965
 
Total Tennessee
       
7,351,112
 
     
Texas – 11.0% (9.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,000
 
Austin Convention Enterprises Inc., Texas, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Second Tier Series 2006B, 5.750%, 1/01/34
1/17 at 100.00
Ba2
   
1,795,800
 
 
1,800
 
Austin Convention Enterprises Inc., Texas, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Third Tier Series 2001C, 9.750%, 1/01/26
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,810,782
 
 
550
 
Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, America Opportunity for Housing – Colinas LLC Project, Series 2001A, 5.800%, 1/01/31 – NPFG Insured
1/13 at 100.00
Baa1
   
503,877
 
 
700
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001D, 8.250%, 5/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/18 at 100.00
CCC
   
189,301
 
 
84
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.750%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
BB+
 
$
993,820
 
 
1,000
 
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Uplift Education Charter School, Series 2010A, 6.000%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,023,830
 
 
2,000
 
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Inc.-Raul Yzaguirre School for Success, Refunding Series 2009A, 9.000%, 2/15/38
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
2,207,800
 
 
1,750
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2007, 5.500%, 11/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6)
11/12 at 100.00
CCC+
   
930,773
 
     
Decatur Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Wise Regional Health System, Series 2004A:
           
 
1,840
 
7.000%, 9/01/25
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,853,322
 
 
6,600
 
7.125%, 9/01/34
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
6,602,112
 
 
585
 
Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, Texas, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Citgo Petroleum Corporation Project, Series 1998, 8.000%, 4/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
Ba2
   
587,790
 
 
2,045
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001G, 5.250%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
11/11 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,914,079
 
 
1,000
 
Heart of Texas Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Gateway Charter Academy, Series 2006A, 6.000%, 2/15/36
8/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
837,190
 
     
Houston, Texas, Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Air Lines Inc., Series 2001E:
           
 
600
 
7.375%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/12 at 100.00
B–
   
600,312
 
 
975
 
6.750%, 7/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/12 at 100.00
B–
   
953,277
 
 
1,000
 
La Vernia Education Financing Corporation, Texas, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Riverwalk Education Foundation, Series 2007A, 5.450%, 8/15/36
2/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
774,290
 
 
2,250
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 11946, 20.052%, 3/01/19 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
3,051,540
 
 
1,810
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, NTE Mobility Partners LLC North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, Series 2009, 6.875%, 12/31/39
12/19 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,936,175
 
 
5,500
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC IH-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series 2010, 7.000%, 6/30/40
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
5,928,505
 
 
340
 
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2003, 6.250%, 5/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/13 at 101.00
CC
   
76,629
 
 
1,000
 
Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 11/01/32
11/17 at 100.00
Baa2
   
888,000
 
 
36,345
 
Total Texas
       
35,459,204
 
     
Utah – 0.9% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster Academy, Series 2008A, 6.250%, 6/15/28
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
909,570
 
 
1,980
 
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Summit Academy High School, Series 2011A, 8.125%, 5/15/31
5/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,065,199
 
 
2,980
 
Total Utah
       
2,974,769
 
     
Vermont – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,155
 
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Vermont Law School Project, Series 2011A, 6.250%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,196,418
 
     
Virgin Islands – 2.1% (1.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
420
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Revenue Loan Note – Diageo Project, Series 2009A, 6.750%, 10/01/37
10/19 at 100.00
BBB
   
450,937
 
 
5,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refinery Project – Hovensa LLC, Series 2003, 6.125%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/14 at 100.00
Ba2
   
4,598,700
 
 
2,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Senior Secured Lien Revenue Bonds, Refinery Project – Hovensa LLC, Series 2004, 5.875%, 7/01/22
7/14 at 100.00
Ba2
   
1,802,720
 
 
7,420
 
Total Virgin Islands
       
6,852,357
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
85

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Virginia – 1.0% (0.9% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,000
 
Celebrate Virginia North Community Development Authority, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003B, 6.250%, 3/01/18
3/14 at 102.00
N/R
 
$
672,720
 
 
1,000
 
Giles County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds, Hoechst Celanese Project, Series 1996, 6.450%, 5/01/26
11/11 at 100.00
B+
   
999,950
 
 
9,400
 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009B-2, 0.000%, 10/01/38 – AGC Insured
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
1,709,014
 
 
11,400
 
Total Virginia
       
3,381,684
 
     
Washington – 2.5% (2.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
FYI Properties, Washington, Lease Revenue Bonds, Washington State Department of Information Services Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 11-14W-B, 19.857%, 6/01/39 (IF) (4)
6/19 at 100.00
AA
   
633,160
 
     
Vancouver Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Conference Center Project, Series 2003A:
           
 
1,780
 
6.000%, 1/01/28 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,159,777
 
 
4,745
 
6.000%, 1/01/34 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,885,529
 
 
2,660
 
5.250%, 1/01/34 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,539,847
 
 
1,000
 
Washington State Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Coeur D’Alene Fiber Project, Series 2007G, 7.000%, 12/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6), (7)
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
249,990
 
 
2,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center of Seattle, Series 2007, 5.700%, 12/01/32
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
1,644,840
 
 
12,685
 
Total Washington
       
8,113,143
 
     
West Virginia – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Ohio County Commission, West Virginia, Special District Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Fort Henry Economic Development, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 3/01/36
3/16 at 100.00
BBB
   
507,625
 
 
500
 
Ohio County Commission, West Virginia, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Fort Henry Centre Financing District, Series 2007A, 5.850%, 6/01/34
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
505,180
 
 
1,000
 
Total West Virginia
       
1,012,805
 
     
Wisconsin – 4.4% (3.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
550
 
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 7.750%, 6/01/16 (Pre-refunded 12/01/14)
12/14 at 101.00
N/R (5)
   
670,643
 
 
1,000
 
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 7.000%, 12/01/26
12/18 at 102.00
N/R
   
906,230
 
 
1,650
 
Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Series 2011, 7.125%, 7/01/42
7/19 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,676,796
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southwest Health Center Inc., Series 2004A, 6.250%, 4/01/34
4/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
960,960
 
     
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series 2006:
           
 
5,995
 
5.250%, 8/15/26 (UB)
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
5,747,524
 
 
4,500
 
5.250%, 8/15/34 (UB)
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
4,127,670
 
 
14,695
 
Total Wisconsin
       
14,089,823
 
$
434,535
 
Total Investments (cost $394,915,228) – 119.2%
       
385,068,733
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (5.6)%
       
(18,170,000
     
Borrowings – (15.5)% (9), (10)
       
(50,000,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.9% (11)
       
6,191,525
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
     
$
323,090,258
 
 
86
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
Investments in Derivatives at October 31, 2011:
 
Swaps outstanding:
 
     
Fund
           
Fixed Rate
         
Unrealized
 
 
Notional
 
Pay/Receive
 
Floating Rate
 
Fixed Rate
   
Payment
 
Effective
 
Termination
 
Appreciation
 
Counterparty
Amount
 
Floating Rate
 
Index
 
(Annualized
 
Frequency
 
Date (12
Date
 
(Depreciation
Barclays Bank PLC
$ 50,000,000  
Receive
 
1-Month USD-LIBOR
  1.333 %  
Monthly
 
4/25/11
 
4/25/14
  $ (1,063,342 )
Morgan Stanley
  4,000,000  
Receive
 
3-Month USD-LIBOR
  4.356    
Semi-Annually
 
5/25/12
 
5/25/41
    (1,061,319 )
                                  $ (2,124,661 )
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions.
(5)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing security, in the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(7)
 
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.
(8)
 
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board of Trustees.
(9)
 
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 13.0%.
(10)
 
The Fund segregates 100% of its eligible investments in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for Borrowings.
(11)
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities include the net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative instruments as noted within Investments in Derivatives at October 31, 2011.
(12)
 
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and Counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each swap contract.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
USD-LIBOR
 
United States Dollar-London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
87

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.6% (1.4% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,290
 
Birmingham Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Alabama, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System Inc., Series 2005A, 5.250%, 11/15/20
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
 
$
2,288,305
 
 
1,000
 
Phenix City Industrial Development Board, Alabama, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, MeadWestvaco Corporation, Series 2002A, 6.350%, 5/15/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
999,360
 
 
3,290
 
Total Alabama
       
3,287,665
 
     
Arizona – 5.0% (4.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 6.200%, 7/15/32
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
940,060
 
 
70
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Choice Education and Development Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 6.000%, 6/01/16
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
69,143
 
 
500
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds Legacy Traditional School Project, Series 2009, 8.500%, 7/01/39
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
521,285
 
 
825
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Education Center Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 6/01/40
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
   
728,170
 
 
2,575
 
Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, Arizona, Government Project Bonds, Series 2008, 7.000%, 12/01/27
12/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
2,393,128
 
 
4,825
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
No Opt. Call
A
   
4,376,130
 
 
1,000
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
905,500
 
 
10,795
 
Total Arizona
       
9,933,416
 
     
California – 18.9% (16.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,470
 
Bay Area Toll Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Tender Option Bond Trust 2985, 17.626%, 4/01/16 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
1,689,897
 
 
2,000
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Dominican University, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/36
12/16 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,799,520
 
 
1,875
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Tender Option Bond Trust 3267, 19.800%, 11/15/40 (IF)
11/21 at 100.00
Aa3
   
2,341,425
 
 
565
 
California Housing Finance Agency, California, Home Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.000%, 2/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
514,190
 
 
1,000
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Projects Series 2010B, 7.250%, 8/15/45
8/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,007,910
 
 
1,000
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Harbor Regional Center Project, Series 2009, 8.500%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
Baa1
   
1,107,470
 
 
1,300
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3162, 19.752%, 3/01/18 – AGM Insured (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,681,992
 
 
520
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, American Baptist Homes of the West, Series 2010, 6.250%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
522,054
 
 
1,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Statewide Community Infrastructure Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 8.000%, 9/02/41
9/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
991,970
 
 
500
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, California Baptist University, Series 2011A, 7.500%, 11/01/41
11/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
540,550
 
 
88
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
1,825
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series 2005A, 5.250%, 7/01/35
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
$
1,556,962
 
 
500
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente System, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 4/01/31 – BHAC Insured
4/17 at 100.00
AA+
   
511,760
 
 
2,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. Joseph Health System, Series 2007C, 5.750%, 7/01/47 – FGIC Insured
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
   
2,050,740
 
     
Daly City Housing Development Finance Agency, California, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Mobile Home Park Refunding, Series 2007A:
           
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 12/15/37
12/17 at 100.00
A
   
1,781,040
 
 
1,960
 
6.500%, 12/15/47
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,749,829
 
 
1,370
 
Elk Grove Community Facilities District 2005-1, California, Special Tax Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 9/01/37
9/15 at 102.00
N/R
   
903,912
 
 
1,000
 
Fontana, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 31 Citrus Heights North Special Tax Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/26
9/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
845,810
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 1011:
           
 
1,500
 
17.421%, 6/01/29 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
6/12 at 100.00
A2
   
1,500,120
 
 
250
 
17.421%, 6/01/38 – FGIC Insured (IF) (4)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
   
207,440
 
 
500
 
17.400%, 6/01/45 (WI/DD, Settling 11/03/11) (IF)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
   
373,735
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
           
 
4,500
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
3,179,600
 
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
723,480
 
 
2,500
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
1,628,000
 
 
1,000
 
Hercules Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Project Area, Series 2005, 5.000%, 8/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
8/15 at 100.00
CCC
   
686,670
 
 
1,000
 
Lathrop Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Water Supply Project Series 2003, 6.000%, 6/01/35
6/13 at 100.00
N/R
   
982,610
 
 
850
 
Los Angeles County, California, Community Development Commission Headquarters Office Building, Lease Revenue Bonds, Community Development Properties Los Angeles County Inc., Tender Option Bond Trust Series 2011-23B, 18.958%, 9/01/42 (IF) (4)
9/21 at 100.00
Aa3
   
964,376
 
 
700
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-27B, 18.389%, 5/15/40 (IF) (4)
5/20 at 100.00
AA
   
852,096
 
 
1,000
 
Los Angeles Regional Airports Improvement Corporation, California, Sublease Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, American Airlines Inc. Terminal 4 Project, Series 2002C, 7.500%, 12/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 102.00
B–
   
921,690
 
 
500
 
March Joint Powers Redevelopment Agency March Air Force Base Redevelopment Project, California, Series 2011A, 7.500%, 8/01/41
8/21 at 100.00
BBB+
   
550,420
 
 
625
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/21
11/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
640,769
 
 
2,500
 
San Bernardino Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 11780-1, 17.696%, 2/01/27 – AGM Insured (IF)
8/16 at 100.00
Aa2
   
2,795,000
 
 
40,310
 
Total California
       
37,603,037
 
     
Colorado – 8.3% (7.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,500
 
Arista Metropolitan District, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 9.250%, 12/01/37
12/15 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,411,845
 
 
1,975
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Windsor Academy, Series 2007A, 5.700%, 5/01/37
5/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
1,688,250
 
 
1,950
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning Charter School, Series 2008, 6.625%, 6/01/38
6/18 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,773,525
 
 
750
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Tender Option Bond Trust 3702, 18.840%, 1/01/18 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
   
855,480
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
89

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Colorado (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Series 2006, 5.250%, 6/01/36
6/16 at 100.00
A–
 
$
951,610
 
     
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Confluence Energy LLC Project, Series 2007:
           
 
218
 
0.000%, 4/21/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5), (7)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
261,409
 
 
5,045
 
6.750%, 4/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5), (6), (7)
4/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
2,078,540
 
 
993
 
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Confluence Energy LLC Project, Series 2007, 0.000%, 4/21/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5), (7)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
99,300
 
 
1,000
 
Confluence Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007, 5.400%, 12/01/27
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
782,270
 
 
1,070
 
Fitzsimons Village Metropolitan District 1, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Tax Increment Public Improvement Fee Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 7.500%, 3/01/40
3/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,091,036
 
 
5
 
Maher Ranch Metropolitan District 4, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/36 – RAAI Insured
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
4,162
 
 
500
 
Pinery West Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/27 – RAAI Insured
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
432,115
 
 
1,000
 
Plaza Metropolitan District 1, Lakewood, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 8.000%, 12/01/25
6/14 at 101.00
N/R
   
1,009,510
 
 
1,700
 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs Utilities, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/15/38
No Opt. Call
A
   
1,851,657
 
     
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010:
           
 
500
 
6.500%, 1/15/30
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
535,600
 
 
1,000
 
6.000%, 1/15/41
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,018,890
 
 
815
 
Three Springs Metropolitan District 3, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 7.750%, 12/01/39
12/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
805,090
 
 
21,021
 
Total Colorado
       
16,650,289
 
     
Connecticut – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series 2010A, 7.875%, 4/01/39
4/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,063,540
 
 
500
 
Stamford, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Mill River Corridor Project, Series 2011aA, 7.000%, 4/01/41
4/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
499,960
 
 
1,500
 
Total Connecticut
       
1,563,500
 
     
District of Columbia – 1.6% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Howard University, Tender Option Bond Trust 1006, 23.363%, 10/01/37 (IF) (4)
4/21 at 100.00
A–
   
3,117,300
 
     
Florida – 10.6% (9.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
965
 
Ave Maria Stewardship Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 5/01/38
5/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
757,892
 
 
1,000
 
Beacon Lakes Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003A, 6.900%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
   
1,008,410
 
 
995
 
Beeline Community Development District, Palm Beach County, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2008A, 7.000%, 5/01/37
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,014,184
 
 
970
 
Colonial Country Club Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 6.400%, 5/01/33
5/13 at 101.00
A
   
997,480
 
 
2,000
 
Escambia County, Florida, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company Projects, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 8/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
2/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,924,120
 
 
1,000
 
Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Indiantown Cogeneration LP, Series 1994A, 7.875%, 12/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
BB+
   
1,003,120
 
 
2,320
 
Old Palm Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Palm Beach Gardens, Series 2004A, 5.900%, 5/01/35
5/15 at 101.00
N/R
   
2,135,189
 
 
1,140
 
Pine Island Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Bella Collina, Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/35
5/12 at 101.00
N/R
   
817,084
 
 
90
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Florida (continued)
           
$
995
 
Poinciana West Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.000%, 5/01/37
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
886,386
 
 
1,000
 
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Southwest Annexation District 1B, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/33 – NPFG Insured
7/17 at 100.00
Baa1
   
946,760
 
 
490
 
South Village Community Development District, Clay County, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.700%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
   
393,700
 
 
1,345
 
Stoneybrook Venice Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 6.750%, 5/01/38
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,347,098
 
 
2,810
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006, 5.400%, 5/01/37
5/14 at 101.00
BB
   
2,182,808
 
 
5,820
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 5/01/39 (6)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
3,658,627
 
     
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003:
           
 
475
 
6.000%, 5/01/23
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
   
451,844
 
 
1,750
 
6.125%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
   
1,593,358
 
 
25,075
 
Total Florida
       
21,118,060
 
     
Georgia – 2.3% (2.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds, Beltline Project Series 2008A. Remarketed, 7.500%, 1/01/31
1/19 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,058,780
 
 
1,250
 
Clayton County Development Authority, Georgia, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air Lines, Inc. Project, Series 2009A, 8.750%, 6/01/29
6/20 at 100.00
CCC+
   
1,448,750
 
 
1,170
 
Clayton County Development Authority, Georgia, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air Lines, Inc. Project, Series 2009B, 9.000%, 6/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
6/15 at 100.00
CCC+
   
1,258,932
 
 
855
 
Effingham County Development Authority, Georgia, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Ft. James Project, Series 1998, 5.625%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/12 at 100.00
A–
   
855,111
 
 
4,275
 
Total Georgia
       
4,621,573
 
     
Illinois – 13.6% (11.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Bolingbrook, DuPage & Will Counties, Illinois, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Special Service Areas 2001-1, 2001-2, 2001-3, and 2002-1, Refunding Series 2007, 4.500%, 3/01/32 – NPFG Insured
4/21 at 100.00
Baa1
   
817,950
 
 
1,000
 
Cook County, Illinois, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, Navistar International Corporation Project, Series 2010, 6.500%, 10/15/40
10/20 at 100.00
BB–
   
1,036,180
 
 
1,180
 
Evanston, Illinois, Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Roycemore School Project, Series 2011, 8.250%, 7/01/41
7/21 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,202,562
 
 
1,100
 
Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, Senior Lien Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Mannheim Redevelopment Project, Series 2008, 7.000%, 1/01/28
1/18 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,015,025
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Christian Homes, Inc., Refunding Series 2010, 5.500%, 5/15/23
5/15 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,001,980
 
 
3,370
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Chicago Charter School Foundation, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/36
No Opt. Call
BBB+
   
2,971,329
 
 
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Series 2010A, 7.750%, 5/15/30
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
503,690
 
 
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Temps 75 Series 2010D-1, 7.000%, 5/15/18
11/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
500,570
 
 
1,250
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Tender Option Bond Trust 4702, 20.339%, 11/15/37 (IF) (4)
11/17 at 100.00
A
   
1,301,850
 
 
1,900
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,112,344
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Roosevelt University, Series 2007, 5.500%, 4/01/37
4/17 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,455,990
 
 
1,770
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 8/01/37
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,629,551
 

Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2009, 6.875%, 8/15/38
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
 
$
2,092,200
 
 
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southern Illinois Healthcare Enterprises, Inc., Series 2005 Remarketed, 5.250%, 3/01/30 – AGM Insured
3/20 at 100.00
AA+
   
515,790
 
 
500
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002, 5.500%, 1/01/22
1/13 at 100.00
A–
   
503,915
 
 
2,000
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, First Tier Conference Center and Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A-2, 5.500%, 1/01/36 – ACA Insured
1/16 at 100.00
B–
   
1,392,900
 
     
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, Second Tier Conference Center and Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B:
           
 
285
 
5.250%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
B–
   
197,528
 
 
200
 
5.250%, 1/01/36
1/16 at 100.00
B–
   
138,802
 
 
800
 
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Illinois, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series2010, 6.000%, 6/01/28
No Opt. Call
A–
   
834,288
 
     
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Illinois, Saint Clair County Comprehensive Mental Health Center, Series 2007:
           
 
1,170
 
6.200%, 6/01/17
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
1,172,656
 
 
3,020
 
6.625%, 6/01/37
6/17 at 103.00
N/R
   
2,895,485
 
 
1,000
 
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Local Government Program Revenue Bonds, Granite City Project, Series 2009B, 7.750%, 3/01/22
3/14 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,013,280
 
 
750
 
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, Special Service Area, Legacy Pointe, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2009, 7.875%, 3/01/32
3/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
781,065
 
 
28,295
 
Total Illinois
       
27,086,930
 
     
Indiana – 3.3% (2.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,100
 
Hospital Authority of Delaware County, Indiana, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cardinal Health System, Series 2006, 5.125%, 8/01/29
8/16 at 100.00
Baa3
   
2,877,823
 
 
1,250
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Gas Revenue Bonds, JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation Guaranteed, Series 2007A, 18.330%, 4/15/17 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
   
1,744,950
 
     
Vigo County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Union Hospital, Series 2007:
           
 
250
 
5.700%, 9/01/37
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
227,068
 
 
1,800
 
5.800%, 9/01/47
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,639,854
 
 
6,400
 
Total Indiana
       
6,489,695
 
     
Kentucky – 0.5% (0.5% of Total Investments)
           
     
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Owensboro Medical Health System, Series 2010A:
           
 
500
 
6.000%, 6/01/30
6/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
522,285
 
 
500
 
6.500%, 3/01/45
No Opt. Call
Baa2
   
527,000
 
 
1,000
 
Total Kentucky
       
1,049,285
 
     
Louisiana – 3.3% (2.9% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Projects, Series 2010A-1, 6.500%, 11/01/35
11/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
522,600
 
 
3,500
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Project, Series 2007, 6.750%, 11/01/32
11/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
3,659,460
 
 
4,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southgate Suites Hotel LLC Project, Series 2007A, 6.750%, 12/15/37 (5), (6), (7)
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,900,120
 
 
555
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
11/11 at 101.00
A–
   
555,366
 
 
8,555
 
Total Louisiana
       
6,637,546
 
 
92
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Maryland – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
           
$
100
 
Baltimore, Maryland, Senior Lien Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 9/01/39 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
 
$
88,165
 
 
1,000
 
Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Chesapeake Bay Hyatt Conference Center, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/31
12/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
621,260
 
 
1,100
 
Total Maryland
       
709,425
 
     
Massachusetts – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
90
 
Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, Massachusetts, Senior Revenue Bonds, Crosstown Center Project, Series 2002, 6.500%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/12 at 102.00
Caa3
   
64,340
 
     
Michigan – 1.3% (1.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,750
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, American Montessori Academy, Series 2007, 6.500%, 12/01/37
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,518,633
 
 
980
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, David Ellis Academy-West Charter School Project, Series 2007, 5.875%, 6/01/37
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
789,557
 
 
500
 
Summit Academy North, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Public School Academy Series 2005, 5.500%, 11/01/35
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
   
383,560
 
 
3,230
 
Total Michigan
       
2,691,750
 
     
Minnesota – 1.4% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,000
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Inc., Series 2005, 6.000%, 11/15/35
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
   
2,900,010
 
     
Mississippi – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
           
 
975
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, Roberts Hotel of Jackson, LLC Project, Series 2010, 8.500%, 2/01/30 (6)
2/21 at 102.00
N/R
   
957,626
 
     
Missouri – 3.3% (2.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Hanley Road Corridor Transportation Development District, Brentwood and Maplewood, Missouri, Transportation Sales Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009A, 5.875%, 10/01/36
10/19 at 100.00
A–
   
1,045,610
 
 
1,000
 
Missouri Development Finance Board. Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, City of Independence, Missouri – Events Center Project, Series 2009F, 6.250%, 4/01/38
4/14 at 100.00
A–
   
1,036,240
 
 
1,100
 
Saint Louis Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Confluence Academy Project, Series 2007A, 5.350%, 6/15/32
6/15 at 103.00
N/R
   
904,398
 
 
1,000
 
Saint Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Missouri, Tax-Exempt Recovery Zone Facilities Improvement, Special Revenue Bonds, Kiel Opera House Project, Series 2010B, 7.000%, 9/01/35
9/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
978,460
 
 
990
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Orpheum Theater Community Improvement District, Saint Louis, Missouri, Property and Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 9.000%, 3/01/29
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
946,480
 
 
1,894
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Fashion Square Redevelopment Project, Series 2008A, 6.300%, 8/22/26
3/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,634,882
 
 
6,984
 
Total Missouri
       
6,546,070
 
     
Nevada – 2.0% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,500
 
Clark County, Nevada, General Obligation Bank Bonds, Southern Nevada Water Authority Loan, Tender Option Bond Trust Series 2010-11836, 17.795%, 6/01/16 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA+
   
2,813,400
 
 
1,200
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 5.375%, 1/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (6)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
   
276,000
 
 
950
 
Sparks Tourism Improvement District 1, Legends at Sparks Marina, Nevada, Senior Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2008A, 6.500%, 6/15/20
6/18 at 100.00
B2
   
871,853
 
 
4,650
 
Total Nevada
       
3,961,253
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
93

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
New Jersey – 3.1% (2.6% of Total Investments)
           
$
2,000
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.250%, 9/15/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/12 at 100.00
B
 
$
1,963,840
 
 
25
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 2000, 7.000%, 11/15/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/11 at 100.00
B
   
24,997
 
 
3,200
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters University Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/37
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
   
3,069,344
 
 
1,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue, Series 2008, 6.000%, 7/01/18
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
1,049,090
 
 
6,225
 
Total New Jersey
       
6,107,271
 
     
New Mexico – 0.7% (0.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
485
 
Montecito Estates Public Improvement District, New Mexico, Special Levee Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 7.000%, 10/01/37
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
432,751
 
 
965
 
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, La Vida LLena Project, Series 2010A, 5.875%, 7/01/30
7/20 at 100.00
N/R
   
933,087
 
 
1,450
 
Total New Mexico
       
1,365,838
 
     
New York – 2.7% (2.3% of Total Investments)
           
     
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, American Airlines-JFK International Airport Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2005:
           
 
1,000
 
7.625%, 8/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/16 at 101.00
B–
   
928,030
 
 
1,000
 
8.000%, 8/01/28
No Opt. Call
B–
   
928,310
 
     
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bronx Parking Development Company, LLC Project, Series 2007:
           
 
500
 
5.750%, 10/01/37
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
266,360
 
 
2,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,065,340
 
 
1,030
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series 2008A-1, 5.800%, 7/01/23
7/16 at 101.00
N/R
   
932,892
 
     
New York Liberty Development Corporation, Second Priority Liberty Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Tender Option Bond Trust PT4704:
           
 
250
 
17.775%, 1/15/44 (IF) (4)
1/20 at 100.00
AA
   
258,920
 
 
625
 
17.775%, 1/15/44 (IF) (4)
1/20 at 100.00
AA
   
647,300
 
 
265
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
   
277,892
 
 
6,670
 
Total New York
       
5,305,044
 
     
North Carolina – 1.9% (1.6% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,970
 
Albemarle Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 10/01/38
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,617,981
 
     
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Educational Facilities Revenue Bond, Meredith College, Series 2008A:
           
 
1,000
 
6.000%, 6/01/31
6/18 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,044,920
 
 
1,000
 
6.125%, 6/01/35
6/18 at 100.00
BBB
   
1,042,190
 
 
3,970
 
Total North Carolina
       
3,705,091
 
     
Ohio – 1.9% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2, 5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
362,880
 
 
1,700
 
Lorain County Port Authority, Ohio, Recovery Zone Facility Economic Development Revenue Bonds, United State Steel Corporation Project, Series 2010, 6.750%, 12/01/40
12/20 at 100.00
BB
   
1,719,397
 
 
1,250
 
Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3551, 20.125%, 1/01/17 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aa2
   
1,461,300
 
 
2,000
 
Western Reserve Port Authority, Ohio, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds, Central Waste Inc., Series 2007A, 6.350%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6), (7)
7/17 at 102.00
N/R
   
355,980
 
 
5,450
 
Total Ohio
       
3,899,557
 
 
94
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Oklahoma – 0.7% (0.7% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,000
 
Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Economic Development Authority, Gaming Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Fort Sill Apache Casino, Series 2011A, 8.500%, 8/25/26
8/21 at 100.00
N/R
 
$
998,130
 
 
45
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 1995, 6.250%, 6/01/20
12/11 at 100.00
B–
   
38,185
 
 
500
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Refunding Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2004A, 7.750%, 6/01/35 (Mandatory put 12/01/14)
No Opt. Call
Caa2
   
460,560
 
 
1,545
 
Total Oklahoma
       
1,496,875
 
     
Oregon – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
190
 
Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Georgia Pacific Corp., Series 1995CLVII, 6.350%, 8/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
2/12 at 100.00
A–
   
190,097
 
 
125
 
Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Georgia Pacific Corp., Series 1997-183, 5.700%, 12/01/25
12/11 at 100.00
Baa3
   
124,998
 
 
315
 
Total Oregon
       
315,095
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.4% (2.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Allegheny Country Industrial Development Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, United States Steel Corporation Project, Refunding Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/24
No Opt. Call
BB
   
535,340
 
 
1,010
 
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Avon Grove Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/15/37
12/17 at 100.00
BB+
   
899,971
 
 
185
 
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, FHA Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, New Regional Medical Center Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 62B, 19.896%, 8/01/38 (IF) (4)
8/20 at 100.00
AA
   
209,975
 
 
2,115
 
Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (USG Corporation Project) Series 1999, 6.000%, 6/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
B–
   
1,612,984
 
 
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4657, 15.822%, 10/01/29 (IF) (4)
4/19 at 100.00
AA+
   
1,035,600
 
 
395
 
Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Jefferson Health System, Series 2010B, 5.000%, 5/15/40
5/20 at 100.00
AA
   
401,719
 
 
5,205
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
4,695,589
 
     
Puerto Rico – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
20
 
Puerto Rico Ports Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 1996A, 6.250%, 6/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6)
12/11 at 100.00
CCC+
   
14,047
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.2% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/01/42
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
   
458,775
 
     
South Carolina – 1.2% (1.0% of Total Investments)
           
 
3,477
 
Lancaster County, South Carolina, Special Assessment Bonds, Edgewater II Improvement District, Series 2007B, 7.700%, 11/01/17 (6), (7)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
1,741,664
 
 
625
 
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Palmetto Health, Refunding Series 2011A, 6.500%, 8/01/39 – AGM Insured
8/21 at 100.00
AA+
   
685,713
 
 
4,102
 
Total South Carolina
       
2,427,377
 
     
Tennessee – 1.2% (1.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
500
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mountain States Health Alliance, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.500%, 7/01/38
7/20 at 100.00
BBB+
   
537,085
 
     
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
           
 
1,500
 
5.500%, 11/01/37 (6), (7)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
111,150
 
 
1,000
 
5.500%, 11/01/46 (6), (7)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
74,100
 
 
1,824
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 9/01/26
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
1,777,506
 
 
4,824
 
Total Tennessee
       
2,499,841
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
95

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Texas – 7.3% (6.3% of Total Investments)
           
$
1,000
 
Alliance Airport Authority, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2007, 5.750%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6)
12/11 at 100.00
CCC+
 
$
531,790
 
 
250
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
BBB–
   
252,378
 
 
2,100
 
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Inc.-Raul Yzaguirre School for Success, Refunding Series 2009A, 8.750%, 2/15/28
No Opt. Call
BBB–
   
2,331,840
 
 
10
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.375%, 5/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6)
5/12 at 100.00
CCC+
   
5,518
 
 
2,955
 
Danbury Higher Education Authority Inc., Texas, Golden Rule Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.500%, 8/15/38
2/18 at 100.00
BB+
   
2,630,866
 
 
975
 
Hidalgo Willacy Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Heritage Square Apartments Project, Series 2003A, 7.000%, 1/01/39
1/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
940,505
 
 
1,330
 
La Vernia Higher Education Financing Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Amigos Por Vida Friends For Life Public Charter School, Series 2008, 6.375%, 2/15/37
2/16 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,167,394
 
 
335
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F, 5.750%, 1/01/38
1/18 at 100.00
A3
   
345,388
 
 
2,000
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Energy Company LLC Project, Series 2003B, 6.150%, 8/01/22
8/13 at 101.00
CC
   
481,960
 
 
250
 
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008D, 6.250%, 12/15/26
No Opt. Call
A
   
264,173
 
 
1,000
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, NTE Mobility Partners LLC North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, Series 2009, 6.875%, 12/31/39
12/19 at 100.00
Baa2
   
1,069,710
 
 
1,000
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC IH-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series 2010, 7.000%, 6/30/34
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
   
1,078,970
 
 
970
 
Texas Public Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, School of Excellence Charter School, Series 2004A, 7.000%, 12/01/34
12/14 at 100.00
BB+
   
920,113
 
 
2,000
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2002A, 5.750%, 8/15/38 – AMBAC Insured
8/12 at 100.00
BBB+
   
2,007,840
 
 
550
 
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Westminster Manor, Series 2010, 7.000%, 11/01/30
No Opt. Call
BB+
   
575,757
 
 
16,725
 
Total Texas
       
14,604,202
 
     
Utah – 3.3% (2.8% of Total Investments)
           
     
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster Academy, Series 2008A:
           
 
500
 
6.250%, 6/15/28
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
454,785
 
 
1,430
 
6.500%, 6/15/38
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
   
1,264,535
 
 
5,550
 
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Summit Academy Project, Series 2007A, 5.800%, 6/15/38
12/17 at 100.00
BBB–
   
4,852,532
 
 
7,480
 
Total Utah
       
6,571,852
 
     
Virgin Islands – 0.9% (0.8% of Total Investments)
           
 
1,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refinery Project – Hovensa LLC, Series 2003, 6.125%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/14 at 100.00
Ba2
   
919,740
 
 
1,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refinery Project Hovensa LLC, Series 2007, 4.700%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/15 at 100.00
Ba2
   
808,550
 
 
2,000
 
Total Virgin Islands
       
1,728,290
 
 
96
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
   
Value
 
     
Virginia – 1.5% (1.3% of Total Investments)
           
$
50
 
Goochland County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nekoosa Packaging Corporation Project, Series 1998, 5.650%, 12/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/11 at 100.00
Baa3
 
$
49,997
 
 
3,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Bonds, Series 2007B1, 5.000%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
   
1,839,360
 
 
1,000
 
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds Hampton Roads Proton Beam Therapy Institute at Hampton University, LLC Project, Series 2009, 9.000%, 7/01/39
7/14 at 102.00
N/R
   
1,055,130
 
 
4,050
 
Total Virginia
       
2,944,487
 
     
Washington – 5.9% (5.1% of Total Investments)
           
 
2,415
 
FYI Properties, Washington, Lease Revenue Bonds, Washington State Department of Information Services Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 2009-14A&B, 20.127%, 6/01/34 (IF) (4)
6/19 at 100.00
AA
   
3,096,706
 
 
3,600
 
Kalispel Indian Tribe, Washington, Priority Distribution Bonds, Series 2008, 6.750%, 1/01/38
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
2,937,744
 
 
7,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center of Seattle, Series 2007, 5.700%, 12/01/32
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
5,756,940
 
 
15
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Series 2007B, 5.750%, 8/15/37 – ACA Insured
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
   
14,732
 
 
13,030
 
Total Washington
       
11,806,122
 
     
West Virginia – 0.2% (0.2% of Total Investments)
           
 
400
 
Ohio County Commission, West Virginia, Special District Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Fort Henry Economic Development, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 3/01/36
3/16 at 100.00
BBB
   
406,100
 
     
Wisconsin – 2.0% (1.7% of Total Investments)
           
 
30
 
Green Bay Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Fort James Project, Series 1999, 5.600%, 5/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
N/R
   
30,293
 
 
1,000
 
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 7.000%, 12/01/26
12/18 at 102.00
N/R
   
906,230
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Froedtert Community Health, Inc. Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3592, 18.945%, 4/01/17 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA–
   
1,052,520
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ministry Health Care, Inc., Tender Option Bond Trust 1019, 17.694%, 2/15/32 – NPFG Insured (IF) (4)
2/12 at 101.00
A+
   
999,920
 
 
1,500
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series 2006, Trust 2187, 14.751%, 8/15/34 (IF)
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
   
1,003,560
 
 
4,530
 
Total Wisconsin
       
3,992,523
 
$
261,536
 
Total Investments (cost $240,626,201) – 116.0%
       
231,332,746
 
     
Borrowings – (17.6)% (8), (9)
       
(35,000,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.6% (10)
       
3,092,379
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
     
$
199,425,125
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2011
 
Investments in Derivatives at October 31, 2011:
 
Swaps outstanding:
       
Fund
         
Fixed Rate
         
Unrealized
 
   
Notional
 
Pay/Receive
 
Floating Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Payment
 
Effective
 
Termination
 
Appreciation
 
Counterparty
 
Amount
 
Floating Rate
 
Index
 
(Annualized
)
Frequency
 
Date (11
)
Date
 
(Depreciation
)
Barclays Bank PLC
 
$
35,000,000
   
Receive
   
1-Month USD-LIBOR
   
1.333
%
 
Monthly
   
4/25/11
   
4/25/14
 
$
(744,339
)
Barclays Bank PLC
   
6,000,000
   
Receive
   
3-Month USD-LIBOR
   
4.098
   
Semi-Annually
   
12/23/11
   
12/23/35
   
(1,248,587
)
                                             
$
(1,992,926
)
 

(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions.
(5)
 
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board of Trustees.
(6)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing security, in the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(7)
 
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.
(8)
 
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 15.1%.
(9)
 
The Fund segregates 100% of its eligible investments in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for Borrowings.
(10)
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities include the net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative instruments as noted within Investments in Derivatives at October 31, 2011.
(11)
 
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and Counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each swap contract.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
USD-LIBOR
 
United States Dollar-London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statement of
   
Assets & Liabilities
     
   
October 31, 2011

   
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
 
   
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
 
    (NQM   (NQS   (NQU
Assets
                 
Investments, at value (cost $788,873,014, $720,517,605 and $1,179,969,123, respectively)
  $ 815,123,259     $ 722,145,966     $ 1,197,772,650  
Cash
    1,159,576       5,273,645       3,034,896  
Receivables:
                       
Interest
    12,680,311       10,451,041       17,894,359  
Investments sold
    10,000       25,337,370       22,119,584  
Deferred offering costs
    1,072,090       1,190,119       1,457,072  
Other assets
    281,933       319,226       561,838  
Total assets
    830,327,169       764,717,367       1,242,840,399  
Liabilities
                       
Borrowings
                 
Cash overdraft
                 
Floating rate obligations
    76,992,000       12,610,000       61,410,000  
Unrealized depreciation on swaps
                 
Payables:
                       
Common share dividends
    2,688,308       2,655,223       3,908,826  
Investments purchased
    2,443,450       4,635,093       5,764,485  
Variable Rate Demand Preferred (VRDP) Shares, at liquidation value
    211,800,000       252,500,000       388,400,000  
Accrued expenses:
                       
Interest on borrowings
                 
Management fees
    428,759       395,261       625,476  
Offering costs
    291,858       209,612       1,276,442  
Shelf offering costs
                 
Other
    163,785       259,668       394,529  
Total liabilities
    294,808,160       273,264,857       461,779,758  
Net assets applicable to Common shares
  $ 535,519,009     $ 491,452,510     $ 781,060,641  
Common shares outstanding
    35,857,259       34,345,961       54,366,717  
Net asset value per Common share outstanding (net assets applicable to Common shares, divided by Common shares outstanding)
  $ 14.93     $ 14.31     $ 14.37  
Net assets applicable to Common shares consist of:
                       
Common shares, $.01 par value per share
  $ 358,573     $ 343,460     $ 543,667  
Paid-in surplus
    499,953,284       478,500,591       757,231,252  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
    10,158,715       8,393,478       13,022,879  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
    (1,201,808 )     2,586,620       (7,540,684 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    26,250,245       1,628,361       17,803,527  
Net assets applicable to Common shares
  $ 535,519,009     $ 491,452,510     $ 781,060,641  
Authorized shares:
                       
Common
    200,000,000       200,000,000       200,000,000  
Auction Rate Preferred Shares (ARPS)
    1,000,000       1,000,000       1,000,000  
VRDP
 
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
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Statement of
   
Assets & Liabilities (continued)
     
   
October 31, 2011

   
Premier
   
High Income
   
High Income
 
   
Income
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
    (NPF   (NMZ   (NMD
Assets
                 
Investments, at value (cost $429,352,541, $394,915,228 and $240,626,201, respectively)
  $ 449,880,718     $ 385,068,733     $ 231,332,746  
Cash
    7,252,339             148,651  
Receivables:
                       
Interest
    6,644,378       10,596,664       6,439,993  
Investments sold
    105,000       697,411       410,000  
Deferred offering costs
    821,280       43,647       41,667  
Other assets
    176,620       103,170       2,732  
Total assets
    464,880,335       396,509,625       238,375,789  
Liabilities
                       
Borrowings
          50,000,000       35,000,000  
Cash overdraft
          209,241        
Floating rate obligations
    44,770,000       18,170,000        
Unrealized depreciation on swaps
          2,124,661       1,992,926  
Payables:
                       
Common share dividends
    1,402,329       1,962,266       1,110,643  
Investments purchased
    2,854,472       389,844       389,844  
Variable Rate Demand Preferred (VRDP) Shares, at liquidation value
    127,700,000              
Accrued expenses:
                       
Interest on borrowings
          47,010       30,867  
Management fees
    235,959       247,085       191,847  
Offering costs
    286,215              
Shelf offering costs
                43,065  
Other
    158,323       269,260       191,472  
Total liabilities
    177,407,298       73,419,367       38,950,664  
Net assets applicable to Common shares
  $ 287,473,037     $ 323,090,258     $ 199,425,125  
Common shares outstanding
    19,888,518       27,871,571       17,854,379  
Net asset value per Common share outstanding (net assets applicable to Common shares, divided by Common shares outstanding)
  $ 14.45     $ 11.59     $ 11.17  
Net assets applicable to Common shares consist of:
                       
Common shares, $.01 par value per share
  $ 198,885     $ 278,716     $ 178,544  
Paid-in surplus
    276,683,399       383,607,673       248,970,799  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
    5,169,008       647,662       (382,316 )
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
    (15,106,432 )     (49,472,637 )     (38,055,521 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    20,528,177       (11,971,156 )     (11,286,381 )
Net assets applicable to Common shares
  $ 287,473,037     $ 323,090,258     $ 199,425,125  
Authorized shares:
                       
Common
    200,000,000    
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares (ARPS)
    1,000,000    
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
VRDP
 
Unlimited
             
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
100
 
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Statement of
   
Operations
     
   
Year Ended October 31, 2011

   
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
 
   
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
 
    (NQM   (NQS   (NQU
Investment Income
  $ 43,555,223     $ 42,680,544     $ 65,195,243  
Expenses
                       
Management fees
    4,917,765       4,529,398       7,189,137  
Auction fees
    146,590       178,507       91,600  
Dividend disbursing agent fees
    39,475       31,060       49,890  
Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses
    39,201       34,921       56,565  
Interest expense and amortization of offering costs
    846,763       546,430       1,717,712  
Fees on VRDP Shares
    1,184,492       1,412,107       4,632,310  
Custodian’s fees and expenses
    133,375       124,173       190,395  
Directors’/Trustees’ fees and expenses
    21,698       23,291       35,353  
Professional fees
    102,851       54,440       94,279  
Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses
    82,666       76,663       128,879  
Stock exchange listing fees
    12,039       11,840       18,299  
Investor relations expense
    53,304       52,657       84,606  
Other expenses
    62,715       63,060       75,576  
Total expenses before custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement
    7,642,934       7,138,547       14,364,601  
Custodian fee credit
    (9,938 )     (10,099 )     (12,837 )
Expense reimbursement
                 
Net expenses
    7,632,996       7,128,448       14,351,764  
Net investment income (loss)
    35,922,227       35,552,096       50,843,479  
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
                       
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                       
Investments
    714,102       3,535,741       3,765,383  
Futures contracts
                 
Swaps
                 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                       
Investments
    (8,504,182 )     (17,285,740 )     (27,770,509 )
Futures contracts
                 
Swaps
                 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (7,790,080 )     (13,749,999 )     (24,005,126 )
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders
                       
From net investment income
    (492,570 )     (547,198 )     (361,048 )
From accumulated net realized gains
          (50,852 )      
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Action Rate Preferred shareholders
    (492,570 )     (598,050 )     (361,048 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
  $ 27,639,577     $ 21,204,047     $ 26,477,305  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Nuveen Investments
 
101

 
 

 

   
Statement of
   
Operations (continued)
     
   
Year Ended October 31, 2011

   
Premier
   
High Income
   
High Income
 
   
Income
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
    (NPF   (NMZ   (NMD
Investment Income
  $ 22,943,995     $ 30,523,932     $ 18,498,422  
Expenses
                       
Management fees
    2,719,085       2,926,741       2,178,793  
Auction fees
    91,597       59,435        
Dividend disbursing agent fees
    6,101              
Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses
    20,816       2,108       477  
Interest expense and amortization of offering costs
    497,044       443,892       449,088  
Fees on VRDP Shares
    714,162              
Custodian’s fees and expenses
    75,614       79,540       50,718  
Directors’/Trustees’ fees and expenses
    12,149       11,304       6,882  
Professional fees
    17,679       881,382       253,850  
Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses
    44,099       130,117       108,900  
Stock exchange listing fees
    8,947       3,359       8,947  
Investor relations expense
    30,262       33,246       18,751  
Other expenses
    46,438       31,808       11,180  
Total expenses before custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement
    4,283,993       4,602,932       3,087,586  
Custodian fee credit
    (3,754 )     (3,291 )     (1,469 )
Expense reimbursement
          (353,870 )      
Net expenses
    4,280,239       4,245,771       3,086,117  
Net investment income (loss)
    18,663,756       26,278,161       15,412,305  
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
                       
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                       
Investments
    (307,094 )     2,246,427       (12,101 )
Futures contracts
                288,859  
Swaps
          (1,050,533 )     (1,206,353 )
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                       
Investments
    (5,239,224 )     (13,973,562 )     (11,295,422 )
Futures contracts
                (137,711 )
Swaps
          (925,269 )     (427,646 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (5,546,318 )     (13,702,937 )     (12,790,374 )
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders
                       
From net investment income
    (291,522 )     (234,848 )      
From accumulated net realized gains
                 
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Action Rate Preferred shareholders
    (291,522 )     (234,848 )      
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
  $ 12,825,916     $ 12,340,376     $ 2,621,931  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statement of
   
Changes in Net Assets

   
Investment Quality (NQM)
   
Select Quality (NQS)
 
   
Year
   
Year
   
Year
   
Year
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
10/31/11
   
10/31/10
   
10/31/11
   
10/31/10
 
Operations
                       
Net investment income
  $ 35,922,227     $ 37,351,012     $ 35,552,096     $ 38,257,499  
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                               
Investments
    714,102       947,158       3,535,741       2,821,341  
Futures contracts
                       
Swaps
                       
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                               
Investments
    (8,504,182 )     26,362,174       (17,285,740 )     17,430,280  
Futures contracts
                       
Swaps
                       
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders:
                               
From net investment income
    (492,570 )     (848,746 )     (547,198 )     (996,049 )
From accumulated net realized gains
                (50,852 )     (36,384 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
    27,639,577       63,811,598       21,204,047       57,476,687  
Distributions to Common Shareholders
                               
From net investment income
    (34,702,658 )     (32,692,194 )     (35,622,035 )     (33,998,327 )
From accumulated net realized gains
                (2,776,673 )     (517,408 )
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Common shareholders
    (34,702,658 )     (32,692,194 )     (38,398,708 )     (34,515,735 )
Capital Share Transactions
                               
Common shares:
                               
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
                       
Net proceeds issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
          552,466       2,410,413       2,042,496  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from capital share transactions
          552,466       2,410,413       2,042,496  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
    (7,063,081 )     31,671,870       (14,784,248 )     25,003,448  
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of period
    542,582,090       510,910,220       506,236,758       481,233,310  
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of period
  $ 535,519,009     $ 542,582,090     $ 491,452,510     $ 506,236,758  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period
  $ 10,158,715     $ 9,425,036     $ 8,393,478     $ 9,045,662  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Statement of
   
Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   
Quality Income (NQU)
   
Premier Income (NPF)
 
   
Year
   
Year
   
Year
   
Year
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
10/31/11
   
10/31/10
   
10/31/11
   
10/31/10
 
Operations
                       
Net investment income
  $ 50,843,479     $ 56,492,682     $ 18,663,756     $ 19,411,057  
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                               
Investments
    3,765,383       6,430,768       (307,094 )     335,044  
Futures contracts
                       
Swaps
                       
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                               
Investments
    (27,770,509 )     17,854,653       (5,239,224 )     14,395,425  
Futures contracts
                       
Swaps
                       
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders:
                               
From net investment income
    (361,048 )     (1,577,043 )     (291,522 )     (509,782 )
From accumulated net realized gains
                       
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
    26,477,305       79,201,060       12,825,916       33,631,744  
Distributions to Common Shareholders
                               
From net investment income
    (51,519,713 )     (50,138,547 )     (17,780,337 )     (16,875,409 )
From accumulated net realized gains
                       
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Common shareholders
    (51,519,713 )     (50,138,547 )     (17,780,337 )     (16,875,409 )
Capital Share Transactions
                               
Common shares:
                               
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
                       
Net proceeds issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
    1,118,232       940,368              
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from capital share transactions
    1,118,232       940,368              
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
    (23,924,176 )     30,002,881       (4,954,421 )     16,756,335  
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of period
    804,984,817       774,981,936       292,427,458       275,671,123  
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of period
  $ 781,060,641     $ 804,984,817     $ 287,473,037     $ 292,427,458  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period
  $ 13,022,879     $ 14,269,686     $ 5,169,008     $ 4,581,018  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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High Income
Opportunity (NMZ)
   
High Income
Opportunity 2 (NMD)
 
   
Year
   
Year
   
Year
   
Year
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
10/31/11
   
10/31/10
   
10/31/11
   
10/31/10
 
Operations
                       
Net investment income
  $ 26,278,161     $ 27,087,396     $ 15,412,305     $ 15,205,247  
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                               
Investments
    2,246,427       1,319,922       (12,101 )     (279,287 )
Futures contracts
                288,859       (1,405,412 )
Swaps
    (1,050,533 )     (1,298,571 )     (1,206,353 )     1,632,857  
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                               
Investments
    (13,973,562 )     25,270,695       (11,295,422 )     20,548,303  
Futures contracts
                (137,711 )     219,495  
Swaps
    (925,269 )     (1,494,192 )     (427,646 )     (2,890,080 )
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders:
                               
From net investment income
    (234,848 )     (387,616 )            
From accumulated net realized gains
                       
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
    12,340,376       50,497,634       2,621,931       33,031,123  
Distributions to Common Shareholders
                               
From net investment income
    (26,440,461 )     (26,241,516 )     (15,416,043 )     (16,075,462 )
From accumulated net realized gains
                       
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Common shareholders
    (26,440,461 )     (26,241,516 )     (15,416,043 )     (16,075,462 )
Capital Share Transactions
                               
Common shares:
                               
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
    12,084,719       10,694,912       4,923,964       13,463,181  
Net proceeds issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
    655,672       535,553       956,366       1,567,367  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from capital share transactions
    12,740,391       11,230,465       5,880,330       15,030,548  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
    (1,359,694 )     35,486,583       (6,913,782 )     31,986,209  
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of period
    324,449,952       288,963,369       206,338,907       174,352,698  
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of period
  $ 323,090,258     $ 324,449,952     $ 199,425,125     $ 206,338,907  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period
  $ 647,662     $ 1,552,905     $ (382,316 )   $ (95,349 )
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statement of
   
Cash Flows
     
   
Year Ended October 31, 2011

   
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
 
   
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
 
    (NQM   (NQS   (NQU
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations
  $ 27,639,577     $ 21,204,047     $ 26,477,305  
Adjustments to reconcile the net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
Purchases of investments
    (110,023,511 )     (95,949,958 )     (185,469,061 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments
    91,624,685       131,259,803       201,910,988  
Proceeds from (Payments for) closed/expired futures contracts
                 
Proceeds from (Payments for) swap contracts, net
                 
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net
    (957,438 )     (7,607,922 )     (9,487,844 )
(Increase) Decrease in:
                       
Receivable for interest
    308,955       638,467       221,362  
Receivable for investments sold
    29,966,493       (25,232,370 )     (3,175,332 )
Receivable for shares sold
                 
Other assets
    (102,480 )     (129,274 )     (292,837 )
Increase (Decrease) in:
                       
Payable for Auction Rate Preferred share dividends
    (12,845 )     (15,538 )     (22,135 )
Payable for investments purchased
    466,940       4,635,093       5,764,485  
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts
                 
Accrued interest on borrowings
                 
Accrued management fees
    (7,755 )     (11,813 )     (17,583 )
Accrued other expenses
    (14,465 )     (9,163 )     (18,270 )
Net realized (gain) loss from:
                       
Investments
    (714,102 )     (3,535,741 )     (3,765,383 )
Futures contracts
                 
Swaps
                 
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of:
                       
Investments
    8,504,182       17,285,740       27,770,509  
Swaps
                 
Taxes paid on undistributed capital gains
    (96 )     (196 )     (1,563 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    46,678,140       42,531,175       59,894,641  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
(Increase) Decrease in:
                       
Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts
                 
Deferred offering costs
    (1,072,090 )     (1,190,119 )     (1,457,072 )
Increase (Decrease) in:
                       
Borrowings
                 
Cash overdraft
                (7,829,422 )
Floating rate obligations
    (16,305,000 )     (5,930,000 )      
Accrued offering costs
    291,858       209,612       1,276,442  
Accrued shelf offering costs
                 
VRDP Shares, at liquidation value
    211,800,000       252,500,000       388,400,000  
ARPS, at liquidation value
    (210,700,000 )     (251,275,000 )     (386,875,000 )
Cash distributions paid to Common shareholders
    (34,523,719 )     (35,963,065 )     (50,374,693 )
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (50,508,951 )     (41,648,572 )     (56,859,745 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
    (3,830,811 )     882,603       3,034,896  
Cash at the beginning of period
    4,990,387       4,391,042        
Cash at the End of Period
  $ 1,159,576     $ 5,273,645     $ 3,034,896  
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consists of reinvestments of Common share distributions of $2,410,413 and $1,118,232 for Select Quality (NQS) and Quality Income (NQU), respectively.
                   
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
  (NQM (NQS (NQU
Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs, where applicable)
  $ 828,853     $ 526,549     $ 1,674,784  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements
 
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Premier
   
High Income
   
High Income
 
   
Income
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
    (NPF   (NMZ   (NMD
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations
  $ 12,825,916     $ 12,340,376     $ 2,621,931  
Adjustments to reconcile the net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
Purchases of investments
    (46,716,462 )     (125,046,537 )     (43,819,906 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments
    57,584,534       150,915,404       38,521,868  
Proceeds from (Payments for) closed/expired futures contracts
                288,859  
Proceeds from (Payments for) swap contracts, net
          (1,050,533 )     (1,206,353 )
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net
    (2,442,926 )     1,258,100       (254,605 )
(Increase) Decrease in:
                       
Receivable for interest
    149,004       (674,029 )     (226,323 )
Receivable for investments sold
    6,097,904       (495,157 )     50,163  
Receivable for shares sold
          165,082       134,238  
Other assets
    (41,843 )     (9,863 )     55,782  
Increase (Decrease) in:
                       
Payable for Auction Rate Preferred share dividends
    (6,549 )     (10,996 )      
Payable for investments purchased
    2,854,472       (2,084,649 )     (395,970 )
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts
                (28,750 )
Accrued interest on borrowings
          47,010       (8,330 )
Accrued management fees
    (4,836 )     48,172       (4,194 )
Accrued other expenses
    2,649       129,566       141,744  
Net realized (gain) loss from:
                       
Investments
    307,094       (2,246,427 )     12,101  
Futures contracts
                (288,859 )
Swaps
          1,050,533       1,206,353  
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of:
                       
Investments
    5,239,224       13,973,562       11,295,422  
Swaps
          925,269       427,646  
Taxes paid on undistributed capital gains
    (20 )     (11,172 )     (8,747 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    35,848,161       49,223,711       8,514,070  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
(Increase) Decrease in:
                       
Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts
                100,000  
Deferred offering costs
    (821,280 )     34,043       (21,067 )
Increase (Decrease) in:
                       
Borrowings
          50,000,000        
Cash overdraft
          209,241        
Floating rate obligations
    (15,603,400 )     7,870,000        
Accrued offering costs
    286,215              
Accrued shelf offering costs
          (24,929 )     (57,908 )
VRDP Shares, at liquidation value
    127,700,000              
ARPS, at liquidation value
    (126,850,000 )     (95,000,000 )      
Cash distributions paid to Common shareholders
    (17,661,126 )     (25,988,765 )     (14,599,951 )
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
          12,084,719       4,923,964  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (32,949,591 )     (50,815,691 )     (9,654,462 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
    2,898,570       (1,591,980 )     (1,140,892 )
Cash at the beginning of period
    4,353,769       1,591,980       1,289,543  
Cash at the End of Period
  $ 7,252,339     $     $ 148,651  
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consists of reinvestments of Common share distributions of $655,672 and $956,366 for High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD), respectively.
                   
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs, where applicable)
  $ 483,324     $ 274,730     $ 440,702  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Financial
   
Highlights
     
   
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

               
Investment Operations
   
Less Distributions
                   
   
Beginning
Common
Share
Net Asset
   
Net
Investment
Income
   
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
   
Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Auction Rate
Preferred
   
Distributions
from
Capital
Gains to
Auction Rate
Preferred
         
Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share-
   
Capital
Gains to
Common
Share-
         
Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repur-
chased
and
   
Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
   
Ending
Market
 
   
Value
   
(Loss
 
Gain (Loss
 
Shareholders
(a)   
Shareholders
(a)   
Total
   
holders
   
holders
   
Total
   
Retired
   
Value
   
Value
 
Investment Quality (NQM)
                                                 
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                             
2011
  $ 15.13     $ 1.00     $ (.22 )   $ (.01 )   $     $ .77     $ (.97 )   $     $ (.97 )   $     $ 14.93     $ 14.57  
2010
    14.26       1.04       .76       (.02 )           1.78       (.91 )           (.91 )           15.13       14.95  
2009
    12.18       1.02       1.91       (.04 )     (.01 )     2.88       (.77 )     (.03 )     (.80 )           14.26       13.13  
2008
    15.03       1.01       (2.80 )     (.29 )           (2.08 )     (.77 )           (.77 )           12.18       10.64  
2007
    15.71       1.02       (.60 )     (.30 )           .12       (.80 )           (.80 )           15.03       13.88  
                                                                                                 
Select Quality (NQS)
                                                                 
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                                 
2011
    14.82       1.03       (.40 )     (.02 )     *     .61       (1.04 )     (.08 )     (1.12 )           14.31       14.62  
2010
    14.14       1.12       .61       (.03 )     *     1.70       (1.00 )     (.02 )     (1.02 )           14.82       15.35  
2009
    12.01       1.12       1.92       (.06 )           2.98       (.85 )           (.85 )           14.14       13.77  
2008
    15.05       1.08       (3.02 )     (.30 )           (2.24 )     (.80 )           (.80 )           12.01       10.99  
2007
    15.62       1.07       (.52 )     (.29 )           .26       (.83 )           (.83 )           15.05       15.00  

(a)
The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.
(b)
Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation.
 
Total returns are not annualized.
   
 
Total Return Based on Common Share Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in Common share net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending net asset value. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its net asset value), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

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Ratios/Supplemental Data
Ratios to Average Net Assets
 
 
Total Returns
       
Applicable to Common Shares(c)(d)
       
 
Based
on
Market
 
Based
on
Common
Share Net
Asset
 
Ending
Net
Assets
Applicable
to Common
     
Net
Investment
 
Portfolio
Turnover
 
 
Value
(b)
Value
(b)
Shares (000
)
Expenses
(e)
Income (Loss
)
Rate
 
                                     
                                     
   
4.45
%
 
5.58
%
$
535,519
   
1.50
%
 
7.03
%
 
12
%
   
21.33
   
12.85
   
542,582
   
1.24
   
7.08
   
14
 
   
31.77
   
24.35
   
510,910
   
1.34
   
7.66
   
8
 
   
(18.72
)
 
(14.43
)
 
436,370
   
1.46
   
7.07
   
9
 
   
(6.17
)
 
.82
   
538,266
   
1.35
   
6.67
   
11
 
                                     
                                     
   
3.35
   
4.82
   
491,453
   
1.53
   
7.61
   
13
 
   
19.50
   
12.38
   
506,237
   
1.16
   
7.77
   
20
 
   
34.19
   
25.67
   
481,233
   
1.29
   
8.66
   
8
 
   
(22.19
)
 
(15.50
)
 
408,541
   
1.27
   
7.54
   
10
 
   
2.31
   
1.70
   
511,670
   
1.21
   
6.95
   
8
 

(c)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS and/or VRDP Shares, where applicable.
(d)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(e)
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to VRDP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, both as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares and Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively as follows:

Investment Quality (NQM)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2011
   
.40
%
2010
   
.12
 
2009
   
.17
 
2008
   
.26
 
2007
   
.16
 

Select Quality (NQS)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2011
   
.42
%
2010
   
.03
 
2009
   
.04
 
2008
   
.05
 
2007
   
.03
 

*
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
109

 
 

 

   
Financial
   
Highlights (continued)
     
    Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

         
Investment Operations
   
Less Distributions
                   
   
Beginning
Common
Share
Net Asset
   
Net
Investment
Income
   
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
   
Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Auction Rate
Preferred
   
Distributions
from
Capital
Gains to
Auction Rate
Preferred
         
Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share-
   
Capital
Gains to
Common
Share-
         
Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repur-
chased
and
   
Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
   
Ending
Market
 
   
Value
   
(Loss
 
Gain (Loss
 
Shareholders
(a)   
Shareholders
(a)   
Total
   
holders
   
holders
   
Total
   
Retired
   
Value
   
Value
 
Quality Income (NQU)
                                                 
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                       
2011
  $ 14.83     $ .93     $ (.43 )   $ (.01 )   $     $ .49     $ (.95 )   $     $ (.95 )   $     $ 14.37     $ 13.90  
2010
    14.29       1.04       .45       (.03 )           1.46       (.92 )           (.92 )           14.83       14.79  
2009
    12.68       1.05       1.42       (.06 )           2.41       (.80 )           (.80 )           14.29       13.26  
2008
    14.94       1.03       (2.26 )     (.30 )           (1.53 )     (.73 )           (.73 )           12.68       11.67  
2007
    15.49       1.01       (.51 )     (.30 )           .20       (.75 )           (.75 )           14.94       13.64  
                                                                                                 
Premier Income (NPF)
                                                       
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                           
2011
    14.70       .94       (.29 )     (.01 )           .64       (.89 )           (.89 )           14.45       13.91  
2010
    13.86       .98       .74       (.03 )           1.69       (.85 )           (.85 )           14.70       14.36  
2009
    11.68       .96       2.00       (.05 )           2.91       (.73 )           (.73 )     *     13.86       12.40  
2008
    14.79       .94       (3.09 )     (.28 )           (2.43 )     (.68 )           (.68 )     *     11.68       10.07  
2007
    15.39       .95       (.59 )     (.29 )           .07       (.67 )           (.67 )     *     14.79       13.30  

(a)
The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.
(b)
Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation.
 
Total returns are not annualized.
 
Total Return Based on Common Share Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in Common share net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending net asset value. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its net asset value), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

110
 
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
 
Total Returns
       
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares(c)(d)
       
 
Based
on
Market
 
Based
on
Common
Share Net
Asset
 
Ending
Net
Assets
Applicable
to Common
     
Net
Investment
 
Portfolio
Turnover
 
 
Value
(b)
Value
(b)
Shares (000
)
Expenses
(e)
Income (Loss
)
Rate
 
                                     
                                     
   
.79
%
 
3.79
%
$
781,061
   
1.92
%
 
6.80
%
 
16
%
   
18.94
   
10.56
   
804,985
   
1.18
   
7.16
   
17
 
   
21.10
   
19.58
   
774,982
   
1.28
   
7.80
   
8
 
   
(9.55
)
 
(10.67
)
 
687,593
   
1.38
   
7.15
   
9
 
   
(2.54
)
 
1.31
   
810,086
   
1.38
   
6.65
   
5
 
                                     
                                     
   
3.59
   
4.65
   
287,473
   
1.55
   
6.74
   
10
 
   
23.21
   
12.65
   
292,427
   
1.29
   
6.80
   
4
 
   
31.11
   
25.53
   
275,671
   
1.43
   
7.47
   
7
 
   
(19.97
)
 
(17.03
)
 
232,517
   
1.78
   
6.74
   
7
 
   
2.28
   
.48
   
294,378
   
1.84
   
6.30
   
10
 

(c)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS and/or VRDP Shares, where applicable.
(d)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(e)
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to VRDP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, both as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares and Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively as follows:

Quality Income (NQU)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2011
   
.85
%
2010
   
.06
 
2009
   
.08
 
2008
   
.19
 
2007
   
.21
 

Premier Income (NPF)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2011
   
.44
%
2010
   
.12
 
2009
   
.22
 
2008
   
.55
 
2007
   
.64
 

*
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
111

 
 

 

   
Financial
   
Highlights (continued)
     
    Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

         
Investment Operations
   
Less Distributions
                               
   
Beginning
Common
Share
Net Asset
   
Net
Investment
Income
   
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
   
Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Auction
Rate
Preferred
Share-
   
Distributions
from
Capital
Gains to
Auction
Rate
Preferred
Share-
         
Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share-
   
Capital
Gains to
Common
Share-
         
Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repur-
chased
and
   
Premium
from
Common
Shares
Sold
through
Shelf
   
Offering
Costs and
Auction
Rate
Preferred
Share
Under-
writing
   
Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
   
Ending
Market
 
   
Value
   
(Loss
 
Gain (Loss
 
holders
(a)   
holders
(a)   
Total
   
holders
   
holders
   
Total
   
Retired
   
Offering
   
Discounts
   
Value
   
Value
 
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
                                                             
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                         
2011
  $ 12.13     $ .96     $ (.57 )   $ (.01 )   $     $ .38     $ (.96 )   $     $ (.96 )   $     $ .04     $ *   $ 11.59     $ 11.75  
2010
    11.18       1.04       .89       (.01 )           1.92       (1.01 )           (1.01 )           .04       *     12.13       12.95  
2009
    9.63       1.06       1.48       (.04 )           2.50       (1.04 )           (1.04 )           .09       *     11.18       11.92  
2008
    15.36       1.29       (5.71 )     (.23 )     (.02 )     (4.67 )     (.98 )     (.09 )     (1.07 )           .01       *     9.63       11.02  
2007
    16.00       1.23       (.66 )     (.24 )     *     .33       (.98 )     *     (.98 )           .01             15.36       15.82  
                                                                                                                 
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
                                                                                 
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                                                 
2011
    11.92       .87       (.78 )                 .09       (.87 )           (.87 )           .03       *     11.17       11.00  
2010
    10.88       .91       1.04                   1.95       (.96 )           (.96 )           .07       (.02 )     11.92       12.59  
2009
    9.13       .92       1.79                   2.71       (.96 )           (.96 )                       10.88       11.39  
2008(f)
    14.33       .89       (5.27 )                 (4.38 )     (.79 )           (.79 )                 (.03 )     9.13       10.04  

(a)
The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.
(b)
Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation.
 
Total returns are not annualized.
   
 
Total Return Based on Common Share Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in Common share net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending net asset value. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its net asset value), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

112
 
Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

             
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
 
Total Returns
       
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares
Before Reimbursement(c)
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares
After Reimbursement(c)(d)
       
 
Based
on
Market
 
Based
on
Common
Share Net
Asset
 
Ending
Net
Assets
Applicable
to Common
     
Net
Investment
     
Net
Investment
 
Portfolio
Turnover
 
 
Value
(b)
Value
(b)
Shares (000
)
Expenses
(e)
Income (Loss
)
Expenses
(e)
Income (Loss
)
Rate
 
                                                 
                                                 
   
(1.22
)%
 
4.24
%
$
323,090
   
1.52
%
 
8.55
%
 
1.40
%
 
8.66
%
 
32
%
   
17.90
   
18.18
   
324,450
   
1.22
   
8.66
   
1.00
   
8.88
   
7
 
   
20.00
   
30.90
   
288,963
   
1.53
   
10.88
   
1.17
   
11.24
   
28
 
   
(24.77
)
 
(32.63
)
 
230,123
   
1.56
   
8.95
   
1.08
   
9.43
   
23
 
   
(2.68
)
 
2.14
   
361,484
   
1.50
   
7.31
   
1.05
   
7.76
   
12
 
                                                 
                                                 
   
(5.26
)
 
1.55
   
199,425
   
1.61
   
8.04
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
17
 
   
20.03
   
19.12
   
206,339
   
1.50
   
7.95
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
19
 
   
25.45
   
32.43
   
174,353
   
1.50
   
10.07
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
45
 
   
(28.82
)
 
(32.15
)
 
144,745
   
1.19
**   
6.69
**   
.82
**   
7.06
**   
22
 

(c)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS and/or Borrowings, where applicable.
(d)
After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable. As of August 31, 2008, the Adviser is no longer reimbursing High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) for any fees and expenses.
(e)
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, and/or interest expense paid on Borrowings, where applicable, both as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities and in Footnote 8 – Borrowing Arrangements, respectively as follows:

High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2011
   
.15
%
2010
   
.01
 
2009
   
.03
 
2008
   
.20
 
2007
   
.22
 

High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2011
   
.23
%
2010
   
.25
 
2009
   
.26
 
2008(f)
   
.30
** 

(f)
For the period November 15, 2007 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2008.
*
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
**
Annualized.
N/A
Fund does not have a contractual reimbursement agreement with the Adviser.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
113

 
 

 

   
Financial
   
Highlights (continued)

   
ARPS at the End of Period
   
VRDP Shares at the End of Period
 
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
   
Liquidation
Value
   
Asset
Coverage
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
   
Liquidation
Value
   
Asset
Coverage
 
      (000 )  
Per Share
   
Per Share
      (000 )  
Per Share
   
Per Share
 
Investment Quality (NQM)
                                       
Year Ended 10/31:
                                       
2011
  $     $     $     $ 211,800     $ 100,000     $ 352,842  
2010
    210,700       25,000       89,379                    
2009
    210,700       25,000       85,621                    
2008
    229,450       25,000       72,545                    
2007
    301,000       25,000       69,706                    
                                                 
Select Quality (NQS)
                                               
Year Ended 10/31:
                                               
2011
                      252,500       100,000       294,635  
2010
    251,275       25,000       75,367                    
2009
    251,275       25,000       72,879                    
2008
    267,575       25,000       63,171                    
2007
    279,000       25,000       70,849                    
                                                 
Quality Income (NQU)
                                               
Year Ended 10/31:
                                               
2011
                      388,400       100,000       301,097  
2010
    386,875       25,000       77,018                    
2009
    386,875       25,000       75,080                    
2008
    416,375       25,000       66,284                    
2007
    452,000       25,000       69,806                    
                                                 
Premier Income (NPF)
                                               
Year Ended 10/31:
                                               
2011
                      127,700       100,000       325,116  
2010
    126,850       25,000       82,633                    
2009
    126,850       25,000       79,330                    
2008
    126,850       25,000       70,825                    
2007
    165,000       25,000       69,603                    
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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ARPS at the End of Period
   
Borrowings at
the End of Period
 
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
   
Liquidation
Value
   
Asset
Coverage
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
   
Asset
Coverage
 
      (000 )  
Per Share
   
Per Share
      (000 )  
Per $1,000
 
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
                                 
Year Ended 10/31:
                                 
2011
  $     $     $     $ 50,000     $ 7,462  
2010
    95,000       25,000       110,382              
2009
    95,000       25,000       101,043              
2008
    155,000       25,000       62,117              
2007
    155,000       25,000       83,304              
                                         
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
                                       
Year Ended 10/31:
                                       
2011
                      35,000       6,698  
2010
                      35,000       6,895  
2009
                      35,000       5,982  
2008(f)
                      40,000       4,619  

(f)
For the period November 15, 2007 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2008.
 
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Financial Statements
 
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
 
General Information
The funds covered in this report and their corresponding Common share stock exchange symbols are Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (NQM), Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (NQS), Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (NQU), Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NPF), Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) and Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (NMD) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Common shares of Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU), Premier Income (NPF) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) while Common shares of High Income Opportunity (NMZ) are traded on the NYSE Amex. The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as closed-end registered investment companies.
 
Effective January 1, 2011, the Funds’ adviser, Nuveen Asset Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”), changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”). Concurrently, the Adviser formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), to house its portfolio management capabilities and to serve as the Funds’ sub-adviser, and the Funds’ portfolio managers became employees of the Sub-Adviser. This allocation of responsibilities between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser affects each of the Funds. The Adviser will compensate the Sub-Adviser for the portfolio management services it provides to the Funds from each Fund’s management fee.
 
Each Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax by investing primarily in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by state and local government authorities or certain U.S. territories.
 
Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
 
Investment Valuation
Prices of municipal bonds and swap contracts are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 for fair value measurement purposes. When price quotes are not readily available (which is usually the case for municipal bonds) the pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer, or market activity, provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.
 
Futures contracts are valued using the closing settlement price or, in the absence of such a price, the last traded price. Futures contracts are generally classified as Level 1.
 
Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees or its designee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a pricing service is unable to provide a market price; securities whose trading has been formally suspended; debt securities that have gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; a security whose market price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of a Fund’s net asset value (as may be the case in non-U.S. markets on which the security is primarily traded) or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the pricing service, is not deemed to reflect the security’s fair value. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be

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considered in determining the fair value of these securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees or its designee.
 
Refer to Footnote 2 – Fair Value Measurements for further details on the leveling of securities held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period.
 
Investment Transactions
Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have instructed the custodian to segregate assets with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments. At October 31, 2011, Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU), Premier Income (NPF), High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) had outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments of $2,443,450, $1,427,635, $2,557,027, $2,854,472, $389,844 and $389,844, respectively.
 
Investment Income
Investment income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also reflects paydown gains and losses, if any.
 
Professional Fees
Professional fees presented on the Statement of Operations consist of legal fees incurred in the normal course of operations, audit fees, tax consulting fees and, in some cases, workout expenditures. Workout expenditures are incurred in an attempt to protect or enhance an investment, or to pursue other claims or legal actions on behalf of Fund shareholders.
 
Income Taxes
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Furthermore, each Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal income tax, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.
 
For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities (i.e., generally the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Furthermore, management of the Funds is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
 
Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income are declared monthly. Net realized capital gains and/or market discount from investment transactions, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.
 
Distributions to Common shareholders of net investment income, net realized capital gains and/or market discount, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares
Each Fund is authorized to issue Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”). During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU), Premier Income (NPF) and High Income Opportunity (NMZ) each had issued and outstanding ARPS, $25,000 stated value per share, which approximates market value, as a means of effecting financial leverage. Although authorized, High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) has not issued ARPS, since its commencement of operations on November 17, 2007. Each Fund’s ARPS were issued in more than one Series. The dividend rate paid by the Funds on each Series was determined every seven days, pursuant to a dutch auction process overseen by the auction agent, and was payable at the end of each rate period.
 
Beginning in February 2008, more shares for sale were submitted in the regularly scheduled auctions for the ARPS issued by the Funds than there were offers to buy. This meant that these auctions “failed to clear,” and that many Auction Rate Preferred shareholders who wanted to sell their shares in these auctions were unable to do so. Auction Rate Prefered shareholders unable to sell their shares received distributions at the “maximum rate”

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Financial Statements (continued)
 
applicable to failed auctions as calculated in accordance with the pre-established terms of the ARPS. As of October 31, 2011, each Fund redeemed all of their outstanding ARPS, at liquidation value, as follows:
                           
High
 
   
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
   
Premier
   
Income
 
   
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
   
Income
   
Opportunity
 
    (NQM   (NQS   (NQU   (NPF   (NMZ
ARPS redeemed, at liquidation value
  $ 301,000,000     $ 279,000,000     $ 452,000,000     $ 165,000,000     $ 155,000,000  
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, lawsuits pursuing claims made in a demand letter alleging that Investment Quality’s (NQM) and High Income Opportunity’s (NMZ) Board of Directors/Trustees breached their fiduciary duties related to the redemption at par of their ARPS had been filed on behalf of shareholders of the Funds, against the Adviser, the Nuveen holding company, the majority owner of the holding company, the lone interested director/trustee, and current and former officers the Funds. Nuveen and the other named defendants filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuits and on December 31, 2011, the court granted that motion dismissing the lawsuits with prejudice.
 
During the current reporting period, Nuveen Investments, LLC, known as Nuveen Securities, LLC, effective April 30, 2011, (“Nuveen Securities”) entered into a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) with respect to certain allegations regarding Nuveen-sponsored closed-end fund ARPS marketing brochures. As part of this settlement, Nuveen Securities neither admitted to nor denied FINRA’s allegations. Nuveen Securities is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Nuveen.
 
The settlement with FINRA concludes an investigation that followed the widespread failure of auctions for ARPS and other auction rate securities, which generally began in mid-February 2008. In the settlement, FINRA alleged that certain marketing materials provided by Nuveen Securities were false and misleading. Nuveen Securities agreed to a censure and the payment of a $3 million fine.
 
Common Shares Shelf Offering and Shelf Offering Costs
High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) have filed registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) through their ongoing shelf offerings, which became effective with the SEC on September 27, 2007 and October 30, 2010, respectively, authorizing the Funds to issue additional Common shares through a shelf offering. Under these equity shelf programs, the Funds, subject to market conditions, may raise additional capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above each Fund’s NAV per Common share.
 
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) issued Common shares receiving offering proceeds, net of offering costs, as follows:
 
   
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
 
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
 
   
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
   
10/31/2011
 
10/31/2010
 
10/31/2011
 
10/31/2010
 
Authorized shares
    2,500,000       1,900,000       1,900,000       1,600,000  
Common shares issued
    1,068,324       852,001       458,754       1,142,865  
Offering proceeds, net of offering costs
  $ 12,084,719     $ 10,694,912     $ 4,923,964     $ 13,463,181  
 
Initial costs incurred by High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) in connection with their shelf offerings are recorded as a deferred charge which are amortized over the period such additional Common shares are sold not to exceed the one-year life of the shelf offering period. Ongoing shelf offering costs incurred by the Funds are expensed as incurred.
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, Nuveen Securities received commissions of $65,960 and $10,064, related to the sale of Common shares as a result of the High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) shelf offerings, respectively.
 
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares
The following Funds have issued and outstanding Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, with a $100,000 liquidation value per share. Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU) and Premier Income (NPF) issued their VRDP Shares in privately negotiated offerings during May 2011, May 2011, December 2010 and May 2011, respectively. Proceeds of each Fund’s offering were used to redeem all, or a portion of, each Fund’s outstanding ARPS. The VRDP Shares were offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. As of October 31, 2011, the number of VRDP Shares outstanding and maturity date for each Fund are as follows:
                         
   
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
   
Premier
 
   
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
   
Income
 
    (NQM   (NQS   (NQU   (NPF
Series
    1       1       1       1  
Shares outstanding
    2,118       2,525       3,884       1,277  
Maturity
 
May 1, 2041
   
May 1, 2041
   
December 1, 2040
   
May 1, 2041
 

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VRDP Shares include a liquidity feature that allows VRDP shareholders to have their shares purchased by a liquidity provider with whom each Fund has contracted in the event that purchase orders for VRDP Shares in a remarketing are not sufficient in number to be matched with the sale orders in that remarketing. Each Fund is required to redeem any VRDP Shares that are still owned by the liquidity provider after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing.
 
Dividends on the VRDP Shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly at a rate established by a remarketing agent; therefore, the market value of the VRDP Shares is expected to approximate its liquidation value. If remarketings for VRDP Shares are continuously unsuccessful for six months, the maximum rate is designed to escalate according to a specified schedule in order to enhance the remarketing agent’s ability to successfully remarket the VRDP Shares.
 
Subject to certain conditions, VRDP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of each Fund. Each Fund may also redeem certain of the VRDP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation value per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends.
 
The average liquidation value outstanding and annualized dividend rate of VRDP Shares for each Fund during fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
   
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
   
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
   
(NQM
)*
(NQS
)*
(NQU
)**
(NPF
)*
Average liquidation value outstanding
   
211,800,000
   
252,500,000
   
388,400,000
   
127,700,000
 
Annualized dividend rate
   
0.32
%
 
0.32
%
 
0.38
%
 
0.32
%

*
For the period May 4, 2011 (issuance date of Shares) through October 31, 2011.
**
For the period December 23, 2010 (issuance date of Shares) through October 31, 2011.
 
For financial reporting purposes only, the liquidation value of VRDP Shares is recognized as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends on VRDP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. Dividends paid on the VRDP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations. In addition to interest expense, the Fund also pays a per annum liquidity fee to the liquidity provider as well as a remarketing fee, are recognized as “Fees on VRDP Shares” on the Statement of Operations.
 
Inverse Floating Rate Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in inverse floating rate securities. An inverse floating rate security is created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. In turn, this trust (a) issues floating rate certificates, in face amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, that typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties, and (b) issues to a long-term investor (such as one of the Funds) an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) that represents all remaining or residual interest in the trust. The income received by the inverse floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the inverse floater holder bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk and also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. The price of an inverse floating rate security will be more volatile than that of the underlying bond because the interest rate is dependent on not only the fixed coupon rate of the underlying bond but also on the short-term interest paid on the floating rate certificates, and because the inverse floating rate security essentially bears the risk of loss of the greater face value of the underlying bond.
 
A Fund may purchase an inverse floating rate security in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited inverse floater”), or instead by first selling a fixed-rate bond to a broker-dealer for deposit into the special purpose trust and receiving in turn the residual interest in the trust (referred to as a “self-deposited inverse floater”). The inverse floater held by a Fund gives the Fund the right (a) to cause the holders of the floating rate certificates to tender their notes at par, and (b) to have the broker transfer the fixed-rate bond held by the trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the trust. An investment in an externally-deposited inverse floater is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” An investment in a self-deposited inverse floater is accounted for as a financing transaction. In such instances, a fixed-rate bond deposited into a special purpose trust is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund accounting for the short-term floating rate certificates issued by the trust as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the underlying bond and recognizes the related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, each Fund invested in externally-deposited inverse floaters and/or self-deposited inverse floaters.
 
Each Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse trust” or “credit recovery swap”) (such agreements referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”) with a broker-dealer by which a Fund agrees to reimburse the broker-dealer, in certain circumstances, for the difference between the liquidation value of the fixed-rate bond held by the trust and the liquidation value of the floating rate certificates issued by the trust plus any shortfalls in interest cash flows. Under these agreements, a Fund’s potential exposure to losses related to or on

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inverse floaters may increase beyond the value of a Fund’s inverse floater investments as a Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the floating rate certificates. At period end, any such shortfall is recognized as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
At October 31, 2011, each Fund’s maximum exposure to externally-deposited Recourse Trusts, was as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts
  $ 4,330,000     $ 18,750,000     $ 7,500,000     $ 4,955,000     $ 103,895,000     $ 81,500,000  
 
The average floating rate obligations outstanding and average annual interest rate and fees related to self-deposited inverse floaters during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
  (NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ
Average floating rate obligations outstanding
  $ 83,068,918     $ 16,557,918     $ 61,410,000     $ 53,003,734     $ 17,975,945  
Average annual interest rate and fees
    0.59 %     0.75 %     0.69 %     0.53 %     0.64 %
 
Swap Contracts
Each Fund is authorized to enter into interest rate swap and forward interest rate swap contracts consistent with their investment objectives and policies to reduce, increase or otherwise alter its risk profile or to alter its portfolio characteristics (i.e. duration, yield curve positioning and credit quality), and is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Each Fund’s use of interest rate swap and forward interest rate swap transactions is intended to help the Fund manage its overall interest rate sensitivity, either shorter or longer, generally to more closely align the Fund’s interest rate sensitivity with that of the broader market.
 
Interest rate swap contracts involve each Fund’s agreement with the counterparty to pay or receive a fixed rate payment in exchange for the counterparty receiving or paying a variable rate payment. Forward interest rate swap transactions involve a Fund’s agreement with a counterparty to pay, in the future, a fixed or variable rate payment in exchange for the counterparty paying a Fund a variable or fixed rate payment, the accruals for which would begin at a specified date in the future (the “effective date”). The amount of the payment obligation on a swap contract is based on the notional amount and the termination date of the swap (which is akin to a bond’s maturity). The value of a Fund’s swap commitment will increase or decrease based primarily on the extent to which long-term interest rates for bonds having a maturity of the swap’s termination date increase or decrease. Interest rate swap and forward interest rate swap contracts are valued daily. Upon entering into an interest rate swap (and beginning on the effective date for a forward interest rate swap), each Fund accrues the fixed rate payment expected to be paid or received and the variable rate payment expected to be received or paid on a daily basis, and recognizes the daily change in the market value of the Fund’s contractual rights and obligations under the contracts. The net amount recorded on these transactions, for each counterparty, is recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swaps” with the change during the fiscal period recognized on the Statement of Operations as a component of “Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps.”
 
When an interest rate swap or forward interest rate swap contract is terminated, it ordinarily does not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets or principal, but rather is settled in cash on a net basis. Once periodic payments are settled in cash, they are combined with the net realized gain or loss recorded upon the termination of the swap contracts. For tax purposes, periodic payments are treated as ordinary income or expense. Net realized gains and losses on swap contracts during the fiscal period are recognized on the Statement of Operations as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from swaps.”
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) entered into swap contracts to reduce the duration of each Fund’s portfolio. The average notional amount of swap contracts outstanding during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, was as follows:
   
High Income
   
High Income
 
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
    (NMZ   (NMD
Average notional amount of swap contracts outstanding*
  $ 35,500,000     $ 30,900,000  

*
The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.
 
Refer to Footnote 3 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details on forward interest rate swap contract activity.
 
Futures Contracts
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cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts, if any, is recognized as “Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by a Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuation of the value of the contract. Variation margin is recognized as a receivable or payable for “Variation margin on futures contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable.
 
During the period the futures contract is open, changes in the value of the contract are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss by “marking-to-market” on a daily basis to reflect the changes in market value of the contract and is recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts” on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expired, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract on the closing date and value of the contract when originally entered into, which is recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts” on the Statement of Operations.
 
Risks of investments in futures contracts include the possible adverse movement in the price of the securities or indices underlying the contracts, the possibility that there may not be a liquid secondary market for the contracts and/or that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with a change in the value of the underlying securities or indices.
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) was invested in U.S. Treasury futures contracts to reduce the duration of the Fund’s portfolio. The average number of futures contracts outstanding during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, was as follows:
       
   
High Income
 
   
Opportunity 2
 
    (NMD
Average number of futures contracts outstanding*
    8  

*
The average number of contracts outstanding is calculated based on the outstanding contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.
 
Refer to Footnote 3 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details on futures contract activity.
 
Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts, when applicable, expose a Fund to minimal counterparty credit risk as they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, which is counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
 
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the predetermined threshold amount.
 
Zero Coupon Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in zero coupon securities. A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.
 
Offering Costs
Costs incurred by Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU) and Premier Income (NPF) in connection with their offerings of VRDP Shares ($1,090,000, $1,210,000, $1,500,000 and $835,000, respectively) were recorded as a deferred charge, which are being amortized over the life of the shares. Each Fund’s amortized deferred charges are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
Custodian Fee Credit
Each Fund has an arrangement with the custodian bank whereby certain custodian fees and expenses are reduced by net credits earned on each Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. Such deposit arrangements are an alternative to overnight investments. Credits for cash balances may be offset by charges for any days on which a Fund overdraws its account at the custodian bank.

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Financial Statements (continued)
 
Indemnifications
Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and directors/trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.
 
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
 
2. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that the Funds would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
  Level 1 –
Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
  Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
  Level 3 –
Significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of each Fund’s fair value measurements as of October 31, 2011:
 
Investment Quality (NQM)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
814,982,469
 
$
140,790
 
$
815,123,259
 

Select Quality (NQS)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
722,145,966
 
$
 
$
722,145,966
 

Quality Income (NQU)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
1,197,772,650
 
$
 
$
1,197,772,650
 

Premier Income (NPF)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
449,851,078
 
$
29,640
 
$
449,880,718
 

High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
378,595,396
 
$
6,473,337
 
$
385,068,733
 
Derivatives:
                         
Swaps*
   
   
(2,124,661
)
 
   
(2,124,661
)
Total
 
$
 
$
376,470,735
 
$
6,473,337
 
$
382,944,072
 

High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
224,710,483
 
$
6,622,263
 
$
231,332,746
 
Derivatives:
                         
Swaps*
   
   
(1,992,926
)
 
   
(1,992,926
)
Total
 
$
 
$
222,717,557
 
$
6,622,263
 
$
229,339,820
 

*
Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

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The following is a reconciliation of the Funds’ Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:

         
High
 
High
 
 
Investment
 
Premier
 
Income
 
Income
 
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NQM (NPF (NMZ (NMD
 
Level 3
 
Level 3
 
Level 3
 
Level 3
 
 
Municipal
 
Municipal
 
Municipal
 
Municipal
 
 
Bonds
 
Bonds
 
Bonds
 
Bonds
 
Balance at the beginning of year
  $ 1,648,004     $ 403,317     $ 6,926,205     $ 3,970,170  
Gains (losses):
                               
Net realized gains (losses)
    (20,664 )     (14,916 )     17,002       (54,786 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (471,641 )     (111,179 )     (1,340,721 )     (1,615,983 )
Purchases at cost
                      821,101  
Sales at proceeds
    (320,415 )     (79,115 )     (965,047 )     (140,023 )
Net discounts (premiums)
          3,013       1,109        
Transfers in to
                2,493,487       3,641,784  
Transfers out of
    (694,494 )     (171,480 )     (658,698 )      
Balance at the end of year
  $ 140,790     $ 29,640     $ 6,473,337     $ 6,622,263  
Change in net in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the year of Level 3 securities held as of October 31, 2011
  $ 62,575     $ 23,740     $ (2,408,721 )   $ (2,948,653 )
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Funds recognized no significant transfers to or from Level 1 or Level 2. Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are shown using end of period values.
 
3. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes. For additional information on the derivative instruments in which each Fund was invested during and at the end of the reporting period, refer to the Portfolios of Investments, Financial Statements and Footnote 1 - General Information and Significant Accounting Policies.
 
The following tables present the fair value of all derivative instruments held by the Funds as of October 31, 2011, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.

High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
                                 
         
Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
Underlying
   
Derivative
   
Asset Derivatives
   
Liability Derivatives
 
Risk Exposure
   
Instrument
   
Location
 
Value
   
Location
 
Value
 
Interest Rate
   
Swaps
   
Unrealized appreciation
         
Unrealized depreciation
       
           
on swaps*
 
$
   
on swaps*
 
$
2,124,661
 

High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
                                 
         
Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
Underlying
   
Derivative
   
Asset Derivatives
   
Liability Derivatives
 
Risk Exposure
   
Instrument
   
Location
 
Value
   
Location
 
Value
 
Interest Rate
   
Swaps
   
Unrealized appreciation
         
Unrealized depreciation
       
           
on swaps*
 
$
   
on swaps*
 
$
1,992,926
 

*
Value represents cumulative gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swap contracts as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
 
The following tables present the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, on derivative instruments, as well as the primary risk exposure associated with each.
 
   
High Income
 
   
Opportunity 2
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Futures Contracts
 
(NMD
)
         
Risk Exposure
       
Interest Rate
 
$
288,859
 

   
High Income
 
High Income
 
   
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Swaps
 
(NMZ
)
(NMD
)
Risk Exposure
             
Interest Rate
 
$
(1,050,533
)
$
(1,206,353
)

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Notes to
   
Financial Statements (continued)

   
High Income
 
   
Opportunity 2
 
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Futures Contracts
 
(NMD
)
Risk Exposure
       
Interest Rate
 
$
(137,711
)

   
High Income
 
High Income
 
   
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Swaps
 
(NMZ
)
(NMD
)
Risk Exposure
             
Interest Rate
 
$
(925,269
)
$
(427,646
)
 
4. Fund Shares
 
Common Shares
Since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU), High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) have not repurchased any of their outstanding Common shares.
 
Premier Income (NPF) did not repurchase any of its outstanding Common shares during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010.
 
Transactions in Common shares were as follows:
 
   
Investment Quality (NQM)
 
Select Quality (NQS)
 
Quality Income (NQU)
 
   
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
   
10/31/11
 
10/31/10
 
10/31/11
 
10/31/10
 
10/31/11
 
10/31/10
 
Common shares:
                               
Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
 
36,492
   
176,531
 
141,399
   
83,558
 
63,785
 

   
Premier Income (NPF)
 
High Income
Opportunity (NMZ)
 
  High Income
Opportunity 2 (NMD)
 
   
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
 
Year Ended
    Year Ended  
Year Ended
 
   
10/31/11
 
10/31/10
 
10/31/11
 
10/31/10
    10/31/11  
10/31/10
 
Common shares:
                               
Sold through shelf offering*
   
 
   
1,068,324
 
852,801
   
458,754
 
1,142,865
 
Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
 
   
57,836
 
44,223
   
88,448
 
136,122
 
     
 
   
1,126,160
 
897,024
   
547,202
 
1,278,987
 
                                 
Weighted average Common share:
                               
Premium per shelf offering share sold*
   
 
   
6.52
%
8.72
%
 
3.64
%
6.19
%

*
High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) are the only Funds authorized to issue additional shares of their Common stock through a shelf offering.
 
Preferred Shares
Transactions in ARPS were as follows:
 
   
Investment Quality (NQM)
 
Select Quality (NQS)
 
   
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
ARPS redeemed:
                                                 
Series M
   
1,750
 
$
43,750,000
   
 
$
   
1,801
 
$
45,025,000
   
 
$
 
Series T
   
1,750
   
43,750,000
   
   
   
1,801
   
45,025,000
   
   
 
Series W
   
1,749
   
43,725,000
   
   
   
2,522
   
63,050,000
   
   
 
Series TH
   
1,429
   
35,725,000
   
   
   
1,405
   
35,125,000
   
   
 
Series F
   
1,750
   
43,750,000
   
   
   
2,522
   
63,050,000
   
   
 
Total
   
8,428
 
$
210,700,000
   
 
$
   
10,051
 
$
251,275,000
   
 
$
 

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Quality Income (NQU)
 
Premier Income (NPF)
 
   
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
ARPS redeemed:
                                                 
Series M
   
2,567
 
$
64,175,000
   
 
$
   
769
 
$
19,225,000
   
 
$
 
Series T
   
2,569
   
64,225,000
   
   
   
2,153
   
53,825,000
   
   
 
Series W
   
2,568
   
64,200,000
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Series W2
   
1,780
   
44,500,000
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Series TH
   
3,423
   
85,575,000
   
   
   
2,152
   
53,800,000
   
   
 
Series F
   
2,568
   
64,200,000
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Total
   
15,475
 
$
386,875,000
   
 
$
   
5,074
 
$
126,850,000
   
 
$
 

   
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
 
   
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
ARPS redeemed:
                         
Series M
   
1,826
 
$
45,650,000
   
 
$
 
Series T
   
987
   
24,675,000
   
   
 
Series W
   
987
   
24,675,000
   
   
 
Total
   
3,800
 
$
95,000,000
   
 
$
 
 
Transactions in VRDP Shares were as follows:
 
   
Investment Quality (NQM)
 
Select Quality (NQS)
 
   
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
VRDP Shares issued:
                                                 
Series 1
   
2,118
 
$
211,800,000
   
 
$
   
2,525
 
$
252,500,000
   
 
$
 

   
Quality Income (NQU)
 
Premier Income (NPF)
 
   
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
Year Ended
10/31/11
 
Year Ended
10/31/10
 
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
VRDP Shares issued:
                                                 
Series 1
   
3,884
 
$
388,400,000
   
 
$
   
1,277
 
$
127,700,000
   
 
$
 
 
5. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions, where applicable) during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
   
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
   
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
   
(NQM
)
(NQS
)
(NQU
)
(NPF
)
(NMZ
)
(NMD
)
Purchases
 
$
110,023,511
 
$
95,949,958
 
$
185,469,061
 
$
46,716,462
 
$
125,046,537
 
$
43,819,906
 
Sales and maturities
   
91,624,685
   
131,259,803
   
201,910,988
   
57,584,534
   
150,915,404
   
38,521,868
 

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Notes to
   
Financial Statements (continued)
 
6. Income Tax Information
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset values of the Funds.
 
At October 31, 2011, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (excluding investments in derivatives, where applicable), as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Cost of investments
  $ 712,060,560     $ 707,234,622     $ 1,126,049,415     $ 390,790,262     $ 378,665,497     $ 243,265,856  
Gross unrealized:
                                               
Appreciation
  $ 51,829,808     $ 28,786,640     $ 57,613,172     $ 28,882,453     $ 30,130,404     $ 12,297,852  
Depreciation
    (25,655,847 )     (26,485,602 )     (47,296,174 )     (14,559,995 )     (41,897,271 )     (24,230,962 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
  $ 26,173,961     $ 2,301,038     $ 10,316,998     $ 14,322,458     $ (11,766,867 )   $ (11,933,110 )
 
Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid, taxable market discount, nondeductible offering costs and distribution character reclassifications, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of Common share net assets at October 31, 2011, the Funds’ tax year end, as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Paid-in-surplus
  $ (17,369 )   $ (18,771 )   $ (34,071 )   $ (13,610 )   $ 22,891     $ 45,865  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
    6,680       (35,047 )     (209,525 )     (3,907 )     (508,095 )     (283,229 )
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
    10,689       53,818       243,596       17,517       485,204       237,364  
 
The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at October 31, 2011, the Funds’ tax year end, were as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Undistributed net tax-exempt income *
  $ 12,209,738     $ 10,541,759     $ 15,257,117     $ 6,179,190     $ 1,210,517     $ 99,171  
Undistributed net ordinary income **
    2,142       31,370       17,603       1,531       651,771       62,597  
Undistributed net long-term capital gains
          2,688,044       1,889,763                    

*
Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on October 3, 2011, paid on November 1, 2011.
**
Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds’ tax years ended October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
2011
(NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Distributions from net tax-exempt income***
  $ 35,245,662     $ 36,310,157     $ 53,146,411     $ 18,162,277     $ 26,877,757     $ 15,625,171  
Distributions from net ordinary income **
    102,219       271,678                          
Distributions from net long-term capital gains****
          2,817,065                          

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Investment
 
Select
 
Quality
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
2010
(NQM (NQS (NQU (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Distributions from net tax-exempt income
  $ 33,230,782     $ 34,604,555     $ 51,239,274     $ 17,254,226     $ 26,446,536     $ 15,919,411  
Distributions from net ordinary income **
                86,633             113,586       59,721  
Distributions from net long-term capital gains
          553,792                          

**
Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.
***
The Funds hereby designate these amounts paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, as Exempt Interest Dividends.
****
The Funds designated as a long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code Section 852 (b) (3), the amount necessary to reduce earnings and profits of the Funds related to net capital gain to zero for the tax year ended October 31, 2011.
 
At October 31, 2011, the Funds’ tax year end, the following Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. If not applied, the carryforwards will expire as follows:
 
 
Investment
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
High Income
 
 
Quality
 
Income
 
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
  (NQM (NPF (NMZ (NMD
Expiration:
                       
October 31, 2016
  $     $ 3,248,618     $ 12,119,476     $ 4,564,842  
October 31, 2017
    166,678       4,764,079       34,412,364       28,536,506  
October 31, 2018
                209,148       541,658  
October 31, 2019
          76,136             1,153,591  
Total
  $ 166,678     $ 8,088,833     $ 46,740,988     $ 34,796,597  
 
During the Funds’ tax year ended October 31, 2011, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:
   
Investment
   
Quality
   
High Income
 
   
Quality
   
Income
   
Opportunity
 
    (NQM   (NQU   (NMZ
Utilized capital loss carryforwards
  $ 763,342     $ 2,119,216     $ 761,448  
 
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund’s management fee consists of two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within the Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables Fund shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.
 
The annual fund-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
         
    Investment Quality (NQM)
    Select Quality (NQS)
    Quality Income (NQU)
    Premier Income (NPF)
Average Daily Managed Assets*
 
Fund-Level Fee Rate
For the first $125 million
   
.4500
%
For the next $125 million
   
.4375
 
For the next $250 million
   
.4250
 
For the next $500 million
   
.4125
 
For the next $1 billion
   
.4000
 
For the next $3 billion
   
.3875
 
For managed assets over $5 billion
   
.3750
 

    High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
    High Income Opportunity
     Fund 2 (NMD)
Average Daily Managed Assets*
 
Fund-Level Fee Rate
For the first $125 million
   
.5500
%
For the next $125 million
   
.5375
 
For the next $250 million
   
.5250
 
For the next $500 million
   
.5125
 
For the next $1 billion
   
.5000
 
For managed assets over $2 billion
   
.4750
 

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Notes to
   
Financial Statements (continued)
 
The annual complex-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
 
Complex-Level Managed Asset Breakpoint Level*
 
Effective Rate at Breakpoint Level
$55 billion
   
.2000
%
$56 billion
   
.1996
 
$57 billion
   
.1989
 
$60 billion
   
.1961
 
$63 billion
   
.1931
 
$66 billion
   
.1900
 
$71 billion
   
.1851
 
$76 billion
   
.1806
 
$80 billion
   
.1773
 
$91 billion
   
.1691
 
$125 billion
   
.1599
 
$200 billion
   
.1505
 
$250 billion
   
.1469
 
$300 billion
   
.1445
 

*
For the fund-level and complex-level fees, managed assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes the Funds’ use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain Funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining managed assets in certain circumstances. The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily managed assets of all Nuveen Funds that constitute “eligible assets.” Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen Funds or assets in excess of $2 billion added to the Nuveen Fund complex in connection with the Adviser’s assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011. As of October 31, 2011, the complex-level fee rate for each of these Funds was .1759%.
 
The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Adviser is responsible for each Fund’s overall strategy and asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements with the Sub-Adviser under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
 
The Funds pay no compensation directly to those of its directors/trustees who are affiliated with the Adviser or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Funds from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Board of Directors/Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent directors/trustees that enables directors/trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
 
For the first eight years of High Income Opportunity’s (NMZ) operations, the Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Fund, as a percentage of average daily managed assets for fees and expenses in the amounts, and for the time periods set forth below:
 
Year Ending
   
Year Ending
     
November 30,
   
November 30,
     
2003*
.32
%
2009
 
.24
%
2004
.32
 
2010
 
.16
 
2005
.32
 
2011
 
.08
 
2006
.32
         
2007
.32
         
2008
.32
         

*
From the commencement of operations.
 
The Adviser has not agreed to reimburse High Income Opportunity (NMZ) for any portion of its fees and expenses beyond November 30, 2011.
 
8. Borrowing Arrangements
High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMO) have each entered into a senior committed secured 364-day revolving line of credit with its custodian bank as a means of financial leverage. Each Fund’s maximum commitment amount under these borrowings is as follows:
 
   
High Income
 
High Income
 
   
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
    (NMZ (NMD
Maximum commitment amount
    $ 75,000,000     $ 50,000,000  

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As of October 31, 2011, each Fund’s outstanding balance on its borrowings was as follows:
 
   
High Income
 
High Income
 
   
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
    (NMZ (NMD )
Outstanding borrowings
    $ 50,000,000     $ 35,000,000  
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the average daily balance outstanding and average annual interest rate on each Fund’s borrowings were as follows:
 
   
High Income
 
High Income
 
   
Opportunity
 
Opportunity 2
 
    (NMZ (NMD
Average daily balance outstanding
    $ 50,000,000     $ 35,000,000  
Average annual interest rate
      0.95 %     1.24 %
 
In order to maintain these borrowing facilities, the Funds must meet certain collateral, asset coverage and other requirements. Borrowings outstanding are fully secured by securities held in each Fund’s portfolio of investments. Interest on the borrowings for High Income Opportunity (NMZ) is calculated at a rate per annum equal to the overnight London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) offered rate plus .80% on the amounts borrowed. Interest on the borrowings for High Income Opportunity (NMD) is calculated at a rate per annum equal to the higher of the overnight Federal Funds Rate or the overnight LIBOR plus 1.00% on the amounts borrowed and .15% on the undrawn balance.
 
Borrowings outstanding are recognized as “Borrowings” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest expense incurred on each Fund’s borrowed amount and undrawn balance is recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
In addition to the interest expense, High Income Opportunity (NMZ) pays a .15% per annum facility fee, based on the total commitment amount of the borrowings through the renewal date. High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) pays a .65% per annum program fee, based on the average daily outstanding balance and a .35% per annum liquidity fee, based on the total commitment amount of the borrowings through the renewal date. Each Fund recognizes these fees as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
High Income Opportunity’s (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2’s (NMD) borrowings are scheduled to expire on May 24, 2012 and August 2, 2012, respectively.
 
9. New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
On May 12, 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 (“ASU No. 2011-04”) modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures. Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 and the reasons for the transfers and ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

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Annual Investment Management
Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited)
 
The Board of Trustees or Directors (as the case may be) (each, a “Board” and each Trustee or Director, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, including the Board Members who are not parties to the Funds’ advisory or sub-advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any such parties (the “Independent Board Members”), is responsible for approving the advisory agreements (each, an “Investment Management Agreement”) between each Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (the “Advisor”) and the sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) (the Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to collectively as the “Advisory Agreements”) and their periodic continuation. Pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Board is generally required to consider the continuation of advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements on an annual basis. Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on May 23-25, 2011 (the “May Meeting”), the Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for the Funds for an additional one-year period.
 
In preparation for their considerations at the May Meeting, the Board requested and received extensive materials prepared in connection with the review of the Advisory Agreements. The materials provided a broad range of information regarding the Funds, the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor (the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor are collectively, the “Fund Advisers” and each, a “Fund Adviser”). As described in more detail below, the information provided included, among other things, a review of Fund performance, including Fund investment performance assessments against peer groups and appropriate benchmarks, a comparison of Fund fees and expenses relative to peers, a description and assessment of shareholder service levels for the Funds, a summary of the performance of certain service providers, a review of product initiatives and shareholder communications and an analysis of the Advisor’s profitability with comparisons to comparable peers in the managed fund business. As part of their annual review, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 19-20, 2011, to review the Funds’ investment performance and consider an analysis provided by the Advisor of the Sub-Advisor which generally evaluated the Sub-Advisor’s investment team, investment mandate, organizational structure and history, investment philosophy and process, performance of the applicable Fund, and significant changes to the foregoing. As a result of their review of the materials and discussions, the Board presented the Advisor with questions and the Advisor responded.

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The materials and information prepared in connection with the review of the Advisory Agreements at the May Meeting supplemented the information provided to the Board during the year. In this regard, throughout the year, the Board, acting directly or through its committees, regularly reviews the performance and various services provided by the Advisor and, since the internal restructuring described in Section A below, the Sub-Advisor. The Board meets at least quarterly as well as at other times as the need arises. At its quarterly meetings, the Board reviews reports by the Advisor which include, among other things, Fund performance, a review of the investment teams and compliance reports. The Board also meets with key investment personnel managing the Fund portfolios during the year. In addition, the Board continues its program of seeking to visit each sub-advisor to the Nuveen funds at least once over a multiple year rotation, meeting with key investment and business personnel. The Board also met with State Street Bank & Trust Company, the Funds’ accountant and custodian, in 2010. The Board considers factors and information that are relevant to its consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements at these meetings held throughout the year. Accordingly, the Board considered the information provided and knowledge gained at these meetings when performing its review at the May Meeting of the Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members are assisted throughout the process by independent legal counsel who provided materials describing applicable law and the duties of directors or trustees in reviewing advisory contracts and met with the Independent Board Members in executive sessions without management present.
 
The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to each Fund, including among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, (b) the investment performance of the Fund and Fund Advisers, (c) the advisory fees and costs of the services to be provided to the Funds and the profitability of the Fund Advisers, (d) the extent of any economies of scale, (e) any benefits derived by the Fund Advisers from the relationship with the Fund and (f) other factors. Each Board Member may have accorded different weight to the various factors in reaching his or her conclusions with respect to a Fund’s Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all important or controlling. The Independent Board Members’ considerations were instead based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information presented. The principal factors considered by the Board and its conclusions are described below.
 
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In considering renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members considered the nature, extent and quality of the Fund Adviser’s services, including advisory services and the resulting Fund performance and administrative services. The Independent Board Members reviewed materials outlining, among other things, the Fund Adviser’s organization and business; the types of services that the Fund Adviser or its affiliates provide to the Funds; the performance record of the applicable Fund (as described in further detail below); and any initiatives Nuveen had taken for the applicable fund product line.

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Annual Investment Management Agreement
Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
 
In considering advisory services, the Board recognized that the Advisor provides various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services for the Funds and the Sub-Advisor provides the portfolio investment management services to the Funds. The Board recognized that Nuveen engaged in an internal restructuring in 2010 pursuant to which portfolio management services the Advisor had provided directly to the Funds were transferred to the Sub-Advisor, a newly-organized, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Advisor consisting of largely the same investment personnel. Accordingly, in reviewing the portfolio management services provided to each Fund, the Board reviewed the materials provided by the Nuveen Investment Services Oversight Team analyzing, among other things, the Sub-Advisor’s investment team and changes thereto, organization and history, assets under management, Fund objectives and mandate, the investment team’s philosophy and strategies in managing the Fund, developments affecting the Sub-Advisor or Fund and Fund performance. The Independent Board Members also reviewed portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate each Fund Adviser’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel, preserve stability, and reward performance but not provide an incentive to take undue risks. In addition, the Board considered the Advisor’s execution of its oversight responsibilities over the Sub-Advisor. Given the importance of compliance, the Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s compliance program, including the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures.
 
In addition to advisory services, the Board considered the quality and extent of administrative and other non-investment advisory services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Funds, including product management, investment services (such as oversight of investment policies and procedures, risk management, and pricing), fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance, legal support, managing leverage and promoting an orderly secondary market for common shares.
 
In reviewing the services provided, the Board also reviewed materials describing various notable initiatives and projects the Advisor performed in connection with the closed-end fund product line. These initiatives included continued activities to refinance auction rate preferred securities; ongoing services to manage leverage that has become increasingly complex; continued secondary market offerings and share repurchases for certain funds; and continued communications efforts with shareholders, fund analysts and financial advisers. With respect to the latter, the Independent Board Members noted Nuveen’s continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a comprehensive secondary market communication program designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. Nuveen’s support services included, among other things: continuing communications in support of refinancing efforts related to auction rate preferred securities; participating in conferences; communicating continually with closed-end fund analysts covering the Nuveen funds; providing marketing for the closed-end funds; share purchases; and maintaining and enhancing a closed-end fund website.

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Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.
 
B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed and considered the performance history of each Fund over various time periods. The Board reviewed, among other things, each Fund’s historic investment performance as well as information comparing the Fund’s performance information with that of other funds (the “Performance Peer Group”) based on data provided by an independent provider of mutual fund data and with recognized and/or customized benchmarks.
 
The Board reviewed reports, including a comprehensive analysis of the Funds’ performance and the applicable investment team. In this regard, the Board reviewed each Fund’s total return information compared to its Performance Peer Group for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2010 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2011 (or for the periods available for the Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (the “High Income Opportunity Fund 2”), which did not exist for part of the foregoing time frame). In addition, the Board reviewed each Fund’s total return information compared to recognized and/or customized benchmarks for the quarter, one- and three-year periods ending December 31, 2010 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2011. The Independent Board Members also reviewed historic premium and discount levels, including a summary of actions taken to address or discuss other developments affecting the secondary market discounts of various funds. This information supplemented the Fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings.
 
In reviewing performance comparison information, the Independent Board Members recognized that the usefulness of the comparisons of the performance of certain funds with the performance of their respective Performance Peer Group may be limited because the Performance Peer Group may not adequately represent the objectives and strategies of the applicable funds or may be limited in size or number. The Independent Board Members also noted that the investment experience of a particular shareholder in the Nuveen funds will vary depending on when such shareholder invests in the applicable fund, the class held (if multiple classes are offered) and the performance of the fund (or respective class) during that shareholder’s investment period.
 
In considering the results of the comparisons, the Independent Board Members observed, among other things, that (a) the Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (the “Premier Income Fund”) and the Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Investment Quality Fund”) had demonstrated generally favorable performance in comparison to peers, performing in the first or second quartile over various periods and (b) the Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Select Quality Fund”) had demonstrated satisfactory performance compared to peers, performing in the second or

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third quartile over various periods. They also noted that the High Income Opportunity Fund 2, the Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Quality Income Fund”) and the Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (the “High Income Opportunity Fund”) lagged their peers and/or benchmarks over various periods. With respect to Nuveen funds that lagged their peers and/or benchmarks over various periods, the Independent Board Members considered the factors affecting performance and any steps taken or proposed to address performance issues, and were satisfied with the process followed.
 
With respect to any Nuveen funds that underperformed their peers and/or benchmarks from time to time, the Board monitors such funds closely and considers any steps necessary or appropriate to address such issues.
 
Except as otherwise noted above, based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s investment performance had been satisfactory.

C.
Fees, Expenses and Profitability
 
1. Fees and Expenses
 
The Board evaluated the management fees and expenses of each Fund reviewing, among other things, such Fund’s gross management fees, net management fees and net expense ratios in absolute terms as well as compared to the fee and expenses of a comparable universe of funds based on data provided by an independent fund data provider (the “Peer Universe”) and in certain cases, to a more focused subset of funds in the Peer Universe (the “Peer Group”) and any expense limitations.
   
 
The Independent Board Members further reviewed the methodology regarding the construction of the applicable Peer Universe and Peer Group (if any). In reviewing the comparisons of fee and expense information, the Independent Board Members took into account that in certain instances various factors such as: the asset level of a fund relative to peers; the limited size and particular composition of the Peer Universe or Peer Group; the investment objectives of the peers; expense anomalies; changes in the funds comprising the Peer Universe or Peer Group from year to year; levels of reimbursement; the timing of information used; and the differences in the type and use of leverage may impact the comparative data, thereby limiting the ability to make a meaningful comparison with peers.
   
 
In reviewing the fee schedule for a Fund, the Independent Board Members also considered the fund-level and complex-wide breakpoint schedules (described in further detail below) and any fee waivers and reimbursements provided by Nuveen (applicable, in particular, for certain closed-end funds launched since 1999). In reviewing fees and expenses, the Board considered the expenses and fees to be higher if they were over 10 basis points higher, slightly higher if they were 6 to 10 basis points higher, in line if they were within 5 basis points higher than the peer

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average and below if they were below the peer average of the Peer Group (if available) or Peer Universe if there was no separate Peer Group.
   
 
The Independent Board Members noted that the Investment Quality Fund, the Premier Income Fund, the Quality Income Fund and the Select Quality Fund had higher net management fees than their peer average and a slightly higher or higher net expense ratio compared to their peer average, while the High Income Opportunity Fund 2 had net management fees higher than its peer average but a net expense ratio in line with its peer average. In addition, the Independent Board Members observed that the High Income Opportunity Fund had net management fees and a net expense ratio below its peer average.
 
 
Based on their review of the fee and expense information provided, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s management fees were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.
   
 
2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
 
The Independent Board Members further reviewed information regarding the nature of services and fee rates offered by the Advisor to other clients, including municipal separately managed accounts and passively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) sub-advised by the Advisor. In evaluating the comparisons of fees, the Independent Board Members noted that the fee rates charged to the Funds and other clients vary, among other things, because of the different services involved and the additional regulatory and compliance requirements associated with registered investment companies, such as the Funds. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members considered the differences in the product types, including, but not limited to, the services provided, the structure and operations, product distribution and costs thereof, portfolio investment policies, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members noted, in particular, that the range of services provided to the Funds (as discussed above) is much more extensive than that provided to separately managed accounts. Given the inherent differences in the products, particularly the extensive services provided to the Funds, the Independent Board Members believe such facts justify the different levels of fees.
   
 
In considering the fees of the Sub-Advisor, the Independent Board Members also considered the pricing schedule or fees that the Sub-Advisor charges for similar investment management services for other Nuveen funds.
   
 
3. Profitability of Fund Advisers
 
In conjunction with its review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities (which incorporated Nuveen’s wholly-owned affiliated sub-advisers) and its financial condition. The Independent Board Members reviewed the revenues and expenses of Nuveen’s advisory activities for the last two years, the allocation methodology used in prepar-

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ing the profitability data and an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2010. The Independent Board Members noted this information supplemented the profitability information requested and received during the year to help keep them apprised of developments affecting profitability (such as changes in fee waivers and expense reimbursement commitments). In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that they have an Independent Board Member serve as a point person to review and keep them apprised of changes to the profitability analysis and/or methodologies during the year. The Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s revenues for advisory activities, expenses, and profit margin compared to that of various unaffiliated management firms with similar amounts of assets under management and relatively comparable asset composition prepared by Nuveen.
   
 
In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members recognized the subjective nature of determining profitability which may be affected by numerous factors including the allocation of expenses. Further, the Independent Board Members recognized the difficulties in making comparisons as the profitability of other advisers generally is not publicly available and the profitability information that is available for certain advisers or management firms may not be representative of the industry and may be affected by, among other things, the adviser’s particular business mix, capital costs, types of funds managed and expense allocations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Independent Board Members reviewed Nuveen’s methodology and assumptions for allocating expenses across product lines to determine profitability. In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members recognized Nuveen’s investment in its fund business. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the Advisor’s level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided.
   
 
In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered other amounts paid to a Fund Adviser by the Funds as well as any indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements, if any) the Fund Adviser and its affiliates receive, or are expected to receive, that are directly attributable to the management of the Funds, if any. See Section E below for additional information on indirect benefits a Fund Adviser may receive as a result of its relationship with the Funds. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of each Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the respective Fund were reasonable.

D.
Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
With respect to economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a fund being spread over a larger asset base, although economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. One method to help ensure the shareholders share

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in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Generally, management fees for funds in the Nuveen complex are comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component, subject to certain exceptions. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members reviewed and considered the applicable fund-level breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules that reduce advisory fees as asset levels increase. Further, the Independent Board Members noted that although closed-end funds may from time-to-time make additional share offerings, the growth of their assets will occur primarily through the appreciation of such funds’ investment portfolio.
 
In addition to fund-level advisory fee breakpoints, the Board also considered the Funds’ complex-wide fee arrangement. Pursuant to the complex-wide fee arrangement, the fees of the funds in the Nuveen complex are generally reduced as the assets in the fund complex reach certain levels. The complex-wide fee arrangement seeks to provide the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total fund complex assets increase, even if assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have decreased. The approach reflects the notion that some of Nuveen’s costs are attributable to services provided to all its funds in the complex and therefore all funds benefit if these costs are spread over a larger asset base.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the breakpoint schedules and complex-wide fee arrangement were acceptable and reflect economies of scale to be shared with shareholders when assets under management increase.
 
E. Indirect Benefits
In evaluating fees, the Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with each Fund. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered any revenues received by affiliates of the Advisor for serving as agent at Nuveen’s trading desk and as co-manager in initial public offerings of new closed-end funds.
 
In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund Advisers received any benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby a portion of the commissions paid by a Fund for brokerage may be used to acquire research that may be useful to the Fund Adviser in managing the assets of the Funds and other clients. The Independent Board Members recognized that each Fund Adviser has the authority to pay a higher commission in return for brokerage and research services if it determines in good faith that the commission paid is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided. Nevertheless, the Independent Board Members noted that commissions are generally not paid in connection with municipal securities transactions typically executed on a principal basis.

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Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Funds were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.
 
F. Other Considerations
The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees are reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.

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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited)

   
The management of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed for the Funds by the Adviser, is the responsibility of the board members of the Funds. The number of board members of the Funds is currently set at ten. None of the board members who are not “interested” persons of the Funds (referred to herein as “independent board members”) has ever been a director or employee of, or consultant to, Nuveen or its affiliates. The names and business addresses of the board members and officers of the Funds, their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years, the number of portfolios each oversees and other directorships they hold are set forth below.

 
Name,
Birthdate
& Address
 
Position(s) Held
with the Funds
 
Year First
Elected or
Appointed
and Term(1)
 
Principal
Occupation(s)
including other
Directorships
During Past 5 Years
 
Number
of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Board Member
Independent Board Members:                
ROBERT P. BREMNER(2)
8/22/40
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Chairman of
the Board
and Board Member
 
1996
Class III
 
Private Investor and Management Consultant; Treasurer and Director, Humanities Council of Washington, D.C.; Board Member, Independent Directors Council affiliated with the Investment Company Institute.
 
241
                   
JACK B. EVANS
10/22/48
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
1999
Class III
 
President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Director and Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; member of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Source Media Group; Life Trustee of Coe College and the Iowa College Foundation; formerly, Director, Alliant Energy; formerly, Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; formerly, President and Chief Operating Officer, SCI Financial Group, Inc., a regional financial services firm.
 
 
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WILLIAM C. HUNTER
3/6/48
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
2004
Class I
 
Dean, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa (since 2006); Director (since 2004) of Xerox Corporation; Director (since 2005), Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society; Director of Wellmark, Inc. (since 2009); formerly, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Finance, School of Business at the University of Connecticut (2003-2006); previously, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (1995-2003); formerly, Director (1997-2007), Credit Research Center at Georgetown University.
 
 
241
                   
DAVID J. KUNDERT(2)
10/28/42
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
2005
Class II
 
Director, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company; retired (since 2004) as Chairman, JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, President and CEO, Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, and President, One Group Mutual Funds; prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Banc One Corporation and Chairman and CEO, Banc One Investment Management Group; Member, Board of Regents, Luther College; member of the Wisconsin Bar Association; member of Board of Directors, Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens; member of Board of Directors and Chair of Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
 
 
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WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER(2)
9/24/44
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
1996
Class III
 
Chairman of Miller-Valentine Partners Ltd., a real estate investment company; formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired 2004) of Miller-Valentine Group; member, University of Dayton Business School Advisory Council;member, Mid-America Health System Board; formerly, member and chair, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Association; formerly, member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.
 
 
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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
Name,
Birthdate
& Address
 
Position(s) Held
with the Funds
 
Year First
Elected or
Appointed
and Term(1)
 
Principal
Occupation(s)
Including other
Directorships
During Past 5 Years
 
Number
of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Board Member
Independent Board Members:                
JUDITH M. STOCKDALE
12/29/47
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 
1997
Class I
 
Executive Director, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (since 1994); prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994).
 
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CAROLE E. STONE(2)
6/28/47
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 
2007
Class I
 
Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006); Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2005-2010); formerly, Chair, New York Racing Association
Oversight Board (2005-2007).
 
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VIRGINIA L. STRINGER
8/16/44
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
2011
 
Board Member, Mutual Fund Directors Forum; Member, Governing Board, Investment Company Institute’s Independent Directors Council; governance consultant and non-profit board member; former Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc. a management consulting firm; previously, held several executive positions in general management, marketing and human resources at IBM and The Pillsbury Company; Independent Director, First American Fund Complex (1987-2010) and Chair (1997-2010).
 
 
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TERENCE J. TOTH(2)
9/29/59
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
2008
Class II
 
Director, Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (since 2008); Managing Partner, Promus Capital (since 2008); formerly, CEO and President, Northern Trust Global Investments (2004-2007); Executive Vice President, Quantitative Management & Securities Lending (2000-2004); prior thereto, various positions with Northern Trust Company (since 1994); member: Goodman Theatre Board (since 2004), Chicago Fellowship Board (since 2005) and Catalyst Schools of Chicago Board (since 2008); formerly, member: Northern Trust Mutual Funds Board (2005-2007), Northern Trust Global Investments Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Japan Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Securities Inc. Board (2003-2007) and Northern Trust Hong Kong Board (1997-2004).
 
 
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Interested Board Member:                
JOHN P. AMBOIAN(3)
6/14/61
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 
2008
Class II
 
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (since 2007) and Director (since 1999) of Nuveen Investments, Inc., formerly, President (1999-2007); Chief Executive Officer (since 2007) of Nuveen Investments Advisers, Inc.; Director (since 1998) formerly, Chief Executive Officer (2007-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.
 
 
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Name,
Birthdate
and Address
 
Position(s) Held
with the Funds
 
Year First
Elected or
Appointed(4)
 
Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 
Number
of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen
by Officer
Officers of the Funds:                
GIFFORD R. ZIMMERMAN
9/9/56
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Chief
Administrative
Officer
 
 
1988
 
Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary (since 1997) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, of Symphony Asset Management LLC (since 2003); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2002), Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002), Tradewinds Global Investors LLC, and Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006), Nuveen HydePark Group LLC and Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007) and of Winslow Capital Management Inc. (since 2010); Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Chartered Financial Analyst.
 
 
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WILLIAM ADAMS IV
6/9/55
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 
2007
 
Senior Executive Vice President, Global Structured Products (since 2010), formerly, Executive Vice President (1999-2010) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Co-President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (since 2011); formerly, Managing Director (2010-2011) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC.
 
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CEDRIC H. ANTOSIEWICZ
1/11/62
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 
2007
 
Managing Director of Nuveen Securities, LLC.
 
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MARGO L. COOK
4/11/64
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
V
ice President
 
 
2009
 
Executive Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (since 2011); Managing Director-Investment Services of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since August 2011), previously, Head of Institutional Asset Management (2007-2008) of Bear Stearns Asset Management; Head of Institutional Asset Management (1986-2007) of Bank of NY Mellon; Chartered Financial Analyst.
 
 
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LORNA C. FERGUSON
10/24/45
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 
1998
 
Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. and Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2004).
 
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STEPHEN D. FOY
5/31/54
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
and Controller
 
1998
 
Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) and Funds Controller of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Vice President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; (since 2010) Certified Public Accountant.
 
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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
Name,
Birthdate
and Address
 
Position(s) Held
with the Funds
 
Year First
Elected or
Appointed(4)
 
Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 
Number
of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen
by Officer
Officers of the Funds:                
SCOTT S. GRACE
8/20/70
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Vice President
and Treasurer
 
 
 
2009
 
Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Development, Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director and Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc., Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc., Nuveen Investments Advisers, Inc., Nuveen Investments Holdings Inc. and (since 2011) Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Vice President and Treasurer of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC and Winslow Capital Management, Inc.; Vice President of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Treasurer (2006-2009), Senior Vice President (2008-2009), previously, Vice President (2006-2008) of Janus Capital Group, Inc.; formerly, Senior Associate in Morgan Stanley’s Global Financial Services Group (2000-2003); Chartered Accountant Designation.
 
 
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WALTER M. KELLY
2/24/70
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Chief Compliance
Officer and
Vice President
 
2003
 
Senior Vice President (since 2008) and Assistant Secretary (since 2003) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.
 
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TINA M. LAZAR
8/27/61
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 
2002
 
Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.
 
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LARRY W. MARTIN
7/27/51
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Vice President and
Assistant Secretary
 
 
1997
 
Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (1993-2010), Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC: Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010), and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly Vice President (2005-2010), and Assistant Secretary (since 1997) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc., Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002), NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Symphony Asset Management, LLC (since 2003), Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management LLC (since 2006), Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC and Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007), and of Winslow Capital Management, Inc. (since 2010); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since 2010).
 
 
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KEVIN J. MCCARTHY
3/26/66
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Vice President
and Secretary
 
 
2007
 
Managing Director (since 2008), formerly, Vice President (2007-2008), Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), Assistant Secretary (since 2007) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Investment Holdings, Inc.; Vice President (since 2007) and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc., NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors LLC, NWQ Holdings, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC, Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC, Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007) and of Winslow Capital Management, Inc. (since 2010); Vice President and Secretary (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; prior thereto, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP (1997-2007).
 
 
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Name,
Birthdate
and Address
 
Position(s) Held
with the Funds
 
Year First
Elected or
Appointed(4)
 
Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 
Number
of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen
by Officer
Officers of the Funds:                
KATHLEEN L. PRUDHOMME
3/30/53
901 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
 
Vice President and
Assistant Secretary
 
2011
 
Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director and Assistant Secretary (since 2011) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; formerly, Deputy General Counsel, FAF Advisors, Inc. (2004-2010).
 
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(1)
For High Income Opportunity (NMZ), the Board of Trustees is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II, and Class III, with each being elected to serve until the third succeeding annual shareholders’ meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed, except two board members are elected by the holders of Preferred Shares to serve until the next annual shareholders’ meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed. For High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD), Board Members serve three year terms. The Board of Trustees for NMD is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II, and Class III, with each being elected to serve until the third succeeding annual shareholders’ meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed. For Investment Quality (NQM), Select Quality (NQS), Quality Income (NQU) and Premier Income (NPF), the Board Members serve a one year term to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the board member was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex.
(2)
Also serves as a trustee of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund, an exchange-traded commodity pool managed by Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser.
(3)
Mr. Amboian is an interested trustee because of his position with Nuveen Investments, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, which are affiliates of the Nuveen Funds.
(4)
Officers serve one year terms through August of each year. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the Officer was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex.

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Reinvest Automatically,
Easily and Conveniently
 
Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.
 
Nuveen Closed-End Funds Automatic Reinvestment Plan
 
Your Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares.
 
By choosing to reinvest, you’ll be able to invest money regularly and automatically, and watch your investment grow through the power of compounding. Just like distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on distributions that are reinvested.
 
It is important to note that an automatic reinvestment plan does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect you against loss in a declining market.
 
Easy and convenient
 
To make recordkeeping easy and convenient, each month you’ll receive a statement showing your total distributions, the date of investment, the shares acquired and the price per share, and the total number of shares you own.
 
How shares are purchased
 
The shares you acquire by reinvesting will either be purchased on the open market or newly issued by the Fund. If the shares are trading at or above net asset value at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new shares at the greater of the net asset value or 95% of the then-current market price. If the shares are trading at less than net asset value, shares for your account will be purchased on the open market. If the Plan Agent begins purchasing Fund shares on the open market while shares are trading below net asset value, but the Fund’s shares subsequently trade at or above their net asset value before the Plan Agent is able to complete its purchases, the Plan Agent may cease open-market purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the distribution in newly-issued Fund shares at a price equal to the greater of the shares’ net asset value or 95% of the shares’ market value on the last business day immediately prior to the purchase date. Distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the distribution payment date. No interest will be paid on distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price per share may

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exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund. A pro rata portion of any applicable brokerage commissions on open market purchases will be paid by Plan participants. These commissions usually will be lower than those charged on individual transactions.
 
Flexible
 
You may change your distribution option or withdraw from the Plan at any time, should your needs or situation change.
 
You can reinvest whether your shares are registered in your name, or in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee. Ask your investment advisor if his or her firm will participate on your behalf. Participants whose shares are registered in the name of one firm may not be able to transfer the shares to another firm and continue to participate in the Plan.
 
The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Although the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants, there is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan at this time.
 
Call today to start reinvesting distributions
 
For more information on the Nuveen Automatic Reinvestment Plan or to enroll in or withdraw from the Plan, speak with your financial advisor or call us at (800) 257-8787.

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Glossary of Terms
Used in this Report
 
Auction Rate Bond: An auction rate bond is a security whose interest payments are adjusted periodically through an auction process, which process typically also serves as a means for buying and selling the bond. Auctions that fail to attract enough buyers for all the shares offered for sale are deemed to have “failed,” with current holders receiving a formula-based interest rate until the next scheduled auction.
   
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
   
Average Effective Maturity: The market-value-weighted average of the effective maturity dates of the individual securities including cash. In the case of a bond that has been advance-refunded to a call date, the effective maturity is the date on which the bond is scheduled to be redeemed using the proceeds of an escrow account. In most other cases the effective maturity is the stated maturity date of the security.
   
Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a Fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both structural leverage and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the Fund’s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any structural leverage.
   
Inverse Floaters: Inverse floating rate securities, also known as inverse floaters, are created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. This trust, in turn, (a) issues floating rate certificates typically paying short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties in amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) issues an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) to an investor (such as a Fund) interested in gaining investment exposure to a long-term municipal bond. The income received by the holder of the inverse floater varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the holder of the inverse floater bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk. The holder of the inverse floater typically also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. Hence, an inverse floater essentially represents an investment in the underlying bond on a leveraged basis.
   
Leverage: Using borrowed money to invest in securities or other assets.

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Leverage-Adjusted Duration: Duration is a measure of the expected period over which a bond’s principal and interest will be paid, and consequently is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond’s or bond Fund’s value to changes when market interest rates change. Generally, the longer a bond’s or Fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or Fund will change as interest rates change. Leverage-adjusted duration takes into account the leveraging process for a Fund and therefore is longer than the duration of the Fund’s portfolio of bonds.
   
Lipper General and Insured Leveraged Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category for each period as follows: 1-year, 83 funds; 5-year, 80 funds; and 10-year, 64 funds. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of dividends, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. The Lipper average is not available for direct investment.
   
Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category for each period as follows: 1-year, 14 funds; 5-year, 13 funds; and 10-year, 10 funds. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of dividends, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. The Lipper average is not available for direct investment.
   
Market Yield (also known as Dividend Yield or Current Yield): An investment’s current annualized dividend divided by its current market price.
   
Net Asset Value (NAV): The net market value of all securities held in a portfolio.
   
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: The market value of one share of a mutual fund or closed-end fund. For a Fund, the NAV is calculated daily by taking the Fund’s total assets (securities, cash, and accrued earnings), subtracting the Fund’s liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
   
Pre-Refunding: Pre-Refunding, also known as advanced refundings or refinancings, is a procedure used by state and local governments to refinance municipal bonds to lower interest expenses. The issuer sells new bonds with a lower yield and uses the proceeds to buy U.S. Treasury securities, the interest from which is used to make payments on the higher-yielding bonds. Because of this collateral, pre-refunding generally raises a bond’s credit rating and thus its value.
   
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) High Yield Municipal Bond Index: The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) High-Yield Municipal Bond Index comprises all of the bonds in the S&P National Municipal Bond Index that are non-rated or rated BB+ by S&P and/or Ba1 or lower by Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. The index does not contain bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. The index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
   
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade U.S. municipal bond market. The index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.

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Glossary of Terms
Used in this Report (continued)
 
Structural Leverage: Structural Leverage consists of preferred shares or debt issued by the Fund. Both of these are part of a Fund’s capital structure. Structural leverage is sometimes referred to as “‘40 Act Leverage” and is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
   
Taxable-Equivalent Yield: The yield necessary from a fully taxable investment to equal, on an after-tax basis, the yield of a municipal bond investment.
   
Zero Coupon Bond: A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the bond comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the bond at issuance and the par value of the bond at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon bonds generally are more volatile than the market prices of bonds that pay interest periodically.

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Other Useful Information
 
Board of
Directors/Trustees
John P. Amboian
Robert P. Bremner
Jack B. Evans
William C. Hunter
David J. Kundert
William J. Schneider
Judith M. Stockdale
Carole E. Stone
Virginia L. Stringer
Terence J. Toth
 
Fund Manager
Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Custodian
State Street Bank
& Trust Company
Boston, MA
 
Transfer Agent and
Shareholder Services
State Street Bank & Trust
Company
Nuveen Funds
P.O. Box 43071
Providence, RI 02940-3071
(800) 257-8787
 
Legal Counsel
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Chicago, IL
 
Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, IL
 
Quarterly Portfolio of Investments and Proxy Voting Information
 
You may obtain (i) each Fund’s quarterly portfolio of investments, (ii) information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, and (iii) a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com.
 
You may also obtain this and other Fund information directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC may charge a copying fee for this information. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov or in person at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call the SEC at (202) 942-8090 for room hours and operation. You may also request Fund information by sending an e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC’s Public References Section at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549.
 
CEO Certification Disclosure
 
Each Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
 
Each Fund has filed with the SEC the certification of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
Common and Preferred Share Information
 
Each Fund intends to repurchase and/or redeem shares of its own common and/or auction rate preferred stock in the future at such times and in such amounts as is deemed advisable. During the period covered by this report, the Funds repurchased and/or redeemed shares of their common and/or auction rate preferred stock as shown in the accompanying table.
 
       
Auction Rate
 
   
Common Shares
 
Preferred Shares
 
Fund
 
Repurchased
 
Redeemed
 
NQM
   
 
8,428
 
NQS
   
 
10,051
 
NQU
   
 
15,475
 
NPF
   
 
5,074
 
NMZ
   
 
3,800
 
NMD
   
 
 
 
Any future repurchases will be reported to shareholders in the next annual or semi-annual report.

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Nuveen Investments:
Serving Investors for Generations
 
Since 1898, financial advisors and their clients have relied on Nuveen Investments to provide dependable investment solutions through continued adherence to proven, long-term investing principles. Today, we offer a range of high quality equity and fixed-income solutions designed to be integral components of a well-diversified core portfolio.
 
Focused on meeting investor needs.
 
Nuveen Investments is a global investment management firm that seeks to help secure the long-term goals of institutions and high net worth investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them. We market our growing range of specialized investment solutions under the high-quality brands of NWQ, Nuveen Asset Management, Santa Barbara, Symphony, Tradewinds and Winslow Capital. In total, Nuveen Investments managed approximately $207 billion of assets as of October 31, 2011.
 
Find out how we can help you.
 
To learn more about how the products and services of Nuveen Investments may be able to help you meet your financial goals, talk to your financial advisor, or call us at (800) 257-8787. Please read the information provided carefully before you invest. Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment carefully. Where applicable, be sure to obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other relevant information. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your securities representative or Nuveen Investments, 333 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
 
Learn more about Nuveen Funds at: www.nuveen.com/cef
 
Distributed by
Nuveen Securities, LLC
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
www.nuveen.com

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. There were no amendments to or waivers from the Code during the period covered by this report. The registrant has posted the code of ethics on its website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Info/Shareholder. (To view the code, click on Fund Governance and then click on Code of Conduct.)

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The registrant's Board of Directors or Trustees (“Board”) determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its Audit Committee. The registrant's audit committee financial expert is Carole E. Stone, who is “independent” for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

Ms. Stone served for five years as Director of the New York State Division of the Budget. As part of her role as Director, Ms. Stone was actively involved in overseeing the development of the State's operating, local assistance and capital budgets, its financial plan and related documents; overseeing the development of the State's bond-related disclosure documents and certifying that they fairly presented the State's financial position; reviewing audits of various State and local agencies and programs; and coordinating the State's system of internal audit and control. Prior to serving as Director, Ms. Stone worked as a budget analyst/examiner with increasing levels of responsibility over a 30 year period, including approximately five years as Deputy Budget Director.  Ms. Stone has also served as Chair of the New York State Racing Association Oversight Board, as Chair of the Public Authorities Control Board, as a Commissioner on the New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform and as a member of the Boards of Directors of several New York State public authorities. These positions have involved overseeing operations and finances of certain entities and assessing the adequacy of project/entity financing and financial reporting. Currently, Ms. Stone is on the Board of Directors of CBOE Holdings, Inc., of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and of C2 Options Exchange. Ms. Stone's position on the boards of these entities and as a member of both CBOE Holdings' Audit Committee and its Finance Committee has involved, among other things, the oversight of audits, audit plans and preparation of financial statements.
 
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund

The following tables show the amount of fees that Ernst & Young LLP, the Fund's auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund's last two full fiscal years. For engagements with Ernst & Young LLP the Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that Ernst & Young LLP provided to the Fund, except for those non-audit services that were subject to the pre-approval exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (the “pre-approval exception”). The pre-approval exception for services provided directly to the Fund waives the pre-approval requirement for services other than audit, review or attest services if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Fund to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee's attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the audit is completed.

The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).

SERVICES THAT THE FUND'S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE FUND

 
Audit Fees Billed
   
Audit-Related Fees
   
Tax Fees
   
All Other Fees
 
Fiscal Year Ended
to Fund 1
   
Billed to Fund 2
   
Billed to Fund 3
   
Billed to Fund 4
 
October 31, 2011
$ 18,200     $ 10,000     $ 0     $ 850  
                               
Percentage approved
  0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
pursuant to
                             
pre-approval
                             
exception
                             
                               
October 31, 2010
$ 20,345     $ 8,000     $ 0     $ 850  
                               
Percentage approved
  0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
pursuant to
                             
pre-approval
                             
exception
                             
                               
1 "Audit Fees" are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for the audit of the Fund's annual financial statements and services
         
provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
                         
                               
2 "Audit Related Fees" are the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the
                 
audit or review of financial statements and are not reported under "Audit Fees".
                         
                               
3 "Tax Fees" are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for tax advice, tax compliance, and tax planning.
                 
                               
4 "All Other Fees" are the aggregate fees billed for products and services for agreed upon procedures engagements performed for leveraged funds.
         
 
SERVICES THAT THE FUND'S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE ADVISER AND AFFILIATED FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS

The following tables show the amount of fees billed by Ernst & Young LLP to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (formerly Nuveen Asset Management) (the “Adviser” or “NFA”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund's operations and financial reporting, during the Fund's last two full fiscal years.
 
The tables also show the percentage of fees subject to the pre-approval exception. The pre-approval exception for services provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider (other than audit, review or attest services) waives the pre-approval requirement if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to Ernst & Young LLP by the Fund, the Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee's attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the Fund's audit is completed.

Fiscal Year Ended
Audit-Related Fees
   
Tax Fees Billed to
   
All Other Fees
 
 
Billed to Adviser and
   
Adviser and
   
Billed to Adviser
 
 
Affiliated Fund
   
Affiliated Fund
   
and Affiliated Fund
 
 
Service Providers
   
Service Providers
   
Service Providers
 
October 31, 2011
$ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
                       
Percentage approved
  0 %     0 %     0 %
pursuant to
                     
pre-approval
                     
exception
                     
October 31, 2010
$ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
                       
Percentage approved
  0 %     0 %     0 %
pursuant to
                     
pre-approval
                     
exception
                     
 
NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young LLP billed during the Fund's last two full fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services that Ernst & Young LLP provides to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Services Provider, if the engagement related directly to the Fund's operations and financial reporting (except for those subject to the pre-approval exception described above). The Audit Committee requested and received information from Ernst & Young LLP about any non-audit services that Ernst & Young LLP rendered during the Fund's last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating Ernst & Young LLP's independence.

Fiscal Year Ended
     
Total Non-Audit Fees
             
       
billed to Adviser and
             
       
Affiliated Fund Service
   
Total Non-Audit Fees
       
       
Providers (engagements
   
billed to Adviser and
       
       
related directly to the
   
Affiliated Fund Service
       
 
Total Non-Audit Fees
   
operations and financial
   
Providers (all other
       
 
Billed to Fund
   
reporting of the Fund)
   
engagements)
   
Total
 
October 31, 2011
$ 850     $ 0     $ 0     $ 850  
October 31, 2010
$ 850     $ 0     $ 0     $ 850  
                               
"Non-Audit Fees billed to Fund" for both fiscal year ends represent "Tax Fees" and "All Other Fees" billed to Fund in their respective
         
amounts from the previous table.
                             

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Audit Committee must approve (i) all non-audit services to be performed for the Fund by the Fund's independent accountants and (ii) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Fund's independent accountants for the Affiliated Fund Service Providers with respect to operations and financial reporting of the Fund. Regarding tax and research projects conducted by the independent accountants for the Fund and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (with respect to operations and financial reports of the Fund) such engagements will be (i) pre-approved by the Audit Committee if they are expected to be for amounts greater than $10,000; (ii) reported to the Audit Committee chairman for his verbal approval prior to engagement if they are expected to be for amounts under $10,000 but greater than $5,000; and (iii) reported to the Audit Committee at the next Audit Committee meeting if they are expected to be for an amount under $5,000.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

The registrant's Board has a separately designated Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)). The members of the audit committee are Robert P. Bremner, Terence J. Toth, William J. Schneider, Carole E. Stone and David J. Kundert.

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

a) See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.

b) Not applicable.

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“Adviser”) is the registrant’s investment adviser. NFA is responsible for the on-going monitoring of the Fund’s investment portfolio, managing the Fund’s business affairs and providing certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services. The Adviser has engaged Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Sub-Adviser”) as Sub-Adviser to provide discretionary investment advisory services. As part of these services, the Adviser has delegated to the Sub-Adviser the full responsibility for proxy voting on securities held in the registrant’s portfolio and related duties in accordance with the Sub-Adviser's policy and procedures. The Adviser periodically monitors the Sub-Adviser's voting to ensure that it is carrying out its duties. The Sub-Adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures are attached to this filing as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
 
Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. is the registrant's investment adviser (also referred to as the "Adviser".)  The Adviser is responsible for the selection and on-going monitoring of the Fund's investment portfolio, managing the Fund's business affairs and providing certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services.  The Adviser has engaged Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Nuveen Asset Management” or “Sub-Adviser”) as Sub-Adviser to provide discretionary investment advisory services. The following section provides information on the portfolio manager at the Sub-Adviser:

The Portfolio Manager

The following individual has primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the registrant’s investment strategies:
 
Name
Fund
  John V. Miller
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund

Other Accounts Managed. In addition to managing the registrant, the portfolio managers are also primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the following accounts:
 
Portfolio Manager
Type of Account
Managed
Number of
Accounts
Assets*
 John V. Miller
Registered Investment Company
8
$7.32 billion
 
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles
5
$385 million
 
Other Accounts
15
$2.6 million

*
Assets are as of October 31, 2011.  None of the assets in these accounts are subject to an advisory fee based on performance.

Compensation. Portfolio manager compensation consists primarily of base pay, an annual cash bonus and long-term incentive payments.

Base pay. Base pay is determined based upon an analysis of the portfolio manager‘s general performance, experience, and market levels of base pay for such position.

Annual cash bonus. The Fund’s portfolio manager is eligible for an annual cash bonus determined based upon the  portfolio manager‘s performance, experience and market levels of base pay for such position. The maximum potential annual cash bonus is equal to a multiple of base pay.

A portion of the portfolio manager‘s annual cash bonus is based on his or her Fund‘s investment performance, generally measured over the past one- and three-year periods unless the portfolio manager‘s tenure is shorter. Investment performance for the Fund is determined by evaluating the Fund‘s performance relative to its benchmark(s) and/or Lipper industry peer group.

Each portfolio manager whose performance is evaluated in part by comparing the manager‘s performance to a benchmark is measured against a Fund-specific customized subset (limited to bonds in each Fund‘s specific state and with certain maturity parameters) of the S&P/Investortools Municipal Bond Index, an index comprised of bonds held by managed municipal bond fund customers of Standard & Poor‘s Securities Pricing, Inc. that are priced daily and whose fund holdings aggregate at least $2 million. As of October 31, 2011, the S&P/Investortools Municipal Bond Index was comprised of 57,980 securities with an aggregate current market value of $1,262 billion.

Bonus amounts can also be influenced by factors other than investment performance. These other factors are more subjective and are based on evaluations by each portfolio manager‘s supervisor and reviews submitted by his or her peers. These reviews and evaluations often take into account a number of factors, including the portfolio manager‘s effectiveness in communicating investment performance to shareholders and their advisors, his or her contribution to NAM‘s investment process and to the execution of investment strategies consistent with risk guidelines, his or her participation in asset growth, and his or her compliance with NAM‘s policies and procedures.

Investment performance is measured on a pre-tax basis, gross of fees for a Fund‘s results and for its Lipper industry peer group.

Long-term incentive compensation. Certain key employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, including certain portfolio managers, have received profits interests in the parent company of Nuveen Investments which entitle their holders to participate in the appreciation in the value of Nuveen Investments. In addition, in July 2009, Nuveen Investments created and funded a trust which purchased shares of certain Nuveen Mutual Funds and awarded such shares, subject to vesting, to certain key employees, including certain portfolio managers. Finally, certain key employees of  NAM, including certain portfolio managers, have received profits interests in NAM which entitle their holders to participate in the firm‘s growth over time.

Material Conflicts of Interest. Each portfolio manager’s simultaneous management of the registrant and the other accounts 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 Registrant and the other account. NAM, however, believes that such potential conflicts are mitigated by the fact that the NAM 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, although the allocation procedures may provide allocation preferences to funds with special characteristics (such as favoring state funds versus national funds for allocations of in-state bonds). In addition, NAM has adopted a Code of Conduct that sets forth policies regarding conflicts of interest.

Beneficial Ownership of Securities. As of October 31, 2011, the portfolio manager beneficially owned the following dollar range of equity securities issued by the Registrant and other Nuveen Funds managed by Nuveen Asset Management’s municipal investment team.


Name of Portfolio Manager
Fund
 
 
Dollar range of
equity securities
beneficially owned
in Fund
Dollar range of equity
securities beneficially
owned in the remainder of
Nuveen funds managed by
Nuveen Asset
Management’s municipal
investment team
John V. Miller
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund
$50,001-$100,000
$100,001-$500,000

PORTFOLIO MANAGER BIOGRAPHY:

John V. Miller, CFA, joined Nuveen's investment management team as a credit analyst in 1996, with three prior years of experience in the municipal market with C.W. Henderson & Assoc., a municipal bond manager for private accounts. He has a BA in Economics and Political Science from Duke University, and an MA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA with honors in Finance from the University of Chicago. He has been responsible for analysis of high yield credits in the utility, solid waste and energy related sectors. He is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Fixed Income of Nuveen Asset Management. He manages investments for nine Nuveen-sponsored investment companies.

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's Board implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to this item.

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a)
The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

(b)
There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.

(a)(1)
Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable because the code is posted on registrant's website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Info/ Shareholder and there were no amendments during the period covered by this report. (To view the code, click on Fund Governance and then Code of Conduct.)

(a)(2)
A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) in the exact form set forth below: Ex-99.CERT Attached hereto.

(a)(3)
Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.

(b)
If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)); Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. Ex-99.906 CERT attached hereto.


 
 

 

SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant) Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund

By (Signature and Title) /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy
Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary

Date: January 6, 2012

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title) /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman
Gifford R. Zimmerman
Chief Administrative Officer
(principal executive officer)

Date: January 6, 2012
 
By (Signature and Title) /s/ Stephen D. Foy
Stephen D. Foy
Vice President and Controller
(principal financial officer)

Date: January 6, 2012