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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, 2010

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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 
 

 
 

 

 
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC COMBINATION WITH FAF ADVISORS
 
On July 29, 2010, Nuveen Investments announced that U.S. Bancorp will receive a 9.5% stake in Nuveen Investments and cash consideration in exchange for the long-term asset business of U.S. Bancorp’s FAF Advisors. Nuveen Investments is the parent of Nuveen Asset Management (NAM), the investment adviser for the Funds included in this report.
 
FAF Advisors, which currently manages about $25 billion of long-term assets and serves as the advisor of the First American Funds, will be combined with NAM, which currently manages about $75 billion in municipal fixed income assets. Upon completion of the transaction, Nuveen Investments, which currently manages about $160 billion of assets across several high-quality affiliates, will manage a combined total of about $185 billion in institutional and retail assets.
 
This combination will not affect the investment objectives, strategies or policies of the Funds in this report. Over time, Nuveen Investments expects that the combination will provide even more ways to meet the needs of investors who work with financial advisors and consultants by enhancing the multi-boutique model of Nuveen Investments, which also includes highly respected investment teams at Hyde Park, NWQ Investment Management, Santa Barbara Asset Management, Symphony Asset Management, Tradewinds Global Investors and Winslow Capital.
 
The transaction is expected to close late in 2010, subject to customary conditions.

 
 

 

 
Chairman’s
Letter to Shareholders
 
 
Dear Shareholder,
 
Recent months have revealed the fragility and disparity of the global economic recovery. In the U.S., the rate of economic growth has slowed as various stimulus programs wind down, exposing weakness in the underlying economy. In contrast, many emerging market countries are experiencing a return to comparatively high rates of growth. Confidence in global financial markets has been undermined by concerns about high sovereign debt levels in Europe and the U.S. Until these countries can begin credible programs to reduce their budgetary deficits, market unease and hesitation will remain. On a more encouraging note, while the global recovery is expanding existing trade imbalances, policy makers in the leading economies are making a sustained effort to create a global framework through which various countries can take complimentary actions that should reduce those imbalances over time.
 
The U.S. economy is subject to unusually high levels of uncertainty as it struggles to recover from a devastating financial crisis. Unemployment remains stubbornly high, due to what appears to be both cyclical and structural forces. Federal Reserve policy makers are implementing another round of quantitative easing, a novel approach to provide support to the economy. However, the high levels of debt owed both by U.S. consumers and the U.S. government limit the Fed’s ability to engineer a stronger economic recovery.
 
The U.S. financial markets reflect the crosscurrents now impacting the U.S. economy. Today’s historically low interest rates reflect the Fed’s intervention in the financial markets and the demand for U.S. government debt by U.S. and overseas investors looking for a safe haven for investment. The continued corporate earnings recovery and recent electoral results are giving a boost to equity markets. Encouragingly, financial institutions are rebuilding their balance sheets and the financial reform legislation enacted last summer has the potential to address many of the most significant contributors to the financial crisis, although the details still have to be worked out.
 
In this difficult environment your Nuveen investment team continues to seek sustainable investment opportunities and, at the same time, remains alert for potential risks that may result from a recovery still facing many headwinds. As your representative, the Nuveen Fund Board monitors the activities of each investment team to assure that all maintain their investment disciplines. 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 22, 2010
 
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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)
 
Recently, portfolio managers Tom Spalding, Paul Brennan, John Miller and Johnathan Wilhelm discussed U.S. economic and municipal market conditions, key investment strategies and the twelve-month performance of these six national Funds. A 34-year veteran of Nuveen, Tom has managed NQS and NQU since 2003. With 20 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Nuveen, Paul assumed portfolio management responsibility for NPF in 2006. John, who has 15 years of municipal market experience, has managed NMZ since its inception in 2003. Johnathan, who joined Nuveen in 2001 with 20 years of industry experience, served as co-portfolio manager of NMD beginning in 2007 and assumed full portfolio management responsibility for this Fund as well as for NQM in March 2009.
 
Since the close of this reporting period, Johnathan Wilhelm has left Nuveen Asset Management and no longer manages NMD and NQM. Paul Brennan will now manage NQM and John Miller will assume portfolio management responsibility for NMD.
 
What factors affected the U.S. economy and municipal market during the twelve-month reporting period ended October 31, 2010?
 
During this reporting period, the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress, and both the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government continued their efforts to improve the overall economic environment. For its part, the Fed held the benchmark fed funds rate in a target range of zero to 0.25% since cutting it to this record low level in December 2008. At its November 2010 meeting (shortly after the end of this reporting period), the central bank renewed its commitment to keeping the fed funds rate at “exceptionally low levels” for an “extended period.” The Fed also announced a second round of quantitative easing, in which it plans to purchase $600 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds by June 30, 2011. The goal of this plan is to lower long-term interest rates and thereby stimulate economic activity and create jobs. The federal government continued to focus on implementing the economic stimulus package passed in early 2009 and aimed at providing job creation, tax relief, fiscal assistance to state and local governments, and expansion of unemployment benefits and other federal social welfare programs.
 
These and other measures produced some signs of economic improvement. In the third quarter of 2010, the U.S. economy, as measured by the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), grew at an annualized rate of 2.5%, marking the first time the economy had
 
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.
 
Any reference to credit ratings for portfolio holdings denotes the highest rating assigned by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch. AAA, AA, A, and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below investment grade. Holdings and ratings may change over time.
 
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strung together five consecutive quarters of growth since 2007-2008. Inflation remained relatively tame, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 1.2% year-over-year as of October 2010. The core CPI (which excludes food and energy) rose 0.6% over this period, the smallest twelve-month increase in the 53-year history of this index. Housing prices also continued to recover from their April 2009 lows, although growth rates moderated from previous periods. For the twelve months ended September 2010 (the most recent data available at the time this report was produced), the average home price in the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Index rose 0.6%. Unemployment remained persistently high, with the jobless rate hovering at or above 9.5% over the past 15 months. As of October 31, 2010, national unemployment stood at 9.6% for the third consecutive month, down from its 26-year high of 10.1% in October 2009.
 
Municipal bond prices generally rose during this period, as the combination of strong demand and tight supply of new tax-exempt issuance created favorable market conditions, including high-yield bonds. One reason for the decrease in new tax-exempt supply was the heavy issuance of taxable municipal debt under the Build America Bond program. Build America Bonds, which were created as part of the February 2009 economic stimulus package, currently offer municipal issuers a federal subsidy equal to 35% of a bond’s interest payments, providing issuers with an alternative to traditional tax-exempt debt that often proves to be lower in cost. For the twelve months ended October 31, 2010, taxable Build America Bonds issuance totaled $100.3 billion, accounting for 24% of new bonds issued in the municipal market.
 
Over the twelve months ended October 31, 2010, municipal bond issuance nationwide—both tax-exempt and taxable—totaled $418.0 billion, an increase of 9% compared with the twelve-month period ended October 31, 2009. However, if taxable Build America Bond issuance were removed from the equation, the supply of tax-exempt bonds alone actually fell 15%. Since interest payments from Build America Bonds represent taxable income, we do not view these bonds as good investment opportunities for the tax-exempt Nuveen municipal closed-end funds.
 
What key strategies were used to manage these Funds?
 
As previously mentioned, the supply of tax-exempt municipal bonds declined nationally during this period, due largely to the continued issuance of taxable municipal bonds under the Build America Bond program. In this environment of constrained issuance of tax-exempt municipal bonds, we continued to take a bottom-up approach to discovering undervalued sectors and individual credits with the potential to perform well over the long term. In NQM, our focus was on increasing our exposure to hospitals and to lower-rated and non-rated bonds, primarily credits rated BBB, in order to take advantage of wider credit spreads. In NQS and NQU, we also worked to increase our health care exposure, evaluating each opportunity in this sector on the basis of its individual merits. In general, our criteria focused on determining the top hospitals in their service areas with strong management and reasonable debt levels. In NPF, we found value in several areas of the market, including health care, tax-supported sectors and other essential services such as toll roads and airports. For the most part, our purchases in this Fund were rated AA, A, and—to a lesser degree—BBB with maturities of at least 20 years.
 
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In NMZ and NMD, our primary emphasis continued to be on fundamental credit analysis of individual opportunities, which we believe is critical in the high-yield segment of the market. We also focused on looking for bonds with the ability to add diversification to our portfolios. In NMZ, our overall theme was adding high-yield bonds rated BBB, BB, and—in some cases—A with attractive credit spreads and credit stories that we believed would improve over the long term. Among the bonds we purchased during this period were Texas tollroad credits, project finance bonds for the new Brooklyn sports arena that will serve as the home of the New Jersey Nets, bonds issued for Kent Denver private school in Colorado and Clifton Uplift Education charter school in Texas, and special tax district credits for the Harbor Point project near Stamford, Connecticut and Plaza Metropolitan, a Colorado mall. In NMD, we found attractive opportunities to increase the Fund’s exposure to charter schools and industrial development revenue (IDR) bonds, also known as corporate-backed municipal bonds.
 
Some of our investment activity during this period resulted from opportunities created by the provisions of the Build America Bond program. For example, tax-exempt supply was more plentiful in the health care sector because, as 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) organizations, hospitals generally do not qualify for the Build America Bond program and must continue to issue bonds in the tax-exempt municipal market. Supply in the health care sector was also boosted in the early part of the period by hospitals issuing fixed rate bonds in order to refinance and retire outstanding debt that had initially been issued as variable rate debt. Bonds with proceeds earmarked for refundings, working capital, and private activities also are not covered by the Build America Bond program, and this resulted in attractive opportunities in various other sectors of the market.
 
The impact of the Build America Bond program also was evident in the area of longer-term issuance, as municipal issuers sought to take full advantage of the attractive financing terms offered by these bonds. Approximately 70% of Build America Bonds were issued with maturities of at least 30 years. Even though this significantly reduced the availability of tax-exempt credits with longer maturities and made locating appropriate longer bonds more challenging, we continued to find good opportunities to purchase attractive longer-term bonds for these 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. NQS and NQU, in particular, had good cash flow from a number of bond calls. In NMZ and NMD, we did some selective selling based on Nuveen’s analysis of the credit quality, yield, sector and issuer exposure, relative value and potential for price appreciation provided by an individual credit. On the whole, however, active selling was minimal in these six Funds, as the bonds in our portfolios generally offered higher yields than those available in the current marketplace.
 
As of October 31, 2010, all six of these Funds continued to use inverse floating rate securities.1 We employ inverse floaters as a form of leverage for a variety of reasons, including duration management, income enhancement and total return enhancement. NMZ and NMD also invested in additional types of derivative instruments2 designed to help shorten duration and moderate interest rate risk. As of October 31, 2010, the derivatives remained in place in these two Funds.
   
1
An inverse floating rate security, also known as an inverse floater, is a financial instrument designed to pay long-term interest at a rate that varies inversely with a short-term interest rate index. For the Nuveen Funds, the index typically used is the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index, (previously referred to as the Bond Market Association Index or BMA). Inverse floaters, including those inverse floating rate securities in which the Funds invested during this reporting period, are further defined within the Notes to Financial Statements and Glossary of Terms Used in this Report sections of this report.
   
2
Each Fund may invest in derivative instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swap transactions. For additional information on the derivative instruments in which each Fund was invested during and at the end of the reporting period, see the Portfolio of Investments, Financial Statements, and Notes to Financial Statements sections of this report.
 
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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 10/31/10
       
Fund
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
NQM
12.85%
5.53%
6.57%
NQS
12.38%
5.35%
6.73%
NQU
10.56%
5.08%
6.33%
NPF
12.65%
4.99%
6.21%
       
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index3
8.06%
4.98%
5.58%
       
Lipper General Leveraged Municipal Debt Funds Average4
13.81%
4.87%
6.36%
       
NMZ
18.18%
3.46%
N/A
NMD
19.12%
N/A
N/A
       
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) High-Yield Municipal Bond Index5
13.70%
3.63%
5.46%
       
Lipper High-Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average4
15.20%
4.52%
5.59%
 
For the twelve months ended October 31, 2010, 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. These four Funds lagged the average return for the Lipper General Leveraged Municipal Debt Funds Average. For this same period, both NMZ and NMD outperformed the return for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) High-Yield Municipal Bond Index as well as the average return for the Lipper High-Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average.
 
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 positive factor affecting the Funds’ performances over this period. The impact of structural leverage is discussed in more detail on page seven.
 
During this period, municipal bonds with longer maturities generally outperformed those with shorter maturities, with credits at the longest end of the municipal yield curve posting the strongest returns. The outperformance of longer term bonds was due in part to the decline in interest rates, particularly in the intermediate and longer segments of the curve. The scarcity of tax-exempt bonds with longer maturities also drove up the prices of these bonds. Overall, duration and yield curve positioning were positive contributors to the performance of these six Funds. In particular, both NMZ and NMD benefited from their heavier exposures to the outperforming longer end of the yield curve, with NMD having the longer duration of the two.
   
 
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.
   
3
The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index is an unleveraged, market value-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade U.S. municipal bond market. This index does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses and is not available for direct investment.
4
The Lipper General Leveraged Municipal Debt Funds Average is calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category for each period as follows: 1-year, 46 funds; 5-year, 44 funds; and 10-year, 30 funds. The Lipper High-Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average is calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category for each period as follows: 1-year, 15 funds; 5-year, 14 funds; and 10-year, 11 funds. Fund and Lipper returns assume reinvestment of dividends. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of dividends, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. The Lipper averages are not available for direct investment.
5
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 by Moody’s or lower. The index does not contain bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. This index does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses and is not available for direct investment.
 
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As mentioned earlier, our duration strategies in NMZ and NMD included using derivative positions to synthetically reduce duration in these two Funds and moderate their interest rate risk. During this period, these derivatives performed poorly and had a slightly negative impact on the Funds’ otherwise strong total return performance for the period.
 
Credit exposure also played a role in performance during the period. The demand for municipal bonds increased during this period driven by a variety of factors, including concerns about potential tax increases, the need to rebalance portfolio allocations and a growing appetite for higher yields and additional risk. At the same time, the supply of new tax-exempt municipal paper declined, due largely to Build America Bond issuance. As investors bid up municipal bond prices, bonds rated BBB or below generally outperformed those rated AAA. All of these Funds, especially NMZ and NMD, benefited from their allocations to lower-rated bonds. This was offset to a slight degree in NQU by a heavier weighting (27%) in bonds rated AAA, compared with AAA weightings of 16% to 21% in NQM, NQS and NPF. In contrast, NMZ and NMD each held only 1-2% of their portfolios in AAA rated bonds.
 
Holdings that generally made positive contributions to the Funds’ returns during this period included IDR and health care bonds. Revenue bonds as a whole performed well, with transportation, housing, leasing and special tax credits among the other sectors that outperformed the general municipal market. NQM, NQS, NQU and NPF all had substantial weightings in health care and transportation and NMZ and NMD also had good exposure to health care and IDRs. Relatively strong holdings of bonds issued for charter schools also resulted in significant positive contributions in NMZ and NMD. Zero coupon bonds and credits backed by the 1998 master tobacco settlement agreement also were among the strongest performers. As of October 31, 2010, these Funds held approximately 3% to 6% of their portfolios in lower-rated tobacco bonds, which had a meaningful and beneficial impact on their investment performance.
 
NMZ and NMD also held some individual bonds that made significant positive contributions to the Funds’ returns. In NMZ, these included two IDR holdings: Stillwater Mining Company in Montana, which benefited from higher commodity prices, and Westlake Chemical Corporation in Louisiana, which experienced increased demand. In adding bonds issued for community development districts (CDDs), NMZ focuses on selecting those that differentiate themselves through attributes such as stronger tax receipts. During this period, we saw strong performance from two of those CDDs—Beacon Lakes and Westchester, both in Florida—as their quality improved. A health care holding in NMZ—the nonprofit Detroit Medical Center in Michigan—also appreciated in value following the announcement that it will be acquired by the private, for-profit Vanguard Health Systems hospital network. NMD held health care bonds for South Miami Baptist Health in Florida that performed well as did credits issued for Summit Academy charter school in Utah.
 
In contrast, pre-refunded bonds, which are often backed by U.S. Treasury securities trailed the general municipal market during this period. While these securities continued to provide attractive tax-free income, their muted investment performance was attributed primarily to their shorter effective maturities and higher credit quality. Although allocations of pre-refunded bonds fell in NQM, NQS, NQU and NPF over the past twelve months due to calls, these four Funds continued to hold substantial amounts of these
 
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bonds, which detracted from the Funds’ performance but, nonetheless, still play an important investment role in the Funds’ portfolios. As of October 31, 2010, NQU continued to hold the heaviest weighting of pre-refunded bonds. (As shorter duration, higher quality bonds, pre-refunded bonds generally do not fit the profiles of longer-term, higher-yielding Funds such as NMZ and NMD, these two Funds had virtually no exposure to pre-refunded bonds). Among the revenue sectors, resource recovery trailed the overall municipal market by the widest margin, and water and sewer bonds turned in a relatively weaker performance. General obligation and other tax-supported bonds also struggled to keep pace with the municipal market return for the twelve months.
 
In addition, some of the Funds had a few holdings that became distressed during this period and detracted from their performance. Both NMZ and NMD held bonds issued by Western Reserve Port Authority for Central Waste Inc., an Ohio solid waste facility that encountered environmental problems. NMZ also held EnerTech Regional Biosolids Project bonds, a “green” facility in California that had difficulty generating sufficient volume. Another distressed holding in NMD was the Lancaster County, South Carolina, special assessment issue for the Edgewater II Improvement District. NQM also had one distressed holding: bonds issued by St. Joseph County, Indiana, for Madison Center, a mental health facility that experienced a decrease in utilization. As of October 31, 2010, we continued to hold all of these bonds in our portfolios while the issuers work through their difficulties in the anticipation of a possible recovery.
 
IMPACT OF THE FUNDS’ LEVERAGE STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE
 
One important factor impacting the returns of most of these Funds relative to the comparative indexes was the Funds’ use of financial 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’ LEVERAGED CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 
Shortly after their inceptions, each of the Funds (with the exception of NMD) issued auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) to create financial 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 non-existent 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
 
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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 multigenerational 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.
 
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, a floating rate form of preferred stock. Some funds have issued MuniFund Term Preferred (MTP) Shares, a fixed rate form of preferred stock with a mandatory redemption period of five years.
 
While all these efforts have reduced the total amount of outstanding ARPS issued by the Nuveen funds, the funds cannot provide any assurance on when the remaining outstanding ARPS might be redeemed.
 
During 2010 and as of the time this report was prepared, 36 Nuveen leveraged closed-end funds (including NQM, 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, 26 of the funds that received demand letters (including NQM, NPF, and NMZ) were named as nominal defendants in a putative shareholder derivative action complaint captioned Safier and Smith 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 July 27, 2010. Three additional funds were named as nominal defendants in a similar complaint captioned Curbow v. Nuveen Asset Management, et al. filed in the Cook County Chancery Court on August 12, 2010, and three additional funds were named as nominal defendants in a similar complaint captioned Beidler v. Nuveen Asset Management, et al. filed in the Cook County Chancery Court on September 21, 2010 (collectively, the “Complaints”). The Complaints, filed on behalf of purported holders of each fund’s common shares, also name Nuveen Asset Management as a
 
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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 Complaints contain 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 favor of the funds and an award of plaintiffs’ costs and disbursements in pursuing the action. Nuveen Asset Management believes that the Complaints are without merit, and intends to defend vigorously against these charges.
 
As of October 31, 2010, the amounts of ARPS redeemed by the Funds are as shown in the accompanying table.
     
 
   
 
 
Fund
   
Auction Rate
Preferred Shares
Redeemed
   
% of Original
Auction Rate
Preferred Shares
 
NQM
 
$
90,300,000
   
30.0
%
NQS
 
$
27,725,000
   
9.9
%
NQU
 
$
65,125,000
   
14.4
%
NPF
 
$
38,150,000
   
23.1
%
NMZ
 
$
60,000,000
   
38.7
%
 
VRDP
 
Subsequent to the reporting period, NQU issued $388.4 million of VRDP to redeem at par the Fund’s outstanding ARPS. As noted previously, VRDP is a newly-developed instrument that essentially replaces all or a portion of the ARPS used as leverage and potentially could be used to refinance all or a portion of the ARPS of other Funds. VRDP shares include a liquidity feature that allows holders of VRDP to have their shares purchased by a liquidity provider in the event that sell orders have not been matched with purchase orders and successfully settled in a remarketing. Dividends will be set weekly at a rate established by the remarketing agent. VRDP is offered only to qualified institutional buyers, defined pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. VRDPs offer interest rates that are reset frequently on a regular schedule and generally reflect current short-term municipal market interest rates. Immediately following its VRDP issuance, NQU noticed for redemption at par its remaining $386.875 millon ARPS using the VRDP proceeds.
 
As of October 31, 2010, 83 out of the 84 Nuveen closed-end municipal funds that had issued ARPS have redeemed at par all or a portion of these shares. These redemptions bring the total amount of Nuveen’s municipal closed-end funds’ ARPS redemptions to approximately $5.7 billion of the approximately $11.0 billion outstanding.
 
For up-to-date information, please visit the Nuveen CEF Auction Rate Preferred Resource Center at: http://www.nuveen.com/arps.
 
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Common Share Dividend
 
and Share Price Information
 
During the twelve-month reporting period ended October 31, 2010, NQM, NQS, NQU and NPF each had two monthly dividend increases. The dividends of NMZ and NMD remained stable throughout the reporting period.
 
Due to normal portfolio activity, common shareholders of the following Funds received capital gains or net ordinary income distributions at the end of December 2009 as follows:
               
Fund
   
Long-Term Capital Gains (per share)
 
 
Short-Term Capital Gains and/or Ordinary Income (per share)
 
NQS
 
$
0.0152
   
 
NQU
   
 
$
0.0015
 
NMZ
   
 
$
0.0043
 
NMD
   
 
$
0.0037
 
 
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, 2010, NQM, NQS, NQU, NPF, and NMZ had positive UNII balances for both tax and financial reporting purposes, while 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, 2010, and since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase program, NPF has cumulatively repurchased and retired its outstanding common shares as shown in the accompanying table. Since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase program, NQM, NQS, NQU, NMZ and NMD have not repurchased any of their outstanding common shares.
     
 
Common Shares
% of Outstanding
Fund
Repurchased and Retired
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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SHELF EQUITY PROGRAMS
 
During the twelve-month reporting period, a registration statement filed by NMZ with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue an additional 2.5 million common shares through a shelf offering became effective. On October 30, 2009, NMD filed a registration statement with the SEC authorizing the Fund to issue 1.6 million common shares through a shelf offering. During the twelve-month reporting period, a registration statement filed by NMD with the SEC to issue additional common shares, for a total of 1.9 million common shares, through a shelf offering became effective. 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, 2010, NMZ and NMD had cumulatively sold 3,246,966 and 1,142,865 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 an average premium to NAV per common share as shown in the accompanying table.
     
 
Common Shares
 
 
Sold through
Premium to NAV
Fund
Shelf Offering
per Share Sold
NMZ
852,801
8.72%
NMD
1,142,865
6.19%
 
As of October 31, 2010, the Funds’ common share prices were trading at (+) premiums or (-) discounts to their common share NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.
 
Fund
10/31/10
(+)Premium/(-) Discount
12-Month Average
(+)Premium/(-) Discount
NQM
-1.19%
-3.12%
NQS
+3.58%
+2.03%
NQU
-0.27%
-1.45%
NPF
-2.31%
-5.59%
NMZ
+6.76%
+9.18%
NMD
+5.62%
+6.46%
 
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NQM
 
Nuveen Investment
Performance
 
Quality Municipal
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2010
 
 
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
14.95
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
15.13
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-1.19
%
Market Yield
   
6.30
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
8.75
%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000)
 
$
542,582
 
Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)
   
16.35
 
Leverage-Adjusted Duration
   
9.26
 

Average Annual Total Return
(Inception 6/21/90)
     
On Share Price
   
On NAV
 
1-Year
   
21.33
%
 
12.85
%
5-Year
   
7.05
%
 
5.53
%
10-Year
   
8.16
%
 
6.57
%

States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
15.2
%
New York
   
11.5
%
Illinois
   
8.0
%
Texas
   
7.5
%
District of Columbia
   
4.8
%
Florida
   
4.0
%
Washington
   
3.9
%
Michigan
   
3.3
%
Wisconsin
   
2.8
%
Massachusetts
   
2.6
%
Minnesota
   
2.4
%
Indiana
   
2.2
%
Pennsylvania
   
2.0
%
Georgia
   
2.0
%
New Jersey
   
1.9
%
Colorado
   
1.8
%
Tennessee
   
1.7
%
South Carolina
   
1.7
%
Arizona
   
1.5
%
Other
   
19.2
%

Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
19.7
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
17.1
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
13.7
%
Transportation
   
11.4
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
11.0
%
Water and Sewer
   
7.2
%
Utilities
   
6.2
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
5.5
%
Other
   
8.2
%
 
 
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
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 of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NQS
 
Nuveen Select
Performance
 
Quality Municipal
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2010


Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
15.35
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.82
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
3.58
%
Market Yield
   
6.72
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
9.33
%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000)
 
$
506,237
 
Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)
   
17.73
 
Leverage-Adjusted Duration
   
10.65
 

Average Annual Total Return
             
(Inception 3/21/91)
             
     
On Share Price
   
On NAV
 
1-Year
   
19.50
%
 
12.38
%
5-Year
   
7.11
%
 
5.35
%
10-Year
   
8.43
%
 
6.73
%

States4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Illinois
   
14.0
%
Texas
   
11.6
%
Colorado
   
6.8
%
California
   
6.1
%
Michigan
   
5.3
%
New Jersey
   
4.8
%
South Carolina
   
4.5
%
Ohio
   
3.6
%
Tennessee
   
3.4
%
Washington
   
3.2
%
Indiana
   
2.5
%
New York
   
2.3
%
Arizona
   
2.1
%
Florida
   
2.1
%
New Mexico
   
1.9
%
Puerto Rico
   
1.9
%
Pennsylvania
   
1.9
%
Nevada
   
1.9
%
District of Columbia
   
1.8
%
Other
   
18.3
%

Portfolio Composition4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
19.4
%
Transportation
   
13.8
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
13.3
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
13.0
%
Utilities
   
11.6
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
10.9
%
Consumer Staples
   
6.4
%
Other
   
11.6
%
 
 
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
The Fund paid shareholders a capital gains distribution in December 2009 of $0.0152 per share.
3
Ratings shown are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
4
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NQU
 
Nuveen Quality
Performance
 
Income Municipal
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2010
 
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
14.79
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.83
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-0.27
%
Market Yield
   
6.41
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
8.90
%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000)
 
$
804,985
 
Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)
   
16.78
 
Leverage-Adjusted Duration
   
10.07
 

Average Annual Total Return
             
(Inception 6/19/91)
             
     
On Share Price
   
On NAV
 
1-Year
   
18.94
%
 
10.56
%
5-Year
   
6.63
%
 
5.08
%
10-Year
   
7.70
%
 
6.33
%

States4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
10.9
%
Texas
   
10.4
%
Illinois
   
9.1
%
Washington
   
6.0
%
Puerto Rico
   
5.7
%
New York
   
5.5
%
South Carolina
   
5.3
%
Nevada
   
4.5
%
Colorado
   
4.0
%
Ohio
   
3.9
%
Pennsylvania
   
3.2
%
New Jersey
   
3.2
%
Louisiana
   
2.8
%
Virginia
   
2.6
%
Michigan
   
2.2
%
North Carolina
   
2.1
%
Other
   
18.6
%

Portfolio Composition4
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
U.S. Guaranteed
   
25.1
%
Transportation
   
13.4
%
Health Care
   
13.1
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
12.0
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
11.4
%
Utilities
   
10.4
%
Consumer Staples
   
6.0
%
Other
   
8.6
%
 
 
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
The Fund paid shareholders a net ordinary income distribution in December 2009 of $0.0015 per share.
3
Ratings shown are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
4
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NPF
 
Nuveen Premier
Performance
 
Municipal Income
OVERVIEW
 
Fund, Inc.
   
as of October 31, 2010
 
 
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
14.36
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.70
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
-2.31
%
Market Yield
   
6.06
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1
   
8.42
%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000)
 
$
292,427
 
Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)
   
14.41
 
Leverage-Adjusted Duration
   
9.26
 

Average Annual Total Return
             
(Inception 12/19/91)
             
     
On Share Price
   
On NAV
 
1-Year
   
23.21
%
 
12.65
%
5-Year
   
6.97
%
 
4.99
%
10-Year
   
6.96
%
 
6.21
%

States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
13.3
%
New York
   
10.4
%
Colorado
   
6.9
%
Illinois
   
6.6
%
South Carolina
   
5.0
%
Texas
   
4.3
%
Louisiana
   
4.1
%
Wisconsin
   
3.7
%
New Jersey
   
3.6
%
Washington
   
3.5
%
Arizona
   
3.4
%
Minnesota
   
3.1
%
Georgia
   
2.7
%
North Carolina
   
2.7
%
Massachusetts
   
2.6
%
Michigan
   
2.5
%
Indiana
   
2.1
%
Other
   
19.5
%

Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
19.0
%
Transportation
   
14.7
%
Utilities
   
13.3
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
12.9
%
Health Care
   
12.1
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
9.1
%
Water and Sewer
   
5.2
%
Other
   
13.7
%
 
 
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 of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NMZ
 
Nuveen Municipal
Performance
 
High Income
OVERVIEW
 
Opportunity Fund
   
as of October 31, 2010
 
 
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
12.95
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
12.13
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
6.76
%
Market Yield
   
7.74
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2
   
10.75
%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000)
 
$
324,450
 
Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)
   
21.90
 
Leverage-Adjusted Duration
   
10.70
 

Average Annual Total Return
             
(Inception 11/19/03)
             
     
On Share Price
   
On NAV
 
1-Year
   
17.90
%
 
18.18
%
5-Year
   
3.54
%
 
3.46
%
Since Inception
   
5.48
%
 
5.54
%

States5
       
(as a % of total investments)1
       
Florida
   
9.1
%
California
   
8.4
%
Texas
   
8.3
%
Indiana
   
8.2
%
Illinois
   
5.7
%
Colorado
   
5.3
%
Arizona
   
5.2
%
Wisconsin
   
4.7
%
Louisiana
   
3.7
%
Michigan
   
3.5
%
Ohio
   
3.2
%
Tennessee
   
2.5
%
Nebraska
   
2.5
%
Washington
   
2.2
%
Missouri
   
2.1
%
Pennsylvania
   
2.0
%
North Carolina
   
1.9
%
New York
   
1.8
%
Other
   
19.7
%

Portfolio Composition5
       
(as a % of total investments)1
       
Health Care
   
21.5
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
19.3
%
Utilities
   
8.9
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
7.9
%
Transportation
   
7.7
%
Water and Sewer
   
6.9
%
Housing/Multifamily
   
6.3
%
Materials
   
5.3
%
Consumer Staples
   
4.4
%
Other
   
11.8
%
 
 
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
The Fund paid shareholders a net ordinary income distribution in December 2009 of $0.0043 per share.
4
Ratings shown are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
5
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NMD
 
Nuveen Municipal
Performance
 
High Income
OVERVIEW
 
Opportunity Fund 2
   
as of October 31, 2010
 
 
Fund Snapshot
       
Common Share Price
 
$
12.59
 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
11.92
 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV
   
5.62
%
Market Yield
   
7.63
%
Taxable-Equivalent Yield2
   
10.60
%
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000)
 
$
206,339
 
Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)
   
23.74
 
Modified Duration
   
9.54
 

Average Annual Total Return
             
(Inception 11/15/07)
             
     
On Share Price
   
On NAV
 
1-Year
   
20.03
%
 
19.12
%
Since Inception
   
2.39
%
 
2.32
%

States5
       
(as a % of total investments)1
       
California
   
12.4
%
Florida
   
10.3
%
Illinois
   
10.3
%
Texas
   
8.6
%
Colorado
   
7.4
%
Washington
   
5.2
%
Arizona
   
4.2
%
Indiana
   
3.2
%
Louisiana
   
3.1
%
Utah
   
3.0
%
New Jersey
   
2.7
%
Ohio
   
2.7
%
Tennessee
   
2.5
%
Missouri
   
2.4
%
North Carolina
   
2.1
%
Other
   
19.9
%

Portfolio Composition5
       
(as a % of total investments)1
       
Health Care
   
22.7
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
19.6
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
14.7
%
Transportation
   
7.3
%
Utilities
   
6.6
%
Consumer Discretionary
   
5.8
%
Materials
   
4.5
%
Consumer Staples
   
4.4
%
Other
   
14.4
%
 
 
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
The Fund paid shareholders a net ordinary income distribution in December 2009 of $0.0037 per share.
4
Ratings shown are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
5
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NQM
 
Shareholder Meeting Report
NQS    
NQU
 
The annual meeting of shareholders was held on July 27, 2010, in the Lobby Conference Room, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to vote on the election of Board Members.
 
 
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
29,219,793
 
 
27,982,534
 
 
44,255,074
 
Withhold
612,314
 
 
619,689
 
 
1,009,422
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
Robert P. Bremner
                     
For
29,175,190
 
 
27,965,591
 
 
44,205,201
 
Withhold
656,917
 
 
636,632
 
 
1,059,295
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
Jack B. Evans
                     
For
29,192,942
 
 
27,960,007
 
 
44,217,214
 
Withhold
639,165
 
 
642,216
 
 
1,047,282
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
William C. Hunter
                     
For
 
2,744
 
 
4,350
 
 
5,898
Withhold
 
441
 
 
525
 
 
1,481
Total
 
3,185
 
 
4,875
 
 
7,379
David J. Kundert
                     
For
29,174,997
 
 
27,964,113
 
 
44,206,174
 
Withhold
657,110
 
 
638,110
 
 
1,058,322
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
William J. Schneider
                     
For
 
2,744
 
 
4,345
 
 
5,898
Withhold
 
441
 
 
530
 
 
1,481
Total
 
3,185
 
 
4,875
 
 
7,379
Judith M. Stockdale
                     
For
29,212,156
 
 
27,959,146
 
 
44,245,681
 
Withhold
619,951
 
 
643,077
 
 
1,018,815
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
Carole E. Stone
                     
For
29,206,707
 
 
27,971,547
 
 
44,222,314
 
Withhold
625,400
 
 
630,676
 
 
1,042,182
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
Terence J. Toth
 
                   
For
29,208,387
 
 
27,968,538
 
 
44,258,361
 
Withhold
623,720
 
 
633,685
 
 
1,006,135
 
Total
29,832,107
 
 
28,602,223
 
 
45,264,496
 
 
18 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
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
 
Preferred shares voting together as a class
 
Common Shares
Approval of the Board Members was reached
                 
as follows:
                 
John P. Amboian
                 
For
15,686,359
 
 
 
 
Withhold
648,693
 
 
 
 
Total
16,335,052
 
 
 
 
Robert P. Bremner
                 
For
15,652,802
 
 
 
 
Withhold
682,250
 
 
 
 
Total
16,335,052
 
 
 
 
Jack B. Evans
                 
For
15,687,880
 
 
 
 
Withhold
647,172
 
 
 
 
Total
16,335,052
 
 
 
 
William C. Hunter
                 
For
 
2,072
 
 
2,183
 
13,710,121
Withhold
 
286
 
 
159
 
478,725
Total
 
2,358
 
 
2,342
 
14,188,846
David J. Kundert
                 
For
15,668,871
 
 
 
 
Withhold
666,181
 
 
 
 
Total
16,335,052
 
 
 
 
William J. Schneider
                 
For
 
2,069
 
 
2,183
 
Withhold
 
289
 
 
159
 
Total
 
2,358
 
 
2,342
 
Judith M. Stockdale
                 
For
15,682,019
 
 
22,974,296
 
 
13,674,818
Withhold
653,033
 
 
742,696
 
 
514,028
Total
16,335,052
 
 
23,716,992
 
 
14,188,846
Carole E. Stone
                 
For
15,690,395
 
 
22,992,655
 
 
13,702,083
Withhold
644,657
 
 
724,337
 
 
486,763
Total
16,335,052
 
 
23,716,992
 
 
14,188,846
Terence J. Toth
                 
For
15,683,716
 
 
 
 
Withhold
651,336
 
 
 
 
Total
16,335,052
 
 
 
 
 
Nuveen Investments 19

 
 

 

 
 
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, 2010, and the related statements of operations and cash flows (Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. and Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 only) 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, 2010, 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, 2010, the results of their operations and cash flows (Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. and Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 only) 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, 2010
 
20 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.6% (1.1% 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
Aa1
$
3,916,736
 
     
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
 
1,215,336
 
 
800
 
5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
 
739,872
 
 
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
 
1,671,170
 
 
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+
 
978,640
 
 
8,450
 
Total Alabama
     
8,521,754
 
     
Alaska – 0.7% (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
Baa3
 
3,260,840
 
 
500
 
5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
Baa3
 
351,415
 
 
4,500
 
Total Alaska
     
3,612,255
 
     
Arizona – 2.3% (1.5% of Total Investments)
         
     
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
 
203,470
 
 
265
 
5.250%, 12/01/25
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
269,025
 
 
2,500
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Reset Option Longs, Series 11032-11034, 14.520%, 7/01/26 – AGM Insured (IF)
7/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,451,800
 
 
5,000
 
Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Corporation, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1132, 9.031%, 7/01/32 (IF)
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
 
5,301,100
 
 
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
 
3,259,319
 
 
965
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
 
812,868
 
 
12,380
 
Total Arizona
     
12,297,582
 
     
Arkansas – 0.7% (0.5% 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
 
3,486,643
 
 
200
 
Van Buren County, Arkansas, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Refunding and Construction Bonds, Series 2000, 5.600%, 12/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
12/10 at 100.00
N/R
 
200,886
 
 
3,490
 
Total Arkansas
     
3,687,529
 
     
California – 22.5% (15.2% 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–
 
1,539,390
 
 
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
AA+
 
2,333,318
 
 
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
 
1,015,910
 
 
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
AAA
 
2,561,475
 
 
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+
 
4,253,762
 
 
5,500
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 11/15/42 (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
Aa3
 
5,430,590
 

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Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
$
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
$
889,348
 
 
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
 
1,592,790
 
     
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010:
         
 
2,100
 
5.250%, 3/01/30
3/20 at 100.00
A1
 
2,209,872
 
 
3,000
 
5.500%, 3/01/40
3/20 at 100.00
A1
 
3,192,360
 
     
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–
 
917,370
 
 
1,030
 
6.250%, 10/01/39
10/19 at 100.00
BBB–
 
1,048,952
 
 
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
N/R
 
1,076,733
 
     
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
 
961,960
 
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 7/01/39
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,764,860
 
 
1,390
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3175, 13.358%, 5/15/14 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
1,681,970
 
 
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
 
2,043,811
 
 
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
 
2,382,096
 
 
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)
 
162,248
 
 
2,000
 
Glendale Redevelopment Agency, Central Glendale Redevelopment Project, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2010, 5.500%, 12/01/24
12/16 at 100.00
A–
 
2,046,040
 
     
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
BBB
 
2,483,070
 
 
610
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
439,633
 
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
799,850
 
 
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
 
14,273,775
 
 
400
 
Jurupa Public Financing Authority, California, Superior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 9/01/33
9/20 at 100.00
AA+
 
405,720
 
 
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–
 
503,445
 
 
2,700
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Prepay Contracts, Series 2009A, 7.000%, 11/01/34
No Opt. Call
A
 
3,323,565
 
 
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
A
 
1,204,987
 
 
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
A
 
18,707,478
 
 
1,265
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
Baa3
 
1,396,914
 
 
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
 
19,755,752
 
 
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
Baa1 (4)
 
4,029,324
 
 
5,000
 
Riverside Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 2/01/27 – FGIC Insured
2/12 at 101.00
Aa2
 
5,208,450
 
     
San Diego County, California, Certificates of Participation, Burnham Institute, Series 2006:
         
 
250
 
5.000%, 9/01/21
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
 
251,133
 
 
275
 
5.000%, 9/01/23
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
 
270,380
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
$
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–
$
720,397
 
     
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
A
 
1,685,034
 
 
8,135
 
0.000%, 1/15/34 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
1,374,246
 
 
17,195
 
0.000%, 1/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
2,690,502
 
 
3,185
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005G, 4.750%, 5/15/31 – NPFG Insured
5/13 at 101.00
Aa1
 
3,236,310
 
 
131,845
 
Total California
     
121,864,820
 
     
Colorado – 2.7% (1.8% 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
 
1,560,928
 
 
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
 
635,819
 
 
3,195
 
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2000A, 6.000%, 11/15/19 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 100.00
 
A+
 
 
3,206,853
 
 
 
14,500
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 0.000%, 3/01/36 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
2,458,765
 
 
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+
 
3,449,550
 
 
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
 
764,277
 
 
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
 
2,502,075
 
 
25,800
 
Total Colorado
     
14,578,267
 
     
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
 
2,695,900
 
     
District of Columbia – 7.1% (4.8% 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)
No Opt. Call
AA+
 
28,826,430
 
 
3,000
 
District of Columbia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998B, 6.000%, 6/01/16 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
3,625,320
 
 
15,950
 
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Georgetown University, Series 2001A, 0.000%, 4/01/31 (Pre-refunded 4/01/11) – NPFG Insured
4/11 at 31.03
A (4)
 
4,937,482
 
 
1,200
 
Washington Convention Center Authority, District of Columbia, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 1606, 11.401%, 10/01/30 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,251,300
 
 
43,895
 
Total District of Columbia
     
38,640,532
 
     
Florida – 5.9% (4.0% 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
Aa3
 
1,036,970
 
 
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–
 
3,791,806
 
 
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–
 
280,543
 
 
1,000
 
Habitat Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.850%, 5/01/35
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
956,190
 
 
1,200
 
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Exempt Facilities Remarketed Revenue Bonds, National Gypsum Company, Apollo Beach Project, Series 2000B, 7.125%, 4/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,175,844
 
 
14,000
 
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
A
 
13,645,520
 
 
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
 
5,965,681
 

Nuveen Investments 23

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Florida (continued)
         
$
1,465
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006, 5.400%, 5/01/37
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
$
1,184,189
 
 
1,000
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.650%, 5/01/40
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
 
739,190
 
 
1,905
 
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003, 6.000%, 5/01/23
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
 
1,787,138
 
 
1,250
 
Wyndam Park Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003, 6.375%, 5/01/34
5/13 at 101.00
A
 
1,286,438
 
 
32,695
 
Total Florida
     
31,849,509
 
     
Georgia – 3.0% (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
 
1,048,940
 
 
1,500
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B, 5.250%, 11/01/34 – AGM Insured
11/19 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,584,810
 
 
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
A
 
2,034,540
 
 
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
9/11 at 102.00
N/R
 
6,194,622
 
 
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–
 
2,507,200
 
 
2,250
 
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Project One Special Obligation Bonds, Fourth Crossover Series 1997E, 6.500%, 1/01/20
No Opt. Call
A+
 
2,717,978
 
 
15,230
 
Total Georgia
     
16,088,090
 
     
Idaho – 1.6% (1.1% 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
 
4,978,591
 
 
2,885
 
Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2009BI, 5.650%, 7/01/26
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
3,080,286
 
     
Madison County, Idaho, Hospital Revenue Certificates of Participation, Madison Memorial Hospital, Series 2006:
         
 
500
 
5.250%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
BBB–
 
473,845
 
 
500
 
5.250%, 9/01/30
9/16 at 100.00
BBB–
 
457,340
 
 
8,695
 
Total Idaho
     
8,990,062
 
     
Illinois – 11.9% (8.0% 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)
 
5,281,055
 
 
2,110
 
Illinois Development Finance Authority, Local Government Program Revenue Bonds, DuPage and Cook Counties Community Unit School District 205 – Elmhurst, Series 2000, 6.000%, 1/01/19 (Pre-refunded 1/01/11) – AGM Insured
1/11 at 100.00
Aa1 (4)
 
2,129,581
 
 
510
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Roosevelt University Project, Series 2009, 6.500%, 4/01/44
10/19 at 100.00
Baa2
 
547,414
 
 
1,125
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Central DuPage Health, Series 2009B, 5.500%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
AA
 
1,198,114
 
 
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+
 
990,380
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.000%, 5/15/39
5/20 at 100.00
A
 
1,058,790
 
     
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Series 2004:
         
 
2,500
 
5.250%, 11/15/21
5/14 at 100.00
A
 
2,555,000
 
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 11/15/22
5/14 at 100.00
A
 
1,019,470
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Palos Community Hospital, Series 2010C, 5.125%, 5/15/35
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
 
2,017,220
 
 
24 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
         
$
395
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Proctor Hospital, Series 2006, 5.125%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
BB+
$
352,222
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,171,870
 
 
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
A–
 
1,232,627
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 8/01/37
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
965,960
 
     
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
 
2,230,840
 
 
3,000
 
7.000%, 8/15/44
8/19 at 100.00
BBB
 
3,358,980
 
 
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+
 
1,054,660
 
 
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–
 
1,484,476
 
 
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+
 
3,124,920
 
     
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002:
         
 
4,000
 
5.500%, 1/01/22
1/13 at 100.00
Baa1
 
4,024,040
 
 
750
 
5.625%, 1/01/28
1/13 at 100.00
Baa1
 
747,075
 
 
12,725
 
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
 
13,772,268
 
 
5,000
 
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)
 
5,323,050
 
 
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
 
1,001,460
 
 
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
A
 
3,488,520
 
     
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+
 
1,409,529
 
 
1,300
 
8.700%, 12/01/14 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
 
1,678,235
 
 
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
 
1,440,686
 
 
63,050
 
Total Illinois
     
64,658,442
 
     
Indiana – 3.2% (2.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
5,530
 
Allen County Jail Building Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000, 5.750%, 4/01/20 (Pre-refunded 4/01/11)
4/11 at 101.00
N/R (4)
 
5,714,094
 
 
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–
 
1,128,414
 
 
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–
 
1,513,755
 
 
1,880
 
Indianapolis, Indiana, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Cloverleaf Apartments Project Phase I, Series 2000, 6.000%, 1/20/31
7/12 at 100.00
Aaa
 
1,919,649
 
 
2,495
 
Shelbyville, Indiana, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Blueridge Terrace Project, Series 2000, 6.050%, 1/20/36
1/11 at 102.00
Aaa
 
2,547,495
 
     
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Madison Center Inc., Series 2005:
         
 
1,550
 
5.250%, 2/15/23 (5), (8)
2/15 at 100.00
CCC
 
592,875
 
 
2,500
 
5.375%, 2/15/34 (5), (8)
2/15 at 100.00
CCC
 
956,250
 
 
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)
 
3,103,270
 
 
19,270
 
Total Indiana
     
17,475,802
 

Nuveen Investments 25

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Iowa – 1.9% (1.3% of Total Investments)
         
$
800
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Iowa Health System, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 8/15/37 – AGC Insured
8/19 at 100.00
Aa3
$
874,744
 
 
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
 
3,125,040
 
 
8,000
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.500%, 6/01/42
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
6,255,840
 
 
11,800
 
Total Iowa
     
10,255,624
 
     
Kansas – 1.3% (0.9% of Total Investments)
         
 
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
 
1,030,190
 
 
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
 
614,334
 
 
325
 
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
 
346,002
 
 
2,560
 
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
AAA
 
3,238,938
 
 
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
 
1,676,101
 
 
7,465
 
Total Kansas
     
6,905,565
 
     
Kentucky – 1.1% (0.8% 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
1/11 at 100.00
A–
 
2,002,480
 
 
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
Baa2
 
2,105,620
 
 
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
N/R
 
1,976,172
 
 
6,010
 
Total Kentucky
     
6,084,272
 
     
Louisiana – 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
495
 
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)
4/11 at 100.50
Aaa
 
519,750
 
     
Jefferson Parish Home Mortgage Authority, Louisiana, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000G-2:
         
 
445
 
5.550%, 6/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 102.00
Aaa
 
462,453
 
 
635
 
6.300%, 6/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 102.00
Aaa
 
670,090
 
 
1,380
 
Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Projects, Series 2009A, 6.500%, 8/01/29 (Mandatory put 8/01/20)
8/20 at 100.00
BB+
 
1,468,279
 
 
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
BB+
 
1,063,920
 
 
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+
 
3,022,500
 
 
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
 
2,475,425
 
 
9,455
 
Total Louisiana
     
9,682,417
 
     
Maine – 0.3% (0.2% 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
Aa3
 
1,716,415
 
 
26 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
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–
$
533,241
 
 
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
 
2,593,875
 
 
3,015
 
Total Maryland
     
3,127,116
 
     
Massachusetts – 3.8% (2.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
4,750
 
Massachusetts Development Financing Authority, Assisted Living Revenue Bonds, Prospect House Apartments, Series 1999, 7.000%, 12/01/31
12/10 at 101.00
N/R
 
4,734,040
 
 
1,105
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Caritas Christi Obligated Group, Series 1999A, 5.625%, 7/01/20
1/11 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,105,276
 
 
1,875
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, UMass Memorial Health Care, Series 2001C, 6.500%, 7/01/21
7/11 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,902,769
 
 
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
 
2,014,912
 
 
2,030
 
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ogden Haverhill Project, Series 1998A, 5.600%, 12/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 100.00
BBB
 
2,036,009
 
 
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+
 
5,662,530
 
 
3,120
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 4.500%, 8/01/46 – AGM Insured (UB)
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
3,138,907
 
 
19,880
 
Total Massachusetts
     
20,594,443
 
     
Michigan – 4.8% (3.3% 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)
 
4,569,133
 
 
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
 
2,571,375
 
 
10,215
 
Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 6.500%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A+
 
11,966,464
 
 
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
 
1,413,774
 
 
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
 
3,362,440
 
 
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
 
2,062,340
 
 
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
Baa3
 
301,940
 
 
23,895
 
Total Michigan
     
26,247,466
 
     
Minnesota – 3.6% (2.4% 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
 
2,823,123
 
 
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
 
6,894,450
 
 
620
 
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds, Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services, Series 2000A, 6.375%, 11/15/29
11/10 at 101.00
A
 
626,752
 
 
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
BB+
 
1,009,470
 
 
2,000
 
Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Project, Series 1998, 5.500%, 11/15/27
11/10 at 100.00
BB+
 
1,908,480
 
 
6,280
 
Washington County, Minnesota, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Plan, Series 2007A, 3.500%, 2/01/28
8/17 at 100.00
AAA
 
6,093,296
 
 
17,650
 
Total Minnesota
     
19,355,571
 

Nuveen Investments 27

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
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
4/11 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
 
2,361,655
 
 
3,275
 
Total Mississippi
     
3,366,655
 
     
Missouri – 1.6% (1.1% 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–
 
2,090,220
 
 
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+
 
200,982
 
 
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
 
1,118,150
 
     
Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Branson Landing Project, Series 2005A:
         
 
780
 
6.000%, 6/01/20
No Opt. Call
A
 
871,112
 
 
1,525
 
5.000%, 6/01/35
6/15 at 100.00
A
 
1,456,406
 
 
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
 
3,119,952
 
 
8,490
 
Total Missouri
     
8,856,822
 
     
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
 
11,342,739
 
     
Nevada – 1.4% (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
 
4,306,640
 
 
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 (6)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,582,580
 
 
1,600
 
Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, Nevada, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 8.000%, 6/15/30
6/19 at 100.00
A
 
1,897,104
 
 
13,130
 
Total Nevada
     
7,786,324
 
     
New Hampshire – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
825
 
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
Aa2
 
889,433
 
     
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
 
1,762,851
 
     
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction Bonds, Series 2005P:
         
 
1,325
 
5.250%, 9/01/24
9/15 at 100.00
AA–
 
1,454,161
 
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 9/01/26
9/15 at 100.00
AA–
 
1,089,210
 
 
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
 
582,495
 
 
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
Baa1
 
697,968
 
 
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–
 
688,344
 
 
665
 
New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust PA-4643, 19.227%, 6/01/30 (IF), (7)
6/19 at 100.00
AA
 
861,414
 
 
3,425
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Refunding Series 2006A, 5.250%, 12/15/20
No Opt. Call
AA–
 
3,952,484
 
 
700
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2009E, 5.250%, 1/01/40
1/19 at 100.00
A+
 
757,400
 
 
1,225
 
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
 
1,301,844
 
 
28 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
New Jersey (continued)
         
$
3,250
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007-1A, 4.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
$
2,405,293
 
 
15,185
 
Total New Jersey
     
15,553,464
 
     
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
 
930,239
 
 
1,295
 
5.125%, 6/01/19
6/14 at 100.00
A3
 
1,351,216
 
 
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
Baa3
 
2,067,920
 
 
4,175
 
Total New Mexico
     
4,349,375
 
     
New York – 17.0% (11.5% 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–
 
2,087,004
 
 
3,065
 
6.250%, 7/15/40
No Opt. Call
BBB–
 
3,328,253
 
 
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
 
1,811,237
 
 
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
 
3,893,043
 
 
1,000
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Dedicated Tax Fund Bonds, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 11/15/34
11/19 at 100.00
AA
 
1,066,640
 
 
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
 
2,334,128
 
 
3,200
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series 2005F, 5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
A
 
3,319,648
 
     
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
 
338,560
 
 
1,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
 
675,760
 
 
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
 
8,469,084
 
 
500
 
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3484, 17.682%, 6/15/33 (IF)
6/19 at 100.00
AA+
 
636,340
 
 
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
 
6,088,456
 
 
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)
 
5,631,450
 
 
4,200
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2005J, 5.000%, 3/01/25
3/15 at 100.00
AA
 
4,522,014
 
 
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
 
7,594,020
 
 
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
 
5,614,550
 
 
2,000
 
New York Liberty Development Corporation, Second Priority Liberty Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Series 2010, 5.125%, 1/15/44
1/20 at 100.00
AA
 
2,041,820
 
 
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
A+
 
5,386,750
 
 
5,400
 
New York State Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed and State Contingency Contract-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 5.500%, 6/01/16
12/10 at 100.00
AA–
 
5,418,360
 
 
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
 
4,612,086
 
 
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
A
 
17,484,653
 
 
86,800
 
Total New York
     
92,353,856
 

Nuveen Investments 29

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
North Carolina – 1.4% (1.0% of Total Investments)
         
$
7,420
 
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health System Revenue Bonds, Mission St. Joseph’s Health System, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/26 (Pre-refunded 10/01/11)
10/11 at 101.00
AA (4)
$
7,836,633
 
     
Ohio – 1.7% (1.1% of Total Investments)
         
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
         
 
3,125
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
2,730,688
 
 
530
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
446,567
 
 
525
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
418,677
 
 
1,180
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
903,007
 
 
1,000
 
6.500%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
840,270
 
     
Butler County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, UC Health, Series 2010:
         
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 11/01/29 (WI/DD, Settling 11/04/10)
11/20 at 100.00
BBB+
 
982,310
 
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 11/01/40 (WI/DD, Settling 11/04/10)
11/20 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,005,280
 
 
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
 
778,156
 
 
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–
 
869,800
 
 
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
N/R
 
244,210
 
 
10,170
 
Total Ohio
     
9,218,965
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.3% (0.9% 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+
 
667,215
 
 
990
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint John Health System, Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/15/42
2/17 at 100.00
A
 
990,455
 
 
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
 
5,380,108
 
 
88
 
Tulsa County Industrial Authority, Oklahoma, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Health System, Series 2008, Trust 3500, 8.333%, 6/15/30 (IF)
12/16 at 100.00
AA
 
91,036
 
 
7,108
 
Total Oklahoma
     
7,128,814
 
     
Pennsylvania – 3.0% (2.0% 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
 
1,104,280
 
 
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
 
2,103,540
 
 
500
 
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
 
456,315
 
 
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+
 
3,195,960
 
 
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
N/R
 
1,056,770
 
 
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–
 
415,724
 
 
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
AA+
 
5,096,813
 
 
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
 
1,645,051
 
 
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
A1 (4)
 
1,166,890
 
 
15,620
 
Total Pennsylvania
     
16,241,343
 
 
30 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Puerto Rico – 1.3% (0.9% of Total Investments)
         
$
1,225
 
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Series 2005C, 5.250%, 8/01/21 – CIFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A3
$
1,307,418
 
     
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+
 
1,260,666
 
 
2,000
 
6.000%, 8/01/42
8/19 at 100.00
A+
 
2,236,460
 
 
14,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/42 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
2,114,420
 
 
18,325
 
Total Puerto Rico
     
6,918,964
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,615
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 6/01/23
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
3,727,318
 
     
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
 
2,083,700
 
 
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–
 
4,775,108
 
 
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)
 
1,492,709
 
 
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–
 
5,217,596
 
 
12,905
 
Total South Carolina
     
13,569,113
 
     
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–
 
1,806,368
 
     
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+
 
3,215,200
 
 
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
 
5,328,100
 
 
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
 
5,381,650
 
     
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
         
 
88
 
5.500%, 11/01/37 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
36,429
 
 
150
 
5.500%, 11/01/46 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
62,450
 
 
13,438
 
Total Tennessee
     
14,023,829
 
     
Texas – 11.2% (7.5% 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
 
5,014,800
 
 
1,250
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.750%, 1/01/25
1/20 at 100.00
BBB–
 
1,325,750
 
 
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)
 
8,048,803
 
 
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+
 
2,966,886
 
     
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–
 
809,512
 
 
1,220
 
5.125%, 8/15/26
No Opt. Call
BBB–
 
1,171,273
 

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Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
         
$
1,100
 
North Texas Thruway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.750%, 1/01/40 – AGC Insured
1/18 at 100.00
AA+
$
1,205,644
 
 
3,150
 
North Texas Thruway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, 5.750%, 1/01/38
1/18 at 100.00
A3
 
3,325,644
 
 
1,100
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A, 6.250%, 1/01/39
1/19 at 100.00
A2
 
1,218,437
 
 
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
 
343,650
 
 
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+
 
4,148,615
 
 
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–
 
7,539,675
 
 
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
A1
 
1,943,119
 
 
2,895
 
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
12/10 at 105.00
Aaa
 
3,049,940
 
 
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
 
731,458
 
 
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
 
1,763,969
 
     
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
 
1,097,070
 
 
1,000
 
7.000%, 6/30/40
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
 
1,090,850
 
 
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
 
923,680
 
     
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+
 
5,737,800
 
 
12,000
 
0.000%, 8/15/23 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
BBB+
 
5,987,040
 
 
1,125
 
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Westminster Manor, Series 2010, 7.000%, 11/01/30
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
1,203,469
 
 
75,910
 
Total Texas
     
60,647,084
 
     
Virgin Islands – 0.2% (0.2% 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
 
264,303
 
 
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
 
924,624
 
 
1,070
 
Total Virgin Islands
     
1,188,927
 
     
Virginia – 0.5% (0.4% 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
 
1,019,190
 
 
1,850
 
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
 
1,881,561
 
 
2,850
 
Total Virginia
     
2,900,751
 
 
32 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Washington – 5.8% (3.9% 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
$
8,339,256
 
 
17,075
 
Port of Seattle, Washington, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000B, 5.750%, 12/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
12/10 at 100.00
AAA
 
17,095,832
 
 
5,000
 
Port of Seattle, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.625%,
4/01/17 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
10/11 at 100.00
Aa2
 
5,179,900
 
 
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
 
849,880
 
 
34,420
 
Total Washington
     
31,464,868
 
     
West Virginia – 1.2% (0.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,550
 
Mason County, West Virginia, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Appalachian Power Company, Series 2003L, 5.500%, 10/01/22
10/11 at 100.00
BBB
 
3,595,369
 
 
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
A2
 
2,051,731
 
 
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
 
993,559
 
 
6,500
 
Total West Virginia
     
6,640,659
 
     
Wisconsin – 4.1% (2.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,935
 
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
 
4,191,994
 
 
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
 
845,496
 
 
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
N/R
 
975,669
 
     
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Eagle River Memorial Hospital Inc., Series 2000:
         
 
1,000
 
5.750%, 8/15/20 – RAAI Insured
2/11 at 101.00
N/R
 
1,010,499
 
 
3,000
 
5.875%, 8/15/30 – RAAI Insured
2/11 at 101.00
N/R
 
3,010,049
 
 
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+
 
1,162,695
 
     
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+
 
3,585,714
 
 
1,780
 
5.250%, 8/15/26
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,780,213
 
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 8/15/34
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
945,419
 
 
4,600
 
Wisconsin State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 5/01/25 – FGIC Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
AA
 
4,915,376
 
 
21,780
 
Total Wisconsin
     
22,423,124
 

Nuveen Investments 33

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQM
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wyoming – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
         
$
1,720
 
Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Idaho Power Company Project, Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/26 (Mandatory put 8/21/19)
8/19 at 100.00
A2
$
1,863,619
 
 
2,500
 
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+
 
2,528,499
 
 
4,220
 
Total Wyoming
     
4,392,118
 
$
852,831
 
Total Investments (cost $768,802,552) – 148.1%
     
803,556,979
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (17.2)%
     
(93,297,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 7.9%
     
43,022,111
 
     
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (38.8)% (9)
     
(210,700,000
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$
542,582,090
 

(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 Investor 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. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.
(5)
 
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.
(6)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for inverse floating rate transactions.
(8)
 
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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.
(9)
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 26.2%.
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.
34 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc.
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2010
 
 
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
$
5,084,222
 
     
Alaska – 1.9% (1.3% 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+
 
523,280
 
 
5,000
 
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, General Housing Purpose Bonds, Series 2005B-2, 5.250%, 12/01/30 – NPFG Insured
6/15 at 100.00
AA
 
5,170,450
 
 
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
 
2,079,480
 
 
2,135
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.625%, 6/01/23
6/14 at 100.00
Baa3
 
2,095,972
 
 
9,635
 
Total Alaska
     
9,869,182
 
     
Arizona – 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
2,300
 
Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Corporation, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
 
2,376,797
 
 
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–
 
1,000,720
 
 
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
 
4,098,263
 
 
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
 
7,557,840
 
 
750
 
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 9/01/30
9/13 at 100.00
A–
 
762,788
 
 
15,800
 
Total Arizona
     
15,796,408
 
     
Arkansas – 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,875
 
Little Rock, Arkansas, Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 7.375%, 8/01/15
No Opt. Call
A2
 
4,441,176
 
     
California – 9.2% (6.1% of Total Investments)
         
     
Calexico Unified School District, Imperial County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B:
         
 
3,685
 
0.000%, 8/01/31 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A1
 
998,930
 
 
4,505
 
0.000%, 8/01/33 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A1
 
1,050,161
 
 
1,110
 
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
 
967,987
 
 
550
 
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Remarketed Revenue Bonds, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Series 1996A, 5.350%, 12/01/16 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/11 at 102.00
A
 
567,281
 
 
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–
 
1,618,789
 
 
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
 
291,230
 
     
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
 
966,720
 
 
6,800
 
0.000%, 2/01/35 – FGIC Insured
2/15 at 34.85
Aa3
 
1,437,384
 
     
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
 
4,095,360
 
 
11,430
 
0.000%, 8/01/27 – FGIC Insured
8/13 at 49.98
Aa1
 
4,620,006
 
 
7,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bonds Trust 2040, 10.295%, 6/01/45 – FGIC Insured (IF)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
 
5,941,390
 

Nuveen Investments 35

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
$
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+
$
4,671,630
 
 
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
 
296,644
 
 
2,350
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
Baa3
 
2,595,058
 
 
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+
 
6,407,922
 
 
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+
 
1,337,460
 
 
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
 
2,146,800
 
 
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+
 
3,511,334
 
 
5,000
 
 
Santa Monica Community College District, Los Angeles County, California,
   General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005C, 
   0.000%, 8/01/26 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
 
2,162,900
 
 
 
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+
 
626,759
 
 
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
 
479,780
 
 
86,685
 
Total California
     
46,791,525
 
     
Colorado – 10.2% (6.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,335
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 7/01/34
7/19 at 100.00
AA
 
3,601,900
 
 
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
 
5,110,400
 
 
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+
 
1,186,662
 
 
16,995
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.625%, 11/15/23 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 100.00
A+
 
17,015,734
 
 
4,500
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 11/15/16 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/11 at 100.00
A+
 
4,684,995
 
 
1,500
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Series 2006, 4.625%, 12/01/30 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
11/16 at 100.00
BBB–
 
1,300,425
 
     
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B:
         
 
1,420
 
0.000%, 9/01/23 – NPFG Insured
8/15 at 58.09
A
 
673,932
 
 
8,515
 
0.000%, 9/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
3,446,021
 
 
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
A
 
2,485,470
 
 
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
 
3,953,450
 
 
12,355
 
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 6/15/26 (Pre-refunded 6/15/11) – AGM Insured
6/11 at 40.52
AA+ (4)
 
4,967,822
 
 
3,115
 
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010, 6.000%, 1/15/34
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
 
3,305,295
 
 
75,885
 
Total Colorado
     
51,732,106
 
     
District of Columbia – 2.7% (1.8% of Total Investments)
         
     
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001:
         
 
2,255
 
6.250%, 5/15/24
5/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
2,264,110
 
 
5,485
 
6.500%, 5/15/33
No Opt. Call
BBB
 
5,446,331
 
 
5,000
 
District of Columbia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998B, 6.000%, 6/01/19 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
6,188,850
 
 
12,740
 
Total District of Columbia
     
13,899,291
 
 
36 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Florida – 3.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)
         
$
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
$
4,140,680
 
 
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
A
 
8,977,958
 
 
2,500
 
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health Systems of South Florida, Tender Option Bond Trust 11151, 17.444%, 2/15/15 (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA
 
2,619,900
 
 
15,750
 
Total Florida
     
15,738,538
 
     
Georgia – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,750
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Airport General Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B, 5.625%, 1/01/30 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.50
A+
 
3,776,663
 
     
Illinois – 21.1% (14.0% of Total Investments)
         
     
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
Aa2
 
1,755,953
 
 
2,925
 
0.000%, 12/01/31 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
869,310
 
 
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)
1/11 at 101.00
A2
 
15,100,350
 
     
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)
1/11 at 101.00
A2
 
3,782,705
 
 
5,460
 
5.250%, 1/01/32 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 101.00
A2
 
5,465,405
 
 
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
 
5,140,700
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Central DuPage Health, Series 2009B, 5.500%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
AA
 
1,597,485
 
 
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+
 
2,036,580
 
 
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+
 
1,016,040
 
 
10,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Palos Community Hospital, Series 2010C, 5.125%, 5/15/35
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
 
10,086,100
 
 
3,975
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 8/01/37
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
3,839,691
 
 
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
 
5,143,100
 
 
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
 
10,780,200
 
 
2,000
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Midwest Care Center I Inc., Series 2001, 5.950%, 2/20/36
2/11 at 102.00
Aaa
 
2,046,660
 
 
4,505
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 1997, 5.250%, 8/01/17 – AMBAC Insured
2/11 at 100.00
BBB
 
4,506,847
 
 
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
 
5,628,462
 
 
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
 
5,417,010
 
 
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
 
2,310,996
 
     
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
 
3,419,814
 
 
2,920
 
5.000%, 12/15/28 – NPFG Insured
6/12 at 101.00
AAA
 
2,974,867
 
 
1,100
 
0.000%, 12/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
244,816
 
 
2,455
 
0.000%, 6/15/41 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
384,011
 

Nuveen Investments 37

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
         
$
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
$
9,341,066
 
 
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
 
3,852,075
 
 
125,855
 
Total Illinois
     
106,740,243
 
     
Indiana – 3.7% (2.5% 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
 
1,853,660
 
 
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
 
2,015,800
 
 
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+
 
2,271,013
 
 
5,000
 
Marion County Convention and Recreational Facilities Authority, Indiana, Excise Taxes Lease Rental Revenue Subordinate Bonds, Series 1997A, 5.000%, 6/01/22 – NPFG Insured
12/10 at 100.00
A
 
5,013,550
 
 
7,660
 
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 2000, 5.625%, 8/15/33 (Pre-refunded 2/15/11) – AMBAC Insured
2/11 at 100.00
AA- (4)
 
7,780,951
 
 
18,885
 
Total Indiana
     
18,934,974
 
     
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
 
2,424,789
 
     
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
 
4,181,204
 
 
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
 
3,673,048
 
 
7,500
 
Total Kansas
     
7,854,252
 
     
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+
 
1,089,780
 
     
Louisiana – 1.2% (0.8% 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
 
4,928,000
 
 
1,230
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.500%, 5/15/30
5/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
1,244,059
 
 
6,230
 
Total Louisiana
     
6,172,059
 
     
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
 
4,648,537
 
 
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
A3
 
498,860
 
 
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
 
2,439,104
 
 
7,210
 
Total Massachusetts
     
7,586,501
 
     
Michigan – 8.1% (5.3% 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
 
501,347
 
 
7,745
 
Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.250%, 7/01/21 – NPFG Insured
7/17 at 100.00
Aa3
 
8,213,495
 
 
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
 
8,339,988
 
 
38 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Michigan (continued)
         
$
2,000
 
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006IA, 0.000%, 10/15/21 – FGIC Insured
10/16 at 79.00
Aa3
$
1,175,860
 
 
3,275
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated Group, Series 1993A, 6.500%, 8/15/18
2/11 at 100.00
BB–
 
3,274,902
 
 
6,000
 
Michigan Strategic Fund, Collateralized Limited Obligation Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Fixed Rate Conversion, Detroit Edison Company, Series 1999C, 5.650%, 9/01/29 – SYNCORA GTY Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/11 at 100.00
A2
 
6,019,680
 
 
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
Baa1
 
7,437,600
 
 
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
 
5,802,945
 
 
41,085
 
Total Michigan
     
40,765,817
 
     
Minnesota – 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments)
         
 
7,000
 
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 1/01/32 (Pre-refunded 1/01/11) – FGIC Insured
1/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
7,060,480
 
     
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
 
2,569,273
 
     
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+
 
1,524,165
 
 
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–
 
2,036,750
 
 
6,500
 
Total Missouri
     
3,560,915
 
     
Nebraska – 1.2% (0.8% 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
 
6,245,912
 
     
Nevada – 2.9% (1.9% 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
 
409,871
 
 
2,500
 
Reno, Nevada, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Trust 2634, 18.114%, 7/01/31 – BHAC Insured (IF)
7/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,983,300
 
 
10,750
 
Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Nevada, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 7/01/34 (Pre-refunded 7/01/11) – AGM Insured
7/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
11,111,845
 
 
15,200
 
Total Nevada
     
14,505,016
 
     
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+
 
5,182,100
 
     
New Jersey – 7.3% (4.8% 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–
 
2,864,484
 
 
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)
4/11 at 100.00
Aaa
 
15,573,615
 
 
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)
11/10 at 100.00
A+
 
1,906,181
 
 
20,000
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C, 0.000%, 12/15/33 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
 
5,595,600
 

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Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
New Jersey (continued)
         
$
5,740
 
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
$
6,100,070
 
 
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
BBB
 
4,686,175
 
 
65,850
 
Total New Jersey
     
36,726,125
 
     
New Mexico – 2.9% (1.9% of Total Investments)
         
     
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2001A:
         
 
8,000
 
5.500%, 8/01/25 (Pre-refunded 8/01/11)
8/11 at 101.00
AA- (4)
 
8,389,200
 
 
6,200
 
5.500%, 8/01/30 (Pre-refunded 8/01/11)
8/11 at 101.00
AA- (4)
 
6,501,630
 
 
14,200
 
Total New Mexico
     
14,890,830
 
     
New York – 3.5% (2.3% 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
 
5,240,035
 
 
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–
 
7,225,120
 
 
5,060
 
New York State Mortgage Agency, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 79, 5.300%, 4/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/11 at 100.00
Aa1
 
5,070,980
 
 
17,065
 
Total New York
     
17,536,135
 
     
North Carolina – 2.1% (1.4% 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–
 
3,080,130
 
 
5,535
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993B, 5.500%, 1/01/17 – FGIC Insured
1/11 at 100.00
Baa1
 
5,548,173
 
 
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+
 
2,061,443
 
 
10,435
 
Total North Carolina
     
10,689,746
 
     
Ohio – 5.5% (3.6% of Total Investments)
         
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
         
 
1,060
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
926,249
 
 
3,050
 
5.375%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
2,728,042
 
 
2,700
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
2,274,966
 
 
2,755
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
2,197,057
 
 
7,995
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
6,118,254
 
 
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
Baa3
 
10,272,532
 
 
3,750
 
Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University Hospitals Health System Inc., Tender Option Bond Trust 2812-1, 12.293% 1/15/46 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
1/17 at 100.00
A
 
3,226,950
 
 
36,110
 
Total Ohio
     
27,744,050
 
     
Oklahoma – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
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–
 
1,781,614
 
 
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
 
2,268,033
 
 
3,910
 
Total Oklahoma
     
4,049,647
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.9% (1.9% 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+
 
1,294,938
 
 
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+
 
3,219,840
 

40 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Pennsylvania (continued)
         
$
8,200
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009E, 0.000%, 12/01/38
12/27 at 100.00
A–
$
6,143,932
 
 
5,000
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured
6/26 at 100.00
AA+
 
4,093,800
 
 
17,700
 
Total Pennsylvania
     
14,752,510
 
     
Puerto Rico – 2.9% (1.9% 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
A3
 
683,352
 
 
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
AAA
 
2,402,994
 
 
12,000
 
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+
 
10,234,800
 
 
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
 
1,534,216
 
 
38,890
 
Total Puerto Rico
     
14,855,362
 
     
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
 
9.564%, 4/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF)
4/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,614,000
 
 
1,000
 
9.664%, 4/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF)
4/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,061,320
 
 
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
 
5,473,510
 
 
7,940
 
Total Rhode Island
     
8,148,830
 
     
South Carolina – 6.8% (4.5% 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)
 
6,174,190
 
 
4,500
 
6.000%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 101.00
Aaa
 
5,051,610
 
 
3,750
 
Greenwood County, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Self Memorial Hospital, Series 2001, 5.500%, 10/01/31
10/11 at 100.00
A
 
3,770,888
 
 
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
A+ (4)
 
2,866,050
 
 
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
A
 
3,158,123
 
 
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–
 
7,764,047
 
 
1,105
 
South Carolina Housing Finance and Development Authority, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A-2, 6.000%, 7/01/20 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 100.00
Aa1
 
1,137,918
 
 
4,565
 
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority, South Carolina, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 6.000%, 5/15/22 (Pre-refunded 5/15/11)
5/11 at 101.00
BBB (4)
 
4,702,270
 
 
46,435
 
Total South Carolina
     
34,625,096
 
     
South Dakota – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,905
 
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
AAA
 
4,702,909
 
 
1,280
 
South Dakota Education Loans Inc., Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 1998-1K, 5.600%, 6/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 100.00
B3
 
1,058,125
 
 
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–
 
1,806,368
 
 
6,935
 
Total South Dakota
     
7,567,402
 

Nuveen Investments 41

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Tennessee – 5.1% (3.4% 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+
$
3,278,969
 
 
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
 
5,328,100
 
 
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+
 
15,122,030
 
 
2,000
 
Sullivan County Health Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Wellmont Health System, Refunding Series 2006A, 5.440%, 9/01/32
3/13 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,924,980
 
 
30,185
 
Total Tennessee
     
25,654,079
 
     
Texas – 17.4% (11.6% 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
 
1,895,452
 
 
7,925
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001C, 5.750%, 5/01/36 (Mandatory put 11/01/11) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
CCC
 
7,532,316
 
 
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
 
1,027,660
 
 
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
A
 
3,924,715
 
 
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)
 
5,781,545
 
 
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
 
865,320
 
 
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)
4/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
1,569,639
 
 
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–
 
1,069,290
 
 
7,570
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001H, 0.000%, 11/15/31 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
1,617,406
 
 
5,000
 
Houston Community College System, Texas, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 2/15/26 – AMBAC Insured (UB)
2/13 at 100.00
AA+
 
5,288,250
 
 
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+
 
5,218,150
 
 
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
 
8,890,560
 
 
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
 
5,363,200
 
 
7,000
 
North Texas Thruway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2008I, 0.000%, 1/01/43
1/25 at 100.00
A2
 
5,745,390
 
 
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)
11/10 at 100.00
N/R
 
344,226
 
 
2,210
 
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/01/19
12/13 at 100.00
Baa2
 
2,273,051
 
 
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
 
4,839,590
 
 
5,500
 
Spring Independent School District, Harris County, Texas, Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 8/15/26
8/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
5,646,465
 
 
4,375
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Tender Option Bond Trust 1197, 9.031%, 5/15/39 (IF)
11/17 at 100.00
AA–
 
4,316,288
 
 
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
A1
 
2,940,113
 

42 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
         
$
3,335
 
Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Water Financial Assistance, Tender Option Bond Trust 3479, 13.054%, 2/01/17 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
$
4,071,168
 
     
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
 
2,444,304
 
 
9,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/41
8/15 at 25.73
AAA
 
1,849,148
 
 
7,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/45
8/15 at 20.76
AAA
 
1,159,499
 
 
1,650
 
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)
4/11 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,653,086
 
 
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
 
954,720
 
 
119,065
 
Total Texas
     
88,280,551
 
     
Utah – 0.8% (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+
 
3,845,173
 
     
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
12/10 at 101.00
Baa1
 
3,765,421
 
 
4,265
 
6.250%, 12/01/16 – AMBAC Insured
12/10 at 101.00
Baa1
 
4,315,924
 
 
820
 
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Bonds, Series 2000-13A, 5.950%, 11/01/25 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 100.00
AA+
 
845,231
 
 
8,805
 
Total Vermont
     
8,926,576
 
     
Virginia – 1.2% (0.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
2,000
 
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
 
1,985,920
 
 
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+
 
3,871,200
 
 
7,000
 
Total Virginia
     
5,857,120
 
     
Washington – 4.8% (3.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
8,810
 
Chelan County Public Utility District 1, Washington, Hydro Consolidated System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.600%, 1/01/36 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
7/11 at 101.00
AA
 
8,872,727
 
 
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
 
4,013,438
 
 
7,225
 
Port of Seattle, Washington, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Terminal 18, Series 1999B, 6.000%, 9/01/20 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/11 at 100.00
A
 
7,261,630
 
 
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
 
2,104,679
 
 
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
 
2,124,699
 
 
24,285
 
Total Washington
     
24,377,173
 
     
West Virginia – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments)
         
 
5,000
 
Mason County, West Virginia, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Appalachian Power Company, Series 2003L, 5.500%, 10/01/22
10/11 at 100.00
BBB
 
5,063,899
 

Nuveen Investments 43

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQS
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wisconsin – 2.4% (1.6% of Total Investments)
         
$
4,845
 
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
$
5,161,426
 
 
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–
 
5,060,149
 
 
2,100
 
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+
 
1,964,591
 
 
11,945
 
Total Wisconsin
     
12,186,166
 
$
957,735
 
Total Investments (cost $744,683,591) – 150.8%
     
763,597,692
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (3.7)%
     
(18,540,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.5%
     
12,454,066
 
     
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (49.6)% (6)
     
(251,275,000
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$
506,236,758
 

(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 Investor 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. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.
(5)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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)
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 32.9%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(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 Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc.
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2010
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Alabama – 2.6% (1.7% of Total Investments)
         
     
Jefferson County, Alabama, Sewer Revenue Capitol Improvement Warrants, Series 2001A:
         
$
7,475
 
5.500%, 2/01/31 (Pre-refunded 2/01/11) – FGIC Insured
2/11 at 101.00
AAA
$
7,649,168
 
 
6,340
 
5.500%, 2/01/31 (Pre-refunded 2/01/11) – FGIC Insured
2/11 at 101.00
AAA
 
6,470,160
 
 
6,970
 
5.500%, 2/01/31 (Pre-refunded 2/01/11) – FGIC Insured
2/11 at 101.00
AAA
 
7,132,401
 
 
20,785
 
Total Alabama
     
21,251,729
 
     
Alaska – 1.8% (1.1% 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+
 
6,373,280
 
 
11,000
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
Baa3
 
7,731,130
 
 
17,110
 
Total Alaska
     
14,104,410
 
     
Arizona – 2.2% (1.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
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
 
5,395,529
 
 
1,000
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
1,187,600
 
 
7,780
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40
No Opt. Call
A+
 
7,971,388
 
 
2,350
 
Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Corporation, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
 
2,428,467
 
 
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–
 
1,000,720
 
 
17,480
 
Total Arizona
     
17,983,704
 
     
Arkansas – 1.0% (0.6% 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
 
659,275
 
 
19,800
 
0.000%, 7/01/46 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
2,900,304
 
 
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
 
4,149,680
 
 
26,300
 
Total Arkansas
     
7,709,259
 
     
California – 16.7% (10.9% 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+
 
2,601,625
 
 
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
 
1,090,040
 
 
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
 
5,920,140
 
 
3,450
 
California Infrastructure Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, J. David Gladstone Institutes, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/34
10/11 at 101.00
A–
 
3,426,609
 
 
2,335
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series 2010A, 5.750%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
Baa1
 
2,372,874
 
 
3,500
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010, 5.250%, 3/01/30
3/20 at 100.00
A1
 
3,683,120
 
 
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
 
1,308,266
 
 
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–
 
3,759,768
 
 
14,600
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 2/01/28
8/13 at 100.00
A1
 
14,994,784
 

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Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
$
25,000
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 4.750%, 3/01/35 – NPFG Insured
3/16 at 100.00
A1
$
24,073,000
 
 
10,000
 
California, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999, 4.750%, 4/01/29 – NPFG Insured
4/11 at 100.00
A1
 
9,999,500
 
 
16,000
 
California, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/01/37
6/17 at 100.00
A1
 
16,057,120
 
 
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
A
 
2,715,908
 
 
8,500
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series1995A, 5.000%, 1/01/35 – NPFG Insured
1/11 at 100.00
A
 
7,734,150
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
         
 
10,355
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
8,570,730
 
 
1,500
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,081,065
 
 
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
 
5,180,600
 
 
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
 
3,872,319
 
 
1,830
 
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, California, Water Utility Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3504, 19.188%, 2/01/33 (IF)
8/19 at 100.00
Aa2
 
2,501,024
 
     
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
A
 
2,964,247
 
 
30,000
 
0.000%, 1/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
4,694,100
 
 
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
 
1,049,670
 
 
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
 
1,543,628
 
 
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
BBB
 
1,129,770
 
 
1,860
 
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
 
1,746,075
 
 
180,605
 
Total California
     
134,070,132
 
     
Colorado – 6.1% (4.0% of Total Investments)
         
 
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
 
12,091,206
 
 
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+
 
1,031,880
 
 
10,000
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.625%, 11/15/23 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 100.00
A+
 
10,012,200
 
 
6,185
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B, 0.000%, 9/01/26 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
2,322,715
 
 
43,000
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B, 0.000%, 9/01/33 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
9,503,430
 
 
7,000
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 0.000%, 9/01/34 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
1,417,360
 
 
8,740
 
Larimer County School District R1, Poudre, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 5.125%, 12/15/19 (Pre-refunded 12/15/10) – FGIC Insured
12/10 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
 
8,794,625
 
 
3,750
 
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
 
3,967,350
 
 
91,505
 
Total Colorado
     
49,140,766
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Connecticut – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
         
$
4,395
 
Bridgeport, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001C, 5.375%, 8/15/17 (Pre-refunded 8/15/11) – FGIC Insured
8/11 at 100.00
A1 (4)
$
4,568,954
 
     
Florida – 0.6% (0.4% 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
 
2,587,350
 
 
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
 
2,559,825
 
 
5,000
 
Total Florida
     
5,147,175
 
     
Georgia – 1.4% (0.9% 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
 
1,311,425
 
 
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+
 
4,138,331
 
 
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+
 
5,632,450
 
 
10,300
 
Total Georgia
     
11,082,206
 
     
Illinois – 13.8% (9.1% of Total Investments)
         
     
Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues, Series 2001C:
         
 
1,000
 
5.500%, 12/01/18 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AGM Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
 
1,056,620
 
 
3,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/20 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AGM Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
 
3,153,570
 
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AGM Insured
12/11 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
 
2,102,380
 
     
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
Aa2
 
8,595,924
 
 
4,400
 
0.000%, 12/01/15 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
3,864,960
 
 
32,670
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, City Colleges, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/32 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
9,960,103
 
 
190
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 1/01/18 – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
AA–
 
200,564
 
     
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)
 
75,331
 
 
6,190
 
5.000%, 1/01/18 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – AMBAC Insured
7/12 at 100.00
AA- (4)
 
6,661,369
 
 
13,400
 
Chicago, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, Midway Airport, Series 1998A, 5.125%, 1/01/35 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.00
A
 
13,144,194
 
 
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+
 
2,035,180
 
 
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
 
5,140,700
 
     
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
 
3,308,040
 
 
1,800
 
6.000%, 5/01/22 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12)
5/12 at 101.00
Aaa
 
1,967,958
 
 
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
A1
 
1,100,831
 
 
15,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Illinois, Northwestern University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/42 (UB)
12/15 at 100.00
AAA
 
15,499,050
 
 
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+
 
2,036,580
 
 
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+
 
1,016,040
 

Nuveen Investments 47

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
       
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
         
$
4,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 2009, 5.500%, 4/01/34
No Opt. Call
A+
$
4,083,560
 
 
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)
 
5,818,350
 
 
5,000
 
Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Illinois FIRST Program, Series 2000, 5.450%, 12/01/21 – NPFG Insured
12/10 at 100.00
A+
 
5,023,050
 
 
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
 
2,310,996
 
 
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
 
3,288,163
 
 
2,270
 
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
 
2,312,653
 
 
939
 
Montgomery, Illinois, Lakewood Creek Project Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 4.700%, 3/01/30 – RAAI Insured
3/16 at 100.00
N/R
 
839,889
 
 
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
 
6,890,209
 
 
144,244
 
Total Illinois
     
111,486,264
 
     
Indiana – 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
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
 
2,017,760
 
 
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+
 
3,327,836
 
 
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
 
2,353,464
 
 
6,420
 
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 1998A, 4.625%, 8/15/28 – NPFG Insured
2/11 at 100.00
AA–
 
6,421,990
 
 
14,060
 
Total Indiana
     
14,121,050
 
     
Iowa – 1.1% (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
 
3,311,120
 
 
7,000
 
5.625%, 6/01/46
6/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
5,475,330
 
 
11,000
 
Total Iowa
     
8,786,450
 
     
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
A
 
1,793,803
 
 
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
 
2,097,939
 
 
5,480
 
Total Kansas
     
3,891,742
 
     
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
 
6,411,990
 
 
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+
 
1,089,780
 
 
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
AAA
 
2,657,300
 
 
9,515
 
Total Kentucky
     
10,159,070
 
 
48 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Louisiana – 4.2% (2.8% 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+
$
11,544,900
 
 
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
A
 
4,164,369
 
 
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
 
8,911,530
 
 
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)
 
5,910,135
 
 
3,520
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
5/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
3,553,686
 
 
32,115
 
Total Louisiana
     
34,084,620
 
     
Massachusetts – 2.7% (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
 
3,265,063
 
 
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
A3
 
498,860
 
 
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
 
9,385,912
 
 
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
 
2,439,104
 
 
6,000
 
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ogden Haverhill Project, Series 1998A, 5.600%, 12/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 100.00
BBB
 
6,017,760
 
 
425
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Revenue Bonds, MWRA Loan Program, Subordinate Series 1999A, 5.750%, 8/01/29
2/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
426,632
 
 
19,755
 
Total Massachusetts
     
22,033,331
 
     
Michigan – 3.4% (2.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
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+
 
3,965,439
 
     
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
 
8,283,234
 
 
10,470
 
5.000%, 10/15/26 – AMBAC Insured
10/15 at 100.00
Aa3
 
10,912,776
 
 
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
Baa3
 
3,070,313
 
 
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
 
1,386,498
 
 
26,435
 
Total Michigan
     
27,618,260
 
     
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
 
5,039,843
 
     
Mississippi – 0.6% (0.4% 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
 
1,946,419
 
 
2,500
 
Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Forrest County General Hospital, Series 2000, 5.500%, 1/01/27 (Pre-refunded 1/01/11) – AGM Insured
1/11 at 101.00
Aa3 (4)
 
2,547,100
 
 
4,375
 
Total Mississippi
     
4,493,519
 
     
Missouri – 1.7% (1.1% 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+
 
2,490,648
 
 
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–
 
6,110,250
 
 
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Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010
 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Missouri (continued)
         
$
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
$
5,202,883
 
 
32,750
 
Total Missouri
     
13,803,781
 
     
Nevada – 6.9% (4.5% 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)
 
37,046,977
 
 
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
 
15,048,571
 
 
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
 
713,660
 
 
2,500
 
Reno, Nevada, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Trust 2634, 18.114%, 7/01/31 – BHAC Insured (IF)
7/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,983,300
 
 
58,330
 
Total Nevada
     
55,792,508
 
     
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+
 
5,182,100
 
     
New Jersey – 4.9% (3.2% 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)
 
1,093,870
 
 
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–
 
1,630,900
 
 
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
AA- (4)
 
2,154,134
 
 
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
 
3,605,408
 
     
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C:
         
 
20,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/33 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
 
5,595,600
 
 
20,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/35 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
 
4,715,000
 
 
20,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
 
4,429,000
 
     
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002:
         
 
1,745
 
5.750%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
AAA
 
1,854,464
 
 
1,000
 
6.125%, 6/01/42 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
AAA
 
1,090,380
 
     
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
 
10,890,650
 
 
1,850
 
6.250%, 6/01/43 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
AAA
 
2,115,105
 
 
90,240
 
Total New Jersey
     
39,174,511
 
     
New Mexico – 0.8% (0.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
5,925
 
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 8/01/21 (Pre-refunded 8/01/11)
8/11 at 101.00
AA- (4)
 
6,213,251
 
     
New York – 8.4% (5.5% 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
1/11 at 100.00
A
 
275,198
 
 
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
 
2,398,230
 
 
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
 
5,240,035
 
 
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
 
1,267,279
 
 
1,130
 
Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.375%, 9/01/25 (Pre-refunded 9/01/11)
9/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
1,178,443
 
 
50 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
New York (continued)
         
$
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+
$
13,685,544
 
 
4,865
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002A, 5.750%, 8/01/16
8/12 at 100.00
AA
 
5,252,449
 
 
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)
 
147,601
 
     
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002G:
         
 
950
 
5.000%, 8/01/17
8/12 at 100.00
AA
 
1,013,042
 
 
5,430
 
5.750%, 8/01/18
8/12 at 100.00
AA
 
5,856,907
 
 
5,115
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2002G, 5.750%, 8/01/18 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12)
8/12 at 100.00
AA (4)
 
5,592,434
 
     
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, State Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds, New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Second Resolution Bonds, Series 2001C:
         
 
6,035
 
5.000%, 6/15/20
6/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
6,190,220
 
 
6,575
 
5.000%, 6/15/22
6/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
6,738,981
 
 
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+
 
12,508,898
 
 
64,225
 
Total New York
     
67,345,261
 
     
North Carolina – 3.1% (2.1% 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–
 
3,080,130
 
 
8,960
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Duke University, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/41
10/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
9,415,706
 
 
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
 
3,983,760
 
 
665
 
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Series 1998A, 4.750%, 12/01/28 – NPFG Insured
12/10 at 100.00
A1
 
663,371
 
 
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
 
8,066,925
 
 
24,125
 
Total North Carolina
     
25,209,892
 
     
Ohio – 5.9% (3.9% 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
 
10,379,400
 
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
         
 
205
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
179,133
 
 
2,925
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
2,464,547
 
 
5,040
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
4,019,299
 
 
2,400
 
6.000%, 6/01/42
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,888,440
 
 
5,730
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
4,384,940
 
 
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
Baa3
 
6,940,900
 
     
Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002:
         
 
2,165
 
5.250%, 6/01/19 – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,376,889
 
 
2,600
 
5.250%, 6/01/21 – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,854,462
 
 
2,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/22 – AGM Insured
12/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,185,380
 
 
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+
 
10,039,600
 
 
53,065
 
Total Ohio
     
47,712,990
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.2% (0.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
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–
 
1,781,614
 
 
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
 
6,042,778
 
 
Nuveen Investments 51

 
 

 

 
 
Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010
 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Oklahoma (continued)
         
$
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
$
1,982,920
 
 
9,715
 
Total Oklahoma
     
9,807,312
 
     
Oregon – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,000
 
Deschutes County School District 1, Bend-La Pine, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 6/15/18 (Pre-refunded 6/15/11) – AGM Insured
6/11 at 100.00
Aa1 (4)
 
3,098,460
 
 
135
 
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
 
141,704
 
 
3,135
 
Total Oregon
     
3,240,164
 
     
Pennsylvania – 4.9% (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
 
2,096,600
 
 
220
 
Allentown, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.500%, 10/01/19 – FGIC Insured
10/13 at 100.00
A1
 
241,945
 
 
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
 
8,458,640
 
 
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+
 
1,486,080
 
 
2,600
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 12/01/31 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
Aa3
 
2,810,210
 
 
5,000
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured
6/26 at 100.00
AA+
 
4,093,800
 
 
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+
 
7,868,250
 
     
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)
 
6,543,180
 
 
5,500
 
5.625%, 8/01/20 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12) – FGIC Insured
8/12 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
 
5,997,915
 
 
38,620
 
Total Pennsylvania
     
39,596,620
 
     
Puerto Rico – 8.6% (5.7% 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
Baa1
 
2,672,250
 
 
7,000
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2010XX, 5.750%, 7/01/36
7/20 at 100.00
A3
 
7,645,120
 
 
5,000
 
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 0.000%, 7/01/42 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
A3
 
640,400
 
 
5,000
 
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 8/01/27 – AGM Insured
8/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
5,042,250
 
 
1,500
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/20
7/12 at 100.00
A3
 
1,518,705
 
 
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+
 
6,823,200
 
 
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+
 
9,022,781
 
 
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+
 
4,507,226
 
     
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
 
5,471,500
 
 
86,250
 
0.000%, 8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa2
 
5,538,975
 
 
15,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 8/01/57 (UB)
8/17 at 100.00
Aa2
 
15,664,950
 
 
1,500
 
Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/29
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
1,624,545
 
 
3,375
 
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
 
3,384,551
 
 
202,560
 
Total Puerto Rico
     
69,556,453
 
 
52 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
         
     
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A:
         
$
2,440
 
6.125%, 6/01/32
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
$
2,455,030
 
 
1,865
 
6.250%, 6/01/42
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,867,089
 
 
4,305
 
Total Rhode Island
     
4,322,119
 
     
South Carolina – 8.1% (5.3% 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
 
27,565,655
 
     
Horry County School District, South Carolina, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A:
         
 
5,840
 
5.000%, 3/01/20
3/12 at 100.00
Aa1
 
6,202,255
 
 
5,140
 
5.000%, 3/01/21
3/12 at 100.00
Aa1
 
5,458,834
 
     
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
A
 
5,684,928
 
 
3,000
 
5.250%, 2/15/24 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
A
 
3,189,270
 
 
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–
 
2,573,968
 
 
13,615
 
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.125%, 10/01/21 (Pre-refunded 10/01/11) – AMBAC Insured
10/11 at 100.00
N/R (4)
 
14,222,774
 
 
65,160
 
Total South Carolina
     
64,897,684
 
     
Tennessee – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,000
 
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
 
3,224,430
 
     
Texas – 15.9% (10.4% 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+
 
560,921
 
 
465
 
Alamo Community College District, Bexar County, Texas, Combined Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.375%, 11/01/16 (Pre-refunded 11/01/11) – AGM Insured
11/11 at 100.00
AA+ (4)
 
488,910
 
 
11,255
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001C, 5.750%, 5/01/36 (Mandatory put 11/01/11) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
CCC
 
10,697,315
 
 
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
A
 
5,182,595
 
 
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+
 
3,637,366
 
 
5,000
 
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+
 
5,108,300
 
 
3,060
 
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
A
 
2,988,059
 
 
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
A
 
2,655,558
 
 
15,680
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Third Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2004-A3., 0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured
11/24 at 55.69
A
 
2,596,765
 
 
4,865
 
Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/27 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
AA+
 
2,107,615
 
 
22,500
 
Houston, Texas, Junior Lien Water and Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2000B, 5.250%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/10) – FGIC Insured
12/10 at 100.00
AA (4)
 
22,599,225
 
 
4,735
 
Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.625%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.00
AA+
 
4,737,462
 
 
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
 
1,672,860
 
 
17,655
 
Matagorda County Navigation District 1, Texas, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Houston Industries Inc., Series 1998B, 5.150%, 11/01/29 – NPFG Insured
11/10 at 100.00
A
 
17,570,256
 
 
7,650
 
Port of Corpus Christi Authority, Nueces County, Texas, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Union Pacific Corporation, Series 1992, 5.350%, 11/01/10
No Opt. Call
BBB
 
7,650,689
 
 
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Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued)
NQU
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010
 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
         
$
2,000
 
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
$
2,052,500
 
 
11,300
 
San Antonio, Texas, Electric and Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 1992, 5.000%, 2/01/17 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
12,490,229
 
 
3,750
 
Spring Branch Independent School District, Harris County, Texas, Limited Tax Schoolhouse and Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 2/01/23 (Pre-refunded 2/01/11)
2/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
3,796,913
 
 
4,375
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Tender Option Bond Trust 1197, 9.031%, 5/15/39 (IF)
11/17 at 100.00
AA–
 
4,316,288
 
 
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
A1
 
2,940,113
 
     
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
 
2,185,489
 
 
9,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/39
8/15 at 28.63
AAA
 
2,062,960
 
 
6,610
 
0.000%, 8/15/42
8/15 at 24.42
AAA
 
1,272,822
 
 
7,110
 
0.000%, 8/15/43
8/15 at 23.11
AAA
 
1,294,660
 
 
5,000
 
Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, Priority Lien Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 8/01/22 (Pre-refunded 8/01/11) – AMBAC Insured
8/11 at 100.00
AA- (4)
 
5,177,300
 
 
172,425
 
Total Texas
     
127,843,170
 
     
Utah – 1.0% (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+
 
7,717,311
 
     
Virginia – 4.0% (2.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
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+
 
8,516,640
 
 
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+
 
6,458,400
 
 
4,000
 
Norfolk Airport Authority, Virginia, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.125%, 7/01/31 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/11 at 100.00
A
 
3,999,720
 
 
11,040
 
Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia, FNMA Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Windsor at Potomac Vista L.P. Project, Series 2001, 4.850%, 7/01/31 (Mandatory put 7/01/11)
No Opt. Call
Aaa
 
11,321,520
 
 
940
 
Virginia Port Authority, Port Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/40
7/19 at 100.00
Aa3
 
987,160
 
      Virginia Resources Authority, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002:          
 
500
 
5.000%, 4/01/18
4/12 at 102.00
AA
 
536,230
 
 
500
 
5.000%, 4/01/19
4/12 at 102.00
AA
 
536,230
 
 
37,980
 
Total Virginia
     
32,355,900
 
     
Washington – 9.2% (6.0% of Total Investments)
         
 
6,750
 
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
Aaa
 
7,259,625
 
 
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
Aaa
 
2,697,050
 
 
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
 
4,013,438
 
 
13,400
 
Seattle, Washington, Municipal Light and Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 5.400%, 12/01/25
12/10 at 100.00
Aa2
 
13,461,238
 
 
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
 
5,039,750
 
 
7,055
 
Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 6.500%, 6/01/26
6/13 at 100.00
BBB
 
7,306,864
 
 
18,145
 
Washington, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001-02A, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – AGM Insured
7/11 at 100.00
AA+
 
18,725,277
 
     
Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002C:
         
 
7,000
 
5.000%, 1/01/21 – AGM Insured
1/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
7,374,850
 
 
7,960
 
5.000%, 1/01/22 – AGM Insured
1/12 at 100.00
AA+
 
8,386,257
 
 
71,560
 
Total Washington
     
74,264,349
 
 
54 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wisconsin – 2.3% (1.5% of Total Investments)
         
     
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, Wisconsin, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002:
         
$
105
 
6.125%, 6/01/27 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
AAA
$
111,857
 
 
3,380
 
6.375%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12)
6/12 at 100.00
AAA
 
3,693,731
 
 
7,545
 
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dairyland Power Cooperative, Series 1997A, 5.450%, 9/01/14 – AMBAC Insured
12/11 at 100.00
A
 
7,599,097
 
 
1,860
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Aurora Health Care Inc., Series 1999A, 5.600%, 2/15/29
2/11 at 100.00
A3
 
1,860,780
 
 
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+
 
3,016,019
 
 
2,100
 
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+
 
1,964,591
 
 
17,990
 
Total Wisconsin
     
18,246,075
 
     
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
A+
 
2,249,692
 
 
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
 
4,202,239
 
 
6,035
 
Total Wyoming
     
6,451,931
 
$
1,617,414
 
Total Investments (cost $1,183,156,260) – 152.6%
     
1,228,730,296
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (7.6)%
     
(61,410,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.1%
     
24,539,521
 
     
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (48.1)% (5)
     
(386,875,000
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$
804,984,817
 
 
(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 Investor 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. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.
(5)
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 31.5%.
N/R   Not rated.
(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 Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
October 31, 2010
 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Alabama – 1.6% (1.0% of Total Investments)
         
$
2,000
 
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 2006C-2, 5.000%, 11/15/39 (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
Aa1
$
2,056,620
 
     
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
 
1,215,336
 
 
400
 
5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
 
369,936
 
 
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)
 
1,166,530
 
 
4,600
 
Total Alabama
     
4,808,422
 
     
Alaska – 0.2% (0.2% 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
Baa3
 
702,830
 
     
Arizona – 5.4% (3.4% 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
 
101,735
 
 
135
 
5.250%, 12/01/25
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
 
137,051
 
 
7,000
 
Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Revenue Bonds, Civic Plaza, Series 2005B, 0.000%, 7/01/39 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA
 
6,486,760
 
 
7,500
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 1/01/25 (UB)
1/13 at 100.00
Aa1
 
8,032,125
 
 
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
 
1,133,676
 
 
15,935
 
Total Arizona
     
15,891,347
 
     
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+
 
2,305,828
 
     
California – 21.2% (13.3% 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
 
9,034,300
 
 
5,690
 
California Department of Veterans Affairs, Home Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.300%, 12/01/21 – AMBAC Insured
6/12 at 101.00
AA
 
5,852,620
 
 
1,350
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Southern California, Series 2005, 4.750%, 10/01/28 (UB)
10/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,399,991
 
 
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
 
2,152,039
 
 
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
 
1,822,434
 
 
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
 
441,215
 
 
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+
 
1,630,880
 
 
1,025
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3175, 13.358%, 5/15/14 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
1,240,301
 
 
4,900
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 6/01/23 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
A1
 
5,201,987
 
 
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
 
1,075,690
 
 
25,000
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A, 0.000%, 1/01/17 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
22,341,250
 
 
56 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
$
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
$
519,836
 
 
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
BBB
 
2,522,485
 
 
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
 
6,401,030
 
     
San Diego County, California, Certificates of Participation, Burnham Institute, Series 2006:
         
 
100
 
   5.000%, 9/01/21
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
 
100,453
 
 
110
 
   5.000%, 9/01/23
9/15 at 102.00
Baa3
 
108,152
 
 
64,905
 
Total California
     
61,844,663
 
     
Colorado – 11.0% (6.9% 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–
 
1,000,920
 
 
1,150
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Parkview Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.000%, 9/01/25
9/14 at 100.00
A3
 
1,158,303
 
 
400
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Poudre Valley Health Care, Series 2005F, 5.000%, 3/01/25
3/15 at 100.00
A
 
403,028
 
 
750
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Vail Valley Medical Center, Series 2004, 5.000%, 1/15/17
1/15 at 100.00
BBB+
 
784,080
 
     
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006:
         
 
4,170
 
   5.000%, 11/15/23 – FGIC Insured
11/16 at 100.00
A+
 
4,478,663
 
 
6,800
 
   5.000%, 11/15/24 – FGIC Insured
11/16 at 100.00
A+
 
7,270,968
 
     
Denver, Colorado, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A:
         
 
6,890
 
   5.000%, 11/15/23 – FGIC Insured (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
A+
 
7,399,998
 
 
8,940
 
   5.000%, 11/15/25 – FGIC Insured (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
A+
 
9,514,395
 
 
30,100
 
Total Colorado
     
32,010,355
 
     
Connecticut – 0.7% (0.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
2,020
 
Connecticut Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Connecticut Light and Power Company, Series 1993A, 5.850%, 9/01/28
4/11 at 101.00
Baa1
 
2,070,500
 
     
Florida – 2.6% (1.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,700
 
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Exempt Facilities Remarketed Revenue Bonds, National Gypsum Company, Apollo Beach Project, Series 2000B, 7.125%, 4/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/12 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,665,779
 
 
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
Baa1
 
2,640,525
 
 
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
 
102,420
 
 
1,000
 
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
 
1,011,990
 
 
2,150
 
Sumter County, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
6/16 at 100.00
A
 
2,187,625
 
 
7,455
 
Total Florida
     
7,608,339
 
     
Georgia – 4.3% (2.7% 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)
1/11 at 101.00
A
 
8,141,609
 
 
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
 
4,503,842
 
 
12,155
 
Total Georgia
     
12,645,451
 
     
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)
1/11 at 100.00
Baa1
 
2,254,500
 
 
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Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010
 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Idaho – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
         
$
50
 
Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1996E, 6.350%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.00
Aa1
$
50,119
 
     
Madison County, Idaho, Hospital Revenue Certificates of Participation, Madison Memorial Hospital, Series 2006:
         
 
500
 
   5.250%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
BBB–
 
473,845
 
 
200
 
   5.250%, 9/01/37
9/16 at 100.00
BBB–
 
176,236
 
 
750
 
Total Idaho
     
700,200
 
     
Illinois – 10.4% (6.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
500
 
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
AAA
 
560,425
 
 
8,670
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, City Colleges, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/24 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
4,600,042
 
 
8,500
 
Chicago, Illinois, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.750%, 11/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
10,091,710
 
 
200
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Proctor Hospital, Series 2006, 5.125%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
BB+
 
178,340
 
 
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
 
1,074,180
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Illinois FIRST Program, Series 2002, 5.500%, 2/01/17 – FGIC Insured
2/12 at 100.00
A+
 
1,595,355
 
     
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–
 
617,959
 
 
1,750
 
  5.250%, 1/01/30
1/16 at 100.00
B–
 
1,246,525
 
     
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
A
 
5,397,692
 
 
10,775
 
   0.000%, 12/15/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
A
 
5,160,148
 
 
44,320
 
Total Illinois
     
30,522,376
 
     
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)
 
2,602,350
 
 
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
 
3,567,343
 
 
1,250
 
Portage, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/15/23
7/16 at 100.00
A
 
1,273,525
 
 
1,700
 
Saint Joseph County, Indiana, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, University of Notre Dame du Lac, Refunding Series 2009., 5.000%, 3/01/36
3/18 at 100.00
Aaa
 
1,819,935
 
 
1,000
 
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Madison Center Inc., Series 2005, 5.250%, 2/15/28 (5), (7)
2/15 at 100.00
CCC
 
382,500
 
 
12,405
 
Total Indiana
     
9,645,653
 
     
Iowa – 1.1% (0.7% 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
 
3,127,920
 
     
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
 
1,814,818
 
 
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
N/R
 
501,417
 
 
2,210
 
Total Kentucky
     
2,316,235
 
 
58 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Louisiana – 6.4% (4.1% 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
3/11 at 100.00
AA+
$
1,312,397
 
 
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
 
1,485,255
 
     
Louisiana State, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A:
         
 
825
 
4.750%, 5/01/39 – AGM Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
AA+
 
840,799
 
 
8,880
 
4.500%, 5/01/41 – FGIC Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
Aa1
 
8,886,394
 
 
5
 
Louisiana State, Gasoline Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, Residuals 660-1, 16.301%, 5/01/34 – FGIC Insured (IF)
5/16 at 100.00
Aa1
 
5,014
 
 
3,950
 
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2002A, 5.700%, 4/01/14
No Opt. Call
BBB
 
4,181,549
 
 
2,090
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
5/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
2,110,001
 
 
18,560
 
Total Louisiana
     
18,821,409
 
     
Maine – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,770
 
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+
 
1,826,782
 
     
Maryland – 1.2% (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
 
2,075,100
 
 
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
A
 
1,479,090
 
 
3,500
 
Total Maryland
     
3,554,190
 
     
Massachusetts – 4.2% (2.6% 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
 
7,836,150
 
 
1,000
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hampshire College, Series 2004, 5.625%, 10/01/24
10/14 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,023,040
 
 
3,000
 
Massachusetts, 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)
 
3,397,590
 
 
11,500
 
Total Massachusetts
     
12,256,780
 
     
Michigan – 4.0% (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
 
2,812,358
 
 
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
A1
 
4,307,348
 
 
1,000
 
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
 
1,031,170
 
 
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
Baa3
 
150,970
 
 
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
A
 
3,236,266
 
 
11,720
 
Total Michigan
     
11,538,112
 
     
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
 
4,465,667
 
 
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)
 
1,143,440
 
 
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
 
2,400,699
 

Nuveen Investments 59

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Minnesota (continued)
         
$
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
$
573,842
 
 
1,000
 
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 10/01/19
10/14 at 100.00
A3
 
1,087,860
 
 
1,000
 
Minnesota State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose, Refunding Series 2010D, 5.000%, 8/01/18
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
1,210,740
 
 
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+
 
3,298,170
 
 
13,170
 
Total Minnesota
     
14,180,418
 
     
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 (UB)
9/14 at 100.00
AA
 
2,413,559
 
     
Missouri – 1.0% (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+
 
100,491
 
 
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+
 
2,925,619
 
 
2,980
 
Total Missouri
     
3,026,110
 
     
Nebraska – 1.2% (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
 
1,727,430
 
 
755
 
Grand Island, Nebraska, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 1977, 6.100%, 9/01/12 (ETM)
3/11 at 100.00
A1 (4)
 
804,294
 
 
515
 
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Separate Electric System Revenue Bonds, Nebraska City 2, Series 2006A, 19.418%, 8/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
832,297
 
 
2,850
 
Total Nebraska
     
3,364,021
 
     
Nevada – 1.5% (0.9% 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
 
4,306,640
 
     
New Hampshire – 2.2% (1.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,110
 
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Dartmouth College, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-7W, 13.773%, 6/01/39 (IF)
6/19 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,446,796
 
 
5,000
 
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, FHLMC Multifamily Housing Remarketed Revenue Bonds, Countryside LP, Series 1994, 6.100%, 7/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 101.00
Aaa
 
5,056,100
 
 
6,110
 
Total New Hampshire
     
6,502,896
 
     
New Jersey – 5.8% (3.6% 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
AA–
 
1,097,480
 
 
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
 
3,380,070
 
     
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C:
         
 
25,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/35 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
 
5,893,750
 
 
10,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA–
 
2,214,500
 
 
1,500
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/19 – FGIC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
A+
 
1,627,110
 
 
2,500
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured
1/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,693,075
 
 
43,000
 
Total New Jersey
     
16,905,985
 
     
New York – 16.4% (10.4% 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–
 
708,187
 
 
1,600
 
0.000%, 7/15/44
No Opt. Call
BBB–
 
200,944
 
 
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–
 
1,628,160
 
 
60 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
New York (continued)
         
$
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
$
2,112,132
 
 
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+
 
8,151,675
 
 
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
 
5,337,850
 
 
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
 
2,222,280
 
 
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
 
4,672,393
 
 
1,050
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2004B, 5.250%, 8/01/15
8/14 at 100.00
AA
 
1,193,483
 
 
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
 
4,491,640
 
 
910
 
New York Convention Center Development Corporation, Hotel Fee Revenue Bonds, Trust 2364, 16.664%, 11/15/44 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
11/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,058,694
 
 
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+
 
3,488,875
 
     
New York State Thruway Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005G:
         
 
6,460
 
5.000%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured (UB)
7/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
6,924,409
 
 
2,580
 
5.000%, 1/01/26 – AGM Insured (UB)
7/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,757,401
 
 
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
 
2,012,486
 
 
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
 
1,063,830
 
 
45,825
 
Total New York
     
48,024,439
 
     
North Carolina – 4.3% (2.7% 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
 
12,503,891
 
     
Ohio – 2.7% (1.7% of Total Investments)
         
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
         
 
100
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
87,382
 
 
1,050
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
884,709
 
 
1,055
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
841,341
 
 
2,355
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,802,187
 
 
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
 
4,088,480
 
 
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
N/R
 
244,210
 
 
8,810
 
Total Ohio
     
7,948,309
 
     
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+
 
400,329
 
 
2,725
 
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
 
2,776,666
 
 
44
 
Tulsa County Industrial Authority, Oklahoma, Health Care Revenue Bonds, Saint Francis Health System, Series 2008, Trust 3500, 8.333%, 6/15/30 (IF)
12/16 at 100.00
AA
 
45,518
 
 
3,219
 
Total Oklahoma
     
3,222,513
 
     
Oregon – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)
         
     
Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, State Board of Higher Education, Series 2004A:
         
 
1,795
 
5.000%, 8/01/21
8/14 at 100.00
Aa1
 
2,003,328
 
 
1,240
 
5.000%, 8/01/23
8/14 at 100.00
Aa1
 
1,323,861
 
 
3,035
 
Total Oregon
     
3,327,189
 

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Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.0% (1.2% 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
$
2,079,800
 
 
4,500
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured
6/26 at 100.00
AA+
 
3,684,420
 
 
6,500
 
Total Pennsylvania
     
5,764,220
 
     
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+
 
2,558,700
 
     
Rhode Island – 1.7% (1.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
4,935
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 6/01/23
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
5,088,330
 
     
South Carolina – 7.9% (5.0% 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
 
2,604,625
 
 
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–
 
4,775,108
 
 
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
 
3,661,408
 
 
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–
 
3,745,180
 
 
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)
 
341,505
 
 
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–
 
1,206,791
 
     
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)
 
5,605,656
 
 
605
 
6.375%, 8/01/34 (Pre-refunded 8/01/13)
8/13 at 100.00
BBB+ (4)
 
696,234
 
 
455
 
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority, South Carolina, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 6.000%, 5/15/22 (Pre-refunded 5/15/11)
5/11 at 101.00
BBB (4)
 
468,682
 
 
21,320
 
Total South Carolina
     
23,105,189
 
     
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–
 
1,806,368
 
     
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
A (4)
 
2,075,594
 
 
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+
 
1,607,600
 
 
50
 
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
 
20,817
 
 
3,710
 
Total Tennessee
     
3,704,011
 
     
Texas – 6.8% (4.3% 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
CCC
 
366,446
 
 
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
 
3,231,390
 
 
62 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
         
     
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–
$
404,756
 
 
600
 
5.125%, 8/15/26
No Opt. Call
BBB–
 
576,036
 
 
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
 
2,424,026
 
 
290
 
Mansfield Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, 5.375%, 2/15/26
2/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
293,315
 
 
1,710
 
Mansfield Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, 5.375%, 2/15/26 (Pre-refunded 2/15/11)
2/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
1,735,907
 
 
950
 
North Texas Thruway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, 5.750%, 1/01/38
1/18 at 100.00
A3
 
1,002,972
 
 
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
 
343,650
 
 
3,000
 
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–
 
3,015,870
 
 
125
 
Tarrant County Cultural and Educational Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Project, Trust 1031, 17.255%, 2/15/30 (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
 
127,644
 
     
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
 
3,890,648
 
 
2,250
 
5.250%, 2/15/19 – AMBAC Insured
8/13 at 100.00
AA
 
2,480,333
 
 
20,190
 
Total Texas
     
19,892,993
 
     
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)
7/11 at 100.00
Aaa
 
317,980
 
 
25
 
Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1996C, 6.450%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.00
Aaa
 
25,062
 
 
340
 
Total Utah
     
343,042
 
     
Washington – 5.6% (3.5% 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
Aaa
 
2,157,640
 
 
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
Aaa
 
7,804,790
 
 
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
6/11 at 101.00
AA–
 
3,217,544
 
 
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
 
1,041,010
 
 
2,200
 
Washington, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1992A and 1992AT-6, 6.250%, 2/01/11
No Opt. Call
AA+
 
2,233,330
 
 
15,360
 
Total Washington
     
16,454,314
 
     
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
AAA
 
2,298,360
 
 
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
 
2,270,594
 
 
4,150
 
Total West Virginia
     
4,568,954
 
     
Wisconsin – 5.8% (3.7% of Total Investments)
         
 
5,670
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Agnesian Healthcare Inc., Series 2001, 6.000%, 7/01/30
7/11 at 100.00
A–
 
5,690,525
 
 
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
 
139,417
 

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Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (continued)
NPF
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wisconsin (continued)
         
$
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+
$
1,023,529
 
 
205
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Froedtert and Community Health Obligated Group, Series 2001, 5.375%, 10/01/30
10/11 at 101.00
AA–
 
208,972
 
 
2,145
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Froedtert and Community Health Obligated Group, Series 2001, 5.375%, 10/01/30 (Pre-refunded 10/01/11)
10/11 at 101.00
AA- (4)
 
2,265,848
 
 
5,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marshfield Clinic, Series 1999, 6.250%, 2/15/18 – RAAI Insured
2/11 at 100.00
BBB+
 
5,023,099
 
 
2,500
 
Wisconsin State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 5/01/25 – FGIC Insured (UB)
5/16 at 100.00
AA
 
2,671,400
 
 
16,680
 
Total Wisconsin
     
17,022,790
 
     
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+
 
1,365,389
 
$
498,219
 
Total Investments (cost $438,084,761) – 158.6%
     
463,852,162
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (20.6)%
     
(60,373,400
)
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 5.4%
     
15,798,696
 
     
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (43.4)% (8)
     
(126,850,000
)
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$
292,427,458
 

(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 Investor 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. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.
(5)
 
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.
(6)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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)
 
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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.
(8)
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 27.3%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(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, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
National – 1.7% (1.3% of Total Investments)
         
$
5,000
 
Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust, Preferred Shares, Series 2004A-4, 6.000%, 12/31/45 (Mandatory put 4/30/19) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/19 at 100.00
Aaa
$
5,427,800
 
     
Alabama – 1.6% (1.2% 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
 
977,490
 
 
1,975
 
Bessemer, Alabama, General Obligation Warrants, Series 2007, 6.500%, 2/01/37
2/17 at 102.00
N/R
 
1,459,071
 
 
2,000
 
Birmingham Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Alabama, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health System Inc., Series 2005A, 5.000%, 11/15/30
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
 
1,849,680
 
 
1,000
 
Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation School Warrants, Education Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 1/01/14
No Opt. Call
BBB
 
975,450
 
 
5,975
 
Total Alabama
     
5,261,691
 
     
Alaska – 0.1% (0.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
450
 
Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 5.625%, 9/01/29
9/18 at 100.00
Aa3
 
488,669
 
     
Arizona – 6.8% (5.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
404
 
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
 
412,464
 
 
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)
11/10 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,956,760
 
 
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)
1/11 at 103.00
CC
 
5,545,142
 
     
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Keystone Montessori School, Series 2004A:
         
 
150
 
6.375%, 11/01/13
11/11 at 103.00
N/R
 
153,174
 
 
790
 
7.250%, 11/01/23
11/11 at 103.00
N/R
 
793,610
 
 
1,715
 
7.500%, 11/01/33
11/11 at 103.00
N/R
 
1,723,181
 
 
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–
 
552,833
 
 
355
 
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
N/R
 
425,230
 
 
500
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Education Center Project, Series 2010, 6.100%, 6/01/45
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
 
500,630
 
 
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–
 
1,125,045
 
 
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
 
965,120
 
     
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007:
         
 
1,000
 
5.500%, 12/01/29
No Opt. Call
A
 
1,038,450
 
 
5,000
 
5.000%, 12/01/37
No Opt. Call
A
 
4,723,650
 
 
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
 
1,011,940
 
 
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
BBB–
 
1,004,330
 
 
23,334
 
Total Arizona
     
21,931,559
 
     
California – 11.0% (8.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,000
 
Antelope Valley Healthcare District, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 9/01/17
9/12 at 102.00
Baa3
 
995,280
 
 
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
 
1,451,548
 
 
685
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Downey Community Hospital, Series 1993, 5.750%, 5/15/15 (5)
11/10 at 100.00
N/R
 
455,210
 

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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
 Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
$
3,000
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3103, 14.391%, 8/15/38 (IF)
8/18 at 100.00
Aa3
$
3,069,810
 
 
500
 
California Municipal Financing Authority, Certificates of Participation, Community Hospitals of Central California, Series 2007, 5.250%, 2/01/27
2/17 at 100.00
Baa2
 
502,605
 
 
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
CCC+
 
920,840
 
 
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
 
3,018,308
 
 
1,825
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3048, 16.880%, 11/15/38 (IF)
5/18 at 100.00
Aa3
 
1,852,083
 
     
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3102:
         
 
745
 
17.041%, 11/15/38 (IF)
5/18 at 100.00
Aa3
 
756,026
 
 
1,000
 
18.112%, 11/15/48 (IF)
5/18 at 100.00
Aa3
 
1,027,880
 
 
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
 
989,443
 
 
1,000
 
Goden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bonds Trust 3107, 17.213%, 6/01/45 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
6/15 at 100.00
AA+
 
954,360
 
 
500
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
399,925
 
 
1,015
 
Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, California, Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, El Granada Mobile Home Park, Series 2004B, 6.500%, 5/15/44
5/14 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,008,098
 
 
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
 
1,178,892
 
 
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
A
 
377,924
 
 
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
 
3,120,792
 
 
1,125
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-27B, 17.500%, 5/15/40 (IF)
5/20 at 100.00
AA
 
1,301,490
 
 
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–
 
3,247,835
 
 
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
 
800,592
 
 
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
 
1,173,430
 
 
250
 
Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4683, 18.042%, 8/01/37 – NPFG Insured (IF), (7)
8/17 at 100.00
AA
 
263,300
 
 
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
 
1,254,013
 
     
Tahoe Forest Hospital District, Placer and Nevada Counties, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 11863:
         
 
500
 
17.400%, 8/01/34 (IF)
8/18 at 100.00
Aa3
 
520,340
 
 
1,500
 
17.400%, 8/01/34 (IF)
8/18 at 100.00
Aa3
 
1,561,020
 
 
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
 
3,457,124
 
 
39,455
 
Total California
     
35,658,168
 
 
66 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Colorado – 6.9% (5.3% 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
$
1,031,991
 
 
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 (4)
 
6,950
 
 
400
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Academy Charter School – Douglas County School District Re. 1, Series 2000, 6.875%, 12/15/20 (Pre-refunded 12/15/10)
12/10 at 101.00
N/R (4)
 
406,944
 
 
650
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Bromley East Charter School, Series 2000A, 7.250%, 9/15/30 (Pre-refunded 9/15/11)
9/11 at 100.00
Ba1 (4)
 
688,773
 
 
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
 
2,834,545
 
 
435
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Excel Academy Charter School, Series 2003, 7.300%, 12/01/23 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11)
12/11 at 100.00
AAA
 
467,851
 
 
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
 
851,490
 
 
1,200
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2006C-1, Trust 1090, 14.988%, 10/01/41 – AGM Insured (IF)
4/18 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,319,160
 
     
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2008, Trust 1088:
         
 
260
 
13.334%, 3/01/34 (IF), (7)
9/16 at 100.00
AA
 
272,532
 
 
1,000
 
13.972%, 9/01/41 (IF), (7)
9/16 at 100.00
AA
 
1,048,200
 
 
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
 
3,035,900
 
 
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
 
1,211,150
 
 
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
 
769,980
 
 
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
 
2,064,725
 
 
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
 
1,569,585
 
 
3,565
 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs Utilities, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/15/38
No Opt. Call
A
 
4,191,763
 
 
500
 
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
 
513,790
 
 
22,416
 
Total Colorado
     
22,285,329
 
     
Connecticut – 0.3% (0.3% 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
 
1,078,360
 
     
District of Columbia – 0.1% (0.1% 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
BBB
 
223,414
 
     
Florida – 12.0% (9.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,440
 
Aberdeen Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2005, 5.500%, 5/01/36
5/14 at 100.00
N/R
 
751,219
 
 
7,335
 
Beacon Lakes Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003A, 6.900%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
 
7,368,814
 
 
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
 
747,530
 
 
100
 
Century Gardens Community Development District, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.900%, 5/01/34
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
 
100,039
 

Nuveen Investments 67

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ  
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Florida (continued)
         
$
8,205
 
Harmony Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2001, 7.250%, 5/01/32
5/14 at 103.25
N/R
$
8,448,278
 
 
400
 
Islands at Doral Northeast Community Development District, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2004, 6.125%, 5/01/24
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
 
402,888
 
 
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
 
3,043,770
 
 
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)
12/10 at 100.00
BB+
 
2,040,000
 
 
1,000
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1145, 11.679%, 4/01/32 – AGC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF), (7)
10/18 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,069,840
 
 
1,250
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 11834, 17.415%, 10/01/33 – AGM Insured (IF)
10/20 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,514,850
 
 
955
 
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
 
858,373
 
 
3,625
 
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
 
3,321,334
 
 
1,920
 
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
 
1,372,032
 
 
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
 
835,520
 
 
500
 
South Village Community Development District, Clay County, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.700%, 5/01/35 (WI/DD, Settling 11/01/10)
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
 
376,415
 
 
950
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006, 5.400%, 5/01/37
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
 
767,904
 
 
1,715
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.650%, 5/01/40
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,267,711
 
     
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003:
         
 
625
 
6.000%, 5/01/23
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
 
586,331
 
 
4,485
 
6.125%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
 
3,905,942
 
 
41,205
 
Total Florida
     
38,778,790
 
     
Georgia – 0.9% (0.7% of Total Investments)
         
 
500
 
Effingham County Development Authority, Georgia, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Ft. James Project, Series 1998, 5.625%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.00
BBB–
 
494,900
 
 
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
 
673,040
 
 
1,865
 
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
 
1,912,017
 
 
3,365
 
Total Georgia
     
3,079,957
 
     
Guam – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,445
 
Guam Government, General Obligation Bonds, 2009 Series A, 7.000%, 11/15/39
No Opt. Call
B+
 
1,624,512
 
     
Hawaii – 0.8% (0.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
980
 
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
 
855,187
 
 
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
 
1,833,955
 
 
2,635
 
Total Hawaii
     
2,689,142
 
 
68 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
 Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois – 7.5% (5.7% of Total Investments)
         
$
1,350
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation Tax Increment Revenue Notes, Chicago/Kingsbury Redevelopment Project, Series 2004A, 6.570%, 2/15/13
12/10 at 100.00
N/R
$
1,350,648
 
 
980
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation, Tax Increment Allocation Revenue Bonds, Diversey-Narragansett Project, Series 2006, 7.460%, 2/15/26
7/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
980,882
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 1/01/37
1/18 at 100.00
Baa1
 
975,180
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Midwest Regional Medical Center Galena-Stauss Hospital, Series 2006, 6.750%, 10/01/46 (5)
10/16 at 100.00
N/R
 
732,990
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,171,870
 
 
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
 
4,310,691
 
 
1,350
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sinai Health System, Series 2003, 5.150%, 2/15/37
8/13 at 100.00
Aa2
 
1,371,897
 
 
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+
 
8,019,492
 
 
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
 
841,973
 
 
1,431
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, Third Tier Conference Center and Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C-3, 12.000%, 1/01/36 (5), (6)
7/18 at 100.00
N/R
 
354,251
 
 
1,988
 
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
 
2,002,135
 
 
998
 
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
 
829,178
 
 
1,000
 
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
 
608,730
 
 
960
 
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
 
770,218
 
 
25,857
 
Total Illinois
     
24,320,135
 
     
Indiana – 10.6% (8.2% of Total Investments)
         
 
6,360
 
Carmel Redevelopment District, Indiana, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 6.650%, 1/15/24
7/12 at 103.00
N/R
 
5,801,592
 
 
1,000
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Bonds, Hendricks Regional Health Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-77W, 18.404%, 4/01/30 (WI/DD, Settling 11/04/10) – AMBAC Insured (IF)
No Opt. Call
AA
 
1,325,200
 
 
22,770
 
Indiana Finance Authority, Water Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Indiana-American Water Company Inc. Project, Series 2006, 4.875%, 10/01/36 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
10/16 at 100.00
Baa1
 
20,853,677
 
 
1,250
 
Indiana Health and Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 2009, Trust 3301, 14.234%, 11/15/30 (IF)
11/16 at 100.00
Aa1
 
1,342,000
 
 
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
 
2,565,200
 
 
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
Ba3
 
200,360
 
 
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
 
1,003,310
 
 
1,485
 
Whitley County, Indiana, Solid Waste and Sewerage Disposal Revenue Bonds, Steel Dynamics Inc., Series 1998, 7.250%, 11/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 102.00
N/R
 
1,464,863
 
 
36,565
 
Total Indiana
     
34,556,202
 
     
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+
 
891,470
 

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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ  
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Louisiana – 4.9% (3.7% 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
BB+
$
5,319,600
 
 
1,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Carter Plantation Hotel Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 6.000%, 9/01/36 (5), (8)
9/16 at 100.00
N/R
 
497,070
 
 
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
 
919,030
 
 
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
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
2,004,510
 
 
5,125
 
St. James Parish, Louisiana, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Freeport McMoran Project, Series 1992, 7.700%, 10/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
5,126,128
 
 
2,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
5/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
2,019,140
 
 
17,125
 
Total Louisiana
     
15,885,478
 
     
Maine – 1.0% (0.7% 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
 
3,171,564
 
     
Maryland – 1.7% (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
Baa3
 
956,190
 
 
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
 
1,803,200
 
 
2,000
 
Maryland Energy Financing Administration, Revenue Bonds, AES Warrior Run Project, Series 1995, 7.400%, 9/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
2,001,160
 
 
350
 
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health, Series 2004, 5.500%, 8/15/33
8/14 at 100.00
A2
 
359,233
 
 
435
 
Prince George’s County, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Dimensions Health Corporation, Series 1994, 5.300%, 7/01/24 (5)
1/11 at 100.00
B3
 
302,760
 
 
6,285
 
Total Maryland
     
5,422,543
 
     
Massachusetts – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
400
 
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
 
388,236
 
 
1,350
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northern Berkshire Community Services Inc., Series 2004B, 6.375%, 7/01/34
7/14 at 100.00
CCC
 
699,435
 
 
1,750
 
Total Massachusetts
     
1,087,671
 
     
Michigan – 4.5% (3.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,180
 
Countryside Charter School, Berrien County, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, 7.000%, 4/01/29
4/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,108,103
 
 
835
 
Countryside Charter School, Berrien County, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 8.000%, 4/01/29
4/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
836,411
 
     
Detroit Local Development Finance Authority, Michigan, Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1998A:
         
 
1,390
 
5.500%, 5/01/21
11/10 at 100.00
B–
 
783,863
 
 
15
 
5.500%, 5/01/21 – ACA Insured
11/10 at 100.00
B–
 
8,763
 
 
1,000
 
Detroit, Michigan, Distributable State Aid General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3789, 18.330%, 5/01/18 (IF)
11/20 at 100.00
AA
 
1,081,120
 
     
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
 
774,200
 
 
1,000
 
5.000%, 8/15/38
8/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
706,960
 
 
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
 
1,014,450
 
 
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–
 
841,820
 
 
70 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

 
Principal Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Michigan (continued)
         
$
3,580
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated Group, Series 1993B, 5.500%, 8/15/23
2/11 at 100.00
BB–
$
3,497,803
 
 
500
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Chelsea Community Hospital, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/15/30 (Pre-refunded 5/15/15)
5/15 at 100.00
AAA
 
583,905
 
 
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
 
1,413,075
 
 
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
 
1,205,650
 
 
1,000
 
Summit Academy North Charter School, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.500%, 11/01/30
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
 
877,790
 
 
16,000
 
Total Michigan
     
14,733,913
 
     
Minnesota – 1.5% (1.1% 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
 
1,328,856
 
 
1,335
 
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
 
1,362,741
 
 
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
 
1,052,315
 
 
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
 
974,230
 
 
4,760
 
Total Minnesota
     
4,718,142
 
     
Mississippi – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
899
 
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
 
696,946
 
 
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
 
1,103,710
 
 
1,899
 
Total Mississippi
     
1,800,656
 
     
Missouri – 2.7% (2.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
2,000
 
Branson Regional Airport Transportation Development District, Missouri, Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 6.000%, 7/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,094,920
 
 
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–
 
1,045,110
 
 
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+
 
5,659,853
 
 
1,300
 
Saint Louis Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Saint Louis Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Project, Series 2000A, 7.250%, 12/15/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (9)
12/10 at 102.00
Ca
 
389,883
 
 
795
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Grace Lofts Redevelopment Projects, Series 2007A, 6.000%, 3/27/26
12/10 at 100.00
N/R
 
622,501
 
 
11,030
 
Total Missouri
     
8,812,267
 
     
Montana – 2.3% (1.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
5,200
 
Montana Board of Investments, Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds, Stillwater Mining Company, Series 2000, 8.000%, 7/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/11 at 100.50
B
 
4,875,416
 
 
2,670
 
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
 
2,645,489
 
 
7,870
 
Total Montana
     
7,520,905
 
     
Nebraska – 3.2% (2.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
6,485
 
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Separate Electric System Revenue Bonds, Nebraska City 2, Series 2006A, 19.418%, 8/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
 
10,480,473
 

Nuveen Investments 71

 
 

 
 
 
 
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Nevada – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
$
1,415
 
Clark County, Nevada, Local Improvement Bonds, Mountain’s Edge Special Improvement District 142, Series 2003, 6.375%, 8/01/23
8/16 at 100.00
N/R
$
1,386,459
 
 
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 (8)
1/12 at 100.00
N/R
 
10,350
 
 
5,915
 
Total Nevada
     
1,396,809
 
     
New Jersey – 1.8% (1.4% 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
 
1,483,005
 
 
1,660
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.250%, 9/15/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/11 at 100.50
B
 
1,635,648
 
 
500
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 2000, 7.000%, 11/15/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 101.00
B
 
503,315
 
 
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
Baa1
 
697,968
 
 
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+
 
1,075,170
 
 
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
BBB
 
360,475
 
 
5,760
 
Total New Jersey
     
5,755,581
 
     
New York – 2.4% (1.8% 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–
 
1,089,930
 
     
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
 
677,120
 
 
3,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
 
2,027,280
 
 
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)
2/11 at 100.00
CCC+
 
1,608,948
 
 
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
 
1,477,341
 
 
1,000
 
Seneca Nation of Indians Capital Improvements Authority, New York, Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 12/01/16
No Opt. Call
BB
 
944,570
 
 
9,075
 
Total New York
     
7,825,189
 
     
North Carolina – 2.5% (1.9% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,260
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Carolinas HealthCare System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1149, 13.116%, 7/15/32 (IF)
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
 
1,360,964
 
 
5,500
 
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
 
5,103,890
 
 
960
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Duke University, Series 2008, Tender Option Bonds Trust 3248, 26.574%, 10/01/21 (IF)
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,772,794
 
 
7,720
 
Total North Carolina
     
8,237,648
 
     
Ohio – 4.2% (3.2% 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
BBB
 
275,253
 
 
375
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
299,055
 
 
10,855
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
8,306,897
 
 
2,990
 
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–
 
2,441,694
 
 
1,000
 
Ohio, Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ford Motor Company, Series 2005, 5.750%, 4/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/15 at 100.00
Ba3
 
956,280
 
 
72 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Ohio (continued)
         
$
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) (5)
7/17 at 102.00
N/R
$
1,203,160
 
 
19,535
 
Total Ohio
     
13,482,339
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.1% (0.8% of Total Investments)
         
 
955
 
Okeene Municipal Hospital and Schallmo Authority, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 7.000%, 1/01/35
1/16 at 101.00
N/R
 
868,477
 
 
2,500
 
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
 
2,589,600
 
 
3,455
 
Total Oklahoma
     
3,458,077
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.6% (2.0% of Total Investments)
         
 
800
 
Allegheny Country Industrial Development Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, United States Steel Corporation Project, Refunding Series 2009, 6.875%, 5/01/30
11/19 at 100.00
BB
 
871,784
 
 
375
 
Allentown Area Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Sacred Heart Hospital, Series 2005, 6.000%, 11/15/16
No Opt. Call
Ca
 
365,554
 
 
965
 
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
 
838,421
 
 
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
 
1,890,240
 
 
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+
 
400,416
 
 
4,000
 
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Amtrak 30th Street Station Parking Garage, Series 2002, 5.800%, 6/01/23 – ACA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
6/12 at 102.00
BBB+
 
4,110,360
 
 
8,540
 
Total Pennsylvania
     
8,476,775
 
     
Puerto Rico – 1.4% (1.1% of Total Investments)
         
 
3,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/32 (7)
8/26 at 100.00
A+
 
2,558,700
 
 
2,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2010A, 5.500%, 8/01/42
2/20 at 100.00
A+
 
2,134,280
 
 
5,000
 
Total Puerto Rico
     
4,692,980
 
     
Rhode Island – 1.8% (1.4% 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
 
1,070,680
 
 
4,835
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/01/42
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
 
4,840,415
 
 
5,835
 
Total Rhode Island
     
5,911,095
 
     
South Carolina – 1.2% (0.9% of Total Investments)
         
 
4,000
 
Lancaster County, South Carolina, Assessment Bonds, Edgewater II Improvement District, Series 2007A, 7.750%, 11/01/39 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
2,537,440
 
 
1,185
 
Richland County, South Carolina, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2003A, 6.100%, 4/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/13 at 101.00
BBB
 
1,216,865
 
 
5,185
 
Total South Carolina
     
3,754,305
 
     
Tennessee – 3.3% (2.5% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,000
 
Sullivan County Health Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Wellmont Health System, Refunding Series 2006A, 5.440%, 9/01/32
3/13 at 100.00
N/R
 
962,490
 
 
2,000
 
Sullivan County Health Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Wellmont Health System, Series 2006C, 5.250%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
2,012,840
 
     
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
         
 
250
 
   5.500%, 11/01/37 (5), (8)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
104,083
 
 
63
 
   5.500%, 11/01/46 (5), (8)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
26,021
 
 
Nuveen Investments 73

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010
 
 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Tennessee (continued)
         
$
1,000
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 9/01/23
No Opt. Call
BB+
$
1,038,510
 
 
5,601
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 9/01/26
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
5,679,862
 
 
965
 
Wilson County Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Rutland Place, Series 2007A, 6.300%, 7/01/37
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
856,322
 
 
10,879
 
Total Tennessee
     
10,680,128
 
     
Texas – 10.9% (8.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,000
 
Alliance Airport Authority, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 100.00
CCC+
 
769,320
 
 
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
BB
 
1,940,080
 
 
1,845
 
Austin Convention Enterprises Inc., Texas, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Third Tier Series 2001C, 9.750%, 1/01/26
1/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,845,074
 
 
10
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001C, 5.750%, 5/01/36 (Mandatory put 11/01/11) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
CCC
 
9,505
 
 
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
 
266,637
 
 
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–
 
1,030,450
 
 
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–
 
2,365,540
 
 
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)
11/12 at 100.00
CCC+
 
1,390,305
 
     
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
 
1,858,805
 
 
6,600
 
7.125%, 9/01/34
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
 
6,677,880
 
 
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
 
597,221
 
 
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
 
900,580
 
 
2,020
 
Houston, Texas, Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Air Lines Inc., Series 1998B, 5.700%, 7/15/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/11 at 100.00
B3
 
1,877,206
 
     
Houston, Texas, Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Air Lines Inc., Series 2001E:
         
 
600
 
7.375%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/11 at 101.00
B3
 
609,858
 
 
975
 
6.750%, 7/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/11 at 101.00
B3
 
980,977
 
 
1,000
 
La Vernia Education Financing Corporation, Texas, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Riverwalk Education Foundation, Series 2007A, 5.450%, 8/15/36
8/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
828,350
 
 
1,035
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A, 6.250%, 1/01/39
1/19 at 100.00
A2
 
1,146,438
 
     
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, Series 2004:
         
 
2,000
 
5.875%, 12/01/24
12/13 at 100.00
Baa2
 
2,013,600
 
 
1,000
 
6.000%, 12/01/34
12/13 at 100.00
Baa2
 
1,002,440
 
 
1,000
 
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
CCC
 
350,950
 
 
2,000
 
Tarrant County Cultural and Educational Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Project, Trust 1031, 17.255%, 2/15/30 (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
 
2,042,300
 
 
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
 
881,985
 
 
2,500
 
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
 
2,727,125
 
 
74 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
         
$
1,000
 
Texas Public Finance Authority, Charter School Finance Corporation Revenue Bonds, Cosmos Foundation Inc., Series 2007A, 5.375%, 2/15/37
2/15 at 100.00
BBB
$
989,500
 
 
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
CCC
 
115,811
 
 
36,610
 
Total Texas
     
35,217,937
 
     
Virgin Islands – 2.3% (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
 
473,588
 
 
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
Baa3
 
5,071,950
 
 
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
Baa3
 
2,025,780
 
 
7,420
 
Total Virgin Islands
     
7,571,318
 
     
Virginia – 1.4% (1.0% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,000
 
Giles County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds, Hoechst Celanese Project, Series 1996, 6.450%, 5/01/26
11/10 at 100.00
B+
 
1,000,260
 
 
1,940
 
Isle of Wight County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company Project, Series 2007A, 4.700%, 3/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,744,700
 
 
9,400
 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009B-2, 0.000%, 10/01/38
No Opt. Call
BBB+
 
1,681,284
 
 
12,340
 
Total Virginia
     
4,426,244
 
     
Washington – 2.9% (2.2% of Total Investments)
         
     
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
 
1,416,809
 
 
2,660
 
5.250%, 1/01/34 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,843,061
 
 
4,745
 
6.000%, 1/01/34 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
 
3,669,830
 
 
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) (5), (6)
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
713,220
 
 
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
 
1,699,760
 
 
12,185
 
Total Washington
     
9,342,680
 
     
West Virginia – 0.6% (0.5% 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
 
483,905
 
 
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
 
473,105
 
 
1,000
 
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Charleston Area Medical Center, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 9/01/28
9/14 at 100.00
A2
 
1,025,970
 
 
2,000
 
Total West Virginia
     
1,982,980
 
     
Wisconsin – 6.1% (4.7% 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 (4)
 
699,699
 
 
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
 
971,690
 
 
2,300
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Aurora Health Care Inc., Series 1999A, 5.600%, 2/15/29 – ACA Insured
2/11 at 100.00
A3
 
2,300,965
 
 
2,500
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marshfield Clinic, Series 1997, 5.750%, 2/15/27 – NPFG Insured
2/11 at 100.00
A
 
2,500,799
 
 
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
 
1,002,219
 
 
Nuveen Investments 75

 
 

 
 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (continued)
NMZ
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wisconsin (continued)
         
$
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, ThedaCare, Inc., Series 2009A, 5.500%, 12/15/38
12/19 at 100.00
A1
$
1,045,169
 
     
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series 2006:
         
 
6,995
 
   5.250%, 8/15/26
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
6,995,838
 
 
4,500
 
   5.250%, 8/15/34
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
4,254,389
 
 
19,845
 
Total Wisconsin
     
19,770,768
 
$
463,585
 
Total Investments (cost $419,784,596) – 130.7%
     
423,911,663
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (3.2)%
     
(10,300,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.8%
     
5,838,289
 
     
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (29.3)% (10)
     
(95,000,000
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$
324,449,952
 
 
Investments in Derivatives
 
Forward Swaps outstanding at October 31, 2010:
 
Counterparty
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
 
Floating Rate
Index
 
Fixed Rate
(Annualized)
 
Fixed Rate
Payment
Frequency
 
Effective
Date (11)
 
Termination
Date
 
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Barclays Bank PLC
 
$
2,500,000
   
Receive
   
3-Month USD-LIBOR
   
4.720
%
 
Semi-Annually
   
5/25/11
   
5/25/40
 
$
(440,266
)
JPMorgan
   
4,000,000
   
Receive
   
3-Month USD-LIBOR
   
4.783
   
Semi-Annually
   
5/05/11
   
5/05/40
   
(759,126
)
                                             
$
(1,199,392
)
 
(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 Investor 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. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.
(5)
 
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.
(6)
 
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions.
(8)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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.
(9)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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. Subsequent to the reporting period, the Fund’s Adviser instructed the Fund’s custodian to “write-off” any remaining recorded balances on the Fund’s records.
(10)
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 22.4%.
(11)
 
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and Counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each forward 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.
 
76 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2
NMD  
Portfolio of Investments
   
October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
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
$
2,319,266
 
 
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
 
986,270
 
 
3,290
 
Total Alabama
     
3,305,536
 
     
Arizona – 4.8% (4.2% 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
 
968,620
 
 
65
 
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
 
64,752
 
 
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
 
542,650
 
 
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–
 
823,812
 
 
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
 
2,485,184
 
 
4,325
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37 (4)
No Opt. Call
A
 
4,085,957
 
 
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
 
946,930
 
 
10,290
 
Total Arizona
     
9,917,905
 
     
Arkansas – 0.1% (0.0% of Total Investments)
         
 
125
 
Little River County, Arkansas, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Series 1998, 5.600%, 10/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/11 at 100.00
Ba3
 
121,381
 
     
California – 14.3% (12.4% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,470
 
Bay Area Toll Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Tender Option Bond Trust 2985, 17.306%, 4/01/16 (IF)
4/18 at 100.00
AA
 
1,764,911
 
 
2,000
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Dominican University, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/36
12/16 at 100.00
Baa3
 
1,854,400
 
 
1,020
 
California Housing Finance Agency, California, Home Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.000%, 2/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/17 at 100.00
A
 
972,284
 
 
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
 
1,000,880
 
 
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
 
1,079,560
 
 
795
 
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
 
844,179
 
 
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–
 
529,568
 
 
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
 
1,694,002
 
 
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–
 
2,081,020
 
 
1,125
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3048, 17.902%, 11/15/48 (IF)
11/16 at 100.00
Aa3
 
1,159,155
 
 
1,300
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3162, 19.445%, 3/01/18 – AGM Insured (IF)
3/20 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,617,252
 
 
Nuveen Investments 77

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
         
     
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–
$
1,800,100
 
 
1,975
 
6.500%, 12/15/47
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,794,327
 
 
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
 
963,124
 
 
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
 
863,610
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
         
 
2,500
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,801,775
 
 
2,000
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,599,700
 
 
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
BB
 
794,970
 
 
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
 
1,003,730
 
 
700
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-27B, 17.500%, 5/15/40 (IF)
5/20 at 100.00
AA
 
809,816
 
 
500
 
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–
 
509,065
 
 
2,500
 
San Bernardino Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 11780-1, 17.276%, 2/01/27 – AGM Insured (IF)
8/16 at 100.00
AA+
 
2,943,600
 
 
30,600
 
Total California
     
29,481,028
 
     
Colorado – 8.5% (7.4% 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
 
1,416,480
 
 
1,500
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Windsor Academy, Series 2007A, 5.700%, 5/01/37
5/17 at 100.00
BB+
 
1,354,485
 
 
1,975
 
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
 
1,939,766
 
 
1,480
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 9/01/41
9/16 at 100.00
AA
 
1,497,834
 
 
750
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Tender Option Bond Trust 3702, 18.420%, 1/01/18 (IF), (4)
1/20 at 100.00
AA
 
959,250
 
 
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–
 
1,003,310
 
 
5,045
 
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Confluence Energy LLC Project, Series 2007, 6.750%, 4/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
4/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
3,238,486
 
 
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
 
767,660
 
 
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
 
1,102,389
 
 
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
 
4,371
 
 
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
 
444,045
 
 
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
 
1,046,390
 
 
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
 
1,998,877
 
 
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
 
833,492
 
 
19,340
 
Total Colorado
     
17,606,835
 
 
78 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Connecticut – 0.5% (0.5% 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
$
1,078,360
 
     
Florida – 11.9% (10.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
615
 
Amelia Walk Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.500%, 5/01/37
5/16 at 100.00
N/R
 
369,947
 
 
985
 
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
 
755,071
 
 
1,000
 
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
 
1,029,320
 
 
990
 
Colonial Country Club Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 6.400%, 5/01/33
5/13 at 101.00
A+
 
1,025,967
 
 
2,000
 
Escambia County, Florida, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company Projects, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 8/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/11 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,919,780
 
 
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)
12/10 at 100.00
BB+
 
1,020,000
 
 
2,365
 
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
 
2,125,709
 
 
1,000
 
Orange County Housing Finance Authority, Florida, Multifamily Housing Bonds, Buena Vista Place II, Series 1999-I, 6.900%, 7/01/39 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
966,970
 
 
1,160
 
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
 
828,936
 
 
995
 
Poinciana West Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.000%, 5/01/37
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
908,594
 
 
3,255
 
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health Systems of South Florida, Trust 1030, 15.204%, 2/01/31 (IF)
8/17 at 100.00
AA
 
3,437,671
 
 
500
 
South Village Community Development District, Clay County, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.700%, 5/01/35 (WI/DD, Settling 11/01/10)
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
 
376,415
 
 
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
 
1,368,699
 
 
2,890
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006, 5.400%, 5/01/37
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
 
2,336,045
 
 
5,915
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 5/01/39
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
4,069,579
 
     
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003:
         
 
500
 
6.000%, 5/01/23
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
 
469,065
 
 
1,750
 
6.125%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
 
1,524,058
 
 
28,265
 
Total Florida
     
24,531,826
 
     
Georgia – 2.2% (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
 
1,048,940
 
 
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+
 
1,450,188
 
 
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+
 
1,278,061
 
 
855
 
Effingham County Development Authority, Georgia, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Ft. James Project, Series 1998, 5.625%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/11 at 100.00
BBB–
 
846,279
 
 
4,275
 
Total Georgia
     
4,623,468
 
 
Nuveen Investments 79

 
 

 
 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois – 11.8% (10.3% of Total Investments)
         
$
220
 
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–
$
229,088
 
 
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
 
1,036,112
 
 
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
 
991,400
 
 
5,620
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Chicago Charter School Foundation, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/36
No Opt. Call
BBB
 
5,269,818
 
 
780
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.000%, 5/15/39
5/20 at 100.00
A
 
825,856
 
 
1,900
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
 
2,226,553
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Roosevelt University, Series 2007, 5.500%, 4/01/37
4/17 at 100.00
Baa2
 
1,503,135
 
 
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
 
2,230,840
 
 
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+
 
527,330
 
 
500
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002, 5.500%, 1/01/22
1/13 at 100.00
Baa1
 
503,005
 
 
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–
 
1,337,020
 
     
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–
 
207,198
 
 
200
 
5.250%, 1/01/36
1/16 at 100.00
B–
 
138,482
 
 
1,400
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Refunding Series 2010B-2, 5.200%, 6/15/50
No Opt. Call
AAA
 
1,409,394
 
     
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Illinois, Saint Clair County Comprehensive Mental Health Center, Series 2007:
         
 
1,295
 
6.200%, 6/01/17
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
1,277,751
 
 
3,020
 
6.625%, 6/01/37
6/17 at 103.00
N/R
 
2,881,473
 
 
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
 
1,020,510
 
 
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
 
784,080
 
 
25,070
 
Total Illinois
     
24,399,045
 
     
Indiana – 3.7% (3.2% 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
 
2,906,157
 
 
1,250
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Gas Revenue Bonds, JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation Guaranteed, Series 2007A, 17.864%, 4/15/17 (IF)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
 
1,746,750
 
 
1,000
 
Indianapolis, Indiana, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, GMF-Berkley Commons Apartments, Series 2010A, 6.000%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
A+
 
1,043,510
 
     
Vigo County, Indiana, Hospital Authority, Union Hospital, Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:
         
 
250
 
5.700%, 9/01/37
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
235,595
 
 
1,800
 
5.800%, 9/01/47
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,691,010
 
 
7,400
 
Total Indiana
     
7,623,022
 
     
Kentucky – 0.5% (0.4% 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
Baa2
 
526,405
 
 
500
 
6.500%, 3/01/45
No Opt. Call
Baa2
 
533,770
 
 
1,000
 
Total Kentucky
     
1,060,175
 
 
80 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Louisiana – 3.6% (3.1% of Total Investments)
         
$
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
BB+
$
3,723,720
 
 
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
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
2,672,680
 
 
1,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
5/11 at 101.00
BBB
 
1,009,570
 
 
8,500
 
Total Louisiana
     
7,405,970
 
     
Maryland – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
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
 
696,250
 
     
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
 
48,576
 
     
Michigan – 1.4% (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
 
1,648,273
 
 
1,000
 
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
 
858,610
 
 
20
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated Group, Series 1998A, 5.250%, 8/15/23
2/11 at 100.00
Ba3
 
19,547
 
 
325
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated Group, Series 1997A, 5.250%, 8/15/27 – AMBAC Insured
2/11 at 100.00
BB–
 
310,989
 
 
3,095
 
Total Michigan
     
2,837,419
 
     
Minnesota – 1.4% (1.2% 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+
 
2,894,550
 
     
Mississippi – 1.0% (0.9% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,000
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, Roberts Hotel of Jackson, LLC Project, Series 2010, 8.500%, 2/01/30
2/21 at 102.00
N/R
 
1,025,330
 
 
1,000
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, System Energy Resources Inc. Project, Series 1998, 5.875%, 4/01/22
4/11 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,005,000
 
 
2,000
 
Total Mississippi
     
2,030,330
 
     
Missouri – 2.7% (2.4% 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–
 
1,045,110
 
 
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
 
1,045,210
 
 
40
 
Saint Louis Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Saint Louis Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Project, Series 2000A, 7.000%, 12/15/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (7)
12/10 at 102.00
Ca
 
12,157
 
 
1,000
 
Saint Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Tax-Exempt Recovery Zone Facilities Improvement, Missouri, Special Revenue Bonds, Kiel Opera House Project, Series 2010B, 7.000%, 9/01/35
9/20 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,013,050
 
 
1,000
 
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
 
1,020,470
 
 
1,894
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Fashion Square Redevelopment Project, Series 2008A, 6.300%, 8/22/26
3/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,512,624
 
 
5,934
 
Total Missouri
     
5,648,621
 
     
Montana – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
690
 
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
 
683,666
 
 
Nuveen Investments 81

 
 

 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
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, 17.375%, 6/01/16 (IF)
6/18 at 100.00
AA+
$
2,889,700
 
 
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)
1/11 at 100.00
N/R
 
252,156
 
 
980
 
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
Ba3
 
981,656
 
 
4,680
 
Total Nevada
     
4,123,512
 
     
New Jersey – 3.1% (2.7% of Total Investments)
         
     
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 1999:
         
 
2,000
 
6.250%, 9/15/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/11 at 100.00
B
 
1,993,100
 
 
55
 
6.400%, 9/15/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/11 at 100.50
B
 
55,018
 
 
25
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Airlines Inc., Series 2000, 7.000%, 11/15/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/10 at 101.00
B
 
25,166
 
 
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–
 
3,239,264
 
 
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–
 
1,091,600
 
 
6,280
 
Total New Jersey
     
6,404,148
 
     
New Mexico – 0.7% (0.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
495
 
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
 
453,757
 
 
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
 
966,669
 
 
1,460
 
Total New Mexico
     
1,420,426
 
     
New York – 1.8% (1.6% of Total Investments)
         
 
1,000
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, American Airlines-JFK International Airport Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 7.625%, 8/01/25 (Mandatory put 8/01/16) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/16 at 100.00
B–
 
1,057,610
 
     
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
 
338,560
 
 
2,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
 
1,351,520
 
 
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
 
948,743
 
 
4,530
 
Total New York
     
3,696,433
 
     
North Carolina – 2.4% (2.1% 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
 
1,577,852
 
 
1,260
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Carolinas HealthCare System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1149, 13.116%, 7/15/32 (IF)
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
 
1,360,964
 
     
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
 
1,040,050
 
 
1,000
 
6.125%, 6/01/35
6/18 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,035,780
 
 
5,230
 
Total North Carolina
     
5,014,646
 
 
82 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Ohio – 3.1% (2.7% of Total Investments)
         
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
         
$
500
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
$
398,740
 
 
4,845
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
3,707,685
 
 
1,250
 
Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3551, 19.645%, 1/01/17 (IF)
1/19 at 100.00
Aa2
 
1,648,700
 
 
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) (5)
7/17 at 102.00
N/R
 
601,580
 
 
8,595
 
Total Ohio
     
6,356,705
 
     
Oklahoma – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
         
 
165
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint John Health System, Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/15/42
2/17 at 100.00
A
 
165,076
 
 
45
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 1995, 6.250%, 6/01/20
12/10 at 100.00
B–
 
43,642
 
 
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
 
517,920
 
 
710
 
Total Oklahoma
     
726,638
 
     
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)
2/11 at 100.00
BBB–
 
189,991
 
 
125
 
Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Georgia Pacific Corp., Series 1997-183, 5.700%, 12/01/25
12/10 at 100.00
Ba3
 
124,443
 
 
315
 
Total Oregon
     
314,434
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.1% (1.8% 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
 
552,140
 
 
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+
 
1,011,050
 
 
185
 
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, FHA Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, New Regional Medical Center Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 62B, 19.040%, 8/01/38 (IF)
8/20 at 100.00
AA
 
227,174
 
 
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)
12/10 at 101.00
B+
 
973,680
 
 
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4657, 15.732%, 10/01/29 (IF), (4)
4/19 at 100.00
AA+
 
1,059,840
 
 
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
 
407,395
 
 
4,090
 
Total Pennsylvania
     
4,231,279
 
     
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)
12/10 at 100.00
CCC+
 
17,756
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.3% (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
 
500,560
 
     
South Carolina – 1.1% (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
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
2,301,774
 
 
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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Tennessee – 2.8% (2.5% of Total Investments)
         
$
1,000
 
Maury County Industrial Development Board, Tennessee, Multi-Modal Interchangeable Rate Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Saturn Corporation, Series 1994, 6.500%, 9/01/24
3/11 at 100.00
N/R
$
995,920
 
 
2,000
 
Sullivan County Health Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Wellmont Health System, Refunding Series 2006A, 5.440%, 9/01/32
3/13 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,924,980
 
     
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
         
 
188
 
   5.500%, 11/01/37 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
78,062
 
 
125
 
   5.500%, 11/01/46 (5), (6)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
52,042
 
 
2,761
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 9/01/26
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
2,799,875
 
 
6,074
 
Total Tennessee
     
5,850,879
 
     
Texas – 9.9% (8.6% of Total Investments)
         
     
Alliance Airport Authority, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2007:
         
 
1,710
 
   5.250%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 100.00
CCC+
 
1,315,537
 
 
1,000
 
   5.750%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/10 at 100.00
CCC+
 
816,840
 
 
940
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001C, 5.750%, 5/01/36 (Mandatory put 11/01/11) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
CCC
 
893,423
 
 
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–
 
2,487,954
 
 
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)
11/10 at 100.50
CCC+
 
8,725
 
 
3,000
 
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+
 
3,013,440
 
 
985
 
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
 
975,298
 
 
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
 
1,241,834
 
 
335
 
North Texas Thruway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, 5.750%, 1/01/38
1/18 at 100.00
A3
 
353,680
 
 
110
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, TXU Energy Company LLC Project, Series 2001B, 5.750%, 5/01/30 (Mandatory put 11/01/11) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
CCC
 
104,550
 
 
385
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 5/01/22 (Mandatory put 11/01/11)
No Opt. Call
CCC
 
366,370
 
 
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
CCC
 
701,900
 
 
2,875
 
Tarrant County Cultural and Educational Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources Project, Trust 1031, 17.261%, 2/15/36 (IF)
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
 
2,935,835
 
 
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
 
281,330
 
     
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
 
1,097,070
 
 
250
 
   7.000%, 6/30/40
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
 
272,713
 
 
985
 
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+
 
1,002,356
 
 
2,000
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2002A, 5.000%, 8/15/42 – AMBAC Insured
8/12 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,955,920
 
 
550
 
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Westminster Manor, Series 2010, 7.000%, 11/01/30
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
588,363
 
 
21,815
 
Total Texas
     
20,413,138
 
 
84 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Utah – 3.5% (3.0% of Total Investments)
         
     
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Noah Webster Academy Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A:
         
$
500
 
   6.250%, 6/15/28
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
$
466,130
 
 
1,430
 
   6.500%, 6/15/38
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
 
1,323,351
 
 
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–
 
5,371,623
 
 
7,480
 
Total Utah
     
7,161,104
 
     
Virgin Islands – 0.5% (0.4% 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
Baa3
 
1,014,390
 
     
Virginia – 1.2% (1.1% 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)
12/10 at 100.00
Ba3
 
49,502
 
 
2,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Bonds, Series 2007B1, 5.000%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BBB
 
1,411,660
 
 
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
 
1,053,250
 
 
3,050
 
Total Virginia
     
2,514,412
 
     
Washington – 5.9% (5.2% 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, 19.025%, 6/01/34 (IF)
6/19 at 100.00
AA
 
3,153,507
 
 
3,500
 
Kalispel Indian Tribe, Washington, Priority Distribution Bonds, Series 2008, 6.750%, 1/01/38
No Opt. Call
N/R
 
3,097,920
 
 
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
 
5,949,160
 
 
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
 
15,268
 
 
12,930
 
Total Washington
     
12,215,855
 
     
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
 
387,124
 
     
Wisconsin – 2.1% (1.9% 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
 
29,016
 
 
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
 
971,690
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Froedtert Community Health, Inc. Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3592, 18.270%, 4/01/17 (IF), (4)
No Opt. Call
AA–
 
1,219,719
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ministry Healthcare Inc., Tender Option Bond Trust 09-3114, 15.533%, 2/15/26 – NPFG Insured (IF)
2/12 at 101.00
A+
 
1,003,959
 
 
1,500
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series 2006, Trust 2187, 14.271% 8/15/34 (IF)
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
 
1,172,520
 
 
4,530
 
Total Wisconsin
     
4,396,904
 
 
Nuveen Investments 85

 
 

 
 

   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (continued)
NMD
 
Portfolio of Investments October 31, 2010

 
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wyoming – 1.0% (0.9% of Total Investments)
         
$
2,000
 
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+
$
2,022,799
 
$
254,130
 
Total Investments (cost $235,076,912) – 114.9%
     
237,078,879
 
     
Borrowings – (17.0)% (8)
     
(35,000,000
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.1%
     
4,260,028
 
     
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$
206,338,907
 
 
Investments in Derivatives
 
Forward Swaps outstanding at October 31, 2010:
 
Counterparty
 
Notional Amount
 
Fund
Pay/Receive Floating Rate
 
Floating Rate Index
 
Fixed Rate(Annualized)
 
Fixed Rate Payment Frequency
 
Effective Date (9)
 
Termination Date
 
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
 
Barclays Bank PLC
 
$
3,500,000
   
Receive
   
3-Month USD-LIBOR
   
4.720
%
 
Semi-Annually
   
5/25/11
   
5/25/40
 
$
(616,373
)
JPMorgan
   
5,000,000
   
Receive
   
3-Month USD-LIBOR
   
4.783
   
Semi-Annually
   
5/05/11
   
5/05/40
   
(948,907
)
                                             
$
(1,565,280
)
 
Futures Contracts at October 31, 2010:
 
Type
 
Contract Position
 
Number of Contracts
 
Contract Expiration
 
Value at October 31, 2010
 
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
 
U.S. Treasury 30-Year Bond
   
Short
   
(40
)
 
12/10
 
$
(5,237,500
)
$
137,711
 
 
(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 Investor 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)
 
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.
(6)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this 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. Subsequent to the reporting period, the Fund’s Adviser instructed the Fund’s custodian to “write-off” any remaining recorded balances on the Fund’s records.
(8)
 
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 14.8%.
(9)
 
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and Counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each forward 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, 2010

   
Investment
Quality
(NQM
)
Select
Quality
(NQS
)
Quality
Income
(NQU
)
Assets
                   
Investments, at value (cost $768,802,552, $744,683,591 and $1,183,156,260, respectively)
 
$
803,556,979
 
$
763,597,692
 
$
1,228,730,296
 
Cash
   
4,990,387
   
4,391,042
   
 
Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts
   
   
   
 
Receivables:
                   
Interest
   
12,989,266
   
11,089,508
   
18,115,721
 
Investments sold
   
29,976,493
   
105,000
   
18,944,252
 
Shares sold
   
   
   
 
Deferred offering costs
   
   
   
 
Other assets
   
179,453
   
189,952
   
269,001
 
Total assets
   
851,692,578
   
779,373,194
   
1,266,059,270
 
Liabilities
                   
Borrowings
   
   
   
 
Cash overdraft
   
   
   
7,829,422
 
Floating rate obligations
   
93,297,000
   
18,540,000
   
61,410,000
 
Unrealized depreciation on forward swaps
   
   
   
 
Payables:
                   
Investments purchased
   
1,976,510
   
   
 
Auction Rate Preferred share dividends
   
12,845
   
15,538
   
22,135
 
Common share dividends
   
2,509,369
   
2,629,993
   
3,882,038
 
Variation margin on futures contracts
   
   
   
 
Accrued expenses:
                   
Interest on borrowings
   
   
   
 
Management fees
   
436,514
   
407,074
   
643,059
 
Shelf offering costs
   
   
   
 
Other
   
178,250
   
268,831
   
412,799
 
Total liabilities
   
98,410,488
   
21,861,436
   
74,199,453
 
Auction Rate Preferred shares, at liquidation value
   
210,700,000
   
251,275,000
   
386,875,000
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares
 
$
542,582,090
 
$
506,236,758
 
$
804,984,817
 
Common shares outstanding
   
35,857,259
   
34,169,430
   
54,283,159
 
Net asset value per Common share outstanding (net assets applicable to Common shares, divided by Common shares outstanding)
 
$
15.13
 
$
14.82
 
$
14.83
 
                     
Net assets applicable to Common shares consist of:
                   
Common shares, $.01 par value per share
 
$
358,573
 
$
341,694
 
$
542,832
 
Paid-in surplus
   
499,970,653
   
476,110,715
   
756,147,926
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
   
9,425,036
   
9,045,662
   
14,269,686
 
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
   
(1,926,599
)
 
1,824,586
   
(11,549,663
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
34,754,427
   
18,914,101
   
45,574,036
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares
 
$
542,582,090
 
$
506,236,758
 
$
804,984,817
 
Authorized shares:
                   
Common
   
200,000,000
   
200,000,000
   
200,000,000
 
Auction Rate Preferred
   
1,000,000
   
1,000,000
   
1,000,000
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments 87

 
 

 

     
 
Statement of
 
Assets & Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2010

   
Premier
Income
(NPF
)
High Income
Opportunity
(NMZ
)
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD
)
Assets
                   
Investments, at value (cost $438,084,761, $419,784,596 and $235,076,912, respectively)
 
$
463,852,162
 
$
423,911,663
 
$
237,078,879
 
Cash
   
4,353,769
   
1,591,980
   
1,289,543
 
Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts
   
   
   
100,000
 
Receivables:
                   
Interest
   
6,793,382
   
9,922,635
   
6,213,670
 
Investments sold
   
6,202,904
   
202,254
   
460,163
 
Shares sold
   
   
165,082
   
134,238
 
Deferred offering costs
   
   
77,690
   
20,600
 
Other assets
   
134,777
   
93,307
   
58,514
 
Total assets
   
481,336,994
   
435,964,611
   
245,355,607
 
Liabilities
                   
Borrowings
   
   
   
35,000,000
 
Cash overdraft
   
   
   
 
Floating rate obligations
   
60,373,400
   
10,300,000
   
 
Unrealized depreciation on forward swaps
   
   
1,199,392
   
1,565,280
 
Payables:
                   
Investments purchased
   
   
2,474,493
   
785,814
 
Auction Rate Preferred share dividends
   
6,549
   
10,996
   
 
Common share dividends
   
1,283,118
   
2,166,242
   
1,250,917
 
Variation margin on futures contracts
   
   
   
28,750
 
Accrued expenses:
                   
Interest on borrowings
   
   
   
39,197
 
Management fees
   
240,795
   
198,913
   
196,041
 
Shelf offering costs
   
   
24,929
   
100,973
 
Other
   
155,674
   
139,694
   
49,728
 
Total liabilities
   
62,059,536
   
16,514,659
   
39,016,700
 
Auction Rate Preferred shares, at liquidation value
   
126,850,000
   
95,000,000
   
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares
 
$
292,427,458
 
$
324,449,952
 
$
206,338,907
 
Common shares outstanding
   
19,888,518
   
26,745,411
   
17,307,177
 
Net asset value per Common share outstanding (net assets applicable to Common shares, divided by Common shares outstanding)
 
$
14.70
 
$
12.13
 
$
11.92
 
                     
Net assets applicable to Common shares consist of:
                   
Common shares, $.01 par value per share
 
$
198,885
 
$
267,454
 
$
173,072
 
Paid-in surplus
   
276,697,009
   
370,855,653
   
243,050,076
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
   
4,581,018
   
1,552,905
   
(95,349
)
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
   
(14,816,855
)
 
(51,153,735
)
 
(37,363,290
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
25,767,401
   
2,927,675
   
574,398
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares
 
$
292,427,458
 
$
324,449,952
 
$
206,338,907
 
Authorized shares:
                   
Common
   
200,000,000
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
Auction Rate Preferred
   
1,000,000
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
88 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

     
 
Statement of
 
Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2010

                     
   
Investment
Quality
(NQM
)
Select
Quality
(NQS
)
Quality
Income
(NQU
)
Investment Income
 
$
43,880,786
 
$
43,973,379
 
$
65,772,127
 
Expenses
                   
Management fees
   
5,065,357
   
4,731,688
   
7,520,396
 
Auction Rate Preferred shares – auction fees
   
316,050
   
376,914
   
580,314
 
Auction Rate Preferred shares – dividend disbursing agent fees
   
50,000
   
50,000
   
60,000
 
Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses
   
44,625
   
39,689
   
65,749
 
Interest expense and amortization of offering costs
   
620,632
   
151,080
   
489,723
 
Custodian’s fees and expenses
   
132,002
   
130,319
   
199,234
 
Directors’/Trustees’ fees and expenses
   
23,646
   
21,209
   
33,598
 
Professional fees
   
142,923
   
80,829
   
124,751
 
Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses
   
118,212
   
113,785
   
181,797
 
Stock exchange listing fees
   
12,140
   
11,613
   
18,376
 
Other expenses
   
15,377
   
20,005
   
18,444
 
Total expenses before custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement
   
6,540,964
   
5,727,131
   
9,292,382
 
Custodian fee credit
   
(11,190
)
 
(11,251
)
 
(12,937
)
Expense reimbursement
   
   
   
 
Net expenses
   
6,529,774
   
5,715,880
   
9,279,445
 
Net investment income
   
37,351,012
   
38,257,499
   
56,492,682
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
                   
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                   
Investments
   
947,158
   
2,821,341
   
6,430,768
 
Forward swaps
   
   
   
 
Futures contracts
   
   
   
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                   
Investments
   
26,362,174
   
17,430,280
   
17,854,653
 
Forward swaps
   
   
   
 
Futures contracts
   
   
   
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
   
27,309,332
   
20,251,621
   
24,285,421
 
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders
                   
From net investment income
   
(848,746
)
 
(996,049
)
 
(1,577,043
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
(36,384
)
 
 
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders
   
(848,746
)
 
(1,032,433
)
 
(1,577,043
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
 
$
63,811,598
 
$
57,476,687
 
$
79,201,060
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments 89

 
 

 

     
 
Statement of
 
Operations (continued)
Year Ended October 31, 2010

   
Premier
Income
(NPF
)
High Income
Opportunity
(NMZ
)
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD
)
Investment Income
 
$
23,087,757
 
$
30,138,045
 
$
18,060,394
 
Expenses
                   
Management fees
   
2,797,273
   
2,890,121
   
2,157,036
 
Auction Rate Preferred shares – auction fees
   
190,275
   
142,500
   
 
Auction Rate Preferred shares – dividend disbursing agent fees
   
30,000
   
30,000
   
 
Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses
   
24,632
   
2,490
   
518
 
Interest expense and amortization of offering costs
   
337,494
   
45,589
   
477,477
 
Custodian’s fees and expenses
   
76,711
   
81,371
   
50,779
 
Directors’/Trustees’ fees and expenses
   
12,273
   
12,778
   
6,043
 
Professional fees
   
94,884
   
378,933
   
104,785
 
Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses
   
88,280
   
82,143
   
36,359
 
Stock exchange listing fees
   
9,111
   
3,381
   
9,185
 
Other expenses
   
22,057
   
47,652
   
15,648
 
Total expenses before custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement
   
3,682,990
   
3,716,958
   
2,857,830
 
Custodian fee credit
   
(6,290
)
 
(1,298
)
 
(2,683
)
Expense reimbursement
   
   
(665,011
)
 
 
Net expenses
   
3,676,700
   
3,050,649
   
2,855,147
 
Net investment income
   
19,411,057
   
27,087,396
   
15,205,247
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
                   
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                   
Investments
   
335,044
   
1,319,922
   
(279,287
)
Forward swaps
   
   
(1,298,571
)
 
1,632,857
 
Futures contracts
   
   
   
(1,405,412
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                   
Investments
   
14,395,425
   
25,270,695
   
20,548,303
 
Forward swaps
   
   
(1,494,192
)
 
(2,890,080
)
Futures contracts
   
   
   
219,495
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
   
14,730,469
   
23,797,854
   
17,825,876
 
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders
                   
From net investment income
   
(509,782
)
 
(387,616
)
 
 
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
 
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders
   
(509,782
)
 
(387,616
)
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
 
$
33,631,744
 
$
50,497,634
 
$
33,031,123
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
90 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

     
 
Statement of
 
Changes in Net Assets

   
Investment Quality (NQM)
 
Select Quality (NQS)
 
   
Year
Ended
10/31/10
 
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
Year
Ended
10/31/10
 
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
Operations
                         
Net investment income
 
$
37,351,012
 
$
36,434,226
 
$
38,257,499
 
$
37,989,135
 
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                         
Investments
   
947,158
   
(3,071,534
)
 
2,821,341
   
838,871
 
Forward swaps
   
   
   
   
 
Futures contracts
   
   
   
   
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                         
Investments
   
26,362,174
   
71,805,746
   
17,430,280
   
64,648,767
 
Forward swaps
   
   
   
   
 
Futures contracts
   
   
   
   
 
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders:
                         
From net investment income
   
(848,746
)
 
(1,535,175
)
 
(996,049
)
 
(2,102,870
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
(401,006
)
 
(36,384
)
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
   
63,811,598
   
103,232,257
   
57,476,687
   
101,373,903
 
Distributions to Common Shareholders
                         
From net investment income
   
(32,692,194
)
 
(27,621,403
)
 
(33,998,327
)
 
(28,847,903
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
(1,071,041
)
 
(517,408
)
 
 
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Common shareholders
   
(32,692,194
)
 
(28,692,444
)
 
(34,515,735
)
 
(28,847,903
)
Capital Share Transactions
                         
Common shares:
                         
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
   
   
   
   
 
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
552,466
   
   
2,042,496
   
165,835
 
Repurchased and retired
   
   
   
   
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from capital share transactions
   
552,466
   
   
2,042,496
   
165,835
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
   
31,671,870
   
74,539,813
   
25,003,448
   
72,691,835
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of year
   
510,910,220
   
436,370,407
   
481,233,310
   
408,541,475
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of year
 
$
542,582,090
 
$
510,910,220
 
$
506,236,758
 
$
481,233,310
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of year
 
$
9,425,036
 
$
5,658,233
 
$
9,045,662
 
$
5,785,986
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments 91

 
 

 

     
 
Statement of
 
Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   
Quality Income (NQU)
 
Premier Income (NPF)
 
   
Year
Ended
10/31/10
 
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
Year
Ended
10/31/10
 
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
Operations
                         
Net investment income
 
$
56,492,682
 
$
56,708,363
 
$
19,411,057
 
$
19,195,590
 
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                         
Investments
   
6,430,768
   
(8,583,481
)
 
335,044
   
(7,068,813
)
Forward swaps
   
   
   
   
(4,125,000
)
Futures contracts
   
   
   
   
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                         
Investments
   
17,854,653
   
85,907,477
   
14,395,425
   
47,005,036
 
Forward swaps
   
   
   
   
3,882,335
 
Futures contracts
   
   
   
   
 
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders:
                         
From net investment income
   
(1,577,043
)
 
(3,267,537
)
 
(509,782
)
 
(1,007,804
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
   
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
   
79,201,060
   
130,764,822
   
33,631,744
   
57,881,344
 
Distributions to Common Shareholders
                         
From net investment income
   
(50,138,547
)
 
(43,375,504
)
 
(16,875,409
)
 
(14,562,011
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
   
 
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Common shareholders
   
(50,138,547
)
 
(43,375,504
)
 
(16,875,409
)
 
(14,562,011
)
Capital Share Transactions
                         
Common shares:
                         
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
   
   
   
   
 
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
940,368
   
   
   
 
Repurchased and retired
   
   
   
   
(165,375
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from capital share transactions
   
940,368
   
   
   
(165,375
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
   
30,002,881
   
87,389,318
   
16,756,335
   
43,153,958
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of year
   
774,981,936
   
687,592,618
   
275,671,123
   
232,517,165
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of year
 
$
804,984,817
 
$
774,981,936
 
$
292,427,458
 
$
275,671,123
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of year
 
$
14,269,686
 
$
9,681,121
 
$
4,581,018
 
$
2,573,495
 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

92 Nuveen Investments

 
 

 

   
High Income
Opportunity (NMZ)
 
High Income
Opportunity 2 (NMD)
 
   
Year
Ended
10/31/10
 
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
Year
Ended
10/31/10
 
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
Operations
                         
Net investment income
 
$
27,087,396
 
$
25,924,511
 
$
15,205,247
 
$
14,629,108
 
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                         
Investments
   
1,319,922
   
(32,716,070
)
 
(279,287
)
 
(30,433,348
)
Forward swaps
   
(1,298,571
)
 
   
1,632,857
   
 
Futures contracts
   
   
(4,745,444
)
 
(1,405,412
)
 
(1,952,740
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
                         
Investments
   
25,270,695
   
77,003,728
   
20,548,303
   
60,267,241
 
Forward swaps
   
(1,494,192
)
 
294,800
   
(2,890,080
)
 
1,324,800
 
Futures contracts
   
   
(1,213,249
)
 
219,495
   
(551,429
)
Distributions to Auction Rate Preferred Shareholders:
                         
From net investment income
   
(387,616
)
 
(992,448
)
 
   
 
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
   
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations
   
50,497,634
   
63,555,828
   
33,031,123
   
43,283,632
 
Distributions to Common Shareholders
                         
From net investment income
   
(26,241,516
)
 
(25,434,721
)
 
(16,075,462
)
 
(15,314,000
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
   
 
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions to Common shareholders
   
(26,241,516
)
 
(25,434,721
)
 
(16,075,462
)
 
(15,314,000
)
Capital Share Transactions
                         
Common shares:
                         
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
   
10,694,912
   
20,102,553
   
13,463,181
   
 
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
535,553
   
616,836
   
1,567,367
   
1,638,496
 
Repurchased and retired
   
   
   
   
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from capital share transactions
   
11,230,465
   
20,719,389
   
15,030,548
   
1,638,496
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
   
35,486,583
   
58,840,496
   
31,986,209
   
29,608,128
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of year
   
288,963,369
   
230,122,873
   
174,352,698
   
144,744,570
 
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of year
 
$
324,449,952
 
$
288,963,369
 
$
206,338,907
 
$
174,352,698
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of year
 
$
1,552,905
 
$
1,114,843
 
$
(95,349
)
$
816,777
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments 93

 
 

 

     
 
Statement of
 
Cash Flows
Year Ended October 31, 2010

   
Investment
Quality
(NQM)
 
Premier
Income
(NPF)
 
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                   
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations
 
$
63,811,598
 
$
33,631,744
 
$
33,031,123
 
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
   
(116,030,794
)
 
(17,589,628
)
 
(55,593,405
)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments
   
138,592,450
   
24,732,710
   
40,887,770
 
Proceeds from (Purchases of) short-term investments, net
   
   
1,300,000
   
 
Proceeds from (Payments for) terminated forward swaps
   
   
   
1,632,857
 
Proceeds from (Payments for) closed/expired futures contracts
   
   
   
(1,405,412
)
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net
   
(634,314
)
 
(2,194,209
)
 
(265,617
)
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for interest
   
(202,789
)
 
215,976
   
(599,257
)
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for investments sold
   
(26,441,273
)
 
(5,723,350
)
 
(450,163
)
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for shares sold
   
   
   
(134,238
)
(Increase) Decrease in other assets
   
(16,098
)
 
(12,544
)
 
(34,046
)
Increase (Decrease) in payable for investments purchased
   
(2,171,568
)
 
   
785,814
 
Increase (Decrease) in payable for Auction Rate Preferred share dividends
   
2,817
   
1,689
   
 
Increase (Decrease) in payable for variation margin on futures contracts
   
   
   
(99,031
)
Increase (Decrease) in accrued interest on borrowings
   
   
   
37,696
 
Increase (Decrease) in accrued management fees
   
5,506
   
2,714
   
24,889
 
Increase (Decrease) in accrued other liabilities
   
(379,041
)
 
1,142
   
(13,826
)
Net realized (gain) loss from investments
   
(947,158
)
 
(335,044
)
 
279,287
 
Net realized (gain) loss from forward swaps
   
   
   
(1,632,857
)
Net realized (gain) loss from futures contracts
   
   
   
1,405,412
 
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments
   
(26,362,174
)
 
(14,395,425
)
 
(20,548,303
)
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of forward swaps
   
   
   
2,890,080
 
Taxes paid on undistributed capital gains
   
(1,104
)
 
   
(355
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
29,226,058
   
19,635,775
   
198,418
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                   
Increase (Decrease) in floating rate obligations
   
(80,000
)
 
   
 
(Increase) Decrease in deposits with brokers for open futures contracts
   
   
   
178,400
 
(Increase) Decrease in deferred offering costs
   
   
   
(20,600
)
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs
   
   
   
13,463,181
 
Increase (Decrease) in accrued shelf offering costs
   
   
   
100,973
 
Cash distributions paid to Common shareholders
   
(31,833,788
)
 
(16,749,636
)
 
(14,405,684
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
(31,913,788
)
 
(16,749,636
)
 
(683,730
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
   
(2,687,730
)
 
2,886,139
   
(485,312
)
Cash at the beginning of year
   
7,678,117
   
1,467,630
   
1,774,855
 
Cash at the End of Year
 
$
4,990,387
 
$
4,353,769
 
$
1,289,543
 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consist of reinvestments of Common share distributions of $552,466 and $1,567,367 for Investment Quality (NQM) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD), respectively.

   
Investment
 
Premier
 
High Income
 
   
Quality
 
Income
 
Opportunity 2
 
   
(NQM
)
(NPF
)
(NMD
)
Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs, where applicable)
 
$
620,632
 
$
337,494
 
$
420,466
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Notes to
 
Financial Statements
 
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
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) (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.
 
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.
 
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 forward swap contracts are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. 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 provided by Nuveen Asset Management (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”). 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, at the mean of the bid and ask prices. These securities are generally classified as Level 1.
 
Temporary investments in securities that have variable rate and demand features qualifying them as short-term investments are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. These securities are generally classified as Level 1 or Level 2, which is usually the case for municipal bonds.
 
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 considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Funds’ Board of Directors/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. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are
 
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Notes to
 
Financial Statements (continued)
 
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, 2010, Investment Quality (NQM), High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) had outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments of $1,976,510, $1,721,707 and $377,285, respectively. There were no such outstanding purchase commitments in any of the other Funds.
 
Investment Income
Interest 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 tax-exempt 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 tax-exempt 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”). Although authorized, High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) has not issued ARPS, since its commencement of operations on November 17, 2007. The following Funds have issued and outstanding ARPS, $25,000 stated value per share, which approximates market value, as a means of effecting financial leverage. Each Fund’s ARPS are issued in more than one Series. The dividend rate paid by the Funds on each Series is determined every seven days, pursuant to a dutch auction process overseen by the auction agent, and is payable at the end of each rate period. As of October 31, 2010, the number of ARPS outstanding, by Series and in total, for each Fund is as follows:
                                 
   
Investment
Quality
(NQM
)
Select
Quality
(NQS
)
Quality
Income
(NQU
)
Premier
Income
(NPF
)
High Income
Opportunity
(NMZ
)
Number of shares:
                               
Series M
   
1,750
   
1,801
   
2,567
   
769
   
1,826
 
Series T
   
1,750
   
1,801
   
2,569
   
2,153
   
987
 
Series W
   
1,749
   
2,522
   
2,568
   
   
987
 
Series W2
   
   
   
1,780
   
   
 
Series TH
   
1,429
   
1,405
   
3,423
   
2,152
   
 
Series F
   
1,750
   
2,522
   
2,568
   
   
 
Total
   
8,428
   
10,051
   
15,475
   
5,074
   
3,800
 
 
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 ARPS shareholders who wanted to sell their shares in these auctions were unable to do so. ARPS shareholders unable to sell their shares received distributions at the “maximum rate” applicable to failed auctions as
 
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calculated in accordance with the pre-established terms of the ARPS. As of October 31, 2010, the aggregate amount of outstanding ARPS redeemed by each Fund is as follows:
                                 
   
Investment
Quality
(NQM
)
Select
Quality
(NQS
)
Quality
Income
(NQU
)
Premier
Income
(NPF
)
High
Income
Opportunity
(NMZ
)
ARPS redeemed, at liquidation value
 
$
90,300,000
 
$
27,725,000
 
$
65,125,000
 
$
38,150,000
 
$
60,000,000
 
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, lawsuits pursuing claims made in a demand letter alleging that Investment Quality (NQM), Premier Income (NPF) 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 Investment Quality (NQM), Premier Income (NPF) and High Income Opportunity (NMZ), against the Adviser, the Nuveen holding company, the majority owner of the holding company, the lone interested director/trustee and current and former officers of Investment Quality (NQM), Premier Income (NPF) and High Income Opportunity (NMZ). Nuveen and the other named defendants believe these lawsuits to be without merit, and all named parties intend to defend themselves vigorously. Investment Quality (NQM), Premier Income (NPF) and High Income Opportunity (NMZ) believe that these lawsuits will not have a material effect on them or on the Adviser’s ability to serve as investment adviser to them.
 
Common Shares Shelf Offering
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, High Income Opportunity (NMZ) filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to issue the remaining 1,900,000 Common shares through its ongoing shelf offering which became effective with the SEC on September 24, 2007, authorizing the Fund to issue up to 2,400,000 Common shares. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, the Fund issued 1,900,000 Common shares, receiving offering proceeds, net of offering costs of $20,102,553. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund filed another registration statement with the SEC to register an additional 2,600,000 Common shares and issued 852,801 Common shares, receiving offering proceeds, net of offering costs of $10,694,912. Under this new equity shelf program, the Fund, subject to market conditions, may raise additional equity capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above the Fund’s NAV per Common share.
 
On October 30, 2009, a registration statement filed by High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) with the SEC became effective authorizing the Fund to issue 1,600,000 Common shares through a shelf offering. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund filed another registration statement with the SEC to register additional Common shares, for a total of 1.9 million Common shares and issued 1,142,865 Common shares, receiving offering proceeds, net of offering costs of $13,463,181. Under this equity shelf program, the Fund, subject to market conditions, may raise additional equity capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above the Fund’s NAV per Common share.
 
Shelf Offering Costs
Costs incurred by High Income Opportunity (NMZ) and High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) in connection with the shelf offerings of their Common shares 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.
 
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
 
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Notes to
 
Financial Statements (continued)
 
as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the underlying bond and recognizes the related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as a component of “Interest expense” on the Statement of Operations.
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, 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 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, 2010, each Fund’s maximum exposure to externally-deposited Recourse Trusts, is as follows:
                                       
   
Investment
Quality
(NQM
)
Select
Quality
(NQS
)
Quality
Income
(NQU
)
Premier
Income
(NPF
)
High Income
Opportunity
(NMZ
)
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD
)
Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts
 
$
4,330,000
 
$
18,750,000
 
$
7,500,000
 
$
4,955,000
 
$
41,495,000
 
$
52,680,000
 
 
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, 2010, were as follows:
                                 
     
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
   
Premier
   
High Income
 
     
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
   
Income
   
Opportunity
 
     
(NQM
)
 
(NQS
)
 
(NQU
)
 
(NPF
)
 
(NMZ
)
Average floating rate obligations outstanding
 
$
93,297,000
 
$
18,540,000
 
$
65,449,534
 
$
60,373,400
 
$
10,300,000
 
Average annual interest rate and fees
   
0.67
%
 
0.81
%
 
0.75
%
 
0.56
%
 
0.44
%
 
Forward Swap Contracts
Each Fund is authorized to enter into 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).
 
Each Fund’s use of 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. 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 the 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 is based on the notional amount of the swap contract and the termination date of the swap (which is akin to a bond’s maturity). The value of a Fund’s swap commitment would 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 increases or decreases. Forward interest rate swap contracts are valued daily. 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 forward swaps” with the change during the fiscal period recognized on the Statement of Operations as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward swaps.”
 
Each Fund may terminate a swap contract prior to the effective date, at which point a realized gain or loss is recognized. When a forward swap 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. Net realized gains and losses during the fiscal period are recognized on the Statement of Operations as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from forward swaps.” Each Fund intends, but is not obligated, to terminate its forward swaps before the effective date. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to the swap counterparty on such transactions is limited to the credit risk associated with a counterparty failing to honor its commitment to pay any realized gain to the Fund upon termination.
 
The following Funds invested in forward interest rate swap transactions during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010. The average notional amount of forward interest rate swap contracts outstanding during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, was as follows:
               
     
High Income
   
High Income
 
     
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
     
(NMZ
)
 
(NMD
)
Average notional amount of forward interest rate swap contracts outstanding*
 
$
16,100,000
 
$
8,700,000
 
 

*
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.
 
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Futures Contracts
Each Fund is authorized to invest in futures contracts. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund is required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or liquid securities equal to a specified percentage of the contract amount. This is known as the “initial margin.” Cash held by the broker to 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.
 
The following Fund invested in futures contracts during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010. The average number of futures contracts outstanding during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, was as follows:
       
   
High Income
 
   
Opportunity 2
 
   
(NMD
)
Average number of futures contracts outstanding*
   
73
 
 
*
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 pre-determined threshold amount.
 
Zero Coupon Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in zero coupon securities. A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. 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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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Notes to
 
Financial Statements (continued)
 
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
In determining the fair value of each Fund’s investments, various inputs are used. These inputs are 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, 2010:
                           
Investment Quality (NQM)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                           
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
801,908,975
 
$
1,648,004
 
$
803,556,979
 
                           
Select Quality (NQS)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                           
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
763,597,692
 
$
 
$
763,597,692
 
                           
Quality Income (NQU)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                           
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
1,228,730,296
 
$
 
$
1,228,730,296
 
                           
Premier Income (NPF)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                           
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
463,448,845
 
$
403,317
 
$
463,852,162
 
                           
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                           
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
416,985,458
 
$
6,926,205
 
$
423,911,663
 
Derivatives:
                         
Forward Swaps*
   
   
(1,199,392
)
 
   
(1,199,392
)
Total
 
$
 
$
415,786,066
 
$
6,926,205
 
$
422,712,271
 
                           
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                           
Investments:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
233,108,709
 
$
3,970,170
 
$
237,078,879
 
Derivatives:
                         
Forward Swaps*
   
   
(1,565,280
)
 
   
(1,565,280
)
Futures Contracts*
   
137,711
   
   
   
137,711
 
Total
 
$
137,711
 
$
231,543,429
 
$
3,970,170
 
$
235,651,310
 
 
* Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
 
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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:
                           
   
Investment
Quality
(NQM)
Level 3
Municipal
Bonds
 
Premier
Income
(NPF)
Level 3
Municipal
Bonds
 
High
Income
Opportunity
(NMZ)
Level 3
Municipal
Bonds
 
High
Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD)
Level 3
Municipal
Bonds
 
Balance at the beginning of year
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Gains (losses):
                         
Net realized gains (losses)
   
   
   
   
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
   
   
   
 
Net purchases at cost (sales at proceeds)
   
   
   
   
 
Net discounts (premiums)
   
   
   
   
 
Net transfers in to (out of) at end of year fair value
   
1,648,004
   
403,317
   
6,926,205
   
3,970,170
 
Balance at the end of year
 
$
1,648,004
 
$
403,317
 
$
6,926,205
 
$
3,970,170
 
 
“Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments” presented on the Statement of Operations includes net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to securities classified as Level 3 at year end as follows:
                           
     
 
   
 
   
High
   
High
 
     
Investment
   
Premier
   
Income
   
Income
 
     
Quality
   
Income
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
     
(NQM
)
 
(NPF
)
 
(NMZ
)
 
(NMD
)
Level 3 net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
$
(753,283
)
$
(233,874
)
$
(2,434,451
)
$
392,299
 
 
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, 2010, 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
 
Forward Swaps
 
Unrealized appreciation
       
Unrealized depreciation
       
         
on forward swaps*
 
$     
 
on forward swaps*
 
$
1,199,392
 

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
 
Forward Swaps
Unrealized appreciation
         
Unrealized depreciation
       
     
on forward swaps*
 
$
   
on forward swaps*
 
$
1,565,280
 
Interest Rate
 
Futures Contracts
Deposits with brokers for open
   
137,711
   
Deposits with brokers for open
   
 
     
futures contracts and Receivable for
         
futures contracts and Payable for
       
     
variation margin on futures contracts**
         
variation margin on futures contracts**
       
Total
       
$
137,711
       
$
1,565,280
 

*
Value represents cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward swap contracts as reported in the Portfolio of Investments.
**
Value represents cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Portfolio of Investments and not the deposits with brokers, if any, or the receivable or payable for variation margin on futures contracts presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
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Notes to
 
Financial Statements (continued)
 
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, 2010, on derivative instruments, as well as the primary risk exposure associated with each.
               
     
High Income
   
High Income
 
     
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Forward Swaps
   
(NMZ
)
 
(NMD
)
               
Risk Exposure
             
Interest Rate
 
$
 (1,298,571
)
$
1,632,857
 
               
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Futures Contracts
         
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD
)
               
Risk Exposure
             
Interest Rate
       
$
 (1,405,412
)
     
 
   
 
 
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Forward Swaps
   
High Income
Opportunity
(NMZ
)
 
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD
)
               
Risk Exposure
             
Interest Rate
 
$
 (1,494,192
)
$
 (2,890,080
)
           
 
 
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Futures Contracts
         
High Income
Opportunity 2
(NMD
)
               
Risk Exposure
             
Interest Rate
       
$
219,495
 
 
4. Fund Shares
 
Common Shares
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
 
   
10/31/10
 
10/31/09
 
10/31/10
 
10/31/09
 
10/31/10
 
10/31/09
 
Common shares:
                                     
Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
36,492
   
   
141,399
   
12,611
   
63,785
   
 
Repurchased and retired
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
                                       
Weighted average Common share:
                                     
Price per share repurchased and retired
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Discount per share repurchased and retired
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

     
Premier Income (NPF)
   
High Income
Opportunity (NMZ)
   
High Income
Opportunity 2 (NMD)
 
     
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
10/31/10
   
10/31/09
   
10/31/10
   
10/31/09
   
10/31/10
   
10/31/09
 
                                       
Common shares:
                                     
Sold through shelf offering*
   
   
   
852,801
   
1,900,000
   
1,142,865
   
 
Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
   
   
44,223
   
62,054
   
136,122
   
174,451
 
Repurchased and retired
   
   
(15,700
)
 
   
   
   
 
     
   
(15,700
)
 
897,024
   
1,962,054
   
1,297,987
   
174,451
 
                                       
Weighted average Common share:
                                     
Price per share repurchased and retired
   
 
$
10.51
   
   
   
   
 
Discount per share repurchased and retired
   
   
17.21
%
 
   
   
   
 
Premium per shelf offering share sold*
   
   
   
8.72
%
 
11.92
%
 
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.
 
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Auction Rate Preferred Shares
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) has not issued ARPS since commencement of operations on November 15, 2007. Transactions in ARPS were as follows:
               
     
Investment Quality (NQM)
   
Select Quality (NQS)
 
     
Year
Ended
10/31/10
   
Year
Ended
10/31/09
   
Year
Ended
10/31/10
   
Year
Ended
10/31/09
 
     
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption:
                                                 
Series M
   
 
$
   
156
 
$
3,900,000
   
 
$
   
117
 
$
2,925,000
 
Series T
   
   
   
156
   
3,900,000
   
   
   
117
   
2,925,000
 
Series W
   
   
   
156
   
3,900,000
   
   
   
164
   
4,100,000
 
Series TH
   
   
   
126
   
3,150,000
   
   
   
91
   
2,275,000
 
Series F
   
   
   
156
   
3,900,000
   
   
   
163
   
4,075,000
 
Total
   
 
$
   
750
 
$
18,750,000
   
 
$
   
652
 
$
16,300,000
 

     
Quality Income (NQU)
   
Premier Income (NPF)
 
     
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
10/31/10
   
10/31/09
   
10/31/10
   
10/31/09
 
     
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption:
                                                 
Series M
   
 
$
   
196
 
$
4,900,000
   
 
$
   
 
$
 
Series T
   
   
   
195
   
4,875,000
   
   
   
   
 
Series W
   
   
   
196
   
4,900,000
   
   
   
   
 
Series W2
   
   
   
136
   
3,400,000
   
   
   
   
 
Series TH
   
   
   
261
   
6,525,000
   
   
   
   
 
Series F
   
   
   
196
   
4,900,000
   
   
   
   
 
Total
   
 
$
   
1,180
 
$
29,500,000
   
 
$
   
 
$
 

   
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
 
   
Year Ended
10/31/10
   
Year Ended
10/31/09
 
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption:
                       
Series M
        $       864     $ 21,600,000  
Series T
                468       11,700,000  
Series W
                468       11,700,000  
Total
        $       1,800     $ 45,000,000  
 
5. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, 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
 
$
116,030,794
 
$
150,850,970
 
$
212,363,629
 
$
17,589,628
 
$
36,184,163
 
$
55,593,405
 
Sales and maturities
   
138,592,450
   
145,875,000
   
222,414,835
   
24,732,710
   
26,607,049
   
40,887,770
 
 
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
 
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Notes to
 
Financial Statements (continued)
 
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, 2010, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, 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
 
$
675,281,470
 
$
726,543,021
 
$
1,129,611,230
 
$
383,885,654
 
$
411,873,207
 
$
238,230,041
 
Gross unrealized:
                                     
Appreciation
 
$
55,016,243
 
$
39,010,216
 
$
72,959,815
 
$
32,651,745
 
$
40,469,611
 
$
16,385,814
 
Depreciation
   
(19,936,476
)
 
(20,496,394
)
 
(35,247,143
)
 
(13,053,654
)
 
(38,731,386
)
 
(17,536,976
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
 
$
35,079,767
 
$
18,513,822
 
$
37,712,672
 
$
19,598,091
 
$
1,738,225
 
$
(1,151,162
)

Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid, taxable market discount and distribution character reclassifications, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of Common share net assets at October 31, 2010, 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
 
$
(655,963
)
$
1,468
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
   
(43,269
)
 
(3,447
)
 
(188,527
)
 
(18,343
)
 
(20,202
)
 
(41,911
)
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
   
699,232
   
1,979
   
188,527
   
18,343
   
20,202
   
41,911
 

The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at October 31, 2010, 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 *
 
$
11,488,544
 
$
11,137,570
 
$
16,901,476
 
$
5,656,853
 
$
2,493,462
 
$
799,184
 
Undistributed net ordinary income **
   
102,586
   
272,207
   
10,420
   
130
   
34,062
   
54,612
 
Undistributed net long-term capital gains
   
   
2,814,859
   
   
   
   
 

*
Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on October 1, 2010, paid on November 1, 2010.
**
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, 2010 and October 31, 2009, 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
 
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
   
   
   
   
 

     
Investment
   
Select
   
Quality
   
Premier
   
High Income
   
High Income
 
     
Quality
   
Quality
   
Income
   
Income
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
2009
   
(NQM
)
 
(NQS
)
 
(NQU
)
 
(NPF
)
 
(NMZ
)
 
(NMD
)
                                       
Distributions from net tax-exempt income
 
$
28,837,685
 
$
30,740,421
 
$
46,239,909
 
$
15,422,213
 
$
25,228,758
 
$
15,300,039
 
Distributions from net ordinary income **
   
104,651
   
   
   
   
1,107,374
   
 
Distributions from net long-term capital gains
   
1,470,419
   
   
   
   
   
 

**
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, 2010, 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, 2010.
 
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At October 31, 2010, 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
   
Quality
   
Premier
   
High Income
   
High Income
 
     
Quality
   
Income
   
Income
   
Opportunity
   
Opportunity 2
 
     
(NQM
)
 
(NQU
)
 
(NPF
)
 
(NMZ
)
 
(NMD
)
Expiration:
                               
October 31, 2011
 
$
 
$
2,119,216
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
October 31, 2016
   
   
   
3,248,618
   
12,880,924
   
4,564,842
 
October 31, 2017
   
930,020
   
   
4,764,079
   
34,412,364
   
28,536,506
 
October 31, 2018
   
   
   
   
209,148
   
541,658
 
Total
 
$
930,020
 
$
2,119,216
 
$
8,012,697
 
$
47,502,436
 
$
33,643,006
 

During the tax year ended October 31, 2010, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:

     
Investment
   
Quality
   
Premier
 
     
Quality
   
Income
   
Income
 
     
(NQM
)
 
(NQU
)
 
(NPF
)
                     
Utilized capital loss carryforwards
 
$
985,749
 
$
5,877,825
 
$
353,387
 
 
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund’s management fee is separated into two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables each Fund’s shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their respective Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.
 
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, with such daily managed assets defined separately for each fund in its management agreement, but excluding assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen funds.
As of October 31, 2010, the complex-level fee rate was .1809%.
 
The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. 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.
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, Nuveen Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen, received commissions of $66,208 and $27,723, 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.
 
8. New Accounting Standards
 
Fair Value Measurements
On January 21, 2010, Financial Accounting Standards Board issued changes to the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements. The objective of which is to provide guidance on how investment assets and liabilities are to be valued and disclosed. Specifically, the amendment requires reporting entities disclose Level 3 activity for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the Level 3 roll-forward on a gross basis rather than as one net number. The effective date of the amendment is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have to the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
 
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9. Borrowing Arrangements
During January 2008, credit issues associated with sub-prime mortgages and municipal bond insurers caused High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) to postpone its ARPS offering, and subsequent failed auctions of the ARPS issued by other closed-end funds have postponed the issuance of the Fund’s ARPS indefinitely. Management determined that leveraging the Fund with debt as a replacement for the ARPS continued to benefit the Fund’s shareholders. As a result, the Fund entered into a $50 million senior committed secured 364-day revolving line of credit with its custodian bank. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund extended the maturity date of its line of credit to July 28, 2011. Amounts drawn on the line of credit are recognized as “Borrowings” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, the average daily balance outstanding on the line of credit and average annual interest rate were $35,000,000 and 1.31%, respectively. Interest on the line of credit is calculated at a rate per annum equal to the higher of the overnight Federal Funds Rate or the overnight London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.00%. Interest expense incurred on the line of credit is recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations. In addition to interest expense, the Fund accrued a commitment fee of .15% per annum on the unused portion of the line of credit which is recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
10. Subsequent Events
 
Other Matters
During November 2010, Quality Income (NQU) received a demand letter alleging that its Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties related to the redemption at par of its ARPS. The demand letter has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Quality Income (NQU), against the Adviser, the Nuveen holding company, the majority owner of the holding company, the lone interested director, and current and former officers of Quality Income (NQU).
 
Preferred Shares
During December 2010, Quality Income (NQU) issued $388.4 million of Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) shares. Immediately following its VRDP issuance, Quality Income (NQU) noticed for redemption at par its remaining $386.875 million ARPS using the VRDP proceeds.
 
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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
Value
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Auction Rate
Preferred
Shareholders
  (a)
Distributions
from
Capital
Gains to
Auction Rate
Preferred
Shareholders
  (a)
Total
 
Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share–
holders
 
Capital
Gains to
Common
Share–
holders
 
Total
 
Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repur-
chased
and
Retired
 
Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
 
Ending
Market
Value
 
Investment Quality (NQM)
                                                                         
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                         
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
 
2006
   
15.49
   
1.05
   
.42
   
(.24
)
 
(.03
)
 
1.20
   
(.84
)
 
(.14
)
 
(.98
)
 
   
15.71
   
15.60
 
Select Quality (NQS)
                                                                         
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                         
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
 
2006
   
15.46
   
1.07
   
.23
   
(.26
)
 
   
1.04
   
(.88
)
 
   
(.88
)
 
   
15.62
   
15.47
 

   
Auction Rate Preferred Shares
at End of Period
 
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)
 
Liquidation
Value
Per Share
 
Asset
Coverage
Per Share
 
Investment Quality (NQM)
                   
Year Ended 10/31:
                   
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
 
2006
   
301,000
   
25,000
   
71,634
 
Select Quality (NQS)
                   
Year Ended 10/31:
                   
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
 
2006
   
279,000
   
25,000
   
72,491
 
 
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
Total Returns
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares(c)(d)
       
Based
on
Market
Value
(b)
 
Based
on
Common
Share Net
Asset
Value
(b)
 
Ending
Net
Assets
Applicable
to Common
Shares (000
)  
Expenses
Including
Interest
(e)
 
Expenses
Excluding
Interest
   
Net
Investment
Income
   
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
                                       
21.33
%
 
12.85
%
$
542,582
   
1.24
%
 
1.12
%
 
7.08
%
 
14
%
31.77
   
24.35
   
510,910
   
1.34
   
1.17
   
7.66
   
8
 
(18.72
)
 
(14.43
)
 
436,370
   
1.46
   
1.20
   
7.07
   
9
 
(6.17
)
 
.82
   
538,266
   
1.35
   
1.19
   
6.67
   
11
 
15.33
   
8.09
   
561,471
   
1.20
   
1.20
   
6.79
   
10
 
                                       
                                       
19.50
   
12.38
   
506,237
   
1.16
   
1.13
   
7.77
   
20
 
34.19
   
25.67
   
481,233
   
1.29
   
1.25
   
8.66
   
8
 
(22.19
)
 
(15.50
)
 
408,541
   
1.27
   
1.22
   
7.54
   
10
 
2.31
   
1.70
   
511,670
   
1.21
   
1.18
   
6.95
   
8
 
10.47
   
6.94
   
529,996
   
1.18
   
1.18
   
6.91
   
5
 
 

(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.
(c)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders; Net Investment Income ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to Auction Rate Preferred shares.
(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, 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, as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities.
*
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Financial
 
Highlights (continued)
     
   
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

        Investment Operations   
Less Distributions  
             
   
Beginning
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Auction Rate
Preferred
Shareholders
  (a)
Distributions
from
Capital
Gains to
Auction Rate
Preferred
Shareholders
  (a)
Total
 
Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share–
holders
 
Capital
Gains to
Common
Share–
holders
 
Total
 
Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repur-
chased
and
Retired
 
Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
 
Ending
Market
Value
 
Quality Income (NQU)
                                                                         
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                         
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
 
2006
   
15.26
   
1.01
   
.30
   
(.26
)
 
   
1.05
   
(.82
)
 
   
(.82
)
 
   
15.49
   
14.73
 
Premier Income (NPF)
                                                                         
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                         
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
 
2006
   
14.90
   
.94
   
.51
   
(.26
)
 
   
1.19
   
(.70
)
 
   
(.70
)
 
   
15.39
   
13.65
 

   
Auction Rate Preferred Shares
at End of Period
 
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)
 
Liquidation
Value
Per Share
 
Asset
Coverage
Per Share
 
Quality Income (NQU)
                   
Year Ended 10/31:
                   
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
 
2006
   
452,000
   
25,000
   
71,446
 
 
Premier Income (NPF)
                   
Year Ended 10/31:
                   
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
 
2006
   
165,000
   
25,000
   
71,839
 
 
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
Total Returns
         
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares(c) (d)
       
     
Based
   
Ending
                         
     
on
   
Net
                         
Based
   
Common
   
Assets
                         
on
   
Share Net
   
Applicable
   
Expenses
   
Expenses
   
Net
   
Portfolio
 
Market
   
Asset
   
to Common
   
Including
   
Excluding
   
Investment
   
Turnover
 
Value
(b)
 
Value
(b)
 
Shares (000
)
 
Interest
(e)
 
Interest
   
Income
   
Rate
 
                                       
18.94
 
10.56
%
$
804,985
   
1.18
%
 
1.12
%
 
7.16
%
 
17
%
21.10
   
19.58
   
774,982
   
1.28
   
1.20
   
7.80
   
8
 
(9.55
 
(10.67
)
 
687,593
   
1.38
   
1.19
   
7.15
   
9
 
(2.54
 
1.31
   
810,086
   
1.38
   
1.17
   
6.65
   
5
 
8.55
   
7.07
   
839,751
   
1.18
   
1.18
   
6.62
   
11
 
                                       
                                       
23.21
   
12.65
   
292,427
   
1.29
   
1.17
   
6.80
   
4
 
31.11
   
25.53
   
275,671
   
1.43
   
1.21
   
7.47
   
7
 
(19.97
 
(17.03
)
 
232,517
   
1.78
   
1.23
   
6.74
   
7
 
2.28
   
.48
   
294,378
   
1.84
   
1.20
   
6.30
   
10
 
5.93
   
8.20
   
309,140
   
1.24
   
1.24
   
6.27
   
35
 
 
(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.
(c)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders; Net Investment Income ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to Auction Rate Preferred shares.
(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, 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, as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities.
*
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Financial
   
Highlights (continued)
     
   
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

         
Investment Operations
 
Less Distributions
                               
   
Beginning
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Auction
Rate
Preferred
Share-
holders
(a)
Distributions
from
Capital
Gains to
Auction
Rate
Preferred
Share-
holders
(a)
Total
 
Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share-
holders
 
Capital
Gains to
Common
Share-
holders
 
Total
 
Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repur-
chased
and
Retired
 
Premium
from
Common
Shares
Sold
through
Shelf
Offering
 
Offering
Costs and
Auction
Rate
Preferred
Share
Under-
writing
Discounts
 
Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
 
Ending
Market
Value
 
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
                                                                         
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                                     
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
   
(5.69
)
 
(.23
)
 
(.02
)
 
(4.65
)
 
(.98
)
 
(.09
)
 
(1.07
)
 
   
.01
   
—**
   
9.63
   
11.02
 
2007
   
16.00
   
1.23
   
(.64
)
 
(.24
)
 
—**
   
.33
   
(.98
)
 
—**
   
(.98
)
 
   
.01
   
   
15.36
   
15.82
 
2006
   
15.36
   
1.21
   
.65
   
(.19
)
 
   
1.67
   
(1.04
)
 
   
(1.04
)
 
   
   
.01
   
16.00
   
17.25
 
                                                                                       
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
                                                                       
Year Ended 10/31:
                                                                                     
2010
   
10.88
   
.91
   
1.04
   
   
   
1.98
   
(.96
)
 
   
(.96
)
 
   
.07
   
(.02
)
 
11.92
   
12.59
 
2009
   
9.13
   
.92
   
1.79
   
   
   
2.71
   
(.96
)
 
   
(.96
)
 
   
   
   
10.88
   
11.39
 
2008(g)
   
14.33
   
.89
   
(5.27
)
 
   
   
(4.38
)
 
(.79
)
 
   
(.79
)
 
   
   
(.03
)
 
9.13
   
10.04
 

 
   
Auction Rate Preferred Shares
at End of Period
 
Borrowings at End of Period
 
   
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)
 
Liquidation
Value
Per Share
 
Asset
Coverage
Per Share
 
Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)
 
Asset
Coverage
Per $1,000
 
High Income Opportunity (NMZ)
                               
Year Ended 10/31:
                               
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
   
   
 
2006
   
155,000
   
25,000
   
85,113
   
   
 
 
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
                               
Year Ended 10/31:
                               
2010
   
   
   
   
35,000
   
6,895
 
2009
   
   
   
   
35,000
   
5,982
 
2008(g)
   
   
   
   
40,000
   
4,619
 
 
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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
Value
(b)
Based
on
Common
Share Net
Asset
Value
(b)
Ending
Net
Assets
Applicable
to Common
Shares (000)
 
Expenses
Including
Interest
(e)(f)
Expenses
Excluding
Interest
 
Net
Investment
Income
(f)
Expenses
Including
Interest
(e)(f)
Expenses
Excluding
Interest
 
Net
Investment
Income
(f)
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
                                       
17.90
%
 
18.18
%
$
324,450
   
1.22
%
 
1.20
%
 
8.66
%
 
1.00
%
 
.99
%
 
8.88
%
 
7
%
20.00
   
30.90
   
288,963
   
1.53
   
1.50
   
10.88
   
1.17
   
1.14
   
11.24
   
28
 
(24.77
)
 
(32.63
)
 
230,123
   
1.56
   
1.36
   
8.95
   
1.08
   
.88
   
9.43
   
23
 
(2.68
)
 
2.14
   
361,484
   
1.50
   
1.28
   
7.31
   
1.05
   
.83
   
7.76
   
12
 
14.79
   
11.34
   
372,700
   
1.21
   
1.21
   
7.31
   
.75
   
.75
   
7.77
   
9
 
                                                         
                                                         
20.03
   
19.12
   
206,339
   
1.50
   
1.26
   
7.95
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
19
 
25.45
   
32.43
   
174,353
   
1.50
   
1.24
   
10.07
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
N/A
   
45
 
(28.82
)
 
(32.15
)
 
144,745
   
1.19
*
 
.89
*
 
6.69
*
 
.82
*
 
.52
*
 
7.06
*
 
22
 
 
(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.
(c)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders; Net Investment Income ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to Auction Rate Preferred shares and/or Borrowings, where applicable.
(d)
After expense reimbursement from Advisor, 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, where applicable, as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities.
(f)
Each ratio for High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD) includes the effect of the interest expense paid on borrowings, as described in Footnote 9 – Borrowing Arrangements as follows:

     
Ratios of Borrowings Interest
 
     
Expense to Average Net Assets
 
     
Applicable to Common Shares
 
High Income Opportunity 2 (NMD)
       
Year Ended 10/31:
       
2010
   
.24
%
2009
   
.26
 
2008(g)
   
.30
*
 
(g)
For the period November 15, 2007 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2008.
*
Annualized.
**
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
N/A
Fund does not have a contractual reimbursement agreement with the Adviser.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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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 Fund is currently set at nine. 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
 
Private Investor and Management Consultant; Treasurer and Director, Humanities Council of Washington, D.C.
   
206
                     
 
JACK B. EVANS
10/22/48
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 
1999
 
President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Director and Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; President Pro Tem of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Gazette Companies; 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.
 
206
                     
 
WILLIAM C. HUNTER
3/6/48
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 
2004
 
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; 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.
 
206
                     
 
DAVID J. KUNDERT(2)
10/28/42
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 
2005
 
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.
 
206
                     
 
WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER(2)
9/24/44
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 
1997
 
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.
 
206
 
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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
 
Executive Director, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (since 1994); prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994).
 
206
                 
CAROLE E. STONE(2)
6/28/47
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Board Member
 2007
 
Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006); Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2010); formerly, Chair, New York Racing Association Oversight Board (2005-2007).
 
206
                 
TERENCE J. TOTH(2)
9/29/59
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
Board Member
 
 2008
 
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 Boards (since 2005), University of Illinois Leadership Council Board (since 2007) 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
 
Chief Executive Officer (since July 2007), Director (since 1999) and Chairman (since 2007) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (since 2007) of Nuveen Asset Management, Nuveen Investments Advisors, Inc.
 
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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 Investments, LLC; Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, of Nuveen Asset Management (since 2002) and 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.
 
 
206
 
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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:
             
WILLIAM ADAMS IV
6/9/55
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 2007
 
Executive Vice President of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Executive Vice President, U.S. Structured Products of Nuveen Investments, LLC, (since 1999), ; Managing Director (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC.
 
131
                 
MARGO L. COOK
4/11/64
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 2009
 
Executive Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; 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.
 
206
                 
LORNA C. FERGUSON
10/24/45
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 1998
 
Managing Director (since 2004) of Nuveen Investments, LLC and Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Asset Management.
 
206
                 
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 (1993-2010) and Funds Controller (since 1998) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Asset Management; Certified Public Accountant.
 
206
                 
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 Investments, LLC; Managing Director and Treasurer of Nuveen Asset Management (since 2009); Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc., Nuveen Investments Advisers, Inc., and Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.; 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.
 
 
206
                 
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), Vice President (2006-2008) formerly, Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel (2003-2006) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2008), formerly, Vice President (2006-2008) and Assistant Secretary (since 2008) of Nuveen Asset Management.
 
206
                 
TINA M. LAZAR
8/27/61
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Vice President
 2002
 
Senior Vice President (since 2009), formerly, Vice President of Nuveen Investments, LLC (1999-2009); Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Asset Management.
 
206
 
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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:
             
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 Investments, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), formerly, Vice President, and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Asset Management, and Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.;Vice President (since 2007) and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Investment 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 and 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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(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 Nuveen Asset Management.
(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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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited)
 
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), provides, in substance, that each investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser will continue in effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved at least annually by the fund’s board members, including by a vote of a majority of the board members who are not parties to the advisory agreement or “interested persons” of any parties (the “Independent Board Members”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval. In connection with such approvals, the fund’s board members must request and evaluate, and the investment adviser is required to furnish, such information as may be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the advisory agreement. Accordingly, at a meeting held on May 25-26, 2010 (the “May Meeting”), the Boards of Directors or Trustees (as the case may be) (each, a “Board” and each Director or Trustee, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the advisory agreements (each, an “Advisory Agreement”) between each Fund and Nuveen Asset Management (the “Adviser”) for an additional one-year period. In preparation for their considerations at the May Meeting, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 21-22, 2010 (the “April Meeting”). Accordingly, the factors considered and determinations made regarding the renewals by the Independent Board Members include those made at the April Meeting.
 
In addition, in evaluating the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members reviewed a broad range of information relating to the Funds and the Adviser, including absolute and comparative performance, fee and expense information for the Funds (as described in more detail below), the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities (which includes its wholly owned subsidiaries), and other information regarding the organization, personnel, and services provided by the Adviser. The Independent Board Members also met quarterly as well as at other times as the need arose during the year and took into account the information provided at such meetings and the knowledge gained therefrom. Prior to approving the renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management, reviewed materials from independent legal counsel describing applicable law and their duties in reviewing advisory contracts, and met with independent legal counsel in private sessions without management present. The Independent Board Members considered the legal advice provided by independent legal counsel and relied upon their knowledge of the Adviser, its services and the Funds resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year and their own business judgment in determining the factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreements. 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 Agreement. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling. The Independent Board Members’ considerations were instead
 
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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 Adviser’s services, including advisory services and administrative services. The Independent Board Members reviewed materials outlining, among other things, the Adviser’s organization and business; the types of services that the Adviser or its affiliates provide and are expected to 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, including continued activities to refinance auction rate preferred securities, manage leverage during periods of market turbulence and implement an enhanced leverage management process, modify investment mandates in light of market conditions and seek shareholder approval as necessary, maintain the fund share repurchase program and maintain shareholder communications to keep shareholders apprised of Nuveen’s efforts in refinancing preferred shares. In addition to the foregoing, the Independent Board Members also noted the additional services that the Adviser or its affiliates provide to closed-end funds, including, in particular, Nuveen’s continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a variety of programs designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. These efforts include maintaining an investor relations program to provide timely information and education to financial advisers and investors; providing marketing for the closed-end funds; maintaining and enhancing a closed-end fund website; participating in conferences and having direct communications with analysts and financial advisors.
 
As part of their review, the Independent Board Members also evaluated the background, experience and track record of the Adviser’s investment personnel. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered any changes in the personnel, and the impact on the level of services provided to the Funds, if any. The Independent Board Members also reviewed information regarding portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate the Adviser’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel, preserve stability, and reward performance but not provide an incentive for taking undue risks.
 
In addition to advisory services, the Independent Board Members considered the quality of administrative services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates including product management, fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance and legal support. Given the importance of compliance, the Independent Board Members also considered the Adviser’s compliance program, including the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services provided (and expected to be provided) to the respective Funds under the Advisory Agreements were satisfactory.
 
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Annual Investment Management Agreement
Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
 
B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and the Adviser
The Board considered the performance results 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. 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, 2009 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2010 (or for the periods available for the Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (the “High Income 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, 2009 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2010 (or for the periods available for the High Income Fund 2, which did not exist for part of the foregoing time frame). Moreover, the Board reviewed the peer ranking of the Nuveen municipal funds advised by the Adviser in the aggregate. The Independent Board Members also reviewed historic premium and discount levels. This information supplemented the Fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings. In reviewing peer comparison information, the Independent Board Members recognized that the Performance Peer Group of certain funds may not adequately represent the objectives and strategies of the funds, thereby limiting the usefulness of comparing a fund’s performance with that of its Performance Peer Group.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s investment performance over time had been satisfactory. In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that although the performance of the Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (the “High Income Fund”) lagged its peers somewhat in the longer periods, its performance had improved in the one-year period, performing in the first or second quartile. Further, they noted that the performance of the Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Select Quality Fund”) over time was satisfactory compared to peers, falling within the second or third quartile over various periods. In addition, although the Nuveen Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Investment Quality Fund”) and the Nuveen Quality Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Quality Income Fund”) lagged their peers somewhat in the short-term one-year period, they demonstrated more favorable performance in the longer three-and five-year periods. The Independent Board Members noted that although the Nuveen Premier Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (the “Premier Fund”) lagged its peers over various periods, it outperformed its benchmark in the one-year period. Finally, the Independent Board Members noted that the High Income Fund 2 is a relatively new fund with a performance history that is generally too short for a meaningful assessment of performance.
 
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
 
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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/or Peer Group. In reviewing the comparisons of fee and expense information, the Independent Board Members took into account that in certain instances various factors such as: the 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). The Independent Board Members recognized that the Investment Quality Fund, the Premier Fund, the Quality Income Fund and the Select Quality Fund each had net advisory fees above the peer average but net expense ratios below, at or near the peer expense ratio average. They also recognized that the High Income Fund and the High Income Fund 2 had net management fees and net expense ratios below or near the peer averages although results differed when compared to peers with varying leverage.
 
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 Adviser to other clients, including municipal separately managed accounts and passively managed municipal bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are sub-advised by the Adviser. 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.
 
3. Profitability of Nuveen
In conjunction with its review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities (which incorporated
 
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Annual Investment Management Agreement
Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
 
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 preparing the profitability data and an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2009. 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 had also appointed an Independent Board Member 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 Nuveen’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 the Adviser by the Funds as well as any indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements, if any) the 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 the Adviser may receive as a result of its relationship with the Funds. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of each Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the respective Fund were reasonable.
 
D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
With respect to economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a fund being spread over a larger asset base, although economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. One method to help ensure the shareholders share in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Generally, management fees for funds in the Nuveen complex are comprised of a fund-level
 
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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 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 Adviser 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 Adviser 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 Adviser in managing the assets of the Funds and other clients. The Independent Board Members noted that the Adviser does not currently have any soft dollar arrangements; however, to the extent certain bona fide agency transactions that occur on markets that traditionally trade on a principal basis and riskless principal transactions are considered as generating “commissions,” the Adviser intends to comply with the applicable safe harbor provisions.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits received by the 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 the Advisory Agreements are fair and reasonable, that the 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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Reinvest Automatically
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Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.
 
Nuveen Closed-End Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan
 
Your Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest dividends and/or capital gains 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 tax-free compounding. Just like dividends or distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on dividends or 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 dividends and 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. Dividends and distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the dividend payment date. No interest will be paid on dividends and distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price
 
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per share may exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the dividend or 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 dividends and/or 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.
   
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.
 
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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.
   
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): A Fund’s NAV per common share is calculated by subtracting the liabilities of the Fund (including any Preferred shares issued in order to leverage the Fund) from its total assets and then dividing the remainder by the number of common shares outstanding. Fund NAVs are calculated at the end of each business day.
   
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.
   
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
Terence J. Toth
 
Fund Manager
Nuveen Asset Management
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.
     
 
 
 
Fund
 
Common
Shares
Repurchased
Auction Rate
Preferred
Shares
Redeemed
NQM
NQS
NQU
NPF
NMZ
NMD
 
Any future repurchases and/or redemptions 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 HydePark, NWQ, Nuveen, Santa Barbara, Symphony, Tradewinds and Winslow Capital. In total, Nuveen Investments managed more than $160 billion of assets on September 30, 2010.
 
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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
 
 
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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. As of December 30, 2010, the registrant's audit committee financial expert is Jack B. Evans, who is "independent" for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

Mr. Evans was formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of SCI Financial Group, Inc., a full service registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser ("SCI"). As part of his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Evans actively supervised the Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO") and actively supervised the CFO's preparation of financial statements and other filings with various regulatory authorities. In such capacity, Mr. Evans was actively involved in the preparation of SCI's financial statements and the resolution of issues raised in connection therewith. Mr. Evans has also served on the audit committee of various reporting companies. At such companies, Mr. Evans was involved in the oversight of audits, audit plans, and the preparation of financial statements. Mr. Evans also formerly chaired the audit committee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

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, 2010
  $ 20,345     $ 8,000     $ 0     $ 850  
                                 
Percentage approved
    0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
pursuant to
                               
pre-approval
                               
exception
                               
                                 
October 31, 2009
  $ 17,763     $ 22,000     $ 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"), 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
   
Adviser and
   
Billed to Adviser
 
   
and Affiliated Fund
   
Affiliated Fund
   
and Affiliated Fund
 
   
Service Providers
   
Service Providers
   
Service Providers
 
October 31, 2010
  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
                         
Percentage approved
    0 %     0 %     0 %
pursuant to
                       
pre-approval
                       
exception
                       
October 31, 2009
  $ 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, 2010
 $                         850
 $                                  0
 $                                0
 $              850
October 31, 2009
 $                         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)). As of December 30, 2010, the members of the audit committee are Robert P. Bremner, Jack B. Evans, Terence J. Toth, William J. Schneider 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.

The registrant invests its assets primarily in municipal bonds and cash management securities.  The registrant also may invest in shares of investment companies that in turn invest primarily in municipal bonds.

The registrant has adopted the proxy voting policies and procedures of Nuveen Asset Management to govern the voting of proxies with respect to that fund.  In the event that a municipal issuer were to issue a proxy or that the registrant were to receive a proxy issued by the issuer of a cash management security or municipal bond-oriented investment company, Nuveen Asset Management (as defined below) has approved and adopted the proxy voting policies of an independent third party, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”) to determine how the proxy should be voted.  It has also engaged ISS to apprise Nuveen Asset Management of shareholder meeting dates, to provide research on proxy proposals and voting recommendations and to cast the actual proxy votes.  In addition, ISS also serves as Nuveen Asset Management’s proxy voting record keeper.  Nuveen Asset Management’s Investment Policy Committee (“IPC”), comprised of the firm’s most senior investment professionals, is charged with the overall oversight of proxy voting policies and procedures, including the activities of the firm’s Proxy Voting Committee (“PVC”), which is responsible for providing an administrative framework to facilitate and monitor proxy voting, including oversight of the firm’s relationship with ISS.

From time to time, a portfolio manager may initiate action to override an ISS recommendation for a particular vote.  Such override will be reviewed by Nuveen Asset Management’s legal department for material conflicts and if it is determined that no material conflicts exist, the approval of one investment professional on the IPC or Nuveen Asset Management’s Head of Equity Research shall authorize the override.

Nuveen Asset Management recognizes that there are circumstances where it may have a perceived or real conflict of interest in voting proxies and will vote proxies in the best interest of its clients regardless of any such real or perceived conflicts of interest.  By adopting ISS policies, Nuveen Asset Management believes the risk related to conflicts will be minimized.  To further minimize this risk, the IPC will review ISS’ conflict avoidance policy at least annually to ensure that it adequately addresses both the actual and perceived conflicts of interest the proxy voting service may face.

In the event ISS faces a material conflict of interest with respect to a specific vote, the PVC shall direct ISS how to vote after receiving voting direction from the Head of Research, who will seek voting direction from the appropriate investment personnel, after confirming that Nuveen Asset Management faces no material conflicts of its own with respect to the specific proxy vote.  If the PVC concludes that a material conflict does exist, it will recommend to the IPC a course of action designed to address the conflict. Such actions could include, but are not limited to: (1) obtaining instructions from the affected client(s) on how to vote the proxy; (2) disclosing the conflict to the affected client(s) and seeking their consent to permit Nuveen Asset Management to vote the proxy; (3) voting in proportion to the other shareholders; (4) recusing an IPC member from all discussion or consideration of the matter, if the material conflict is due to such person’s actual or potential conflict of interest; or (5) following the recommendation of a different independent third party.

In addition to all of the above-mentioned and other conflicts, members of the IPC and the PVC must notify Nuveen Asset Management’s Chief Compliance Officer of any direct, indirect or perceived improper influence exerted by any employee, officer or director within Nuveen Asset Management, its affiliates or the Fund complex with regard to how Nuveen Asset Management should vote proxies. The Chief Compliance Officer will investigate the allegations and will report the findings to Nuveen Asset Management’s President and the General Counsel. If it is determined that improper influence was attempted, appropriate action shall be taken. Such appropriate action may include disciplinary action, notification of the appropriate senior managers, or notification of the appropriate regulatory authorities. In all cases, the IPC shall not consider any improper influence in determining how to vote proxies, and will vote in the best interests of clients.

On rare occasions the registrant may acquire, directly or through a special purpose vehicle, equity securities of a municipal bond issuer whose bonds the registrant already owns when such bonds have deteriorated or are expected shortly to deteriorate significantly in credit quality.  The purpose of acquiring such equity securities generally will be to acquire control of the municipal bond issuer and to seek to prevent the credit deterioration or facilitate the liquidation or other workout of the distressed issuer’s credit problem.  In the course of exercising control of a distressed municipal issuer, Nuveen Asset Management may pursue the registrant’s interests in a variety of ways, which may entail negotiating and executing consents, agreements and other arrangements, and otherwise influencing the management of the issuer. Neither the registrant nor Nuveen Asset Management considers such control activities proxy voting for purposes of Rule 206(4)-6 under the 1940 Act, but nevertheless provides reports to the registrant’s Board on any such control activities on a quarterly basis.

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
$6.73 billion
 
 Other Pooled Investment Vehicles
3
$253 million
 
 Other Accounts
14
$2.4 million

*
Assets are as of December 31, 2010.  None of the assets in these accounts are subject to an advisory fee based on performance.

Compensation. Each portfolio manager’s compensation consists of three basic elements—base salary, cash bonus and long-term incentive compensation. The compensation strategy is to annually compare overall compensation, including these three elements, to the market in order to create a compensation structure that is competitive and consistent with similar financial services companies. As discussed below, several factors are considered in determining each portfolio manager’s total compensation. In any year these factors may include, among others, the effectiveness of the investment strategies recommended by the portfolio manager’s investment team, the investment performance of the accounts managed by the portfolio manager, and the overall performance of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (the parent company of Nuveen Asset Management). Although investment performance is a factor in determining the portfolio manager’s compensation, it is not necessarily a decisive factor. The portfolio manager’s performance is evaluated in part by comparing manager’s performance against a specified investment benchmark.  This fund-specific benchmark is a 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, 2010, the S&P/Investortools Municipal Bond index was comprised of 56,510 securities with an aggregate current market value of $1,248 billion.

Base salary. Each portfolio manager is paid a base salary that is set at a level determined by Nuveen Asset Management in accordance with its overall compensation strategy discussed above. Nuveen Asset Management is not under any current contractual obligation to increase a portfolio manager’s base salary.

Cash bonus. Each portfolio manager is also eligible to receive an annual cash bonus. The level of this bonus is based upon evaluations and determinations made by each portfolio manager’s supervisors, along with reviews submitted by his peers. These reviews and evaluations often take into account a number of factors, including the effectiveness of the investment strategies recommended to the Nuveen Asset Management’s investment team, the performance of the accounts for which he serves as portfolio manager relative to any benchmarks established for those accounts, his effectiveness in communicating investment performance to stockholders and their representatives, and his contribution to the Nuveen Asset Management’s investment process and to the execution of investment strategies. The cash bonus component is also impacted by the overall performance of Nuveen Investments, Inc. in achieving its business objectives.

Long-term incentive compensation.    In connection with the acquisition of Nuveen Investments, Inc., by a group of investors lead by Madison Dearborn Partners in November 2007, certain employees, including portfolio managers, received profit interests in Nuveen’s parent.  These profit interests entitle the holders to participate in the appreciation in the value of Nuveen beyond the issue date and vest over five to seven years, or earlier in the case of a liquidity event.  In addition, in July 2009, Nuveen Investments created and funded a trust, as part of a newly-established incentive program, which purchased shares of certain Nuveen Mutual Funds and awarded such shares, subject to vesting, to certain employees, including portfolio managers.

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. Nuveen Asset Management, however, believes that such potential conflicts are mitigated by the fact that the Nuveen Asset Management 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, Nuveen Asset Management has adopted a Code of Conduct that sets forth policies regarding conflicts of interest.

Beneficial Ownership of Securities. As of December 31, 2010, 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 7, 2011

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 7, 2011
 
By (Signature and Title) /s/ Stephen D. Foy
Stephen D. Foy
Vice President and Controller
(principal financial officer)

Date: January 7, 2011