N-CSR 1 dncsr.htm NUVEEN MULTISTATE TRUST IV Nuveen Multistate Trust IV

UNITED STATES

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FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-07751

Nuveen Multistate Trust IV

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nuveen Investments

333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Kevin J. McCarthy

Nuveen Investments

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(Name and address of agent for service)

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

Date of fiscal year end: May 31

Date of reporting period: May 31, 2008

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May 31, 2008  

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Dear Fellow Shareholders,

I’d like to use my initial letter to you to accomplish several things. First, I want to report that after fourteen years of service on your Fund’s Board, including the last twelve as chairman, Tim Schwertfeger retired from the Board in June. The Board has elected me to replace him as the chairman, the first time this role has been filled by someone who is not an employee of Nuveen Investments. Electing an independent chairman marks a significant milestone in the management of your Fund, and it aligns us with what is now considered a “best practice” in the fund industry. Further, it demonstrates the independence with which your Board has always acted on your behalf.

Following Tim will not be easy. During my eleven previous years on the Nuveen Fund Board, I found that Tim always set a very high standard by combining insightful industry and market knowledge and sound, clear judgment. While the Board will miss his wise counsel, I am certain we will retain the primary commitment Tim shared with all of us – an unceasing dedication to creating and retaining value for Nuveen Fund shareholders. This focus on value over time is a touchstone that I and all the other Board members will continue to use when making decisions on your behalf.

Second, I also want to report that we are very fortunate to be welcoming two new Board members to our team. John Amboian, the current chairman and CEO of Nuveen Investments, has agreed to replace Tim as Nuveen’s representative on the Board. John’s presence will allow the independent Board members to benefit not only from his leadership role at Nuveen but also his broad understanding of the fund industry and Nuveen’s role within it. We also are adding Terry Toth as an independent director. A former CEO of the Northern Trust Company’s asset management group, Terry will bring extensive experience in the fund industry to our deliberations.

Finally, I urge you to take the time to review the Portfolio Managers’ Comments and Fund Spotlight sections of this report. All of us are grateful that you have chosen Nuveen Investments as a partner as you pursue your financial goals, and, on behalf of myself and the other members of your Fund’s Board, let me say we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.

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Robert P. Bremner

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July 15, 2008

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Comments

for the Nuveen Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin Municipal Bond Funds

Portfolio managers Scott Romans and Daniel Close examine economic and market conditions, key investment strategies and the performance of the Nuveen Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin Municipal Bond Funds. Scott, who has 8 years of investment experience, began managing the Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin Funds in 2003. Dan who has 9 years of investment experience and began managing the Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan Funds in March 2007.

 

 

 

What factors had the greatest influence on the U.S. economy and the municipal bond market during the twelve-month period ended May 31, 2008?

The U.S. economy weakened noticeably as the year progressed. In the second quarter of 2007, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), a closely watched measure of economic performance, grew at an annual rate of 3.8 percent, followed by a surprisingly robust 4.9 percent annual growth rate in the third quarter. By the final quarter, however, GDP growth shrunk to an annualized 0.6 percent – the slowest quarterly economic expansion since late 2002. The sluggishness continued into the first three months of 2008, with annualized growth of just 1.0 percent during that time. The deteriorating housing market was one factor that had a far-ranging negative impact on the economy. Rising inflation also hurt, with increased food and energy costs weighing down consumer spending. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 4.1 percent in 2007, compared to a more-modest 2.6 percent in 2006. In May 2008 alone, the CPI grew by a surprising 0.8 percent and stood more than 4 percent higher than its level of a year earlier.

These past twelve months proved to be a remarkably volatile period for municipal bond investors. While the period began quietly enough, conditions started to become much more challenging in August 2007. Falling home values led to rising mortgage defaults and significant losses in bonds backed by sub-prime mortgages. Fixed-income investors became more concerned about risk and, in a “flight to quality,” flocked to U.S. Treasury bonds while shunning nearly every other corner of the bond market – including municipal securities, whose prices fell dramatically in August.

While the tax-exempt bond market bounced back in September 2007, conditions once again worsened later in the year and in early 2008. Various municipal bond insurers with indirect exposure to sub-prime loans were downgraded, in many cases causing substantial underperformance in the municipal bonds they guaranteed.

As nervous investors sought to reduce their risk, many began to purchase shorter-duration bonds – meaning those with less price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. These bonds performed the best over this period, aided by an aggressive series of Federal Reserve cuts in short-term interest rates. Conversely, longer-duration bonds, which carry more interest rate risk, did relatively poorly.

In general, lower-rated municipal securities significantly underperformed their higher-rated counterparts in this risk-averse environment, with the market’s high-yield segment faring the worst overall. However, most individual issuers remained financially solid, even as the prices of lower-rated bonds fell. Market conditions stabilized in the period’s final two months, especially among higher-rated bonds.

 

 

Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The views expressed herein represent those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report and are subject to change at any time, based on market conditions and other factors. The Funds disclaim any obligation to advise shareholders of such changes.

 

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Class A Shares—

Average Annual Total Returns

as of 5/31/08

 

     1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

        

A Shares at NAV

   2.70%    3.17%    4.26%

A Shares at Offer

   -1.65%    2.30%    3.81%

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Category Average1

   2.10%    2.78%    3.91%

Lehman Brothers Kansas Municipal Bond Index2

   4.73%    3.46%    4.93%

Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index3

   3.87%    3.67%    5.06%

Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

        

A Shares at NAV

   2.63%    3.52%    4.30%

A Shares at Offer

   -1.67%    2.63%    3.86%

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Category Average1

   2.10%    2.78%    3.91%

Lehman Brothers Kentucky Municipal Bond Index2

   4.43%    3.53%    4.87%

Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index3

   3.87%    3.67%    5.06%

Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

     

A Shares at NAV

   2.17%    3.27%    4.38%

A Shares at Offer

   -2.12%    2.39%    3.93%

Lipper Michigan Municipal Debt Funds Category Average1

   0.50%    2.80%    4.06%

Lehman Brothers Michigan Municipal Bond Index2

   3.99%    3.49%    5.06%

Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index3

   3.87%    3.67%    5.06%

Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

     

A Shares at NAV

   1.59%    3.31%    4.31%

A Shares at Offer

   -2.65%    2.42%    3.87%

Lipper Missouri Municipal Debt Funds Category Average1

   1.38%    2.79%    4.12%

Lehman Brothers Missouri Municipal Bond Index2

   4.06%    3.66%    5.01%

Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index3

   3.87%    3.67%    5.06%
      1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

        

A Shares at NAV

   2.47%    3.24%    4.25%

A Shares at Offer

   -1.81%    2.35%    3.81%

Lipper Ohio Municipal Debt Funds Category Average1

   1.37%    2.76%    3.97%

Lehman Brothers Ohio Municipal Bond Index2

   2.73%    3.19%    4.79%

Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index3

   3.87%    3.67%    5.06%

Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund

        

A Shares at NAV

   2.51%    3.10%    4.18%

A Shares at Offer

   -1.81%    2.21%    3.74%

Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Category Average1

   2.10%    2.78%    3.91%

Lehman Brothers Wisconsin Municipal Bond Index2

   3.94%    4.09%    5.16%

Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index3

   3.87%    3.67%    5.06%

Returns quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Returns at NAV would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Class A shares have a 4.2 percent maximum sales charge. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. For the most recent month-end performance, visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Please see each Fund’s Spotlight Page later in this report for more complete performance data and expense ratios.

 

 

 

 

1 The Lipper category averages shown represent the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the respective categories. The Lipper Michigan Municipal Debt Funds Category Average had 22, 17 and 16 funds, the Lipper Missouri Municipal Debt Funds Category Average had 15, 14 and 12 funds, the Lipper Ohio Municipal Debt Funds Category Average had 34, 29 and 24 funds, and the Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Category Average had 144, 135 and 115 funds for the one-year, five year and ten-year periods ended May 31, 2008, respectively. The returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of dividends, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. You cannot invest directly in a Lipper Category.

 

2 The Lehman Brothers Kansas Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Kansas bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Kentucky Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Kentucky bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Michigan Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Michigan bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Missouri Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Missouri bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Ohio Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Ohio bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Wisconsin Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Wisconsin bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The indexes do not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses and are not available for direct investment.

 

3 The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of a broad range of investment-grade municipal bonds and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. An index is not available for direct investment.

 

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Calendar year 2007 was the third-consecutive year of very heavy municipal bond issuance. Large supplies coupled with significantly reduced demand beginning in late summer served to further depress the market for much of the period. Total new supply in 2007 exceeded $427 billion nationally – a record level that was 10 percent higher than the prior year, itself the third-highest total on record. Municipal issuance slowed markedly, however, in the first five months of 2008, with new supply of $173 billion representing a 6 percent drop compared to the same period in 2007.

Also of note in the municipal market, the U.S. Supreme Court in May 2008 ruled that individual states could continue to offer their residents special tax breaks on municipal bonds issued within their borders. The high court’s decision in Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Davis preserved tax rules in forty-two states, allowing them to continue to exempt from taxation the income their residents earn on in-state municipal bonds while taxing the income earned on municipal bonds issued in other states.

What type of economic environment did the six states profiled in this report experience during the period?

The Kansas economy grew by an estimated 2.8 percent in 2007, down from 4.2 percent the previous year. This growth was well above the national average of 2.0 percent and ranked 20th in the nation overall. Unemployment in Kansas stood at 4.6 percent in May 2008, higher than the state’s 4.2 percent jobless rate the previous year and also ranking 20th in the country. Kansas unemployment was well below the national average of 5.5 percent. The state saw $2.9 billion worth of municipal issuance during the twelve-month reporting period – a 7 percent year-over-year increase, compared to a 2 percent increase nationwide. Much of that supply came in 2007, however, as new Kansas issuance dropped by nearly 14 percent in the first five months of 2008.

 

Although the Kentucky’s fiscal situation remained solid, its economy was hampered by falling employment. Job growth in Kentucky was at its lowest level in more than three years. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 6.2 percent as of May 2008, well above the national average and 0.7 percent higher than the previous year. The Kentucky economy has slowed notably. Contracting employment in the auto manufacturing and coal mining industries outpaced more moderate growth in private-sector service jobs. Although the housing market is not expected to hurt Kentucky as much as other states because of relatively limited sub-prime lending, the state’s credit quality was worse than national trends, making individual delinquencies more likely. Kentucky’s budget for the 2008 fiscal year totaled $9.4 billion. Revenue collections were expected to grow by 2.2 percent, while spending was budgeted to rise by 7.5 percent – an increase that would reduce the state’s liquidity. On the positive side, the state’s budget stabilization fund was $231 million at the end of the 2007 fiscal year, higher than in previous years. Per-capita debt levels were relatively high at $1,211, above Moody’s median level of $787. At period end, Kentucky maintained credit ratings of AAA and Aaa from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively. Kentucky municipal issuance was $4.9 billion during the twelve months ending May 31, 2008, reflecting an 11 percent year-over-year decline.

Michigan’s economy continued to face serious challenges, as the state struggled with manufacturing- and auto-industry-related job cuts. The difficult economic picture has provided significant demographic challenges for the state as well, with population growth remaining almost flat. In both 2007 and 2006, Michigan recorded budget deficits, forcing the state to draw down its general fund as well as the vast majority of its “rainy day” fund. Michigan’s May 2008 unemployment rate was a worst-in-the-nation 8.5 percent – a full three percentage points above the national average. Manufacturing makes up nearly 15 percent of employment in the state, compared to a national

 

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average of about 10 percent. Although the manufacturing sector has been shedding jobs, the state has seen job growth among education, health care, and leisure and hospitality employers. Michigan issued $12.0 billion worth of municipal debt during the reporting period, a 2 percent increase compared to the prior year. Per-capita debt levels in Michigan stood at $739, just below Moody’s median level of $787. The state maintained credit ratings of AA-and Aa3 from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively.

The Missouri economy has contracted as a result of the weak housing market and the national economic slowdown. The manufacturing sector remains difficult, with the 2007 closing of a large Ford plant in St. Louis providing a significant economic blow. While Missouri home prices have held up reasonably well, construction activity remains more than 50 percent below the levels seen in 2006. Positive economic factors for the state included a high level of industrial diversity, relatively attractive business costs, fairly low housing prices compared to other parts of the country, and a relatively central location that facilitates transportation. In contrast, the state continued to have significant exposure to weak manufacturing industries and has been hampered by slow population growth. New supply in the Missouri municipal market totaled $6.3 billion during the past year, a significant 31 percent year-over-year drop. The state’s unemployment rate rose to 6.0 percent in May 2008, up from 4.8 percent the previous year. Between 2006 and 2008, the state ranked 37th nationwide in employment growth, according to Moody’s. At the end of the period, Missouri held credit ratings of AAA and Aaa from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively.

Like Michigan, Ohio’s economy was hampered by its exposure to the declining auto industry and continued to grow only slowly. However, the state’s reliance on automotive employers has declined in recent years, and other sectors – such as education, health care, and leisure and hospitality – have helped pick up the slack. Manufacturing remained a significant employment presence in the state, with the sector making up 14.6 percent of the state’s jobs, compared to a national average of 10.4 percent. In May 2008, the state’s jobless rate was above average at 6.3 percent, up from 5.6 percent a year earlier. The difficult economic circumstances have led to a net population outflow, as residents leave the state to look for employment opportunities elsewhere. Ohio’s budget for fiscal 2008–09 projected a modest decline in revenue collections. During the past twelve months, Ohio issued $16.4 billion worth of municipal debt, a 20 percent increase compared to a national rise of just 2 percent. At period end, the state’s general obligation debt was rated AA+ and Aa1 by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively. Both ratings were reconfirmed late in the reporting period. Per-capita debt levels in the state were moderate at $862, compared to a median level of $787, according to Moody’s.

Wisconsin’s economy grew by just an estimated 1 percent in 2007, down from 1.5 percent in 2006. That performance was faster than the 0.5 percent growth for the Great Lakes region as a whole, and half of the economic expansion seen nationwide during the year. On the positive side, Wisconsin’s May 2008 unemployment rate of 4.4 percent was relatively low compared to the national average of 5.5 percent and ranked 17th in the nation. Unlike many other states, unemployment in the state actually declined by a half-percentage point over the past year. New municipal issuance in Wisconsin was $5.6 billion during the past twelve months, essentially flat compared to the prior year’s supply. Issuance picked up during the first five months of 2008, with a year-over-year increase of 15 percent during that span, compared to a national decline of 6 percent. At period end, Wisconsin’s credit ratings stood at AA- and Aa3 from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively.

How did the Funds perform during this period?

The table on page three provides Class A share total returns for the six Funds for the one-year, five-year, and ten-year periods ending May 31, 2008. Each

 

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Fund’s total returns are compared with the returns of its corresponding Lipper peer fund category and relevant Lehman Brothers indexes.

All six Funds saw their Class A shares at net asset value (NAV) outperform their respective Lipper peer groups over the twelve month period, while underperforming their respective state and the national Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Indexes. The factors determining the performance of each Fund are discussed later in this report.

What strategies were used to manage the Funds during the period? How did these strategies influence performance?

All six Funds continued to employ the same fundamental investment strategies and tactics used in previous years, although our ability to implement those strategies depended on the individual characteristics of the six portfolios as well as market conditions within each state. Below we outline our specific approaches to managing the Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin Funds, as well as discuss noteworthy factors influencing each Fund’s performance.

Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

The Kansas Fund was helped by its credit quality allocation. Specifically, the Fund was relatively overweighted in AAA-rated bonds. These performed very well in relative terms, as cautious investors steered toward higher-quality issues. In addition, the Fund had only modest exposure to municipal bond insurers whose credit ratings were downgraded during the period. This positioning further contributed to performance, as did an underweighting in non-rated securities, which were hurt by weakness in the credit market. The Fund also owned a number of higher-coupon, shorter-dated bonds that performed very well.

In contrast, the Fund was hurt in relative terms by its overexposure to housing bonds subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Many of the bonds in this category tend to be lower-rated, and being overrepresented in them was a negative. However, many of the individual AMT bonds we owned were solid performers in relative terms, helping counterbalance the overall AMT-related underperformance. Another negative for the Fund was its relatively high exposure to non-AMT housing bonds – a significant portion of the Kansas municipal market. When premium-coupon housing bonds were called at their par values during the period, it led to their underperformance as the proceeds were invested in lower yielding securities.

Trading activity was relatively limited. Early in the period, we found a number of lower-rated health care issues, which enabled us to obtain slightly better yields in this sector relative to comparable structures elsewhere in the market. While we believed these bonds offered good long-term values, they underperformed shortly after we bought them, following the municipal market’s significant downturn in August 2007. As market volatility resurfaced at various points through the period, these conditions provided us with additional opportunities to add other lower-rated credits at attractive prices.

Other recent purchases included school district and other high-grade bonds that we believed could better maintain their prices, even in the volatile market environment. To fund our purchases, we primarily used the proceeds of housing bond calls, of which we experienced a significant number during the past year.

Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

The Kentucky Fund’s performance benefited from its duration positioning, with an underweighting in the relatively poor-performing long end of the yield curve boosting comparative results. This positioning helped compensate for a more-modest allocation to shorter-duration bonds, as owning more of these strong-performing securities would have been favorable for performance. The Fund also benefited when certain holdings were advance refunded4 – a process that resulted in significant

 

 

4 Advance refundings, also known as pre-refundings or refinancings, occur when an issuer sells new bonds and uses the proceeds to fund principal and interest payments of older existing bonds. This process often results in lower borrowing costs for bond issuers.

 

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price appreciation – and from the performance of many of the portfolio’s individual higher-rated positions.

Another helpful influence was the Fund’s derivative position, which we implemented to manage the Fund’s duration (meaning its price sensitivity to changes in interest rates) within our target range. We invested small portions of the Fund in both forward swaps and U.S. Treasury futures. With these derivative positions we were able to reduce the portfolio’s volatility and manage its duration without being forced to sell positions in the portfolio that we believed were attractive. These derivative instruments outperformed the municipal market generally and added to the Fund’s total returns.

An overweight in BBB-rated bonds – which underperformed as investors became increasingly concerned about taking on credit risk – modestly hampered performance. Specifically, some of our lower-rated health care and higher education bonds lagged, as did a small position in tobacco bonds. Similarly, being relatively underexposed to tax-supported bonds – a generally higher-rated category that gained ground during the period – also detracted from overall performance.

Many of our recent purchases were bonds from higher-quality sectors, which we favored for their defensive characteristics and potential to continue to do fairly well even in a deteriorating economy. For example, we purchased higher quality school district, electric utility, higher-education, and water/sewer bonds. We also added a non-rated general obligation (GO) issue – a rare type of structure that performed well during the period – as well as a lower-rated industrial development revenue (IDR) bond. To fund purchases, we used proceeds from bond calls. We also sold some of our advance refunded bonds because we believed they offered more-limited appreciation prospects than the positions we were adding.

In addition to the derivative instruments noted earlier, we owned inverse floating rate trusts early in the period in an attempt to maintain the Fund’s duration at desired levels,. As market conditions became more volatile, however, it was becoming economically undesirable to maintain these trusts – leading us to eliminate all but one of the Fund’s floater positions in the period’s final months.

Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

Duration positioning helped the relative performance of the Michigan Fund, with an underweighting in poor-performing longer maturities providing the most comparative advantage. Also, the Fund had positive performance from its BBB allocation. However, many of the Fund’s holdings that were rated below investment grade underperformed, as investors became more cautious about credit risk. Bonds in such predominantly lower-rated categories such as health care, charter schools, and continuing care retirement centers all lost ground. One example was the Fund’s position in North Oakland Medical Center bonds issued for Pontiac Hospital. This issuer experienced financial difficulties and saw its bonds marked down significantly.

On the positive side, certain bonds in the portfolio were advance refunded, causing significant price appreciation that added to total returns. The Fund also had a healthy overall allocation to previously advance refunded bonds as well as other AAA-rated securities – two categories that benefited greatly from their high degree of credit quality and short maturities.

Overall, our management approach was relatively defensive – a prudent strategy, in our view, given Michigan’s particular economic challenges. We continued to deemphasize issuers from the vulnerable Detroit area and largely focused new purchases on high-quality school districts in the western and central part of the state. We also invested in high-quality water/sewer bonds as well as various revenue bonds backed by high-quality Michigan taxing authorities. We were cautious about adding new lower-rated bonds to the portfolio, although the periodic dislocations in the municipal market did provide attractive opportunities to invest in selected uninsured health care issues.

 

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To fund new purchases, we used the proceeds of bond calls. We also sold some of our advance refunded bonds because of their reduced future performance potential. Concerns about long-term credit quality also led us to sell one of our charter school positions, which we believed we were able to do so at a favorable price.

Another way we took advantage of volatile market conditions was to participate in the auction rate securities market, which experienced significant dislocations in the period’s final months. Because of their extremely short durations, auction rate securities have traditionally been far more popular with money market managers than municipal bond managers. But demand for these issues dried up along with the credit market, and their yields rose to unprecedented levels. We thus saw a unique opportunity to buy these bonds at extremely attractive prices and yields.

As in the Kentucky Fund, we did maintain a modest derivative position in a forward swap, as well as several inverse floating rate securities. These holdings enabled us to manage the portfolio’s volatility as well as keep our duration within our target range.

Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

A relative overweighting in BBB-rated and non-rated bonds hampered the performance of the Missouri Fund. Further detracting from the period’s results was our under-representation in bonds with underlying AAA and AA credit ratings – the market’s best overall recent performers. In addition, the portfolio also included a relatively large allocation to bonds backed by municipal bond insurance companies Radian Group (RAAI) and ACA Capital Holdings (ACA). Both saw their ratings downgraded, causing price weakness in the bonds they insured.

On the positive side, while lower-rated bonds underperformed as a group, the Fund did benefit from certain individual lower-rated positions that did well in relative terms. In addition, the Fund benefited from owning bonds offering high levels of coupon income and short effective maturities. Specifically, these included a number of our advance refunded securities as well as single-family housing bonds with short-term call dates.

When making new purchases, we generally favored higher-quality, more-defensive issues that we believed could better withstand a return to volatile market conditions. At the same time, we were also taking advantage of opportunities to buy fundamentally sound lower-rated bonds trading at unusually attractive prices. Most of our purchases offered high coupon interest and relatively long maturities – enabling us to lock in value for an extended time. In early March, for example, we were able to obtain an investment-grade Puerto Rico bond issue yielding more than 6 percent. We felt this was an exceptionally attractive value for an investment-grade bond. To fund our purchases, we sold a variety of higher-rated bonds with lower embedded yields. These included school district bonds, which we were able to sell for good prices because of strong demand from individual investors.

After the municipal market’s August 2007 dislocation, we conducted a variety of bond transactions. We exchanged certain longer-dated holdings that had been purchased in much-lower-interest-rate environments for others offering similar structures and risk but much better yields. With these moves, we were able to increase the Fund’s income-generation ability without adding to its overall risk profile.

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

Credit quality allocation modestly helped the Ohio Fund’s performance. It also benefited from allocations to higher-quality categories such as utilities and advance refunded bonds, although being somewhat underrepresented in tax-supported bonds – a strong-performing sector – detracted from overall results, as did being mildly overweighted in industrial development revenue (IDR) bonds, many of which are lower-rated.

Our weakest individual performers included lower-rated continuing care retirement center bonds and

 

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health care issues. Exposure to lower-rated Ohio tobacco bonds also detracted from relative performance. On the positive side, several of our holdings were advance refunded, which caused an increase in their prices. In addition, the portfolio’s higher-quality, shorter-duration bonds performed well, as these benefited from investors’ flight to quality.

Much of our investment activity during the past year consisted of buying higher-rated bonds, which we favored for their defensive characteristics. For example, we bought a number of general obligation (GO) bonds issued to fund school district projects. Other high-quality purchases included water/sewer bonds, electric utility bonds and an AA-rated health care issue. Recent lower-rated purchases included an attractively priced industrial development revenue (IDR) issue as well as Ohio tobacco bonds. The latter came to market as part of a multibillion-dollar bond issue in the first half of the period.

For most of this period, the Fund’s duration was at the lower end of its target range. Accordingly, toward the end of the period, we established a modest derivative position in a U.S. Treasury future. This addition allowed us to keep our level of interest rate sensitivity at our desired level without requiring us to sell positions we found attractive. We also owned inverse floating rate trusts for duration-management purposes, although increasingly volatile market conditions led us to eliminate these trusts from the portfolio before period end.

Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund

The performance of the Wisconsin Fund was greatly helped by its substantial allocation to the market’s highest-rated bonds. In addition, because of the relative lack of lower-rated bond issuance in Wisconsin, the Fund was significantly underexposed to BBB-rated and non-rated debt. Having fewer of these underperforming securities was helpful for its relative returns. Also helping was the Fund’s significant underexposure to bonds backed by downgraded municipal bond insurers as well some of very-high-coupon, short-maturity positions – including a number of bonds that had been pre-refunded in prior years.

On the negative side, the Fund’s duration positioning detracted from relative performance. Because of the type of issuance that comes to market in Wisconsin, we tended to be overweighted in long-duration bonds – those with the greatest sensitivity to interest rate changes – which performed relatively poorly. We also were underexposed to bonds with durations between three and seven years – a much-better-performing segment of the yield curve.

As we have discussed in past reports, it can be challenging for portfolio managers to find enough supply of suitable Wisconsin bonds to purchase. We did buy some shorter-dated, lower-coupon bonds in the secondary market. But generally, issuance of in-state bonds was even scarcer than usual during the past year. Once again, we looked to the Puerto Rico market to add the types of bond structures that best enabled us to achieve our portfolio management goals. (U.S. territorial bonds are generally fully tax-exempt in all fifty United States.) We purchased a number of higher-quality, premium-coupon issues with 20-to-30-year maturities. While our exposure to U.S. territorial securities increased during the twelve-month period, we remained active in looking for new opportunities in the Wisconsin market and will not hesitate to increase our exposure to in-state debt as suitable opportunities present themselves.

Dividend Information

All share classes of the Kansas Fund saw a November 2007 increase to their monthly tax-free dividend. The Class B shares of the Kentucky Fund experienced a dividend increase in May 2008, while the Fund’s Class C shares saw a dividend increase in August 2007. All share classes of the Michigan Fund had a dividend decrease in February 2008. Dividends rose for the Missouri Fund’s Class B and Class C shares in May 2008. All share classes of the Ohio Fund experienced a dividend decrease in August 2007, while all share classes of the Wisconsin Fund saw a February 2008 dividend decrease.

 

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However, the Wisconsin Fund’s Class B shares also experienced a dividend increase in May 2008.

Each Fund seeks to pay dividends at a rate that reflects the past and projected performance of the Fund. To permit a Fund to maintain a more stable monthly dividend, the Fund may pay dividends at a rate that may be more or less than the amount of net investment income actually earned by the Fund during the period. If the Fund has cumulatively earned more than it has paid in dividends, it will hold the excess in reserve as undistributed net investment income (UNII) as part of the Fund’s net asset value. Conversely, if the Fund has cumulatively paid in dividends more than it has earned, the excess will constitute a negative UNII that will likewise be reflected in the Fund’s net asset value. Each Fund will, over time, pay all its net investment income as dividends to shareholders.

As of May 31, 2008, all six Funds in this report had positive UNII balances for tax purposes. The Kansas Fund had a positive UNII balance and the Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin Funds had negative UNII balances for financial statement purposes.

 

Recent Developments Regarding Bond Insurance Companies

The portfolios of investments reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. During the period covered by this report, each of these insures experienced one or more rating reductions by at least one or more rating agencies. Subsequent to May 31, 2008, at least one rating agency further reduced their rating and at least one rating agency had withdrawn their rating for AMBAC-insured and MBIA-insured bonds. At the time this report was prepared, at least one rating agency has placed each of these insurers on “negative credit watch”, which may presage one or more rating reductions for such insurer or insurers in the future. If one or more insurers’ ratings are reduced by these rating agencies, it would likely reduce the effective rating of many of the bonds insured by that insurer or insurers. It is important to note that municipal bonds historically have had a very low rate of default.

 

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Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

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Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

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The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares.

The index comparisons show the change in value of a $10,000 investment in the Class A shares of the Nuveen Funds compared with their relevant Lehman Brothers index. Returns would be different for the other share classes. The Lehman Brothers Kansas Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Kansas bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Kentucky Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Kentucky bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of a broad range of investment-grade municipal bonds. The indexes do not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses and are not available for direct investment. The Nuveen Funds’ returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and the Funds’ returns at the offer price depicted in the charts reflect the initial maximum sales charge applicable to Class A shares (4.20%) and all ongoing Fund expenses. The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance shown.

 

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Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

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Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

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The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares.

The index comparisons show the change in value of a $10,000 investment in the Class A shares of the Nuveen Funds compared with their relevant Lehman Brothers index. Returns would be different for the other share classes. The Lehman Brothers Michigan Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Michigan bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Missouri Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Missouri bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of a broad range of investment-grade municipal bonds. The indexes do not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses and are not available for direct investment. The Nuveen Funds’ returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and the Funds’ returns at the offer price depicted in the charts reflect the initial maximum sales charge applicable to Class A shares (4.20%) and all ongoing Fund expenses. The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance shown.

 

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Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

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Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

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The graphs do not reflect the deduction of taxes, such as state and local income taxes or capital gains taxes, that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares.

The index comparisons show the change in value of a $10,000 investment in the Class A shares of the Nuveen Funds compared with their relevant Lehman Brothers index. Returns would be different for the other share classes. The Lehman Brothers Ohio Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Ohio bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Wisconsin Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of investment grade, tax-exempt Wisconsin bonds with maturities of two years or greater. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of a broad range of investment-grade municipal bonds. The indexes do not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses and are not available for direct investment. The Nuveen Funds’ returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and the Funds’ returns at the offer price depicted in the charts reflect the initial maximum sales charge applicable to Class A shares (4.20%) and all ongoing Fund expenses. The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance shown.

 

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Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Quick Facts                
     A Shares   B Shares1   C Shares   I Shares1

Fund Symbol

  FKSTX   FBKSX   FCKSX   FRKSX

NAV

  $10.23   $10.14   $10.23   $10.27

Latest Monthly Dividend2

  $0.0355   $0.0290   $0.0310   $0.0375

Latest Capital Gain Distribution3

  $0.0243   $0.0243   $0.0243   $0.0243

Inception Date

  1/09/92   2/19/97   2/11/97   2/25/97

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Class A shares have a 4.2% maximum sales charge. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares have a CDSC that begins at 5% for redemptions during the first year and declines periodically to 0% over the following five years. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than one year, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors. Returns reflect an expense limitation by the Fund’s investment adviser.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.70%      -1.65%

5-Year

   3.17%      2.30%

10-Year

   4.26%      3.81%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.95%      -1.99%

5-Year

   2.41%      2.24%

10-Year

   3.64%      3.64%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.17%       

5-Year

   2.62%       

10-Year

   3.68%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.83%       

5-Year

   3.38%       

10-Year

   4.46%       
Tax-Free Yields            
A Shares    NAV      Offer

Dividend Yield4

   4.16%      3.99%

30-Day Yield4

   3.85%     

SEC 30-Day Yield4,5

        3.69%

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5,6

   5.71%      5.47%
B Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.43%       

30-Day Yield4

   3.10%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.60%       
C Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.64%       

30-Day Yield4

   3.30%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.90%       
I Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   4.38%       

SEC 30-Day Yield4

   4.05%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   6.01%       
Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08

 

A Shares

   NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.20%      -2.07%

5-Year

   3.12%      2.23%

10-Year

   4.12%      3.68%

 

B Shares

   w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.54%      -2.37%

5-Year

   2.37%      2.20%

10-Year

   3.50%      3.50%

 

C Shares

   NAV        

1-Year

   1.67%       

5-Year

   2.57%       

10-Year

   3.55%       

 

I Shares

   NAV        

1-Year

   2.33%       

5-Year

   3.32%       

10-Year

   4.32%       

 

Portfolio Statistics     

Net Assets ($000)

   $124,363

Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)

   17.85

Average Duration

   5.91

 

Expense Ratios                   
Share Class    Gross
Expense
Ratios
     Net
Expense
Ratios
     As of
Date

Class A

   0.85%      0.84%      5/31/07

Class B

   1.61%      1.59%      5/31/07

Class C

   1.40%      1.39%      5/31/07

Class I

   0.65%      0.63%      5/31/07

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses including management fees and other fees and expenses. The Net Expense Ratios reflect a custodian fee credit from the custodian bank whereby certain fees and expenses are reduced by credits earned on the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. There is no guarantee that the Fund will earn such credits in the future. Absent the credit, the Net Expense Ratios would be higher and total returns would be less.

 

 

 

1 Effective May 1, 2008 Class B Shares will only be issued upon exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares. See the Fund’s prospectus for more information.

 

2 Paid June 2, 2008. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period ended May 31, 2008.

 

3 Paid December 5, 2007. Capital gains are subject to federal taxation.

 

4 Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the appropriate price per share. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. The 30-Day Yield is computed under the same formula but is based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.

 

5 The SEC 30-Day Yield and Taxable-Equivalent Yield on A Shares at NAV applies only to A Shares purchased at no-load pursuant to the Fund’s policy permitting waiver of the A Share load in certain specified circumstances.

 

6 The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 32.6%.

 

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Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Bond Credit Quality1,2

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Industries2

Tax Obligation/Limited

   26.5%

Health Care

   23.9%

Housing/Single Family

   19.8%

Tax Obligation/General

   8.3%

Water and Sewer

   6.6%

Other

   14.9%

 

1 The percentages shown in the foregoing chart may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

2 As a percentage of total investments as of May 31, 2008. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period.

The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other Funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                    Hypothetical Performance
    Actual Performance   (5% annualized return before expenses)
     A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares   A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares

Beginning Account Value (12/01/07)

  $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value (5/31/08)

  $ 1,005.70   $ 1,001.90   $ 1,003.10   $ 1,006.90   $ 1,020.75   $ 1,016.95   $ 1,017.95   $ 1,021.70

Expenses Incurred During Period

  $ 4.26   $ 8.06   $ 7.06   $ 3.31   $ 4.29   $ 8.12   $ 7.11   $ 3.34

For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .85%, 1.61%, 1.41% and .66% for Classes A, B, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Quick Facts                
     A Shares   B Shares1   C Shares   I Shares1

Fund Symbol

  FKYTX   FKYBX   FKYCX   FKYRX

NAV

  $10.78   $10.79   $10.79   $10.79

Latest Monthly Dividend2

  $0.0365   $0.0300   $0.0315   $0.0380

Latest Capital Gain and Ordinary Income Distribution3

  $0.0246   $0.0246   $0.0246   $0.0246

Inception Date

  5/04/87   2/05/97   10/04/93   2/07/97

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Class A shares have a 4.2% maximum sales charge. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares have a CDSC that begins at 5% for redemptions during the first year and declines periodically to 0% over the following five years. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than one year, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors. Returns reflect an expense limitation by the Fund’s investment adviser.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.63%      -1.67%

5-Year

   3.52%      2.63%

10-Year

   4.30%      3.86%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.85%      -2.09%

5-Year

   2.76%      2.59%

10-Year

   3.68%      3.68%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.15%       

5-Year

   2.97%       

10-Year

   3.75%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.90%       

5-Year

   3.75%       

10-Year

   4.52%       
Tax-Free Yields            
A Shares    NAV      Offer

Dividend Yield4

   4.06%      3.89%

30-Day Yield4

   3.59%     

SEC 30-Day Yield4,5

        3.44%

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5,6

   5.30%      5.08%
B Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.34%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.84%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.19%       
C Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.50%       

30-Day Yield4

   3.04%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.49%       
I Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   4.23%       

SEC 30-Day Yield4

   3.79%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   5.60%       
Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.05%      -2.26%

5-Year

   3.33%      2.46%

10-Year

   4.16%      3.71%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.37%      -2.55%

5-Year

   2.57%      2.40%

10-Year

   3.54%      3.54%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.49%       

5-Year

   2.76%       

10-Year

   3.59%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.32%       

5-Year

   3.54%       

10-Year

   4.36%       

 

Portfolio Statistics     

Net Assets ($000)

   $421,899

Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)

   14.17

Average Duration

   5.86

 

Expense Ratios                   
Share Class    Gross
Expense
Ratios
     Net
Expense
Ratios
     As of
Date

Class A

   0.90%      0.89%      5/31/07

Class B

   1.65%      1.65%      5/31/07

Class C

   1.45%      1.44%      5/31/07

Class I

   0.70%      0.69%      5/31/07

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses including management fees and other fees and expenses. The Net Expense Ratios reflect a custodian fee credit from the custodian bank whereby certain fees and expenses are reduced by credits earned on the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. There is no guarantee that the Fund will earn such credits in the future. Absent the credit, the Net Expense Ratios would be higher and total returns would be less.

 

 

 

1 Effective May 1, 2008 Class B Shares will only be issued upon exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares. See the Fund’s prospectus for more information.

 

2 Paid June 2, 2008. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period ended May 31, 2008.

 

3 Paid December 5, 2007. Capital gains and/or ordinary income are subject to federal taxation.

 

4 Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the appropriate price per share. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. The 30-Day Yield is computed under the same formula but is based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.

 

5 The SEC 30-Day Yield and Taxable-Equivalent Yield on A Shares at NAV applies only to A Shares purchased at no-load pursuant to the Fund’s policy permitting waiver of the A Share load in certain specified circumstances.

 

6 The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate 32.3%.

 

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Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Bond Credit Quality1,2

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Industries2

Tax Obligation/Limited

   24.8%

U.S. Guaranteed

   14.8%

Utilities

   11.9%

Water and Sewer

   11.1%

Health Care

   10.8%

Tax Obligation/General

   8.9%

Education and Civic Organizations

   5.3%

Other

   12.4%
1 The percentages shown in the foregoing chart may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

2 As a percentage of total investments, excluding derivative transactions, as of May 31, 2008. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period.

The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other Funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                    Hypothetical Performance
    Actual Performance   (5% annualized return before expenses)
     A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares   A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares

Beginning Account Value (12/01/07)

  $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value (5/31/08)

  $ 1,004.20   $ 1,000.30   $ 1,002.30   $ 1,005.90   $ 1,020.78   $ 1,017.03   $ 1,018.03   $ 1,021.78

Expenses Incurred During Period

  $ 4.23   $ 7.97   $ 6.98   $ 3.23   $ 4.26   $ 8.04   $ 7.03   $ 3.26

For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .84%, 1.59%, 1.39% and .64% for Classes A, B, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Annual Report    Page 17


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Quick Facts                
     A Shares   B Shares1   C Shares   I Shares1

Fund Symbol

  FMITX   FMIBX   FLMCX   NMMIX

NAV

  $11.15   $11.17   $11.15   $11.15

Latest Monthly Dividend2

  $0.0385   $0.0320   $0.0335   $0.0405

Latest Capital Gain Distribution3

  $0.0321   $0.0321   $0.0321   $0.0321

Inception Date

  6/27/85   2/03/97   6/22/93   2/03/97

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Class A shares have a 4.2% maximum sales charge. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares have a CDSC that begins at 5% for redemptions during the first year and declines periodically to 0% over the following five years. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than one year, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors. Returns reflect an expense limitation by the Fund’s investment adviser.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.17%      -2.12%

5-Year

   3.27%      2.39%

10-Year

   4.38%      3.93%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.41%      -2.49%

5-Year

   2.49%      2.33%

10-Year

   3.74%      3.74%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.67%       

5-Year

   2.72%       

10-Year

   3.80%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.39%       

5-Year

   3.48%       

10-Year

   4.58%       
Tax-Free Yields            
A Shares    NAV      Offer

Dividend Yield4

   4.14%      3.97%

30-Day Yield4

   3.36%     

SEC 30-Day Yield4,5

        3.22%

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5,6

   4.88%      4.67%
B Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.44%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.61%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   3.79%       
C Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.61%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.81%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.08%       
I Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   4.36%       

SEC 30-Day Yield4

   3.56%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   5.17%       
Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   1.59%      -2.71%

5-Year

   3.19%      2.30%

10-Year

   4.21%      3.76%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   0.85%      -3.04%

5-Year

   2.43%      2.26%

10-Year

   3.59%      3.59%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.10%       

5-Year

   2.62%       

10-Year

   3.65%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.81%       

5-Year

   3.38%       

10-Year

   4.42%       

 

Portfolio Statistics

Net Assets ($000)

   $218,690

Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)

   15.25

Average Duration

   5.89

 

Expense Ratios                   
Share Class    Gross
Expense
Ratios
     Net
Expense
Ratios
     As of
Date

Class A

   0.91%      0.90%      5/31/07

Class B

   1.67%      1.65%      5/31/07

Class C

   1.46%      1.45%      5/31/07

Class I

   0.71%      0.70%      5/31/07

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses including management fees and other fees and expenses. The Net Expense Ratios reflect a custodian fee credit from the custodian bank whereby certain fees and expenses are reduced by credits earned on the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. There is no guarantee that the Fund will earn such credits in the future. Absent the credit, the Net Expense Ratios would be higher and total returns would be less.

 

 

 

1 Effective May 1, 2008 Class B Shares will only be issued upon exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares. See the Fund’s prospectus for more information.

 

2 Paid June 2, 2008. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period ended May 31, 2008.

 

3 Paid December 5, 2007. Capital gains are subject to federal taxation.

 

4 Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the appropriate price per share. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. The 30-Day Yield is computed under the same formula but is based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.

 

5 The SEC 30-Day Yield and Taxable-Equivalent Yield on A Shares at NAV applies only to A Shares purchased at no-load pursuant to the Fund’s policy permitting waiver of the A Share load in certain specified circumstances.

 

6 The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.1%.

 

Annual Report    Page 18


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Bond Credit Quality1,2

LOGO

 

Industries2

Tax Obligation/General

   34.6%

Tax Obligation/Limited

   14.8%

U.S. Guaranteed

   13.5%

Water and Sewer

   11.8%

Health Care

   9.3%

Utilities

   5.6%

Other

   10.4%

 

1 The percentages shown in the foregoing chart may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

2 As a percentage of total investments, excluding derivative transactions, as of May 31, 2008. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period.

The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other Funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                    Hypothetical Performance
    Actual Performance   (5% annualized return before expenses)
     A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares   A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares

Beginning Account Value (12/01/07)

  $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value (5/31/08)

  $ 1,001.50   $ 997.80   $ 999.50   $ 1,002.60   $ 1,020.75   $ 1,017.00   $ 1,018.00   $ 1,021.75

Expenses Incurred During Period

  $ 4.25   $ 7.99   $ 7.00   $ 3.25   $ 4.29   $ 8.07   $ 7.06   $ 3.29

For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .85%, 1.60%, 1.40% and .65% for Classes A, B, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Annual Report    Page 19


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Quick Facts                
     A Shares   B Shares1   C Shares   I Shares1

Fund Symbol

  FMOTX   FMMBX   FMOCX   FMMRX

NAV

  $10.73   $10.74   $10.72   $10.73

Latest Monthly Dividend2

  $0.0375   $0.0310   $0.0330   $0.0395

Latest Capital Gain and Ordinary Income Distribution3

  $0.0198   $0.0198   $0.0198   $0.0198

Inception Date

  8/03/87   2/06/97   2/02/94   2/19/97

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Class A shares have a 4.2% maximum sales charge. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares have a CDSC that begins at 5% for redemptions during the first year and declines periodically to 0% over the following five years. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than one year, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors. Returns reflect an expense limitation by the Fund’s investment adviser.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   1.59%      -2.65%

5-Year

   3.31%      2.42%

10-Year

   4.31%      3.87%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   0.81%      -3.08%

5-Year

   2.55%      2.38%

10-Year

   3.68%      3.68%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.03%       

5-Year

   2.76%       

10-Year

   3.74%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.81%       

5-Year

   3.51%       

10-Year

   4.51%       
Tax-Free Yields            
A Shares    NAV      Offer

Dividend Yield4

   4.19%      4.02%

30-Day Yield4

   4.64%     

SEC 30-Day Yield4,5

        4.44%

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5,6

   6.85%      6.56%
B Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.46%       

30-Day Yield4

   3.89%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   5.75%       
C Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.69%       

30-Day Yield4

   4.09%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   6.04%       
I Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   4.42%       

SEC 30-Day Yield4

   4.84%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   7.15%       
Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08

 

A Shares

   NAV      Offer

1-Year

   1.00%      -3.25%

5-Year

   3.20%      2.32%

10-Year

   4.15%      3.71%

 

B Shares

   w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   0.32%      -3.55%

5-Year

   2.44%      2.27%

10-Year

   3.54%      3.54%

 

C Shares

   NAV        

1-Year

   0.45%       

5-Year

   2.63%       

10-Year

   3.58%       

 

I Shares

   NAV        

1-Year

   1.22%       

5-Year

   3.42%       

10-Year

   4.36%       

 

Portfolio Statistics

Net Assets ($000)

   $225,675

Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)

   16.09

Average Duration

   6.85

 

Expense Ratios                   
Share Class    Gross
Expense
Ratios
     Net
Expense
Ratios
     As of
Date

Class A

   0.88%      0.87%      5/31/07

Class B

   1.63%      1.61%      5/31/07

Class C

   1.43%      1.42%      5/31/07

Class I

   0.68%      0.67%      5/31/07

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses including management fees and other fees and expenses. The Net Expense Ratios reflect a custodian fee credit from the custodian bank whereby certain fees and expenses are reduced by credits earned on the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. There is no guarantee that the Fund will earn such credits in the future. Absent the credit, the Net Expense Ratios would be higher and total returns would be less.

 

 

 

1 Effective May 1, 2008 Class B Shares will only be issued upon exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares. See the Fund’s prospectus for more information.

 

2 Paid June 2, 2008. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period ended May 31, 2008.

 

3 Paid December 5, 2007. Capital gains and/or ordinary income are subject to federal taxation.

 

4 Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the appropriate price per share. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. The 30-Day Yield is computed under the same formula but is based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.

 

5 The SEC 30-Day Yield and Taxable-Equivalent Yield on A Shares at NAV applies only to A Shares purchased at no-load pursuant to the Fund’s policy permitting waiver of the A Share load in certain specified circumstances.

 

6 The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 32.3%.

 

Annual Report    Page 20


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Bond Credit Quality1,2

LOGO

Industries2

Tax Obligation/Limited

   18.9%

Tax Obligation/General

   17.8%

Health Care

   13.0%

Water and Sewer

   7.4%

U.S. Guaranteed

   6.6%

Long-Term Care

   5.8%

Education and Civic Organizations

   5.4%

Housing/Single Family

   5.4%

Consumer Staples

   5.2%

Other

   14.5%
1 The percentages shown in the foregoing chart may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

2 As a percentage of total investments as of May 31, 2008. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period.

The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other Funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                    Hypothetical Performance
    Actual Performance   (5% annualized return before expenses)
     A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares   A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares

Beginning Account Value (12/01/07)

  $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value (5/31/08)

  $ 999.80   $ 995.90   $ 997.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,020.69   $ 1,016.94   $ 1,017.94   $ 1,021.69

Expenses Incurred During Period

  $ 4.31   $ 8.05   $ 7.05   $ 3.31   $ 4.36   $ 8.13   $ 7.13   $ 3.35

For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .86%, 1.61%, 1.41% and .66% for Classes A, B, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Annual Report    Page 21


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Quick Facts                
     A Shares   B Shares1   C Shares   I Shares1

Fund Symbol

  FOHTX   FOHBX   FOHCX   NXOHX

NAV

  $10.99   $10.97   $10.96   $10.97

Latest Monthly Dividend2

  $0.0380   $0.0310   $0.0330   $0.0400

Latest Capital Gain Distribution3

  $0.0735   $0.0735   $0.0735   $0.0735

Inception Date

  6/27/85   2/03/97   8/03/93   2/03/97

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Class A shares have a 4.2% maximum sales charge. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares have a CDSC that begins at 5% for redemptions during the first year and declines periodically to 0% over the following five years. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than one year, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors. Returns reflect an expense limitation by the Fund’s investment adviser.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/08
A Shares    NAV     

 

Offer

1-Year

   2.47%      -1.81%

5-Year

   3.24%      2.35%

10-Year

   4.25%      3.81%
B Shares    w/o CDSC     

 

 

w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.61%      -2.29%

5-Year

   2.47%      2.30%

10-Year

   3.64%      3.64%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.93%       

5-Year

   2.69%       

10-Year

   3.69%       
I Shares   

 

NAV

       

1-Year

   2.60%       

5-Year

   3.44%       

10-Year

   4.47%       
Tax-Free Yields
A Shares    NAV      Offer

Dividend Yield4

   4.15%      3.98%

30-Day Yield4

   3.54%     

SEC 30-Day Yield4,5

        3.39%

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5,6

   5.21%      4.99%
B Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.39%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.79%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.11%       
C Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.61%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.99%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.40%       
I Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   4.38%       

SEC 30-Day Yield4

   3.75%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   5.52%       
Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08

 

 

A Shares

   NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.07%      -2.22%

5-Year

   3.18%      2.30%

10-Year

   4.12%      3.68%

 

B Shares

   w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.21%      -2.67%

5-Year

   2.41%      2.24%

10-Year

   3.51%      3.51%

 

C Shares

   NAV        

1-Year

   1.53%       

5-Year

   2.63%       

10-Year

   3.56%       

 

 

I Shares

   NAV        

1-Year

   2.21%       

5-Year

   3.38%       

10-Year

   4.33%       

 

Portfolio Statistics

Net Assets ($000)

   $517,707

Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)

   14.74

Average Duration

   5.67

 

Expense Ratios                   
Share Class    Gross
Expense
Ratios
     Net
Expense
Ratios
     As of
Date

Class A

   0.98%      0.98%      5/31/07

Class B

   1.73%      1.73%      5/31/07

Class C

   1.53%      1.53%      5/31/07

Class I

   0.78%      0.78%      5/31/07

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses including management fees and other fees and expenses.

 

 

1 Effective May 1, 2008 Class B Shares will only be issued upon exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares. See the Fund’s prospectus for more information.

 

2 Paid June 2, 2008. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period ended May 31, 2008.

 

3 Paid December 5, 2007. Capital gains are subject to federal taxation.

 

4 Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the appropriate price per share. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. The 30-Day Yield is computed under the same formula but is based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.

 

5 The SEC 30-Day Yield and Taxable-Equivalent Yield on A Shares at NAV applies only to A Shares purchased at no-load pursuant to the Fund’s policy permitting waiver of the A Share load in certain specified circumstances.

 

6 The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 32.1%.

 

Annual Report    Page 22


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Bond Credit Quality1,2

LOGO

Industries2

Tax Obligation/General

   21.3%

U.S. Guaranteed

   20.6%

Tax Obligation/Limited

   13.0%

Health Care

   9.6%

Education and Civic Organizations

   8.0%

Utilities

   6.9%

Water and Sewer

   6.1%

Other

   14.5%
1 The percentages shown in the foregoing chart may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

2 As a percentage of total investments, excluding derivative transactions, as of May 31, 2008. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period.

The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other Funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                    Hypothetical Performance
    Actual Performance   (5% annualized return before expenses)
     A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares   A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares

Beginning Account Value (12/01/07)

  $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value (5/31/08)

  $ 1,004.80   $ 1,001.00   $ 1,002.10   $ 1,005.90   $ 1,020.71   $ 1,016.96   $ 1,017.96   $ 1,021.71

Expenses Incurred During Period

  $ 4.30   $ 8.05   $ 7.05   $ 3.30   $ 4.34   $ 8.11   $ 7.11   $ 3.33

For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .86%, 1.61%, 1.41% and .66% for Classes A, B, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Annual Report    Page 23


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Quick Facts                
     A Shares   B Shares1   C Shares   I Shares1

Fund Symbol

  FWIAX   FWIBX   FWICX   FWIRX

NAV

  $10.09   $10.12   $10.11   $10.12

Latest Monthly Dividend2

  $0.0310   $0.0250   $0.0265   $0.0330

Latest Capital Gain and Ordinary Income Distribution3

  $0.0156   $0.0156   $0.0156   $0.0156

Inception Date

  6/01/94   2/25/97   2/25/97   2/25/97

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charge were included. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Income is generally exempt from regular federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Returns reflect differences in sales charges and expenses, which are primarily differences in distribution and service fees. Class A shares have a 4.2% maximum sales charge. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), also known as a back-end sales charge, if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares have a CDSC that begins at 5% for redemptions during the first year and declines periodically to 0% over the following five years. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC for redemptions within less than one year, which is not reflected in the one-year total return. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased under limited circumstances or by specified classes of investors. Returns reflect an expense limitation by the Fund’s investment adviser.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.51%      -1.81%

5-Year

   3.10%      2.21%

10-Year

   4.18%      3.74%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.82%      -2.13%

5-Year

   2.36%      2.18%

10-Year

   3.56%      3.56%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.96%       

5-Year

   2.56%       

10-Year

   3.63%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.64%       

5-Year

   3.31%       

10-Year

   4.40%       
Tax-Free Yields            
A Shares    NAV      Offer

Dividend Yield4

   3.69%      3.53%

30-Day Yield4

   3.48%     

SEC 30-Day Yield4,5

        3.34%

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5,6

   5.19%      4.98%
B Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   2.96%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.73%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.07%       
C Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.15%       

30-Day Yield4

   2.93%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   4.37%       
I Shares    NAV        

Dividend Yield4

   3.91%       

SEC 30-Day Yield4

   3.68%       

Taxable-Equivalent Yield6

   5.48%       

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08
A Shares    NAV      Offer

1-Year

   2.17%      -2.08%

5-Year

   2.98%      2.10%

10-Year

   4.04%      3.60%
B Shares    w/o CDSC      w/CDSC

1-Year

   1.39%      -2.54%

5-Year

   2.20%      2.02%

10-Year

   3.43%      3.43%
C Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   1.62%       

5-Year

   2.42%       

10-Year

   3.48%       
I Shares    NAV        

1-Year

   2.61%       

5-Year

   3.17%       

10-Year

   4.25%       

 

Portfolio Statistics     

Net Assets ($000)

   $60,832

Average Effective Maturity on Securities (Years)

   14.82

Average Duration

   6.49

 

Expense Ratios                   
Share Class    Gross
Expense
Ratios
     Net
Expense
Ratios
     As of
Date

Class A

   0.90%      0.87%      5/31/07

Class B

   1.65%      1.62%      5/31/07

Class C

   1.45%      1.42%      5/31/07

Class I

   0.69%      0.66%      5/31/07

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses including management fees and other fees and expenses. The Net Expense Ratios reflect a custodian fee credit from the custodian bank whereby certain fees and expenses are reduced by credits earned on the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. There is no guarantee that the Fund will earn such credits in the future. Absent the credit, the Net Expense Ratios would be higher and total returns would be less.

 

 

.1 Effective May 1, 2008 Class B Shares will only be issued upon exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares. See the Fund’s prospectus for more information.

 

2 Paid June 2, 2008. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period ended May 31, 2008.

 

3 Paid December 5, 2007. Capital gains and/or ordinary income are subject to federal taxation.

 

4 Dividend Yield is the most recent dividend per share (annualized) divided by the appropriate price per share. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. The 30-Day Yield is computed under the same formula but is based on the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The Dividend Yield may differ from the SEC 30-Day Yield because the Fund may be paying out more or less than it is earning and it may not include the effect of amortization of bond premium.

 

5 The SEC 30-Day Yield and Taxable-Equivalent Yield on A Shares at NAV applies only to A Shares purchased at no-load pursuant to the Fund’s policy permitting waiver of the A Share load in certain specified circumstances.

 

6 The Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis at a specified tax rate. With respect to investments that generate qualified dividend income that is taxable at a maximum rate of 15%, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower. The Taxable-Equivalent Yield is based on the Fund’s 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a combined federal and state income tax rate of 32.9%.

 

Annual Report    Page 24


Fund Spotlight as of 5/31/08 Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

Bond Credit Quality1,2

LOGO

Industries2

Tax Obligation/Limited

   64.8%

U.S. Guaranteed

   13.6%

Housing/Multifamily

   7.1%

Utilities

   7.0%

Other

   7.5%

 

1 The percentages shown in the foregoing chart may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

2 As a percentage of total investments as of May 31, 2008. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees, where applicable; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period.

The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Performance,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other Funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds or share classes. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                    Hypothetical Performance
    Actual Performance   (5% annualized return before expenses)
     A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares   A Shares   B Shares   C Shares   I Shares

Beginning Account Value (12/01/07)

  $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00   $ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value (5/31/08)

  $ 1,007.60   $ 1,004.70   $ 1,005.90   $ 1,008.80   $ 1,020.75   $ 1,017.00   $ 1,018.00   $ 1,021.75

Expenses Incurred During Period

  $ 4.27   $ 8.02   $ 7.02   $ 3.26   $ 4.29   $ 8.07   $ 7.06   $ 3.29

For each class of the Fund, expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of .85%, 1.60%, 1.40% and .65% for Classes A, B, C and I, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Annual Report    Page 25


Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Education and Civic Organizations – 1.8%               
$ 1,000   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Athletic Facility Revenue Bonds, University of Kansas Athletic Corporation Project, Series 2004K, 5.000%, 6/01/19

     6/14 at 100.00      A1      $ 1,039,480
  1,200   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Board of Regents, Revenue Bonds, Kansas State University Housing System, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 4/01/22 – MBIA Insured

     4/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,255,740
  2,200   

Total Education and Civic Organizations

                     2,295,220
   Health Care – 23.5%               
  1,005   

Coffeyville Public Building Commission, Kansas, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Series 2002, 5.000%, 8/01/18 – AMBAC Insured

     8/12 at 100.00      AAA        1,035,904
  2,000   

Colby, Kansas, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Citizens Medical Center Inc., Series 1998, 5.625%, 8/15/16

     8/08 at 100.00      N/R        1,884,360
  1,680   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Hays Medical Center Inc., Series 2005L, 5.000%, 11/15/20

     11/15 at 100.00      A2        1,707,670
  4,580   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2000K, 6.500%, 12/01/16

     6/10 at 101.00      AA        4,940,950
  2,000   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Stormont-Vail Health Care Inc., Series 2007L, 4.750%, 11/15/36 – MBIA Insured

     11/17 at 100.00      Aaa        1,930,360
  2,000   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Stormont-Vail Health Care Inc., Series 2008F, 5.375%, 11/15/28

     11/17 at 100.00      A2        2,019,140
  1,285   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, Series 2002Q, 5.375%, 12/15/16 – RAAI Insured

     12/12 at 100.00      AA        1,331,440
  1,750   

Labette County Medical Center, Kansas, Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.750%, 9/01/37

     9/17 at 100.00      N/R        1,671,303
  1,000   

Lawrence, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Series 2006, 5.125%, 7/01/26

     7/16 at 100.00      A3        1,011,830
  1,075   

Manhattan, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mercy Health Center, Series 2001, 5.000%, 8/15/15 –
FSA Insured

     8/11 at 100.00      AAA        1,116,957
   Newton, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Newton Healthcare Corporation, Series 1998A:               
  1,000   

5.700%, 11/15/18

     11/08 at 100.00      N/R        994,140
  1,750   

5.750%, 11/15/24

     11/08 at 100.00      N/R        1,656,480
  100   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Series 1995A, 6.250%, 7/01/24 –
MBIA Insured

     7/08 at 100.00      AAA        100,848
  3,000   

University of Kansas Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, KU Health System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/36

     9/16 at 100.00      A        2,864,460
  4,780   

Wichita, Kansas, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Via Christi Health System Inc., Series 1999-XI, 6.250%, 11/15/24

     11/09 at 101.00      A+        4,964,843
  29,005   

Total Health Care

                     29,230,685
   Housing/Multifamily – 2.9%               
   Wichita, Kansas, Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Shores Apartments, Series 1994XI-A:               
  1,500   

6.700%, 4/01/19 – RAAI Insured

     4/09 at 102.00      AA        1,546,215
  2,000   

6.800%, 4/01/24 – RAAI Insured

     4/09 at 102.00      AA        2,059,480
  3,500   

Total Housing/Multifamily

                     3,605,695
   Housing/Single Family – 19.5%               
  130   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, FNMA/GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 6.300%, 12/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     12/10 at 105.00      Aaa        131,968
  3,135   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, FNMA/GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B-1, 5.950%, 12/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     12/12 at 105.00      Aaa        3,268,645
  2,965   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, FNMA/GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.550%, 6/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/15 at 105.00      Aaa        2,949,315

 

 

26


 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Housing/Single Family (continued)               
$ 170   

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      $ 179,624
  165   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A-2, 7.600%, 12/01/31 – MBIA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     12/09 at 105.00      Aaa        168,234
  4,880   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, Mortgage Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A1, 5.500%, 12/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     12/16 at 104.00      Aaa        4,827,296
  4,945   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, Mortgage Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A6, 5.550%, 6/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/16 at 103.00      Aaa        4,962,209
  3,885   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, Mortgage Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B1, 5.300%, 12/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/16 at 103.00      Aaa        3,807,844
  3,965   

Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties, Kansas, Mortgage Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B4, 5.550%, 12/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     12/16 at 104.00      Aaa        3,972,097
  24,240   

Total Housing/Single Family

                     24,267,232
   Industrials – 1.6%               
  1,025   

Wichita Airport Authority, Kansas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Cessna Citation Service Center, Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/15/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/12 at 101.00      A–        1,031,335
  1,000   

Wichita, Kansas, Industrial Revenue Bonds, NMF America Inc. Series 2000-II, 5.800%, 8/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     8/08 at 100.50      AA        1,011,080
  2,025   

Total Industrials

                     2,042,415
   Long-Term Care – 1.0%               
  980   

Manhattan Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Kansas, Meadowlarks Hills Retirement, Series 2007B, 5.125%, 5/15/42

     5/14 at 103.00      N/R        794,584
  500   

Sedgwick County, Kansas, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Care Center Inc., Series 2001, 5.750%, 11/15/23

     11/09 at 100.00      A        506,565
  1,480   

Total Long-Term Care

                     1,301,149
   Materials – 3.0%               
  3,700   

Ford County, Kansas, Sewage and Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Excel Corporation/Cargill Inc. Project, Series 1998, 5.400%, 6/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/08 at 102.00      A        3,733,485
   Tax Obligation/General – 8.2%               
  2,500   

Butler and Sedgwick Counties Unified School District 385, Andover, Kansas, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2000, 6.000%, 9/01/16 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,926,100
  65   

Cowley County Unified School District 465, Winfield, Kansas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 10/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     10/13 at 100.00      AAA        68,802
  1,500   

Douglas County Unified School District 497, Kansas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 9/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     9/16 at 100.00      Aaa        1,569,015
  1,100   

Montgomery County Unified School District 445, Coffeyville, Kansas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 4/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     4/12 at 100.00      Baa3        1,125,729
   Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A:               
  1,000   

5.500%, 7/01/20 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,070,700
  330   

5.375%, 7/01/28

     7/11 at 100.00      BBB–        331,145
  1,250   

Sedgwick County Unified School District 259, Wichita, Kansas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 3.500%, 9/01/16

     9/10 at 100.00      AA        1,246,050
  1,795   

Wichita, Kansas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 4/01/17

     4/09 at 101.00      AA        1,846,247
  9,540   

Total Tax Obligation/General

                     10,183,788
   Tax Obligation/Limited – 26.2%               
  3,000   

Butler County Public Building Commission, Kansas, Improvement Revenue Bonds, Public Facilities Projects, Series 2000, 5.550%, 10/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     10/10 at 100.00      Aaa        3,199,920

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)     Value
              
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
   Kansas Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A:            
$ 1,000   

5.000%, 3/01/20

     3/14 at 100.00      AAA     $ 1,059,680
  5,000   

5.000%, 3/01/23

     3/14 at 100.00      AAA       5,215,200
  5,000   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Board of Regents, Revenue Bonds, Scientific Research and Development Facilities Projects, Series 2003C, 5.000%, 10/01/23 – AMBAC Insured

     4/13 at 102.00      AAA       5,248,200
  500   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of Administration, State Capitol Restoration Parking Facility Project, Series 2002C, 5.000%, 10/01/21 – FSA Insured

     10/12 at 100.00      AAA       524,325
  1,140   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of Administration, State Capitol Restoration Project, Series 2004G-1, 5.125%, 4/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     4/14 at 100.00      AAA       1,211,774
  3,900   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Department of Administration, Comprehensive Transportation Program, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 11/01/23 – FGIC Insured

     11/16 at 100.00      AA       4,074,174
  1,000   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, State Projects, Series 2001W,
5.000%, 10/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     10/11 at 100.00      AAA       1,048,500
  2,355   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, State Projects, Series 2003J,
5.250%, 8/01/20 – AMBAC Insured

     8/13 at 100.00      AAA       2,499,573
  1,155   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, State Projects, Series 2004A,
5.000%, 4/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     4/14 at 101.00      AA       1,210,047
  5,000   

Overland Park Development Corporation, Kansas, First Tier Revenue Bonds, Overland Park Convention Center, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 1/01/32 – AMBAC Insured

     1/17 at 100.00      AAA       5,110,700
  2,000   

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series 1999A, 6.375%, 10/01/19

     10/10 at 101.00      BBB+       2,127,640
  31,050   

Total Tax Obligation/Limited

                    32,529,733
   U.S. Guaranteed – 2.6% (4)            
  1,800   

Overland Park Development Corporation, Kansas, First Tier Revenue Bonds, Overland Park Convention Center, Series 2001A, 7.375%, 1/01/32 (Pre-refunded 1/01/11)

     1/11 at 101.00      N/R  (4)     2,017,008
  1,010   

Wichita, Kansas, Revenue Bonds, CSJ Health System of Wichita, Inc., Series 1985-XXV, 7.200%, 10/01/15 (ETM)

     8/08 at 100.00      A+  (4)     1,194,527
  2,810   

Total U.S. Guaranteed

                    3,211,535
   Utilities – 1.7%            
  1,000   

Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, Kansas, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.000%, 9/01/24 – FSA Insured

     9/14 at 100.00      AAA       1,036,850
  1,000   

Wynadotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, Kansas, Industrial Revenue Bonds, Board of Public Utilities Office Building Complex, Series 2001, 5.000%, 5/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     5/11 at 100.00      AAA       1,030,430
  2,000   

Total Utilities

                    2,067,280
   Water and Sewer – 6.5%            
  2,300   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Leveraged Bonds, Series 2002-II, 5.000%, 11/01/23

     11/12 at 100.00      AAA       2,402,672
  5,500   

Wichita, Kansas, Water and Sewerage Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 10/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     10/13 at 100.00      A1       5,684,194
  7,800   

Total Water and Sewer

                    8,086,866
$ 119,350   

Total Investments (cost $121,505,174) – 98.5%

                    122,555,083
                  
  

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.5%

              1,808,334
    
  

Net Assets – 100%

            $ 124,363,417
    

 

 

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  (1)   All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.

 

  (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 higher of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”) or Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s are considered to be below investment grade.

 

       The Portfolio of Investments may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

  (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.

 

  N/R   Not rated.

 

  (ETM)   Escrowed to maturity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Consumer Staples – 1.0%               
$ 4,535   

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      $ 4,322,490
   Education and Civic Organizations – 5.3%               
  1,000   

Campbellsville, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, Campbellsville University, Series 2005, 5.700%, 3/01/34

     3/15 at 100.00      N/R        994,020
  5,970   

Columbia, Kentucky, Educational Development Revenue Bonds, Lindsey Wilson College Project, Series 2001, 6.250%, 4/01/21

     4/11 at 101.00      BBB–        6,151,787
  1,000   

Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission, General Receipts Revenue Bonds, University of Kentucky, Series 2005, 5.000%, 10/01/16 – FGIC Insured

     10/15 at 100.00      AA–        1,065,080
   Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission, General Receipts Revenue Bonds, University of Kentucky, Series 2007A:               
  1,345   

5.000%, 10/01/20 – AMBAC Insured

     10/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,440,414
  2,675   

5.000%, 10/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

     10/17 at 100.00      AAA        2,843,605
  4,435   

5.000%, 10/01/22 – AMBAC Insured

     10/17 at 100.00      AAA        4,688,904
  2,500   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Ana G. Mendez University System, Series 1999, 5.375%, 2/01/29

     2/09 at 101.00      BBB–        2,391,625
  3,000   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, University of the Sacred Heart, Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/01/31

     9/11 at 100.00      BBB        2,854,800
  21,925   

Total Education and Civic Organizations

                     22,430,235
   Health Care – 11.0%               
  3,260   

Clark County, Kentucky, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Clark Regional Medical Center Project, Series 1997, 6.200%, 4/01/13

     9/08 at 101.00      BBB–        3,296,447
  8,880   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds, Norton Healthcare Inc., Series 2000B, 0.000%, 10/01/28 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,899,675
  9,500   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Pikeville, United Methodist Hospital of Kentucky Inc. Project, Series 1997, 5.700%, 2/01/28 – CONNIE LEE Insured

     8/08 at 101.00      AAA        9,608,395
   Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc., Series 1997:               
  500   

5.600%, 10/01/08

     8/08 at 102.00      BB–        499,655
  3,500   

5.850%, 10/01/17

     10/08 at 102.00      BB–        3,405,360
  1,500   

5.875%, 10/01/22

     10/08 at 102.00      BB–        1,413,270
  6,000   

Murray Hospital Facilities, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, Murray-Calloway County Public Hospital, Series 2007, 5.125%, 8/01/37

     8/17 at 100.00      Baa1        5,363,520
  2,195   

Rockcastle County, Kentucky, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care Center Inc. Project, Series 2005, 5.550%, 6/01/30

     6/15 at 100.00      BBB–        2,104,654
  16,500   

Russell, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System, Series 2002A, 5.625%, 11/15/30

     11/12 at 100.00      A–        16,729,680
  1,000   

Warren County, Kentucky, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Community Hospital, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 8/01/29

     8/17 at 100.00      BBB+        933,100
  52,835   

Total Health Care

                     46,253,756
   Housing/Multifamily – 0.7%               
  3,130   

Henderson, Kentucky, Senior Tax-Exempt Residential Facilities Revenue Bonds, Pleasant Pointe Project, Series 1999A, 6.125%, 5/01/29

     5/09 at 102.00      N/R        3,033,064
   Housing/Single Family – 3.6%               
  375   

Kentucky Housing Corporation, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1998F, 5.000%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     1/09 at 101.00      AAA        380,936
  9,480   

Kentucky Housing Corporation, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 5.200%, 1/01/31

     4/09 at 101.00      AAA        9,523,892

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Housing/Single Family (continued)               
$ 395   

Kentucky Housing Corporation, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1999B, 5.250%, 1/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     4/09 at 101.00      AAA      $ 391,169
  3,310   

Kentucky Housing Corporation, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2004F, 3.900%, 7/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     1/14 at 100.00      AAA        3,302,917
  1,760   

Kentucky Housing Corporation, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2005H, 4.000%, 1/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     7/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,691,149
  15,320   

Total Housing/Single Family

                     15,290,063
   Long-Term Care – 1.6%               
  4,840   

Florence, Kentucky, Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bluegrass RHF Housing Inc., Series 1999, 6.375%, 8/15/29 – ACA Insured

     8/09 at 101.00      N/R        4,855,391
  2,000   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Christian Care Communities Projects, Series 2005, 5.250%, 11/20/25

     11/15 at 103.00      AAA        2,083,400
  6,840   

Total Long-Term Care

                     6,938,791
   Materials – 0.7%               
  2,820   

Wickliffe, Kentucky, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Revenue Bonds, Westvaco Corporation, Series 1996, 6.375%, 4/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     10/08 at 100.00      BBB        2,790,108
   Tax Obligation/General – 9.0%               
   Bowling Green, Kentucky, General Obligation and Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B:               
  1,785   

5.000%, 6/01/23

     6/12 at 100.00      Aa2        1,856,454
  1,230   

5.000%, 6/01/24

     6/12 at 100.00      Aa2        1,278,167
  1,700   

5.000%, 6/01/25

     6/12 at 100.00      Aa2        1,757,086
   Crittenden County, Kentucky, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007:               
  1,085   

6.000%, 12/01/27

     12/17 at 100.00      N/R        1,141,290
  1,605   

6.250%, 12/01/32

     12/17 at 100.00      N/R        1,712,005
  2,190   

6.500%, 12/01/37

     12/17 at 100.00      N/R        2,370,631
  2,500   

Jefferson County, Kentucky, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1999C, 6.150%, 5/15/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     5/09 at 100.00      AA+        2,554,725
   Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Kentucky, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A-B:               
  1,195   

5.000%, 11/01/16 – AMBAC Insured

     11/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,292,440
  1,000   

5.000%, 11/01/17 – AMBAC Insured

     11/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,075,840
  1,175   

Louisville, Kentucky, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.000%, 11/01/21

     11/11 at 101.00      AA+        1,232,187
  3,000   

Louisville, Kentucky, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/23 – FGIC Insured

     10/12 at 100.00      AA+        3,101,040
  5,000   

Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 7/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     7/14 at 100.00      AAA        5,325,050
   Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A:               
  840   

5.500%, 7/01/14 – FSA Insured (UB)

     No Opt. Call      AAA        921,211
  2,550   

5.500%, 7/01/16 – FSA Insured (UB)

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,830,526
  3,000   

5.500%, 7/01/17 – FSA Insured (UB)

     No Opt. Call      AAA        3,332,670
  3,440   

5.500%, 7/01/18 – FSA Insured (UB)

     No Opt. Call      AAA        3,829,958
  2,250   

5.500%, 7/01/19 – FSA Insured (UB)

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,503,890
  35,545   

Total Tax Obligation/General

                     38,115,170
   Tax Obligation/Limited – 25.1%               
  1,305   

Ballard County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 6/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,364,247
   Boone County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B:               
  1,460   

5.000%, 5/01/20 – FSA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,546,651
  2,580   

5.000%, 5/01/21 – FSA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      Aaa        2,717,204
  1,465   

Boone County, Kentucky, Public Properties Corporation, First Mortgage Bonds, AOC Judicial Facility, Series 2001, 5.125%, 9/01/22

     9/12 at 101.00      Aa3        1,554,321

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)               
   Butler County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, School Buildings, Series 2004C:               
$ 1,220   

5.000%, 6/01/20

     6/14 at 100.00      Aa3      $ 1,273,021
  1,255   

5.000%, 6/01/22

     6/14 at 100.00      Aa3        1,297,017
   Kenton County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2004:               
  2,115   

5.000%, 6/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        2,268,020
  3,510   

5.000%, 6/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        3,743,871
  3,690   

5.000%, 6/01/19 – MBIA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        3,907,378
   Kentucky Area Development Districts Financing Trust, Ewing, Lease Acquisition Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2000C:               
  750   

5.850%, 6/01/20

     6/10 at 102.00      N/R        768,090
  1,000   

6.000%, 6/01/30

     6/10 at 102.00      N/R        1,006,170
  2,000   

Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission, General Fund Revenue Project Notes, First Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,051,640
  2,365   

Kentucky Local Correctional Facilities Authority, Multi-County Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 11/01/14 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,579,458
   Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Bonds, Project 81, Series 2003:               
  1,000   

5.000%, 11/01/19 – AMBAC Insured

     11/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,038,780
  2,845   

5.000%, 11/01/23 – AMBAC Insured

     11/13 at 100.00      AAA        2,915,385
  2,000   

Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Bonds, Project 84, Series 2005, 5.000%, 8/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,167,560
  5,000   

Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Bonds, Project 85, Series 2005, 5.000%, 8/01/15 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        5,495,950
  10,000   

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Economic Development Road Revenue Bonds, Revitalization Project, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – AMBAC Insured

     7/15 at 100.00      AAA        10,410,900
   Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Economic Development Road Revenue Bonds, Revitalization Project, Series 2006B:               
  5,095   

5.000%, 7/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        5,580,859
  5,000   

5.000%, 7/01/24 – AMBAC Insured

     7/16 at 100.00      AAA        5,215,900
  4,000   

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Economic Development Road Revenue Refunding Bonds, Revitalization Project, Series 2001B, 5.150%, 7/01/19 – FSA Insured

     7/11 at 100.00      AAA        4,192,680
  2,060   

Laurel County, Kentucky, School District Finance Corporation, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 6/01/27 – FSA Insured

     6/17 at 100.00      Aaa        2,146,396
   Letcher County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2004:               
  1,430   

5.000%, 6/01/18 – FSA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,531,630
  1,585   

5.000%, 6/01/20 – FSA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,679,514
  1,695   

Louisville and Jefferson County Visitors and Convention Commission, Kentucky, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 12/01/15 – FSA Insured

     6/14 at 101.00      AAA        1,849,872
  5,100   

Oldham County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.125%, 4/01/21

     4/11 at 101.00      Aa3        5,321,136
   Oldham County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2004:               
  1,230   

5.000%, 5/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,310,909
  1,635   

5.000%, 5/01/20 – MBIA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,719,579
  1,715   

5.000%, 5/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,792,398
  1,360   

Owen County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 4/01/21

     4/11 at 101.00      Aa3        1,423,920
  500   

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Leasing Trust Revenue Bonds, Kentucky Association of Counties, Series 1993A, 6.400%, 3/01/19 (5)

     No Opt. Call      A        582,515

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)     Value
              
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
$ 2,545   

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.500%, 7/01/14 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA     $ 2,778,020
  590   

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.000%, 7/01/32 – FSA Insured

     7/12 at 100.00      AAA       597,582
  3,185   

Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1993L, 5.500%, 7/01/21 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       3,535,637
  5,000   

Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002F, 5.250%, 7/01/21 – CIFG Insured

     No Opt. Call      A+       5,068,350
  6,000   

Puerto Rico, Highway Revenue Bonds, Highway and Transportation Authority, Series 2003AA, 5.500%, 7/01/19 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       6,429,540
  1,360   

Shelby County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, School Buildings, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      Aaa       1,421,377
  2,185   

Spencer County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, School Buildings, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/21 – FSA Insured

     7/14 at 100.00      Aaa       2,302,291
  1,010   

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series 2003,
5.250%, 10/01/21 – FSA Insured

     10/14 at 100.00      AAA       1,090,194
  99,840   

Total Tax Obligation/Limited

                    105,675,962
   Transportation – 4.8%            
   Guam International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003C:            
  5,000   

5.250%, 10/01/22 – MBIA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     10/10 at 100.00      AAA       5,014,850
  2,195   

5.000%, 10/01/23 – MBIA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     10/13 at 100.00      AAA       2,164,797
  5,090   

Kenton County Airport Board, Kentucky, Airport Revenue Bonds, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Series 2003B, 5.000%, 3/01/23 – MBIA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     3/13 at 100.00      AAA       4,849,498
  1,000   

Louisville and Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority, Kentucky, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003C, 5.250%, 7/01/22 – FSA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     7/13 at 100.00      AAA       1,011,510
  7,285   

Louisville and Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority, Kentucky, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Airis Louisville LLC Project, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 3/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     3/09 at 101.00      Baa3       7,199,984
  20,570   

Total Transportation

                    20,240,639
   U.S. Guaranteed – 15.0% (4)            
  1,875   

Bell County Public Properties Corporation, Kentucky, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Judicial Center Project, Series 2000, 5.850%, 9/01/28 (Pre-refunded 3/01/11) – AMBAC Insured

     3/11 at 102.00      AAA       2,069,081
  5,085   

Campbellsville, Kentucky, Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, Campbellsville University Project, Series 1999, 5.500%, 3/01/29 (Pre-refunded 3/01/09)

     3/09 at 102.00      BBB–  (4)     5,319,368
   Fayette County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2000:            
  1,665   

5.500%, 6/01/18 (Pre-refunded 6/01/10)

     6/10 at 101.00      AA–  (4)     1,784,197
  2,795   

5.500%, 6/01/20 (Pre-refunded 6/01/10)

     6/10 at 101.00      AA–  (4)     2,995,094
  2,000   

Jefferson County Collegiate Housing Foundation, Kentucky, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, University of Louisville Project, Series 1999A, 7.125%, 9/01/29 (Pre-refunded 9/01/09)

     9/09 at 102.00      N/R  (4)     2,158,280
  5,930   

Jefferson County, Kentucky, College Revenue Bonds, Bellarmine College Project, Series 1999,
5.250%, 5/01/29 (Pre-refunded 5/01/09)

     5/09 at 101.00      N/R  (4)     6,155,874
  4,500   

Kenton County Public Properties Corporation, Kentucky, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Courthouse Facilities Project, Series 1998A, 5.000%, 3/01/29 (Pre-refunded 3/01/09)

     3/09 at 101.00      Aa3  (4)     4,648,095
  1,500   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, College Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Centre College Project, Series 2002, 5.000%, 4/01/32 (Pre-refunded 10/01/12) – FSA Insured

     10/12 at 100.00      AAA       1,616,955
  1,000   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/01/21 (Pre-refunded 9/01/11)

     9/11 at 100.00      AA  (4)     1,078,050
  400   

Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Agency Fund Revenue Bonds, Project 66A, Series 2000, 5.750%, 5/01/20 (Pre-refunded 5/01/10) – MBIA Insured

     5/10 at 100.00      AAA       425,776

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)     Value
              
   U.S. Guaranteed (4) (continued)            
   Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Bonds, Project 85, Series 2005:            
$ 2,795   

5.000%, 8/01/22 (Pre-refunded 8/01/15) – FSA Insured

     8/15 at 100.00      AAA     $ 3,093,590
  5,085   

5.000%, 8/01/25 (Pre-refunded 8/01/15) – FSA Insured

     8/15 at 100.00      AAA       5,628,231
  3,860   

Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project 72, Series 2001, 5.375%, 10/01/19 (Pre-refunded 10/01/11) – MBIA Insured

     10/11 at 100.00      AAA       4,181,384
  5,000   

Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project 79, Series 2003, 5.000%, 10/01/22 (Pre-refunded 10/01/13) – MBIA Insured

     10/13 at 100.00      AAA       5,459,850
  6,000   

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Kentucky, First Mortgage Bonds, Public Facilities Corporation, Series 1998, 5.125%, 10/01/31 (Pre-refunded 7/15/08) – FSA Insured

     7/08 at 102.00      AAA       6,143,700
  650   

Magoffin County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 5.750%, 6/01/20 (Pre-refunded 6/01/10)

     6/10 at 101.00      Aa3  (4)     699,699
  410   

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2002D,
5.000%, 7/01/32 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – FSA Insured

     7/12 at 100.00      Aaa       443,354
   Puerto Rico Public Finance Corporation, Commonwealth Appropriation Bonds, Series 2002E:            
  245   

6.000%, 8/01/26 – AGC Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      AAA       292,814
  2,755   

6.000%, 8/01/26 – AGC Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      AAA       3,292,666
  2,600   

Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2000, 5.750%, 7/01/26
(Pre-refunded 7/01/10) – MBIA Insured

     7/10 at 100.00      AAA       2,773,108
  2,760   

Russell, Kentucky, Health System Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Health Partnership Inc. – Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Series 1997, 5.500%, 7/01/15 (Pre-refunded 1/01/10)

     1/10 at 100.00      Baa2  (4)     2,892,535
  58,910   

Total U.S. Guaranteed

                    63,151,701
   Utilities – 12.1%            
  1,175   

Boone County, Kentucky, Collateralized Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Dayton Power & Light Company, Series 2005A, 4.700%, 1/01/28 – FGIC Insured

     7/15 at 100.00      A2       1,127,847
   Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A:            
  4,000   

5.000%, 9/01/37 – MBIA Insured

     9/17 at 100.00      AAA       4,005,560
  4,500   

5.250%, 9/01/42 – MBIA Insured

     9/17 at 100.00      AAA       4,573,170
   Owensboro, Kentucky, Electric Light and Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991B:            
  7,100   

0.000%, 1/01/11 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       6,555,714
  6,475   

0.000%, 1/01/12 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       5,727,526
  5,810   

0.000%, 1/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       4,499,206
  7,900   

0.000%, 1/01/17 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       5,491,764
  13,300   

0.000%, 1/01/18 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       8,730,253
  3,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2003NN, 5.250%, 7/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       3,196,830
  5,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005RR, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – FGIC Insured

     7/15 at 100.00      A3       4,939,950
  2,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005SS, 5.000%, 7/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     7/15 at 100.00      AAA       2,111,300
  60,260   

Total Utilities

                    50,959,120
   Water and Sewer – 11.2%            
  3,795   

Campbell & Kenton Counties Sanitation District 1, Kentucky, Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 8/01/24 (WI/DD, Settling 6/12/08) – MBIA Insured

     8/17 at 100.00      AAA       3,991,391
  1,405   

Christian County Water District, Kentucky, Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series 1999,
6.000%, 1/01/30 – AMBAC Insured

     10/09 at 101.00      Aaa       1,459,669
  1,000   

Kentucky Rural Water Finance Corporation, Multimodal Public Projects Revenue Bonds, Flexible Term Program, Series 2001A, 5.375%, 2/01/20

     2/11 at 102.00      AA–       1,034,250
  4,990   

Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Government Board of Water Works, Kentucky, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/15/29

     11/16 at 100.00      AA+       5,203,023

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Water and Sewer (continued)               
$ 3,200   

Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, Kentucky, Sewer and Drainage System Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.000%, 5/15/30 – FGIC Insured

     5/10 at 100.00      AA–      $ 3,204,640
  16,000   

Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, Kentucky, Sewer and Drainage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 5/15/34 – MBIA Insured

     11/11 at 101.00      AAA        16,764,958
   Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, Kentucky, Sewer and Drainage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A:               
  7,365   

5.250%, 5/15/37 – FGIC Insured

     5/14 at 101.00      AA–        7,494,182
  750   

5.000%, 5/15/38 – FGIC Insured

     5/14 at 101.00      AA–        750,960
  7,225   

Northern Kentucky Water District, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A,
5.000%, 2/01/27 – FGIC Insured

     2/12 at 100.00      A2        7,338,144
  45,730   

Total Water and Sewer

                     47,241,217
$ 428,260   

Total Investments (cost $417,810,280) – 101.1%

                     426,442,316
                     
  

Floating Rate Obligations – (1.8)%

                 (7,680,000)
    
  

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.7%

                 3,136,529
    
  

Net Assets – 100%

               $ 421,898,845
    

Forward Swaps outstanding at May 31, 2008:

 

Counterparty    Notional
Amount
   Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
   Floating Rate
Index
   Fixed Rate
(Annualized)
    Fixed Rate
Payment
Frequency
   Effective
Date (6)
   Termination
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Royal Bank of Canada    $ 5,300,000    Pay    SIFM    4.335 %   Quarterly    8/06/08    8/06/37    $ 336,570

 

  SIFM –   The daily arithmetic average of the weekly Securities Industry and Financial Markets (SIFM) Municipal Swap Index, previously referred to as the Bond Market Association or BMA.

Futures Contracts outstanding at May 31, 2008:

 

Type    Contract
Position
   Number of
Contracts
   Contract
Expiration
   Value at
May 31, 2008
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
U.S. Treasury Bond    Long    74    9/08    $ 8,399,000    $ (23,058 )

 

  (1)   All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.

 

  (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 higher of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”) or Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s are considered to be below investment grade.

 

       The Portfolio of Investments may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

  (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 issuer has received a formal adverse determination from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) regarding the tax-exempt status of the bonds’ coupon payments. The Fund will continue to treat coupon payments as tax-exempt income until such time that it is formally determined that the interest on the bonds should be treated as taxable.

 

  (6)   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.

 

  (ETM)   Escrowed to maturity.

 

  WI/DD    Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

 

  (UB)   Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 140.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Consumer Staples – 0.4%               
$ 840   

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      $ 800,638
   Education and Civic Organizations – 4.5%               
  630   

Chandler Park Academy, Michigan, Public School Academy Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.125%, 11/01/35

     11/15 at 100.00      BBB–        537,182
   Michigan Technological University, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A:               
  1,230   

5.000%, 10/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     10/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,268,228
  1,850   

5.000%, 10/01/29 – MBIA Insured

     10/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,872,330
  6,150   

Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, 5.125%, 11/15/29 – FGIC Insured

     11/09 at 101.00      AA–        6,231,241
  9,860   

Total Education and Civic Organizations

                     9,908,981
   Health Care – 8.7%               
  1,440   

Kent Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Metropolitan Hospital, Series 2005A, 5.250%, 7/01/30

     7/15 at 100.00      BBB        1,336,925
  2,600   

Michigan Hospital Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Oakwood Obligated Group, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/15/37

     7/17 at 100.00      A        2,471,820
  1,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Michigan Community Hospital, Series 1996, 6.250%, 10/01/27

     10/08 at 100.00      BBB–        1,001,920
  1,475   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Chelsea Community Hospital, Series 1998, 5.375%, 5/15/19

     11/08 at 101.00      BBB        1,476,446
  1,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Crittenton Hospital, Series 2002A, 5.625%, 3/01/27

     3/12 at 101.00      A+        1,022,670
  1,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Chelsea Community Hospital, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/15/37

     5/15 at 100.00      BBB        848,900
  1,400   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marquette General Hospital, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/15/26

     5/15 at 100.00      Baa3        1,274,560
  2,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sparrow Obligated Group, Series 2005, 5.000%, 11/15/36 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,005,780
  3,755   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Medical Center Obligated Group, Series 1993A, 6.500%, 8/15/18

     8/08 at 100.00      BB–        3,756,690
  800   

Monroe County Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Mercy Memorial Hospital Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.375%, 6/01/26

     6/16 at 100.00      Baa3        670,400
  1,600   

Pontiac Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, NOMC Obligated Group, Series 1993, 6.000%, 8/01/23 (4)

     8/08 at 100.00      C        157,760
   Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Series 2001M:               
  1,000   

5.250%, 11/15/31 – MBIA Insured

     11/11 at 100.00      AAA        1,012,570
  2,000   

5.250%, 11/15/35 – MBIA Insured

     11/11 at 100.00      AAA        2,021,400
  21,070   

Total Health Care

                     19,057,841
   Housing/Multifamily – 2.2%               
  1,200   

Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2006D, 5.125%, 4/01/31 – FSA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     7/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,170,732
  5,745   

Michigan Housing Development Authority, Section 8 Assisted Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1983I, 0.000%, 4/01/14

     No Opt. Call      AA        3,646,581
  6,945   

Total Housing/Multifamily

                     4,817,313
   Industrials – 0.9%               
  2,000   

Michigan Strategic Fund, Solid Waste Disposal Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Waste Management Inc., Series 2004, 4.500%, 12/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     No Opt. Call      BBB        1,929,580

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
                 
   Long-Term Care – 1.8%               
$ 1,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Obligated Group, Series 2005, 5.250%, 11/15/25

     5/15 at 100.00      N/R      $ 877,240
  2,695   

Michigan Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Clark Retirement Community Inc., Series 1998, 5.250%, 6/01/18

     6/08 at 100.00      BBB–        2,686,699
   Michigan Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Series 1998:               
  140   

5.300%, 7/01/18

     7/08 at 101.00      BBB        139,023
  260   

5.375%, 7/01/28

     7/08 at 101.00      BBB        245,944
  4,095   

Total Long-Term Care

                     3,948,906
   Materials – 0.7%               
  1,750   

Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation, Michigan, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2004A, 4.800%, 11/01/18

     11/14 at 100.00      BBB        1,639,348
   Tax Obligation/General – 35.0%               
  660   

Ann Arbor Public School District, Washtenaw County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/23

     5/18 at 100.00      AA+        696,967
  1,435   

Bay City, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008B, 5.500%, 4/01/28 (WI/DD, Settling 6/09/08) – FSA Insured

     4/18 at 100.00      AAA        1,555,066
  1,020   

Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 5/01/22

     5/13 at 100.00      AA–        1,078,262
   Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005:               
  1,000   

5.000%, 5/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,042,690
  2,085   

5.000%, 5/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,168,942
  1,000   

5.000%, 5/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,037,840
  1,220   

Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 2008-1096, 10.165%, 5/01/32 – MBIA Insured (IF)

     5/17 at 100.00      AA        1,227,796
  1,850   

Chippewa Valley Schools, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,924,481
  4,085   

Detroit, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A-1, 5.250%, 4/01/20 – AMBAC Insured

     4/14 at 100.00      AAA        4,187,370
  11,000   

Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority, Michigan, Limited Tax General Obligation Building Authority Stadium Bonds, Series 1997, 5.250%, 2/01/27 – FGIC Insured

     8/08 at 101.00      A        11,084,919
  1,245   

Edwardsburg Public School, Cass County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/24 – FSA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,288,762
  4,350   

Hartland Consolidated School District, Livingston County, Michigan, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 5/01/29

     5/11 at 100.00      AA–        4,419,035
  1,675   

Hopkins Public Schools, Allegan County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     5/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,753,457
  2,000   

Howell Public Schools, Livingston County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 5/01/24

     11/13 at 100.00      AA–        2,078,720
  1,000   

Jackson Public Schools, Jackson County, Michigan, General Obligation School Building and Site Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/22 – FSA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,047,600
  1,215   

Kalamazoo Public Schools, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – FSA Insured

     5/16 at 100.00      AAA        1,266,565
  1,030   

Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 12/01/22

     12/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,091,852
  1,300   

Lansing Community College, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 5/01/20 – MBIA Insured

     5/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,363,349
  840   

Lowell Area Schools, Counties of Ionia and Kent, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/37 – FSA Insured

     5/17 at 100.00      AAA        861,848

 

 

37


Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
                 
   Tax Obligation/General (continued)               
                 
$ 2,800   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Pontiac School District, Series 1991C, 0.000%, 6/15/08 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA      $ 2,797,452
  3,250   

Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Protection Program, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 5/01/21

     5/13 at 100.00      AA–        3,472,300
  545   

Oakland Intermediate School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/36 – FSA Insured

     5/17 at 100.00      AAA        559,579
  1,370   

Oakridge Public Schools, Muskegon County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,425,156
   Okemos Public School District, Ingham County, Michigan, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993:               
  1,000   

0.000%, 5/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        685,840
  1,020   

0.000%, 5/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        660,899
  4,000   

Ottawa County, Michigan, Water Supply System, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 8/01/30 – MBIA Insured

     8/17 at 100.00      Aaa        4,130,440
  905   

Parchment School District, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 2836, 10.157%, 5/01/36 – FSA Insured (IF)

     5/17 at 100.00      AAA        901,597
  1,400   

South Redford School District, Wayne County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/21 – FGIC Insured

     11/14 at 100.00      AA–        1,468,026
  1,370   

Thornapple Kellogg School District, Barry County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/01/32 – MBIA Insured

     5/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,409,675
  1,675   

Trenton Public Schools District, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/34 (WI/DD, Settling 6/19/08) – FSA Insured

     5/18 at 100.00      AAA        1,726,473
  1,500   

Wayland Union School District, Allegan County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/28 (WI/DD, Settling 6/17/08) – FSA Insured

     5/18 at 100.00      AAA        1,560,645
  1,150   

Wayne Westland Community Schools, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/17 – FSA Insured

     11/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,245,830
  1,915   

West Bloomfield School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/20 – FSA Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,029,096
  3,270   

West Ottawa Public School District, Ottawa County, Michigan, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1992, 0.000%, 5/01/17 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      A1        2,175,237
  5,175   

Williamston Community School District, Michigan, Unlimited Tax General Obligation QSBLF Bonds, Series 1996, 5.500%, 5/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        5,804,797
  3,170   

Zeeland Public Schools, Ottawa and Allegan Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 5/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      A        3,311,128
  75,525   

Total Tax Obligation/General

                     76,539,691
   Tax Obligation/Limited – 15.0%               
  930   

Detroit, Michigan, Building Authority Revenue Bonds, District Court Madison Center, Series 1996A, 6.150%, 2/01/11

     8/08 at 100.00      A+        933,162
   Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority, Michigan, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 1994:               
  3,985   

0.000%, 6/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,720,081
  3,295   

0.000%, 6/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,124,913
  1,650   

6.875%, 6/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     6/08 at 100.00      AAA        1,717,139
  3,955   

Kalkaska County Hospital Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.125%, 5/01/14

     No Opt. Call      N/R        3,936,886
   Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006IA:               
  3,000   

0.000%, 10/15/27 – FGIC Insured

     10/16 at 58.27      AAA        1,076,580
  1,500   

0.000%, 10/15/28 – FGIC Insured

     10/16 at 55.35      AAA        507,420
  3,960   

5.000%, 10/15/36 – FGIC Insured

     10/16 at 100.00      A+        3,941,903
  1,230   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, AMBAC Insured Bonds, Series 2007B-A, 5.000%, 12/01/34 –
AMBAC Insured

     6/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,236,199

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)     Value
              
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
   Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2001I:            
$ 2,720   

5.500%, 10/15/19

     10/11 at 100.00      A+     $ 2,892,965
  5,000   

5.000%, 10/15/24

     10/11 at 100.00      A+       5,151,399
  4,400   

Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2005II, 5.000%, 10/15/30 – AMBAC Insured

     10/15 at 100.00      AAA       4,442,988
  2,000   

Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2003II, 5.000%, 10/15/22 – MBIA Insured

     10/13 at 100.00      AAA       2,078,120
  37,625   

Total Tax Obligation/Limited

                    32,759,755
   U.S. Guaranteed – 13.6% (5)            
  1,175   

Birmingham, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 10/01/21 (Pre-refunded 10/01/12)

     10/12 at 100.50      AAA       1,276,250
  295   

Cedar Springs Public School District, Kent and Newaygo Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.125%, 5/01/32 (Pre-refunded 5/01/13)

     5/13 at 100.00      AA–  (5)     322,223
  250   

Detroit City School District, Wayne County, Michigan, Unlimited Tax School Building and Site Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.125%, 5/01/31 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12) – FSA Insured

     5/12 at 100.00      AAA       269,963
  3,000   

Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.125%, 7/01/31 (Pre-refunded 7/01/11) – FGIC Insured

     7/11 at 100.00      A+  (5)     3,215,340
  2,505   

Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/25
(Pre-refunded 7/01/13) – MBIA Insured

     7/13 at 100.00      AAA       2,726,693
  3,750   

Kent Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Spectrum Health, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 1/15/31 (Pre-refunded 7/15/11)

     7/11 at 101.00      AA  (5)     4,077,638
  1,000   

Livonia Municipal Building Authority, Wayne County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 5/01/27 (Pre-refunded 5/01/10) – FGIC Insured

     5/10 at 100.00      AA  (5)     1,050,430
  6,000   

Michigan House of Representatives, Certificates of Participation, Series 1998, 0.000%, 8/15/23 – AMBAC Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      AAA       2,877,780
  75   

Michigan South Central Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 6.000%, 5/01/12 (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      A3  (5)     81,480
  5,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health Credit Group, Series 1999A, 6.125%, 11/15/26 (Pre-refunded 11/15/09)

     11/09 at 101.00      AAA       5,323,299
  2,200   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Series 1999A, 6.000%, 11/15/24 (Pre-refunded 11/15/09)

     11/09 at 101.00      A1  (5)     2,336,356
  3,000   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Series 2003A, 5.625%, 3/01/17 (Pre-refunded 3/01/13)

     3/13 at 100.00      A1  (5)     3,315,300
  1,500   

Michigan, Certificates of Participation, Series 2000, 5.500%, 6/01/20 (Pre-refunded 6/01/10) – AMBAC Insured

     6/10 at 100.00      AAA       1,593,060
  1,235   

Rochester Community School District, Oakland and Macomb Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000I, 5.750%, 5/01/19 (Pre-refunded 5/01/10) – FGIC Insured

     5/10 at 100.00      AA–  (5)     1,314,583
  30,985   

Total U.S. Guaranteed

                    29,780,395
   Utilities – 5.7%            
  1,000   

Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan, Steam and Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/21 – FSA Insured

     7/13 at 100.00      AAA       1,048,160
  2,130   

Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan, Steam and Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 7/01/32

     7/18 at 100.00      AA–       2,189,384
  1,000   

Michigan Public Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Combustion Turbine 1 Project, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 1/01/27 – AMBAC Insured

     1/12 at 100.00      AAA       1,020,890
  925   

Michigan South Central Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 6.000%, 5/01/12

     No Opt. Call      A3       973,803
  3,300   

Michigan Strategic Fund, Collateralized Limited Obligation Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Fixed Rate Conversion, Detroit Edison Company, Series 1999C, 5.650%, 9/01/29 – XLCA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/11 at 100.00      A–       3,330,855

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Utilities (continued)               
$ 1,000   

Monroe County Economic Development Corporation, Michigan, Collateralized Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Edison Company, Series 1992AA, 6.950%, 9/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      A3      $ 1,271,960
  4,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1989O, 0.000%, 7/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,643,680
  13,355   

Total Utilities

                     12,478,732
   Water and Sewer – 11.9%               
  5,000   

Detroit Water Supply System, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – FSA Insured

     7/16 at 100.00      AAA        5,113,250
  2,500   

Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.000%, 7/01/30 – FGIC Insured

     7/11 at 100.00      A+        2,460,475
  2,495   

Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     7/13 at 100.00      AAA        2,522,794
  4,455   

Detroit, Michigan, Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 0.000%, 7/01/19 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      A+        2,609,026
  4,000   

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/30 – MBIA Insured

     7/15 at 100.00      AAA        4,105,400
  1,625   

Lansing, Michigan, Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 5/01/21 – FGIC Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      AA–        1,698,515
  2,075   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 10/01/19

     10/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,231,351
  4,055   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Drinking Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/24

     10/14 at 100.00      AAA        4,229,000
  1,000   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 10/01/23

     10/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,063,590
  27,205   

Total Water and Sewer

                     26,033,401
$ 231,255   

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $213,925,965) – 100.4%

                     219,694,581
                     
   Short-Term Investments – 0.7%               
$ 1,500   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Series 2006S, Variable Rate Demand Obligatons, 1.850%, 6/15/40 – AMBAC Insured (6)

            AA3        1,500,000
                     
  

Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,500,000)

                 1,500,000
    
  

Total Investments (cost $215,425,965) – 101.1%

                 221,194,581
    
  

Other Assets Less Liabilities – (1.1)%

                 (2,504,940)
    
  

Net Assets – 100%

               $ 218,689,641
    

 

 

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Forward Swaps outstanding at May 31, 2008:

 

Counterparty    Notional
Amount
   Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
   Floating Rate
Index
   Fixed Rate
(Annualized)
    Fixed Rate
Payment
Frequency
   Effective
Date (7)
   Termination
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Royal Bank of Canada    $ 2,600,000    Pay    SIFM    4.335 %   Quarterly    8/06/08    8/06/37    $ 165,110

 

  SIFM –   The daily arithmetic average of the weekly Securities Industry and Financial Markets (SIFM) Municipal Swap Index, previously referred to as the Bond Market Association or BMA.

 

  (1)   All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.

 

  (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 higher of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”) or Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s are considered to be below investment grade.

 

       The Portfolio of Investments may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

  (4)   On April 14, 2008, the Adviser concluded that the issuer was not likely to meet its interest payment obligations and directed the custodian to cease accruing additional income and “write-off” any remaining recorded balances on the Fund’s records.

 

  (5)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.

 

  (6)   Investment has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and demand features which qualify it as a short-term investment. The rate disclosed is that in effect at the end of the reporting period. This rate changes periodically based on market conditions or a specified market index.

 

  (7)   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.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Consumer Discretionary – 1.1%               
$ 3,225   

St. Louis Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, St. Louis Convention Center Headquarters Hotel, Series 2000A, 0.000%, 7/15/15 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA      $ 2,374,697
   Consumer Staples – 5.2%               
  3,000   

Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Procter & Gamble Products Company Project, Series 1998, 5.300%, 5/15/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     11/08 at 101.00      AA–        3,004,350
  8,555   

Missouri Development Finance Board, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Procter and Gamble Inc., Series 1999, 5.200%, 3/15/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     No Opt. Call      AA–        8,796,335
  11,555   

Total Consumer Staples

                     11,800,685
   Education and Civic Organizations – 5.4%               
  1,000   

Lincoln University, Missouri, Auxillary System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.125%, 6/01/37 –
AGC Insured

     6/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,026,690
  1,100   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Barstow School, Series 1998, 5.250%, 10/01/23

     10/08 at 100.00      N/R        1,055,714
  900   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Stephens College, Series 1999, 6.000%, 6/01/24

     6/08 at 102.00      A1        918,828
  1,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Washington University, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 6/15/16

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,134,840
  1,360   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Webster University, Series 2001, 5.500%, 4/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     4/11 at 100.00      Aaa        1,429,564
  2,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Washington University Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 4.500%, 1/15/36

     1/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,956,560
  2,590   

Missouri State University, Auxiliary Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 4/01/24 – XLCA Insured

     4/17 at 100.00      A        2,637,993
  2,060   

Southeast Missouri State University, System Facilities Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 4/01/26 – MBIA Insured

     4/11 at 100.00      Aaa        2,088,098
  12,010   

Total Education and Civic Organizations

                     12,248,287
   Energy – 1.3%               
  3,000   

Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kansas City Power & Light Company Project, Series 2008, 4.900%, 5/01/38 (Mandatory put 7/01/13)

     No Opt. Call      A3        2,984,550
   Health Care – 13.0%               
   Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southeast Missouri Hospital Association, Series 2007:               
  1,290   

5.000%, 6/01/27

     6/17 at 100.00      N/R        1,184,620
  2,500   

5.000%, 6/01/36

     6/17 at 100.00      N/R        2,153,875
  2,520   

Cass County, Missouri, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.625%, 5/01/38

     11/16 at 100.00      N/R        2,375,906
  2,520   

Clinton County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Revenue Bonds, Cameron Regional Medical Center, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37

     12/17 at 100.00      N/R        2,041,956
  1,250   

Joplin Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Freeman Health System, Series 2004, 5.500%, 2/15/29

     2/15 at 102.00      BBB+        1,255,038
  1,000   

Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Lukes Episcopal– Presbyterian Hospitals Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.250%, 12/01/26 – FSA Insured

     6/11 at 101.00      AAA        1,022,420
  1,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, BJC Health System, Series 2003, 5.125%, 5/15/25

     5/13 at 100.00      AA        1,013,290
  1,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, BJC Health System, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/15/22

     5/15 at 100.00      AA        1,021,780
  500   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Capital Region Medical Center, Series 1998, 5.250%, 11/01/23

     11/08 at 100.00      BBB        495,290

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Health Care (continued)               
   Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Freeman Health System, Series 1998:               
$ 1,500   

5.250%, 2/15/18

     8/08 at 102.00      BBB+      $ 1,507,650
  1,300   

5.250%, 2/15/28

     8/08 at 102.00      BBB+        1,273,324
  2,750   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Regional Health System, Series 2003, 5.700%, 2/15/34

     2/14 at 100.00      BBB+        2,759,020
   Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lester E. Cox Medical Center, Series 1992H:               
  2,650   

0.000%, 9/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,790,738
  4,740   

0.000%, 9/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,526,657
  6,300   

0.000%, 9/01/22 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        3,178,980
  1,000   

New Liberty Hospital District, Missouri, Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 12/01/21 –
AMBAC Insured

     12/11 at 100.00      AAA        1,014,810
  2,880   

Taney County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Skaggs Community Hospital Association, Series 1998, 5.400%, 5/15/28

     11/08 at 101.00      BBB        2,833,632
  36,700   

Total Health Care

                     29,448,986
   Housing/Multifamily – 3.0%               
  1,320   

Clay County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, GNMA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Oak Creek Apartments, Series 2002, 6.125%, 7/20/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     7/13 at 105.00      AAA        1,369,328
   Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, JB Hughes Apartments I and II, Series 2002G:               
  230   

6.200%, 5/20/19

     5/12 at 105.00      Aaa        248,823
  975   

6.300%, 5/20/37

     5/12 at 105.00      Aaa        999,122
  2,285   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Mansion Apartments II, Series 1999, 6.125%, 4/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     10/08 at 102.00      N/R        2,298,139
  1,805   

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, GNMA Collateralized Subordinate Lien Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Southfield and Oak Forest II Apartments, Series 2002A, 5.200%, 1/20/36

     1/09 at 105.00      AAA        1,808,375
  6,615   

Total Housing/Multifamily

                     6,723,787
   Housing/Single Family – 5.4%               
   Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA Single Family Remarketed Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 1995B:               
  230   

6.375%, 9/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 100.00      N/R        233,091
  185   

6.450%, 9/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 100.00      N/R        187,547
  75   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA/FNMA Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 1996D, 6.125%, 3/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     7/08 at 101.00      AAA        76,883
  20   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 1995C, 7.250%, 9/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 103.00      AAA        20,352
  95   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 1998B-2, 6.400%, 3/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 105.00      AAA        98,019
  250   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 2000A-1, 6.300%, 9/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/09 at 100.00      AAA        253,305
  175   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 2000B-1, 6.200%, 9/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     3/10 at 100.00      AAA        181,468
  2,210   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 2005A-1, 5.900%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/14 at 100.00      AAA        2,270,245
  4,135   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 2006E-1, 5.600%, 3/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     3/16 at 104.50      AAA        4,186,273
  2,315   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 2007A-1, 4.700%, 9/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/16 at 100.00      AAA        2,145,843

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Housing/Single Family (continued)               
$ 2,675   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Homeownership Loan Program, Series 2007E-1, 5.200%, 9/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     No Opt. Call      AAA      $ 2,583,863
  12,365   

Total Housing/Single Family

                     12,236,889
   Long-Term Care – 5.8%               
  1,000   

Cole County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Revenue Bonds, Lutheran Senior Services – Heisinger Project, Series 2004, 5.500%, 2/01/35

     2/14 at 100.00      N/R        984,790
  4,250   

Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Retirement Center Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Kingswood Project, Series 1998A, 5.875%, 11/15/29

     11/08 at 102.00      N/R        3,838,132
  2,525   

Lees Summit Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Revenue Bonds, John Knox Village Obligated Group, Series 2007A, 5.125%, 8/15/32

     8/17 at 100.00      N/R        2,136,655
  1,285   

Missouri Development Finance Board, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Lutheran Home for the Aged, Series 2001A, 5.600%, 11/01/21

     11/11 at 100.00      A2        1,308,901
  2,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lutheran Senior Services, Series 2007A, 4.875%, 2/01/37

     2/17 at 100.00      N/R        1,708,200
  1,200   

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, GNMA Collateralized Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary, Queen and Mother Association, Series 2001, 5.400%, 9/20/34

     3/10 at 102.00      AAA        1,216,764
  2,000   

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of West County, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 9/01/28

     9/17 at 100.00      N/R        1,887,940
  14,260   

Total Long-Term Care

                     13,081,382
   Materials – 0.4%               
  1,000   

Sugar Creek, Missouri, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Lafarge North America Inc., Series 2003A, 5.650%, 6/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/13 at 101.00      BBB        900,820
   Tax Obligation/General – 17.8%               
  2,000   

Cass County Reorganized School District R-II, Raymore and Peculiar, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 3/01/20 – FSA Insured

     3/12 at 100.00      AAA        2,145,560
  540   

Clay County Public School District 53, Liberty, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001C, 5.200%, 3/01/21

     3/12 at 100.00      AA+        569,171
  1,280   

Clay County Public School District 53, Liberty, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 3/01/22 – FSA Insured

     3/12 at 100.00      AAA        1,329,997
  1,000   

Greene County Reorganized School District R8, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 3/01/20 – FSA Insured

     3/12 at 100.00      AAA        1,072,780
  2,500   

Hickman Mills C-1 School District, Jackson County, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 3/01/21 – FSA Insured

     3/13 at 100.00      AAA        2,620,425
  1,450   

Jackson County Reorganized School District R-7, Lees Summit, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 3/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     3/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,524,835
  3,000   

Kansas City, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004F, 5.000%, 2/01/24

     2/14 at 100.00      AA        3,121,320
  2,000   

Miller County School District R-2, Osage, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/01/24 – FSA Insured

     3/16 at 100.00      AAA        2,090,000
   Missouri School Boards Association, Lease Participation Certificates, Clay County School District 53 Liberty, Series 2007:               
  1,070   

5.250%, 3/01/26 – FSA Insured

     3/17 at 100.00      AAA        1,139,400
  625   

5.250%, 3/01/27 – FSA Insured

     3/17 at 100.00      AAA        664,138
  1,250   

Nixa Reorganized School District R 02, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.250%, 3/01/24 – FSA Insured

     3/16 at 100.00      AAA        1,336,850
  1,240   

North Kansas City School District 74, Clay County, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Direct Deposit Program, Series 2007, 5.000%, 3/01/27

     3/18 at 100.00      AA+        1,302,422
  4,500   

North Kansas City School District 74, Clay County, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 3/01/25

     3/15 at 100.00      AA+        4,690,664

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Tax Obligation/General (continued)               
$ 1,000   

Pevely, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 3/01/24 – RAAI Insured

     3/13 at 100.00      AA      $ 1,009,960
  2,275   

Platte County Reorganized School District R3, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 3/01/20 – MBIA Insured

     3/14 at 100.00      AAA        2,406,563
  750   

Polk County R-1 School District, Bolivar, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Missouri Direct Deposit Program, Series 2000, 5.700%, 3/01/20

     3/10 at 100.00      AA+        790,965
   Springfield School District R12, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003:               
  2,875   

5.125%, 3/01/20 – FGIC Insured

     3/13 at 100.00      AA+        3,032,004
  3,000   

5.000%, 3/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     3/13 at 100.00      AA+        3,106,170
  1,250   

5.000%, 3/01/23 – FGIC Insured

     3/13 at 100.00      AA+        1,291,125
  1,605   

St. Louis Board of Education, Missouri, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 4/01/20 – FSA Insured

     4/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,691,092
  1,345   

St. Louis County Pattonville School District R3, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 6.500%, 3/01/14 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AA–        1,567,988
  1,450   

St. Louis County Pattonville School District R3, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 3/01/20 – FSA Insured

     3/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,568,538
  38,005   

Total Tax Obligation/General

                     40,071,967
   Tax Obligation/Limited – 18.9%               
  260   

Brentwood, Missouri, Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Promenade Project, Series 2002, 4.700%, 4/01/19 – RAAI Insured

     4/09 at 100.00      AA        265,980
  1,290   

Cape Girardeau County Building Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Reorganized School District R-02, Jackson R-II School District High School Project, Series 2005, 5.250%, 3/01/21 –
MBIA Insured

     3/16 at 100.00      AAA        1,367,800
  1,875   

Christian County Public Building Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Justice Center Project, Series 2000, 5.450%, 6/01/15 – RAAI Insured

     6/10 at 100.00      AA        1,957,950
  420   

Cottleville, Missouri, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 5.250%, 8/01/31

     8/14 at 100.00      N/R        395,825
  1,035   

Dunklin County, Missouri, Certificates of Participation, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/19 – FGIC Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      Baa3        1,107,936
  2,445   

Fenton, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Gravois Bluffs Redevelopment Project, Series 2006, 4.500%, 4/01/21

     4/14 at 100.00      N/R        2,438,961
  1,685   

Fulton, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Fulton Commons Redevelopment Project, Series 2006, 5.000%, 6/01/28

     6/16 at 100.00      N/R        1,428,509
  3,000   

Harrisonville, Missouri, Lease Participation Certificates, Series 2003, 5.000%, 12/01/22 – XLCA Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      A–        3,053,370
  2,525   

Kansas City Tax Increment Financing District, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Briarcliff West Project, Series 2006A, 5.400%, 6/01/24

     6/14 at 102.00      N/R        2,273,258
  500   

Kansas City Tax Increment Financing District, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Maincor Project, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 3/01/18

     No Opt. Call      N/R        486,755
  3,885   

Missouri Association of Rural Education, Pulaski County, Certificates of Participation, Waynesville School District R-6, Series 2004, 5.100%, 3/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     3/09 at 100.00      AAA        3,926,802
  2,335   

Missouri Development Finance Board, Independence, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Crackerneck Creek Project, Series 2006C, 5.000%, 3/01/28

     3/16 at 100.00      A+        2,320,336
  1,920   

Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Branson Landing Project, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 6/01/35

     6/15 at 100.00      BBB+        1,705,747
  450   

Monarch-Chesterfield Levee District, St. Louis County, Missouri, Levee District Improvement Bonds, Series 1999, 5.750%, 3/01/19 – MBIA Insured

     3/10 at 101.00      AAA        473,598
  1,705   

O’Fallon, Missouri, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002, 5.250%, 2/01/15 – MBIA Insured

     2/12 at 100.00      Aaa        1,804,231
  1,000   

Osage Beach, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Prewitts Point Transportation Development District, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/23

     5/12 at 102.00      N/R        879,350
  3,000   

Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1993L, 5.500%, 7/01/21

     No Opt. Call      BBB–        3,342,960

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
               
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)             
$ 1,050   

Riverside Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Riverside Horizon, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 5/01/27 – ACA Insured

     5/17 at 100.00      BBB      $ 977,256
  1,170   

Riverside, Missouri, L-385 Levee Redevelopment Plan Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 5/01/20

     5/15 at 100.00      BBB        1,164,314
  1,945   

Springfield Center City Development Corporation, Missouri, Lease Revenue Bonds, Jordan Valley Park Exposition Center, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 6/01/27 – AMBAC Insured

     6/12 at 100.00      Aaa        1,975,984
  2,950   

Springfield Public Building Corporation, Missouri, Lease Revenue Bonds, Jordan Valley Park Projects, Series 2000A, 6.125%, 6/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

     6/10 at 100.00      AAA        3,115,230
  2,500   

Springfield Public Building Corporation, Missouri, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 3/01/24 – AMBAC Insured

     3/14 at 100.00      Aaa        2,580,475
   St. Joseph Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Tax Increment Bonds, Shoppes at North Village Project, Series 2005A:             
  660   

5.375%, 11/01/24

     11/14 at 100.00      N/R        604,052
  1,600   

5.500%, 11/01/27

     11/14 at 100.00      N/R        1,458,480
  1,800   

St. Joseph Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Tax Increment Bonds, Shoppes at North Village Project, Series 2005B, 5.500%, 11/01/27

     11/14 at 100.00      N/R        1,640,790
  43,005   

Total Tax Obligation/Limited

                     42,745,949
   Transportation – 4.5%             
  2,000   

Kansas City, Missouri, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Kansas City International Airport, Series 2001, 5.000%, 4/01/23 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     4/11 at 101.00      AAA        1,973,080
   St. Louis Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority, Missouri, Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, LCRA Parking Facilities, Series 1999C:             
  1,000   

7.000%, 9/01/19

     9/09 at 102.00      N/R        1,017,380
  2,400   

7.050%, 9/01/24

     9/09 at 102.00      N/R        2,418,624
   St. Louis, Missouri, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A:             
  3,450   

5.250%, 7/01/16 – FSA Insured

     7/13 at 100.00      AAA        3,677,631
  1,000   

5.250%, 7/01/18 – FSA Insured

     7/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,054,150
  9,850   

Total Transportation

                     10,140,865
   U.S. Guaranteed – 6.6% (4)             
  4,500   

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1983, 0.000%, 12/01/14 (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      Aaa        3,562,065
  1,025   

Excelsior Springs School District, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Series 1994, 0.000%, 3/01/14 – FSA Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      AAA        836,687
  2,500   

Fenton, Missouri, Tax Increment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Gravois Bluffs Redevelopment Project, Series 2002, 6.125%, 10/01/21 (Pre-refunded 10/01/12)

     10/12 at 100.00      N/R  (4)      2,801,800
  770   

Jefferson City School District, Missouri, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1991A, 6.700%, 3/01/11 (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      Aa2  (4)      823,746
  1,500   

Lees Summit Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, John Knox Village, Series 2002, 5.700%, 8/15/22 (Pre-refunded 8/15/12)

     8/12 at 101.00      N/R  (4)      1,650,870
  2,000   

Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Riverside-Quindaro Bend Levee District L-385, Series 2001, 5.800%, 3/01/20 (Pre-refunded 3/01/10)

     3/10 at 100.00      N/R  (4)      2,107,540
  2,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Series 2000, 6.250%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/10)

     12/10 at 101.00      (4)      2,199,200
  750   

Texas County, Missouri, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Texas County Memorial Hospital, Series 2000, 7.250%, 6/15/25 (Pre-refunded 6/15/10)

     6/10 at 100.00      N/R  (4)      820,343
  15,045   

Total U.S. Guaranteed

                     14,802,251
   Utilities – 4.2%             
  2,710   

Columbia, Missouri, Water and Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/26 –
AMBAC Insured

     10/12 at 100.00      AAA        2,773,387

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Utilities (continued)               
$ 1,195   

Nixa, Missouri, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 4/01/25 – XLCA Insured

     4/13 at 100.00      A–      $ 1,178,868
  2,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2003NN, 5.250%, 7/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,131,220
  3,030   

Sikeston, Missouri, Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1996, 6.000%, 6/01/14 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        3,412,295
  8,935   

Total Utilities

                     9,495,770
   Water and Sewer – 7.4%               
  1,825   

Kansas City, Missouri, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002D-1, 5.375%, 1/01/22

     1/12 at 100.00      AA        1,922,327
  3,385   

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewerage District, Missouri, Revenue Bonds, Wastewater System, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 5/01/20 – MBIA Insured

     5/14 at 100.00      AAA        3,582,582
  1,600   

Missouri Development Finance Board, Independence, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Water System Improvement Projects, Series 2004, 5.000%, 11/01/24 – AMBAC Insured

     11/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,638,736
  2,965   

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      AAA        2,634,580
  1,635   

Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Tri-County Water Authority, Series 1999, 6.000%, 4/01/22 – RAAI Insured

     4/09 at 100.00      AA        1,658,544
  1,000   

Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water Revenue Bonds, State Revolving Fund Program, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 7/01/25

     7/15 at 100.00      Aaa        1,046,060
  1,270   

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 6.000%, 7/01/38

     7/18 at 100.00      BBB–        1,345,832
   St. Charles County Public Water Supply District 2, Missouri, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A:               
  750   

5.000%, 12/01/26 – MBIA Insured

     12/11 at 100.00      Aaa        755,963
  1,000   

5.250%, 12/01/28 – MBIA Insured

     12/11 at 100.00      Aaa        1,025,030
  1,000   

West Plains, Missouri, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.125%, 7/01/24 – FSA Insured

     7/12 at 100.00      AAA        1,051,220
  16,430   

Total Water and Sewer

                     16,660,874
$ 232,000   

Total Investments (cost $223,339,131) – 100.0%

                     225,717,759
                     
  

Floating Rate Obligations – (1.0)%

                 (2,225,000)
    
  

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.0%

                 2,182,209
    
  

Net Assets – 100%

               $ 225,674,968
    

 

  (1)   All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.

 

  (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 higher of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”) or Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s are considered to be below investment grade.

 

       The Portfolio of Investments may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

  (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.

 

  N/R   Not rated.

 

  (ETM)   Escrowed to maturity.

 

  (UB)   Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 140.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Consumer Staples – 3.2%               
$ 12,805   

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2, 5.875%, 6/01/47

     6/17 at 100.00      BBB      $ 10,992,322
  5,990   

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        5,709,309
  18,795   

Total Consumer Staples

                     16,701,631
   Education and Civic Organizations – 7.9%               
  4,090   

Cleveland State University, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 6/01/23 – FGIC Insured

     6/13 at 100.00      A        4,193,600
   Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, General Revenue Bonds, Case Western Reserve University, Series 2004A:               
  2,310   

5.000%, 12/01/16 – AMBAC Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      AAA        2,462,668
  2,825   

5.000%, 12/01/17 – AMBAC Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      AAA        2,996,647
  2,975   

5.000%, 12/01/18 – AMBAC Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      AAA        3,136,126
  3,850   

Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, General Revenue Bonds, Kenyon College, Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/01/41

     7/16 at 100.00      A+        3,843,648
  1,750   

Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, General Revenue Bonds, Oberlin College, Series 2003, 5.125%, 10/01/24

     10/13 at 100.00      AA        1,807,208
  910   

Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Case Western Reserve University, Series 1990B, 6.500%, 10/01/20

     No Opt. Call      AA–        1,096,941
   Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Wittenberg University, Series 2005:               
  1,000   

5.000%, 12/01/24

     12/15 at 100.00      Baa2        950,900
  1,000   

5.000%, 12/01/29

     12/15 at 100.00      Baa2        924,940
  2,730   

Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Denison University, Series 2004, 5.000%, 11/01/20

     11/14 at 100.00      AA        2,855,116
   Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University of Dayton, Series 2004:               
  1,315   

5.000%, 12/01/25 – AMBAC Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,342,050
  1,060   

5.000%, 12/01/27 – AMBAC Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,075,858
   Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Wittenberg University, Series 2001:               
  1,200   

5.500%, 12/01/21

     12/11 at 100.00      Baa2        1,206,252
  2,075   

5.000%, 12/01/26

     12/11 at 100.00      Baa2        1,954,339
  2,000   

Ohio State Higher Education Facilities, Revenue Bonds, Case Western Reserve University, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/44 – MBIA Insured

     12/16 at 100.00      AAA        2,041,660
   Ohio University at Athens, Subordinate Lien General Receipts Bonds, Series 2004:               
  1,855   

5.000%, 12/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,949,178
  1,900   

5.000%, 12/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,955,537
  1,675   

University of Cincinnati, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 6/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,739,153
   University of Cincinnati, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2004D:               
  1,325   

5.000%, 6/01/24 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,360,205
  1,005   

5.000%, 6/01/26 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,026,407
  1,025   

University of Cincinnati, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2004E, 5.000%, 6/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,067,097
  39,875   

Total Education and Civic Organizations

                     40,985,530
   Health Care – 9.1%               
  7,000   

Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Summa Health System, Series 1998A, 5.375%, 11/15/24

     11/09 at 101.00      Baa1        7,031,780
  1,065   

Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Series 2003, 5.250%, 11/15/25 – FSA Insured

     11/13 at 100.00      Aaa        1,098,579
  1,000   

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, MetroHealth System, Series 1997, 5.625%, 2/15/17 – MBIA Insured

     8/08 at 101.00      AAA        1,012,310
  4,400   

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 1/01/32

     7/13 at 100.00      AA–        4,599,232

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Health Care (continued)               
$ 6,000   

Erie County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Firelands Regional Medical Center Project, Series 2006, 5.250%, 8/15/46

     8/16 at 100.00      A      $ 5,721,600
  2,500   

Erie County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Firelands Regional Medical Center, Series 2002A, 5.625%, 8/15/32

     8/12 at 101.00      A        2,526,150
  130   

Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Holy Cross Health System Corporation, Series 1996, 5.800%, 6/01/16

     6/08 at 100.00      AA        130,208
  3,000   

Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series 2005, 5.000%, 11/01/40

     11/18 at 100.00      Aa2        2,978,910
  785   

Lorain County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series 1997B, 5.500%, 9/01/27 – MBIA Insured

     9/08 at 101.00      AAA        799,774
  2,000   

Miami County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Upper Valley Medical Center Inc., Series 2006, 5.250%, 5/15/26

     5/16 at 100.00      A–        1,956,740
  4,000   

Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Hospital Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Southwest General Hospital, Series 1995, 5.625%, 8/15/15 – FSA Insured

     8/08 at 102.00      AAA        4,103,600
  7,000   

Montgomery County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Kettering Medical Center, Series 1996, 6.250%, 4/01/20 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        8,140,020
  2,520   

Montgomery County, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 5/01/32

     No Opt. Call      AA        2,505,964
  665   

Richland County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Improvement Bonds, MedCentral Health System Obligated Group, Series 2000B, 6.375%, 11/15/22

     11/10 at 101.00      A–        690,057
  2,700   

Richland County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, MidCentral Health System Group, Series 2006,
5.250%, 11/15/36

     11/16 at 100.00      A–        2,547,936
  1,200   

Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Union Hospital Project, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/31 – RAAI Insured

     10/11 at 101.00      AA        1,182,444
  45,965   

Total Health Care

                     47,025,304
   Housing/Multifamily – 3.5%               
  1,035   

Clark County, Ohio, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Church of God Retirement Home, Series 1998, 6.250%, 11/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     11/08 at 103.00      N/R        949,385
  3,045   

Franklin County, Ohio, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Carriage House Apartments Project, Series 2002, 5.400%, 3/20/37

     9/11 at 102.00      Aaa        3,072,679
  2,705   

Henry County, Ohio, GNMA Collateralized Healthcare Facility Revenue Bonds, Alpine Village Project, Series 1999, 6.375%, 2/20/41

     8/09 at 102.00      Aaa        2,800,865
  1,805   

Montgomery County, Ohio, GNMA Guaranteed Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Canterbury Court Project, Series 2007, 5.500%, 10/20/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     10/18 at 101.00      Aaa        1,769,387
  4,285   

Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, FHA-Insured Section 8 Assisted Mortgage Loan Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1999D, 5.950%, 2/01/23

     2/09 at 102.00      Aa2        4,400,824
  2,370   

Summit County Port Authority, Ohio, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Callis Tower Apartments Project, Series 2007, 5.250%, 9/20/47 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/17 at 102.00      AAA        2,229,293
  3,000   

Trumbull County, Ohio, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Royal Mall Apartments, Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/20/49 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     11/17 at 102.00      Aaa        2,698,770
  18,245   

Total Housing/Multifamily

                     17,921,203
   Housing/Single Family – 0.6%               
  1,100   

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A-1, 5.300%, 9/01/19 – FSA Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 101.50      Aaa        1,104,334
  10   

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1999C, 5.750%, 9/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     7/09 at 100.00      Aaa        10,108
  2,000   

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006H, 5.000%, 9/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/15 at 100.00      Aaa        1,909,880
  3,110   

Total Housing/Single Family

                     3,024,322

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Industrials – 2.3%               
$ 370   

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Bond Fund Program – Columbia National Group Project, Series 2005D, 5.000%, 5/15/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     11/15 at 100.00      N/R      $ 347,297
  2,100   

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Jergens Inc., Series 1998A, 5.375%, 5/15/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     11/08 at 102.00      N/R        2,066,610
  7,050   

Dayton, Ohio, Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Emery Air Freight Corporation and Emery Worldwide Airlines Inc. – Guarantors, Series 1998A, 5.625%, 2/01/18

     8/08 at 102.00      AA–        7,200,236
   Ohio, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Enterprise Bond Fund Loan Pool, Series 2002-4:               
  475   

5.000%, 6/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/12 at 102.00      AA–        491,844
  675   

5.450%, 6/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/12 at 102.00      AA–        692,057
  1,020   

Ohio, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Enterprise Bond Fund Loan Pool, Series 2002-7, 5.850%, 12/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     No Opt. Call      AA–        1,058,638
  11,690   

Total Industrials

                     11,856,682
   Long-Term Care – 1.9%               
  3,120   

Franklin County, Ohio, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Heinzerling Foundation, Series 1995, 6.200%, 11/01/20

     11/08 at 100.00      Aa2        3,124,649
  2,000   

Franklin County, Ohio, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Retirement Services, Series 2002A, 5.125%, 7/01/22 – RAAI Insured

     7/12 at 100.00      AA        2,011,980
  3,930   

Hamilton County, Ohio, Health Care Revenue Refunding Bonds, Life Enriching Communities Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 1/01/37

     1/17 at 100.00      BBB        3,338,928
  1,275   

Napoleon, Ohio, FHA-Insured Healthcare Facilities Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lutheran Orphans and Old Folks Home Society, Series 1994, 6.875%, 8/01/23

     8/08 at 100.00      Aa2        1,277,397
  10,325   

Total Long-Term Care

                     9,752,954
   Materials – 0.6%               
  1,000   

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio, Port Revenue Bonds, Cargill Inc., Series 2004A, 4.800%, 3/01/22

     3/14 at 101.00      A        995,950
  2,000   

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio, Port Revenue Bonds, Cargill Inc., Series 2004B, 4.500%, 12/01/15

     No Opt. Call      A        2,076,740
  3,000   

Total Materials

                     3,072,690
   Tax Obligation/General – 21.0%               
   Adams County Valley School District, Adams and Highland Counties, Ohio, Unlimited Tax School Improvement General Obligation Bonds, Series 1995:               
  6,000   

7.000%, 12/01/15 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        6,987,720
  9,500   

5.250%, 12/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     6/08 at 100.00      AAA        9,514,725
  600   

Anthony Wayne Local School District, Lucas, Wood and Fulton Counties, Ohio, School Facilities Construction and Improvement Bonds, Series 1995, 0.000%, 12/01/13 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      A2        485,718
  2,105   

Buckeye Valley Local School District, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 1995A, 6.850%, 12/01/15 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,389,512
  1,000   

Butler County, Hamilton, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, One Renaissance Center Acquisition, Series 2001, 5.375%, 11/01/17 – AMBAC Insured

     11/11 at 101.00      Aaa        1,076,100
  2,515   

Canton City School District, Stark County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/19 – MBIA Insured

     6/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,660,996
  2,295   

Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 12/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        2,485,990
   Chesapeake-Union Exempt Village School District, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1986:               
  125   

8.500%, 12/01/08

     No Opt. Call      N/R        128,044
  130   

8.500%, 12/01/09

     No Opt. Call      N/R        138,995
  1,000   

Clyde-Green Springs Exempt Village School District, Summit County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 12/01/27 – FSA Insured

     6/18 at 100.00      Aaa        1,040,730
  2,675   

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/22

     12/14 at 100.00      AA+        2,806,369

 

 

50


 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Tax Obligation/General (continued)               
$ 1,345   

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, 5.650%, 5/15/18

     No Opt. Call      Aa1      $ 1,528,041
  1,000   

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Various Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 1993B, 5.250%, 10/01/13

     No Opt. Call      AA+        1,062,930
  1,245   

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/18 – MBIA Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      Aaa        1,332,100
  1,170   

Dayton, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,278,927
   Delaware City School District, Delaware County, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Facilities Construction and Improvement Bonds, Series 1995:               
  1,000   

0.000%, 12/01/10 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      N/R        929,490
  1,000   

0.000%, 12/01/11 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      N/R        890,140
  1,000   

Fairview Park, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/25 – MBIA Insured

     12/15 at 100.00      Aaa        1,039,930
  1,005   

Findlay, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 7/01/15 – MBIA Insured

     7/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,100,917
  3,160   

Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/28

     12/17 at 100.00      AAA        3,313,450
  3,040   

Franklin County, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 5.375%, 12/01/20

     12/08 at 102.00      AAA        3,133,723
  325   

Geauga County, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation, Sewer District Improvement Bonds, Bainbridge Water Project, Series 1995, 6.850%, 12/01/10

     6/08 at 100.00      Aa2        326,209
  3,810   

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/17 – MBIA Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      Aaa        4,101,465
  2,425   

Hubbard Exempt Village School District, Trumbull County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Classroom Facilities Improvements, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/34 – CIFG Insured

     6/17 at 100.00      A+        2,431,960
  1,270   

Kenston Local School District, Geauga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 12/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     6/13 at 100.00      Aaa        1,320,063
  1,400   

Kent City School District, Portage County, Ohio, General Obligation Library Improvement Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/20 – FGIC Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      A+        1,472,912
  1,500   

Kettering City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/31 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,653,375
  810   

Kettering, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 1991, 6.650%, 12/01/12

     6/08 at 100.00      Aa3        812,884
   Kings Local School District, Warren County, Ohio, General Obligation School Improvement Bonds, Series 2005:               
  1,000   

5.000%, 12/01/22 – MBIA Insured

     6/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,048,720
  1,480   

5.000%, 12/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     6/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,543,892
  555   

Lake County, Ohio, Limited Tax Sewer District Improvement Bonds, Series 2000, 5.600%, 12/01/20

     No Opt. Call      Aa2        628,299
  1,725   

Lakewood City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/30 – FGIC Insured

     12/17 at 100.00      AA–        1,773,611
  2,855   

Marysville Exempted School District, Union County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/24 – FSA Insured

     12/15 at 100.00      AAA        2,996,951
  1,000   

Mason City School District, Counties of Warren and Butler, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/31

     6/17 at 100.00      Aa1        1,035,930
  1,265   

Monroe Local School District, Butler County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.750%, 12/01/20 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      Aaa        1,471,777
   Oak Hills Local School District, Hamilton County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005:               
  3,740   

5.000%, 12/01/23 – FSA Insured

     12/15 at 100.00      AAA        3,925,953
  1,000   

5.000%, 12/01/25 – FSA Insured

     12/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,043,180
  1,000   

Ohio, Common Schools Capital Facilities, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.000%, 9/15/21

     9/11 at 100.00      AA+        1,046,680
  1,000   

Ohio, Full Faith and Credit General Obligation Infrastructure Improvement Bonds, Series 1994, 6.000%, 8/01/10

     No Opt. Call      AA+        1,076,060
  730   

Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Common Schools, Series 2004B, 5.000%, 3/15/21

     3/14 at 100.00      AA+        768,486
  6,055   

Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Infrastructure Improvements, Series 2003F, 5.000%, 2/01/22

     2/13 at 100.00      AA+        6,315,486
  1,845   

Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 9/01/16

     3/15 at 100.00      AA+        2,010,755

 

 

51


Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Tax Obligation/General (continued)               
$ 8,140   

Ohio, General Obligation Higher Education Capital Facilities Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.000%, 2/01/20

     2/11 at 100.00      AA+      $ 8,451,355
  1,000   

Olmsted Falls City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/35 – XLCA Insured

     6/17 at 100.00      A        1,002,150
  3,315   

South Point Local School District, Lawrence County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/24 – FSA Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      AAA        3,460,694
  30   

Strongsville, Ohio, Limited Tax General Obligation Various Purpose Improvement Bonds, Series 1996, 5.950%, 12/01/21

     6/08 at 101.00      Aa1        30,370
  2,315   

Summit County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002R, 5.500%, 12/01/21 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AA        2,605,162
  3,755   

Toledo City School District, Lucas County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003B, 5.000%, 12/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      Baa3        3,877,000
   West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003:               
  1,365   

5.250%, 12/01/19 – MBIA Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      Aaa        1,462,802
  1,515   

5.250%, 12/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      Aaa        1,623,550
  2,000   

West Clermont Local School District, Clermont County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 12/01/31 (WI/DD, Settling 6/05/08) – FSA Insured

     12/18 at 100.00      AAA        2,081,260
  103,135   

Total Tax Obligation/General

                     108,723,538
   Tax Obligation/Limited – 12.8%               
  5,690   

Akron, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Community Learning Centers, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 12/01/33 – FGIC Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      AA+        5,777,455
   Blue Ash, Ohio, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Duke Realty Ohio, Series 2006:               
  950   

5.000%, 12/01/25

     12/16 at 102.00      N/R        891,965
  1,165   

5.000%, 12/01/30

     12/16 at 102.00      N/R        1,048,686
  1,150   

Cincinnati, Ohio, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Keystone Parke Project, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 11/01/38

     11/13 at 102.00      AA        1,154,336
  1,850   

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, R.I.T.A. Project, Series 2004, 5.000%, 11/15/19 – RAAI Insured

     11/14 at 100.00      AA        1,878,509
  1,380   

Columbus, Ohio, Tax Increment Financing Bonds, Easton Project, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 12/01/25 – AMBAC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,395,677
  5,615   

Franklin County, Ohio, Excise Tax and Lease Revenue Anticipation Bonds, Convention Facilities Authority, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/25 – AMBAC Insured

     12/15 at 100.00      AAA        5,824,664
   Franklin County, Ohio, Excise Tax and Lease Revenue Refunding Anticipation Bonds, Convention Facilities Authority, Series 2007:               
  2,215   

5.000%, 12/01/26

     12/17 at 100.00      Aaa        2,299,857
  2,000   

5.000%, 12/01/27

     12/17 at 100.00      Aaa        2,071,940
  1,210   

Groveport, Ohio, Special Obligation Income Tax Receipts Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 12/01/22 –
MBIA Insured

     12/12 at 100.00      Aaa        1,253,258
   Hamilton County Convention Facilities Authority, Ohio, First Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2004:               
  2,300   

5.000%, 12/01/20 – FGIC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      A+        2,361,617
  2,535   

5.000%, 12/01/22 – FGIC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      A+        2,584,990
  10,000   

Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/32 –
AMBAC Insured

     12/16 at 100.00      Aaa        10,250,600
  3,300   

Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Bonds, Subordinate Series 2000B, 0.000%, 12/01/28 –
AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      Aaa        1,142,724
  1,485   

New Albany Community Authority, Ohio, Community Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.500%, 10/01/16 – AMBAC Insured

     4/12 at 100.00      AAA        1,588,638
  600   

Ohio Department of Transportation, Certificates of Participation, Panhandle Rail Line, Series 1992A, 6.500%, 4/15/12 – FSA Insured

     10/08 at 100.00      AAA        602,058
  1,050   

Ohio State Building Authority, State Facilities Bonds, Administrative Building Fund Projects, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 4/01/22 – FSA Insured

     4/12 at 100.00      AAA        1,091,108

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)     Value
              
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
$ 1,900   

Ohio State Building Authority, State Facilities Bonds, Administrative Building Fund Projects, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 4/01/25 – FSA Insured

     4/15 at 100.00      AAA     $ 1,972,238
  3,135   

Ohio State Building Authority, State Facilities Bonds, Adult Correctional Building Fund Project, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 4/01/23 – FSA Insured

     4/15 at 100.00      AAA       3,267,391
  1,490   

Ohio, State Appropriation Lease Bonds, Mental Health Capital Facilities, Series 2003B-II, 5.000%, 6/01/16

     6/13 at 100.00      AA       1,603,657
  1,000   

Ohio, State Appropriation Lease Bonds, Parks and Recreation Capital Facilities, Series 2004A-II, 5.000%, 12/01/15

     12/13 at 100.00      AA       1,082,400
  1,000   

Ohio, State Appropriation Lease Bonds, Parks and Recreation Capital Facilities, Series 2005A-II, 5.250%, 2/01/19 – FSA Insured

     2/15 at 100.00      AAA       1,085,950
  13,100   

Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1993L, 5.500%, 7/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       13,989,353
  66,120   

Total Tax Obligation/Limited

                    66,219,071
   Transportation – 2.3%            
  1,000   

Dayton, Ohio, Airport Revenue Bonds, James M. Cox International Airport, Series 2003C, 5.250%, 12/01/27 – RAAI Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     12/13 at 100.00      AA       1,000,940
  10,000   

Ohio Turnpike Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.500%, 2/15/24 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AA       11,201,098
  11,000   

Total Transportation

                    12,202,038
   U.S. Guaranteed – 20.3% (4)            
  270   

Athens, Ohio, Sanitary Sewer System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1989, 7.300%, 12/01/14
(Pre-refunded 12/01/09)

     12/09 at 100.00      N/R  (4)     286,189
  700   

Buckeye Local School District, Medina County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 5.500%, 12/01/25 (Pre-refunded 12/01/10) – FGIC Insured

     12/10 at 100.00      A2  (4)     752,248
   Canal Winchester Local School District, Franklin and Fairfield Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B:            
  3,420   

5.000%, 12/01/26 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) – MBIA Insured

     6/15 at 100.00      Aaa       3,780,434
  3,590   

5.000%, 12/01/27 (Pre-refunded 6/01/15) – MBIA Insured

     6/15 at 100.00      Aaa       3,968,350
  1,255   

Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, 5.375%, 12/01/17 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – MBIA Insured

     12/11 at 100.00      AAA       1,359,968
  7,045   

Columbus, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 5.250%, 11/15/17 (Pre-refunded 11/15/10) (5)

     11/10 at 101.00      Aaa       7,583,520
  11,900   

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue and Improvement Bonds, MetroHealth System, Series 1999, 6.125%, 2/15/24 (Pre-refunded 2/15/09)

     2/09 at 101.00      A–  (4)     12,346,248
  1,235   

Dayton, Ohio, Airport Revenue Bonds, James M. Cox International Airport, Series 2005B,
5.000%, 12/01/14 – XLCA Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      A–  (4)     1,358,636
  1,000   

Evergreen Local School District, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Improvement Bonds, Series 1999, 5.625%, 12/01/24 (Pre-refunded 12/01/09) – FGIC Insured

     12/09 at 101.00      A3  (4)     1,060,880
  1,250   

Hamilton County, Ohio, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Twin Towers, Series 1998A,
5.125%, 10/01/23 (Pre-refunded 10/01/08)

     10/08 at 101.00      BBB  (4)     1,275,325
  1,200   

Heath City School District, Licking County, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Improvement Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.500%, 12/01/27 (Pre-refunded 12/01/10) – FGIC Insured

     12/10 at 100.00      A2  (4)     1,288,656
  3,385   

Lakota Local School District, Butler County, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 12/01/26 (Pre-refunded 6/01/11) – FGIC Insured

     6/11 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)     3,622,762
  565   

Lebanon, Ohio, Electric System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 12/01/17
(Pre-refunded 12/01/10) – AMBAC Insured

     12/10 at 101.00      AAA       612,059
  815   

Lorain, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lakeland Community Hospital Inc., Series 1992, 6.500%, 11/15/12 (ETM)

     11/08 at 100.00      A1  (4)     859,866
  1,750   

Medina City School District, Medina County, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Building Construction Bonds, Series 1999, 5.250%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 12/01/09) – FGIC Insured

     12/09 at 100.00      Aa3  (4)     1,829,940
  1,950   

Montgomery County, Ohio, Health System Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Medical Center – Dayton Campus, Series 1997, 5.500%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded 1/01/10)

     1/10 at 100.00      Baa2  (4)     2,033,519

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)     Value
              
   U.S. Guaranteed (4) (continued)            
$ 9,500   

Montgomery County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Kettering Medical Center, Series 1999, 6.750%, 4/01/22 (Pre-refunded 4/01/10)

     4/10 at 101.00      A  (4)   $ 10,336,570
  5,610   

Montgomery County, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2001, 5.375%, 9/01/21 (ETM)

     9/11 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)     5,910,977
  2,390   

Montgomery County, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2001, 5.375%, 9/01/21 (Pre-refunded 9/01/11)

     9/11 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)     2,583,447
   North Royalton City School District, Ohio, School Improvement Bonds, Series 1994:            
  2,200   

6.000%, 12/01/14 (Pre-refunded 12/01/09) – MBIA Insured

     12/09 at 102.00      AAA       2,367,376
  2,400   

6.100%, 12/01/19 (Pre-refunded 12/01/09) – MBIA Insured

     12/09 at 102.00      AAA       2,586,120
   Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, FHA-Insured Section 8 Assisted Mortgage Loan Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1999D:            
  1,330   

5.950%, 2/01/23 (Pre-refunded 2/01/09)

     2/09 at 102.00      Aa2  (4)     1,391,499
  700   

5.950%, 2/01/23 (Pre-refunded 2/01/09)

     2/09 at 102.00      Aa2  (4)     732,368
  3,000   

Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Case Western Reserve University, Series 2002B, 5.500%, 10/01/22 (Pre-refunded 10/01/12)

     10/12 at 100.00      AA–  (4)     3,302,040
  1,000   

Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University of Dayton, Series 2000, 5.500%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/10) – AMBAC Insured

     12/10 at 101.00      AAA       1,083,290
   Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1985B:            
  6,460   

0.000%, 1/15/15 (Pre-refunded 1/15/11) – FGIC Insured

     1/11 at 67.04      AAA       4,011,983
  5,700   

0.000%, 1/15/15 (Pre-refunded 7/15/11) – FGIC Insured

     7/11 at 70.48      AAA       3,664,074
  5,065   

Ohio Water Development Authority, Loan Revenue Bonds, Pure Water Development, Series 1990I, 6.000%, 12/01/16 – AMBAC Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      AAA       5,654,465
   Olentangy Local School District, Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A:            
  400   

5.250%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 6/01/14) – FGIC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AA  (4)     444,184
  3,055   

5.250%, 12/01/22 (Pre-refunded 6/01/14) – FGIC Insured

     6/14 at 100.00      AA  (4)     3,392,455
   Olentangy Local School District, Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio, Various Purpose Bonds, Series 1999:            
  1,825   

5.000%, 12/01/27 (Pre-refunded 12/01/09)

     12/09 at 101.00      AA  (4)     1,919,316
  2,210   

5.000%, 12/01/27 (Pre-refunded 12/01/09)

     12/09 at 101.00      AA  (4)     2,324,213
  1,495   

Otsego Local School District, Wood, Henry and Lucas Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.375%, 12/01/22 (Pre-refunded 12/01/14) – FSA Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      Aaa       1,680,051
  1,250   

Parma Community General Hospital Association, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, 5.350%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/08)

     11/08 at 101.00      N/R  (4)     1,280,013
  500   

Pickerington Local School District, Fairfield County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, 0.000%, 12/01/11 – AMBAC Insured (ETM)

     No Opt. Call      AAA       451,100
  1,335   

Richland County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Improvement Bonds, MedCentral Health System Obligated Group, Series 2000B, 6.375%, 11/15/22 (Pre-refunded 11/15/10)

     11/10 at 101.00      A–  (4)     1,467,272
  1,185   

Sugarcreek Local School District, Athens County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 12/01/24 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – MBIA Insured

     12/13 at 100.00      Aaa       1,309,698
   University of Cincinnati, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2001A:            
  1,500   

5.750%, 6/01/18 (Pre-refunded 6/01/11) – FGIC Insured

     6/11 at 101.00      A+  (4)     1,646,085
  1,520   

5.750%, 6/01/19 (Pre-refunded 6/01/11) – FGIC Insured

     6/11 at 101.00      A+  (4)     1,668,033
  102,960   

Total U.S. Guaranteed

                    105,225,229
   Utilities – 6.9%            
  1,535   

Cleveland Public Power System, Ohio, First Mortgage Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1994A, 0.000%, 11/15/13 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       1,261,678
   Cleveland, Ohio, Public Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B:            
  4,740   

0.000%, 11/15/34 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       1,178,554
  2,000   

5.000%, 11/15/38 – MBIA Insured

     5/18 at 100.00      AAA       2,031,320
  7,500   

0.000%, 11/15/38 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA       1,484,250

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Utilities (continued)               
$ 5,000   

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, JMG Funding Limited Partnership Project, Series 1997, 5.625%, 1/01/23 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     10/08 at 101.00      Aaa      $ 5,023,250
   Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, Beneficial Interest Certificates, Belleville Hydroelectric Project – Joint Venture 5, Series 2004:               
  1,000   

5.000%, 2/15/20 – AMBAC Insured

     2/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,027,590
  5,450   

5.000%, 2/15/21 – AMBAC Insured

     2/14 at 100.00      AAA        5,576,113
  1,465   

5.000%, 2/15/22 – AMBAC Insured

     2/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,493,289
  3,295   

5.000%, 2/15/23 – AMBAC Insured

     2/14 at 100.00      AAA        3,348,709
  7,650   

Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Bay Shore Power, Series 1998A, 5.875%, 9/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 102.00      N/R        7,447,505
  1,545   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1989O, 0.000%, 7/01/17

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,022,033
  4,460   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Co-Generation Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A, 6.625%, 6/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     6/10 at 101.00      Baa3        4,584,122
  45,640   

Total Utilities

                     35,478,413
   Water and Sewer – 6.0%               
  1,730   

Butler County, Ohio, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/23 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      Aaa        1,884,454
  4,355   

Cincinnati, Ohio, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 12/01/32

     12/17 at 100.00      AA+        4,508,252
  865   

City of Marysville, Ohio, Water System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/32 – AMBAC Insured

     12/17 at 100.00      Aaa        888,710
  10,325   

Cleveland, Ohio, Waterworks First Mortgage Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1993G, 5.500%, 1/01/21 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        11,658,782
  1,095   

Hebron, Ohio, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Waterworks System Improvements, Series 2004, 5.875%, 12/01/25

     6/14 at 100.00      N/R        1,138,986
  1,260   

Lancaster, Ohio, Wastewater System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/25 – AMBAC Insured

     12/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,278,850
  4,590   

Marysville, Ohio, Wastewater Treatement System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 4.750%, 12/01/47 – XLCA Insured

     12/17 at 100.00      A–        4,200,768
  530   

Ohio Water Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Drinking Water Assistance Fund, State Match, Series 2008, 5.000%, 6/01/28 – FSA Insured

     6/18 at 100.00      AAA        556,383
  1,255   

Ohio Water Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fresh Water Development, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/15

     6/14 at 100.00      AAA        1,379,684
  3,500   

Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Water Quality Project, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 6/01/25

     6/15 at 100.00      AAA        3,659,705
  29,505   

Total Water and Sewer

                     31,154,574
$ 509,365   

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $498,153,672) – 98.4%

                     509,343,179
                     
   Short-Term Investments – 0.4%               
$ 2,000   

Scioto County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Series 2006B, Variable Rate Demand Obligation, 3.500%, 2/15/36 – AMBAC Insured (6)

            AA3        2,000,000
                     
  

Total Short-Term Investments (cost $2,000,000)

                 2,000,000
    
  

Total Investments (cost $500,153,672) – 98.8%

                 511,343,179
    
  

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.2%

                 6,364,088
    
  

Net Assets – 100%

               $ 517,707,267
    

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Futures Contracts outstanding at May 31, 2008:

 

Type    Contract
Position
   Number of
Contracts
   Contract
Expiration
   Value at
May 31, 2008
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
U.S. Treasury Bond    Long    112    9/08    $ 12,712,000    $ (35,297 )

 

  (1)   All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.

 

  (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 higher of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”) or Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s are considered to be below investment grade.

 

       The Portfolio of Investments may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

  (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)   Portion of investment, with an aggregate market value of $247,581, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations under futures contracts.

 

  (6)   Investment has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and demand features which qualify it as a short-term investment. The rate disclosed is that in effect at the end of the reporting period. This rate changes periodically based on market conditions or a specified market index.

 

  N/R   Not rated.

 

  WI/DD    Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

 

  (ETM)   Escrowed to maturity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Education and Civic Organizations – 1.3%               
$ 370   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Ana G. Mendez University System, Series 1999, 5.375%, 2/01/29

     2/09 at 101.00      BBB–      $ 353,961
  200   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, University of the Sacred Heart, Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/01/21

     9/11 at 100.00      BBB        199,510
  250   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ana G. Mendez University System, Series 2002, 5.500%, 12/01/31

     12/12 at 101.00      BBB–        240,908
  820   

Total Education and Civic Organizations

                     794,379
   Health Care – 1.5%               
  385   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, FHA-Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Doctor Pila Hospital, Series 1995A, 5.875%, 8/01/12

     8/08 at 100.00      AAA        385,974
  500   

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Series 1995A, 6.250%, 7/01/24 –
MBIA Insured

     7/08 at 100.00      AAA        504,240
  885   

Total Health Care

                     890,214
   Housing/Multifamily – 6.8%               
  675   

Kenosha Housing Authority, Wisconsin, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Villa Ciera Inc., Series 2000A, 5.900%, 11/20/30

     11/08 at 102.00      N/R        684,167
  570   

Lake Delton Community Development Agency, Wisconsin, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Woodland Park Project, Series 2001, 5.300%, 2/20/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     1/12 at 102.00      N/R        564,009
  1,000   

Madison Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, GNMA Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Greentree Glen Apartments, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 9/20/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 100.00      AAA        1,000,250
  200   

Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, City Hall Square Apartments, Series 1993, 6.000%, 8/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     8/08 at 101.00      N/R        201,456
  500   

Sheboygan Housing Authority, Wisconsin, GNMA Multifamily Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lake Shore Apartments, Series 1998A, 5.100%, 11/20/26

     11/08 at 100.00      AAA        500,070
  300   

Walworth County Housing Authority, Wisconsin, FHA-Insured Housing Revenue Bonds, Kiwanis Heritage Inc. Senior Apartments, Series 1997, 5.550%, 9/01/22

     9/08 at 100.00      N/R        300,150
  1,000   

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.550%, 5/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     5/16 at 100.00      AA        907,270
  4,245   

Total Housing/Multifamily

                     4,157,372
   Housing/Single Family – 4.3%               
  50   

Virgin Islands Housing Finance Corporation, GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1995A, 6.450%, 3/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

     9/08 at 100.00      N/R        50,048
   Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, Home Ownership Revenue Bonds, Series 2005E:               
  1,250   

4.900%, 11/01/35

     5/15 at 100.00      AA        1,258,263
  1,300   

4.900%, 11/01/35 – AMBAC Insured

     5/15 at 100.00      AAA        1,310,114
  2,600   

Total Housing/Single Family

                     2,618,425
   Tax Obligation/General – 0.1%               
  95   

Guam, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993A, 5.400%, 11/15/18

     11/08 at 100.00      B        94,960
   Tax Obligation/Limited – 62.5%               
  1,500   

Ashwaubenon Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Arena Project, Series 2002, 5.150%, 6/01/29

     6/12 at 100.00      Aa2        1,540,275
  1,000   

De Forest Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Redevelopment Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 1999B, 5.100%, 2/01/18

     8/08 at 100.00      N/R        1,000,560

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments

Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

May 31, 2008

 

Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
                 
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)               
$ 2,000   

Glendale Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Community Development Lease Revenue Bonds, Bayshore Public Parking Project, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 10/01/24

     10/14 at 100.00      A3      $ 2,047,840
  100   

Glendale Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Community Development Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Tax Increment District 6, Series 2001, 5.000%, 10/01/19

     10/11 at 100.00      A3        102,414
  350   

Green Bay Brown County Professional Football Stadium District, Wisconsin, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Lambeau Field Renovation Project, Series 2001A, 5.000%, 2/01/19 – AMBAC Insured

     2/11 at 100.00      AAA        360,413
  500   

Jackson Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1999, 5.100%, 12/01/17

     12/09 at 100.00      N/R        499,215
  960   

Madison Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Monona Terrace, Series 2002, 4.375%, 3/01/20

     3/12 at 100.00      Aa2        964,330
  675   

Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, HSI Industrial I LLC Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.125%, 6/01/29 (WI/DD, Settling 6/20/08)

     6/16 at 100.00      Aa3        679,624
  2,000   

Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Neighborhood Public Schools Initiative, Series 2002A, 4.875%, 8/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

     8/12 at 100.00      AAA        2,035,180
  1,000   

Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Neighborhood Public Schools Initiative, Series 2007A, 4.000%, 8/01/23 – AMBAC Insured

     8/17 at 100.00      Aaa        982,090
  275   

Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Public Schools, Series 2005A, 4.600%, 8/01/22

     8/15 at 100.00      A2        273,229
   Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Summerfest Project, Series 2001:               
  400   

4.850%, 8/01/17

     8/11 at 100.00      A        411,096
  1,000   

4.950%, 8/01/20

     8/11 at 100.00      A        1,017,110
  1,500   

Neenah Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 12/01/26

     12/14 at 100.00      A1        1,538,475
  1,000   

Onalaska Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Community Development Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 4.875%, 10/01/27

     10/13 at 100.00      A2        1,036,750
  1,500   

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2004-I, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – FGIC Insured

     7/14 at 100.00      AA        1,526,700
   Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2007N:               
  2,500   

5.500%, 7/01/25 – AGC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,770,425
  2,000   

5.250%, 7/01/33 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,115,280
  1,000   

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.500%, 7/01/27 – AMBAC Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,078,980
   Saint Francis Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:               
  400   

4.150%, 3/01/20

     3/17 at 100.00      A3        404,904
  300   

4.350%, 3/01/22

     3/17 at 100.00      A3        301,719
  280   

4.500%, 3/01/24

     3/17 at 100.00      A3        281,999
  520   

4.600%, 3/01/27

     3/17 at 100.00      A3        523,921
   Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A:               
  850   

5.500%, 12/15/18 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        970,726
  400   

5.500%, 12/15/19 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        455,464
  2,195   

5.500%, 12/15/20 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        2,496,242
  500   

5.500%, 12/15/26 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        554,525
  1,220   

Sturgeon Bay Waterfront Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.500%, 10/01/21

     10/16 at 100.00      N/R        1,191,232
  1,305   

Sun Prairie Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Tax Increment District 8, Series 2006, 4.250%, 8/01/25

     8/16 at 100.00      A2        1,218,439
  600   

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Matching Fund Loan Note, Series 1998A, 5.625%, 10/01/25

     10/08 at 101.00      BBB        604,050
  1,000   

Weston Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 10/01/21

     10/14 at 100.00      A3        1,047,060

 

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
   Description (1)      Optional Call
Provisions (2)
     Ratings (3)      Value
               
   Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)             
$ 1,000   

Weston Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/21

     10/15 at 100.00      A3      $ 1,025,420
   Wisconsin Center District, Junior Dedicated Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1999:             
  3,400   

5.250%, 12/15/23 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        3,706,337
  500   

5.250%, 12/15/27 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        537,760
  2,000   

Wisconsin Center District, Senior Dedicated Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A, 0.000%, 12/15/28 – FSA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        719,420
  37,730   

Total Tax Obligation/Limited

                     38,019,204
   U.S. Guaranteed – 13.1% (4)             
   Ashwaubenon Community Development Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Arena Project, Series 1999A:             
  1,000   

5.700%, 6/01/24 (Pre-refunded 6/01/09)

     6/09 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)      1,037,110
  700   

5.800%, 6/01/29 (Pre-refunded 6/01/09)

     6/09 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)      726,670
  

Green Bay Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Project, Series 1999A:

            
  1,300   

5.250%, 6/01/24 (Pre-refunded 6/01/09)

     6/09 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)      1,342,458
  1,150   

5.100%, 6/01/29 (Pre-refunded 6/01/09)

     6/09 at 100.00      Aa2  (4)      1,185,857
   Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Public Schools, Series 2003A:             
  2,000   

5.125%, 8/01/21 (Pre-refunded 8/01/13) – AMBAC Insured

     8/13 at 100.00      AAA        2,188,200
  1,000   

5.125%, 8/01/22 (Pre-refunded 8/01/13) – AMBAC Insured

     8/13 at 100.00      AAA        1,094,100
  375   

Sturgeon Bay Waterfront Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.200%, 10/01/21 (Pre-refunded 10/01/08)

     10/08 at 100.00      N/R  (4)      378,878
  7,525   

Total U.S. Guaranteed

                     7,953,273
   Utilities – 6.8%             
  1,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2003NN, 5.250%, 7/01/23 – MBIA Insured

     No Opt. Call      AAA        1,065,610
  2,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2007TT, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – MBIA Insured

     7/17 at 100.00      AAA        2,063,280
  1,000   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2007VV, 5.250%, 7/01/24 – FGIC Insured

     No Opt. Call      A3        1,004,270
  4,000   

Total Utilities

                     4,133,160
$ 57,900   

Total Investments (cost $58,269,260) – 96.4%

                     58,660,987
                   
  

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.6%

               2,171,215
    
  

Net Assets – 100%

             $ 60,832,202
    

 

  (1)   All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.

 

  (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 higher of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”) or Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s or Baa by Moody’s are considered to be below investment grade.

 

       The Portfolio of Investments may reflect the ratings on certain bonds insured by ACA, AMBAC, CIFG, FGIC, MBIA, RAAI and XLCA as of May 31, 2008. Please see the Portfolio Managers’ Commentary for an expanded discussion of the affect on the Fund of changes to the ratings of certain bonds in the portfolio resulting from changes to the ratings of the underlying insurers both during the period and after period end.

 

  (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.

 

  N/R   Not rated.

 

  WI/DD    Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

59


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

May 31, 2008

 

      Kansas     Kentucky     Michigan     Missouri     Ohio     Wisconsin  

Assets

            

Investments, at value (cost $121,505,174, $417,810,280, $215,425,965, $223,339,131, $500,153,672 and $58,269,260, respectively)

   $ 122,555,083     $ 426,442,316     $ 221,194,581     $ 225,717,759     $ 511,343,179     $ 58,660,987  

Cash

                                   1,415,068  

Unrealized appreciation on forward swaps

           336,570       165,110                    

Receivables:

            

Interest

     1,938,161       5,476,567       1,960,314       3,072,448       9,441,268       980,759  

Investments sold

     340,000       6,180,800       891,554       2,569,063       2,070,000       508,889  

Shares sold

     70,514       205,140       309,331       336,322       963,030       89,972  

Variation margin on futures contracts

           38,156                   57,750        

Other assets

     203       47,513       26,844       13,783       58,816       2,365  

Total assets

     124,903,961       438,727,062       224,547,734       231,709,375       523,934,043       61,658,040  

Liabilities

            

Cash overdraft

     94,005       3,272,564       59,621       3,145,869       2,344,531        

Floating rate obligations

           7,680,000             2,225,000              

Payables:

            

Investments purchased

           4,033,609       4,844,969             2,071,000       675,000  

Shares redeemed

     110,185       762,489       323,964       58,082       480,247       4,221  

Accrued expenses:

            

Management fees

     56,591       187,087       98,605       101,573       227,968       27,404  

12b-1 distribution and service fees

     33,291       99,100       53,414       51,589       98,838       14,264  

Other

     39,783       144,040       84,405       73,611       179,389       24,019  

Dividends payable

     206,689       649,328       393,115       378,683       824,803       80,930  

Total liabilities

     540,544       16,828,217       5,858,093       6,034,407       6,226,776       825,838  

Net assets

   $ 124,363,417     $ 421,898,845     $ 218,689,641     $ 225,674,968     $ 517,707,267     $ 60,832,202  

Class A Shares

            

Net assets

   $ 94,258,596     $ 362,733,883     $ 159,695,541     $ 195,691,075     $ 338,770,314     $ 50,640,156  

Shares outstanding

     9,213,343       33,635,868       14,322,852       18,241,452       30,817,728       5,017,909  

Net asset value per share

   $ 10.23     $ 10.78     $ 11.15     $ 10.73     $ 10.99     $ 10.09  

Offering price per share (net asset value per share plus
maximum sales charge of 4.20% of offering price)

   $ 10.68     $ 11.25     $ 11.64     $ 11.20     $ 11.47     $ 10.53  

Class B Shares

            

Net assets

   $ 4,721,147     $ 9,685,498     $ 4,080,381     $ 5,785,195     $ 11,576,978     $ 2,174,241  

Shares outstanding

     465,473       897,382       365,149       538,621       1,054,867       214,938  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.14     $ 10.79     $ 11.17     $ 10.74     $ 10.97     $ 10.12  

Class C Shares

            

Net assets

   $ 21,090,359     $ 46,588,350     $ 35,813,576     $ 21,541,334     $ 50,641,794     $ 6,511,730  

Shares outstanding

     2,061,842       4,319,268       3,213,280       2,009,963       4,620,429       644,296  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.23     $ 10.79     $ 11.15     $ 10.72     $ 10.96     $ 10.11  

Class I Shares(1)

            

Net assets

   $ 4,293,315     $ 2,891,114     $ 19,100,143     $ 2,657,364     $ 116,718,181     $ 1,506,075  

Shares outstanding

     417,943       268,055       1,713,297       247,596       10,635,955       148,847  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.27     $ 10.79     $ 11.15     $ 10.73     $ 10.97     $ 10.12  

Net Assets Consist of:

                                                

Capital paid-in

   $ 123,255,186     $ 412,785,733     $ 212,900,452     $ 222,147,716     $ 505,927,343     $ 60,509,644  

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income

     88,875       (733,880 )     (203,264 )     (1,480 )     (217,369 )     (74,609 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investments and derivative transactions

     (30,553 )     901,444       58,727       1,150,104       843,083       5,440  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivative transactions

     1,049,909       8,945,548       5,933,726       2,378,628       11,154,210       391,727  

Net assets

   $ 124,363,417     $ 421,898,845     $ 218,689,641     $ 225,674,968     $ 517,707,267     $ 60,832,202  

 

(1) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

60


Statement of Operations

Year Ended May 31, 2008

 

     Kansas     Kentucky     Michigan     Missouri     Ohio     Wisconsin  

Investment Income

   $ 6,237,959     $ 21,475,454     $ 11,230,968     $ 12,219,624     $ 26,667,953     $ 2,542,548  

Expenses

            

Management fees

     669,370       2,265,630       1,188,843       1,284,040       2,716,015       295,351  

12b-1 service fees – Class A

     191,243       751,191       327,795       425,487       683,340       90,963  

12b-1 distribution and service fees – Class B

     48,809       103,707       41,648       62,746       128,318       21,152  

12b-1 distribution and service fees – Class C

     157,498       344,664       275,297       159,084       366,654       45,367  

Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses

     62,182       197,652       121,280       98,311       278,495       28,085  

Interest expense on floating rate obligations

           272,452       11,922       67,477       461,141        

Custodian’s fees and expenses

     52,585       139,478       60,451       104,465       187,114       16,592  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,701       8,745       4,727       5,111       11,242       1,025  

Professional fees

     14,500       62,519       19,542       20,380       33,007       10,468  

Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses

     18,218       57,231       38,517       28,134       79,448       8,606  

Federal and state registration fees

     11,463       14,278       17,066       16,387       14,563       13,183  

Other expenses

     2,888       11,542       6,310       7,799       12,860       2,802  

Total expenses before custodian fee credit

     1,231,457       4,229,089       2,113,398       2,279,421       4,972,197       533,594  

Custodian fee credit

     (8,389 )     (22,795 )     (15,128 )     (18,141 )     (43,681 )     (10,106 )

Net expenses

     1,223,068       4,206,294       2,098,270       2,261,280       4,928,516       523,488  

Net investment income

     5,014,891       17,269,160       9,132,698       9,958,344       21,739,437       2,019,060  

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

            

Net realized gain (loss) from:

            

Investments

     159,653       1,236,154       807,050       1,133,166       3,284,990       5,579  

Forward swaps

           172,852       (107,121 )                  

Futures

           (45,316 )                 (89,407 )      

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

            

Investments

     (2,028,472 )     (8,318,930 )     (5,591,169 )     (7,408,671 )     (12,303,422 )     (663,813 )

Forward swaps

           681,583       387,285                    

Futures

           (23,058 )                 (35,297 )      

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1,868,819 )     (6,296,715 )     (4,503,955 )     (6,275,505 )     (9,143,136 )     (658,234 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 3,146,072     $ 10,972,445     $ 4,628,743     $ 3,682,839     $ 12,596,301     $ 1,360,826  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

61


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Kansas        Kentucky  
      Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
       Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 

Operations

                 

Net investment income

   $ 5,014,891        $ 5,116,315        $ 17,269,160        $ 18,212,102  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

                 

Investments

     159,653          1,642,173          1,236,154          1,028,495  

Forward swaps

                       172,852           

Futures

                       (45,316 )         

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

                 

Investments

     (2,028,472 )        (1,467,120 )        (8,318,930 )        659,410  

Forward swaps

                       681,583          (345,013 )

Futures

                       (23,058 )         

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     3,146,072          5,291,368          10,972,445          19,554,994  

Distributions to Shareholders

                 

From net investment income:

                 

Class A

     (3,898,113 )        (3,948,267 )        (15,125,455 )        (16,229,555 )

Class B

     (171,165 )        (216,685 )        (354,402 )        (516,334 )

Class C

     (746,135 )        (762,069 )        (1,594,319 )        (1,622,289 )

Class I(1)

     (150,553 )        (85,404 )        (124,292 )        (112,352 )

From accumulated net realized gains:

                 

Class A

     (222,644 )                 (846,835 )        (804,235 )

Class B

     (11,930 )                 (24,032 )        (31,411 )

Class C

     (48,489 )                 (103,359 )        (94,175 )

Class I(1)

     (7,651 )                 (6,179 )        (5,293 )

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (5,256,680 )        (5,012,425 )        (18,178,873 )        (19,415,644 )

Fund Share Transactions

                 

Proceeds from sale of shares

     15,985,702          13,983,839          28,462,533          32,298,305  

Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due
to reinvestment of distributions

     2,766,399          2,398,985          10,811,242          10,557,770  
     18,752,101          16,382,824          39,273,775          42,856,075  

Cost of shares redeemed

     (20,626,797 )        (20,116,563 )        (65,614,415 )        (52,943,992 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (1,874,696 )        (3,733,739 )        (26,340,640 )        (10,087,917 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (3,985,304 )        (3,454,796 )        (33,547,068 )        (9,948,567 )

Net assets at the beginning of year

     128,348,721          131,803,517          455,445,913          465,394,480  

Net assets at the end of year

   $ 124,363,417        $ 128,348,721        $ 421,898,845        $ 455,445,913  

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the
end of year

   $ 88,875        $ 40,834        $ (733,880 )      $ (804,166 )

 

(1) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

62


 

       Michigan        Missouri  
        Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
       Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 

Operations

                   

Net investment income

     $ 9,132,698        $ 9,509,739        $ 9,958,344        $ 10,664,912  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

                   

Investments

       807,050          1,756,860          1,133,166          746,850  

Forward swaps

       (107,121 )                           

Futures

                                   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

                   

Investments

       (5,591,169 )        (423,093 )        (7,408,671 )        289,259  

Forward swaps

       387,285          (222,175 )                  

Futures

                                   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

       4,628,743          10,621,331          3,682,839          11,701,021  

Distributions to Shareholders

                   

From net investment income:

                   

Class A

       (6,824,038 )        (7,050,365 )        (8,773,478 )        (9,368,335 )

Class B

       (149,335 )        (190,942 )        (221,642 )        (266,196 )

Class C

       (1,316,103 )        (1,360,169 )        (764,474 )        (752,948 )

Class I(1)

       (863,423 )        (938,703 )        (107,073 )        (56,661 )

From accumulated net realized gains:

                   

Class A

       (464,003 )        (1,448,384 )        (385,340 )        (141,487 )

Class B

       (12,411 )        (47,098 )        (11,873 )        (4,826 )

Class C

       (103,052 )        (322,755 )        (37,270 )        (13,104 )

Class I(1)

       (55,534 )        (184,060 )        (4,173 )        (837 )

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

       (9,787,899 )        (11,542,476 )        (10,305,323 )        (10,604,394 )

Fund Share Transactions

                   

Proceeds from sale of shares

       27,724,194          21,356,189          13,915,200          16,104,993  

Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due
to reinvestment of distributions

       4,740,621          5,074,689          5,536,884          5,559,873  
       32,464,815          26,430,878          19,452,084          21,664,866  

Cost of shares redeemed

       (40,986,096 )        (30,224,021 )        (45,350,476 )        (26,794,995 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

       (8,521,281 )        (3,793,143 )        (25,898,392 )        (5,130,129 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

       (13,680,437 )        (4,714,288 )        (32,520,876 )        (4,033,502 )

Net assets at the beginning of year

       232,370,078          237,084,366          258,195,844          262,229,346  

Net assets at the end of year

     $ 218,689,641        $ 232,370,078        $ 225,674,968        $ 258,195,844  

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the
end of year

     $ (203,264 )      $ (180,464 )      $ (1,480 )      $ (74,680 )

 

(1) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     Ohio        Wisconsin  
      Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
       Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 

Operations

                 

Net investment income

   $ 21,739,437        $ 22,190,729        $ 2,019,060        $ 1,775,461  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

                 

Investments

     3,284,990          2,589,633          5,579          83,300  

Forward swaps

                                 

Futures

     (89,407 )                           

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

                 

Investments

     (12,303,422 )        (1,708,475 )        (663,813 )        104,085  

Forward swaps

                                 

Futures

     (35,297 )                           

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     12,596,301          23,071,887          1,360,826          1,962,846  

Distributions to Shareholders

                 

From net investment income:

                 

Class A

     (14,068,873 )        (14,370,357 )        (1,730,913 )        (1,455,199 )

Class B

     (452,727 )        (621,821 )        (67,666 )        (88,548 )

Class C

     (1,758,809 )        (1,721,241 )        (197,970 )        (186,557 )

Class I(1)

     (5,218,539 )        (5,527,424 )        (59,646 )        (26,261 )

From accumulated net realized gains:

                 

Class A

     (2,246,642 )        (994,096 )        (70,460 )        (80,032 )

Class B

     (88,049 )        (52,377 )        (3,205 )        (6,401 )

Class C

     (321,871 )        (137,036 )        (9,120 )        (11,840 )

Class I(1)

     (787,894 )        (363,710 )        (2,416 )        (1,745 )

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (24,943,404 )        (23,788,062 )        (2,141,396 )        (1,856,583 )

Fund Share Transactions

                 

Proceeds from sale of shares

     54,114,008          43,834,813          14,979,855          10,443,529  

Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due
to reinvestment of distributions

     14,585,776          12,663,124          1,333,633          1,047,561  
     68,699,784          56,497,937          16,313,488          11,491,090  

Cost of shares redeemed

     (75,202,035 )        (62,384,790 )        (6,449,792 )        (5,391,370 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (6,502,251 )        (5,886,853 )        9,863,696          6,099,720  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (18,849,354 )        (6,603,028 )        9,083,126          6,205,983  

Net assets at the beginning of year

     536,556,621          543,159,649          51,749,076          45,543,093  

Net assets at the end of year

   $ 517,707,267        $ 536,556,621        $ 60,832,202        $ 51,749,076  

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the
end of year

   $ (217,369 )      $ (445,112 )      $ (74,609 )      $ (37,474 )

 

(1) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies

The Nuveen Multistate Trust IV (the “Trust”) is an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is comprised of Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund (“Kansas”), Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund (“Kentucky”), Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (“Michigan”), Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund (“Missouri”), Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (“Ohio”) and Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund (“Wisconsin”) (collectively, the “Funds”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 1, 1996. The Funds were each organized as a series of predecessor trusts or corporations prior to that date.

The Funds seek to provide high levels of tax-free income and preservation of capital through investing primarily in diversified portfolios of quality municipal bonds. Effective October 21, 2007, each Fund may invest up to 20% of their net assets in below investment grade (“high yield” or “junk”) municipal bonds.

On March 31, 2008, the Nuveen Mutual Funds announced the following policy changes applicable to the Funds, effective May 1, 2008:

 

 

For Class A Share purchases at net asset value of $1 million or more that are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), the period over which the CDSC will apply has been reduced from 18 months to 12 months for all purchases occurring on or after May 1, 2007. Class A Shares purchased prior to May 1, 2007 that have not been redeemed are no longer be subject to a CDSC;

 

 

Class B Shares will only be issued (i) upon the exchange of Class B Shares from another Nuveen fund, (ii) for purposes of dividend reinvestment, and (iii) through December 31, 2008, for defined contribution plans and investors using automatic investment plans with investments in Class B shares as of March 31, 2008. The reinstatement privilege for Class B Shares will no longer be available as of December 31, 2008.

 

 

Class R Shares have been renamed Class I Shares and are available for (i) purchases of $1 million or more, (ii) purchases using dividends and capital gains distributions on Class I Shares and (iii) purchase by limited categories of investors.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Investment Valuation

The prices of municipal bonds in each Fund’s investment portfolio are provided by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. When market price quotes are not readily available (which is usually the case for municipal securities), the pricing service may establish fair value based on yields or prices of municipal bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, indications of value from securities dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral and general market conditions. Prices of forward swap contracts are also provided by an independent pricing service approved by each Fund’s Board of Trustees. Futures contracts are valued using the closing settlement price, or, in the absence of such a price, at the mean of the bid and asked prices. If the pricing service is unable to supply a price for a municipal bond, forward swap or futures contract, each Fund may use market quotes provided by major broker/dealers in such investments. If it is determined that the market price for an investment or derivative instrument is unavailable or inappropriate, the Board of Trustees of the Funds, or its designee, may establish fair value in accordance with procedures established in good faith by the Board of Trustees. 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.

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 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 May 31, 2008, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin had outstanding when issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments of $4,033,609, $4,844,969, $2,071,000 and $675,000, respectively. There were no such outstanding purchase commitments in Kansas or Missouri.

Investment Income

Interest income, which includes the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also includes paydown gains and losses, if any.

Professional Fees

Professional fees presented in 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.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

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 which will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.

Effective November 30, 2007, the Funds adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires the affirmative evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., a greater than 50 percent likelihood) of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold may result in a tax benefit or expense in the current year.

Implementation of FIN 48 required management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, as defined by the statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions, which includes federal and certain states. 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). The Funds have no examinations in progress.

For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions through the end of the reporting period, management of the Funds has reviewed all tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the preparation of the Funds’ tax returns and concluded the adoption of FIN 48 resulted in no impact to the Funds’ net assets or results of operations as of and during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008.

The Funds are 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 Shareholders

Tax-exempt net investment income is declared monthly as a dividend. Generally, payment is made or reinvestment is credited to shareholder accounts on the first business day after month-end. Net realized capital gains from investment transactions, if any, are declared and distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.

Distributions to shareholders of 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Flexible Sales Charge Program

During the period June 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008, each Fund offered Class A, B, C and I Shares. Class A Shares are generally sold with an up-front sales charge and incur a .20% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class A Share purchases of $1 million or more are sold at net asset value without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class B Shares are sold without an up-front sales charge but incur a .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee and a .20% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class B Shares are subject to a CDSC of up to 5% depending upon the length of time the shares are held by the investor (CDSC is reduced to 0% at the end of six years). Class B Shares convert to Class A Shares eight years after purchase. Class C Shares are sold without an up-front sales charge but incur a .55% annual 12b-1 distribution fee and a .20% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class C Shares are subject to a CDSC of 1% if redeemed within one year of purchase. Class I Shares are not subject to any sales charge or 12b-1 distribution or service fees.

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”).

 

 

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A Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse trust” or “credit recovery swap”) 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, as well as any shortfalls in interest cash flows. 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 an “Inverse floating rate investment”. An investment in a self-deposited inverse floater, recourse trust or credit recovery swap is accounted for as a financing transaction in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 140 “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities”. In such instances, a fixed-rate bond deposited into a special purpose trust is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as an “Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust”, with the Fund accounting for the short-term floating rate certificates issued by the trust as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in Investment Income the entire earnings of the underlying bond and accounts for the related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as “Interest expense on floating rate obligations” in the Statement of Operations.

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio invested in externally deposited inverse floaters and/or self-deposited inverse floaters. Kansas and Wisconsin did not invest in any such instruments during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008.

The average floating rate obligations outstanding and average annual interest rate and fees related to self-deposited inverse floaters during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, were as follows:

 

      Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio

Average floating rate obligations

   $ 8,248,989    $ 306,011    $ 2,106,831    $ 12,696,175

Average annual interest rate and fees

     3.30%      3.90%      3.20%      3.63%

Forward Swap Transactions

Each Fund is authorized to invest in forward interest rate swap transactions. 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 municipal market. Forward interest rate swap transactions involve each 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 forward swap contract and the termination date of the swap (which is akin to a bond’s maturity). The value of the 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. The Funds 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. 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. To reduce such credit risk, all counterparties are required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of each swap) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when any of the Funds have an unrealized loss on a swap contract, 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 swap valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the predetermined threshold amount. Kentucky and Michigan were the only Funds to invest in forward interest rate swap transactions during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008.

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.” Subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by a Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuation of the value of the contract.

During the period the futures contract is open, changes in the value of the contract are recognized as an unrealized gain or loss by “marking-to-market” on a daily basis to reflect the changes in market value of the contract. 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. Cash held by the broker to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Additionally, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects a receivable or payable for the variation margin, when applicable. Kentucky and Ohio were the only Funds to invest in futures contracts during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

An investment included within Receivables from investments sold on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities of Kentucky, with an aggregate market value of $161,600, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations under futures contracts.

Risks of investments in futures contracts include the possible adverse movement 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.

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. Such securities are included in the Portfolios of Investments with a 0.000% coupon rate in their description. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.

Expense Allocation

Expenses of the Funds that are not directly attributable to a specific class of shares are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Expenses directly attributable to a class of shares, which presently only include 12b-1 distribution and service fees, are recorded to the specific class.

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 Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

2. Fund Shares

Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:

 

     Kansas  
     Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold:

                 

Class A

   1,010,280        $ 10,442,515        738,883        $ 7,727,761  

Class A – automatic conversion of Class B shares

   30,371          313,454        137,621          1,443,319  

Class B

   17,029          174,237        38,040          394,448  

Class C

   326,896          3,378,206        257,845          2,706,471  

Class I

   163,363          1,677,290        162,706          1,711,840  

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment
of distributions:

                 

Class A

   212,746          2,192,803        181,556          1,902,123  

Class B

   9,055          92,608        9,902          102,898  

Class C

   42,141          434,332        36,570          383,271  

Class I

   4,515          46,656        1,016          10,693  
     1,816,396          18,752,101        1,564,139          16,382,824  

Shares redeemed:

                 

Class A

   (1,411,249 )        (14,547,592 )      (1,333,549 )        (13,953,264 )

Class B

   (96,205 )        (987,602 )      (59,717 )        (619,173 )

Class B – automatic conversion to Class A shares

   (30,632 )        (313,454 )      (138,795 )        (1,443,319 )

Class C

   (399,577 )        (4,125,958 )      (391,534 )        (4,090,957 )

Class I

   (62,422 )        (652,191 )      (936 )        (9,850 )
     (2,000,085 )        (20,626,797 )      (1,924,531 )        (20,116,563 )

Net increase (decrease)

   (183,689 )      $ (1,874,696 )      (360,392 )      $ (3,733,739 )

 

 

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     Kentucky  
     Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold:

                 

Class A

   1,872,810        $ 20,386,170        2,039,116        $ 22,523,441  

Class A – automatic conversion of Class B shares

   117,432          1,281,429        241,274          2,668,451  

Class B

   14,742          160,002        32,888          364,317  

Class C

   583,345          6,334,100        552,350          6,112,283  

Class I

   27,826          300,832        57,059          629,813  

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions:

                 

Class A

   862,730          9,368,364        829,319          9,183,661  

Class B

   25,975          282,368        28,813          319,218  

Class C

   98,125          1,065,450        87,326          966,833  

Class I

   8,758          95,060        7,955          88,058  
     3,611,743          39,273,775        3,876,100          42,856,075  

Shares redeemed:

                 

Class A

   (4,996,193 )        (54,349,957 )      (3,696,333 )        (40,846,673 )

Class B

   (253,445 )        (2,757,000 )      (269,743 )        (2,975,210 )

Class B – automatic conversion to Class A shares

   (117,397 )        (1,281,429 )      (241,139 )        (2,668,451 )

Class C

   (616,907 )        (6,697,468 )      (575,593 )        (6,356,515 )

Class I

   (48,488 )        (528,561 )      (8,831 )        (97,143 )
     (6,032,430 )        (65,614,415 )      (4,791,639 )        (52,943,992 )

Net increase (decrease)

   (2,420,687 )      $ (26,340,640 )      (915,539 )      $ (10,087,917 )
     Michigan  
     Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold:

                 

Class A

   2,038,746        $ 22,978,961        1,330,719        $ 15,346,047  

Class A – automatic conversion of Class B shares

   10,060          114,165        70,452          816,002  

Class B

   25,413          287,094        27,284          316,820  

Class C

   304,327          3,434,514        335,428          3,867,578  

Class I

   81,171          909,460        87,324          1,009,742  

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions:

                 

Class A

   296,174          3,335,734        302,979          3,507,082  

Class B

   6,283          70,963        8,249          95,647  

Class C

   56,567          636,792        58,027          671,298  

Class I

   61,902          697,132        69,176          800,662  
     2,880,643          32,464,815        2,289,638          26,430,878  

Shares redeemed:

                 

Class A

   (2,872,765 )        (32,348,827 )      (1,723,501 )        (19,856,476 )

Class B

   (80,367 )        (907,452 )      (133,306 )        (1,540,545 )

Class B – automatic conversion to Class A shares

   (10,036 )        (114,165 )      (70,285 )        (816,002 )

Class C

   (461,900 )        (5,211,995 )      (412,809 )        (4,755,624 )

Class I

   (213,874 )        (2,403,657 )      (282,197 )        (3,255,374 )
     (3,638,942 )        (40,986,096 )      (2,622,098 )        (30,224,021 )

Net increase (decrease)

   (758,299 )      $ (8,521,281 )      (332,460 )      $ (3,793,143 )

 

 

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     Missouri  
     Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold:

                 

Class A

   844,808        $ 9,215,168        1,004,766        $ 11,149,451  

Class A – automatic conversion of Class B shares

   20,668          226,551        52,346          583,774  

Class B

   6,292          68,725        16,927          187,643  

Class C

   326,347          3,532,621        249,446          2,770,206  

Class I

   79,579          872,135        127,152          1,413,919  

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions:

                 

Class A

   459,748          4,984,678        456,186          5,072,942  

Class B

   14,228          154,396        13,700          152,481  

Class C

   34,880          377,709        29,242          324,944  

Class I

   1,854          20,101        851          9,506  
     1,788,404          19,452,084        1,950,616          21,664,866  

Shares redeemed:

                 

Class A

   (3,706,773 )        (40,359,989 )      (1,959,287 )        (21,743,896 )

Class B

   (127,318 )        (1,381,458 )      (92,027 )        (1,024,836 )

Class B – automatic conversion to Class A shares

   (20,649 )        (226,551 )      (52,310 )        (583,774 )

Class C

   (281,372 )        (3,049,318 )      (297,607 )        (3,299,155 )

Class I

   (30,387 )        (333,160 )      (12,855 )        (143,334 )
     (4,166,499 )        (45,350,476 )      (2,414,086 )        (26,794,995 )

Net increase (decrease)

   (2,378,095 )      $ (25,898,392 )      (463,470 )      $ (5,130,129 )
     Ohio  
     Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold:

                 

Class A

   3,814,941        $ 42,363,851        2,723,205        $ 30,926,754  

Class A – automatic conversion of Class B shares

   129,281          1,441,097        143,718          1,640,005  

Class B

   16,736          186,273        49,844          566,896  

Class C

   753,868          8,353,604        723,663          8,211,429  

Class I

   159,843          1,769,183        219,836          2,489,729  

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment
of distributions:

                 

Class A

   763,250          8,478,810        631,048          7,181,835  

Class B

   26,244          291,409        29,323          333,258  

Class C

   86,839          961,774        68,970          783,102  

Class I

   437,624          4,853,783        384,028          4,364,929  
     6,188,626          68,699,784        4,973,635          56,497,937  

Shares redeemed:

                 

Class A

   (4,658,244 )        (51,809,147 )      (3,629,878 )        (41,190,056 )

Class B

   (293,633 )        (3,262,361 )      (322,419 )        (3,654,426 )

Class B – automatic conversion to Class A shares

   (129,513 )        (1,441,097 )      (143,960 )        (1,640,005 )

Class C

   (593,349 )        (6,584,562 )      (540,584 )        (6,124,905 )

Class I

   (1,088,409 )        (12,104,868 )      (862,463 )        (9,775,398 )
     (6,763,148 )        (75,202,035 )      (5,499,304 )        (62,384,790 )

Net increase (decrease)

   (574,522 )      $ (6,502,251 )      (525,669 )      $ (5,886,853 )

 

 

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     Wisconsin  
     Year Ended
5/31/08
       Year Ended
5/31/07
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold:

                 

Class A

   1,212,481        $ 12,229,534        784,243        $ 8,107,651  

Class A – automatic conversion of Class B shares

   9,563          97,565        54,287          560,644  

Class B

   8,755          88,111        4,417          45,765  

Class C

   195,701          1,996,742        87,112          904,057  

Class I

   55,776          567,903        79,132          825,412  

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment
of distributions:

                 

Class A

   107,255          1,083,809        81,274          840,644  

Class B

   5,002          50,689        5,445          56,427  

Class C

   13,605          137,742        12,058          124,976  

Class I

   6,058          61,393        2,454          25,514  
     1,614,196          16,313,488        1,110,422          11,491,090  

Shares redeemed:

                 

Class A

   (439,662 )        (4,416,336 )      (380,887 )        (3,938,916 )

Class B

   (29,396 )        (301,573 )      (37,804 )        (392,419 )

Class B – automatic conversion to Class A shares

   (9,544 )        (97,565 )      (54,177 )        (560,644 )

Class C

   (147,304 )        (1,498,302 )      (47,123 )        (488,321 )

Class I

   (13,255 )        (136,016 )      (1,074 )        (11,070 )
     (639,161 )        (6,449,792 )      (521,065 )        (5,391,370 )

Net increase (decrease)

   975,035        $ 9,863,696        589,357        $ 6,099,720  

3. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, were as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

Purchases

   $ 19,325,425    $ 34,524,958    $ 30,924,168    $ 33,513,987    $ 104,314,507    $ 9,669,496

Sales and maturities

     22,950,779      63,720,467      45,105,165      60,901,325      135,287,110      1,655,000

4. 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 transactions subject to SFAS No. 140. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset values of the Funds.

At May 31, 2008, the cost of investments was as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

Cost of investments

   $ 121,502,970    $ 410,135,591    $ 215,483,859    $ 221,085,994    $ 499,577,481    $ 58,264,325

Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at May 31, 2008, were as follows:

 

      Kansas     Kentucky     Michigan     Missouri     Ohio     Wisconsin  

Gross unrealized:

            

Appreciation

   $ 2,947,742     $ 12,987,442     $ 8,916,421     $ 6,975,929     $ 17,364,046     $ 1,130,107  

Depreciation

     (1,895,629 )     (4,356,664 )     (3,205,699 )     (4,568,621 )     (5,598,348 )     (733,445 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   $ 1,052,113     $ 8,630,778     $ 5,710,722     $ 2,407,308     $ 11,765,698     $ 396,662  

 

 

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The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at May 31, 2008, the Funds’ tax year end, were as follows:

 

     Kansas   Kentucky   Michigan   Missouri   Ohio   Wisconsin

Undistributed net tax-exempt income*

  $ 487,066   $ 633,547   $ 390,445   $ 745,258   $ 985,260   $ 103,069

Undistributed net ordinary income**

        142,527             69,663    

Undistributed net long-term capital gains

        768,725     261,564     1,150,105     738,121     5,442

*   Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on May 9, 2008, paid on June 2, 2008.

** 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 May 31, 2008 and May 31, 2007, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:

 

2008   Kansas   Kentucky   Michigan   Missouri   Ohio   Wisconsin

Distributions from net tax-exempt income***

  $ 4,960,322   $ 17,282,866   $ 9,202,754   $ 9,947,694   $ 21,567,276   $ 2,033,655

Distributions from net ordinary income**

        15,941         8,048         3,277

Distributions from net long-term capital gains****

    289,831     964,464     635,000     438,656     3,444,456     81,923

 

2007   Kansas   Kentucky   Michigan   Missouri   Ohio   Wisconsin

Distributions from net tax-exempt income

  $ 5,024,864   $ 18,597,774   $ 9,530,565   $ 10,456,421   $ 22,291,164   $ 1,737,468

Distributions from net ordinary income**

            19,811            

Distributions from net long-term capital gains

        935,114     2,002,297     160,254     1,547,219     100,018

 

** 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 May 31, 2008, 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 to the tax year ended May 31, 2008.

The following Fund has elected to defer net realized losses from investments incurred from November 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008, the Fund’s tax year end, (“post-October losses”) in accordance with federal income tax regulations. Post-October losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the following fiscal year:

 

      Kansas
     $ 11,461

5. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Each Fund’s management fee is separated into two components – a complex-level component, based on the aggregate amount of all fund assets managed by Nuveen Asset Management (the “Adviser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”), and a specific fund-level component, based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund. This pricing structure enables Nuveen fund shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within each individual fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.

The annual fund-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is based upon the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Fund-Level Fee Rate  

For the first $125 million

   .3500 %

For the next $125 million

   .3375  

For the next $250 million

   .3250  

For the next $500 million

   .3125  

For the next $1 billion

   .3000  

For the next $3 billion

   .2750  

For net assets over $5 billion

   .2500  

The annual complex-level fee, payable monthly, which is additive to the fund-level fee, for all Nuveen sponsored funds in the U.S., is based on the aggregate amount of total fund assets managed as stated in the tables below. As of May 31, 2008, the complex-level fee rate was .1851%.

Effective August 20, 2007, the complex-level fee schedule is as follows:

 

Complex-Level Asset Breakpoint Level (1)    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  

 

(1) The complex-level fee component of the management fee for the funds is calculated based upon the aggregate Managed Assets (“Managed Assets” means the average daily net assets of each fund including assets attributable to preferred stock issued by or borrowings by the Nuveen funds) of Nuveen-sponsored funds in the U.S.

 

 

 

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Prior to August 20, 2007, the complex-level fee schedule was as follows:

 

Complex-Level Asset Breakpoint Level (1)    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

   .1698  

$125 billion

   .1617  

$200 billion

   .1536  

$250 billion

   .1509  

$300 billion

   .1490  

 

(1) The complex-level fee component of the management fee for the funds is calculated based upon the aggregate Managed Assets (“Managed Assets” means the average daily net assets of each fund including assets attributable to preferred stock issued by or borrowings by the Nuveen funds) of Nuveen-sponsored funds in the U.S.

The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Trust pays no compensation directly to those of its Trustees who are affiliated with the Adviser or to its Officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent Trustees that enables Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen advised funds.

The Adviser has agreed to waive part of its management fees or reimburse certain expenses of Ohio in order to limit total expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and service fees, interest expense, taxes, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding .75% of the average daily net assets. The Adviser may also voluntarily reimburse additional expenses from time to time in any of the Funds. Voluntary reimbursements may be terminated at any time at the Adviser’s discretion.

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, Nuveen Investments, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuveen, collected sales charges on purchases of Class A Shares, the majority of which were paid out as concessions to financial intermediaries as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

Sales charges collected (Unaudited)

   $ 137,343    $ 404,312    $ 167,509    $ 194,057    $ 322,345    $ 112,380

Paid to financial intermediaries (Unaudited)

     120,907      347,861      150,227      166,423      275,986      96,575

The Distributor also received 12b-1 service fees on Class A Shares, substantially all of which were paid to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders relating to their investments.

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, the Distributor compensated financial intermediaries directly with commission advances at the time of purchase as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

Commission advances (Unaudited)

   $ 55,737    $ 67,621    $ 79,792    $ 32,077    $ 97,903    $ 30,774

To compensate for commissions advanced to financial intermediaries, all 12b-1 service fees collected on Class B Shares during the first year following a purchase, all 12b-1 distribution fees collected on Class B Shares, and all 12b-1 service and distribution fees collected on Class C Shares during the first year following a purchase are retained by the Distributor. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, the Distributor retained such 12b-1 fees as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

12b-1 fees retained (Unaudited)

   $ 52,477    $ 112,326    $ 67,031    $ 68,991    $ 151,499    $ 23,717

The remaining 12b-1 fees charged to the Funds were paid to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders relating to their investments.

The Distributor also collected and retained CDSC on share redemptions during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

CDSC retained (Unaudited)

   $ 10,072    $ 35,674    $ 31,105    $ 12,099    $ 31,241    $ 17,007

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger

On June 20, 2007, Nuveen Investments announced that it had entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) with Windy City Investments, Inc. (“Windy City”), a corporation formed by investors led by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“Madison Dearborn”), pursuant to which Windy City would acquire Nuveen Investments. Madison Dearborn is a private equity investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The merger was consummated on November 13, 2007.

The consummation of the merger was deemed to be an “assignment” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the investment management agreement between each Fund and the Adviser, and resulted in the automatic termination of each Fund’s agreement. The Board of Trustees of each Fund considered and approved a new investment management agreement with the Adviser on the same terms as the previous agreements. Each new ongoing agreement, was approved by the shareholders of each Fund and took effect on November 13, 2007.

The investors led by Madison Dearborn includes an affiliate of Merrill Lynch. As a result, Merrill Lynch is an indirect “affiliated person” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of each Fund. Certain conflicts of interest may arise as a result of such indirect affiliation. For example, the Funds are generally prohibited from entering into principal transactions with Merrill Lynch and its affiliates. The Adviser does not believe that any such prohibitions or limitations as a result of Merrill Lynch’s affiliation will significantly impact the ability of the Funds to pursue their investment objectives and policies.

6. New Accounting Pronouncements

Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” This standard establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies to fair value measurements already required or permitted by existing standards. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The changes to current generally accepted accounting principles from the application of this standard relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. As of May 31, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will impact the financial statement amounts; however, additional disclosures may be required about the inputs used to develop the measurements and the effect of certain of the measurements included within the Statement of Operations for the period.

Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This standard is intended to enhance financial statement disclosures for derivative instruments and hedging activities and enable investors to understand: a) how and why a fund uses derivative instruments, b) how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for, and c) how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect a fund’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. As of May 31, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will impact the financial statement amounts; however, additional footnote disclosures may be required about the use of derivative instruments and hedging items.

7. Subsequent Events

Distributions to Shareholders

The Funds declared dividend distributions from their tax-exempt net investment income which were paid on July 1, 2008, to shareholders of record on June 27, 2008, as follows:

 

      Kansas    Kentucky    Michigan    Missouri    Ohio    Wisconsin

Dividend per share:

                 

Class A

   $ .0355    $ .0365    $ .0385    $ .0375    $ .0380    $ .0310

Class B

     .0290      .0300      .0320      .0310      .0310      .0250

Class C

     .0310      .0315      .0335      .0330      .0330      .0265

Class I

     .0375      .0380      .0405      .0395      .0400      .0330

 

 

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Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

Class (Commencement Date)                                                                                  
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions               Ratios/Supplemental Data  
KANSAS                                                       Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Credit/
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets
After Credit/
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
May 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
  Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
  Total
Return(b)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
  Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (1/92)                                

2008

  $ 10.40   $ .43   $ (.16 )   $ .27     $ (.42 )   $ (.02 )   $ (.44 )   $ 10.23   2.70 %   $ 94,259   .87 %   4.12 %   .87 %   4.12 %   .86 %   4.12 %   16 %

2007

    10.38     .42     .01       .43       (.41 )           (.41 )     10.40   4.22       97,477   .85     4.03     .85     4.03     .84     4.04     22  

2006

    10.66     .42     (.29 )     .13       (.41 )           (.41 )     10.38   1.28       100,128   .86     4.02     .86     4.02     .84     4.03     18  

2005

    10.20     .44     .46       .90       (.44 )           (.44 )     10.66   8.95       97,861   .88     4.17     .88     4.17     .87     4.18     21  

2004

    10.77     .46     (.57 )     (.11 )     (.46 )           (.46 )     10.20   (1.02 )     91,744   .90     4.36     .90     4.36     .89     4.37     11  
Class B (2/97)                                

2008

    10.31     .35     (.16 )     .19       (.34 )     (.02 )     (.36 )     10.14   1.95       4,721   1.62     3.37     1.62     3.37     1.61     3.37     16  

2007

    10.30     .34     .01       .35       (.34 )           (.34 )     10.31   3.38       5,840   1.61     3.28     1.61     3.28     1.59     3.29     22  

2006

    10.58     .34     (.28 )     .06       (.34 )           (.34 )     10.30   .54       7,379   1.61     3.26     1.61     3.26     1.59     3.28     18  

2005

    10.12     .36     .46       .82       (.36 )           (.36 )     10.58   8.21       10,031   1.63     3.42     1.63     3.42     1.61     3.43     21  

2004

    10.69     .38     (.57 )     (.19 )     (.38 )           (.38 )     10.12   (1.77 )     11,001   1.64     3.61     1.64     3.61     1.64     3.62     11  
Class C (2/97)                                

2008

    10.40     .37     (.15 )     .22       (.37 )     (.02 )     (.39 )     10.23   2.17       21,090   1.42     3.57     1.42     3.57     1.41     3.57     16  

2007

    10.38     .37     .01       .38       (.36 )           (.36 )     10.40   3.69       21,767   1.40     3.48     1.40     3.48     1.39     3.50     22  

2006

    10.67     .37     (.30 )     .07       (.36 )           (.36 )     10.38   .67       22,736   1.41     3.47     1.41     3.47     1.39     3.48     18  

2005

    10.21     .38     .46       .84       (.38 )           (.38 )     10.67   8.39       22,836   1.43     3.62     1.43     3.62     1.42     3.63     21  

2004

    10.78     .40     (.56 )     (.16 )     (.41 )           (.41 )     10.21   (1.53 )     23,656   1.45     3.81     1.45     3.81     1.44     3.82     11  
Class I (2/97)(e)                                

2008

    10.45     .45     (.16 )     .29       (.45 )     (.02 )     (.47 )     10.27   2.83       4,293   .67     4.31     .67     4.31     .66     4.32     16  

2007

    10.42     .45     .02       .47       (.44 )           (.44 )     10.45   4.54       3,264   .65     4.23     .65     4.23     .63     4.25     22  

2006

    10.71     .45     (.30 )     .15       (.44 )           (.44 )     10.42   1.41       1,560   .66     4.22     .66     4.22     .64     4.23     18  

2005

    10.24     .46     .47       .93       (.46 )           (.46 )     10.71   9.26       1,449   .68     4.37     .68     4.37     .67     4.38     21  

2004

    10.82     .48     (.58 )     (.10 )     (.48 )           (.48 )     10.24   (.89 )     1,204   .70     4.56     .70     4.56     .69     4.57     11  

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(c) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable.
(d) After custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement, where applicable.
(e) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

Class (Commencement Date)                                                                          
        Investment Operations   Less Distributions               Ratios/Supplemental Data  
KENTUCKY                                         Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Credit/
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets
After Credit/
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
May 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
  Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
 

Net
Realized/
Unrealized

Gain
(Loss)

    Total  

Net
Invest-
ment
Income

    Capital
Gains
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
  Total
Return(b)
    Ending
Net Assets
(000)
  Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (5/87)                              

2008

  $ 10.96   $ .44   $ (.16 )   $ .28   $ (.44 )   $ (.02 )   $ (.46 )   $ 10.78   2.63 %   $ 362,734   .89 %   4.04 %   .89 %   4.04 %   .89 %   4.04 %   8 %

2007

    10.96     .44     .03       .47     (.45 )     (.02 )     (.47 )     10.96   4.35       392,262   .90     4.00     .90     4.00     .89     4.01     9  

2006

    11.30     .46     (.30 )     .16     (.46 )     (.04 )     (.50 )     10.96   1.38       398,636   .82     4.09     .82     4.09     .81     4.10     13  

2005

    10.88     .48     .43       .91     (.48 )     (.01 )     (.49 )     11.30   8.51       427,106   .83     4.35     .83     4.35     .82     4.36     15  

2004

    11.35     .51     (.42 )     .09     (.52 )     (.04 )     (.56 )     10.88   .90       410,109   .84     4.58     .84     4.58     .83     4.58     16  
Class B (2/97)                              

2008

    10.97     .36     (.17 )     .19     (.35 )     (.02 )     (.37 )     10.79   1.85       9,685   1.64     3.29     1.64     3.29     1.64     3.29     8  

2007

    10.97     .36     .03       .39     (.37 )     (.02 )     (.39 )     10.97   3.56       13,466   1.65     3.26     1.65     3.26     1.65     3.26     9  

2006

    11.31     .37     (.30 )     .07     (.37 )     (.04 )     (.41 )     10.97   .62       18,388   1.57     3.34     1.57     3.34     1.56     3.35     13  

2005

    10.88     .40     .44       .84     (.40 )     (.01 )     (.41 )     11.31   7.80       21,216   1.57     3.60     1.57     3.60     1.57     3.61     15  

2004

    11.35     .43     (.42 )     .01     (.44 )     (.04 )     (.48 )     10.88   .14       20,874   1.59     3.83     1.59     3.83     1.58     3.83     16  
Class C (10/93)                              

2008

    10.96     .38     (.15 )     .23     (.38 )     (.02 )     (.40 )     10.79   2.15       46,588   1.44     3.49     1.44     3.49     1.44     3.49     8  

2007

    10.96     .38     .02       .40     (.38 )     (.02 )     (.40 )     10.96   3.73       46,650   1.45     3.45     1.45     3.45     1.44     3.46     9  

2006

    11.29     .39     (.29 )     .10     (.39 )     (.04 )     (.43 )     10.96   .88       45,919   1.37     3.54     1.37     3.54     1.36     3.55     13  

2005

    10.87     .42     .43       .85     (.42 )     (.01 )     (.43 )     11.29   7.91       46,160   1.37     3.80     1.37     3.80     1.37     3.81     15  

2004

    11.34     .45     (.42 )     .03     (.46 )     (.04 )     (.50 )     10.87   .35       45,303   1.39     4.03     1.39     4.03     1.38     4.03     16  
Class I (2/97)(f)                              

2008

    10.96     .46     (.15 )     .31     (.46 )     (.02 )     (.48 )     10.79   2.90       2,891   .69     4.24     .69     4.24     .69     4.24     8  

2007

    10.96     .47     .02       .49     (.47 )     (.02 )     (.49 )     10.96   4.52       3,069   .70     4.20     .70     4.20     .69     4.21     9  

2006

    11.29     .48     (.30 )     .18     (.47 )     (.04 )     (.51 )     10.96   1.64       2,451   .62     4.29     .62     4.29     .61     4.30     13  

2005

    10.87     .51     .42       .93     (.50 )     (.01 )     (.51 )     11.29   8.70       1,581   .63     4.54     .63     4.54     .62     4.55     15  

2004

    11.33     .53     (.41 )     .12     (.54 )     (.04 )     (.58 )     10.87   1.15       1,285   .64     4.78     .64     4.78     .63     4.78     16  

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(c) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable.
(d) After custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement, where applicable.
(e) The expense ratios in the above table 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, as described in Footnote 1 – Inverse Floating Rate Securities. The amount of this deemed interest expense for such periods expressed as a percentage of average net assets for each share class was as follows:

 

Interest Expense
on Floating Rate Obligations
to Average Net Assets
 

Year Ended May 31,

  

2008

   .06 %

2007

   .08  

2006

    

2005

    

2004

    

 

(f) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Class (Commencement Date)                                                                      
    Investment Operations     Less Distributions               Ratios/Supplemental Data  
MICHIGAN                                                   Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Credit/
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets
After Credit/
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
May 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
  Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
  Total
Return(b)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
  Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (6/85)                              

2008

  $ 11.41   $ .47   $ (.23 )   $ .24     $ (.47 )   $ (.03 )   $ (.50 )   $ 11.15   2.17 %   $ 159,696   .86 %   4.14 %   .86 %   4.14 %   .85 %   4.15 %   14 %

2007

    11.45     .47     .07       .54       (.48 )     (.10 )     (.58 )     11.41   4.70       169,395   .91     4.09     .91     4.09     .90     4.10     12  

2006

    11.89     .49     (.32 )     .17       (.48 )     (.13 )     (.61 )     11.45   1.48       170,278   .86     4.16     .86     4.16     .85     4.17     11  

2005

    11.45     .51     .45       .96       (.51 )     (.01 )     (.52 )     11.89   8.48       181,302   .86     4.32     .86     4.32     .86     4.33     16  

2004

    12.16     .54     (.58 )     (.04 )     (.55 )     (.12 )     (.67 )     11.45   (.27 )     179,956   .87     4.61     .87     4.61     .86     4.61     9  
Class B (2/97)                              

2008

    11.43     .38     (.22 )     .16       (.39 )     (.03 )     (.42 )     11.17   1.41       4,080   1.61     3.40     1.61     3.40     1.60     3.40     14  

2007

    11.48     .39     .05       .44       (.39 )     (.10 )     (.49 )     11.43   3.85       4,845   1.67     3.35     1.67     3.35     1.65     3.36     12  

2006

    11.92     .40     (.32 )     .08       (.39 )     (.13 )     (.52 )     11.48   .71       6,794   1.61     3.41     1.61     3.41     1.60     3.41     11  

2005

    11.47     .42     .46       .88       (.42 )     (.01 )     (.43 )     11.92   7.73       8,938   1.61     3.57     1.61     3.57     1.60     3.58     16  

2004

    12.18     .45     (.58 )     (.13 )     (.46 )     (.12 )     (.58 )     11.47   (1.03 )     10,112   1.62     3.86     1.62     3.86     1.61     3.86     9  
Class C (6/93)                              

2008

    11.40     .41     (.23 )     .18       (.40 )     (.03 )     (.43 )     11.15   1.67       35,814   1.41     3.59     1.41     3.59     1.40     3.60     14  

2007

    11.44     .41     .06       .47       (.41 )     (.10 )     (.51 )     11.40   4.11       37,779   1.46     3.54     1.46     3.54     1.45     3.56     12  

2006

    11.88     .42     (.32 )     .10       (.41 )     (.13 )     (.54 )     11.44   .91       38,141   1.41     3.61     1.41     3.61     1.40     3.62     11  

2005

    11.43     .44     .46       .90       (.44 )     (.01 )     (.45 )     11.88   7.98       38,386   1.41     3.77     1.41     3.77     1.40     3.78     16  

2004

    12.14     .48     (.58 )     (.10 )     (.49 )     (.12 )     (.61 )     11.43   (.83 )     36,912   1.42     4.06     1.42     4.06     1.41     4.06     9  
Class I (2/97)(f)                              

2008

    11.41     .49     (.23 )     .26       (.49 )     (.03 )     (.52 )     11.15   2.39       19,100   .66     4.34     .66     4.34     .65     4.35     14  

2007

    11.45     .50     .06       .56       (.50 )     (.10 )     (.60 )     11.41   4.92       20,351   .71     4.29     .71     4.29     .70     4.30     12  

2006

    11.89     .51     (.32 )     .19       (.50 )     (.13 )     (.63 )     11.45   1.69       21,871   .66     4.36     .66     4.36     .65     4.36     11  

2005

    11.45     .53     .45       .98       (.53 )     (.01 )     (.54 )     11.89   8.70       23,675   .66     4.52     .66     4.52     .66     4.53     16  

2004

    12.16     .57     (.58 )     (.01 )     (.58 )     (.12 )     (.70 )     11.45   (.07 )     23,618   .67     4.81     .67     4.81     .66     4.81     9  

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(c) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable.
(d) After custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement, where applicable.
(e) The expense ratios in the above table 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, as described in Footnote 1 – Inverse Floating Rate Securities. The amount of this deemed interest expense for such periods expressed as a percentage of average net assets for each share class was as follows:

 

Interest Expense
on Floating Rate Obligations
to Average Net Assets
 

Year Ended May 31,

  

2008

   .01 %

2007

   .07  

2006

    

2005

    

2004

    

 

(f) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

Class (Commencement Date)                                                                                      
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions               Ratios/Supplemental Data  
MISSOURI                                                       Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Credit/
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets
After Credit/
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
May 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
  Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
  Total
Return(b)
    Ending
Net Assets
(000)
  Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (8/87)                                

2008

  $ 11.03   $ .45   $ (.28 )   $ .17     $ (.45 )   $ (.02 )   $ (.47 )   $ 10.73   1.59 %   $ 195,691   .87 %   4.16 %   .87 %   4.16 %   .87 %   4.16 %   14 %

2007

    10.98     .46     .05       .51       (.45 )     (.01 )     (.46 )     11.03   4.66       227,412   .88     4.13     .88     4.13     .87     4.14     16  

2006

    11.25     .47     (.26 )     .21       (.48 )           (.48 )     10.98   1.88       231,378   .83     4.23     .83     4.23     .82     4.24     12  

2005

    10.78     .48     .47       .95       (.48 )           (.48 )     11.25   8.97       232,171   .84     4.35     .84     4.35     .83     4.35     16  

2004

    11.30     .50     (.53 )     (.03 )     (.49 )           (.49 )     10.78   (.28 )     221,955   .85     4.50     .85     4.50     .85     4.51     13  
Class B (2/97)                                

2008

    11.04     .37     (.28 )     .09       (.37 )     (.02 )     (.39 )     10.74   .81       5,785   1.62     3.41     1.62     3.41     1.62     3.41     14  

2007

    10.99     .38     .05       .43       (.37 )     (.01 )     (.38 )     11.04   3.87       7,351   1.63     3.38     1.63     3.38     1.61     3.39     16  

2006

    11.26     .39     (.27 )     .12       (.39 )           (.39 )     10.99   1.12       8,570   1.58     3.48     1.58     3.48     1.57     3.49     12  

2005

    10.79     .40     .47       .87       (.40 )           (.40 )     11.26   8.15       9,197   1.58     3.60     1.58     3.60     1.58     3.60     16  

2004

    11.30     .41     (.52 )     (.11 )     (.40 )           (.40 )     10.79   (.95 )     9,532   1.60     3.75     1.60     3.75     1.60     3.75     13  
Class C (2/94)                                

2008

    11.02     .39     (.28 )     .11       (.39 )     (.02 )     (.41 )     10.72   1.03       21,541   1.42     3.61     1.42     3.61     1.42     3.62     14  

2007

    10.97     .40     .05       .45       (.39 )     (.01 )     (.40 )     11.02   4.10       21,263   1.43     3.58     1.43     3.58     1.42     3.59     16  

2006

    11.24     .41     (.26 )     .15       (.42 )           (.42 )     10.97   1.34       21,387   1.38     3.68     1.38     3.68     1.37     3.69     12  

2005

    10.77     .42     .47       .89       (.42 )           (.42 )     11.24   8.39       19,955   1.39     3.80     1.39     3.80     1.38     3.81     16  

2004

    11.29     .44     (.53 )     (.09 )     (.43 )           (.43 )     10.77   (.84 )     21,402   1.40     3.95     1.40     3.95     1.40     3.95     13  
Class I (2/97)(f)                                

2008

    11.03     .47     (.28 )     .19       (.47 )     (.02 )     (.49 )     10.73   1.81       2,657   .68     4.36     .68     4.36     .67     4.37     14  

2007

    10.99     .48     .04       .52       (.47 )     (.01 )     (.48 )     11.03   4.79       2,169   .68     4.31     .68     4.31     .67     4.33     16  

2006

    11.26     .49     (.26 )     .23       (.50 )           (.50 )     10.99   2.10       895   .63     4.44     .63     4.44     .62     4.45     12  

2005

    10.79     .50     .47       .97       (.50 )           (.50 )     11.26   9.20       561   .64     4.54     .64     4.54     .64     4.55     16  

2004

    11.31     .52     (.53 )     (.01 )     (.51 )           (.51 )     10.79   (.10 )     483   .65     4.70     .65     4.70     .65     4.71     13  

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(c) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable.
(d) After custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement, where applicable.
(e) The expense ratios in the above table 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, as described in Footnote 1 – Inverse Floating Rate Securities. The amount of this deemed interest expense for such periods expressed as a percentage of average net assets for each share class was as follows:

 

Interest Expense
on Floating Rate Obligations
to Average Net Assets
 

Year Ended May 31,

  

2008

   .03 %

2007

   .04  

2006

    

2005

    

2004

    

 

(f) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Class (Commencement Date)                              
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions               Ratios/Supplemental Data  
OHIO                                                       Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Credit/
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets
After Credit/
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
May 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
  Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
  Total
Return(b)
    Ending
Net Assets
(000)
  Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses(e)     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (6/85)                                

2008

  $ 11.25   $ .46   $ (.19 )   $ .27     $ (.46 )   $ (.07 )   $ (.53 )   $ 10.99   2.47 %   $ 338,770   .93 %   4.16 %   .93 %   4.16 %   .92 %   4.17 %   20 %

2007

    11.27     .47     .01       .48       (.47 )     (.03 )     (.50 )     11.25   4.30       346,298   .98     4.11     .98     4.11     .98     4.12     10  

2006

    11.65     .48     (.34 )     .14       (.48 )     (.04 )     (.52 )     11.27   1.30       348,198   .83     4.21     .83     4.21     .83     4.21     13  

2005

    11.17     .51     .48       .99       (.51 )           (.51 )     11.65   9.00       358,529   .84     4.43     .84     4.43     .83     4.44     11  

2004

    11.78     .53     (.60 )     (.07 )     (.54 )           (.54 )     11.17   (.62 )     347,733   .85     4.65     .85     4.65     .85     4.65     12  
Class B (2/97)                                

2008

    11.24     .38     (.21 )     .17       (.37 )     (.07 )     (.44 )     10.97   1.61       11,577   1.67     3.42     1.67     3.42     1.67     3.42     20  

2007

    11.25     .38     .02       .40       (.38 )     (.03 )     (.41 )     11.24   3.64       16,125   1.73     3.36     1.73     3.36     1.73     3.37     10  

2006

    11.64     .40     (.35 )     .05       (.40 )     (.04 )     (.44 )     11.25   .47       20,504   1.58     3.45     1.58     3.45     1.58     3.46     13  

2005

    11.16     .42     .48       .90       (.42 )           (.42 )     11.64   8.22       25,621   1.58     3.69     1.58     3.69     1.58     3.69     11  

2004

    11.77     .45     (.61 )     (.16 )     (.45 )           (.45 )     11.16   (1.34 )     26,057   1.60     3.90     1.60     3.90     1.60     3.90     12  
Class C (8/93)                                

2008

    11.22     .40     (.19 )     .21       (.40 )     (.07 )     (.47 )     10.96   1.93       50,642   1.48     3.61     1.48     3.61     1.47     3.62     20  

2007

    11.24     .40     .02       .42       (.41 )     (.03 )     (.44 )     11.22   3.77       49,084   1.53     3.56     1.53     3.56     1.53     3.57     10  

2006

    11.63     .42     (.35 )     .07       (.42 )     (.04 )     (.46 )     11.24   .68       46,325   1.38     3.66     1.38     3.66     1.38     3.66     13  

2005

    11.15     .45     .48       .93       (.45 )           (.45 )     11.63   8.45       45,791   1.38     3.88     1.38     3.88     1.38     3.89     11  

2004

    11.76     .47     (.60 )     (.13 )     (.48 )           (.48 )     11.15   (1.14 )     44,575   1.40     4.10     1.40     4.10     1.40     4.10     12  
Class I (2/97)(f)                                

2008

    11.24     .49     (.21 )     .28       (.48 )     (.07 )     (.55 )     10.97   2.60       116,718   .73     4.36     .73     4.36     .72     4.37     20  

2007

    11.25     .49     .02       .51       (.49 )     (.03 )     (.52 )     11.24   4.53       125,050   .78     4.31     .78     4.31     .78     4.32     10  

2006

    11.64     .50     (.34 )     .16       (.51 )     (.04 )     (.55 )     11.25   1.51       128,133   .63     4.41     .63     4.41     .63     4.41     13  

2005

    11.16     .53     .48       1.01       (.53 )           (.53 )     11.64   9.24       139,017   .64     4.64     .64     4.64     .64     4.64     11  

2004

    11.77     .56     (.61 )     (.05 )     (.56 )           (.56 )     11.16   (.41 )     139,762   .65     4.85     .65     4.85     .65     4.85     12  

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(c) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable.
(d) After custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement, where applicable.
(e) The expense ratios in the above table 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, as described in Footnote 1 – Inverse Floating Rate Securities. The amount of this deemed interest expense for such periods expressed as a percentage of average net assets for each share class was as follows:

 

Interest Expense
on Floating Rate Obligations
to Average Net Assets
 

Year Ended May 31,

  

2008

   .09 %

2007

   .15  

2006

    

2005

    

2004

    

 

(f) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

Class (Commencement Date)                                                                                      
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions               Ratios/Supplemental Data  
WISCONSIN                                                       Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Credit/
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets
After Credit/
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
May 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
  Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
  Total
Return(b)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
  Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (6/94)                                

2008

  $ 10.24   $ .38   $ (.13 )   $ .25     $ (.38 )   $ (.02 )   $ (.40 )   $ 10.09   2.51 %   $ 50,640   .88 %   3.72 %   .88 %   3.72 %   .86 %   3.74 %   3 %

2007

    10.20     .39     .06       .45       (.39 )     (.02 )     (.41 )     10.24   4.46       42,279   .90     3.78     .90     3.78     .87     3.82     10  

2006

    10.54     .40     (.28 )     .12       (.41 )     (.05 )     (.46 )     10.20   1.11       36,624   .92     3.84     .92     3.84     .89     3.88     11  

2005

    10.16     .42     .37       .79       (.41 )           (.41 )     10.54   7.94       36,325   .92     3.99     .92     3.99     .90     4.00     15  

2004

    10.62     .43     (.45 )     (.02 )     (.44 )           (.44 )     10.16   (.33 )     39,033   .92     4.12     .92     4.12     .91     4.13     21  
Class B (2/97)                                

2008

    10.26     .30     (.11 )     .19       (.31 )     (.02 )     (.33 )     10.12   1.82       2,174   1.63     2.98     1.63     2.98     1.61     3.00     3  

2007

    10.22     .32     .05       .37       (.31 )     (.02 )     (.33 )     10.26   3.67       2,464   1.65     3.04     1.65     3.04     1.62     3.07     10  

2006

    10.57     .32     (.29 )     .03       (.33 )     (.05 )     (.38 )     10.22   .26       3,295   1.67     3.09     1.67     3.09     1.64     3.12     11  

2005

    10.18     .34     .39       .73       (.34 )           (.34 )     10.57   7.25       4,600   1.67     3.24     1.67     3.24     1.66     3.25     15  

2004

    10.65     .35     (.46 )     (.11 )     (.36 )           (.36 )     10.18   (1.01 )     4,568   1.67     3.37     1.67     3.37     1.66     3.38     21  
Class C (2/97)                                

2008

    10.26     .32     (.12 )     .20       (.33 )     (.02 )     (.35 )     10.11   1.96       6,512   1.43     3.17     1.43     3.17     1.41     3.19     3  

2007

    10.23     .34     .05       .39       (.34 )     (.02 )     (.36 )     10.26   3.91       5,975   1.45     3.24     1.45     3.24     1.42     3.27     10  

2006

    10.57     .35     (.29 )     .06       (.35 )     (.05 )     (.40 )     10.23   .49       5,422   1.47     3.29     1.47     3.29     1.44     3.33     11  

2005

    10.18     .36     .39       .75       (.36 )           (.36 )     10.57   7.47       4,797   1.47     3.44     1.47     3.44     1.45     3.45     15  

2004

    10.65     .37     (.46 )     (.09 )     (.38 )           (.38 )     10.18   (.84 )     4,632   1.47     3.57     1.47     3.57     1.46     3.58     21  
Class I (2/97)(e)                                

2008

    10.28     .40     (.13 )     .27       (.41 )     (.02 )     (.43 )     10.12   2.64       1,506   .68     3.92     .68     3.92     .66     3.94     3  

2007

    10.25     .42     .04       .46       (.41 )     (.02 )     (.43 )     10.28   4.59       1,031   .69     3.97     .69     3.97     .66     4.00     10  

2006

    10.59     .42     (.28 )     .14       (.43 )     (.05 )     (.48 )     10.25   1.34       202   .72     4.04     .72     4.04     .68     4.07     11  

2005

    10.20     .44     .39       .83       (.44 )           (.44 )     10.59   8.25       63   .72     4.21     .72     4.21     .71     4.22     15  

2004

    10.67     .45     (.46 )     (.01 )     (.46 )           (.46 )     10.20   (.10 )     177   .72     4.32     .72     4.32     .71     4.33     21  

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(c) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable.
(d) After custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement, where applicable.
(e) Effective May 1, 2008, Class R Shares were renamed Class I Shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

Nuveen Multistate Trust IV:

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, and the related statements of operations, of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Nuveen Kansas Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Michigan Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond Fund and Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund (each a series of the Nuveen Multistate Trust IV, hereafter referred to as the “Funds”) at May 31, 2008, the results of their operations 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 five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Funds’ management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at May 31, 2008 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, IL

July 23, 2008

 

 

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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process

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 28-29, 2008 (the “May Meeting”), the Boards of Trustees or Directors (as the case may be)(each a “Board” and each Trustee or Director, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the advisory agreement (each, an “Advisory Agreement”) between each Fund and Nuveen Asset Management (“NAM”) for an additional one-year period. In preparation for their considerations at the May Meeting, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 23, 2008 (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, as described in further detail below, the Independent Board Members reviewed a broad range of information relating to the Funds and NAM, including absolute performance, fee and expense information for the Funds as well as comparative performance, fee and expense information for a comparable peer group of funds, the performance information of recognized benchmarks (as applicable), 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 NAM. 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 NAM, 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 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 NAM’s services, including advisory services and administrative services. The Independent Board Members reviewed materials outlining, among other things, NAM’s organization and business; the types of services that NAM 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. With respect to personnel, the Independent Board Members evaluated the background, experience and track record of NAM’s investment personnel. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered the additional investment in personnel to support Nuveen fund advisory activities, including in operations, product management and marketing as well as related fund support functions, including sales, executive, finance, human resources and information technology. The Independent Board Members also reviewed information regarding portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate NAM’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel.

In evaluating the services of NAM, the Independent Board Members also considered NAM’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers and given the importance of compliance, NAM’s compliance program. Among other things, the Independent Board Members considered the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures.

In addition to advisory services, the Independent Board Members considered the quality of administrative services provided by NAM 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.

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.

B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and NAM

The Board considered the investment performance of each Fund, including the Fund’s historic performance as well as its performance compared to funds with similar investment objectives (the “Performance Peer Group”) based on data provided by an independent third party (as described below). The Independent Board Members also reviewed portfolio level performance (which does not reflect fund level fees and expenses), as described in further detail below.

In evaluating the performance information, the Board considered whether the Fund has operated within its investment objectives and parameters and the impact that the investment mandates may have had on performance. In addition, in comparing a Fund’s performance with that of its Performance Peer Group, the Independent Board Members took into account that the closest

 

 

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Performance Peer Group in certain instances may not adequately reflect the respective Fund’s investment objectives and strategies thereby hindering a meaningful comparison of the Fund’s performance with that of the Performance Peer Group. These Performance Peer Groups include those for the Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund (NMBF) (although this fund has been reclassified in more appropriate peer group in 2007).

With respect to state specific municipal funds, the Independent Board Members also recognized that certain funds lack comparable peers in which case their performance is measured against a more general municipal category for various states. The open-end state municipal funds that utilize the more general category are the Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund and the Nuveen Wisconsin Municipal Bond Fund.

With respect to municipal funds, the Independent Board Members reviewed performance information including, among other things, total return information compared with the Fund’s Performance Peer Group and recognized benchmarks for the one-, three- and five-year periods (as applicable) ending December 31, 2007 and with the Performance Peer Group for the quarter and same yearly periods ending March 31, 2008. The Independent Board Members also reviewed the Fund’s portfolio level performance (which does not reflect fund level fees and expenses) compared to recognized benchmarks for the one- three, and five-year periods ending December 31, 2007 (as applicable). The analysis was used to assess the efficacy of investment decisions against appropriate measures of risk and total return, within specific market segments. This information supplemented the Fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s investment performance over time had been satisfactory.

C. Fees, Expenses and Profitability

1. Fees and Expenses

The Board evaluated the management fees and expenses of each Fund reviewing, among other things, such Fund’s gross management fees (which take into account breakpoints), net management fees (which take into account fee waivers or reimbursements) and total expense ratios (before and after expense reimbursements and/or waivers) in absolute terms as well as compared to the gross management fees, net management fees (after waivers and/or reimbursements) and total expense ratios (before and after waivers) of a comparable universe of unaffiliated funds based on data provided by an independent data provider (the “Peer Universe”) and/or a more focused subset of funds therein (the “Peer Group”). The Independent Board Members further reviewed data regarding the construction of Peer Groups as well as the methods of measurement for the fee and expense analysis and the performance analysis. 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 size of the Fund relative to peers, the size and particular composition of the Peer Group, the investment objectives of the peers, expense anomalies, and the timing of information used may impact the comparative data, thereby limiting the ability to make a meaningful comparison. The Independent Board Members considered the differences in the use of insurance as well as the states reflected in a respective Peer Group for the state municipal funds (such as the use of a general “other states” category for uninsured open-end state municipal funds (other than New York and California)). 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. Based on their review of the fee and expense information provided, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s management fees and net total expense ratio 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 NAM to other clients. With respect to municipal funds, such other clients include NAM’s municipal separately managed accounts. 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 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 and the allocation methodology used in preparing the profitability data. 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 considered Nuveen’s

 

 

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profitability compared with other fund sponsors prepared by two independent third party service providers as well as comparisons of the revenues, expenses and profit margins of various unaffiliated management firms with similar amounts of assets under management 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 its 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 NAM by the Funds as well as any indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements, if any) NAM 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 NAM 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 recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a Fund being spread over a larger asset base. The Independent Board Members therefore considered whether the Funds have appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential realization of any further economies of scale. In considering economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, one method to help ensure the shareholders share in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members reviewed and considered the fund-level breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules that reduce advisory fees.

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, including the Funds, are reduced as the assets in the fund complex reach certain levels. In evaluating the complex-wide fee arrangement, the Independent Board Members recognized that the complex-wide fee schedule was recently revised in 2007 to provide for additional fee savings to shareholders and considered the amended schedule. The Independent Board Members further considered that 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 schedule and complex-wide fee arrangement were acceptable and desirable in providing benefits from economies of scale to shareholders.

E. Indirect Benefits

In evaluating fees, the Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits NAM or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with each Fund. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered, among other things, any sales charges, distribution fees and shareholder services fees received and retained by the Funds’ principal underwriter, an affiliate of NAM, which includes fees received pursuant to any 12b-1 plan. The Independent Board Members, therefore, considered the 12b-1 fees retained by Nuveen during the last calendar year.

In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether NAM 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 NAM in managing the assets of the Funds and other clients. The Independent Board Members noted that NAM 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,” NAM intends to comply with the applicable safe harbor provisions.

Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits received by NAM 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 NAM’s fees are reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.

 

 

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Trustees and Officers

 

 

 

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

The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes more information about the trustees. To request a free copy, call Nuveen Investments at (800) 257-8787 or visit the Funds’ website at www.nuveen.com.

 

Name,

Birthdate

and Address

 

Position(s)

Held with

the Funds

 

Year First

Elected or

Appointed (1)

 

Principal Occupation(s)

Including other Directorships

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

Independent Trustees:    
                 

Robert P. Bremner

8/22/40

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Chairman of the Board and Trustee   1997   Private Investor and Management Consultant.   186
                 

Jack B. Evans

10/22/48

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   1999   President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Director and Vice Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; Member of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Gazette Companies; Life Trustee of Coe College and Iowa College Foundation; Member of the Advisory Council of the Department of Finance in the Tippie College of Business, University of lowa; 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.   186
                 

William C. Hunter

3/6/48

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   2004   Dean, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa (since July 2006); 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); Director (since 1997), Credit Research Center at George Washington University; Director (since 2004) of Xerox Corporation; Director (since 2005), Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society; Director, SS&C Technologies, Inc. (May 2005-October 2005).   186
                 

David J. Kundert

10/28/42

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   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 Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation.   186
                 

William J. Schneider

9/24/44

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   1997   Chairman, formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired, 2004) of Miller-Valentine Partners Ltd., a real estate investment company; Director, Dayton Development Coalition; formerly, Member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.   186
                 

Judith M. Stockdale

12/29/47

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   1997   Executive Director, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (since 1994); prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (from 1990 to 1994).   186

 

 

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Name,

Birthdate

and Address

 

Position(s)

Held with

the Funds

 

Year First

Elected or

Appointed (1)

 

Principal Occupation(s)

Including other Directorships

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

Carole E. Stone

6/28/47

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   2007   Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006); Chair New York Racing Association Oversight Board (2005-12/2007); Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (since 2005); formerly Director, New York State Division of the Budget (2000-2004), Chair, Public Authorities Control Board (2000-2004) and Director, Local Government Assistance Corporation (2000-2004).   186
                 

Terence J. Toth (2)

9/29/59

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   2008   Private Investor (since 2007); CEO and President, Northern Trust Investments (2004-2007); Executive Vice President, Quantitative Management & Securities Lending (2000-2004); prior thereto, various positions with Northern Trust Company (since 1994); Member: Goodman Theatre Board (since 2004); Chicago Fellowship Board (since 2005), 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 Japan Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Securities Inc. Board (2003-2007) and Northern Trust Hong Kong Board (1997-2004).   174 (4)
Interested Trustee:    
                 

John P. Amboian (2)(3)

6/14/61

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Trustee   2008   Chief Executive Officer (since July 2007) and Director (since 1999) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (since 2007) of Nuveen Asset Management, Rittenhouse Asset Management, Nuveen Investments Advisors, Inc. formerly, President (1999-2004) of Nuveen Advisory Corp. and Nuveen Institutional Advisory Corp.   174 (4)
                 

Name,

Birthdate

and Address

 

Position(s)

Held with

the Funds

 

Year First

Elected or

Appointed (5)

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Officer

Officers of the Funds:    
                 

Gifford R. Zimmerman

9/9/56

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Chief Administrative Officer   1988   Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel, formerly, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Managing Director (since 2002), Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, of Nuveen Asset Management; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC. (since 2002), Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002); Symphony Asset Management LLC, and NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2003), Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, and Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006); Nuveen HydePark Group LLC and Richards & Tierney, Inc. (since 2007); Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Rittenhouse Asset Management, Inc. (since 2003); Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; formerly, Managing Director (2002-2004), General Counsel (1998-2004) and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Advisory Corp. and Nuveen Institutional Advisory Corp.(6); Chartered Financial Analyst.   186
                 

Michael T. Atkinson

2/3/66

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   2000   Vice President (since 2002) of Nuveen Investments, LLC.   186
                 

Alan A. Brown

8/1/62

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President   2007   Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds, Nuveen Investments, LLC, (since 2005), previously, Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005).   66

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

 

 

 

Name,

Birthdate

and Address

 

Position(s)

Held with

the Funds

 

Year First

Elected or

Appointed (5)

 

Principal Occupation(s)

Including other Directorships

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Officer

Lorna C. Ferguson

10/24/45

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President   1998   Managing Director (since 2004), formerly, Vice President of Nuveen Investments, LLC, Managing Director (2004) formerly, Vice President (1998-2004) of Nuveen Advisory Corp. and Nuveen Institutional Advisory Corp.(6); Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Asset Management.   186
                 

Stephen D. Foy

5/31/54

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President and Controller   1998   Vice President (since 1993) and Funds Controller (since 1998) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Vice President (since 2005) of Nuveen Asset Management; formerly, Vice President and Funds Controller (1998-2004) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Certified Public Accountant.   186
                 

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; Vice President (since 2006) and Assistant Secretary (since 2003) of Nuveen Asset Management.   186
                 

David J. Lamb

3/22/63

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President   2000   Vice President (since 2000) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Certified Public Accountant.   186
                 

Tina M. Lazar

8/27/61

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President   2002   Vice President of Nuveen Investments, LLC (since 1999).   186
                 

Larry W. Martin

7/27/51

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   1988   Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel of Nuveen Investments, LLC; formerly, Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Advisory Corp. and Nuveen Institutional Advisory Corp.(4); Vice President (since 2005) and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Vice President (since 2005) and Assistant Secretary (since 1997) of Nuveen Asset Management; Vice President (since 2000), Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel (since 1998) of Rittenhouse Asset Management, Inc.; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002); NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2002), Symphony Asset Management LLC (since 2003), Tradewinds NWQ Global Investors, LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006) and of Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC and Richards & Tierney, Inc. (since 2007); formerly, Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Advisory Corp. and Nuveen Institutional Advisory Corp.(6)   186
                 

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) Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2007), Nuveen Asset Management, Rittenhouse Asset Management, Inc., Nuveen Investment Advisers Inc., Nuveen Investment Institutional Services Group LLC, 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 Richards & Tierney, Inc, (since 2007); Managing Director (since 2008), Vice President (2007-2008) and Assistant General Counsel, Nuveen Investments, Inc., prior thereto, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP (1997-2007).   186

 

 

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Name,

Birthdate

and Address

 

Position(s)

Held with

the Funds

 

Year First

Elected or

Appointed (5)

 

Principal Occupation(s)

Including other Directorships

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Officer

John V. Miller

4/10/67

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President   2007   Managing Director (since 2007), formerly, Vice President (2002-2007) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Chartered Financial Analyst.   186
                 

Christopher M. Rohrbacher

8/1/71

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   2008   Vice President, Nuveen Investments, LLC (since 2008); Vice President and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Asset Management (since 2008); Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Nuveen Investments, Inc. (since 2008); prior thereto, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom LLP (2002-2008)   186
                 

James F. Ruane

7/3/62

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   2007   Vice President, Nuveen Investments (since 2007); prior thereto, Partner, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (since 2005), formerly, senior tax manager (since 2002); Certified Public Accountant.   186
                 

John S. White

5/12/67

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President   2007  

Vice President (since 2006) of Nuveen Investments, LLC, formerly, Assistant Vice President (since 2002);

Lieutenant Colonel (since 2007), United States Marine Corps Reserve, formerly, Major (since 2001).

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Mark L. Winget

12/21/68

333 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   2008   Vice President, Nuveen Investments, LLC (since 2008); Vice President and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Asset Management (since 2008); Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Nuveen Investments Inc. (since 2008); prior thereto, Counsel, VedderPrice P.C. (1997-2007).   186

 

(1) Trustees serve an indefinite term until his/her successor is elected or appointed. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the trustee was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Fund Complex.
(2) Mr. Amboian and Mr. Toth were appointed to the Board of Trustees of certain Nuveen Funds, effective July 1, 2008. In connection with the appointment of Mr. Amboian as trustee, Timothy R. Schwertfeger, an interested trustee, resigned from the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2008.
(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) Mr. Amboian and Mr. Toth are standing for election to the Boards of twelve Nuveen closed-end funds whose annual meeting on June 30, 2008 was adjourned to July 29, 2008.
(5) Officers serve one year terms through July 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 Fund Complex.
(6) Nuveen Advisory Corp. and Nuveen Institutional Advisory Corp. were reorganized into Nuveen Asset Management, effective January 1, 2005.

 

 

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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.

Advance Refundings: Advance refundings, also known as pre-refundings or refinancings, occur when an issuer sells new bonds and uses the proceeds to fund principal and interest payments of older existing bonds. This process often results in lower borrowing costs for bond issuers.

Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or offer price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.

Average Effective Maturity: The average of the number of years to maturity of the bonds in a Fund’s portfolio, computed by weighting each bond’s time to maturity (the date the security comes due) by the market value of the security. This figure does not account for the likelihood of prepayments or the exercise of call provisions unless an escrow account has been established to redeem the bond before maturity. The market value weighting for an investment in an inverse floating rate security is the value of the portfolio’s residual interest in the inverse floating rate trust, and does not include the value of the floating rate securities issued by the trust.

Average Duration: Duration is a measure of the expected period over which a bond’s principal and interest will be paid, and consequently is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond’s (or bond fund’s) value to changes when market interest rates change. Generally, the longer a bond or Fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or Fund will change as interest rates change.

Dividend Yield (also known as Market Yield or Current Yield): An investment’s current annualized dividend divided by its current offering price.

Inverse Floaters: Inverse floating rate securities 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.

Net Asset Value (NAV): A Fund’s NAV is the dollar value of one share in the Fund. It is calculated by subtracting the liabilities of the Fund from its total assets and then dividing the remainder by the number of shares outstanding. Fund NAVs are calculated at the end of each business day.

SEC 30-Day Yield: A standardized measure of a Fund’s yield that accounts for the future amortization of premiums or discounts of bonds held in the Fund’s portfolio.

Taxable-Equivalent Yield: The yield necessary from a fully taxable investment to equal, on an after-tax basis at a specified assumed tax rate, 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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Fund Information

 

 

 

 

Fund Manager

Nuveen Asset Management

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

 

Legal Counsel

Chapman and Cutler LLP

Chicago, IL

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, IL

 

Custodian

State Street Bank & Trust Company

Boston, MA

 

Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services

Boston Financial

Data Services, Inc.

 

Nuveen Investor Services

P.O. Box 8530

Boston, MA 02266-8530

(800) 257-8787

 

 

 

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, 2007, 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 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 Reference Section at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549.

 

 

 

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides a Public Disclosure Program which supplies certain information regarding the disciplinary history of FINRA members and their associated persons in response to either telephone inquiries at (800) 289-9999 or written inquiries at www.finra.org. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority also provides an investor brochure that includes information describing the Public Disclosure Program.

 

 

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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. Over this time, Nuveen Investments has adhered to the belief that the best approach to investing is to apply conservative risk-management principles to help minimize volatility.

Building on this tradition, we today offer a range of high quality equity and fixed-income solutions that can be integral parts of a well-diversified core portfolio. Our clients have come to appreciate this diversity, as well as our continued adherence to proven, long-term investing principles.

We offer many different investing solutions for our clients’ different needs.

Managing approximately $153 billion in assets as of March 31, 2008, Nuveen Investments offers access to a number of different asset classes and investing solutions through a variety of products. Nuveen Investments markets its capabilities under six distinct brands: NWQ, specializing in value-style equities; Nuveen, managing fixed-income investments; Santa Barbara, committed to growth equities; Tradewinds, specializing in global value equities; Rittenhouse, focused on “blue-chip” growth equities; and Symphony, with expertise in alternative investments as well as equity and income portfolios.

Find out how we can help you reach your financial goals.

An investor should carefully consider the Fund’s objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information about the Fund, please contact your financial advisor or Nuveen Investments at (800) 257-8787. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

 

 

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MAN-MS6-0508D


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/mf. (To view the code, click on the Shareholder Resources drop down menu box, click on Fund Governance and then click on Code of Conduct.)

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The registrant’s Board of Trustees determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its Audit Committee. The registrant’s audit committee financial expert is Jack B. Evans, Chairman of the Audit Committee, who is “independent” for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

Mr. Evans was formerly President and Chief Operating Office 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.

The following tables show the amount of fees that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Trust’s auditor, billed to the Trust during the Trust’s last two full fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provided to the Trust, 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 Trust 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 Trust during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Trust 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 TRUST’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE TRUST

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 30, 2008

   Audit Fees Billed
to Funds 1
   Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Funds 2
   Tax Fees
Billed to Funds 3
   All Other Fees
Billed to Funds 4

Name of Series

           

Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

     10,157      0      1,045      0

Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

     17,337      0      2,424      0

Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

     12,504      0      1,487      0

Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

     12,802      0      1,589      0

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

     19,587      0      2,762      0

Wisconsin Bond Fund

     8,590      0      717      0
                           

Total

   $ 80,977    $ 0    $ 10,023    $ 0

 

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 other than “Audit Fees”, “Audit Related Fees”, and “Tax Fees”.

 

     Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception
     Audit Fees Billed
to Funds
   Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Funds
   Tax Fees
Billed to Funds
   All Other Fees
Billed to Funds

Name of Series

           

Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

     0      0      0      0

Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

     0      0      0      0

Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

     0      0      0      0

Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

     0      0      0      0

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

     0      0      0      0

Wisconsin Bond Fund

     0      0      0      0

Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2007

   Audit Fees Billed
to Funds 1
   Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Funds 2
   Tax Fees
Billed to Funds 3
   All Other Fees
Billed to Funds 4

Name of Series

           

Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

     9,742      0      588      0

Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

     16,612      0      2,094      0

Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

     11,964      0      1,066      0

Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

     12,452      0      1,184      0

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

     18,330      0      2,437      0

Wisconsin Bond Fund

     8,073      0      212      0
                           

Total

   $ 77,173    $ 0    $ 7,581    $ 0

 

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 other than “Audit Fees”, “Audit Related Fees”, and “Tax Fees”.

 

     Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception
     Audit Fees Billed
to Funds
   Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Funds
   Tax Fees
Billed to Funds
   All Other Fees
Billed to Funds

Name of Series

           

Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

   0    0    0    0

Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

   0    0    0    0

Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

   0    0    0    0

Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

   0    0    0    0

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

   0    0    0    0

Wisconsin Bond Fund

   0    0    0    0

SERVICES THAT THE TRUST’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE

ADVISER AND AFFILIATED FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS

The following tables show the amount of fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Nuveen Asset Management (“NAM” or the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with NAM that provides ongoing services to the Trust (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Trust’s operations and financial reporting, during the Trust’s last two full fiscal years.

Fiscal Year Ended May 30, 2008

   Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    Tax Fees Billed to
Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    All Other Fees
Billed to Adviser
and Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
 

Nuveen Multistate Trust IV

   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
     Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception  
     Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    Tax Fees Billed to
Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    All Other Fees
Billed to Adviser
and Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
 
     0 %     0 %     0 %

Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2007

   Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    Tax Fees Billed to
Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    All Other Fees
Billed to Adviser
and Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
 

Nuveen Multistate Trust IV

   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
      Percentage Approved Pursuant to Pre-approval Exception  
     Audit-Related Fees
Billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    Tax Fees Billed to
Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
    All Other Fees
Billed to Adviser
and Affiliated Fund
Service Providers
 
     0 %     0 %     0 %

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 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP by the Trust, 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 Trust 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 Trust’s audit is completed.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 30, 2008

   Total Non-Audit Fees
Billed to Trust
   Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (engagements
related directly to the
operations and financial
reporting of the Trust)
   Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (all other

engagements)
   Total

Name of Series

           

Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

     1,045      0      0      1,045

Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

     2,424      0      0      2,424

Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

     1,487      0      0      1,487

Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

     1,589      0      0      1,589

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

     2,762      0      0      2,762

Wisconsin Bond Fund

     717      0      0      717
                           

Total

   $ 10,023    $ 0    $ 0    $ 10,023

“Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser” for both fiscal year ends represent “Tax Fees” billed to Adviser in their respective amounts from the previous table.

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2007

   Total Non-Audit Fees
Billed to Trust
   Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (engagements
related directly to the
operations and financial
reporting of the Trust)
   Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and

Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (all other
engagements)
   Total

Name of Series

           

Kansas Municipal Bond Fund

     588      0      0      588

Kentucky Municipal Bond Fund

     2,094      0      0      2,094

Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

     1,066      0      0      1,066

Missouri Municipal Bond Fund

     1,184      0      0      1,184

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

     2,437      0      0      2,437

Wisconsin Bond Fund

     212      0      0      212
                           

Total

   $ 7,581    $ 0    $ 0    $ 7,581

“Non-Audit Fees billed to Adviser” for both fiscal year ends represent “Tax Fees” billed to Adviser 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 Trust by the Trust’s independent accountants and (ii) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Trust’s independent accountants for the Affiliated Fund Service Providers with respect to the operations and financial reporting of the Trust. Regarding tax and research projects conducted by the independent accountants for the Trust and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (with respect to operations and financial reports of the Trust), 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

Not applicable to this registrant.

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1

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

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable to this registrant.

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable to this registrant.

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

Not applicable to this registrant.

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

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

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

 

(a)

 

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

 

 

(b)

 

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

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS

File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.

 

(a)(1)   Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable because the code is posted on registrant’s website at www.nuveen.com/mf and there were no amendments during the period covered by this report. (To view the code, click on the Shareholder Resources drop down menu box, 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: See EX-99.CERT attached hereto.
(a)(3)   Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons: Not applicable to this registrant.
(b)   If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an Exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registration specifically incorporates it by reference: See EX-99.906 CERT attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

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

(Registrant) Nuveen Multistate Trust IV

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

   /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy
   Kevin J. McCarthy
   Vice President and Secretary

Date August 7, 2008

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 August 7, 2008

 

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

Date August 7, 2008