N-CSRS 1 dncsrs.htm NUVEEN MANAGED ACCOUNTS PORTFOLIOS TRUST Nuveen Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-22023

Nuveen Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust

(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: July 31

Date of reporting period: January 31, 2011

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

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


LOGO

 

Mutual Fund

 

Nuveen Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust

Designed to provide dependable, tax-free income because it’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep.®

Semi-Annual Report

January 31, 2011

 

Fund Name    Ticker Symbol  

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio

     NMTRX   
  

 


INVESTMENT ADVISER NAME CHANGE

Effective January 1, 2011, Nuveen Asset Management, the Fund’s investment adviser, changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“Nuveen Fund Advisors”). Concurrently, Nuveen Fund Advisors formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, to house its portfolio management capabilities.

NUVEEN INVESTMENTS COMPLETES STRATEGIC COMBINATION WITH FAF ADVISORS

On December 31, 2010, Nuveen Investments completed the strategic combination between Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, the largest investment affiliate of Nuveen Investments, and FAF Advisors. As part of this transaction, U.S. Bancorp – the parent of FAF Advisors – received cash consideration and a 9.5% stake in Nuveen Investments in exchange for the long term investment business of FAF Advisors, including investment-management responsibilities for the non-money market mutual funds of the First American Funds family.

The approximately $27 billion of mutual fund and institutional assets managed by FAF Advisors, along with the investment professionals managing these assets and other key personnel, have become part of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. With these additions to Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, this affiliate now manages more than $100 billion of assets across a broad range of strategies from municipal and taxable fixed income to traditional and specialized equity investments.

This combination does not affect the investment objectives or strategies of this Fund. Over time, Nuveen Investments expects that the combination will provide even more ways to meet the needs of investors who work with financial advisors and consultants by enhancing the multi-boutique model of Nuveen Investments, which also includes highly respected investment teams at HydePark, NWQ Investment Management, Santa Barbara Asset Management, Symphony Asset Management, Tradewinds Global Investors and Winslow Capital. Nuveen Investments managed approximately $197 billion of assets as of December 31, 2010.

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Table of Contents

 

Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders

     4   

Portfolio Manager’s Comments

     5   

Fund Spotlight

     7   

Expense Example

     9   

Portfolio of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     22   

Statement of Operations

     23   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     24   

Financial Highlights

     25   

Notes to Financial Statements

     28   

Board Approval of Sub-Advisory Arrangement

     33   

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     34   

Fund Information

     35   


Chairman’s

Letter to Shareholders

 

LOGO

 

Dear Shareholders,

In 2010, the global economy recorded another year of recovery from the financial and economic crises of 2008, but many of the factors that caused the downturn still weigh on the prospects for continued improvement. In the U.S., ongoing weakness in housing values has put pressure on homeowners and mortgage lenders. Similarly, the strong earnings recovery for corporations and banks is only slowly being translated into increased hiring or more active lending. Globally, deleveraging by private and public borrowers has inhibited economic growth and that process is far from complete.

Encouragingly, constructive actions are being taken by governments around the world to deal with economic issues. In the U.S., the recent passage of a stimulatory tax bill relieved some of the pressure on the Federal Reserve to promote economic expansion through quantitative easing and offers the promise of sustained economic growth. A number of European governments are undertaking programs that could significantly reduce their budget deficits. Governments across the emerging markets are implementing various steps to deal with global capital flows without undermining international trade and investment.

The success of these government actions could determine whether 2011 brings further economic recovery and financial market progress. One risk associated with the extraordinary efforts to strengthen U.S. economic growth is that the debt of the U.S. government will continue to grow to unprecedented levels. Another risk is that over time there could be inflationary pressures on asset values in the U.S. and abroad, because what happens in the U.S. impacts the rest of the world economy. Also, these various actions are being taken in a setting of heightened global economic uncertainty, primarily about supplies of energy and other critical commodities. In this challenging environment, your Nuveen investment team continues to seek sustainable investment opportunities and to remain alert to potential risks in a recovery still facing many headwinds. On your behalf, we monitor their activities to assure they maintain their investment disciplines.

As you will note elsewhere in this report, on December 31, 2010, Nuveen Investments completed a strategic combination with FAF Advisors, Inc., the manager of the First American Funds. The combination adds highly respected and distinct investment teams to meet the needs of investors and their advisors and is designed to benefit all fund shareholders by creating a fund organization with the potential for further economies of scale and the ability to draw from even greater talent and expertise to meet those investor needs.

As always, I encourage you to contact your financial consultant if you have any questions about your investment in a Nuveen Fund. On behalf of the other members of your Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.

Sincerely,

LOGO

Robert P. Bremner

Chairman of the Board

March 24, 2011

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments

 

Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward-looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio manager as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Portfolio disclaims any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

Any reference to credit ratings for portfolio holdings denotes the highest rating assigned by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below investment grade. Holdings and ratings may change over time.

 

This Portfolio was developed exclusively for use within Nuveen-sponsored separately managed accounts. It enables certain Nuveen municipal separately managed account investors to achieve greater diversification and return potential than otherwise might be achievable.

The Portfolio is managed by Marty Doyle, CFA, who has 20 years of investment experience and has managed the Portfolio since its inception in 2007. Here Marty discusses, the Portfolio’s investment strategy and its performance over the six-month period ended January 31, 2011.

How did the Portfolio perform during the six-month period ended January 31, 2011? What strategies were used to manage the Portfolio during the reporting period and how did these strategies influence performance?

The Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio underperformed the Barclays Capital 7-Year Municipal Bond Index during the six-month reporting period. The table on page six provides performance information for the six-month, one-year and since inception periods ended January 31, 2011.

The Portfolio uses a value-oriented strategy and looks for higher-yielding and undervalued municipal bonds that offer the potential for above-average total return. The Portfolio invests in various types of municipal securities, including investment grade (rated BBB/Baa or better), below investment grade (rated BB/Ba or lower), high yield, and unrated municipal securities. The Portfolio focuses on securities with intermediate to longer-term maturities. This investment strategy did not change during the reporting period.

Cognizant of the fragility of the financial system, in the fall of 2010 the Federal Reserve announced a second round of quantitative easing designed to help stimulate increased economic growth. Coupled with quantitative easing came signs of stronger global growth and higher inflation expectations. This led to a large sell-off in fixed-income investments, especially in the United States. The Portfolio’s relatively longer duration detracted from performance compared with its benchmark for the reporting period.

One factor that contributed to positive performance was the Portfolio’s diversified yield curve positioning. We increased the Portfolio’s exposure to mid-grade (A and BBB rated) bonds. Additionally, we added to the Portfolio’s high yield exposure, which enhanced the Portfolio’s relative performance as well. Throughout the period, we have gradually increased our exposure to longer duration securities and improved call protection to increase the Portfolio’s income component and long-term return prospects. These strategies enhanced relative performance by utilizing a steep yield curve and replacing older investments that were called or matured.

 

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* Since inception returns are from 5/31/07.

 

1 The Barclays Capital 7-Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of a broad range of investment-grade municipal bonds with maturity dates of approximately seven years. The index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions, but do not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. An index is not available for direct investment.

 

Class A Shares – Average Annual Total Returns as of 1/31/11

 

     Cumulative        Average Annual  
      6-Month        1-Year       

Since
Inception*

 

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio

     -3.37%           1.28%           4.19%   

Barclays Capital 7-Year Municipal Bond Index1

     -0.99%           3.29%           5.67%   

Six-month returns are cumulative; all other returns are annualized.

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Fund shares have no sales charge. The Adviser does not charge any investment advisory or administrative fees directly to the Portfolio and has also agreed irrevocably to waive all fees and pay or reimburse all expenses of the Portfolio; see Footnote 7—Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliate for more information. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of shares. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Please see the Portfolio’s Fund Spotlight Page for more complete performance data and expense ratios.

 

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Fund Spotlight as of 1/31/11 Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio

 

Quick Facts                        
                              

Net Asset Value (NAV)

                            $9.72   

Latest Dividend1

                            $.0468   

Latest Capital Gain Distribution2

                            $.0733   

Latest Ordinary Income Distribution3

                            $.0215   

Inception Date

                            5/31/07   

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. 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.

Fund returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares have no sales charge. The Fund is a specialized municipal bond portfolio developed exclusively for use within Nuveen-sponsored separately managed accounts. Returns reflect an expense limitation from the Fund’s investment adviser.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 1/31/11  
      NAV  

1-Year

     1.28%   

Since Inception

     4.19%   
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/10  
      NAV  

1-Year

     3.39%   

Since Inception

     4.65%   
Tax-Free Yields       
      NAV  

Dividend Yield4

     5.78%   

SEC 30-Day Yield4

     5.66%   

Taxable-Equivalent Yield5

     7.86%   

 

Expense Ratios                
      Gross
Expense
Ratio
       Net
Expense
Ratio
 
       0.17%           0.00%   

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses. The Adviser has agreed irrevocably during the existence of the Fund to waive all fees and pay or reimburse all expenses of the Fund, except for interest expense, taxes, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses. The expense ratios are those shown in the most recent Fund prospectus.

Bond Credit Quality6

LOGO

Ratings shown are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.

 

Net Assets ($000)      $152,974   
 

 

 

   Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Spotlight page.

 

1 Paid February 1, 2011. This is the latest monthly tax-exempt dividend declared during the period covered by this report.

 

2 Paid December 3, 2010. Capital gains are subject to federal taxation.

 

3 Ordinary income distribution consists of short-term capital gains paid on December 3, 2010, if any. Ordinary income is 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 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 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 SEC 30-Day Yield on the indicated date and a federal income tax rate of 28%.

 

6 As a percentage of total long-term investments as of January 31, 2011. Holdings are subject to change.

 

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Fund Spotlight (continued) as of 1/31/11 Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio

 

States1       

California

     13.6%   

Illinois

     12.2%   

Pennsylvania

     7.2%   

Texas

     6.8%   

Florida

     5.8%   

New York

     4.3%   

Indiana

     3.4%   

North Carolina

     3.2%   

Colorado

     2.9%   

Wisconsin

     2.8%   

Missouri

     2.6%   

New Jersey

     2.2%   

Washington

     2.0%   

Rhode Island

     2.0%   

Georgia

     2.0%   

Nevada

     1.9%   

Virgin Islands

     1.9%   

Arizona

     1.8%   

Michigan

     1.7%   

Idaho

     1.4%   

Ohio

     1.4%   

Tennessee

     1.3%   

Maryland

     1.3%   

Other

     14.3%   
Portfolio Composition1       

Tax Obligation/Limited

     18.8%   

Tax Obligation/General

     17.1%   

Education and Civic Organizations

     15.3%   

Health Care

     14.9%   

Water and Sewer

     9.1%   

Transportation

     7.8%   

Utilities

     6.2%   

Other

     10.8%   
 
1 As a percentage of total investments as of January 31, 2011. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Risk Considerations

The principal risks of investing in the portfolio are market risk or the risk that bonds in the portfolio will decline in value; credit risk which is the risk that an issuer of a municipal bond may be unable to make interest and principal payments when due; and interest rate risk which is the risk that the value of the portfolio will decline because of rising interest rates. Credit risk is heightened for below investment grade bonds which are commonly referred to as “high-yield” bonds.

 

 

 

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Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including up-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.

 

                      Hypothetical Performance  
     Actual Performance     (5% annualized return before expenses)  
Beginning Account Value (8/01/10)           $ 1,000.00                              $ 1,000.00                   
Ending Account Value (1/31/11)           $ 966.30                              $ 1,025.21                   
Expenses Incurred During Period           $                              $                   

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.00% for the six-month period.

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)     Value  
               
 

Alabama – 0.9%

             
$ 850     

Alabama State Board of Education, Revenue Bonds, Faulkner State Community College, Series 2009, 6.125%, 10/01/28

         10/18 at 100.00           A1      $ 895,008   
  540     

Gadsden, Alabama, General Obligation Warrants, Series 2005, 5.000%, 3/01/19 – AMBAC Insured

               No Opt. Call           N/R        558,895   
  1,390     

Total Alabama

                                  1,453,903   
 

Alaska – 0.5%

             
  145     

Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006-2, 5.500%, 12/01/21 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         12/16 at 100.00           Aa2        148,376   
  770     

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.625%, 6/01/23

               6/14 at 100.00           Baa3        673,096   
  915     

Total Alaska

                                  821,472   
 

Arizona – 1.8%

             
  1,195     

Maricopa County, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sun Health Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 4/01/25 (Pre-refunded 4/01/24)

         4/24 at 100.00           N/R  (4)      1,247,747   
  1,000     

Phoenix, Arizona, Civic Improvement Revenue Bonds, Civic Plaza, Series 2005B, 0.000%, 7/01/28 – FGIC Insured

         No Opt. Call           AA+        902,590   
  500     

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-9W, 16.979%, 1/01/38 (IF)

         1/18 at 100.00           Aa1        466,500   
  85     

Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.500%, 12/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

               No Opt. Call           N/R        80,730   
  2,780     

Total Arizona

                                  2,697,567   
 

Arkansas – 0.7%

             
  1,000     

Benton, Arkansas, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

               3/17 at 100.00           N/R        1,050,630   
 

California – 13.0%

             
  500     

ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, California, Revenue Bonds, Casa de Lad Campanas, Series 2010, 6.000%, 9/01/37

         9/20 at 100.00           A–        477,025   
  500     

California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Southern California, Tender Option Bond Trust 3144, 18.942%, 10/01/16 (IF)

         No Opt. Call           AA+        519,320   
  100     

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente System, Series 1993A, 5.400%, 5/01/28 (ETM)

         5/11 at 100.00           AAA        100,341   
  1,500     

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series 2010A, 5.500%, 7/01/30

         7/20 at 100.00           Baa1        1,355,670   
  1,200     

California State Department of Veteran Affairs, Home Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 5.150%, 12/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         12/16 at 100.00           AA        1,082,736   
  575     

California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Series 2009H, 5.500%, 11/01/27

         11/19 at 100.00           A2        553,340   
  1,000     

California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2009, 6.500%, 4/01/33

         4/19 at 100.00           A1        1,060,260   
  720     

California, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.625%, 10/01/21 – BHAC Insured

         4/11 at 100.00           AA+        724,630   
  1,000     

Gilroy Unified School District, Santa Clara County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 6.000%, 8/01/25 – AGC Insured

         No Opt. Call           AA+        1,090,160   
  1,100     

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 6/01/17

         6/11 at 100.00           A2        1,094,038   
  1,000     

Long Beach, California, Harbor Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 5/15/23 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         5/15 at 100.00           AA        980,240   
  1,000     

Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International Airport, Series 2009A, 5.250%, 5/15/29

         5/19 at 100.00           AA        999,920   

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

California (continued)

                
$ 500     

Murrieta, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 2003-3, Creekside Village Improvement Area 1, Series 2005, 5.200%, 9/01/35

         9/12 at 100.00           N/R         $ 380,815   
  1,000     

Palm Drive Health Care District, Sonoma County, California, Certificates of Participation, Parcel Tax Secured Financing Program, Series 2010, 7.500%, 4/01/35

         No Opt. Call           BB           945,710   
  1,000     

Palo Alto Unified School District, Santa Clara County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2008, 0.000%, 8/01/26

         No Opt. Call           AAA           399,990   
  1,000     

Peralta Community College District, Alameda County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004C, 5.500%, 8/01/24 – NPFG Insured

         8/12 at 102.00           Aa2           1,065,320   
  850     

Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, California, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 11/01/25 – AGM Insured

         5/16 at 100.00           AA+           860,022   
  1,000     

San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District,Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009C, 7.000%, 8/01/27

         8/17 at 100.00           A3           1,059,780   
  1,500     

San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority, California, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Projects, Series 2009A, 5.250%, 7/15/25

         1/20 at 100.00           AA+           1,502,082   
  1,275     

San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo County, California, Certificates of Participation, Phase 1, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 12/15/30 – AMBAC Insured

         12/17 at 100.00           AA–           1,107,376   
  2,000     

Santa Monica Community College District, Los Angeles County, California, Certificates of Participation, Refunding Series 2004A, 5.000%, 2/01/27 – AMBAC Insured

         2/14 at 100.00           N/R           1,765,117   
  750     

Western Municipal Water District Facilities Authority, California, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B, 5.000%, 10/01/34

               10/19 at 100.00           AA+           727,178   
  21,070     

Total California

                                     19,851,070   
 

Colorado – 2.7%

                
  1,000     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Total Longterm Care National Obligated Group Project, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 11/15/20

         No Opt. Call           N/R           943,850   
  500     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Series 2008, 5.750%, 5/15/36

         5/18 at 100.00           BBB           451,980   
  75     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Yampa Valley Medical Center, Series 2007, 5.000%, 9/15/15

         No Opt. Call           BBB           78,239   
  300     

E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B-1, 5.500%, 9/01/24 – NPFG Insured

         9/15 at 100.00           Baa1           294,447   
  535     

Fitzsimons Village Metropolitan District 1, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Tax Increment Public Improvement Fee Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 7.500%, 3/01/40

         3/20 at 100.00           N/R           503,783   
  500     

Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District 1, Lakewood, Colorado, Tax-Supported Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010, 7.250%, 12/01/40

         12/20 at 100.00           N/R           463,395   
  1,000     

Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private Activity Bonds, Series 2010, 6.500%, 1/15/30

         7/20 at 100.00           Baa3           991,360   
  500     

Three Springs Metropolitan District 3, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 7.750%, 12/01/39

               12/20 at 100.00           N/R           465,085   
  4,410     

Total Colorado

                                     4,192,139   
 

Connecticut – 0.5%

                
  670     

Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Yale University, Series 2009, Trust 3363, 13.459%, 7/01/16 (IF)

              
No Opt. Call
  
       AAA           692,298   
 

District of Columbia – 0.3%

                
  450     

District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001, 6.750%, 5/15/40

               5/11 at 101.00           BBB           422,240   
 

Florida – 5.6%

                
  1,500     

Bay County School Board, Florida, Certificates of Participation Master Lease Program Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – AMBAC Insured

         7/17 at 100.00           Aa3           1,460,622   

 

Nuveen Investments     11   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Florida (continued)

                
$ 1,440     

Bay County, Florida, Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. Project, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 9/01/30

         No Opt. Call           BBB         $ 1,110,067   
  25     

Beacon Lakes Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007A, 6.000%, 5/01/38

         5/17 at 100.00           N/R           20,521   
  25     

Boynton Village Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007-A1, 5.750%, 5/01/37

         5/17 at 100.00           N/R           17,235   
  200     

Brevard County, Florida, North Brevard Recreation Special District, Limited Ad Valorem Tax Bonds, Parks and Recreation Program, Series 2007, 5.625%, 7/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           210,672   
 

Brevard County, Florida, South Brevard Recreation Special District, Limited Ad Valorem Tax Bonds, Parks and Recreation Program, Series 2007:

                
  1,035     

5.000%, 7/01/13 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           1,066,185   
  360     

5.000%, 7/01/22 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           340,344   
  500     

Crystal River, Florida, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2002, 5.000%, 10/01/25 – AMBAC Insured

         10/12 at 100.00           N/R           473,090   
  750     

Florida Board of Education, Lottery Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 7/01/21 – AMBAC Insured

         7/15 at 101.00           AAA           787,448   
  385     

Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008-1, 6.450%, 1/01/39 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         7/17 at 100.00           AA+           412,770   
  885     

Gulf Breeze, Florida, Revenue Improvement Non-Ad Valorem Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/32 – AMBAC Insured

         12/17 at 100.00           N/R           731,939   
  250     

Levy County, Florida, School Board Certificates of Participation, Series 2005, 3.125%, 7/01/11 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           251,855   
  1,000     

Miami-Dade County Health Facility Authority, Florida, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Miami Children’s Hospital, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 8/01/21

         8/20 at 100.00           A           996,010   
  60     

Okaloosa County Gas District, Florida, Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 4.400%, 10/01/29 – AMBAC Insured

         10/14 at 100.00           A+           54,186   
  500     

Sanibel, Florida, General Obligaiton Bonds, Series 2006, 4.350%, 2/01/36 – AMBAC Insured

         8/16 at 100.00           N/R           464,625   
  75     

Seminole Tribe of Florida, Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, 144A, 5.750%, 10/01/22

         10/17 at 100.00           BBB–           70,576   
  75     

Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007, 6.375%, 5/01/17

               No Opt. Call           N/R           61,751   
  9,065     

Total Florida

                                     8,529,896   
 

Georgia – 1.9%

                
  650     

Atlanta Development Authority, Georgia, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Science Park LLC Project, Series 2007, 5.250%, 7/01/27

         7/17 at 100.00           Aa3           649,259   
 

Atlanta, Georgia, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A:

                
  500     

6.000%, 11/01/22

         11/19 at 100.00           A1           548,970   
  500     

6.000%, 11/01/24

         11/19 at 100.00           A1           537,165   
  500     

La Grange-Troup County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 7/01/38

         7/18 at 100.00           Aa2           471,020   
  750     

Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Emory University, Series 2008C, 5.000%, 9/01/38

               9/18 at 100.00           AA           737,295   
  2,900     

Total Georgia

                                     2,943,709   
 

Guam – 0.9%

                
  1,000     

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 4.500%, 7/01/18

         No Opt. Call           Ba2           954,250   
  410     

Guam Government, General Obligation Bonds, 2009 Series A, 5.750%, 11/15/14

               No Opt. Call           B+           425,613   
  1,410     

Total Guam

                                     1,379,863   

 

  12       Nuveen Investments


 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Hawaii – 0.8%

                
$ 1,500     

Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds, Hawaiian Electric Company Inc., Refunding Series 2007B, 4.600%, 5/01/26 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

               No Opt. Call           Baa1         $ 1,257,480   
 

Idaho – 1.3%

                
  750     

Boise-Kuna Irrigation District, Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho, Arrowrock Hydroelectric Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 7.375%, 6/01/34

         6/18 at 100.00           A3           808,763   
  1,000     

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Economic Development Facilities Recovery Zone Revenue Bonds, TDF Facilities Project, Series 2010A, 6.500%, 2/01/26

         2/21 at 100.00           A           991,510   
  255     

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A-1, 6.250%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

               1/17 at 100.00           Aaa           267,521   
  2,005     

Total Idaho

                                     2,067,794   
 

Illinois – 11.7%

                
  1,000     

Berwyn, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/13 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           1,061,760   
  1,000     

Bourbonnais, Illinois, Industrial Project Revenue Bonds, Olivet Nazarene University Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 11/01/35

         11/20 at 100.00           BBB           971,050   
  1,085     

Chicago State University, Illinois, Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, 5.500%, 12/01/23 – NPFG Insured

         No Opt. Call           Baa1           1,093,658   
  500     

Chicago, Illinois, Second Lien General Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, O’Hare International Airport, Series 1999, 5.500%, 1/01/16 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         7/11 at 100.50           AA           503,915   
  500     

Cook County, Illinois, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, Navistar International Corporation Project, Series 2010, 6.500%, 10/15/40

         10/20 at 100.00           BB–           500,400   
  750     

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Series 2008B, 5.500%, 8/15/21

         8/18 at 100.00           A–           776,633   
  650     

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 1/01/37

         1/18 at 100.00           Baa1           549,868   
  1,000     

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Illinois Institute of Technology, Series 2009, 6.250%, 2/01/19

         No Opt. Call           Baa3           955,230   
  1,000     

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.000%, 5/15/39

         5/20 at 100.00           A           918,680   
  700     

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2008A, 6.000%, 8/15/23

         8/18 at 100.00           BBB           708,428   
  665     

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002, 6.250%, 1/01/17

         1/13 at 100.00           Baa1           677,788   
  715     

Markham, Cook County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Library Purpose Series 2005B, 5.250%, 1/01/18 – RAAI Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           735,585   
 

Markham, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A:

                
  535     

4.750%, 2/01/17

         No Opt. Call           BBB           530,870   
  405     

4.750%, 2/01/18

         No Opt. Call           BBB           395,114   
  400     

6.000%, 2/01/25

         2/18 at 100.00           BBB           384,636   
  1,220     

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 6/15/42 – NPFG Insured

         6/12 at 101.00           AAA           1,106,381   
  500     

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Hospitality Facility, Series 1996A, 7.000%, 7/01/26 (ETM)

         No Opt. Call           AAA           640,730   
  1,250     

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Illinois, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 6/01/18

         No Opt. Call           A           1,234,075   
  250     

Regional Transportation Authority, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1991, 6.700%, 11/01/21 – FGIC Insured

         No Opt. Call           AA           288,663   
  250     

Saint Clair County High School District 203, O’Fallon, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.750%, 12/01/26 – AMBAC Insured

         12/17 at 100.00           A+           261,458   

 

Nuveen Investments     13   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Illinois (continued)

                
$ 750     

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Local Goverment Program Bonds, St. Clair County Community Unit School District 19 Mascoutah, Series 2009, 5.750%, 2/01/29 – AGC Insured

         No Opt. Call           AA+         $ 791,018   
  1,290     

Sugar Grove, Kane County, Illinois, General Obligation Water & Sewer Alternate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006, 4.500%, 5/01/21 – SYNCORA GTY Insured

         5/14 at 100.00           N/R           1,291,471   
  1,060     

Tazewell County School District 51, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 9.000%, 12/01/26 – FGIC Insured

               No Opt. Call           A1           1,456,991   
  17,475     

Total Illinois

                                     17,834,402   
 

Indiana – 3.3%

                
  250     

Central Nine Career Charter School Building Corporation, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.500%, 1/15/17

         No Opt. Call           A           273,710   
  1,000     

Fishers Redevelopment District, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Saxony Project Series 2009, 5.250%, 7/15/34

         1/20 at 100.00           AA           937,240   
  940     

Hendricks County, Indiana, Redevelopment District Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010B, 6.450%, 1/01/23

         1/16 at 100.00           Baa2           940,949   
  525     

Indiana Finance Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Drexel Foundation For Educational Excellence, Inc., Series 2009A, 7.000%, 10/01/39

         10/19 at 100.00           BBB–           497,700   
  1,000     

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Union Hospital, Series 1993, 5.125%, 9/01/18 – NPFG Insured

         3/11 at 100.00           Baa1           1,000,060   
  250     

Merrillville Multi-School Building Corporation, Lake County, Indiana, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 7/15/22

         1/18 at 100.00           A+           259,543   
  855     

Portage Redevelopment District, Indiana, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 1/15/19 – CIFG Insured

         1/18 at 100.00           A           879,487   
  75     

Portage, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/15/23

         7/16 at 100.00           A           71,001   
  100     

Tri-Creek Middle School Building Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2008, 6.000%, 1/15/16 – AGM Insured

               No Opt. Call           AA+           116,303   
  4,995     

Total Indiana

                                     4,975,993   
 

Iowa – 0.8%

                
  745     

Des Moines, Iowa, Aviation System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Capital Loan Notes Series 2010B, 5.750%, 6/01/33 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         6/20 at 100.00           AA+           715,543   
  495     

Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Care Initiatives Project, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 7/01/12

               No Opt. Call           BB+           489,872   
  1,240     

Total Iowa

                                     1,205,415   
 

Kansas – 0.5%

                
  750     

Kansas State Independent College Finance Authority, Revenue Anticipation Notes, Private Education Short-Term Loan Program, Series 2010F, 5.500%, 5/01/11

               No Opt. Call           N/R           750,863   
 

Kentucky – 0.3%

                
  500     

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Louisville Arena Project Revenue Bonds, Louisville Arena Authority, Inc., Series 2008-A1, 5.750%, 12/01/28 – AGC Insured

               6/18 at 100.00           AA+           514,555   
 

Louisiana – 0.3%

                
  430     

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39

               5/11 at 101.00           A–           392,280   
 

Maryland – 1.2%

                
  750     

Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Series 2004B, 5.000%, 7/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

         1/15 at 100.00           N/R           815,438   

 

  14       Nuveen Investments


 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Maryland (continued)

                
 

Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Civista Medical Center, Series 2005:

                
$ 155     

4.000%, 7/01/17 – RAAI Insured

         7/14 at 100.00           N/R         $ 144,555   
  1,275     

5.000%, 7/01/37 – RAAI Insured

         7/14 at 100.00           N/R           945,464   
  2,180     

Total Maryland

                                     1,905,457   
 

Massachusetts – 1.1%

                
  750     

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, The Sabis International Charter School, Series 2009A, 8.000%, 4/15/31

         10/19 at 100.00           BBB           811,358   
  300     

Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Quincy Medical Center Issue, Series 2008A, 6.250%, 1/15/28

         1/18 at 100.00           N/R           255,786   
  535     

Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Harvard University, Tender Option Bond Trust 2010-20W, 13.253%, 12/15/34 (IF)

               12/19 at 100.00           AAA           568,935   
  1,585     

Total Massachusetts

                                     1,636,079   
 

Michigan – 1.0%

                
  475     

Grand Rapids Economic Development Corporation, Michigan, Limited Obligation Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, Ferris State University Project, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/23

         No Opt. Call           A           458,328   
  750     

Michigan Higher Education Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Alma College Project, Series 2008, 5.500%, 6/01/28

         6/18 at 100.00           A3           747,450   
  80     

Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Series 2001I, 4.750%, 10/15/25

         4/11 at 100.00           A+           77,042   
  300     

Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.875%, 6/01/42

               6/18 at 100.00           Baa3           264,777   
  1,605     

Total Michigan

                                     1,547,597   
 

Minnesota – 1.1%

                
  105     

Glencoe, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Glencoe Regional Health Services Project, Series 2005, 4.150%, 4/01/12

         No Opt. Call           BBB           106,825   
  500     

Rochester, Minnesota, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Olmsted Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 3.750%, 7/01/15

         No Opt. Call           N/R           501,625   
  1,015     

St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Hospital Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Inc., Refunding Series 1997A, 5.700%, 11/01/15 – ACA Insured

               2/11 at 100.00           BB+           1,011,153   
  1,620     

Total Minnesota

                                     1,619,603   
 

Missouri – 2.4%

                
  1,000     

Carroll County Public Water Supply District 1, Missouri, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009, 5.625%, 3/01/34

         3/18 at 100.00           A           1,005,450   
  900     

Hannibal Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Health Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Refunding Series 2010, 5.500%, 9/01/20

         9/13 at 100.00           BBB+           911,313   
  1,000     

Missouri Development Finance Board, Independence, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, Water System Improvement Projects, Series 2009C, 5.750%, 11/01/29

         No Opt. Call           A           1,003,570   
  600     

Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Independence Electric System Projects, Series 2009D, 5.750%, 6/01/34

         No Opt. Call           A           585,648   
  287     

Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Notes, Marquette Building Redevelopment Project, Series 2008-A, 6.500%, 1/23/28

               No Opt. Call           N/R           239,260   
  3,787     

Total Missouri

                                     3,745,241   
 

Nebraska – 0.3%

                
  500     

Douglas County Hospital Authority 2, Nebraska, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Children’s Hospital Obligated Group, Series 2008B, 6.125%, 8/15/31

               8/17 at 100.00           A2           511,450   

 

Nuveen Investments     15   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Nevada – 1.8%

                
$ 815     

Clark County, Nevada, Subordinate Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A1, 5.000%, 7/01/19 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         7/17 at 100.00           Aa3         $ 830,681   
 

North Las Vegas, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006:

                
  1,000     

5.000%, 5/01/28 – NPFG Insured

         5/16 at 100.00           Aa2           971,780   
  1,000     

5.000%, 5/01/30 – NPFG Insured

         No Opt. Call           Aa2           941,000   
  100     

Sparks Local Improvement District 3, Legends at Sparks Marina, Nevada, Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2008, 6.750%, 9/01/27

               9/18 at 100.00           N/R           87,791   
  2,915     

Total Nevada

                                     2,831,252   
 

New Jersey – 2.1%

                
 

Monmouth County Improvement Authority, New Jersey, Governmental Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2004:

                
  750     

5.250%, 12/01/18 – AMBAC Insured

         12/14 at 100.00           N/R           783,240   
  500     

5.250%, 12/01/20 – AMBAC Insured

         12/14 at 100.00           N/R           513,125   
  1,000     

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Trinitas Hospital Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2007B, 4.800%, 7/01/13

         No Opt. Call           BBB–           1,005,620   
  50     

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2007U, 5.000%, 10/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         4/17 at 100.00           AA           45,997   
  805     

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2008X, 5.000%, 4/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

               No Opt. Call           AA           828,603   
  3,105     

Total New Jersey

                                     3,176,585   
 

New Mexico – 0.5%

                
  500     

Farmington, New Mexico, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Arizona Public Service Company – Four Corners Project, Variable Rate Demand Obligations, Series 1994C, 2.875%, 9/01/24 (Mandatory put 10/10/13) (Alternative Minimum Tax)

        
No Opt. Call
  
       Baa2           496,220   
  250     

Farmington, New Mexico, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Public Service Company of New Mexico San Juan Project, Series 2007A, 5.150%, 6/01/37 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

               6/12 at 100.00           Baa3           207,963   
  750     

Total New Mexico

                                     704,183   
 

New York – 4.2%

                
  410     

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Insured Revenue Bonds, Staten Island University Hospital, Series 1998, 5.000%, 7/01/17 – AMBAC Insured

         7/11 at 100.00           Baa3           405,777   
  1,000     

Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.000%, 5/01/33

         5/19 at 100.00           A–           1,064,750   
  675     

Madison County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Oneida Health System, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 2/01/27

         No Opt. Call           BBB–           577,442   
  100     

New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series 2008A-1, 5.700%, 7/01/13

         No Opt. Call           N/R           97,612   
  1,000     

New York City Industrial Development Authority, New York, PILOT Revenue Bonds, Yankee Stadium Project, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/01/46 – FGIC Insured

         9/16 at 100.00           BBB–           869,090   
  500     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3484, 17.711%, 10/01/16 (IF)

        
No Opt. Call
  
       AA+           435,860   
  500     

New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, State Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds, Pooled Loan Issue, Series 2005B, 5.500%, 10/15/27

         No Opt. Call           AAA           561,700   
  370     

New York State Mortgage Agency, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 87, 5.150%, 4/01/17

         3/11 at 100.00           Aa1           376,087   

 

  16       Nuveen Investments


 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

New York (continued)

                
$ 500     

New York State Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed and State Contingency Contract-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 5.250%, 6/01/20 – AMBAC Insured

         6/13 at 100.00           AA–         $ 531,110   
  930     

New York State Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed and State Contingency Contract-Backed Bonds, Series 2003B-1C, 5.500%, 6/01/19

         No Opt. Call           AA–           1,002,382   
  450     

Saratoga County Water and Sewer Authority, New York, Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 9/01/38

               9/18 at 100.00           AA           437,837   
  6,435     

Total New York

                                     6,359,647   
 

North Carolina – 3.1%

                
  100     

Albemarle Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 10/01/21

         10/17 at 100.00           N/R           93,100   
  1,000     

Charlotte, North Carolina, Airport Revenue Bonds, Charlotte Douglas International Refunding Series 2010B, 5.375%, 7/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         7/20 at 100.00           A+           946,930   
  665     

Charlotte, North Carolina, Water and Sewer System Refunding Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 43W, 13.280%, 7/01/38 (IF)

         7/20 at 100.00           AAA           682,117   
  665     

Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Carolinas HealthCare System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, Trust 1149, 14.018%, 7/15/38 (IF)

         1/19 at 100.00           AA–           555,395   
  350     

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993B, 6.000%, 1/01/22 – FGIC Insured

         No Opt. Call           Baa1           389,760   
  500     

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 1/01/20

         1/18 at 100.00           A–           527,530   
  340     

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Duke University Health System, Tender Option Bond Trust 11808, 21.657%, 6/01/18 (IF)

        
No Opt. Call
  
       AA           206,037   
  740     

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Revenue Bonds, Maria Parham Medical Center, Series 2003, 5.500%, 10/01/17 – RAAI Insured

         No Opt. Call           BB           696,969   
  500     

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency 1, Catawba Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2008C, 5.250%, 1/01/19

         1/18 at 100.00           A           553,325   
  100     

University of North Carolina System, Pooled Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 4.000%, 4/01/15 – AMBAC Insured

               4/14 at 100.00           N/R           104,087   
  4,960     

Total North Carolina

                                     4,755,250   
 

Ohio – 1.3%

                
  240     

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 1/01/32

         7/13 at 100.00           Aa2           241,536   
  750     

Lorain, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Pellet Terminal Improvement Series 2008, 6.750%, 12/01/23

         12/18 at 100.00           A3           812,513   
  1,000     

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Project, Series 2009E, 5.625%, 10/01/19

               No Opt. Call           BBB–           998,900   
  1,990     

Total Ohio

                                     2,052,949   
 

Oklahoma – 0.6%

                
 

Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, Oklahoma, General Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2010C:

                
  610     

4.500%, 6/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         No Opt. Call           A3           562,091   
  440     

4.750%, 6/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

               6/21 at 100.00           A3           402,666   
  1,050     

Total Oklahoma

                                     964,757   
 

Oregon – 0.6%

                
  1,000     

Clackamas County School District 12, North Clackamas, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007B, 0.000%, 6/15/27 – AGM Insured

               6/17 at 100.00           AA+           996,870   

 

Nuveen Investments     17   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Pennsylvania – 6.9%

                
$ 1,980     

Blair County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.375%, 8/01/16 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R         $ 2,190,349   
  500     

Delaware County Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Elwyn, Inc. Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 6/01/25

         6/17 at 100.00           BBB           459,100   
  500     

Erie Higher Education Building Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Gannon University Project, Series 2010A, 5.375%, 5/01/30

         5/20 at 100.00           BBB           464,555   
 

Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997D:

                
  30     

0.000%, 3/15/15 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           19,916   
  1,200     

0.000%, 3/15/17 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R           653,016   
  1,250     

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Notes, Series 2009B, 6.000%, 9/15/32 – AGC Insured

         9/19 at 100.00           AA+           1,285,450   
  100     

Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Brethren Village Project, Series 2008A, 5.200%, 7/01/12

         7/11 at 101.00           N/R           99,582   
  915     

Lycoming County Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/23 – SYNCORA GTY Insured

         1/15 at 100.00           N/R           861,610   
  500     

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Sewage Sludge Disposal Revenue Bonds, Philadelphia Biosolids Facility Project, Series 2009, 5.000%, 1/01/14

         No Opt. Call           Baa3           515,705   
  1,000     

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Water Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 12/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         12/20 at 100.00           AA–           908,680   
  375     

Pennsylvania State University, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/35

         9/15 at 100.00           Aa1           375,135   
  335     

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Mast Charter School Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 8/01/20

         No Opt. Call           BBB+           332,802   
  1,000     

Philadelphia Gas Works, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Nineth Series, 2007, 5.000%, 8/01/30

         8/20 at 100.00           BBB+           913,290   
  870     

Philadelphia Municipal Authority, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 6.000%, 4/01/23

         No Opt. Call           A2           908,698   
  625     

Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Excela Health Project, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/25

               7/20 at 100.00           A3           591,163   
  11,180     

Total Pennsylvania

                                     10,579,051   
 

Rhode Island – 1.9%

                
 

Pawtucket Housing Authority, Rhode Island, Capital Fund Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2010:

                
  410     

5.500%, 9/01/27

         9/20 at 103.00           AA           414,063   
  970     

5.500%, 9/01/29

         9/20 at 103.00           AA           962,153   
  250     

Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, Student Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.750%, 12/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         12/17 at 100.00           A           252,280   
 

Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A:

                
  1,160     

6.000%, 6/01/23

         6/12 at 100.00           BBB           1,165,313   
  100     

6.125%, 6/01/32

         6/12 at 100.00           BBB           94,702   
  75     

6.250%, 6/01/42

         6/12 at 100.00           BBB           65,017   
  2,965     

Total Rhode Island

                                     2,953,528   
 

South Carolina – 1.1%

                
  500     

Berkeley County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.125%, 12/01/30

         12/16 at 100.00           A1           466,065   
  400     

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, South Carolina, Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A-3, 5.250%, 1/01/19

         1/18 at 100.00           A–           431,692   

 

  18       Nuveen Investments


 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)     Value  
               
 

South Carolina (continued)

             
$ 740     

South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Hospital Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series 2003C, 6.000%, 8/01/13

         No Opt. Call           BBB+      $ 791,075   
  10     

Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority, South Carolina, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 6.375%, 5/15/28 (Pre-refunded 5/15/11)

               5/11 at 101.00           BBB  (4)      10,263   
  1,650     

Total South Carolina

                                  1,699,095   
 

Tennessee – 1.3%

             
  1,000     

Claiborne County Industrial Development Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lincoln Memorial University Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 10/01/30

         10/20 at 100.00           N/R        941,670   
  100     

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Tennessee, Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, FedEx Inc., Series 2002, 5.050%, 9/01/12

         No Opt. Call           BBB        104,681   
  1,000     

Sullivan County Health Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds, Wellmont Health System, Series 2006C, 5.250%, 9/01/36

         9/16 at 100.00           BBB+        848,360   
  50     

The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 9/01/16

               No Opt. Call           Ba3        50,522   
  2,150     

Total Tennessee

                                  1,945,233   
 

Texas – 6.5%

             
  750     

La Vernia Higher Education Financing Corporation, Texas, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Kipp Inc., Series 2009A, 6.000%, 8/15/29

         8/19 at 100.00           BBB        738,450   
  1,385     

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, Series 2005A, Remarketed, 5.750%, 4/01/26

         No Opt. Call           Baa2        1,326,788   
  675     

Clifton, Texas, Higher Education Finance Corporation, Education Revenue Bonds, Uplift Education Charter School, Series 2010A, 4.300%, 12/01/16

         No Opt. Call           BBB–        640,487   
 

Harris County, Texas, Water Control and Improvement District 74, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010:

             
  210     

4.550%, 8/01/23

         2/18 at 100.00           N/R        202,961   
  195     

5.000%, 8/01/36

         2/18 at 100.00           N/R        178,969   
  1,515     

5.200%, 8/01/39

         2/18 at 100.00           N/R        1,435,387   
  650     

Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 6.000%, 7/01/13 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)

         4/11 at 100.00           A        652,347   
  1,000     

Houston, Texas, Water Conveyance System Contract, Certificates of Participation, Series 1993A-J, 6.800%, 12/15/11 – AMBAC Insured

         No Opt. Call           N/R        1,044,410   
 

North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A:

             
  200     

6.000%, 1/01/19

         1/18 at 100.00           A2        222,294   
  325     

6.000%, 1/01/23 – NPFG Insured

         1/18 at 100.00           A2        342,046   
  375     

North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F, 5.750%, 1/01/38

         1/18 at 100.00           A3        350,239   
  2,000     

Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2002A, 5.500%, 8/15/39 – AMBAC Insured

         8/12 at 100.00           BBB+        1,847,477   
  1,000     

Uptown Development Authority, Houston, Texas, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Improvement Facilities, Series 2009, 4.700%, 9/01/20

               9/19 at 100.00           BBB+        982,710   
  10,280     

Total Texas

                                  9,964,565   
 

Utah – 0.9%

             
  435     

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, North Davis Preparatory Academy, Series 2010, 5.750%, 7/15/20

         No Opt. Call           BBB–        409,570   
  100     

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Channing Hall Project, Series 2007A, 5.750%, 7/15/22

         7/15 at 102.00           N/R        86,355   
  125     

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Summit Academy Project, Series 2007A, 5.125%, 6/15/17

         No Opt. Call           BBB–        120,196   

 

Nuveen Investments     19   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Utah (continued)

                
$ 750     

Utah Transit Authority, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3006, 17.290%, 6/15/26 – AGM Insured (IF)

               6/18 at 100.00           AAA         $ 743,400   
  1,410     

Total Utah

                                     1,359,521   
 

Virgin Islands – 1.8%

                
  200     

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/16 – FGIC Insured

         No Opt. Call           BBB+           211,204   
  1,000     

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 10/01/22

         10/19 at 100.00           Baa2           978,320   
  1,000     

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Revenue Loan Note – Diageo Project, Series 2009A, 6.750%, 10/01/19

         No Opt. Call           BBB           1,069,230   
  500     

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Matching Fund Loan Notes,Series 2009A-1, 5.000%, 10/01/24

               10/19 at 100.00           BBB           473,725   
  2,700     

Total Virgin Islands

                                     2,732,479   
 

Virginia – 0.6%

                
  815     

Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Washington and Lee University, Series 2001, 5.750%, 1/01/34

               No Opt. Call           AA           897,437   
 

Washington – 2.0%

                
  100     

Kalispel Indian Tribe, Washington, Priority Distribution Bonds, Series 2008, 6.625%, 1/01/28

         No Opt. Call           N/R           86,123   
  600     

King County, Washington, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3090, 13.266%, 7/01/32 – AGM Insured (IF)

         7/17 at 100.00           AA+           548,898   
  75     

Skagit County Public Hospital District 1, Washington, Skagit Valley Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 12/01/28

         12/17 at 100.00           Baa2           70,230   
  750     

University of Washington, General Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Tust 3005, 17.365%, 6/01/31 – AMBAC Insured (IF)

         6/17 at 100.00           Aaa           757,065   
  1,000     

Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Series 2010, 5.250%, 12/01/30

         12/20 at 100.00           Baa2           840,120   
 

Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2002:

                
  35     

6.500%, 6/01/26

         6/13 at 100.00           BBB           35,242   
  660     

6.625%, 6/01/32

         6/13 at 100.00           BBB           648,470   
  3,220     

Total Washington

                                     2,986,148   
 

Wisconsin – 2.7%

                
  500     

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Tender Option Bond Trust Series 2010- 3184, 17.703%, 11/15/17 (IF)

         No Opt. Call           Aa1           301,260   
 

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Beloit Health System, Inc., Series 2010B:

                
  745     

4.000%, 4/01/16

         No Opt. Call           N/R           741,014   
  610     

5.000%, 4/01/17

         No Opt. Call           N/R           627,153   
  440     

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc., Tender Option Bond Trust 2009-15W, 18.504%, 8/15/37 (IF)

         2/20 at 100.00           AA–           346,619   
  1,000     

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marshfield Clinic, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 2/15/26

         2/16 at 100.00           BBB+           907,540   
 

Wisconsin State, General Fund Annual Appropriation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009A:

                
  1,000     

6.000%, 5/01/27

         5/19 at 100.00           AA–           1,089,040   
  90     

6.000%, 5/01/33

         No Opt. Call           AA–           96,109   
  4,385     

Total Wisconsin

                                     4,108,735   

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Optional Call
Provisions (2)
       Ratings (3)        Value  
                  
 

Wyoming – 0.2%

                
$ 250     

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 1/01/28

               1/18 at 100.00           A2         $ 255,610   
$ 149,442     

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $150,033,372) – 95.0%

                                     145,321,891   
 

Short-Term Investments – 0.7%

                
 

Michigan – 0.7%

                
$ 1,000     

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Variable Rate Demand Obligations, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/21/11

               No Opt. Call           SP-1           1,002,810   
 

Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,000,127)

                                     1,002,810   
 

Total Investments (cost $151,033,499) – 95.7%

                                     146,324,701   
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 4.3%

                                     6,649,000   
 

Net Assets – 100%

                                   $ 152,973,701   

 

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

 

  (2)   Optional Call Provisions: 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: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.

 

  (4)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Such investments are normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.

 

  N/R   Not rated.

 

  (ETM)   Escrowed to maturity.

 

  (IF)   Inverse floating rate investment.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

January 31, 2011

 

Assets

        

Investments, at value (cost $151,033,499)

   $ 146,324,701   

Cash

     5,090,938   

Receivables:

  

From Adviser

     22,364   

Interest

     2,197,351   

Investments sold

     591,735   

Shares sold

     978,392   

Other assets

     526   

Total assets

     155,206,007   

Liabilities

  

Payables:

  

Dividends

     510,556   

Investments purchased

     1,028,195   

Shares redeemed

     593,101   

Accrued other expenses

     100,454   

Total liabilities

     2,232,306   

Net assets

   $ 152,973,701   

Shares outstanding

     15,743,431   

Net asset value per share

   $ 9.72   

Net Assets Consist of:

        

Capital paid-in

   $ 157,323,916   

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income

     152,443   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     206,140   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (4,708,798

Net assets

   $ 152,973,701   

Authorized shares

     Unlimited   

Par value per share

   $ 0.01   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2011

Investment Income

   $ 4,081,755   

Expenses

  

Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses

     3,782   

Custodian’s fees and expenses

     22,023   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,673   

Professional fees

     12,064   

Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses

     21,555   

Federal and state registration fees

     18,170   

Other expenses

     4,944   

Total expenses before custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement

     84,211   

Custodian fee credit

     (2,127

Expense reimbursement

     (84,211

Net expenses

     (2,127

Net investment income (loss)

     4,083,882   

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     523,554   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

     (10,297,405

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (9,773,851

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ (5,689,969

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

      Six Months Ended
1/31/11
     Year Ended
7/31/10
 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 4,083,882       $ 5,783,023   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     523,554         2,029,046   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

     (10,297,405      4,410,531   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     (5,689,969      12,222,600   

Distributions to Shareholders

     

From net investment income

     (4,027,994      (5,679,669

From accumulated net realized gains

     (1,412,226        

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (5,440,220      (5,679,669

Fund Share Transactions

     

Proceeds from sale of shares

     39,945,318         58,964,301   

Proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions

     1,571,102         1,110,807   
     41,516,420         60,075,108   

Cost of shares redeemed

     (17,955,416      (18,429,226

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     23,561,004         41,645,882   

Capital contribution from Adviser

             517   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     12,430,815         48,189,330   

Net assets at the beginning of period

     140,542,886         92,353,556   

Net assets at the end of period

   $ 152,973,701       $ 140,542,886   

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period

   $ 152,443       $ 96,555   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:  
          Investment Operations     Less Distributions        
                                             
Year Ended
July 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
    Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains(f)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(b)
 

2011(e)

  $ 10.42      $ .27      $ (.61   $ (.34   $ (.27   $ (.09   $ (.36   $ 9.72        (3.37 )% 

2010

    9.80        .52        .60        1.12        (.50            (.50     10.42        11.68   

2009

    9.78        .49        .01        .50        (.48            (.48     9.80        5.35   

2008

    10.12        .49        (.37     .12        (.46            (.46     9.78        1.17   

2007(d)

    10.00        .07        .05        .12                             10.12        1.20   

 

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Ratios/Supplemental Data  
      Ratios to Average
Net Assets Before
Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(c)
       
    
Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
$ 152,974        .11 %*      5.14 %*      %*      5.25 %*      12
  140,543        .17        4.89               5.06        40   
  92,354        .25        4.87               5.12        23   
  49,024        .44        3.97               4.41        55   
  5,569        1.26     2.67         3.92     7   

 

(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, 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. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(d) For the period May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2007.
(e) For the six months ended January 31, 2011.
(f) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.
* Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies

General Information

The Nuveen Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is comprised of the Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts Portfolio (the “Fund”), among others. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on November 14, 2006.

Effective January 1, 2011, the Fund’s adviser Nuveen Asset Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”) has changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“the Adviser”). Concurrently, the Adviser formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, to house its portfolio management capabilities. Nuveen Asset Management, LLC now serves as the Fund’s sub-adviser, and the Fund’s portfolio manager has become an employee of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC.

The Fund is developed exclusively for use within Nuveen-sponsored separately managed accounts. The Fund is a specialized municipal bond Fund to be used in combination with selected individual securities to effectively model institutional-level investment strategies. Certain securities in which the Fund invests are highly speculative. The Fund enables certain Nuveen municipal separately managed account investors to achieve greater diversification and return potential than smaller managed accounts might otherwise achieve by using lower quality, higher yielding securities and to gain access to special investment opportunities normally available only to institutional investors.

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek attractive total return. The Fund also seeks to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income taxes. The Adviser, uses a value-oriented strategy and looks for higher-yielding and undervalued municipal bonds that offer the potential for above-average total return. The Fund invests in various types of municipal securities, including investment grade (rated BBB/Baa or better), below investment grade (rated BB/Ba or lower) (high yield), and unrated municipal securities. The Fund will focus on securities with intermediate to longer term maturities. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its net assets in high yield municipal bonds, but will normally invest 10-30% of its net assets in such bonds. The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in defaulted bonds and up to 50% of its net assets in leveraged municipal securities, most notably inverse floating rate securities. The credit quality of the bonds underlying all leveraged municipal securities will be rated AA/Aa or higher, or, if unrated, judged to be of comparable quality by the Adviser. The Fund may also make forward commitments in which the Fund agrees to buy a security for settlement in the future at a price agreed upon today. The Fund is non-diversified and as a result may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a limited number of issuers.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

Significant Accounting Policies

Investment Valuation

Prices of municipal bonds are provided by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. When price quotes are not readily available (which is usually the case for municipal bonds) the pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer, or market activity, provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.

Temporary investments in securities that have variable rate and demand features qualifying them as short-term investments are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or its designee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a pricing service is unable to provide a market price; securities whose trading has been formally suspended; debt securities that have gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; a security whose market price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of a Fund’s net asset value (as may be the case in non-U.S. markets on which the security is primarily traded) or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the pricing service, is not deemed to reflect the security’s fair value. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or as Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or its designee.

 

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Refer to Footnote 2 – Fair Value Measurements for further details on the leveling of securities held by the Fund as of the end of the reporting period.

Investment Transactions

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Fund has 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 January 31, 2011, the Fund had no such outstanding purchase commitments.

Investment Income

Investment income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also reflects paydown gains and losses, if any.

Income Taxes

The 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, the Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal income tax, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Fund. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Fund are subject to federal taxation.

For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities (i.e., generally the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Furthermore, management of the Fund is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

The Fund declares dividends from its tax-exempt net investment income daily and pays shareholders monthly. Fund shares begin to accrue dividends on the business day after the day when the monies used to purchase Fund shares are collected by the Fund’s transfer agent.

Net realized capital gains and/or market discount 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 U.S. GAAP.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments, including foreign currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts. Although the Fund is authorized to invest in such derivative instruments, and may do so in the future, it did not make any such investments during the six months ended January 31, 2011.

Inverse Floating Rate Securities

The 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 the Fund) 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.

The Fund may purchase an inverse floating rate security in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited inverse floater”), or instead by first selling a fixed-rate bond to a broker-dealer for deposit into the special purpose trust and receiving in turn the residual interest in the trust (referred to as a “self-deposited inverse floater”). The inverse floater held by the Fund gives the Fund the right (a) to cause the holders of the floating rate certificates to tender their notes at par, and (b) to have the broker transfer the fixed-rate bond held by the trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the trust. An investment in an externally-deposited inverse floater is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” An investment in a self-deposited inverse floater is accounted for as a financing transaction. In such instances, a fixed-rate bond deposited into a special purpose trust is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse

 

Nuveen Investments     29   


Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)

 

floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund accounting for the short-term floating rate certificates issued by the trust as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the underlying bond and related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as a component of “Interest expense on floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Operations.

During the six months ended January 31, 2011, the Fund did not invest in self-deposited inverse floaters.

The Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse trust” or “credit recovery swap”) (such agreements referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”) with a broker-dealer by which the Fund agrees to reimburse the broker-dealer, in certain circumstances, for the difference between the liquidation value of the fixed-rate bond held by the trust and the liquidation value of the floating rate certificates issued by the trust plus any shortfalls in interest cash flows. Under these agreements, the Fund’s potential exposure to losses related to or on inverse floaters may increase beyond the value of the Fund’s inverse floater investments as the Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the floating rate certificates. At period end, any such shortfall is recognized as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At January 31, 2011, the Fund’s maximum exposure to externally-deposited Recourse Trusts was $16,615,000.

Zero Coupon Securities

The Fund is authorized to invest in zero coupon securities. A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.

Custodian Fee Credit

The Fund has an arrangement with the custodian bank whereby certain custodian fees and expenses are reduced by net credits earned on the 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 the 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 U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

2. Fair Value Measurements

In determining the fair value of the Fund’s investments, various inputs are used. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

Level 1 –  

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2 –   Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 –   Significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of January 31, 2011:

 

      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $  —       $ 145,321,891       $  —       $ 145,321,891   

Short-Term Investments

             1,002,810                 1,002,810   

Total

   $  —       $ 146,324,701       $  —       $ 146,324,701   

During the period ended January 31, 2011, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to/from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.

3. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Fund records derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes. The Fund did not invest in derivative instruments during the six months ended January 31, 2011.

 

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4. Fund Shares

Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:

 

       Six Months Ended
1/31/11
     Year Ended
7/31/10
 
        Shares        Amount      Shares        Amount  

Shares sold

       3,877,345         $ 39,945,318         5,755,176         $ 58,964,818   

Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions

       153,806           1,571,102         108,307           1,110,807   

Shares redeemed

       (1,771,986        (17,955,416      (1,798,722        (18,429,226

Net increase (decrease)

       2,259,165         $ 23,561,004         4,064,761         $ 41,646,399   

5. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments) during the six months ended January 31, 2011, aggregated $34,851,684 and $17,323,120, respectively.

6. Income Tax Information

The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount and timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.

At January 31, 2011, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $   150,922,711   

Gross unrealized:

  

Appreciation

   $ 1,724,941   

Depreciation

     (6,322,951

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   $ (4,598,010

Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid, taxable market discount and distribution character reclassifications, resulted in reclassifications among the Fund’s components of net assets at July 31, 2010, the Fund’s last tax year-end, as follows:

 

Capital paid-in

   $ 3,314   

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income

     (10,659

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     7,345   

The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at July 31, 2010, the Fund’s last tax year end, were as follows:

 

Undistributed net tax-exempt income*

   $   459,192   

Undistributed net ordinary income**

     221,902   

Undistributed net long-term capital gains

     916,485   
* Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared during the period July 1, 2010 through July 31, 2010, and paid on August 2, 2010.
** Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the Fund’s last tax year ended July 31, 2010, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:

 

Distributions from net tax-exempt income

   $   5,518,225   

Distributions from net ordinary income**

     41,665   

Distributions from net long-term capital gains

       
** Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.

During the last tax year ended July 31, 2010, the Fund utilized $230,670 of its capital loss carryforward.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)

 

7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Adviser does not charge any investment advisory or administrative fees directly to the Fund. The Adviser has agreed irrevocably during the existence of the Fund to waive all fees and pay or reimburse all expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, taxes, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities, and extraordinary expenses). The Adviser is compensated for its services to the Fund from the fee charged at the separately managed account level.

At January 31, 2011, Nuveen owned 10,000 shares of the Fund.

 

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Board Approval of Sub-Advisory Arrangement (Unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on May 25-26, 2010 (the “May Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board,” and each Trustee, a “Board Member”) of the Fund, including a majority of the Board Members who are not parties to the advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any parties (the “Independent Board Members”), considered and approved the advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Fund and Nuveen Asset Management (“NAM”). Since the May Meeting, Nuveen has engaged in an internal restructuring (the “Restructuring”) pursuant to which the portfolio management services provided by NAM to the Fund were transferred to Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“NAM LLC”), a newly-organized wholly-owned subsidiary of NAM and NAM changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“NFA”). NAM, under its new name NFA, continues to serve as investment adviser to the Fund and, in that capacity, will continue to provide various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services. To effectuate the foregoing, NFA entered into a sub-advisory agreement with NAM LLC on behalf of the Fund (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, NAM LLC, subject to the oversight of NFA and the Board, will furnish an investment program, make investment decisions for, and place all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the portion of the Fund’s investment portfolio allocated to it by NFA. NFA and NAM LLC do not anticipate any reduction in the nature or level of services provided to the Fund following the Restructuring. The personnel of NFA who engaged in portfolio management activities prior to the spinoff of NAM LLC are not expected to materially change as a result of the spinoff. In addition, the Independent Board Members recognized at the May Meeting that the Fund, which is sold via separately managed accounts, does not pay a management fee, and this has not changed. In light of the foregoing, at a meeting held on November 16-18, 2010, the Board Members, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Fund. Given that the Restructuring was not expected to reduce the level or nature of services provided or change the fee arrangement of the Fund, the factors considered and determinations made at the May Meeting in approving the Advisory Agreement were equally applicable to the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. For a discussion of these considerations, please see the shareholder report of the Fund that was first issued after the May Meeting for the period including May 2010.

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

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 market-value-weighted average of the effective maturity dates of the individual securities including cash. In the case of a bond that has been advance-refunded to a call date, the effective maturity is the date on which the bond is scheduled to be redeemed using the proceeds of an escrow account. In most other cases the effective maturity is the stated maturity date of the security.

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.

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.

Pre-Refunding: Pre-refunding, also known as advance refunding or refinancing, occurs 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.

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 Fund Advisors, Inc.

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

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) the Fund’s quarterly portfolio of investments, (ii) information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, and (iii) a description of the policies and procedures that the Fund 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. FINRA 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 through continued adherence to proven, long-term investing principles. Today, we offer a range of high quality equity and fixed-income solutions designed to be integral components of a well-diversified core portfolio.

Focused on meeting investor needs.

Nuveen Investments is a global investment management firm that seeks to help secure the long-term goals of institutions and high net worth investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them. We market our growing range of specialized investment solutions under the high-quality brands of HydePark, NWQ, Nuveen Asset Management, Santa Barbara, Symphony, Tradewinds and Winslow Capital. In total, Nuveen Investments managed approximately $197 billion of assets as of December 31, 2010.

Find out how we can help you.

To learn more about how the products and services of Nuveen Investments may be able to help you meet your financial goals, talk to your financial advisor, or call us at (800) 257-8787. Please read the information provided carefully before you invest. Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment carefully. Where applicable, be sure to obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other relevant information. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your securities representative or Nuveen Investments, 333 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

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MSA-MAPS-0111P


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Mutual Fund

 

Nuveen Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust

For investors seeking attractive monthly income potential.

Semi-Annual Report

January 31, 2011

 

Fund Name      Ticker Symbol

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio

     NEMPX


INVESTMENT ADVISER NAME CHANGE

Effective January 1, 2011, Nuveen Asset Management, the Fund’s investment adviser, changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“Nuveen Fund Advisors”). Concurrently, Nuveen Fund Advisors formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, to house its portfolio management capabilities.

NUVEEN INVESTMENTS COMPLETES STRATEGIC COMBINATION WITH FAF ADVISORS

On December 31, 2010, Nuveen Investments completed the strategic combination between Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, the largest investment affiliate of Nuveen Investments, and FAF Advisors. As part of this transaction, U.S. Bancorp – the parent of FAF Advisors – received cash consideration and a 9.5% stake in Nuveen Investments in exchange for the long term investment business of FAF Advisors, including investment-management responsibilities for the non-money market mutual funds of the First American Funds family.

The approximately $27 billion of mutual fund and institutional assets managed by FAF Advisors, along with the investment professionals managing these assets and other key personnel, have become part of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. With these additions to Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, this affiliate now manages more than $100 billion of assets across a broad range of strategies from municipal and taxable fixed income to traditional and specialized equity investments.

This combination does not affect the investment objectives or strategies of this Fund. Over time, Nuveen Investments expects that the combination will provide even more ways to meet the needs of investors who work with financial advisors and consultants by enhancing the multi-boutique model of Nuveen Investments, which also includes highly respected investment teams at HydePark, NWQ Investment Management, Santa Barbara Asset Management, Symphony Asset Management, Tradewinds Global Investors and Winslow Capital. Nuveen Investments managed approximately $197 billion of assets as of December 31, 2010.

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Table of Contents

 

Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders

     4   

Portfolio Manager’s Comments

     5   

Fund Spotlight

     8   

Expense Example

     10   

Portfolio of Investments

     11   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     19   

Statement of Operations

     20   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     21   

Financial Highlights

     22   

Notes to Financial Statements

     24   

Board Approval of Sub-Advisory Arrangement

     33   

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     34   

Fund Information

     35   


Chairman’s

Letter to Shareholders

 

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Dear Shareholders,

In 2010, the global economy recorded another year of recovery from the financial and economic crises of 2008, but many of the factors that caused the downturn still weigh on the prospects for continued improvement. In the U.S., ongoing weakness in housing values has put pressure on homeowners and mortgage lenders. Similarly, the strong earnings recovery for corporations and banks is only slowly being translated into increased hiring or more active lending. Globally, deleveraging by private and public borrowers has inhibited economic growth and that process is far from complete.

Encouragingly, constructive actions are being taken by governments around the world to deal with economic issues. In the U.S., the recent passage of a stimulatory tax bill relieved some of the pressure on the Federal Reserve to promote economic expansion through quantitative easing and offers the promise of sustained economic growth. A number of European governments are undertaking programs that could significantly reduce their budget deficits. Governments across the emerging markets are implementing various steps to deal with global capital flows without undermining international trade and investment.

The success of these government actions could determine whether 2011 brings further economic recovery and financial market progress. One risk associated with the extraordinary efforts to strengthen U.S. economic growth is that the debt of the U.S. government will continue to grow to unprecedented levels. Another risk is that over time there could be inflationary pressures on asset values in the U.S. and abroad, because what happens in the U.S. impacts the rest of the world economy. Also, these various actions are being taken in a setting of heightened global economic uncertainty, primarily about supplies of energy and other critical commodities. In this challenging environment, your Nuveen investment team continues to seek sustainable investment opportunities and to remain alert to potential risks in a recovery still facing many headwinds. On your behalf, we monitor their activities to assure they maintain their investment disciplines.

As you will note elsewhere in this report, on December 31, 2010, Nuveen Investments completed a strategic combination with FAF Advisors, Inc., the manager of the First American Funds. The combination adds highly respected and distinct investment teams to meet the needs of investors and their advisors and is designed to benefit all fund shareholders by creating a fund organization with the potential for further economies of scale and the ability to draw from even greater talent and expertise to meet those investor needs.

As always, I encourage you to contact your financial consultant if you have any questions about your investment in a Nuveen Fund. On behalf of the other members of your Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.

Sincerely,

LOGO

Robert P. Bremner

Chairman of the Board

March 24, 2011

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments

 

Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward-looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio manager as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Portfolio disclaims any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

Any reference to credit ratings for portfolio holdings denotes the highest rating assigned by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below investment grade. Holdings and ratings may change over time.

 

The Portfolio was developed exclusively for use within Nuveen-sponsored separately managed accounts. The Portfolio enables certain Nuveen separately managed account investors to achieve greater diversification and return potential than otherwise might be achievable.

The Portfolio is managed by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of Nuveen Investments, Inc. Timothy Palmer, CFA serves as manager for the Portfolio. Here Tim, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, discusses the investment strategies and the performance of the Portfolio for the six-month period ended January 31, 2011.

How did the Portfolio perform during the six-month period ended January 31, 2011?

The table on page six provides performance information for the Portfolio for the six-month, one-year and since inception periods ended January 31, 2011. The table also compares the Portfolio’s performance to an index.

What are the Portfolio’s investment strategies and how were they applied during the six-month period ended January 31, 2011? How did these strategies influence performance?

Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed-income securities, including U.S. Treasury and agency bonds, asset backed securities, U.S. agency mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities, U.S. investment grade corporate debt securities, U.S. high yield corporate debt securities, U.S. dollar-denominated non-U.S. government bonds, non-U.S. dollar non-U.S. government bonds, emerging market debt, futures, options, interest rate derivatives, currency forwards total return swaps, credit default swaps, and other short-term securities or instruments.

The Portfolio outperformed its comparative index for the six-month period ended January 31, 2011.

During the reporting period, the Portfolio was positioned with a longer duration and an overweight to U.S. interest rates. Volatility remained pervasive based on fears of a slowing domestic and global economy. In particular, the third quarter of 2010 saw a rally in bonds, both in the U.S. and internationally. In developed markets, investors sought out the safety of fixed income, although emerging markets bonds ultimately were pressured by the market concerns regarding global growth and inflation expectations. Nonetheless, investor flows continued to be supportive of sovereign fixed income markets. Central bank activity was divided with several banks beginning or continuing their normalization cycle and other central banks continuing to cut rates and look to additional easing measures.

 

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* Since inception returns are from 12/27/07.

 

1 The Barclays Capital Credit/Mortgage Index is a market-weighted blend of the Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Index and the Barclays Capital MBS Index. The returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect any applicable sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Cognizant of the fragility of the financial system, in the fall of 2010 the Federal Reserve announced a second round of quantitative easing designed to help stimulate increased economic growth. Coupled with quantitative easing came signs of stronger global growth and higher inflation expectations. This led to a large sell-off in fixed-rate securities globally. The Portfolio’s longer duration detracted from performance compared with its benchmark for the reporting period.

Additional stimulus from the Fed and an improvement in economic conditions globally during the period helped drive strong performance for the non-government sectors of the U.S. bond market, especially corporate issues. The Portfolio’s positioning in corporate bonds and mortgages added to performance. In particular, our high yield exposure benefited performance, both due to the yield advantage of these positions as well as price gains from a narrowing of the risk premium for the sector. Also, from a currency standpoint, our long positions in Brazil, Mexico and South Africa contributed positively to performance. This performance was somewhat offset by our short positions in lower yielding developed countries including Japanese yen, the euro and the Swiss franc. From an interest rate standpoint, the Portfolio’s short exposure to interest rates in Czech Republic and Sweden aided performance throughout the period, helping to offset some of the negative impact from the general rise in global rates during the period.

During the six-month reporting period, the Portfolio was invested in various derivative instruments. The Portfolio was invested in credit default swap index positions that earn spread income in exchange for taking the credit default risk of broad investment grade and high yield credit default swap indices.

The Portfolio was invested in forward foreign exchange contracts in a variety of currencies, with settlements ranging from 1 to 3 months. Some of these contracts are positioned to benefit if the foreign currencies in the contracts strengthen with respect to the US dollar, while others are positioned to benefit if the foreign currencies weaken with respect to the U.S. dollar, based on analysis indicating whether currencies were relatively high or low compared to future expectations.

The Portfolio was invested in interest rate swap contracts in a variety of currencies, with maturities ranging from 3 to 10 years, some positioned to benefit if rates rise, others positioned to benefit if rates fall in the underlying country, based on analysis indicating whether rates were relatively high or low compared to future expectations.

The Portfolio was invested in 2 month U.S. Treasury note and bond futures contracts designed to benefit if interest rates at the 10 year point of the yield curve rose more than rates at the two and thirty year points.

Class A Shares – Average Annual Total Returns as of 1/31/11

 

    Cumulative     Average Annual  
     6-Month     1-Year     Since
Inception*
 

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio

    2.88%        12.31%        14.10%   

Barclays Capital Credit/Mortgage Index1

    0.41%        5.20%        6.82%   

Six-month returns are cumulative; all other returns are annualized.

 

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Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Shares are available without a sales charge. The Adviser does not charge any investment advisory or administrative fees directly to the Portfolio, and has also agreed irrevocably to waive all fees and pay or reimburse all expenses of the Portfolio; see Footnote 7 – Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates for more information. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. For the most recent month-end performance visit www.nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.

Please see the Fund’s Spotlight Page for more complete performance data and expense ratios.

 

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Fund Spotlight as of 1/31/11 Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio

 

Quick Facts      
         

Net Asset Value (NAV)

    $10.70   

Latest Dividend1

    $0.0680   

Latest Capital Gain Distribution2

    $0.5997   

Latest Ordinary Income Distribution3

    $0.3696   

Inception Date

    12/27/07   

Returns quoted represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. 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.

Fund returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares have no sales charge. The Fund is a specialized portfolio developed exclusively for use within Nuveen - sponsored separately managed accounts. Returns reflect an expense limitation from the Fund’s investment adviser.

Average Annual Total Return as of 1/31/11  
      NAV  

1-Year

     12.31%   

Since Inception

     14.10%   
Average Annual Total Return as of 12/31/10  
      NAV  

1-Year

     14.56%   

Since Inception

     14.60%   
Yields  
      NAV  

Dividend Yield6

     7.63%   

SEC 30-Day Yield6

     6.12%   

 

Expense Ratios              
      Gross
Expense
Ratio
     Net
Expense
Ratio
 
       2.60%         0.00%   

The expense ratios shown factor in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses. The Adviser has agreed irrevocably during the existence of the Fund to waive all fees and pay or reimburse all expenses of the Fund, except for interest expense, taxes, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of investment portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses. The expense ratios are those shown in the most recent Fund prospectus.

Portfolio Credit Quality4

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Ratings shown are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. AAA includes bonds with an implied AAA rating since they are backed by U.S. Government or agency securities. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below-investment grade.

Portfolio Allocation5

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Net Assets ($000)

     $5,610   
 

 

  Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Spotlight page.

 

1 Paid February 1, 2011. This is the latest monthly dividend declared during the period covered by this report.

 

2 Paid December 15, 2010. Capital gains are subject to federal taxation.

 

3 Ordinary income distribution consists of short-term capital gains paid on December 15, 2010. Ordinary income is subject to federal taxation.

 

4 As a percentage of total investments (excluding repurchase agreements and investments in derivatives) as of January 31, 2011. Holdings are subject to change.

 

5 As a percentage of total investments (excluding investments in derivatives) as of January 31, 2011. Holdings are subject to change.

 

6 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 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.

 

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Fund Spotlight (continued) as of 1/31/11 Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio

 

Corporate Debt: Industries1       

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     12.3%   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     11.7%   

Media

     10.2%   

Diversified Financial Services

     6.6%   

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     5.2%   

Commercial Banks

     4.5%   

Capital Markets

     4.3%   

Insurance

     3.7%   

Metals & Mining

     3.6%   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.3%   

Multiline Retail

     3.2%   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.8%   

Chemicals

     2.5%   

Real Estate Investment Trust

     2.4%   

Household Durables

     2.3%   

Consumer Finance

     2.2%   

Food & Staples Retailing

     2.2%   

Other

     17.0%   
1 As a percentage of total corporate debt holdings as of January 31, 2011. Corporate debt holdings include corporate bonds (high-yield investment grade rated), convertible bonds and any other debt instruments issued by a corporation (or that references a corporation) held by the Fund at the end of the reporting period. The percentage of ”Other” corporate debt represents the total of all corporate debt industries that recalculated to less than 2.2% of total corporate debt holdings. Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

Risk Considerations

An investment in the Fund is subject to market risk or the risk that the value of bonds in the portfolio will decline; credit risk, or the risk that an issuer of a bond will be unable to make interest and principal payments when due; and interest rate risk, the risk that interest rates will rise, causing bond prices to fall. The value of the Fund’s mortgage-related securities can fall if the owners of the underlying mortgages pay off their mortgages sooner than expected, which could happen when interest rates fall; and later than expected, which could happen when interest rates rise. The Fund’s potential investments in non-U.S. securities present additional risks such as adverse political, currency, social or regulatory developments in a country. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The risk of volatility is heightened for the portfolio due to the use of alternative investments or complex investment strategies.

 

 

 

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Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including up-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.

 

     Actual Performance            Hypothetical Performance
(5% return before expenses)
 
Beginning Account Value (8/01/10)   $ 1,000.00              $ 1,000.00   
Ending Account Value (1/31/11)   $ 1,028.80              $ 1,025.21   
Expenses Incurred During Period   $ 0.00              $ 0.00   

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.00% for the six-month period.

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

CORPORATE BONDS – 51.9%

                
 

Aerospace & Defense – 0.8%

                
$                     5     

BE Aerospace Inc.

    8.500%           7/01/18           BB         $ 5,463   
  25     

Global Aviation Holdings, 144A

    14.000%           8/15/13           BB–           27,375   
  10     

Raytheon Company

    4.400%           2/15/20           A–           10,236   
  40     

Total Aerospace & Defense

                                     43,074   
 

Auto Components – 0.5%

                
  25     

American & Axle Manufacturing Inc.

    7.875%           3/01/17           B–           26,188   
 

Beverages – 0.7%

                
  20     

Anheuser Busch InBev, 144A

    5.375%           11/15/14           BBB+           22,205   
  5     

Miller Brewing Company, 144A

    5.500%           8/15/13           BBB+           5,427   
  10     

PepsiCo Inc.

    3.750%           3/01/14           Aa3           10,687   
  35     

Total Beverages

                                     38,319   
 

Building Products – 0.4%

                
  25     

Ryland Group Inc.

    6.625%           5/01/20           BB–           24,625   
 

Capital Markets – 2.2%

                
  20     

Bank of New York Mellon

    4.300%           5/15/14           Aa2           21,602   
  95     

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    5.500%           11/15/14           A1           104,202   
  115     

Total Capital Markets

                                     125,804   
 

Chemicals – 1.3%

                
  20     

CF Industries Inc.

    6.875%           5/01/18           BB+           22,000   
  20     

Dow Chemical Company

    4.250%           11/15/20           BBB–           19,223   
  10     

E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company

    3.250%           1/15/15           A           10,455   
  15     

Methanex Corporation

    8.750%           8/15/12           BBB–           16,031   
  5     

Praxair, Inc.

    4.500%           8/15/19           A           5,245   
  70     

Total Chemicals

                                     72,954   
 

Commercial Banks – 2.4%

                
  20     

BB&T Corporation

    5.700%           4/30/14           A           22,248   
  10     

Fifth Third Bancorp.

    6.250%           5/01/13           Baa1           10,875   
  10     

KeyCorp.

    6.500%           5/14/13           BBB+           10,961   
  45     

Morgan Stanley

    5.625%           9/23/19           A           45,514   
  15     

US Bancorp

    4.200%           5/15/14           Aa3           16,156   
  25     

Wells Fargo & Company

    5.250%           10/23/12           AA–           26,755   
  125     

Total Commercial Banks

                                     132,509   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.4%

                
  20     

Avis Budget Car Rental, 144A, (3)

    8.250%           1/15/19           B           20,900   
 

Consumer Finance – 1.1%

                
  35     

American Express Credit Corporation

    7.300%           8/20/13           A2           39,568   
  20     

Capital One Bank

    8.800%           7/15/19           Baa1           24,864   
  55     

Total Consumer Finance

                                     64,432   

 

Nuveen Investments     11   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

Containers & Packaging – 0.1%

                
$                     5     

Intertape Polymer US Inc.

    8.500%           8/01/14           Caa1         $ 4,225   
 

Diversified Financial Services – 3.4%

                
  50     

Citigroup Inc.

    6.125%           11/21/17           A           54,932   
  25     

General Electric Capital Corporation

    6.875%           1/10/39           AA+           28,111   
  75     

JPMorgan Chase & Company

    6.000%           1/15/18           Aa3           83,424   
  25     

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation

    7.250%           3/01/12           A           26,742   
  175     

Total Diversified Financial Services

                                     193,209   
 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 6.3%

                
  35     

AT&T, Inc.

    6.800%           5/15/36           A2           38,037   
  25     

Cequel Communication Holdings I, 144A

    8.625%           11/15/17           B–           26,281   
  25     

Cincinnati Bell Inc.

    8.750%           3/15/18           B–           24,063   
  25     

Citizens Communications Company

    9.000%           8/15/31           BB           26,625   
  10     

Cox Communications, Inc

    5.500%           10/01/15           Baa2           11,073   
  15     

France Telecom

    5.375%           7/08/19           A–           16,571   
  25     

Insight Communications, 144A

    9.375%           7/15/18           B–           27,438   
  25     

Paetec Holding Corporation

    8.875%           6/30/17           Ba3           27,000   
  30     

Qwest Communications International Inc., 144A

    7.125%           4/01/18           Ba2           32,550   
  50     

Telecom Italia Capital

    5.250%           10/01/15           BBB           51,178   
  25     

Telefonica Emisiones SAU

    4.949%           1/15/15           A–           26,231   
  45     

Verizon Communications

    6.250%           4/01/37           A–           47,205   
  335     

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

                                     354,252   
 

Electric Utilities – 0.7%

                
  25     

Edison Mission Energy

    7.625%           5/15/27           B–           18,500   
  15     

FirstEnergy Solutions Corporation

    6.050%           8/15/21           Baa2           15,489   
  5     

West Corporation, 144A

    8.625%           10/01/18           B           5,388   
  45     

Total Electric Utilities

                                     39,377   
 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.3%

                
  15     

ViaSystems Inc., 144A

    12.000%           1/15/15           B+           17,119   
 

Energy Equipment & Services – 1.7%

                
  9     

Energy Transfer Equity LP

    7.500%           10/15/20           Ba2           9,619   
  25     

Linn Energy LLC Finance Corporation, 144A

    7.750%           2/01/21           B           26,250   
  5     

Nabors Industries Inc., 144A

    9.250%           1/15/19           BBB           6,198   
  10     

PHI Inc.

    8.625%           10/15/18           B+           10,400   
  25     

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.

    5.750%           1/15/20           BBB–           26,758   
  15     

Weatherford International Limited

    7.000%           3/15/38           BBB           16,201   
  89     

Total Energy Equipment & Services

                                     95,426   
 

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.1%

                
  10     

Safeway Inc.

    6.250%           3/15/14           BBB           11,075   
  50     

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    3.200%           5/15/14           AA           52,430   
  60     

Total Food & Staples Retailing

                                     63,505   

 

  12       Nuveen Investments


Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

Food Products – 0.1%

                
$                     5     

Kraft Foods Inc.

    6.125%           2/01/18           Baa2         $ 5,683   
 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.5%

                
  20     

Boyd Gaming Corporation, 144A

    9.125%           12/01/18           B           20,950   
  20     

Brunswick Corporation

    7.375%           9/01/23           Caa1           18,200   
  25     

Marina District Finance Company Limited, 144A

    9.875%           8/15/18           BB           25,563   
  15     

McDonald’s Corporation

    5.800%           10/15/17           A           17,360   
  80     

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

                                     82,073   
 

Household Durables – 1.2%

                
  15     

MDC Holdings Inc.

    5.625%           2/01/20           BBB–           14,969   
  25     

Meritage Homes Corporation

    7.150%           4/15/20           B+           25,125   
  25     

Norcraft Companies Finance

    10.500%           12/15/15           B2           26,813   
  65     

Total Household Durables

                                     66,907   
 

Household Products – 0.2%

                
  10     

Clorox Company

    3.550%           11/01/15           BBB+           10,306   
 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.2%

                
  10     

Tyco International Group

    6.000%           11/15/13           A–           11,186   
 

Insurance – 1.9%

                
  25     

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

    5.400%           5/15/18           AA+           27,632   
  20     

Genworth Financial Inc.

    6.515%           5/22/18           BBB           20,378   
  40     

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.

    6.000%           1/15/19           BBB           41,735   
  15     

MetLife Inc.

    7.717%           2/15/19           A–           18,398   
  100     

Total Insurance

                                     108,143   
 

IT Services – 0.5%

                
  11     

First Data Corporation

    12.625%           1/15/21           B–           11,193   
  11     

First Data Corporation

    8.250%           1/15/21           B–           10,643   
  6     

Fiserv Inc.

    6.125%           11/20/12           Baa2           6,482   
  28     

Total IT Services

                                     28,318   
 

Machinery – 0.4%

                
  25     

Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

    8.375%           5/15/15           CCC           25,688   
 

Media – 5.3%

                
  15     

Allbritton Communications Company

    8.000%           5/15/18           B           15,656   
  50     

Comcast Corporation

    5.850%           11/15/15           BBB+           56,232   
  35     

DIRECTV Holdings LLC

    5.200%           3/15/20           Baa2           36,244   
  23     

Nielsen Finance LLC Co.

    11.625%           2/01/14           B           26,939   
  10     

Nielsen Finance LLC Co.

    7.750%           10/15/18           B           10,775   
  25     

Sinclair Television Group, 144A

    9.250%           11/01/17           Ba3           27,688   
  40     

Time Warner Cable Inc.

    6.200%           7/01/13           BBB           44,390   
  30     

Time Warner Inc.

    4.875%           3/15/20           BBB           31,071   
  25     

TL Acquisitions Inc., 144A

    13.250%           7/15/15           CCC+           26,625   
  20     

WMG Acquisition Group

    9.500%           6/15/16           Ba2           21,475   
  273     

Total Media

                                     297,095   

 

Nuveen Investments     13   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

Metals & Mining – 1.9%

                
$                     5     

Algoma Acquisition Corporation, 144A

    9.875%           6/15/15           CCC+         $ 4,538   
  25     

ArcelorMittal

    7.000%           10/15/39           BBB–           25,752   
  20     

BHP Billiton Finance Limited

    5.500%           4/01/14           A+           22,267   
  25     

Essar Steel Algoma Inc., 144A

    9.375%           3/15/15           B+           25,125   
  15     

Southern Copper Corporation

    7.500%           7/27/35           Baa2           16,462   
  10     

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 144A

    7.625%           3/15/20           BB+           10,750   
  100     

Total Metals & Mining

                                     104,894   
 

Multiline Retail – 1.6%

                
  10     

Costco Wholesale Corporation

    5.300%           3/15/12           A+           10,484   
  20     

CVS Caremark Corporation

    3.250%           5/18/15           BBB+           20,422   
  20     

Home Depot, Inc.

    5.400%           3/01/16           BBB+           22,459   
  35     

Target Corporation

    5.375%           5/01/17           A+           39,553   
  85     

Total Multiline Retail

                                     92,918   
 

Multi-Utilities – 0.5%

                
  25     

Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.

    10.250%           3/15/14           CCC+           25,875   
 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.1%

                
  10     

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

    7.625%           3/15/14           BBB–           11,500   
  20     

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

    6.200%           3/15/40           BBB–           19,106   
  25     

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC, 144A

    13.750%           12/01/15           B–           25,625   
  25     

BP Capital Markets PLC

    3.625%           5/08/14           A           26,218   
  10     

Breitburn Energy Partners LP, 144A

    8.625%           10/15/20           B           10,400   
  10     

Chevron Corporation

    3.950%           3/03/14           Aa1           10,764   
  20     

Enbridge Energy Partners LP

    5.200%           3/15/20           BBB           20,937   
  30     

Enterprise Products Operating Group LLP

    4.600%           8/01/12           BBB–           31,444   
  10     

EOG Resources Inc.

    5.625%           6/01/19           A–           11,062   
  10     

McMoran Exploration Corporation

    11.875%           11/15/14           B           11,025   
  25     

NFR Energy LLC / Finance Corporation, 144A

    9.750%           2/15/17           B–           25,125   
  20     

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

    4.125%           6/01/16           A           21,641   
  20     

Offshore Group Investment Limited, 144A

    11.500%           8/01/15           B–           22,350   
  20     

RAAM Global Energy Company

    12.500%           10/01/15           B           20,700   
  25     

Sabine Pass LNG LP

    7.500%           11/30/16           B+           24,625   
  15     

Sandridge Energy Inc.

    8.625%           4/01/15           B           15,525   
  25     

SunCor Energy Inc.

    6.100%           6/01/18           BBB+           28,483   
  5     

W&T Offshore, Inc., 144A

    8.250%           6/15/14           B+           5,050   
  325     

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

                                     341,580   
 

Paper & Forest Products – 0.4%

                
  20     

McClatchy Company

    11.500%           2/15/17           B+           22,650   
 

Real Estate Investment Trust – 1.2%

                
  20     

Host Hotel & Resorts Inc., 144A

    6.000%           11/01/20           BB+           19,900   
  20     

Potlatch Corporation, 144A

    7.500%           11/01/19           Ba1           21,250   
  25     

Prologis Trust

    6.875%           3/15/20           Baa2           27,987   
  65     

Total Real Estate Investment Trust

                                     69,137   

 

  14       Nuveen Investments


Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

Road & Rail – 0.5%

                
$                   25     

DynCorp International Inc., 144A

    10.375%           7/01/17           B1         $ 25,938   
 

Specialty Retail – 0.8%

                
  5     

Armored AutoGroup Inc., 144A

    9.250%           11/01/18           CCC+           5,156   
  25     

Claires Stores, Inc.

    10.500%           6/01/17           CCC           24,625   
  5     

Ferrellgas LP, 144A

    6.500%           5/01/21           Ba3           4,875   
  10     

TJX Companies, Inc.

    4.200%           8/15/15           A           10,764   
  45     

Total Specialty Retail

                                     45,420   
 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.4%

                
  10     

Brickman Group Holdings, 144A

    9.125%           11/01/18           B3           10,563   
  10     

Hanesbrands Inc., 144A

    6.375%           12/15/20           BB–           9,688   
  20     

Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

                                     20,251   
 

Tobacco – 1.1%

                
  30     

Altria Group Inc.

    8.500%           11/10/13           Baa1           35,464   
  20     

Altria Group Inc.

    9.950%           11/10/38           Baa1           26,882   
  50     

Total Tobacco

                                     62,346   
 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 2.7%

                
  40     

Cricket Communications Inc.

    7.750%           10/15/20           B–           38,699   
  27     

IntelSat Bermuda Limited

    11.500%           2/04/17           CCC+           30,412   
  15     

MetroPCS Wireless Inc.

    6.625%           11/15/20           B           14,512   
  5     

Nokia Corporation

    5.375%           5/15/19           A           5,307   
  25     

Sprint Capital Corporation

    6.900%           5/01/19           BB–           25,187   
  10     

Windstream Corporation

    7.750%           10/15/20           Ba3           10,374   
  25     

XM Satellite Radio Inc., 144A

    7.625%           11/01/18           BB–           26,062   
  147     

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

                                     150,553   
$ 2,737     

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $2,706,548)

                                     2,912,879   
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS – 0.1%

                
 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.1%

                
$ 5     

Qwest Communications International Inc.

    7.500%           2/15/14           Ba2         $ 5,100   
 

Total Convertible Bonds (cost $4,753)

                                     5,100   
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

ASSET-BACKED AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 69.7%

                
 

Autos – Asset-Backed Securities – 5.3%

                
$ 67     

Capital Auto Receivable Asset Trust, 2008-2, A3A

    4.680%           10/15/12           AAA         $ 67,724   
  128     

Daimler Chrysler Auto Trust 2008B

    4.710%           9/10/12           AAA           129,048   
  32     

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust 2008-B A3

    4.460%           4/16/12           AAA           31,835   
  68     

Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust, 2008-2, Class A3A

    5.470%           3/20/13           AAA           69,617   
  295     

Total Autos - Asset-Backed Securities

                                     298,224   

 

Nuveen Investments     15   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

Residential – Mortgage-Backed Securities – 64.4%

                
$                 569     

Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 929182

    5.000%           3/01/38           AAA         $ 596,751   
  86     

Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 946228

    6.190%           9/01/37           AAA           92,919   
  672     

Federal National Mortgage Association Pool 984834

    5.000%           7/01/38           AAA           705,402   
  2,050     

Federal National Mortgage Association Pool (MDR) (WI/DD)

    5.500%           TBA           AAA           2,214,000   
  3,377     

Total Residential - Mortgage-Backed Securities

                                     3,609,072   
$ 3,672     

Total Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $3,819,578)

                                     3,907,296   
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS – 6.0%

                
$ 100     

United States of America Treasury Notes

    3.125%           9/30/13           AAA         $ 106,133   
  125     

United States of America Treasury Notes, (4)

    3.880%           2/15/13           AAA           133,447   
  125     

United States of America Treasury Securities, STRIPS (P/O)

    0.000%           5/15/30           AAA           50,934   
  20     

United States of America Treasury Securities, STRIPS (P/O)

    0.000%           2/15/37           Aaa           5,747   
  165     

United States of America Treasury Securities, STRIPS (P/O)

    0.000%           5/15/39           AAA           41,824   
$ 535     

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (cost $338,715)

                                     338,085   
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon        Maturity        Ratings (2)        Value  
 

SOVEREIGN DEBT – 2.7%

                
 

Peru – 2.7%

                
  400 PEN     

Republic of Peru

    6.950%           8/12/31           Baa3         $ 150,728   
 

Total Sovereign Debt (cost $142,747)

                                     150,728   
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)             Coupon        Maturity        Value  
 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 6.6%

                
$ 370     

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank, dated 1/31/11, repurchase price $370,491, collateralized by $365,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.500%, due 4/30/15, value $381,535

               0.020%           2/01/11         $ 370,491   
 

Total Short-Term Investments (cost $370,491)

  

                             370,491   
 

Total Investments (cost $7,382,832) – 137.0%

  

                             7,684,579   
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities – (37.0)% (5)

  

                             (2,074,732)   
 

Net Assets – 100%

  

                           $ 5,609,847   

 

  16       Nuveen Investments


Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding at January 31, 2011:

 

Counterparty    Currency
Contracts to
Deliver
     Amount
(Local Currency)
     In Exchange For
Currency
     Amount
(Local Currency)
     Settlement
Date
    

Unrealized

Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(U.S. Dollars)

 

HSBC

     Australian Dollar         200,000         U.S. Dollar         197,180         2/07/11       $ (2,007

BNP Paribas

     Brazillian Real         342,600         U.S. Dollar         204,733         2/02/11         (792

BNP Paribas

     Brazillian Real         342,600         U.S. Dollar         204,904         2/02/11         (621

HSBC

     Euro         200,000         U.S. Dollar         267,200         2/18/11         (6,573

Bank of America

     Japanese Yen         14,000,000         U.S. Dollar         168,970         3/31/11         (1,667

JPMorgan Chase

     Peruvian Nuevo Sol         410,000         U.S. Dollar         145,726         4/29/11         (1,980

BNP Paribas

     South African Rand         1,390,036         U.S. Dollar         204,486         2/07/11         11,300   

Bank of America

     Swiss Franc         170,000         U.S. Dollar         176,491         3/10/11         (3,655

HSBC

     U.S. Dollar         196,290         Australian Dollar         200,000         2/07/11         2,897   

BNP Paribas

     U.S. Dollar         198,932         Brazillian Real         342,600         2/02/11         6,594   

BNP Paribas

     U.S. Dollar         203,668         Brazillian Real         342,600         3/02/11         467   

BNP Paribas

     U.S. Dollar         204,733         Brazillian Real         342,600         2/02/11         792   

Citibank N.A.

     U.S. Dollar         3,004         Czech Koruna         53,019         4/29/11         (6

Royal Bank of Scotland

     U.S. Dollar         219         Euro         160         2/01/11           

Morgan Stanley

     U.S. Dollar         109,673         Indian Rupee         5,000,000         2/10/11         (954

HSBC

     U.S. Dollar         200,000         Mexican Peso         2,480,220         2/08/11         4,348   

Morgan Stanley

     U.S. Dollar         170,486         Polish Zloty         500,000         3/18/11         3,024   

BNP Paribas

     U.S. Dollar         200,000         South African Rand         1,390,036         2/07/11         (6,814

JPMorgan Chase

     U.S. Dollar         1,352         Swedish Krona         8,740         4/29/11         (2

Citibank N.A.

     U.S. Dollar         12         Turkish Lira         20         2/01/11           

Morgan Stanley

     U.S. Dollar         160,867         Turkish Lira         250,000         3/07/11         (5,799
                                                  $ (1,448

Interest Rate Swaps outstanding at January 31, 2011:

 

Counterparty   Notional
Amount
           Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
    Floating Rate
Index
    Fixed
Rate*
    Fixed Rate
Payment
Frequency
    Termination
Date
    Value
(U.S. Dollars)
   

Unrealized

Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(U.S. Dollars)

 

Citibank

    750,000        PLN        Pay        6-Month WIBOR        5.340     Annually        7/06/20      $ (897   $ (897

Citibank

    2,200,000        ZAR        Pay        3-Month JIBAR        7.655        Quarterly        1/07/21        (18,352     (18,352

Deutsche Bank AG

    1,500,000        ILS        Pay        3-Month TELBOR        4.850        Annually        5/20/20        439        439   

JPMorgan

    137,000,000        CLP        Pay        6-Month CLICP        4.580        Semi-Annually        8/10/14        (9,020     (6,868

JPMorgan

    949,000,000        KRW        Receive        3-Month KRW-CD-KSDA        4.250        Quarterly        3/11/15        (5,426     (5,426

Morgan Stanley

    6,000,000        SEK        Receive        3-Month STIBOR        2.535        Annually        5/06/15        17,130        17,130   

Morgan Stanley

    2,350,000        SEK        Receive        3-Month STIBOR        2.560        Annually        11/12/15        13,028        13,028   

Morgan Stanley

    500,000        CHF        Receive        6-Month LIBOR-BBA        2.358        Annually        4/12/20        (18,819     (18,819

RBC

    250,000        NZD        Pay        3-Month NZD-BBR        6.045        Semi-Annually        6/22/19        12,038        12,192   

UBS AG

    7,000,000        CZK        Receive        6-MONTH PRIBOR        3.000        Annually        6/21/20        2,372        2,372   
                                                                    $ (5,201
* Annualized.

Credit Default Swaps outstanding at January 31, 2011:

 

Counterparty    Referenced Entity      Buy/Sell
Protection
    Current
Credit
Spread (6)
    Notional
Amount
(U.S. Dollars)
     Fixed
Rate
    Termination
Date
     Value
(U.S. Dollars)
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(U.S. Dollars)
 

JPMorgan

     DJ High Yield CDX         Sell  (7)      2.87   $ 282,000         5.000     6/20/14       $ 20,567       $ 88,952   

JPMorgan

     DJ Investment Grade CDX         Sell  (7)      .67        3,000,000         1.000        12/20/14         40,569         9,494   

JPMorgan

     DJ Investment Grade CDX         Sell  (7)      .85        250,000         1.000        12/20/15         2,042         641   
                                                                 $ 99,087   

 

Nuveen Investments     17   


Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio (continued)

January 31, 2011

 

Futures Contracts outstanding at January 31, 2011:

 

Type    Contract
Position
     Number of
Contracts
    Contract
Expiration
     Value
(U.S. Dollars)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(U.S. Dollars)
 

U.S. 2-Year Treasury Note

     Long         2        3/11       $ 438,375      $ 251   

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note

     Short         (7     3/11         (845,578     (3,074

U.S. 30-Year Treasury Bond

     Long         8        3/11         965,000        (32,064
                                       $ (34,887

 

 

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

 

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

 

  (3)   Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.

 

  (4)   Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives.

 

  (5)   Other Assets Less Liabilities includes Value and/or Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative instruments as noted in Investments in Derivatives.

 

  (6)   The credit spread generally serves as an indication of the current status of the payment/performance risk and therefore the likelihood of default of the credit derivative. The credit spread also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into a credit default swap contract. Higher credit spreads are indicative of a higher likelihood of performance by the seller of protection.

 

  (7)   The Fund entered into the credit default swaps to gain investment exposure to the referenced entity. Selling protection has a similar credit risk position to owning the referenced entity. Buying protection has a similar credit risk position to selling the referenced entity short.

 

  TBA   To be announced. Maturity date not known prior to settlement of this transaction.
  WI/DD   Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
  144A   Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers.

 

MDR   

  Denotes investment is subject to dollar roll transactions.

 

P/O   

  Principal only security.

 

CHF   

  Swiss Franc

 

CLP   

  Chilean Peso

 

CZK   

  Czech Koruna

 

ILS   

  Israeli Shekel

 

KRW   

  South Korean Won

 

NZD   

  New Zealand Dollar

 

PEN   

  Peruvian Nuevo Sol

 

PLN   

  Polish Zloty

 

SEK   

  Swedish Krona

 

ZAR   

  South African Rand

 

CLICP   

  Sinacofi Chile Inter-Bank Rate Average

 

JIBAR   

  Johannesburg Inter-Bank Agreed Rate

 

KRW-CD-KSDA   

  Korean Won-Certificates of Deposit-Korean Securities Dealers Association

 

LIBOR-BBA   

  London Inter-Bank Offered Rate-British Bankers’ Association

 

NZD-BBR   

  New Zealand Dollar-Bank Bill Rate

 

PRIBOR   

  Prague Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

STIBOR   

  Stockholm Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

TELBOR   

  Tel-Aviv Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

WIBOR   

  Warsaw Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

  18       Nuveen Investments


Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

January 31, 2011

 

Assets

        

Investments, at value (cost $7,382,832)

   $ 7,684,579   

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost $6,772)

     6,966   

Unrealized appreciation on:

  

Credit default swaps

     99,087   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     29,422   

Interest rate swaps

     26,342   

Credit default swaps premiums paid

     32,475   

Receivables:

  

Due from broker (net of amounts deemed uncollectable of $11,520)

     1,093   

From Adviser

     16,380   

Interest

     65,156   

Investments sold

     99,589   

Other assets

     56   

Total assets

     8,061,145   

Liabilities

  

Unrealized depreciation on:

  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     30,870   

Interest rate swaps

     31,543   

Interest rate swaps premiums received

     2,305   

Credit default swaps premiums received

     68,385   

Payables:

  

Dividends

     35,634   

Investments purchased

     2,213,618   

Variation margin on futures contracts

     4,172   

Accrued other expenses

     64,771   

Total liabilities

     2,451,298   

Net assets

   $ 5,609,847   

Shares outstanding

     524,133   

Net asset value per share

   $ 10.70   

Net Assets Consist of:

        

Capital paid-in

   $ 5,224,564   

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income

     (53,934

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     81,749   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     357,468   

Net assets

   $ 5,609,847   

Authorized shares

     Unlimited   

Par value per share

   $ 0.01   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Nuveen Investments     19   


Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2011

 

Investment Income

     $ 179,012   

Expenses

    

Shareholders’ servicing agent fees and expenses

       48   

Custodian’s fees and expenses

       25,539   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

       65   

Professional fees

       16,107   

Shareholders’ reports – printing and mailing expenses

       12,605   

Federal and state registration fees

       9,275   

Other expenses

       3,825   

Total expenses before expense reimbursement

       67,464   

Expense reimbursement

       (67,464

Net expenses

         

Net investment income (loss)

       179,012   

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

    

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    

Investments and foreign currency

       45,765   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

       20,332   

Futures contracts

       (116

Swaps

       52,291   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

    

Investments and foreign currency

       (73,254

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

       (17,187

Futures contracts

       (65,334

Swaps

       36,284   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (1,219

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     $ 177,793   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

  20       Nuveen Investments


Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

      Six Months Ended
1/31/11
    Year Ended
7/31/10
 

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 179,012      $ 381,549   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    

Investments and foreign currency

     45,765        305,144   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     20,332        (40,311

Futures contracts

     (116     119,968   

Options written

            2,016   

Swaps

     52,291        542,226   

Swaptions written

            (1,409

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

    

Investments and foreign currency

     (73,254     112,652   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     (17,187     30,154   

Futures contracts

     (65,334     1,746   

Options written

            (1,435

Swaps

     36,284        (305,605

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     177,793        1,146,695   

Distributions to Shareholders

    

From net investment income

     (219,870     (505,683

From accumulated net realized gains

     (521,989       

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (741,859     (505,683

Fund Share Transactions

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

     34,188        35,840   

Cost of shares redeemed

     (196,452     (52,020

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     (162,264     (16,180

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (726,330     624,832   

Net assets at the beginning of period

     6,336,177        5,711,345   

Net assets at the end of period

   $ 5,609,847      $ 6,336,177   

Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period

   $ (53,934   $ (13,076)   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Nuveen Investments     21   


Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:  
          Investment Operations     Less Distributions              
                                             
Year Ended
July 31,
  Beginning
Net
Asset
Value
    Net
Invest-
ment
Income(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Total     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
 

2011(g)

  $ 11.75      $ .33      $      $ .33      $ (.41   $ (.97   $ (1.38   $ 10.70        2.88

2010

    10.56        .71        1.42        2.13        (.94            (.94     11.75        20.88   

2009

    9.81        1.08        .72        1.80        (.85     (.20     (1.05     10.56        20.12   

2008(f)

    10.00        .29        (.21     .08        (.27            (.27     9.81        .74   

 

  22       Nuveen Investments


   
Ratios/Supplemental Data  
      Ratios to Average
Net Assets
Before Reimbursement
    Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
    Expenses         
Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Expenses     Net
Invest-
ment
Income
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate(e)
 
$ 5,610        2.16 %*      3.57 %*      %*      5.72 %*      71
  6,336        2.60        3.75               6.34        169   
  5,711        3.04        8.11               11.15        439   
  5,262        1.16     3.60     **      4.75     120   

 

(a) Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.
(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.
(c) Total return is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total returns are not annualized.
(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(e) Excluding dollar roll transactions.
(f) For the period December 27, 2007 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2008.
(g) For the six months ended January 31, 2011.
* Annualized.
** Annualized expense ratio rounds to less than .01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Nuveen Investments     23   


Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies

General Information

The Nuveen Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is comprised of Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income Managed Accounts Portfolio (“Enhanced Multi-Strategy Income”) (the “Fund”), among others. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on November 14, 2006.

Effective January 1, 2011, the Fund’s adviser Nuveen Asset Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”) has changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser”). Concurrently, the Adviser formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, to house its portfolio management capabilities. Nuveen Asset Management, LLC now serves as the Fund’s sub-adviser, and the Fund’s portfolio manager has become an employee of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC.

The Fund is developed exclusively for use within Nuveen-sponsored separately managed accounts. The Fund is a specialized Fund to be used in combination with selected individual securities to effectively model institutional-level investment strategies. Certain securities in which the Fund invest are highly speculative. The Fund enables certain Nuveen-sponsored separately managed account investors to achieve greater diversification and return potential than smaller managed accounts might otherwise achieve by using lower quality, higher yielding securities and to gain access to special investment opportunities normally available only to institutional investors.

The Fund’s primary investment objective is total return, with current income as a secondary objective. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed income securities. The Fund will invest in various types of debt securities, including U.S. Treasury and U.S. agency bonds, U.S. investment grade corporate debt securities, U.S. high yield corporate debt securities, U.S. dollar-denominated non-U.S. government bonds, non-U.S. dollar non-U.S. government bonds, emerging market debt, futures contracts, options, interest rate derivatives, currency forwards, total return swaps, credit default swaps, and other short-term securities. In addition, the Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in mortgage-backed securities, including U.S. agency mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities. The Fund may also engage in repurchase, reverse repurchase, dollar rolls and forward purchase agreements (these investments will generally be short-term in nature and are primarily used to seek to enhance total return and manage liquidity).

In investing in non-U.S. dollar instruments, the Adviser may elect to hedge the currency exposure through the use of currency forward contracts, futures, and other hedging instruments, including, but not limited to, options, interest rate and total return swaps, and similar instruments.

The Fund may invest up to 50% of its net assets in securities that are rated below investment grade or securities that are unrated but deemed by the Adviser to be of equivalent quality, which includes U.S. and non-U.S. high yield corporate bonds and securities. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in the debt of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 25% of its net assets in obligations of non-U.S. entities that are located in emerging markets. These limits apply only at the time of any specific new investments.

The Adviser expects the average credit quality of the Fund to be rated between A and AA. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser expects the Fund to maintain an intermediate term average duration, which will generally fall within four to seven years.

The Fund may use a variety of investment techniques to seek to hedge or help protect against declines in portfolio value due to its exposure to interest rate movements, movements in the securities markets and non-U.S. currency exposure. These techniques include the use of derivative instruments, such as interest rate swap transactions, futures contracts, options on futures and non-U.S. exchange transactions on a cash or forward basis, and credit default swaps.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

Significant Accounting Policies

Investment Valuation

Prices of fixed-income securities, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and credit default and interest rate swaps are provided by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. Prices of fixed-income securities are based on the mean between the bid and asked price. When price quotes are not readily available for fixed income securities, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and credit default and interest rate swaps, the pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer, or market activity, provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, the net asset value of the Fund’s shares may be affected by changes in the value of currencies in relation

 

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to the U.S. dollar. The value of securities traded in markets outside the United States or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be affected significantly on a day that the New York Stock Exchange is closed and an investor is not able to purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

The value of exchange-traded options are based on the mean of the bid and ask prices. Futures contracts are valued using the closing settlement price. Exchange-traded options and futures contracts are generally classified as Level 1. Options traded in the over-the-counter market are valued using market implied volatilities and are generally classified as Level 2.

Repurchase agreements are valued at contract amount plus accrued interest, which approximates market value. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or its designee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a pricing service is unable to provide a market price; securities whose trading has been formally suspended; debt securities that have gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; a security whose market price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value (as may be the case in non-U.S. markets on which the security is primarily traded) or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the pricing service, is not deemed to reflect the security’s fair value. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or its designee.

Refer to Footnote 2 – Fair Value Measurements for further details on the leveling of securities held by the Fund as of the end of the reporting period.

Investment Transactions

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Fund has 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 January 31, 2011, the Fund had outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments of $2,203,750.

Investment Income

Investment income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also includes paydown gains and losses, if any.

Income Taxes

The 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.

For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities (i.e., generally the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Furthermore, management of the Fund is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

The Fund declares dividends from net investment income daily and pays shareholders monthly. Fund shares begin to accrue dividends on the business day after the day when the monies used to purchase Fund shares are collected by the Fund’s transfer agent.

Net realized capital gains and/or market discount 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 are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Dollar Roll Transactions

The Fund is authorized to enter into dollar roll transactions (“dollar rolls”) in which the Fund purchases or sells mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) for delivery in the future and simultaneously contracts to sell or repurchase a substantially similar (same type, coupon, and maturity) MBS on a different specified future date. Dollar rolls are identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “MDR”,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)

 

when applicable. During the roll period, the Fund foregoes principal and interest paid on the MBS. The Fund is compensated by fee income or the difference between the current sales price and the lower forward price for the future purchase. Such compensation is amortized over the life of the dollar rolls and is recognized as a component of “Investment Income” on the Statement of Operations. Dollar rolls are valued daily. The Fund entered into dollar roll transactions during the six months ended January 31, 2011.

Dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of the MBS the Fund is obligated to repurchase under an agreement may decline below the repurchase price. These transactions also involve some risk to the Fund if the other party should default on its obligation and the Fund is delayed or prevented from completing the transaction. In the event that the buyer of securities under a dollar roll files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Fund’s use of proceeds of the dollar roll may be restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether to enforce the Fund’s obligation to repurchase the securities.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The Fund is authorized to engage in foreign currency exchange transactions, including foreign currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts. To the extent that the Fund invests in securities and/or contracts that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, the Fund will be subject to currency risk, which is the risk that an increase in the U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency will reduce returns or portfolio value. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the Fund’s investments denominated in that currency will lose value because its currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value. Investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars on a spot (i.e. cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Investments, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date of the transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually received.

The realized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with other assets and liabilities on investments, forward foreign exchange contracts, options written, swaps, and swaptions written are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.

The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with other assets and liabilities on investments are recognized as a component of “Change of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and foreign currency” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts, options written, swaps and swaptions written are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (deprecation) of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, options written, swaps and swaptions written, respectively,” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

The Fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and is authorized to enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in an attempt to manage such risk under two circumstances: (i) when the Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency to “lock in” the U.S. exchange rate of the transaction, with such period being a short-dated contract covering the period between transaction date and settlement date; or (ii) when the Adviser believes that the currency of a particular foreign country may experience a substantial movement against the U.S. dollar or against another foreign currency. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued daily at the forward rate and are recognized as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The change in value of the contracts during the fiscal period is recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward foreign currency exchange contracts” on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or offset with the same counterparty, the Fund recognizes the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was entered and the value at the time it was closed or offset as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts” on the Statement of Operations.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts will generally not be entered into for terms greater than three months, but may have maturities of up to six months or more. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the Fund’s investment securities; however, it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately predicted. A forward foreign currency exchange contract would limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of a particular currency; however, it also would limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase instead of decrease. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Forward foreign currency contracts are subject to counterparty risk if the counterparty fails to perform as specified in the contract due to financial impairment or other reason.

 

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During the six months ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was invested in forward foreign currency exchange contracts in a variety of currencies, with settlements ranging from one to three months. Some of these contracts are positioned to benefit if the foreign currencies in the contracts strengthen with respect to the U.S. dollar, while others are positioned to benefit if the foreign currencies weaken with respect to the U.S. dollar, based on analysis indicating whether currencies were relatively high or low compared to future expectations.

The average number of forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding during the six months ended January 31, 2011, was as follows:

 

Average number of forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding*

     14   
* The average number of outstanding contracts is calculated based on the outstanding contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.

Refer to Footnote 3 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details on forward foreign currency exchange contract activity.

Futures Contracts

The Fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and is authorized to invest in futures contracts in attempt to manage such risk. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or liquid securities equal to a specified percentage of the contract amount. This is known as the “initial margin.” Cash held by the broker to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts, if any, is recognized as “Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuation of the value of the contract. Variation margin is recognized as a receivable or payable for “Variation margin on futures contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable.

During the period the futures contract is open, changes in the value of the contract are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss by “marking-to-market” on a daily basis to reflect the changes in market value of the contract and is recognized as “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts” on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expired, the 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 and is recognized as “Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts” on the Statement of Operations.

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.

During the six months ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was invested in two-month U.S. Treasury note and bond futures contracts designed to benefit if interest rates at the ten year point of the yield curve rose more than rates at the two and thirty year points.

The average number of futures contracts outstanding during the six months ended January 31, 2011, was as follows:

 

Average number of futures contracts outstanding*

     17   
* The average number of outstanding contracts is calculated based on the outstanding contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.

Refer to Footnote 3 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details on futures contract activity.

Options Transactions

The Fund is subject to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and is authorized to purchase and write (sell) call and put options on securities, futures, swaps (“swaptions”) or currencies in an attempt to manage such risk. The purchase of options and/or swaptions involves the risk of loss of all or a part of the cash paid for the options (the premium). The market risk associated with purchasing options and/or swaptions is limited to the premium paid. The counterparty credit risk of purchasing options and/or swaptions, however, needs also to take into account the current value of the option, as this is the performance expected from the counterparty. When the Fund purchases an option and/or swaption, an amount equal to the premium paid (the premium plus commission) is recognized as a component of “Options and/or Swaptions purchased, at value” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the Fund writes an option and/or swaption, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recognized as a component of “Options and/or Swaptions written, at value” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current value of the written option and/or swaption until the option and/or swaption is exercised or expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction. The changes in the value of options and/or swaptions purchased during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Options and/or Swaptions purchased” on the Statement of Operations. The changes in the value of options and/or swaptions written during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Options and/or Swaptions written” on the Statement of Operations. When an option and/or swaption is exercised or expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid at expiration or on executing a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from Options and/or Swaptions purchased and/or written” on the Statement of Operations. The Fund, as a writer of an option and/or swaption has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (called) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option and/or swaption. There is

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)

 

also the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market. The Fund did not purchase or write options or swaptions during the six months ended January 31, 2011.

Swap Contracts

The Fund is authorized to enter into swap contracts consistent with its investment objectives and policies to reduce increase or otherwise alter its risk profile or to alter its portfolio characteristics (i.e. duration, yield curve positioning and credit quality).

The Fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and policies in an attempt to obtain a desired return at a lower cost than if the Fund had invested directly in the asset that yielded the desired return. In connection with these contracts, securities in the Fund’s portfolio of investments may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap contract. Interest rate swap contracts involve the exchange by the Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (i.e., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a specified notional amount of principal). Interest rate swap contracts are valued daily. The Fund accrues daily the periodic payments expected to be paid and received on each interest rate swap contract and recognize the daily change in the market value of the Fund’s contractual rights and obligations under the contracts. The net amount recorded on these transactions for each counterparty is recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate swaps” with the change during the fiscal period recognized on the Statement of Operations as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps” on the Statement of Operations. Income received or paid by the Fund is recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from swaps” on the Statement of Operations, in addition to the net realized gains and losses recognized upon the termination of a interest rate swap contract and are equal to the difference between the Fund’s basis in the interest rate swap and the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction. The amount of the payment obligation is based on the notional amount of the interest rate swap contract. Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are recognized as a component of “Interest rate swap premiums paid and/or received” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For tax purposes, periodic payments are treated as ordinary income or expense.

During the six months ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was invested in interest rate swap contracts in a variety of currencies, with maturities ranging from three to ten years, some positioned to benefit if rates rise, others positioned to benefit if rates fall in the underlying country, based on analysis indicating whether rates were relatively high or low compared to future expectations.

The average number of interest rate swap contracts outstanding during the six months ended January 31, 2011, was as follows:

 

Average number of interest rate swap contracts outstanding*

     16   
* The average number of outstanding contracts is calculated based on the outstanding contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.

The Fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Fund may enter into a credit default swap contract to seek to maintain a total return on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio, or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default. Credit default swap contracts involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return if/when there is a credit event by a third party. Generally, a credit event means bankruptcy, failure to pay, or restructuring. The specific credit events applicable for each credit default swap are stated in the terms of the particular swap agreement. As a purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund pays to the counterparty a periodic interest fee based on the notional amount of the credit default swap. This interest fee is accrued daily and recognized with the daily change in the market value of the contract as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on credit default swaps” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is recorded as a realized loss upon payment. Upon occurrence of a specific credit event with respect to the underlying referenced entity, the Fund is obligated to deliver that security, or an equivalent amount of cash, to the counterparty in exchange for receipt of the notional amount from the counterparty. The difference between the value of the security delivered and the notional amount received is recorded as a realized gain. Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are recognized as a component of “Credit default swap premiums paid and/or received” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. As a seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund generally receives from the counterparty a periodic interest fee based on the notional amount of the credit default swap. This interest fee is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation or depreciation and is recorded as a realized gain upon payment. Upon occurrence of a specific credit event with respect to the underlying referenced entity, the Fund will either receive that security, or an equivalent amount of cash, from the counterparty in exchange for payment of the notional amount to the counterparty, or pay a net settlement amount of the credit default swap contract less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. The difference between the value of the security received and the notional amount paid is recorded as a realized loss. Changes in the value of a credit default swap during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps”, and realized gains and losses are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from swaps” on the Statement of Operations. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Fund could incur as a seller of protection in a credit default swap contract is limited to the notional amount of the contract. The maximum potential amount would be offset by the recovery value, if any, of the respective referenced entity.

During the six months ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was invested in credit default swap index positions that earn spread income in exchange for taking the credit default risk of broad investment grade and high yield credit default swap indices.

 

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The average notional amount of credit default swap contracts outstanding during the six months ended January 31, 2011, was as follows:

 

Average notional amount of credit default swap contracts outstanding*

   $ 3,365,333   
* The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.

Refer to Footnote 3 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details on swap contract activity.

Market and Counterparty Credit Risk

In the normal course of business the Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts, when applicable, expose the Fund to minimal counterparty credit risk as they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearing house, which is counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default.

The Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of the Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when the Fund has an unrealized loss, the Fund has instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Fund as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre-determined threshold amount.

Zero Coupon Securities

The 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. Income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.

Repurchase Agreements

In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Fund’s policy that its custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the fair value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times. If the counterparty defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral may be delayed or limited.

Custodian Fee Credit

The 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 U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

2. Fair Value Measurements

In determining the fair value of the Fund’s investments, various inputs are used. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

Level 1 –  

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2 –   Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 –  

Significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)

 

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of January 31, 2011:

 

      Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Investments:

                

Corporate Bonds

   $      $ 2,891,979      $ 20,900       $ 2,912,879   

Convertible Bonds

            5,100                5,100   

Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed Securities

            3,907,296                3,907,296   

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

            338,085                338,085   

Sovereign Debt

            150,728                150,728   

Short-Term Investments

            370,491                370,491   

Derivatives:

         

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts*

            (1,448             (1,448

Interest Rate Swaps*

            (5,201             (5,201

Credit Default Swaps*

            99,087                99,087   

Futures Contracts*

     (34,887                    (34,887

Total

   $ (34,887   $ 7,756,117      $ 20,900       $ 7,742,130   
* Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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

 

      Level 3
Corporate
Bonds
     Level 3
Interest Rate
Swaps*
    Level 3
Total
 

Balance at the beginning of period

   $       $ 3,230      $ 3,230   

Gains (losses):

       

Net realized gains (losses)

             4,431        4,431   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     900         (3,230     (2,330

Purchases at cost

     20,000         385,214        405,214   

Sales at proceeds

             (389,645     (389,645

Net discounts (premiums)

                      

Transfers in to

                      

Transfers out of

                      

Balance at the end of period

   $ 20,900       $      $ 20,900   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period of Level 3 securities held as of January 31, 2011.

   $ 900       $      $ 900   
* Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

During the period ended January 31, 2011, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to/from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.

3. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Fund records derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes. For additional information on the derivative instruments in which the Fund was invested during and at the end of the reporting period, refer to the Portfolio of Investments, Financial Statements and Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies.

The following table presents the fair value of all derivative instruments held by the Fund as of January 31, 2011, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and the primary underlying risk exposure.

 

        
         

Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

Underlying
Risk Exposure

  

Derivative

Instrument

  

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 
      Location    Value      Location    Value  

Foreign Currency

Exchange Rate

   Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts    Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 29,422       Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 30,870   

Interest Rate

   Futures Contracts    Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts and Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts*      251       Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts and
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts*
     35,138   

Interest Rate

   Swaps    Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps**      26,342       Unrealized depreciation on interest rate swaps**    $ 31,543   

Credit

   Swaps    Unrealized appreciation on credit default swaps**      99,087       Unrealized depreciation on credit default swaps**        

Total

             $ 155,102            $ 97,551   

 

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* Value represents cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported on the Portfolio of Investments and not the deposits with brokers, if any, or the receivable or payable for variation margin on futures contracts presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
** Value represents cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swap contracts as reported on the Portfolio of Investments. Some swap contracts require a counterparty to pay or receive a premium, which is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities but is not reflected in the cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) presented above.

The following tables present the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the six months ended January 31, 2011, on derivative instruments, as well as the primary risk exposure associated with each.

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts        
Risk Exposure       

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate

     $20,332   
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Futures Contracts        
Risk Exposure       

Interest Rate

     $(116)   
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Swaps        
Risk Exposure       

Interest Rate

     $29,913   

Credit

     22,378   

Total

     $52,291   
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts        
Risk Exposure       

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate

     $(17,187)   
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Futures Contracts        
Risk Exposure       

Interest Rate

   $ (65,334)   
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Swaps        
Risk Exposure       

Interest Rate

   $ (12,324)   

Credit

     48,608   

Total

   $ 36,284   

4. Fund Shares

Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
1/31/11
       Year Ended
7/31/10
 
      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Shares sold

     3,112         $ 34,188           3,214         $ 35,840   

Shares redeemed

     (18,162        (196,452        (4,735        (52,020

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (15,050      $ (162,264        (1,521      $ (16,180

5. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments, derivative and dollar roll transactions) for the six months ended January 31, 2011, were as follows:

 

Purchases:

        

Investment securities

   $ 7,666,689   

U.S. Government and agency obligations

     272,724   

Sales and maturities:

  

Investment securities

     5,269,730   

U.S. Government and agency obligations

     294,017   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)

 

6. Income Tax Information

The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to the treatment of foreign currency transaction gains and losses, amortization of premium and timing and character differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.

At January 31, 2011, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (excluding investments in derivatives), as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 7,390,482   

Gross unrealized:

  

Appreciation

     299,955   

Depreciation

     (5,858

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   $ 294,097   

Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid, net operating losses, return of capital distributions, treatment of notional principal contracts and foreign currency reclassifications resulted in reclassifications among the Fund’s components of net assets at July 31, 2010, the Fund’s last tax year-end, as follows:

 

Capital paid-in

   $ (2,457

Undistributed (Over–distribution of) net investment income

     48,592   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (46,135

The tax components of undistributed net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at July 31, 2010, the Fund’s last tax year end, were as follows:

 

Undistributed net ordinary income*

   $ 243,179   

Undistributed net long-term capital gains

     322,950   
* Undistributed net ordinary income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared during the period July 1, 2010 through July 31, 2010 and paid on August 2, 2010. Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest, and net short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the Fund’s last tax year ended July 31, 2010, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:

 

Distributions from net ordinary income*

   $ 522,477   

Distributions from net long-term capital gains

       

Return of capital

       
* Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest, and net short-term capital gains, if any.

The Fund has elected to defer net realized losses from investments incurred from November 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010, the Fund’s last tax year end, (“post-October losses”) in accordance with federal income tax regulations. The following post-October losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the current fiscal year:

 

Post-October currency losses

   $ 7,893   

7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Adviser does not charge any investment advisory or administrative fees directly to the Fund. The Adviser has also agreed irrevocably during the existence of the Fund to waive all fees and pay or reimburse all expenses of the Fund (other than interest expense, taxes, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of investment portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses). The Adviser is compensated for its services to the Fund from the fee charged at the separately managed account level.

At January 31, 2011, Nuveen owned 500,000 shares of the Fund.

 

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Board Approval of Sub-Advisory Arrangement (Unaudited )

 

At a meeting held on May 25-26, 2010 (the “May Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board,” and each Trustee, a “Board Member”) of the Fund, including a majority of the Board Members who are not parties to the advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any parties (the “Independent Board Members”), considered and approved the advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Fund and Nuveen Asset Management (“NAM”). Since the May Meeting, Nuveen has engaged in an internal restructuring (the “Restructuring”) pursuant to which the portfolio management services provided by NAM to the Fund were transferred to Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“NAM LLC”), a newly-organized wholly-owned subsidiary of NAM and NAM changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“NFA”). NAM, under its new name NFA, continues to serve as investment adviser to the Fund and, in that capacity, will continue to provide various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services. To effectuate the foregoing, NFA entered into a sub-advisory agreement with NAM LLC on behalf of the Fund (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, NAM LLC, subject to the oversight of NFA and the Board, will furnish an investment program, make investment decisions for, and place all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the portion of the Fund’s investment portfolio allocated to it by NFA. NFA and NAM LLC do not anticipate any reduction in the nature or level of services provided to the Fund following the Restructuring. The personnel of NFA who engaged in portfolio management activities prior to the spinoff of NAM LLC are not expected to materially change as a result of the spinoff. In addition, the Independent Board Members recognized at the May Meeting that the Fund, which is sold via separately managed accounts, does not pay a management fee, and this has not changed. In light of the foregoing, at a meeting held on November 16-18, 2010, the Board Members, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Fund. Given that the Restructuring was not expected to reduce the level or nature of services provided or change the fee arrangement of the Fund, the factors considered and determinations made at the May Meeting in approving the Advisory Agreement were equally applicable to the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. For a discussion of these considerations, please see the shareholder report of the Fund that was first issued after the May Meeting for the period including May 2010.

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

Auction Rate Bond: An auction rate bond is a security whose interest payments are adjusted periodically through an auction process, which process typically also serves as a means for buying and selling the bond. Auctions that fail to attract enough buyers for all the shares offered for sale are deemed to have “failed,” with current holders receiving a formula-based interest rate until the next scheduled auction.

Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or offer price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.

Average Effective Maturity: The market-value-weighted average of the effective maturity dates of the individual securities including cash. In the case of a bond that has been advance-refunded to a call date, the effective maturity is the date on which the bond is scheduled to be redeemed using the proceeds of an escrow account. In most other cases the effective maturity is the stated maturity date of the security.

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.

Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs): Collateralized debt obligations are a type of asset-backed security constructed from a portfolio of fixed-income assets. CDOs usually are divided into different tranches having different ratings and paying different interest rates. Losses, if any, are applied in reverse order of seniority and so junior tranches generally offer higher coupons to compensate for added default risk.

Dividend Yield (also known as Market Yield or Current Yield): An investment’s current annualized dividend divided by its current offering price.

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 accretion of discounts of bonds held in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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Fund Information

 

Fund Manager

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

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, 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. FINRA 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 through continued adherence to proven, long-term investing principles. Today, we offer a range of high quality equity and fixed-income solutions designed to be integral components of a well-diversified core portfolio.

Focused on meeting investor needs.

Nuveen Investments is a global investment management firm that seeks to help secure the long-term goals of institutions and high net worth investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them. We market our growing range of specialized investment solutions under the high-quality brands of HydePark, NWQ, Nuveen Asset Management, Santa Barbara, Symphony, Tradewinds and Winslow Capital. In total, Nuveen Investments managed approximately $197 billion of assets as of December 31, 2010.

Find out how we can help you.

To learn more about how the products and services of Nuveen Investments may be able to help you meet your financial goals, talk to your financial advisor, or call us at (800) 257-8787. Please read the information provided carefully before you invest. Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment carefully. Where applicable, be sure to obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other relevant information. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your securities representative or Nuveen Investments, 333 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

Learn more about Nuveen Funds at: www.nuveen.com/mf

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to this registrant.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

(a) See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

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 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 to this filing.

(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 Managed Accounts Portfolios Trust

 

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

Kevin J. McCarthy

Vice President and Secretary

 

Date April 8, 2011

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

 

By   (Signature and Title)   /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman  
   

Gifford R. Zimmerman

Chief Administrative Officer

(principal executive officer)

 

Date April 8, 2011

 

By   (Signature and Title)   /s/ Stephen D. Foy  
   

Stephen D. Foy

Vice President and Controller

(principal financial officer)

 

Date April 8, 2011