N-CSRS 1 ncsrs.htm NAZ

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 811-07278

Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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

Gifford R. Zimmerman
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: February 28

Date of reporting period: August 31, 2017

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

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Table of Contents

 

Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders 4
   
Portfolio Managers’ Comments 5
   
Fund Leverage 8
   
Common Share Information 9
   
Risk Considerations 11
   
Performance Overview and Holding Summaries 12
   
Portfolios of Investments 16
   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 48
   
Statement of Operations 49
   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets 50
   
Statement of Cash Flows 52
   
Financial Highlights 54
   
Notes to Financial Statements 60
   
Additional Fund Information 73
   
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report 74
   
Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently 76
   
Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process 77

 

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Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholders,

Some of the key assumptions driving the markets higher at the beginning of 2017 have recently come into question. Following the collapse of the health care reform bill in the Senate, investors are concerned about President Trump’s ability to accomplish the remainder of his pro-growth fiscal agenda, including tax reform and large infrastructure projects. Economic growth projections, in turn, have been lowered and with inflation recently waning, the markets are expecting fewer rate hikes from the Federal Reserve (Fed) than the Fed itself had predicted. Yet, asset prices continued to rise.

Investors have largely looked beyond policy disappointments and focused instead on the healthy profits reported by U.S. companies during the first two quarters of 2017. U.S. growth has remained slow and steady, European growth has surprised to the upside and concern that China would decelerate too rapidly has eased, further contributing to an optimistic tone in the markets. Additionally, political risk in Europe has moderated, with the election of mainstream candidates in the Dutch and French elections earlier this year. As expected, German Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in September 2017. That election also saw a far-right party entering Parliament for the first time in almost 60 years.

The remainder of the year could bring challenges to this benign macro environment. The U.S. government voted to temporarily increase the nation’s debt limit, but the debate will resume again in December when the current extension of the debt limit expires. In addition, the need for disaster relief and recovery following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate has further muddied the outlook on the White House’s promised agenda. Markets will be watching the “Brexit” negotiations and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks while assessing the implications for key trade and political partnerships. A tightening of financial conditions in China or a more aggressive-than-expected policy action from the Fed, European Central Bank or Bank of Japan could also turn into headwinds. On the geopolitical front, tensions with North Korea may continue to flare.

Market volatility readings have been remarkably low lately, but conditions can change quickly. As market conditions evolve, Nuveen remains committed to rigorously assessing opportunities and risks. If you’re concerned about how resilient your investment portfolio might be, we encourage you to talk to your financial advisor. On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.

Sincerely,

William J. Schneider
Chairman of the Board
October 23, 2017

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Comments

Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAZ)
Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUM)
Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUO)
Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund (NTX)

These Funds feature portfolio management by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of Nuveen, LLC. Portfolio managers Michael S. Hamilton and Daniel J. Close, CFA, review key investment strategies and the six-month reporting period performance of these four Nuveen Funds. Michael assumed portfolio management responsibility for NAZ in 2011, while Dan has managed NUM, NUO and NTX since 2007.

What key strategies were used to manage these Funds during the six-month reporting period ended August 31, 2017?

The broad municipal bond market produced a positive return in this reporting period. A benign macro environment and easing concerns about the impact of the White House’s proposed tax policy on the municipal market helped credit spreads narrow and yields decline, particularly at the longer end of the yield curve. Relative to the national municipal market, Arizona’s market lagged, while Michigan’s market outperformed. The municipal markets in Ohio and Texas performed in line with the national market.

We continued to take a bottom-up approach to discovering sectors that appeared undervalued as well as individual credits that we believed had the potential to perform well over the long term. Our trading activity continued to focus on pursuing the Funds’ investment objectives. In all four Funds, we bought bonds across a range of sectors and credit ratings, generally with intermediate to longer maturities.

In the Arizona Fund, we added bonds across many sectors, including transportation, local general obligation (GO), water utilities and health care sectors, as well as more Guam bonds, territorial bonds may offer triple redemption (i.e., exemption from most federal, state and local taxes). Most of NAZ’s purchases were in credits dated 15 years and longer. Buying activity was funded mainly from the proceeds of called bonds and to a lesser extent from the sale of 3% coupon bonds and short-dated (less than one year) pre-refunded bonds. We also swapped some bonds to help boost NAZ’s income distribution capabilities, selling bonds with lower embedded yields and buying bonds with favorable income potential.

 
This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor’s objectives and circumstances and in consultation with his or her advisors.

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

For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc. (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings, while BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

Bond insurance guarantees only the payment of principal and interest on the bond when due, and not the value of the bonds themselves, which will fluctuate with the bond market and the financial success of the issuer and the insurer. Insurance relates specifically to the bonds in the portfolio and not to the share prices of a Fund. No representation is made as to the insurers’ ability to meet their commitments.

Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Comments (continued)

NUM was fairly active during this reporting period. We purchased several higher education credits (including AAA rated bonds for the University of Michigan and public school credits including Oakland University and Western Michigan University bonds), local GOs (such as Kalamazoo County, Byron Center Public Schools and West Bloomfield School District) and a water and sewer bond issued for Great Lakes Water Authority. The proceeds from called and maturing bonds provided ample funding for these purchases.

In Ohio, the public higher education sector provided a number of attractive buying opportunities for NUO. We added revenue bonds issued for University of Cincinnati, Miami University, Wright State University and Lorain Community College during this reporting period. In addition, NUO bought two health care facilities (Cleveland Clinic Health System and Chillicothe Hospital Adena Health System), one state GO and one local GO. The credits purchased during the reporting period were generally longer-dated and, when available, lower credit quality. We bought the bonds using call and maturity proceeds. In addition, we sold some short-dated pre-refunded bonds and two depreciated bonds with low embedded yields and reinvested the cash into new purchases.

Trading activity in NTX was relatively muted during this reporting period. We bought a local GO issued for a school district, which is backed by the Texas Permanent School Fund, a AAA rated bond guarantee program. NTX also participated in a new issue for Dallas Waterworks and Sewer System and added Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport revenue bonds. We also swapped NTX’s position in Scott & White Healthcare Project, selling depreciated bonds at a loss (which can be used to offset future taxable gains) and buying a more favorable structure that increased the Fund’s income distribution capabilities. In addition to reinvesting the proceeds from called and maturing bonds, we sold one pre-refunded bond to help fund new purchases.

As of August 31, 2017, NAZ, NUM, NUO and NTX continued to use inverse floating rate securities. We employ inverse floaters for a variety of reasons, including duration management, income enhancement and total return enhancement. The Fund’s use of leverage through inverse floating rate securities had a positive impact to performance for NAZ, NUO and NTZ, but a negative impact to performance for NUM during this reporting period.

How did the Funds perform for the six-month reporting period ended August 31, 2017?

The tables in each Fund’s Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section of this report provide the Funds’ total returns for the six-month, one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended August 31, 2017. Each Fund’s returns on common share net asset value (NAV) are compared with the performance of corresponding market indexes.

For the six months ended August 31, 2017, the total returns on common share NAV for these four Funds outperformed the returns for their respective state’s S&P Municipal Bond Index as well as that of the national S&P Municipal Bond Index.

The factors influencing the Funds’ performance during this reporting period included yield curve and duration positioning, credit rating allocations and sector allocations. The main positive contributor to the Funds’ relative performance was their longer yield curve and duration positioning. In this reporting period, longer duration bonds outperformed those with shorter durations, and all four Funds held overweight exposures to longer duration credits and underweight exposures to shorter duration credits.

In terms of credit quality, the highest (AAA and AA) ratings categories lagged in this reporting period, while lower rated and non-rated bonds outperformed. NAZ’s relative returns benefited from its underweight exposures to AAA and AA rated credits, as well as an overweight allocation to non-rated bonds. Conversely, NUM’s overweight allocation to AAA rated bonds and underweight position in unrated bonds were detrimental to relative performance. NUO’s credit ratings allocation was disadvantageous due to

 

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an overweight to the AA rated segment and the underperformance of its unrated holdings. While the Texas Fund’s overweight exposure to AA rated credits dampened relative performance, the weakness was partially offset by the positive contribution from an underweight allocation to AAA rated bonds.

On a sector basis, NAZ’s sector allocation was an overall detractor from relative performance in this reporting period. Our holdings in the higher education sector were detrimental to performance because the Fund owned a number of short call, higher yielding bonds, a structure which was unfavorable in this reporting period. However, an underweight allocation to the utilities sector, which strongly lagged the broad market in this reporting period, was a positive contributor to relative performance. Refinancing activity helped NAZ’s charter school holdings perform well, and exposure to Guam bonds was beneficial. Salt Verde Citigroup Prepay Gas bonds also aided NAZ’s performance due to the credits’ non-callable, longer duration structures and the strong performance of Citigroup, which guarantees the bonds. Finally, we sold some of the Arizona Fund’s 3% coupon bonds into a favorable retail market, which added to relative gains and helped reduce some of the Fund’s sensitivity to rising interest rates.

In both the Michigan and Texas Funds, overweight allocations to the pre-refunded and public power sectors weighed on relative performance. The Ohio Fund’s relative performance was helped by its exposure to the health care sector, and its overweight allocation to water and sewer bonds also boosted relative returns. In NUM, NUO and NTX, our selection in tender options bonds and in zero coupon and other long-dated bonds helped offset relative losses from sector allocations.

A Note About Investment Valuations

The municipal securities held by the Funds are valued by the Funds’ pricing service using a range of market-based inputs and assumptions. A different municipal pricing service might incorporate different assumptions and inputs into its valuation methodology, potentially resulting in different values for the same securities. Thus, the current net asset value of a Fund’s shares might be impacted, higher or lower, if the Fund were to use a different pricing service, or if its pricing service were to materially change its valuation methodology. On October 4, 2016, the Fund’s then-current municipal bond pricing service was acquired by the parent company of another pricing service, and the combination of the valuation methodologies used by the two organizations took place on October 16, 2017, subsequent to the close of the reporting period of this report. The change of valuation methodologies due to that combination had little or no impact on the net asset value of each Fund’s shares.

 

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Fund Leverage

IMPACT OF THE FUNDS’ LEVERAGE STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE

One important factor impacting the returns of the Funds relative to their comparative benchmarks was the Funds’ use of leverage through their issuance of preferred shares and/or investments in inverse floating rate securities, which represent leveraged investments in underlying bonds. The Funds use leverage because our research has shown that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income, particularly in the recent market environment where short-term market rates are at or near historical lows, meaning that the short-term rates the Fund has been paying on its leveraging instruments have been much lower than the interest the Fund has been earning on its portfolio of long-term bonds that it has bought with the proceeds of that leverage. However, use of leverage also can expose the Fund to additional price volatility. When a Fund uses leverage, the Fund will experience a greater increase in its net asset value if the municipal bonds acquired through the use of leverage increase in value, but it will also experience a correspondingly larger decline in its net asset value if the bonds acquired through leverage decline in value, which will make the Fund’s net asset value more volatile, and its total return performance more variable over time. In addition, income in levered funds will typically decrease in comparison to unlevered funds when short-term interest rates increase and increase when short-term interest rates decrease. The Fund’s use of leverage through inverse floating rate securities had a positive impact to performance for NAZ, NUO and NTX, but a negative impact to performance for NUM over this reporting period. Leverage from preferred shares had a positive impact on the performance of the Funds over this reporting period.

As of August 31, 2017, the Funds’ percentages of leverage are shown in the accompanying table.

 

                           
      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Effective Leverage*     38.03 %   37.42 %   36.55 %   33.87 %
Regulatory Leverage*     33.98 %   34.82 %   32.24 %   31.55 %

 

* Effective leverage is a Fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the leverage effects of certain derivative and other investments in a Fund’s portfolio that increase the Fund’s investment exposure. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any regulatory leverage. Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued or borrowings of a Fund. Both of these are part of a Fund’s capital structure. A Fund, however, may from time to time borrow on a typically transient basis in connection with its day-to-day operations, primarily in connection with the need to settle portfolio trades. Such incidental borrowings are excluded from the calculation of a Fund’s effective leverage ratio. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set forth in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

THE FUNDS’ REGULATORY LEVERAGE

As of August 31, 2017, the Funds have issued and outstanding preferred shares as shown in the accompanying table.

 

    Variable Rate
Preferred*
  Variable Rate
Remarketed Preferred**
       
      Shares     Shares        
      Issued at     Issued at        
      Liquidation     Liquidation        
      Preference     Preference     Total  
NAZ   $ 88,300,000       $ 88,300,000  
NUM     173,000,000         173,000,000  
NUO       $ 148,000,000     148,000,000  
NTX     72,000,000         72,000,000  

 

* Preferred shares of the Fund featuring a floating rate dividend based on a predetermined formula or spread to an index rate. Includes the following preferred shares iMTP, VMTP, MFP-VRM and VRDP in Special Rate Mode, where applicable. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 4 – Fund Shares, Preferred Shares for further details.
   
** Preferred shares of the Fund featuring floating rate dividends set by a remarketing agent via a regular remarketing. Includes the following preferred shares VRDP, MFP-VRRM and MFP-VRDM, where applicable. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 4 – Fund Shares, Preferred Shares for further details.

Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Note 4 – Fund Shares, Preferred Shares and Note 10 – Subsequent Events, Preferred Shares for further details on preferred shares and each Funds’ respective transactions.

 

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Common Share Information

COMMON SHARE DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

The following information regarding the Funds’ distributions is current as of August 31, 2017. Each Fund’s distribution levels may vary over time based on each Fund’s investment activity and portfolio investment value changes.

During the current reporting period, each Fund’s distributions to common shareholders were as shown in the accompanying table.

 

    Per Common Share Amounts  
Monthly Distributions (Ex-Dividend Date)     NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
March 2017   $ 0.0540   $ 0.0535   $ 0.0585   $ 0.0530  
April     0.0540     0.0535     0.0585     0.0530  
May     0.0540     0.0535     0.0585     0.0530  
June     0.0540     0.0535     0.0585     0.0530  
July     0.0540     0.0535     0.0585     0.0530  
August 2017     0.0540     0.0535     0.0585     0.0530  
Total Distribution from Net Investment Income   $ 0.3240   $ 0.3210   $ 0.3510   $ 0.3180  
                           
Yields                          
Market Yield*     4.39 %   4.64 %   4.57 %   4.39 %
Taxable-Equivalent Yield*     6.39 %   6.73 %   6.65 %   6.10 %

 

* Market Yield is based on the Fund’s current annualized monthly distribution divided by the Fund’s current market price as of the end of the reporting period. Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.3%, 31.1% and 31.3% for the Arizona, Michigan and Ohio Funds, respectively. The Texas Fund is based on a federal income tax rate of 28.0%. When comparing a Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.

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

As of August 31, 2017, the Funds had positive UNII balances, based upon our best estimate, for tax purposes. NAZ, NUO and NTX had positive UNII balances, while NUM had a negative UNII balance for financial reporting purposes.

All monthly dividends paid by each Fund during the current reporting period, were paid from net investment income. If a portion of the Fund’s monthly distributions was sourced from or comprised of elements other than net investment income, including capital gains and/or a return of capital, shareholders would have received a notice to that effect. For financial reporting purposes, the composition and per share amounts of each Fund’s dividends for the reporting period are presented in this report’s Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights, respectively. For income tax purposes, distribution information for each Fund as of its most recent tax year end is presented in Note 6 – Income Tax Information within the Notes to Financial Statements of this report.

 

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Common Share Information (continued)

COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES

During August 2017, the Funds’ Board of Trustees reauthorized an open-market share repurchase program, allowing each Fund to repurchase an aggregate of up to approximately 10% of its outstanding shares.

As of August 31, 2017, and since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, the Funds have cumulatively repurchased and retired their outstanding common shares as shown in the accompanying table.

 

  NAZ NUM NUO NTX
Common shares cumulatively repurchased and retired 207,500
Common shares authorized for repurchase 1,165,000 2,080,000 1,850,000 1,005,000

During the current reporting period, the Funds did not repurchase any of their outstanding common shares.

COMMON SHARE EQUITY SHELF PROGRAM

During the current reporting period, NAZ was authorized by the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue additional common shares through an equity shelf program (Shelf Offering). Under this program NAZ, subject to market conditions, may raise additional capital from time to time in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above the Fund’s NAV per common share. Under the Shelf Offering, the Fund was authorized to issue additional common shares as shown in the accompanying table.  

   
  NAZ
Additional authorized common shares 1,100,000

During the current reporting period, NAZ sold common shares through its Shelf Offering at a weighted average premium to its NAV per common share as shown in the accompanying table.

         
      NAZ  
Common shares sold through Shelf Offering     101,500  
Weighted average premium to NAV per common share sold     1.67 %

Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements, Note 4 - Fund Shares, Common Shares Equity Shelf Programs and Offering Costs for further details of Shelf Offerings and the Fund’s transactions.

OTHER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION

As of August 31, 2017, and during the current reporting period, the Funds’ common share prices were trading at a premium/ (discount) to their common share NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.

 

                           
      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Common share NAV   $ 14.68   $ 15.56   $ 16.79   $ 15.58  
Common share price   $ 14.76   $ 13.85   $ 15.36   $ 14.50  
Premium/(Discount) to NAV     0.54 %   (10.99 )%   (8.52 )%   (6.93 )%
6-month average premium/(discount) to NAV     (0.89 )%   (11.23 )%   (9.44 )%   (6.32 )%

 

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Risk Considerations

Fund Shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAZ)
Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUM)
Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUO)
Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund (NTX)

Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Debt or fixed income securities such as those held by the Fund, are subject to market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, derivatives risk, liquidity risk, and income risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall. Leverage increases return volatility and magnifies the Fund’s potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a fund’s leverage strategy will be successful. State concentration makes the Fund more susceptible to local adverse economic, political, or regulatory changes affecting municipal bond issuers. These and other risk considerations such as inverse floater risk and tax risk are described in more detail on the Fund’s web page at www.nuveen.com/NAZ, www.nuveen.com/NUM, www.nuveen.com/NUO and www.nuveen.com/NTX.

 

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NAZ  
  Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund
  Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of August 31, 2017

Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.

Average Annual Total Returns as of August 31, 2017

 

  Cumulative   Average Annual
  6-Month   1-Year 5-Year 10-Year  
NAZ at Common Share NAV 5.27%   (0.29)% 4.59% 5.99%  
NAZ at Common Share Price 6.16%   (8.18)% 4.03% 6.98%  
S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index 3.25%   1.04% 3.32% 4.71%  
S&P Municipal Bond Index 3.51%   0.92% 3.31% 4.65%  

Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation  
(% of net assets)  
Long-Term Municipal Bonds 149.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities 3.8%
Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations & VMTP Shares, net of deferred offering costs 153.1%
Floating Rate Obligations (1.6)%
VMTP Shares, net of deferred offering costs (51.5)%
Net Assets 100%

 

Portfolio Composition  
(% of total investments)  
Tax Obligation/Limited 20.4%
Education and Civic Organizations 19.5%
U.S. Guaranteed 16.4%
Tax Obligation/General 10.9%
Utilities 10.3%
Health Care 9.5%
Water and Sewer 8.4%
Other 4.6%
Total 100%

 

Portfolio Credit Quality  
(% of total investment exposure)  
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed 26.6%
AA 37.4%
A 18.8%
BBB 9.3%
BB or Lower 2.6%
N/R (not rated) 5.3%
Total 100%

 

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NUM  
  Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund
  Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of August 31, 2017

Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.

Average Annual Total Returns as of August 31, 2017

 

  Cumulative   Average Annual  
  6-Month   1-Year 5-Year 10-Year  
NUM at Common Share NAV 5.22%   (0.20)% 4.52% 6.02%  
NUM at Common Share Price 5.02%   (3.62)% 3.56% 6.12%  
S&P Municipal Bond Michigan Index 4.08%   1.59% 3.78% 4.85%  
S&P Municipal Bond Index 3.51%   0.92% 3.31% 4.65%  

Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation  
(% of net assets)  
Long-Term Municipal Bonds 156.0%
Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.2%
Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations & VMTP Shares, net of deferred offering costs 157.2%
Floating Rate Obligations (3.8)%
VMTP Shares, net of deferred offering costs (53.4)%
Net Assets 100%

 

Portfolio Composition  
(% of total investments)  
Tax Obligation/General 20.3%
Education and Civic Organizations 19.4%
Health Care 14.8%
U.S. Guaranteed 12.6%
Water and Sewer 10.3%
Tax Obligation/Limited 8.1%
Utilities 7.7%
Other 6.8%
Total 100%

 

Portfolio Credit Quality  
(% of total investment exposure)  
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed 28.7%
AA 48.8%
A 17.6%
BBB 0.4%
BB or Lower 3.6%
N/R (not rated) 0.9%
Total 100%

 

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NUO  
  Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund
  Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of August 31, 2017

Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.

Average Annual Total Returns as of August 31, 2017

 

  Cumulative   Average Annual  
  6-Month   1-Year 5-Year 10-Year  
NUO at Common Share NAV 4.95%   (0.89)% 4.52% 6.15%  
NUO at Common Share Price 5.01%   (2.83)% 1.74% 6.29%  
S&P Municipal Bond Ohio Index 3.64%   1.14% 4.21% 4.85%  
S&P Municipal Bond Index 3.51%   0.92% 3.31% 4.65%  

Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation  
(% of net assets)  
Long-Term Municipal Bonds 148.6%
Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.5%
Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations & VRDP Shares, net of deferred offering costs 150.1%
Floating Rate Obligations (2.6)%
VRDP Shares, net of deferred offering costs (47.5)%
Net Assets 100%

 

Portfolio Composition  
(% of total investments)  
Tax Obligation/Limited 20.7%
U.S. Guaranteed 16.9%
Health Care 13.4%
Tax Obligation/General 13.3%
Water and Sewer 9.6%
Education and Civic Organizations 9.3%
Transportation 6.9%
Other 9.9%
Total 100%

 

Portfolio Credit Quality  
(% of total investment exposure)  
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed 26.1%
AA 47.7%
A 15.7%
BBB 5.6%
BB or Lower 4.7%
N/R (not rated) 0.2%
Total 100%

 

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NTX  
  Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund
  Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of August 31, 2017

Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.

Average Annual Total Returns as of August 31, 2017

 

  Cumulative   Average Annual  
  6-Month   1-Year 5-Year 10-Year  
NTX at Common Share NAV 4.98%   (0.87)% 4.16% 5.76%  
NTX at Common Share Price 3.79%   (3.28)% 1.40% 5.82%  
S&P Municipal Bond Texas Index 3.62%   0.80% 3.45% 4.86%  
S&P Municipal Bond Index 3.51%   0.92% 3.31% 4.65%  

Past performance is not predictive of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation  
(% of net assets)  
Long-Term Municipal Bonds 149.7%
Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.4%
Net Assets Plus Floating Rate Obligations & iMTP Shares, net of deferred offering costs 151.1%
Floating Rate Obligations (5.1)%
iMTP Shares, net of deferred offering costs (46.0)%
Net Assets 100%

 

Portfolio Composition  
(% of total investments)  
Tax Obligation/Limited 18.0%
Tax Obligation/General 15.4%
Transportation 15.1%
U.S. Guaranteed 11.7%
Water and Sewer 11.2%
Utilities 10.5%
Education and Civic Organizations 7.5%
Health Care 6.1%
Other 4.5%
Total 100%

 

Portfolio Credit Quality  
(% of total investment exposure)  
AAA/U.S. Guaranteed 31.6%
AA 32.8%
A 23.5%
BBB 9.4%
BB or Lower 2.4%
N/R (not rated) 0.3%
Total 100%

 

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NAZ    
  Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 149.3% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      MUNICIPAL BONDS – 149.3% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      Education and Civic Organizations – 29.0% (19.5% of Total Investments)            
$ 2,175   Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2016B, 5.000%, 7/01/47 7/26 at 100.00   AA $ 2,537,812  
  1,500   Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Green Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/41 7/25 at 100.00   AA   1,734,045  
  3,480   Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/43 7/22 at 100.00   AA   3,974,125  
  1,500   Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Series 2015D, 5.000%, 7/01/41 7/25 at 100.00   AA   1,734,045  
  2,515   Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, SPEED Revenue Bonds, Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development, Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/44 8/24 at 100.00   Aa3   2,915,514  
  2,240   Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 2015-XF0053, 15.570%, 6/01/42 (IF) 6/22 at 100.00   AA–   3,429,574  
  1,400   Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, SPEED Revenue Bonds, Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development, Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/01/21 No Opt. Call   Aa3   1,603,602  
  515   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017A, 5.125%, 7/01/37 7/26 at 100.00   BB   545,921  
  710   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Projects, Series 2017A, 5.000%, 7/01/42 7/27 at 100.00   AA–   802,975  
  415   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Projects, Series 2017B, 4.250%, 7/01/27 No Opt. Call   BB   416,805  
  2,000   Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 5/22 at 100.00   A   2,211,220  
  3,775   Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 5/20 at 100.00   A+   4,111,504  
  870   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Schools Projects, Series 2016, 5.000%, 7/01/36 7/26 at 100.00   BB+   902,651  
  355   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies Projects, Series 2017A , 5.000%, 7/01/37 7/27 at 100.00   AA–   414,729  
  2,095   McAllister Academic Village LLC, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Arizona State University Hassayampa Academic Village Project, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 7/01/37 7/26 at 100.00   AA–   2,391,736  
  1,875   Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/40 6/24 at 100.00   A+   2,108,606  
  910   Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/41 6/21 at 100.00   A+   1,009,964  
  70   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 7/01/46 7/25 at 100.00   BB   72,566  
  900   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Choice Academies Charter Schools Project, Series 2012, 5.625%, 9/01/42 9/22 at 100.00   BB+   954,801  
  750   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, fbo Brighter Choice Foundation Charter Middle Schools Project, Albany, New York, Series 2012, 7.500%, 7/01/42 (4) 7/22 at 100.00   N/R   262,508  
  800   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies Project, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 7/01/41 7/25 at 100.00   BBB–   863,352  
  500   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Project, Series 2014A, 6.750%, 7/01/44 7/24 at 100.00   Ba1   573,005  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Education and Civic Organizations (continued)            
      Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2015:            
$ 315   5.000%, 7/01/35 7/25 at 100.00   Ba1 $ 326,545  
  300   5.000%, 7/01/45 7/25 at 100.00   Ba1   307,602  
  650   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 7/01/41 7/26 at 100.00   Ba1   670,085  
  400   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Villa Montessori, Inc. Projects, Series 2015, 3.250%, 7/01/25 No Opt. Call   BBB–   403,508  
  1,995   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Eastern Kentucky University Project, Series 2016, 5.000%, 10/01/36 10/26 at 100.00   A2   2,277,751  
  3,675   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Rowan University Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42 (UB) (5) 6/22 at 100.00   A   3,992,888  
  200   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Desert Heights Charter School, Series 2014, 7.250%, 5/01/44 5/24 at 100.00   N/R   220,348  
      Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Champion Schools Project, Series 2017:            
  120   6.000%, 6/15/37 6/26 at 100.00   N/R   122,449  
  680   6.125%, 6/15/47 6/26 at 100.00   N/R   694,668  
  200   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Edkey Charter Schools Project, Series 2016, 5.250%, 7/01/36 7/26 at 100.00   BB   173,672  
  35   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, San Tan Montessori School Project, Series 2016, 6.500%, 2/01/48 2/24 at 100.00   N/R   35,956  
  745   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Carden Traditional Schools Project, Series 2012, 7.500%, 1/01/42 1/22 at 100.00   B   689,542  
  500   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster Schools Mesa Project, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 12/15/34 6/25 at 100.00   BB   492,005  
  730   Pinal County Community College District, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Central Arizona College, Series 2017, 5.000%, 7/01/35 – BAM Insured 7/26 at 100.00   AA   855,509  
  780   Student and Academic Services LLC, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Northern Arizona University Project, Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/39 – BAM Insured 6/24 at 100.00   AA   881,767  
  250   Sun Devil Energy LLC, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Arizona State University Project, Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/22 No Opt. Call   AA–   290,838  
      The Industrial Development Authority of the County of Maricopa, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Reid Traditional School Projects, Series 2016:            
  520   5.000%, 7/01/36 7/26 at 100.00   Baa3   555,157  
  300   5.000%, 7/01/47 7/26 at 100.00   Baa3   315,732  
  825   Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center, Inc. Project, Series 2011, 7.875%, 3/01/42 3/21 at 100.00   BB+   929,099  
  44,570   Total Education and Civic Organizations         49,806,181  
      Health Care – 14.2% (9.5% of Total Investments)            
  1,200   Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 1/01/44 1/24 at 100.00   AA–   1,350,708  
  5,100   Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 2/01/42 2/22 at 100.00   BBB+   5,444,809  
      Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals Project, Refunding Series 2014A:            
  3,005   5.000%, 12/01/39 12/24 at 100.00   A2   3,410,615  
  2,860   5.000%, 12/01/42 12/24 at 100.00   A2   3,236,061  
      Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Banner Health, Refunding Series 2016A:            
  1,250   5.000%, 1/01/32 1/27 at 100.00   AA–   1,492,575  
  1,000   5.000%, 1/01/35 1/27 at 100.00   AA–   1,179,560  
  2,000   5.000%, 1/01/38 1/27 at 100.00   AA–   2,342,980  

 

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NAZ Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

                   
  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Health Care (continued)            
$ 1,120   Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale Healthcare, Series 2006C. Re-offering, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – AGC Insured 9/20 at 100.00   AA $ 1,207,517  
  1,025   Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Series 2016, 5.000%, 8/01/36 8/26 at 100.00   Baa1   1,136,889  
      Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Series 2013A:            
  210   5.000%, 8/01/19 No Opt. Call   Baa1   224,225  
  1,000   5.250%, 8/01/33 8/23 at 100.00   Baa1   1,118,250  
      Yuma Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Series 2014A:            
  1,000   5.000%, 8/01/22 No Opt. Call   A–   1,155,820  
  1,000   5.250%, 8/01/32 8/24 at 100.00   A–   1,148,320  
  21,770   Total Health Care         24,448,329  
      Long-Term Care – 1.8% (1.2% of Total Investments)            
  370   Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Beatitudes Campus Project, Series 2006, 5.100%, 10/01/22 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   370,559  
  1,885   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, 3rd and Indian Road Assisted Living Project, Series 2016, 5.400%, 10/01/36 10/25 at 101.00   N/R   1,818,780  
  780   Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of Tempe Project, Refunding Series 2012A, 6.000%, 12/01/32 12/21 at 100.00   N/R   834,694  
  3,035   Total Long-Term Care         3,024,033  
      Tax Obligation/General – 16.3% (10.9% of Total Investments)            
  575   Buckeye Union High School District 201, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project, Refunding Series 2017, 5.000%, 7/01/35 – BAM Insured 7/27 at 100.00   AA   678,724  
      Casa Grande, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016B:            
  1,605   4.000%, 8/01/33 8/26 at 100.00   AA–   1,748,086  
  835   4.000%, 8/01/34 8/26 at 100.00   AA–   906,008  
  2,500   Chandler, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/01/24 No Opt. Call   AAA   3,082,700  
      Dysart Unified School District Number 89, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014:            
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/26 7/24 at 100.00   AAA   1,184,400  
  525   5.000%, 7/01/27 7/24 at 100.00   AAA   617,237  
  2,140   El Mirage, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/42 – AGM Insured 7/22 at 100.00   AA   2,373,838  
  1,000   Maricopa County Elementary School District 83 Cartwright, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Project 2010, Series 2011A, 5.375%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 7/21 at 100.00   AA   1,134,020  
  775   Maricopa County School District 79 Litchfield Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23 7/21 at 100.00   Aa2   887,197  
  300   Maricopa County Unified School District 60 Higley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project of 2013, Series 2016C, 4.000%, 7/01/33 – AGM Insured 7/26 at 100.00   AA   325,545  
  1,275   Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement & Project of 2011 Series 2017E, 5.000%, 7/01/33 7/27 at 100.00   Aa2   1,542,661  
      Mohave County Union High School District 2 Colorado River, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2017:            
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/34 7/27 at 100.00   Aa3   1,179,450  
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/36 7/27 at 100.00   Aa3   1,170,110  
  690   Northwest Fire District of Pima County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, 5.000%, 7/01/36 7/27 at 100.00   AA–   819,672  
  1,370   Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 7/21 at 100.00   AA   1,587,419  
  2,895   Pima County Unified School District 12 Sunnyside, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2011, Series 2014D, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – AGM Insured 7/24 at 100.00   AA   3,303,977  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/General (continued)            
$ 1,750   Pima County Unified School District 6 Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 7/21 at 100.00   A $ 1,988,525  
      Pinal County School District 4 Casa Grande Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School improvement Project 2016, Series 2017A:            
  620   5.000%, 7/01/34 – BAM Insured 7/27 at 100.00   AA   731,259  
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/35 – BAM Insured 7/27 at 100.00   AA   1,174,770  
      Western Maricopa Education Center District 402, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2012, Series 2014B:            
  715   4.500%, 7/01/33 7/24 at 100.00   AA–   798,576  
  665   4.500%, 7/01/34 7/24 at 100.00   AA–   740,531  
  24,235   Total Tax Obligation/General         27,974,705  
      Tax Obligation/Limited – 30.5% (20.4% of Total Investments)            
  2,310   Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility Project, Refunding Senior Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/36 7/22 at 100.00   A1   2,495,816  
  1,250   Arizona State Transportation Board, Highway Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 7/01/35 7/26 at 100.00   AAA   1,500,663  
  275   Buckeye, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Refunding Series 2016, 4.000%, 7/01/36 7/26 at 100.00   AA–   292,892  
  1,000   Buckeye, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Series 2015, 5.000%, 7/01/37 7/25 at 100.00   AA   1,138,660  
  135   Cahava Springs Revitalization District, Cave Creek, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2017A, 7.000%, 7/01/41 7/27 at 100.00   N/R   139,882  
  1,210   Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015, 5.000%, 7/15/39 7/25 at 100.00   N/R   1,221,531  
  492   Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 1, Series 2013, 5.250%, 7/01/38 7/23 at 100.00   N/R   511,099  
      Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007:            
  418   5.700%, 7/01/27 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   418,477  
  448   5.800%, 7/01/32 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   448,372  
  655   Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, 5.000%, 7/15/32 – AGM Insured 7/27 at 100.00   AA   763,154  
  458   Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   459,594  
      Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012:            
  345   5.000%, 7/15/27 – BAM Insured 7/22 at 100.00   AA   376,002  
  1,085   5.000%, 7/15/31 – BAM Insured 7/22 at 100.00   AA   1,161,297  
  500   Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, 4.000%, 7/15/36 – BAM Insured 7/26 at 100.00   AA   527,900  
  1,000   Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, 5.000%, 7/15/37 – BAM Insured 7/27 at 100.00   AA   1,145,830  
  425   Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 11, Series 2017, 5.200%, 7/01/37 7/27 at 100.00   N/R   444,622  
  600   Goodyear Community Facilities Utilities District 1, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 4.000%, 7/15/32 7/26 at 100.00   A1   650,802  
  1,500   Goodyear, Arizona, Community Facilities General District 1, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/15/23 No Opt. Call   A–   1,709,700  
  1,500   Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2015D, 5.000%, 11/15/39 11/25 at 100.00   A   1,618,110  
      Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A:            
  510   5.000%, 1/01/31 1/22 at 100.00   A   540,911  
  200   5.125%, 1/01/42 1/22 at 100.00   A   209,712  
  1,500   Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2012B-1, 5.000%, 1/01/37 1/22 at 100.00   A   1,569,990  
  1,250   Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 12/01/46 12/26 at 100.00   BBB+   1,376,238  

 

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NAZ Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
$ 1,425   Marana, Arizona, Pledged Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/01/33 7/23 at 100.00   AA $ 1,628,020  
  115   Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 7/18 at 100.00   BBB–   117,969  
  200   Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 2, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, 5.000%, 7/15/31 7/26 at 100.00   BBB–   216,358  
  300   Page, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/26 7/21 at 100.00   AA–   335,166  
  400   Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   373,792  
  1,010   Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Transit Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Light Rail Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/01/20 No Opt. Call   AA   1,123,474  
  2,500   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, JMF-Higley 2012 LLC Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 12/22 at 100.00   A   2,733,475  
  580   Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Arizona, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Mesa Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 7/22 at 100.00   AA+   639,491  
  565   Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured 11/17 at 100.00   BBB–   565,938  
  1,000   Pinal County, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Obligations, Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/33 8/24 at 100.00   AA   1,148,280  
      Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016:            
  540   4.000%, 8/01/34 8/26 at 100.00   AA   581,963  
  545   4.000%, 8/01/36 8/26 at 100.00   AA   582,071  
  1,000   Regional Public Transportation Authority, Arizona, Transportation Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Maricopa County Public Transportation Fund Series 2014, 5.250%, 7/01/22 No Opt. Call   AA+   1,191,700  
      San Luis, Arizona, Pledged Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014A:            
  1,400   5.000%, 7/01/34 – BAM Insured 7/24 at 100.00   AA   1,597,778  
  2,100   5.000%, 7/01/38 – BAM Insured 7/24 at 100.00   AA   2,379,867  
  3,000   Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24 No Opt. Call   AAA   3,689,370  
  1,320   Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, 5.000%, 7/01/36 7/27 at 100.00   AAA   1,602,216  
  1,570   Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   1,570,848  
      Tempe, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016:            
  310   5.000%, 7/01/28 7/26 at 100.00   AAA   380,029  
  600   5.000%, 7/01/31 7/26 at 100.00   AAA   721,374  
  4,000   Tempe, Arizona, Transit Excise Tax Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/37 7/22 at 100.00   AAA   4,597,880  
  1,750   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2012A, 4.000%, 10/01/22 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   AA   1,819,493  
  750   Vistancia West Community Facilities District, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, 3.250%, 7/15/25 7/21 at 100.00   N/R   730,470  
  1,346   Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   1,312,417  
  47,392   Total Tax Obligation/Limited         52,360,693  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Transportation – 5.1% (3.4% of Total Investments)            
$ 180   Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40 7/20 at 100.00   A+ $ 197,620  
      Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2015A:            
  910   5.000%, 7/01/40 7/25 at 100.00   A+   1,043,015  
  2,185   5.000%, 7/01/45 7/25 at 100.00   A+   2,491,250  
      Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2013:            
  1,785   5.000%, 7/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 7/23 at 100.00   AA–   2,029,938  
  2,215   5.000%, 7/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 7/23 at 100.00   AA–   2,502,219  
  395   Virgin Islands Port Authority, Marine Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014B, 5.000%, 9/01/44 9/24 at 100.00   BBB   408,762  
  7,670   Total Transportation         8,672,804  
      U.S. Guaranteed – 24.5% (16.4% of Total Investments) (6)            
  5,730   Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   AA– (6)   5,821,735  
  1,025   Arizona State Transportation Board, Highway Revenue Bonds, Refunding Subordinate Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/36 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   AA+ (6)   1,177,551  
  1,265   Gila County Unified School District 10 Payson, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, Project 2006, Series 2008B, 5.750%, 7/01/28 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) 7/18 at 100.00   Aa3 (6)   1,317,434  
  1,665   Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) 12/17 at 100.00   N/R (6)   1,682,849  
  1,200   Maricopa County Unified School District 95 Queen Creek, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/27 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) – AGM Insured 7/18 at 100.00   Aa3 (6)   1,241,868  
  960   Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 (Pre-refunded 7/15/18) 7/18 at 100.00   N/R (6)   1,014,230  
  585   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies – Veritas Project, Series 2012, 6.300%, 7/01/42 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   BB+ (6)   696,682  
  1,045   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Painted Rock Academy Charter School Project, Series 2012A, 7.500%, 7/01/42 (Pre-refunded 7/01/20) 7/20 at 100.00   N/R (6)   1,231,365  
      Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Education Center Project, Series 2010:            
  745   6.000%, 6/01/40 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) 6/19 at 100.00   BB+ (6)   809,949  
  550   6.100%, 6/01/45 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) 6/19 at 100.00   BB+ (6)   598,901  
  1,000   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) 7/18 at 100.00   Baa3 (6)   1,046,720  
  1,000   Pima County Unified School District 8 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2008 Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29 (Pre-refunded 7/01/20) 7/20 at 100.00   A+ (6)   1,124,000  
  1,800   Pinal County Electrical District 3, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.250%, 7/01/36 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   A (6)   2,084,760  
  4,530   Pinal County Unified School District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008C, 5.250%, 7/01/28 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) 7/18 at 100.00   A (6)   4,698,607  
  2,500   Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 2016-XL0016, 15.770%, 1/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) (IF) (5) 1/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (6)   2,645,200  
  5,000   Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36 (Pre-refunded 7/01/20) 7/20 at 100.00   AAA   5,566,198  
      Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999:            
  1,310   5.000%, 7/01/32 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   AAA   1,503,893  
  1,360   5.000%, 7/01/33 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   AAA   1,561,294  
  1,705   5.000%, 7/01/34 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   AAA   1,957,357  

 

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NAZ Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      U.S. Guaranteed (6) (continued)            
$ 2,585   University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 7/01/39 (Pre-refunded 7/01/21) 7/21 at 100.00   N/R (6) $ 3,061,260  
      University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2013:            
  200   5.000%, 7/01/19 (ETM) No Opt. Call   N/R (6)   214,874  
  800   5.000%, 7/01/20 (ETM) No Opt. Call   N/R (6)   889,640  
  38,560   Total U.S. Guaranteed         41,946,367  
      Utilities – 15.4% (10.3% of Total Investments)            
  1,495   Apache County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 20102A, 4.500%, 3/01/30 3/22 at 100.00   A–   1,629,894  
  1,500   Arizona Power Authority, Special Obligation Power Resource Revenue Refunding Crossover Bonds, Hoover Project, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/17 No Opt. Call   Aa1   1,505,610  
  1,000   Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 10/01/39 10/24 at 100.00   AA   1,119,300  
  4,310   Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 6/20 at 100.00   Aa3   4,691,435  
  695   Pinal County Electrical District 3, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 7/01/35 7/26 at 100.00   A   813,894  
  1,500   Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 12/01/36 6/25 at 100.00   Aa1   1,773,090  
      Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007:            
  4,500   5.500%, 12/01/29 No Opt. Call   BBB+   5,604,028  
  5,665   5.000%, 12/01/37 No Opt. Call   BBB+   6,917,983  
  2,370   Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 12/17 at 100.00   N/R   2,281,694  
  23,035   Total Utilities         26,336,928  
      Water and Sewer – 12.5% (8.4% of Total Investments)            
  1,000   Central Arizona Water Conservation District, Arizona, Water Delivery O&M Revenue Bonds, Series 2016, 5.000%, 1/01/36 1/26 at 100.00   AA+   1,171,390  
  500   Glendale, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/28 7/22 at 100.00   AA   584,850  
  1,235   Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Refunding Subordinate Lien Series 2016, 5.000%, 7/01/45 – AGM Insured 7/26 at 100.00   AA   1,421,238  
  2,855   Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/39 7/20 at 100.00   A+   3,192,261  
  500   Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Subordinate Lien Series 2011, 5.500%, 7/01/41 7/21 at 100.00   AA   569,115  
  545   Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.250%, 7/01/33 7/23 at 100.00   A–   603,081  
  1,125   Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/36 – AGM Insured 7/25 at 100.00   AA   1,296,248  
  1,135   Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/01/29 7/24 at 100.00   AA+   1,360,661  
  2,000   Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2014A, 5.000%, 7/01/39 7/24 at 100.00   AAA   2,342,360  
      Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2001:            
  1,250   5.500%, 7/01/21 – FGIC Insured No Opt. Call   AAA   1,459,463  
  1,040   5.500%, 7/01/22 – FGIC Insured No Opt. Call   AAA   1,251,557  
  1,500   Pima County, Arizona, Sewer System Revenue Obligations, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/26 7/22 at 100.00   AA   1,752,270  
  1,000   Pima County, Arizona, Sewer System Revenue Obligations, Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/01/22 No Opt. Call   AA   1,181,020  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Water and Sewer (continued)            
      Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:            
$ 740   4.700%, 4/01/22 10/17 at 100.00   A+ $ 742,279  
  1,970   4.900%, 4/01/32 10/17 at 100.00   A+   1,972,738  
  500   Tucson, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/23 No Opt. Call   AA   599,405  
  18,895   Total Water and Sewer         21,499,936  
$ 229,162   Total Long-Term Investments (cost $237,898,398)         256,069,976  
      Floating Rate Obligations – (1.6)%         (2,755,000 )
      Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs – (51.5)% (7)         (88,284,119 )
      Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.8%         6,500,033  
      Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%       $ 171,530,890  

 

(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2) Optional Call Provisions: 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) For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. 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) As of, or subsequent to, the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has ceased accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(5) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(6) 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. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(7) Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs as a percentage of Total Investments is 34.5%.
ETM Escrowed to maturity.
IF Inverse floating rate security issued by a tender option bond (“TOB”) trust, the interest rate on which varies inversely with the Securities Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) short-term rates, which resets weekly, or a similar short-term rate, and is reduced by the expenses related to the TOB trust.
UB Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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  Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 156.0% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      MUNICIPAL BONDS – 156.0% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      Consumer Staples – 4.9% (3.1% of Total Investments)            
$ 7,100   Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2007A, 6.000%, 6/01/34 11/17 at 100.00   B– $ 7,099,361  
  8,650   Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.875%, 6/01/42 6/18 at 100.00   B2   8,810,370  
  15,750   Total Consumer Staples         15,909,731  
      Education and Civic Organizations – 30.3% (19.4% of Total Investments)            
  1,220   Central Michigan University Board of Trustees, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 10/01/39 10/24 at 100.00   Aa3   1,394,704  
  1,000   Conner Creek Academy East, Michigan, Public School Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.250%, 11/01/36 11/17 at 100.00   B   713,460  
  1,255   Detroit Community High School, Michigan, Public School Academy Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.750%, 11/01/30 11/17 at 100.00   B–   814,344  
      Eastern Michigan University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A:            
  1,100   5.000%, 3/01/33 – BAM Insured 3/27 at 100.00   AA   1,294,612  
  2,270   5.000%, 3/01/36 – BAM Insured 3/27 at 100.00   AA   2,644,913  
  2,250   Ferris State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 10/01/41 10/26 at 100.00   A1   2,603,475  
  500   Grand Valley State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014B, 5.000%, 12/01/28 12/24 at 100.00   A+   584,775  
  990   Michigan Finance Authority, Public School Academy Revenue Bonds, Detroit Service Learning Academy Project, Refunding Series 2011, 7.000%, 10/01/31 10/21 at 100.00   BB–   991,653  
      Michigan Higher Education Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Kettering University, Series 2001:            
  865   5.500%, 9/01/17 – AMBAC Insured 8/17 at 100.00   N/R   865,000  
  1,170   5.000%, 9/01/26 – AMBAC Insured 9/17 at 100.00   N/R   1,170,550  
  240   Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, American Montessori Academy, Series 2007, 6.500%, 12/01/37 12/17 at 100.00   N/R   240,888  
  5,000   Michigan State University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010C, 5.000%, 2/15/40 2/20 at 100.00   AA+   5,398,600  
  7,790   Michigan State University, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 8/15/41 8/23 at 100.00   AA+   9,005,940  
  3,690   Michigan Technological University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34 10/21 at 100.00   A1   4,150,106  
      Oakland University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2016:            
  1,400   5.000%, 3/01/41 3/26 at 100.00   A1   1,607,578  
  4,000   5.000%, 3/01/47 3/26 at 100.00   A1   4,567,280  
  810   Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A, 5.000%, 7/01/35 7/26 at 100.00   A1   937,583  
      University of Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A:            
  2,000   5.000%, 4/01/34 4/27 at 100.00   AAA   2,435,120  
  2,000   5.000%, 4/01/35 4/27 at 100.00   AAA   2,429,400  
  1,065   5.000%, 4/01/36 4/27 at 100.00   AAA   1,290,620  
  2,000   5.000%, 4/01/42 4/27 at 100.00   AAA   2,389,820  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Education and Civic Organizations (continued)            
$ 4,000   University of Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 4/01/44 4/24 at 100.00   AAA $ 4,640,320  
  5,000   University of Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, 5.000%, 4/01/46 4/26 at 100.00   AAA   5,863,150  
      University of Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2015:            
  5,735   5.000%, 4/01/40 (UB) (4) 4/26 at 100.00   AAA   6,768,333  
  9,600   5.000%, 4/01/46 (UB) (4) 4/26 at 100.00   AAA   11,257,248  
  2,780   Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008, 5.000%, 11/15/35 – AGM Insured 11/18 at 100.00   Aa3   2,903,571  
  5,160   Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A, 5.000%, 11/15/32 5/26 at 100.00   Aa3   6,035,755  
  3,700   Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 11/15/40 11/23 at 100.00   Aa3   4,136,008  
  525   Western Michigan University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/15/31 11/21 at 100.00   A1   588,693  
      Western Michigan University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013:            
  750   5.250%, 11/15/33 – AGM Insured 11/23 at 100.00   AA   862,268  
  4,250   5.000%, 11/15/39 – AGM Insured 11/23 at 100.00   AA   4,755,920  
      Western Michigan University, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A:            
  1,500   5.000%, 11/15/40 5/25 at 100.00   A1   1,695,045  
  850   5.000%, 11/15/45 5/25 at 100.00   A1   955,570  
  86,465   Total Education and Civic Organizations         97,992,302  
      Health Care – 23.1% (14.8% of Total Investments)            
  2,000   County of Calhoun Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Oaklawn Hospital, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 2/15/47 2/27 at 100.00   BBB–   2,107,800  
  4,000   Grand Traverse County Hospital Financial Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Munson Healthcare, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 7/21 at 100.00   AA–   4,492,560  
      Kent Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Spectrum Health System, Refunding Series 2011C:            
  5,500   5.000%, 1/15/31 1/22 at 100.00   AA   6,027,725  
  2,000   5.000%, 1/15/42 1/22 at 100.00   AA   2,156,740  
  1,780   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Beaumont Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 8/01/32 8/24 at 100.00   A1   2,028,257  
  5,010   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 11/15/41 11/26 at 100.00   A   5,659,947  
  4,850   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, MidMichigan Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/39 6/24 at 100.00   A+   5,505,090  
  3,930   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Oakwood Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/31 8/23 at 100.00   A1   4,442,629  
  6,060   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sparrow Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/15/45 5/25 at 100.00   A+   6,812,652  
  3,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sparrow Obligated Group, Series 2012, 5.000%, 11/15/42 11/22 at 100.00   A+   3,309,870  
  5,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2016MI, 5.000%, 12/01/45 6/26 at 100.00   AA–   5,710,600  
  1,900   Michigan Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2017MI, 5.000%, 12/01/30 6/27 at 100.00   AA–   2,262,311  
      Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Oakwood Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2012:            
  1,000   5.000%, 11/01/25 11/22 at 100.00   A1   1,143,530  
  1,000   5.000%, 11/01/26 11/22 at 100.00   A1   1,136,610  
  3,750   5.000%, 11/01/42 11/22 at 100.00   A1   4,106,325  
  9,615   Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/01/39 12/21 at 100.00   AA–   10,855,526  

 

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NUM Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Health Care (continued)            
$ 1,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Series 2009C, 5.000%, 12/01/48 6/22 at 100.00   AA– $ 1,080,940  
  5,380   Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2014D, 5.000%, 9/01/39 3/24 at 100.00   A1   6,001,067  
  66,775   Total Health Care         74,840,179  
      Housing/Multifamily – 2.8% (1.8% of Total Investments)            
  2,675   Michigan Housing Development Authority, FNMA Limited Obligation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Parkview Place Apartments, Series 2002A, 5.550%, 12/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 12/20 at 101.00   AA   2,900,208  
  1,405   Michigan Housing Development Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1988A, 3.875%, 11/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 10/17 at 100.00   AA   1,407,810  
  1,825   Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/35 10/20 at 100.00   AA   1,944,446  
  1,725   Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A-2, 4.625%, 10/01/41 4/22 at 100.00   AA   1,796,829  
  1,000   Michigan Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2012D, 4.000%, 10/01/42 4/22 at 100.00   AA   1,041,630  
  8,630   Total Housing/Multifamily         9,090,923  
      Tax Obligation/General – 31.7% (20.3% of Total Investments)            
  2,310   Ann Arbor Public School District, Washtenaw County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 5/01/29 5/22 at 100.00   Aa1   2,681,725  
  840   Ann Arbor Public School District, Washtenaw County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2015, 5.000%, 5/01/24 No Opt. Call   Aa2   1,012,444  
  895   Bloomfield Township, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 5/01/28 5/26 at 100.00   AAA   1,094,639  
      Byron Center Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2017I:            
  2,250   5.000%, 5/01/43 5/27 at 100.00   AA–   2,600,573  
  2,195   5.000%, 5/01/47 5/27 at 100.00   AA–   2,529,079  
      Byron Center Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012:            
  1,000   4.000%, 5/01/32 5/21 at 100.00   AA–   1,046,850  
  500   4.000%, 5/01/33 5/21 at 100.00   AA–   521,465  
  1,135   Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2014, 5.000%, 5/01/39 5/24 at 100.00   AA–   1,291,766  
  875   Charlotte Public School District, Easton County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 5/01/20 No Opt. Call   AA–   963,375  
      Comstock Park Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2011B:            
  1,200   5.500%, 5/01/36 5/21 at 100.00   AA–   1,355,928  
  2,190   5.500%, 5/01/41 5/21 at 100.00   AA–   2,474,569  
      Grand Rapids and Kent County Joint Building Authority, Michigan, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Devos Place Project, Series 2001:            
  8,900   0.000%, 12/01/25 No Opt. Call   AAA   7,422,956  
  3,000   0.000%, 12/01/26 No Opt. Call   AAA   2,414,340  
  100   0.000%, 12/01/27 No Opt. Call   AAA   77,957  
  4,305   0.000%, 12/01/29 No Opt. Call   AAA   3,146,051  
      Grand Rapids Building Authority, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2011:            
  560   5.000%, 10/01/28 10/21 at 100.00   AA   639,850  
  500   5.000%, 10/01/30 10/21 at 100.00   AA   570,605  
  500   5.000%, 10/01/31 10/21 at 100.00   AA   568,685  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/General (continued)            
      Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding School Building & Site Series 2016:            
$ 1,700   5.000%, 5/01/24 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   AA $ 2,058,122  
  4,205   5.000%, 5/01/28 – AGM Insured 5/26 at 100.00   AA   5,116,980  
  1,000   5.000%, 5/01/38 – AGM Insured 5/26 at 100.00   AA   1,150,770  
      Kalamazoo County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Juvenile Home Facilities Series 2017:            
  300   5.000%, 4/01/27 No Opt. Call   AA+   374,208  
  1,675   5.000%, 4/01/30 4/27 at 100.00   AA+   2,039,832  
      Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Capital Improvement Series 2016:            
  1,000   5.000%, 6/01/31 6/26 at 100.00   AAA   1,208,450  
  1,445   5.000%, 6/01/34 6/26 at 100.00   AAA   1,723,524  
  1,000   5.000%, 6/01/35 6/26 at 100.00   AAA   1,190,150  
      Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Capital Improvement Series 2017A:            
  1,570   5.000%, 6/01/36 6/27 at 100.00   AAA   1,894,111  
  1,650   5.000%, 6/01/37 6/27 at 100.00   AAA   1,985,891  
  1,025   Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2015, 5.000%, 1/01/34 1/25 at 100.00   AAA   1,193,449  
  3,440   Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Limited Tax Series 2015, 5.000%, 1/01/31 1/25 at 100.00   AAA   4,073,579  
      Lake Saint Claire Clean Water Drain Drainage District, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013:            
  1,000   5.000%, 10/01/25 10/23 at 100.00   AA+   1,181,380  
  1,020   5.000%, 10/01/26 10/23 at 100.00   AA+   1,198,265  
  1,000   L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 5/01/23 No Opt. Call   AA–   1,190,460  
      Lansing School District, Ingham County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016I:            
  1,345   5.000%, 5/01/26 No Opt. Call   AA–   1,645,446  
  2,245   5.000%, 5/01/33 5/26 at 100.00   AA–   2,607,029  
  2,085   5.000%, 5/01/38 5/26 at 100.00   AA–   2,380,570  
  2,200   5.000%, 5/01/41 5/26 at 100.00   AA–   2,501,136  
  4,000   Michigan State, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Program, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/22 12/21 at 100.00   Aa1   4,627,880  
  1,950   Michigan State, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Program, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 12/01/28 12/25 at 100.00   Aa1   2,368,958  
  1,000   Michigan State, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Program, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 12/01/28 12/24 at 100.00   Aa1   1,212,330  
  2,500   Montrose School District, Michigan, School Building and Site Bonds, Series 1997, 6.000%, 5/01/22 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   Aa2   2,790,825  
  2,945   Muskegon Community College District, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Community Facility Series 2013I, 5.000%, 5/01/38 – BAM Insured 5/24 at 100.00   AA   3,410,104  
      Muskegon County, Michigan, General Obligation Wastewater Bonds, Management System 1, Refunding Series 2015:            
  1,350   5.000%, 11/01/33 11/25 at 100.00   AA   1,560,087  
  1,730   5.000%, 11/01/36 11/25 at 100.00   AA   1,980,245  
      Port Huron, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Capital Improvement Series 2011:            
  1,585   5.000%, 10/01/31 – AGM Insured 10/21 at 100.00   AA   1,796,677  
  640   5.250%, 10/01/37 – AGM Insured 10/21 at 100.00   AA   726,880  
      Port Huron, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B:            
  530   5.000%, 10/01/31 – AGM Insured 10/21 at 100.00   AA   594,973  
  800   5.250%, 10/01/40 – AGM Insured 10/21 at 100.00   AA   907,920  

 

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NUM Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/General (continued)            
$ 500   Rockford Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 5/01/19 No Opt. Call   AA– $ 532,715  
  625   Royal Oak City School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 5/01/20 No Opt. Call   Aa2   689,863  
  1,435   South Haven Public Schools, Van Buren County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 5/01/41 – BAM Insured 5/24 at 100.00   AA   1,613,643  
  550   Troy School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 5/01/26 5/25 at 100.00   AA   670,967  
  1,600   Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2014, 5.000%, 5/01/40 11/23 at 100.00   Aa1   1,820,368  
  2,590   West Bloomfield School District, Oakland County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2017, 5.000%, 5/01/36 – AGM Insured 5/27 at 100.00   AA   3,033,641  
  1,390   Williamston Community School District, Michigan, Unlimited Tax General Obligation QSBLF Bonds, Series 1996, 5.500%, 5/01/25 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   Aa2   1,594,942  
  1,475   Willow Run Community Schools, Washtenaw County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 4.500%, 5/01/31 – AGM Insured 5/21 at 100.00   AA   1,616,231  
  93,355   Total Tax Obligation/General         102,675,458  
      Tax Obligation/Limited – 12.6% (8.1% of Total Investments)            
  2,200   Lansing Township Downtown Development Authority, Ingham County, Michigan, Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.950%, 2/01/42 2/24 at 103.00   N/R   2,441,538  
      Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Local Project, Series 2014H-1:            
  1,240   5.000%, 10/01/20 10/19 at 100.00   AA–   1,331,983  
  2,000   5.000%, 10/01/24 10/23 at 100.00   AA–   2,351,720  
  2,000   5.000%, 10/01/25 10/24 at 100.00   AA–   2,369,020  
  11,025   5.000%, 10/01/39 10/24 at 100.00   AA–   12,377,544  
  4,000   Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Refunding Series 2015-I, 5.000%, 4/15/38 10/25 at 100.00   Aa2   4,607,000  
  1,500   Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Refunding Series 2016-I, 5.000%, 4/15/41 10/26 at 100.00   Aa2   1,730,055  
      Michigan State Trunk Line Fund Bonds, Series 2011:            
  1,100   5.000%, 11/15/24 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   1,266,155  
  1,750   5.000%, 11/15/29 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   2,009,683  
  1,605   5.000%, 11/15/31 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   1,831,064  
  1,160   4.000%, 11/15/32 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   1,238,590  
  1,970   5.000%, 11/15/36 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   2,231,990  
  1,370   Michigan State Trunk Line Fund Refunding Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/15/22 No Opt. Call   AA+   1,632,314  
      Michigan State, Comprehensive Transportation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015:            
  1,065   5.000%, 11/15/19 No Opt. Call   AA+   1,161,170  
  1,950   5.000%, 11/15/29 11/24 at 100.00   AA+   2,355,776  
  35,935   Total Tax Obligation/Limited         40,935,602  
      Transportation – 3.0% (1.9% of Total Investments)            
  4,500   Wayne County Airport Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) No Opt. Call   A   5,141,340  
  4,000   Wayne County Airport Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 12/01/42 – AGM Insured 12/22 at 100.00   AA   4,410,280  
  8,500   Total Transportation         9,551,620  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      U.S. Guaranteed – 19.7% (12.6% of Total Investments) (5)            
$ 2,200   Ann Arbor, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Court & Police Facilities Capital Improvement Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/38 (Pre-refunded 5/01/18) 5/18 at 100.00   AA+ (5) $ 2,261,996  
  425   Detroit, Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien Series 2006A, 5.500%, 7/01/36 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) – BHAC Insured 7/18 at 100.00   AA+ (5)   441,482  
  1,190   Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 1/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (5)   1,206,874  
  2,605   Grand Rapids, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 5.100%, 1/01/39 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) – AGC Insured 1/19 at 100.00   AA (5)   2,752,157  
  1,800   Jackson County Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Allegiance Health, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 6/01/37 (Pre-refunded 6/01/20) – AGM Insured 6/20 at 100.00   AA (5)   1,995,480  
      Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan, Steam and Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A:            
  390   5.000%, 7/01/28 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) 7/18 at 100.00   AA– (5)   403,705  
  8,250   5.000%, 7/01/32 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) 7/18 at 100.00   AA– (5)   8,539,904  
  5,505   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   N/R (5)   6,458,026  
  35   Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/01/39 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21) 12/21 at 100.00   N/R (5)   40,678  
      Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:            
  430   5.000%, 10/01/23 (Pre-refunded 10/01/17) 10/17 at 100.00   N/R (5)   431,535  
  1,775   5.000%, 10/01/24 (Pre-refunded 10/01/17) 10/17 at 100.00   N/R (5)   1,781,337  
      Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2010:            
  390   5.000%, 10/01/26 (Pre-refunded 10/01/20) 10/20 at 100.00   AAA   437,818  
  475   5.000%, 10/01/30 (Pre-refunded 10/01/20) 10/20 at 100.00   AAA   533,240  
      Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Henry Ford Health System, Refunding Series 2009:            
  150   5.000%, 11/15/20 (Pre-refunded 11/15/19) 11/19 at 100.00   A (5)   163,304  
  7,300   5.750%, 11/15/39 (Pre-refunded 11/15/19) 11/19 at 100.00   A (5)   8,066,719  
  4,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, MidMichigan Obligated Group, Series 2009A, 5.875%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) – AGC Insured 6/19 at 100.00   AA+ (5)   4,348,240  
  3,415   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, St. John’s Health System, Series 1998A, 5.000%, 5/15/28 – AMBAC Insured (ETM) 11/17 at 100.00   Aaa   3,674,608  
  1,000   Michigan State, General Obligation Bonds, Environmental Program, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 11/01/25 (Pre-refunded 5/01/19) 5/19 at 100.00   Aa1 (5)   1,076,900  
  750   Plainwell Community Schools, Allegan County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/28 (Pre-refunded 5/01/18) – AGC Insured 5/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (5)   771,135  
  2,100   Rockford Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/33 (Pre-refunded 5/01/18) – AGM Insured 5/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (5)   2,158,317  
  3,640   Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2009W, 6.000%, 8/01/39 (Pre-refunded 8/01/19) 8/19 at 100.00   A1 (5)   3,989,840  
  1,500   Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39 (Pre-refunded 9/01/18) 9/18 at 100.00   Aaa   1,611,765  
  700   Saginaw, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.250%, 7/01/22 (Pre-refunded 7/01/18) – NPFG Insured 7/18 at 100.00   A (5)   725,935  
  350   South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Series 2009, 5.125%, 12/01/33 (Pre-refunded 12/01/19) – AGC Insured 12/19 at 100.00   AA (5)   382,844  

 

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NUM Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      U.S. Guaranteed (5) (continued)            
$ 3,600   Trenton Public Schools District, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site Series 2008, 5.000%, 5/01/34 (Pre-refunded 5/01/18) – AGM Insured 5/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (5) $ 3,700,944  
      Van Dyke Public Schools, Macomb County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, School Building & Site, Series 2008:            
  1,110   5.000%, 5/01/31 (Pre-refunded 5/01/18) – AGM Insured 5/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (5)   1,141,280  
  2,150   5.000%, 5/01/38 (Pre-refunded 5/01/18) – AGM Insured 5/18 at 100.00   Aa1 (5)   2,210,587  
  2,220   Wayne State University, Michigan, General Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008, 5.000%, 11/15/35 (Pre-refunded 11/15/18) – AGM Insured 11/18 at 100.00   Aa3 (5)   2,332,576  
  59,455   Total U.S. Guaranteed         63,639,226  
      Utilities – 11.9% (7.7% of Total Investments)            
      Holland, Michigan, Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A:            
  2,750   5.000%, 7/01/33 7/21 at 100.00   AA   3,104,475  
  6,020   5.000%, 7/01/39 7/21 at 100.00   AA   6,795,978  
      Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 2016-XF0394:            
  1,110   15.865%, 7/01/37 (IF) (4) 7/21 at 100.00   AA–   1,634,808  
  1,700   15.865%, 7/01/37 (IF) (4) 7/21 at 100.00   AA–   2,503,760  
      Marquette, Michigan, Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A:            
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/30 7/26 at 100.00   A   1,177,510  
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/31 7/26 at 100.00   A   1,171,930  
  75   5.000%, 7/01/32 7/26 at 100.00   A   87,639  
  1,000   5.000%, 7/01/33 7/26 at 100.00   A   1,163,420  
      Michigan Public Power Agency, AFEC Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A:            
  1,900   5.000%, 1/01/27 1/22 at 100.00   A2   2,084,034  
  4,530   5.000%, 1/01/43 1/22 at 100.00   A2   4,812,038  
      Michigan Public Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Combustion Turbine 1 Project, Refunding Series 2011:            
  1,760   5.000%, 1/01/24 – AGM Insured 1/21 at 100.00   AA   1,955,870  
  1,990   5.000%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured 1/21 at 100.00   AA   2,201,219  
  2,180   5.000%, 1/01/26 – AGM Insured 1/21 at 100.00   AA   2,399,461  
  290   5.000%, 1/01/27 – AGM Insured 1/21 at 100.00   AA   319,096  
  3,640   Michigan Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Detroit Edison Company, Series 1991BB, 7.000%, 5/01/21 – AMBAC Insured No Opt. Call   Aa3   4,351,584  
  2,700   Wyandotte, Michigan, Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 10/01/44 – BAM Insured 10/25 at 100.00   AA   2,911,896  
  33,645   Total Utilities         38,674,718  
      Water and Sewer – 16.0% (10.3% of Total Investments)            
  15   Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Second Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – AGM Insured 11/17 at 100.00   AA   15,048  
      Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Improvement & Refunding Series 2014:            
  1,000   5.000%, 1/01/32 1/24 at 100.00   Aa1   1,176,950  
  1,000   5.000%, 1/01/33 1/24 at 100.00   Aa1   1,173,050  
  1,000   5.000%, 1/01/34 1/24 at 100.00   Aa1   1,169,170  
  1,855   5.000%, 1/01/44 1/24 at 100.00   Aa1   2,141,468  
  1,005   Great Lakes Water Authority, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Second Lien Series 2016C, 5.000%, 7/01/32 7/26 at 100.00   A–   1,154,031  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Water and Sewer (continued)            
$ 6,245   Great Lakes Water Authority, Michigan, Water Supply Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2016C, 5.000%, 7/01/32 7/26 at 100.00   A $ 7,308,024  
      Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Local Project, Second Lien Series 2015C:            
  4,665   5.000%, 7/01/34 7/25 at 100.00   A–   5,245,979  
  1,070   5.000%, 7/01/35 7/25 at 100.00   A–   1,199,320  
      Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Water Supply System Local Project, Refunding Senior Loan Series 2014D-1:            
  1,500   5.000%, 7/01/35 – AGM Insured 7/24 at 100.00   AA   1,700,895  
  1,220   5.000%, 7/01/37 – AGM Insured 7/24 at 100.00   AA   1,378,539  
  3,340   Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Water Supply System Local Project, Series 2014D-2, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – AGM Insured 7/24 at 100.00   AA   3,894,540  
      Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water Series 2012:            
  2,000   5.000%, 10/01/31 10/22 at 100.00   AAA   2,342,420  
  1,135   5.000%, 10/01/32 10/22 at 100.00   AAA   1,325,691  
      Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water Subordinate Refunding Series 2013:            
  1,955   5.000%, 10/01/22 No Opt. Call   AAA   2,327,721  
  3,200   5.000%, 10/01/25 10/22 at 100.00   AAA   3,787,904  
  5,000   Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water Subordinate Refunding Series 2016B, 5.000%, 10/01/25 No Opt. Call   AAA   6,233,700  
  2,000   Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Clean Water, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 10/01/20 No Opt. Call   AAA   2,246,180  
  580   Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/19 11/17 at 100.00   AAA   582,042  
  170   Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 10/01/19 11/17 at 100.00   AAA   170,910  
  90   Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Drinking Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/23 11/17 at 100.00   AAA   90,311  
      Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:            
  70   5.000%, 10/01/23 10/17 at 100.00   AAA   70,248  
  225   5.000%, 10/01/24 10/17 at 100.00   AAA   228,479  
  1,000   North Kent Sewer Authority, Michigan, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 11/01/24 No Opt. Call   AA   1,207,850  
      Port Huron, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011:            
  500   5.250%, 10/01/31 10/21 at 100.00   A–   558,870  
  1,500   5.625%, 10/01/40 10/21 at 100.00   A–   1,700,970  
      Wyoming, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016:            
  210   5.000%, 6/01/26 No Opt. Call   Aa3   257,424  
  505   5.000%, 6/01/27 6/26 at 100.00   Aa3   611,979  
  550   5.000%, 6/01/28 6/26 at 100.00   Aa3   659,874  
  44,605   Total Water and Sewer         51,959,587  
$ 453,115   Total Long-Term Investments (cost $474,460,504)         505,269,346  
      Floating Rate Obligations – (3.8)%         (12,265,000 ) 
      Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs – (53.4)% (6)         (172,974,975 ) 
      Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.2%         3,856,102  
      Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%       $ 323,885,473  

 

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  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2) Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call 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) For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(5) Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6) Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs as a percentage of Total Investments is 34.2%.
ETM Escrowed to maturity.
IF Inverse floating rate security issued by a tender option bond (“TOB”) trust, the interest rate on which varies inversely with the Securities Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) short-term rates, which resets weekly, or a similar short-term rate, and is reduced by the expenses related to the TOB trust.
UB Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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  Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 148.6% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      MUNICIPAL BONDS – 148.6% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      Consumer Staples – 4.9% (3.3% of Total Investments)            
      Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:            
$ 15,035   5.125%, 6/01/24 11/17 at 100.00   B– $ 14,240,249  
  1,085   5.875%, 6/01/47 11/17 at 100.00   B–   1,041,079  
  16,120   Total Consumer Staples         15,281,328  
      Education and Civic Organizations – 13.9% (9.3% of Total Investments)            
      Lorain County Community College District, Ohio, General Receipts Revenue Bonds, Series 2017:            
  1,305   5.000%, 12/01/32 6/27 at 100.00   Aa2   1,559,501  
  1,200   5.000%, 12/01/33 6/27 at 100.00   Aa2   1,427,232  
  505   5.000%, 12/01/34 6/27 at 100.00   Aa2   597,309  
      Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Refunding Series 2014:            
  4,375   5.000%, 9/01/33 9/24 at 100.00   AA   5,055,138  
  2,500   4.000%, 9/01/39 9/24 at 100.00   AA   2,647,075  
  2,085   Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, 5.000%, 9/01/41 9/26 at 100.00   AA   2,431,444  
      Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2011:            
  130   5.000%, 9/01/33 9/21 at 100.00   AA   147,492  
  1,960   5.000%, 9/01/36 9/21 at 100.00   AA   2,211,527  
      Miami University of Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2012:            
  480   4.000%, 9/01/32 9/22 at 100.00   AA   518,333  
  1,000   4.000%, 9/01/33 9/22 at 100.00   AA   1,072,520  
      Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Denison University Project, Series 2012:            
  120   5.000%, 11/01/27 5/22 at 100.00   AA   139,890  
  590   5.000%, 11/01/32 5/22 at 100.00   AA   681,285  
  5,000   Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Revenue Bonds, University of Dayton, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 12/01/43 12/22 at 100.00   A+   5,661,200  
  1,000   Ohio University at Athens, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 12/01/39 12/22 at 100.00   Aa3   1,138,520  
  1,000   Tuscarawas County Economic Development and Finance Alliance, Ohio, Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ashland University, Refunding & Improvement Series 2015, 6.000%, 3/01/45 3/25 at 100.00   N/R   1,044,750  
  4,175   University of Cincinnati, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2016C, 5.000%, 6/01/46 6/26 at 100.00   AA–   4,813,232  
  7,580   Wright State University, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 5/01/31 – BAM Insured 5/21 at 100.00   AA   8,343,154  
      Youngstown State University, Ohio, General Receipts Bonds, Refunding Series 2017:            
  1,555   5.000%, 12/15/29 12/26 at 100.00   A+   1,818,215  
  1,670   5.000%, 12/15/30 12/26 at 100.00   A+   1,940,740  
  38,230   Total Education and Civic Organizations         43,248,557  
      Health Care – 20.0% (13.4% of Total Investments)            
  3,000   Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Improvement Series 2013, 5.000%, 11/15/38 5/23 at 100.00   AA–   3,394,680  
  1,950   Allen County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 6/01/38 6/20 at 100.00   AA–   2,108,340  
  2,335   Butler County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, UC Health, Series 2010, 5.500%, 11/01/40 11/20 at 100.00   A   2,583,724  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Health Care (continued)            
$ 3,125   Chillicothe, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project, Refunding & Improvement Series 2017, 5.000%, 12/01/47 12/27 at 100.00   A– $ 3,539,250  
  2,400   Fairfield County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Fairfield Medical Center Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 6/15/43 6/23 at 100.00   Baa2   2,554,680  
  250   Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, OhioHealth Corporation, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 11/15/41 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   273,225  
  4,480   Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, OhioHealth Corporation, Tender Option Bond Trust 2016-XL0004, 8.554%, 11/15/41 (IF) (4) 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   5,312,384  
  3,225   Hancock County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Series 2011A, 6.250%, 12/01/34 6/21 at 100.00   A2   3,658,892  
      Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2008D:            
  90   5.000%, 11/15/38 11/18 at 100.00   AA–   93,253  
  40   5.125%, 11/15/40 11/18 at 100.00   AA–   41,480  
  3,965   Lucas County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 11/15/41 11/21 at 100.00   AA–   4,589,369  
  820   Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southwest General Health Center Project, Refunding Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/01/41 8/21 at 100.00   A2   886,420  
      Montgomery County, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2004A:            
  2,730   5.000%, 5/01/30 11/17 at 100.00   BBB+   2,736,907  
  2,040   5.000%, 5/01/32 11/17 at 100.00   BBB+   2,045,018  
  6,105   Muskingum County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Genesis HealthCare System Obligated Group Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 2/15/44 2/23 at 100.00   BB+   6,377,100  
      Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series 2008A:            
  3,000   5.000%, 1/01/25 1/18 at 100.00   AA   3,042,750  
  240   5.250%, 1/01/33 1/18 at 100.00   AA   243,470  
  1,100   Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 1/01/38 1/22 at 100.00   AA   1,248,533  
      Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Summa Health System Project, Series 2010:            
  555   5.750%, 11/15/40 – AGM Insured 5/20 at 100.00   AA   607,070  
  1,520   5.250%, 11/15/40 – AGM Insured 5/20 at 100.00   AA   1,637,329  
      Ohio State, Hospital Revenue Bonds, University Hospitals Health System, Inc., Series 2013A:            
  1,000   5.000%, 1/15/28 1/23 at 100.00   A   1,133,920  
  2,000   5.000%, 1/15/29 1/23 at 100.00   A   2,257,060  
      State of Ohio, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Series 2017A:            
  1,765   5.000%, 1/01/30 1/28 at 100.00   AA   2,182,705  
  1,325   5.000%, 1/01/32 1/28 at 100.00   AA   1,615,520  
      Wood County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Wood County Hospital Project, Series 2012:            
  2,635   5.000%, 12/01/37 12/22 at 100.00   Baa3   2,755,973  
  4,920   5.000%, 12/01/42 12/22 at 100.00   Baa3   5,112,815  
  56,615   Total Health Care         62,031,867  
      Housing/Multifamily – 1.7% (1.2% of Total Investments)            
  245   Franklin County, Ohio, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Agler Project, Series 2002A, 5.550%, 5/20/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 11/17 at 100.00   Aaa   245,711  
  1,600   Montgomery County, Ohio, GNMA Guaranteed Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Canterbury Court Project, Series 2007, 5.500%, 10/20/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 10/17 at 103.00   Aa1   1,651,312  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Housing/Multifamily (continued)            
$ 3,390   Summit County Port Authority, Ohio, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Callis Tower Apartments Project, Series 2007, 5.250%, 9/20/47 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 9/17 at 102.00   Aa1 $ 3,461,597  
  5,235   Total Housing/Multifamily         5,358,620  
      Industrials – 1.9% (1.3% of Total Investments)            
  1,800   Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Common Bond Fund Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Christian Home Project, Series 2002C, 5.950%, 5/15/22 11/17 at 100.00   BBB+   1,806,588  
  3,495   Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio, Revenue Refunding Bonds, CSX Transportation Inc., Series 1992, 6.450%, 12/15/21 No Opt. Call   Baa1   4,188,932  
  1,600   Western Reserve Port Authority, Ohio, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds, Central Waste Inc., Series 2007A, 6.350%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5) 7/19 at 100.00   N/R   16  
  6,895   Total Industrials         5,995,536  
      Long-Term Care – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments)            
  895   Franklin County, Ohio, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, Improvement Series 2010A, 5.625%, 7/01/26 7/20 at 100.00   BBB–   965,795  
  2,220   Montgomery County, Ohio, Health Care and Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Saint Leonard, Refunding & improvement Series 2010, 6.625%, 4/01/40 4/20 at 100.00   BBB–   2,379,352  
  3,115   Total Long-Term Care         3,345,147  
      Tax Obligation/General – 19.7% (13.3% of Total Investments)            
  1,140   Columbia Local School District, Lorain County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Improvement Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/01/39 – AGM Insured 11/21 at 100.00   A2   1,238,416  
      Columbus City School District, Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2006:            
  4,310   0.000%, 12/01/27 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   AA+   3,306,503  
  5,835   0.000%, 12/01/28 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   AA+   4,317,608  
  2,250   Columbus, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Various Purpose Series 2016-3, 5.000%, 2/15/28 2/27 at 100.00   AAA   2,826,990  
      Dublin, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Various Purpose Series 2015:            
  725   5.000%, 12/01/26 12/25 at 100.00   Aaa   905,300  
  900   5.000%, 12/01/32 12/25 at 100.00   Aaa   1,084,626  
  1,000   5.000%, 12/01/34 12/25 at 100.00   Aaa   1,195,990  
  1,730   Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 6/01/31 12/23 at 100.00   AAA   2,073,924  
      Gallia County Local School District, Gallia and Jackson Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding School Improvement Series 2014:            
  1,260   5.000%, 11/01/30 11/24 at 100.00   Aa2   1,467,106  
  1,540   5.000%, 11/01/31 11/24 at 100.00   Aa2   1,788,941  
      Greenville City School District, Drake County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2013:            
  555   5.250%, 1/01/38 1/22 at 100.00   AA   622,627  
  1,355   5.250%, 1/01/41 1/22 at 100.00   AA   1,515,947  
  1,355   Grove City, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Construction & Improvement Series 2009, 5.125%, 12/01/36 12/19 at 100.00   Aa1   1,452,939  
  2,160   Kenston Local School District, Geauga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 0.000%, 12/01/21 No Opt. Call   Aa1   2,038,802  
      Middletown City School District, Butler County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2007:            
  3,625   5.250%, 12/01/28 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   A2   4,506,854  
  4,500   5.250%, 12/01/31 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   A2   5,631,075  

 

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  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/General (continued)            
$ 1,305   Monroe Local School District, Butler County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.500%, 12/01/24 – AMBAC Insured No Opt. Call   A1 $ 1,587,363  
  725   Napoleon City School District, Henry County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Facilities Construction & Improvement Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 6/22 at 100.00   Aa3   803,960  
  5,000   Ohio State, General Obligation Bonds, Higher Education, Series 2017A, 5.000%, 5/01/36 5/25 at 100.00   AA+   5,893,750  
  3,000   Ohio State, General Obligation Bonds, Highway Capital Improvement, Series 2014R, 5.000%, 5/01/29 5/24 at 100.00   AAA   3,585,930  
  3,055   Ohio State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Common Schools Series 2015B, 5.000%, 6/15/32 6/22 at 100.00   AA+   3,487,160  
  5,000   South Euclid, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Real Estate Acquisition and Urban Redevelopment, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42 6/22 at 100.00   Aa2   5,554,000  
  2,250   South-Western City School District, Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Construction & Improvement Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 6/22 at 100.00   AA   2,579,625  
  1,500   Springboro Community City School District, Warren County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/32 No Opt. Call   AA   1,906,290  
  56,075   Total Tax Obligation/General         61,371,726  
      Tax Obligation/Limited – 30.7% (20.7% of Total Investments)            
      Cleveland, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Bridges & Roadways Improvements, Subordinate Lien Series 2013A-2:            
  1,315   5.000%, 10/01/27 10/23 at 100.00   AA+   1,566,441  
  1,520   5.000%, 10/01/30 10/23 at 100.00   AA+   1,791,138  
  1,600   5.000%, 10/01/31 10/23 at 100.00   AA+   1,877,632  
  10,750   Cleveland, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Bridges & Roadways Improvements, Subordinate Lien Series 2015A-2, 5.000%, 10/01/37 10/23 at 100.00   AA+   12,441,619  
  3,000   Cleveland, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Public Facilities Improvements, Series 2014A-1, 5.000%, 11/15/38 11/23 at 100.00   AA+   3,424,830  
      Cleveland, Ohio, Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Improvement and Refunding Series 2017A-2:            
  435   5.000%, 10/01/30 10/27 at 100.00   AA+   530,630  
  700   5.000%, 10/01/33 10/27 at 100.00   AA+   841,960  
  500   Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Hubbard Avenue Parking Facility Project, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 12/01/36 12/19 at 100.00   BBB   514,970  
  6,750   Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Medical Mart-Convention Center Project, Recovery Zone Facility Series 2010F, 5.000%, 12/01/27 12/20 at 100.00   AA–   7,593,413  
      Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Various Purpose Series 2014:            
  1,815   5.000%, 12/01/32 12/24 at 100.00   AAA   2,179,361  
  1,415   5.000%, 12/01/33 12/24 at 100.00   AAA   1,692,736  
  1,000   5.000%, 12/01/34 12/24 at 100.00   AAA   1,191,830  
  945   5.000%, 12/01/35 12/24 at 100.00   AAA   1,123,482  
  300   Delaware County District Library, Ohio, Library Fund Library Facilities Special Obligation Notes, Series 2009, 5.000%, 12/01/34 12/19 at 100.00   Aa2   315,423  
  1,920   Dublin, Ohio, Special Obligation Non-Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 12/01/44 12/25 at 100.00   Aa1   2,203,238  
  10,350   Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, Ohio, Excise Tax and Lease Revenue Bonds, Columbus City & Franklin County Lessees, Refunding Anticipation Series 2014, 5.000%, 12/01/35 12/24 at 100.00   Aa1   12,304,804  
  1,000   Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Ohio, Sales Tax Supported Capital Improvement Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 12/01/34 12/25 at 100.00   AAA   1,179,570  
  1,200   Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Ohio, Sales Tax Supported Capital Improvement Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 12/01/28 12/26 at 100.00   AAA   1,480,440  
  5,565   Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Bonds, Subordinate Series 2000B, 0.000%, 12/01/28 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   AA   4,063,340  
  5,000   Hamilton County, Ohio, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 12/21 at 100.00   A1   5,662,100  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
$ 20,700   JobsOhio Beverage System, Ohio, Statewide Liquor Profits Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2013A, 5.000%, 1/01/38 1/23 at 100.00   AA $ 23,246,303  
  1,000   New Albany Community Authority, Ohio, Community Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C, 5.000%, 10/01/24 10/22 at 100.00   Aa3   1,141,960  
  2,000   Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority, Grove City, Ohio, Community Facilities Bonds, Series 2015A, 4.250%, 12/01/36 – AGM Insured 12/25 at 100.00   AA   2,118,360  
      Riversouth Authority, Ohio, Riversouth Area Redevelopment Bonds, Payable from City of Columbus, Ohio Annual Rental Appropriations, Refunding Series 2012A:            
  1,645   5.000%, 12/01/23 12/22 at 100.00   AA+   1,928,302  
  1,200   5.000%, 12/01/24 12/22 at 100.00   AA+   1,395,528  
      Vermilion Local School District, Erie and Lorain Counties, Ohio, Certificates of Participation, School Facilities Project, Series 2012:            
  765   5.000%, 12/01/24 12/20 at 100.00   Aa3   857,221  
  805   5.000%, 12/01/25 12/20 at 100.00   Aa3   900,948  
  85,195   Total Tax Obligation/Limited         95,567,579  
      Transportation – 10.3% (6.9% of Total Investments)            
      Cleveland, Ohio, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A:            
  2,150   5.000%, 1/01/30 1/22 at 100.00   A–   2,380,566  
  1,500   5.000%, 1/01/31 – AGM Insured 1/22 at 100.00   AA   1,660,200  
      Dayton, Ohio, Airport Revenue Bonds, James M. Cox International Airport, Series 2015B:            
  860   5.000%, 12/01/33 – AGM Insured 12/23 at 100.00   AA   980,985  
  500   5.000%, 12/01/34 – AGM Insured 12/23 at 100.00   AA   567,555  
      Ohio State, Private Activity Bonds, Portsmouth Gateway Group, LLC – Borrower, Portsmouth Bypass Project, Series 2015:            
  2,500   5.000%, 12/31/35 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 6/25 at 100.00   AA   2,811,350  
  3,000   5.000%, 12/31/39 – AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 6/25 at 100.00   AA   3,349,380  
  4,250   5.000%, 6/30/53 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 6/25 at 100.00   A–   4,646,398  
  3,550   Ohio Turnpike Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.500%, 2/15/18 – FGIC Insured No Opt. Call   AA   3,626,077  
  2,050   Ohio Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Project, Junior Lien Series 2013A-1, 5.250%, 2/15/39 2/23 at 100.00   A+   2,396,163  
      Ohio Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Projects, Junior Lien, Capital Appreciation Series 2013A-2:            
  5,000   0.000%, 2/15/37 No Opt. Call   A+   2,399,250  
  11,260   0.000%, 2/15/38 No Opt. Call   A+   5,171,718  
  5,000   0.000%, 2/15/40 No Opt. Call   A+   2,104,950  
  41,620   Total Transportation         32,094,592  
      U.S. Guaranteed – 25.1% (16.9% of Total Investments) (6)            
  4,705   American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 2/15/43 (Pre-refunded 2/15/18) 2/18 at 100.00   N/R (6)   4,801,405  
  125   Barberton City School District, Summit County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 6/01/18) 6/18 at 100.00   AA (6)   129,201  
  1,165   Butler County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, UC Health, Series 2010, 5.500%, 11/01/40 (Pre-refunded 11/01/20) 11/20 at 100.00   N/R (6)   1,324,861  
      Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvements, Series 2012:            
  110   5.000%, 12/01/26 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   N/R (6)   129,656  
  1,140   5.000%, 12/01/26 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   Aaa   1,343,707  
  245   5.000%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   N/R (6)   288,779  
  2,545   5.000%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   Aaa   2,999,766  
  160   5.000%, 12/01/29 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   N/R (6)   188,590  
  1,605   5.000%, 12/01/29 (Pre-refunded 6/01/22) 6/22 at 100.00   Aaa   1,891,797  

 

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  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      U.S. Guaranteed (6) (continued)            
      Cincinnati, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose, Refunding Series 2012A:            
$ 1,960   5.000%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 12/01/20) 12/20 at 100.00   AA (6) $ 2,213,428  
  875   5.000%, 12/01/32 (Pre-refunded 12/01/20) 12/20 at 100.00   AA (6)   988,138  
  8,150   Cincinnati, Ohio, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21) 12/21 at 100.00   AAA   9,483,258  
  2,000   Cleveland, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/01/29 (Pre-refunded 12/01/19) 12/19 at 100.00   AA+ (6)   2,182,120  
  1,355   Franklin County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/27 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) 12/17 at 100.00   AAA   1,369,729  
      Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Improvement Series 2009:            
  250   5.000%, 11/01/34 (Pre-refunded 11/01/19) 11/19 at 100.00   Aa2 (6)   271,920  
  2,615   5.250%, 11/01/40 (Pre-refunded 11/01/19) 11/19 at 100.00   Aa2 (6)   2,858,273  
  2,470   Franklin County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 11/01/40 (Pre-refunded 11/01/18) 11/18 at 100.00   Aa2 (6)   2,590,684  
      Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Ohio, Sales Tax Supported Capital Improvement Bonds, Refunding Series 2012:            
  1,010   5.250%, 12/01/27 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21) 12/21 at 100.00   AAA   1,186,154  
  1,090   5.250%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21) 12/21 at 100.00   AAA   1,280,107  
  760   5.250%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21) 12/21 at 100.00   AAA   892,552  
  600   5.000%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21) 12/21 at 100.00   AAA   698,430  
      Lake County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Lake Hospital System, Inc., Refunding Series 2008C:            
  1,565   6.000%, 8/15/29 (Pre-refunded 8/15/18) 8/18 at 100.00   NA (6)   1,642,342  
  300   6.000%, 8/15/29 (Pre-refunded 8/15/18) 8/18 at 100.00   A3 (6)   311,910  
  775   Lakewood City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) – FGIC Insured 12/17 at 100.00   Aa2 (6)   783,424  
  2,620   Lucas County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010, 5.000%, 10/01/40 (Pre-refunded 10/01/18) 10/18 at 100.00   AA (6)   2,739,315  
  225   Marysville, Ohio, Wastewater Treatment System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) – SYNCORA GTY Insured 12/17 at 100.00   A (6)   227,399  
  865   Marysville, Ohio, Water System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/32 (Pre-refunded 12/01/17) – AMBAC Insured 12/17 at 100.00   Aa3 (6)   874,247  
  1,500   Milford Exempted Village School District, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/01/36 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18) 12/18 at 100.00   Aa2 (6)   1,583,475  
  2,300   Northmor Local School District, Morrow County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Construction & Improvement Series 2008, 5.000%, 11/01/36 (Pre-refunded 11/01/18) 11/18 at 100.00   Aa2 (6)   2,412,654  
  3,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Higher Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Xavier University 2008C, 5.750%, 5/01/28 (Pre-refunded 11/01/18) 11/18 at 100.00   A3 (6)   3,173,400  
  945   Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Summa Health System Project, Series 2010, 5.750%, 11/15/40 (Pre-refunded 5/15/20) – AGM Insured 5/20 at 100.00   AA (6)   1,064,108  
  950   Ohio State, Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Otterbein College Project, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18) 12/18 at 100.00   Baa1 (6)   1,005,224  
  8,050   Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2009A, 5.500%, 1/01/39 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) 1/19 at 100.00   AA (6)   8,547,329  
      Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 2015-XF0105:            
  5,350   17.458%, 1/01/39 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) (IF) 1/19 at 100.00   AA (6)   6,672,092  
  875   17.458%, 1/01/43 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) (IF) 1/18 at 100.00   AA (6)   926,275  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      U.S. Guaranteed (6) (continued)            
$ 1,220   Ohio Water Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Drinking Water Assistance Fund, State Match, Series 2008, 5.000%, 6/01/28 (Pre-refunded 6/01/18) – AGM Insured 6/18 at 100.00   AAA $ 1,258,723  
  500   Olentangy Local School District, Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 5.000%, 12/01/36 (Pre-refunded 6/01/18) 6/18 at 100.00   AAA   515,870  
      Ross County, Ohio, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Adena Health System Series 2008:            
  1,425   5.750%, 12/01/28 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18) 12/18 at 100.00   A– (6)   1,512,068  
  1,385   5.750%, 12/01/35 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18) 12/18 at 100.00   A– (6)   1,469,624  
  1,000   5.750%, 12/01/35 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18) – AGC Insured 12/18 at 100.00   AA (6)   1,061,100  
      Vandalia Butler City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2009:            
  685   5.125%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) 6/19 at 100.00   N/R (6)   735,834  
  315   5.125%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19) 6/19 at 100.00   Aa3 (6)   338,376  
  70,785   Total U.S. Guaranteed         77,967,344  
      Utilities – 5.1% (3.4% of Total Investments)            
      American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A:            
  50   5.000%, 2/15/38 – AGC Insured 2/18 at 100.00   AA   50,845  
  295   5.250%, 2/15/43 2/18 at 100.00   A1   300,260  
  1,500   American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 2/15/42 2/24 at 100.00   A1   1,674,855  
  1,430   American Municipal Power, Inc., Ohio, Greenup Hydroelectric Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A, 5.000%, 2/15/41 2/26 at 100.00   A1   1,633,003  
      Cleveland, Ohio, Public Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B-2:            
  2,000   0.000%, 11/15/28 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   A   1,443,500  
  6,895   0.000%, 11/15/32 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   A   4,092,596  
  2,155   0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   A   1,168,355  
  1,500   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Air Quality Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbus Southern Power Company Project, Series 2009B, 5.800%, 12/01/38 12/19 at 100.00   A2   1,623,735  
  2,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, FirstEnergy Generation Project, Refunding Series 2006A, 3.750%, 12/01/23 (Mandatory put 12/03/18) No Opt. Call   Caa1   989,760  
  2,025   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Project, Series 2009E, 5.625%, 10/01/19 No Opt. Call   BBB–   2,099,014  
  950   Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, Beneficial Interest Certificates, Belleville Hydroelectric Project – Joint Venture 5, Series 2001, 0.000%, 2/15/29 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   A1   691,743  
  20,800   Total Utilities         15,767,666  
      Water and Sewer – 14.2% (9.6% of Total Investments)            
  8,000   Cincinnati, Ohio, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 12/01/46 Cleveland, Ohio, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Second Lien Series 2012A: 12/26 at 100.00   AAA   9,460,960  
  2,500   5.000%, 1/01/25 1/22 at 100.00   AA   2,896,500  
  1,975   5.000%, 1/01/26 1/22 at 100.00   AA   2,286,418  
  2,035   Cleveland, Ohio, Water Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2012X, 5.000%, 1/01/42 1/22 at 100.00   AA+   2,291,654  
  710   Cleveland, Ohio, Waterworks First Mortgage Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1993G, 5.500%, 1/01/21 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   Aa1   767,723  
  1,275   Hamilton County, Ohio, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, Refunding Series 2014A, 5.000%, 12/01/31 12/24 at 100.00   AA+   1,536,694  
  2,025   Ironton, Ohio, Sewer System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.250%, 12/01/40 – AGM Insured 12/20 at 100.00   A2   2,170,841  

 

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  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Water and Sewer (continued)            
      Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Wastewater Improvement Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2014:            
$ 2,950   5.000%, 11/15/39 11/24 at 100.00   AA+ $ 3,478,168  
  1,400   5.000%, 11/15/44 11/24 at 100.00   AA+   1,641,514  
  2,000   Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Wastewater Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 11/15/38 5/23 at 100.00   AA+   2,294,040  
      Toledo, Ohio, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013:            
  820   5.000%, 11/15/25 11/23 at 100.00   Aa3   965,370  
  605   5.000%, 11/15/26 11/23 at 100.00   Aa3   706,809  
  1,075   5.000%, 11/15/27 11/23 at 100.00   Aa3   1,247,409  
  695   5.000%, 11/15/28 11/23 at 100.00   Aa3   801,620  
  10,000   Toledo, Ohio, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2016, 5.000%, 11/15/41 (UB) 11/26 at 100.00   AA–   11,712,000  
  38,065   Total Water and Sewer         44,257,720  
$ 438,750   Total Long-Term Investments (cost $430,312,343)         462,287,682  
      Floating Rate Obligations – (2.6)%         (8,000,000 )
      Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs – (47.5)% (7)         (147,744,883 )
      Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.5%         4,526,585  
      Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%       $ 311,069,384  

 

(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2) Optional Call Provisions: 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) For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(5) As of, or subsequent to, the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has ceased accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(6) 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. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(7) Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs as a percentage of Total Investments is 32.0%.
IF Inverse floating rate security issued by a tender option bond (“TOB”) trust, the interest rate on which varies inversely with the Securities Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) short-term rates, which resets weekly, or a similar short-term rate, and is reduced by the expenses related to the TOB trust.
UB Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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NTX    
  Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 149.7% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      MUNICIPAL BONDS – 149.7% (100.0% of Total Investments)            
      Consumer Discretionary – 2.6% (1.7% of Total Investments)            
$ 4,060   San Antonio Convention Center Hotel Finance Corporation, Texas, Contract Revenue Empowerment Zone Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 7/15/39 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 11/17 at 100.00   A3 $ 4,062,680  
      Education and Civic Organizations – 11.3% (7.5% of Total Investments)            
  2,500   Board of Regents of the University of Texas, Permanent University Fund Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/28 7/24 at 100.00   AAA   3,009,500  
  2,000   Board of Regents, University of Texas System, Financing System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 8/15/22 No Opt. Call   AAA   2,364,340  
      Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Uplift Education Charter School, Series 2013A:            
  1,000   4.350%, 12/01/42 12/22 at 100.00   BBB–   1,011,170  
  1,000   4.400%, 12/01/47 12/22 at 100.00   BBB–   1,011,160  
  1,000   Danbury Higher Education Authority, Texas, Charter School Revenue Bonds, John H. Wood Jr. Public Charter District, Inspire Academies, Series 2013A, 6.000%, 8/15/28 8/23 at 100.00   BBB–   1,121,910  
  1,000   Hale Center Education Facilities Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Wayland Baptist University Project, Improvement and Refunding Series 2010, 5.000%, 3/01/35 3/21 at 100.00   A–   1,095,790  
  1,000   Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Medical Facilities Revenue Bonds, Baylor College of Medicine, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 11/15/26 11/22 at 100.00   A   1,130,220  
  3,000   Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Young Men’s Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 6/01/38 6/23 at 100.00   Baa3   3,235,620  
  2,000   Lone Star College System, Harris, Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties, Texas, Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 2/15/36 2/21 at 100.00   AA   2,221,920  
  1,240   Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Texas Southern University Financing System, Refunding Series 2016, 5.000%, 5/01/27 – BAM Insured 5/26 at 100.00   AA   1,465,730  
  15,740   Total Education and Civic Organizations         17,667,360  
      Energy – 1.3% (0.9% of Total Investments)            
  2,000   Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, Texas, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Citgo Petroleum Corporation Project, Series 1995, 4.875%, 5/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 10/22 at 100.00   BB   2,094,040  
      Health Care – 9.1% (6.1% of Total Investments)            
  1,000   Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 12/01/35 12/22 at 100.00   A+   1,112,360  
  1,000   Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Houston Methodist Hospital System, Series 2015, 5.000%, 12/01/45 6/25 at 100.00   AA   1,113,920  
  1,350   Harrison County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Health System, Refunding Series 2010, 5.250%, 7/01/28 7/20 at 100.00   A   1,418,351  
  2,000   North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Medical Center Dallas Project, Series 2009, 5.750%, 8/15/39 8/19 at 100.00   Aa2   2,156,740  
  885   North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Medical Center Dallas Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/15/32 8/22 at 100.00   Aa2   996,298  
  515   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Hendrick Medical Center, Refunding Series 2013, 5.125%, 9/01/33 9/23 at 100.00   A   577,990  
  1,250   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White Healthcare Project, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 11/15/32 5/26 at 100.00   AA–   1,476,988  

 

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  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Health Care (continued)            
$ 1,590   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Christus Health, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 7/01/37 – AGC Insured 1/19 at 100.00   AA $ 1,687,531  
  2,510   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Texas Health Resources, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 11/15/42 11/17 at 100.00   AA   2,527,194  
  1,200   Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System, Series 2007A, 5.375%, 11/01/37 11/17 at 100.00   B+   1,131,972  
  13,300   Total Health Care         14,199,344  
      Housing/Multifamily – 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments)            
  3,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, CHF-Collegiate Housing Foundation – College Station I LLC – Texas A&M University Project, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 4/01/46 – AGM Insured 4/24 at 100.00   AA   3,269,820  
      Long-Term Care – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments)            
      Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Army Retirement Residence Foundation Project, Series 2007:            
  580   5.000%, 7/01/27 11/17 at 100.00   BBB   581,201  
  490   5.000%, 7/01/37 11/17 at 100.00   BBB   490,750  
  1,070   Total Long-Term Care         1,071,951  
      Tax Obligation/General – 23.1% (15.4% of Total Investments)            
  500   Austin Community College District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Limited Tax Series 2016, 5.000%, 8/01/23 No Opt. Call   AA+   600,290  
  140   Calallen Independent School District, Nueces County, Permanent University Fund Bonds, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2008, 5.000%, 2/15/38 2/18 at 100.00   AAA   142,572  
  1,620   Cameron County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, State Highway 550 Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 2/15/32 – AGM Insured 2/22 at 100.00   AA   1,799,852  
  1,500   College Station, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2012, 5.000%, 2/15/32 2/21 at 100.00   AA+   1,671,255  
  1,000   El Paso County Hospital District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/33 8/23 at 100.00   AA–   1,098,590  
  1,565   El Paso County, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001, 5.000%, 2/15/21 – AGM Insured No Opt. Call   AA   1,770,813  
  3,255   Hutto Independent School District, Williamson County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 0.000%, 8/01/45 8/21 at 100.00   A   696,472  
  1,360   Jacksonville Independent School District, Cherokee County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2014, 5.000%, 2/15/39 2/24 at 100.00   Aaa   1,539,846  
  2,000   Katy Independent School District, Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties, Permanent University Fund Bonds, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2017, 5.000%, 2/15/39 2/27 at 100.00   AAA   2,381,580  
  2,675   Laredo Community College District, Webb County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/34 8/24 at 100.00   AA–   3,057,124  
  1,350   Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2013A, 5.000%, 2/15/43 2/23 at 100.00   AAA   1,535,868  
  1,750   Martin County Hospital District, Texas, Combination Limited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 7.250%, 4/01/36 4/21 at 100.00   BBB   1,950,410  
      McCamey County Hospital District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013:            
  1,000   5.750%, 12/01/33 12/25 at 100.00   Ba2   1,105,590  
  1,000   6.125%, 12/01/38 12/25 at 100.00   Ba2   1,111,240  
  1,425   Port of Houston Authority, Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010E, 0.000%, 10/01/35 No Opt. Call   AAA   802,589  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/General (continued)            
$ 4,000   Prosper Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 2/15/40 2/25 at 100.00   AAA $ 4,643,839  
  205   Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas, Limited Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.125%, 2/01/39 2/24 at 100.00   Ba2   212,700  
  2,000   Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Highway Improvement Series 2012A, 5.000%, 4/01/42 4/22 at 100.00   AAA   2,283,160  
  2,000   Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Highway Improvement, Series 2014, 5.000%, 4/01/44 4/24 at 100.00   AAA   2,317,520  
  2,000   Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 10/01/34 4/24 at 100.00   AAA   2,350,820  
      West Texas Independent School District, McLennan and Hill Counties, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1998:            
  45   0.000%, 8/15/22 11/17 at 100.00   AAA   34,461  
  45   0.000%, 8/15/24 11/17 at 100.00   AAA   30,898  
  9,000   Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2015, 0.000%, 8/15/45 8/25 at 44.15   Aaa   2,966,130  
  41,435   Total Tax Obligation/General         36,103,619  
      Tax Obligation/Limited – 27.0% (18.0% of Total Investments)            
  1,000   Bexar County, Texas, Venue Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Combined Venue Tax Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/15/38 – AGM Insured 8/19 at 100.00   AA   1,070,380  
      Bexar County, Texas, Venue Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Combined Venue Tax Series 2015:            
  1,060   5.000%, 8/15/34 – AGM Insured 8/24 at 100.00   AA   1,203,577  
  1,160   5.000%, 8/15/35 – AGM Insured 8/24 at 100.00   AA   1,313,213  
  1,175   Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2014A, 5.000%, 12/01/36 12/24 at 100.00   AA+   1,385,701  
  1,680   Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A, 5.000%, 12/01/48 12/25 at 100.00   AA+   1,938,468  
  500   Flower Mound, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, River Walk Public Improvement District 1, Series 2014, 6.500%, 9/01/36 9/19 at 103.00   N/R   521,525  
  2,500   Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority, Texas, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Contractual Obligations Series 2015B, 5.000%, 11/01/25 No Opt. Call   AA+   3,094,600  
  1,390   Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority, Texas, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 11/01/41 11/21 at 100.00   AA+   1,567,447  
      Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H:            
  450   0.000%, 11/15/24 – NPFG Insured No Opt. Call   A   356,468  
  210   0.000%, 11/15/32 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 94.05   A   116,185  
  260   0.000%, 11/15/33 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 88.44   A   134,137  
  2,045   0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 83.17   A   985,261  
  1,130   0.000%, 11/15/36 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 73.51   A   477,233  
  4,370   0.000%, 11/15/38 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 64.91   A   1,622,800  
  2,260   0.000%, 11/15/39 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 60.98   A   786,209  
  400   Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Second Lien Series 2014C, 5.000%, 11/15/34 11/24 at 100.00   A3   454,528  
  1,000   Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2014A, 5.000%, 11/15/28 11/24 at 100.00   A2   1,173,870  
  3,440   Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2001G, 0.000%, 11/15/41 – NPFG Insured 11/31 at 53.78   A   1,077,752  

 

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NTX Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)            
$ 1,000   Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Third Lien Series 2004A-3, 0.000%, 11/15/33 – NPFG Insured 11/24 at 59.10   A $ 456,040  
  210   Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department, Refunding Series 2011B, 5.000%, 9/01/30 11/17 at 100.00   A2   210,651  
  1,015   Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department, Refunding Series 2014, 5.000%, 9/01/34 9/24 at 100.00   A2   1,153,984  
  1,470   Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/32 – AMBAC Insured No Opt. Call   A2   870,975  
  250   Little Elm, Texas, Valencia Public Improvement District Phase I Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 7.150%, 9/01/37 3/18 at 103.00   N/R   256,363  
  3,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Current Interest Series 2011D, 5.000%, 9/01/31 9/21 at 100.00   AA+   3,418,680  
  2,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.500%, 9/01/41 9/21 at 100.00   AA+   2,328,080  
  10,000   Texas State Transportation Commission, Highway Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 (UB) (4) 10/26 at 100.00   Aaa   12,192,500  
  1,735   Via Metropolitan Transit Advanced Transportation District, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2014, 5.000%, 8/01/38 8/24 at 100.00   AAA   2,039,007  
  46,710   Total Tax Obligation/Limited         42,205,634  
      Transportation – 22.6% (15.1% of Total Investments)            
  3,000   Austin, Texas, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/15/39 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 11/24 at 100.00   A1   3,379,860  
  665   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Subordinate Lien Series 2013, 5.000%, 1/01/42 1/23 at 100.00   BBB   715,799  
      Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2010:            
  2,945   0.000%, 1/01/36 No Opt. Call   BBB+   1,397,962  
  2,205   0.000%, 1/01/37 No Opt. Call   BBB+   999,703  
  2,160   0.000%, 1/01/38 No Opt. Call   BBB+   937,894  
  1,000   0.000%, 1/01/40 No Opt. Call   BBB+   391,400  
  1,000   Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 11/01/42 11/20 at 100.00   A+   1,102,480  
  1,165   Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 11/01/35 11/20 at 100.00   A+   1,293,919  
  3,185   Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012G, 5.000%, 11/01/34 11/20 at 100.00   A+   3,543,758  
  1,670   Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation, Texas, System Toll Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2013A, 5.125%, 10/01/43 10/23 at 100.00   BBB+   1,877,798  
  1,165   Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2012C, 5.000%, 8/15/31 8/22 at 100.00   AA   1,349,967  
  5,150   Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2016A, 5.000%, 8/15/41 8/26 at 100.00   Aa2   6,010,820  
  2,000   Houston, Texas, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Subordinate Lien Series Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 7/22 at 100.00   A+   2,236,880  
  1,750   Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, Texas, General Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 11/25 at 100.00   A1   2,009,980  
  3,000   Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southwest Airlines Company, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/40 11/20 at 100.00   A3   3,300,090  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Transportation (continued)            
      North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A:            
$ 20   6.100%, 1/01/28 1/19 at 100.00   A1 $ 21,386  
  375   6.250%, 1/01/39 1/19 at 100.00   A1   398,880  
  50   North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008A, 5.750%, 1/01/40 1/18 at 100.00   A1   50,747  
      North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008B:            
  40   5.750%, 1/01/40 1/18 at 100.00   A1   40,597  
  35   5.750%, 1/01/40 1/18 at 100.00   A1   35,540  
  2,500   North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008D, 0.000%, 1/01/36 – AGC Insured No Opt. Call   AA   1,340,150  
  2,500   San Antonio, Texas, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 7/22 at 100.00   A+   2,826,000  
  37,580   Total Transportation         35,261,610  
      U.S. Guaranteed – 17.5% (11.7% of Total Investments) (5)            
  2,500   Bexar Metropolitan Water District, Texas, Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010, 5.875%, 5/01/40 (Pre-refunded 5/01/20) 5/20 at 100.00   AA (5)   2,822,475  
      Calallen Independent School District, Nueces County, Permanent University Fund Bonds, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2008:            
  20   5.000%, 2/15/38 (Pre-refunded 2/15/18) 2/18 at 100.00   N/R (5)   20,387  
  240   5.000%, 2/15/38 (Pre-refunded 2/15/18) 2/18 at 100.00   N/R (5)   244,646  
  185   El Paso County, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001, 5.000%, 2/15/21 – AGM Insured (ETM) No Opt. Call   AA (5)   210,106  
  1,000   El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008C, 5.375%, 3/01/29 (Pre-refunded 3/01/18) 3/18 at 100.00   AA+ (5)   1,023,060  
  8,500   Grand Prairie Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Refunding Series 2009, 0.000%, 8/15/39 (Pre-refunded 8/15/18) 8/18 at 22.64   AA (5)   1,906,805  
  2,000   Laredo Community College District, Webb County, Texas, Combined Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/01/35 (Pre-refunded 8/01/20) – AGM Insured 8/20 at 100.00   AA (5)   2,245,460  
  4,000   Laredo, Webb County, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.250%, 3/01/40 (Pre-refunded 3/01/20) 3/20 at 100.00   AA– (5)   4,421,159  
  365   Lone Star College System, Harris and Montgomery Counties, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009, 5.000%, 8/15/34 (Pre-refunded 8/15/19) 8/19 at 100.00   AAA   394,222  
  25   Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 5/15/29 (Pre-refunded 5/15/22) 5/22 at 100.00   N/R (5)   29,370  
  1,500   Montgomery County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2008B, 5.250%, 3/01/32 (Pre-refunded 3/01/19) 3/19 at 100.00   Aaa   1,597,635  
  925   North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare System, Series 1996A, 5.750%, 6/01/26 – NPFG Insured (ETM) No Opt. Call   Aaa   1,113,774  
      North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A:            
  80   6.100%, 1/01/28 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) 1/19 at 100.00   N/R (5)   85,545  
  1,625   6.250%, 1/01/39 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) 1/19 at 100.00   N/R (5)   1,740,846  
      North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008A:            
  195   5.750%, 1/01/40 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   N/R (5)   198,245  
  150   5.750%, 1/01/40 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   A1 (5)   152,496  
      North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2008B:            
  285   5.750%, 1/01/40 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   A1 (5)   289,742  
  190   5.750%, 1/01/40 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   A1 (5)   193,162  

 

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NTX Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund  
  Portfolio of Investments (continued) August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      U.S. Guaranteed (5) (continued)            
$ 950   North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Second Tier, Series 2008F, 5.750%, 1/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/18) 1/18 at 100.00   A2 (5) $ 965,808  
  2,000   Plano Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.250%, 2/15/34 (Pre-refunded 2/15/18) 2/18 at 100.00   Aaa   2,041,080  
  2,500   Retama Development Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Retama Park Racetrack, Series 1993, 8.750%, 12/15/18 (Pre-refunded 12/15/17) 12/17 at 100.00   Aaa   2,557,525  
      Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White Healthcare Project, Series 2010:            
  95   5.250%, 8/15/40 (Pre-refunded 8/15/20) 8/20 at 100.00   N/R (5)   106,840  
  1,155   5.250%, 8/15/40 (Pre-refunded 8/15/20) 8/20 at 100.00   AA– (5)   1,298,948  
  410   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Christus Health, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 7/01/37 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19) – AGC Insured 1/19 at 100.00   AA (5)   440,414  
  90   Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Series 2008, 5.000%, 4/01/30 (Pre-refunded 4/01/18) 4/18 at 100.00   N/R (5)   92,254  
  1,000   Uptown Development Authority, Houston, Texas, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Improvement Facilities, Series 2009, 5.500%, 9/01/29 (Pre-refunded 9/01/19) 9/19 at 100.00   BBB (5)   1,090,620  
  31,985   Total U.S. Guaranteed         27,282,624  
      Utilities – 15.7% (10.5% of Total Investments)            
  2,000   Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 11/15/40 11/22 at 100.00   AA   2,227,060  
  3,000   Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A, 5.000%, 11/15/38 11/25 at 100.00   AA   3,499,890  
  2,560   Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company, Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (6) 11/17 at 100.00   N/R   26  
  2,000   Brownsville, Texas, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 9/01/31 9/25 at 100.00   A+   2,327,420  
  3,000   Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 5/15/40 5/20 at 100.00   A   3,260,880  
  1,150   Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 5/15/36 5/22 at 100.00   A   1,299,201  
  1,975   Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B, 5.000%, 5/15/29 5/22 at 100.00   A   2,267,063  
  1,500   Matagorda County Navigation District Number One, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Central Power and Light Company Project, Series 2009A, 6.300%, 11/01/29 7/19 at 102.00   A–   1,663,980  
  1,000   Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, Texas, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 10/01/20 No Opt. Call   BBB+   1,108,410  
      Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008D:            
  270   5.625%, 12/15/17 No Opt. Call   BBB+   273,102  
  3,000   6.250%, 12/15/26 No Opt. Call   BBB+   3,673,260  
  1,000   Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.250%, 12/15/20 No Opt. Call   BBB+   1,104,270  
      Texas Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Transmission Series 2010:            
  640   5.000%, 9/01/34 9/20 at 100.00   A+   702,566  
  1,000   5.000%, 9/01/40 9/20 at 100.00   A+   1,097,760  
  24,095   Total Utilities         24,504,888  
      Water and Sewer – 16.7% (11.2% of Total Investments)            
  1,450   Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A, 5.000%, 11/15/41 11/26 at 100.00   AA   1,708,521  
  1,575   Bell County Water Control Improvement District 1, Texas, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 5.000%, 7/10/38 – BAM Insured 7/23 at 100.00   AA   1,757,354  
  2,500   Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Texas, Contract Revenue Bonds, Conjunctive Use Groundwater Supply Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2011, 5.000%, 2/15/31 2/21 at 100.00   AA   2,798,850  

 

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  Principal     Optional Call          
  Amount (000)   Description (1) Provisions (2)   Ratings (3)   Value  
      Water and Sewer (continued)            
$ 2,000   Corpus Christi, Texas, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Improvement Junior Lien Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/15/43 7/23 at 100.00   A+ $ 2,227,500  
  5,000   Dallas, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, 5.000%, 10/01/46 10/27 at 100.00   AAA   5,907,399  
  2,000   Houston, Texas, First Lien Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012D, 5.000%, 11/15/42 11/22 at 100.00   AA   2,289,840  
  710   North Fort Bend Water Authority, Texas, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 12/15/36 – AGM Insured 12/21 at 100.00   AA   780,219  
  3,860   North Harris County Regional Water Authority, Texas, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2013, 5.000%, 12/15/33 12/22 at 100.00   AA–   4,404,992  
  1,000   Nueces River Authority, Texas, Water Supply Revenue Bonds, Corpus Christi Lake Texana Project, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 7/15/26 7/25 at 100.00   AA–   1,225,300  
  2,640   San Antonio, Texas, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2015B, 5.000%, 5/15/34 5/25 at 100.00   AA   3,085,764  
  22,735   Total Water and Sewer         26,185,739  
$ 243,710   Total Investments (cost $216,179,298)         233,909,309  
      Floating Rate Obligations – (5.1)%         (8,000,000 )
      Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs – (46.0)% (7)         (71,802,256 )
      Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.4%         2,117,619  
      Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%       $ 156,224,672  

 

(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2) Optional Call Provisions: 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) For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4) Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(5) Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6) As of, or subsequent to, the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has ceased accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(7) Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, net of deferred offering costs as a percentage of Total Investments is 30.7%.
ETM Escrowed to maturity.
UB Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of    
  Assets and Liabilities August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Assets                          
Long-term investments, at value (cost $237,898,398, $474,460,504, $430,312,343 and $216,179,298, respectively)   $ 256,069,976   $ 505,269,346   $ 462,287,682   $ 233,909,309  
Cash     3,995,412         702,685     379,767  
Receivable for:                          
Interest     2,489,398     6,449,455     5,140,095     2,399,978  
Investments sold     875,181     2,860,000         13,246  
Shares sold     14,644              
Deferred offering costs     172,789              
Other assets     5,118     55,619     23,624     9,289  
Total assets     263,622,518     514,634,420     468,154,086     236,711,589  
Liabilities                          
Cash overdraft         3,755,368          
Floating rate obligations     2,755,000     12,265,000     8,000,000     8,000,000  
Payable for:                          
Dividends     609,859     1,035,846     977,690     504,554  
Interest     128,458     251,679          
Investments purchased     22,238              
Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred (“iMTP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs (liquidation preference $—, $—, $— and $72,000,000, respectively)                 71,802,256  
Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs (liquidation preference $88,300,000, $173,000,000, $—, and $—, respectively)     88,284,119     172,974,975          
Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs (liquidation preference $—, $—, $148,000,000, and $—, respectively)             147,744,883      
Accrued expenses:                          
Management fees     139,002     253,510     246,977     120,954  
Trustees fees     1,189     51,879     19,233     1,050  
Other     151,763     160,690     95,919     58,103  
Total liabilities     92,091,628     190,748,947     157,084,702     80,486,917  
Net assets applicable to common shares   $ 171,530,890   $ 323,885,473   $ 311,069,384   $ 156,224,672  
Common shares outstanding     11,687,393     20,810,887     18,521,955     10,027,210  
Net asset value (“NAV”) per common share outstanding   $ 14.68   $ 15.56   $ 16.79   $ 15.58  
Net assets applicable to common shares consist of:                          
Common shares, $0.01 par value per share   $ 116,874   $ 208,109   $ 185,220   $ 100,272  
Paid-in surplus     157,826,504     294,953,974     281,001,570     141,349,659  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income     296,902     (513,871 )   303,227     222,142  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (4,880,968 )   (1,571,581 )   (2,395,972 )   (3,177,412 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     18,171,578     30,808,842     31,975,339     17,730,011  
Net assets applicable to common shares   $ 171,530,890   $ 323,885,473   $ 311,069,384   $ 156,224,672  
Authorized shares:                          
Common     Unlimited     Unlimited     Unlimited     Unlimited  
Preferred     Unlimited     Unlimited     Unlimited     Unlimited  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of    
  Operations Six Months Ended August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Investment Income   $ 5,463,283   $ 9,736,969   $ 9,446,990   $ 4,575,502  
Expenses                          
Management fees     816,723     1,495,028     1,457,240     713,167  
Interest expense and amortization of offering costs     796,417     1,631,128     1,308,667     761,646  
Custodian fees     17,653     29,385     25,145     17,051  
Trustees fees     4,255     8,182     7,537     3,746  
Professional fees     20,819     21,967     25,861     18,105  
Shareholder reporting expenses     11,890     22,492     22,669     13,176  
Shareholder servicing agent fees     9,354     17,636     6,928     3,093  
Stock exchange listing fees     3,393     3,365     3,365     3,365  
Investor relations expenses     10,459     19,740     18,320     9,311  
Other     18,923     17,458     21,596     12,214  
Total expenses     1,709,886     3,266,381     2,897,328     1,554,874  
Net investment income (loss)     3,753,397     6,470,588     6,549,662     3,020,628  
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                          
Net realized gain (loss) from investments     316,827     55,894     447,525     356,244  
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments     4,570,319     9,742,255     7,883,224     4,092,405  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     4,887,146     9,798,149     8,330,749     4,448,649  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations   $ 8,640,543   $ 16,268,737   $ 14,880,411   $ 7,469,277  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of    
  Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

    NAZ   NUM  
      Six Months     Year     Six Months     Year  
      Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
      8/31/17     2/28/17     8/31/17     2/28/17  
Operations                          
Net investment income (loss)   $ 3,753,397   $ 7,848,233   $ 6,470,588   $ 14,285,029  
Net realized gain (loss) from Investments     316,827     (122,583 )   55,894     (85,716 )
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investments     4,570,319     (7,782,530 )   9,742,255     (15,175,056 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations     8,640,543     (56,880 )   16,268,737     (975,743 )
Distributions to Common Shareholders                          
From net investment income     (3,759,576 )   (8,732,348 )   (6,680,295 )   (14,902,675 )
From accumulated net realized gains                 (1,290,275 )
Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders     (3,759,576 )   (8,732,348 )   (6,680,295 )   (16,192,950 )
Capital Share Transactions                          
Common shares:                          
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs     1,473,328              
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions     35,857     162,720          
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from capital share transactions     1,509,185     162,720          
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares     6,390,152     (8,626,508 )   9,588,442     (17,168,693 )
Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period     165,140,738     173,767,246     314,297,031     331,465,724  
Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period   $ 171,530,890   $ 165,140,738   $ 323,885,473   $ 314,297,031  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period   $ 296,902   $ 303,081   $ (513,871 ) $ (304,164 )

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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    NUO   NTX  
      Six Months     Year     Six Months     Year  
      Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
      8/31/17     2/28/17     8/31/17     2/28/17  
Operations                          
Net investment income (loss)   $ 6,549,662   $ 13,771,482   $ 3,020,628   $ 6,428,382  
Net realized gain (loss) from Investments     447,525     70,437     356,244     (1,993,490 )
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investments     7,883,224     (15,075,506 )   4,092,405     (4,498,908 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations     14,880,411     (1,233,587 )   7,469,277     (64,016 )
Distributions to Common Shareholders                          
From net investment income     (6,501,207 )   (13,932,214 )   (3,188,653 )   (6,562,812 )
From accumulated net realized gains                  
Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders     (6,501,207 )   (13,932,214 )   (3,188,653 )   (6,562,812 )
Capital Share Transactions                          
Common shares:                          
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs                  
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions                  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from capital share transactions                  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares     8,379,204     (15,165,801 )   4,280,624     (6,626,828 )
Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period     302,690,180     317,855,981     151,944,048     158,570,876  
Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period   $ 311,069,384   $ 302,690,180   $ 156,224,672   $ 151,944,048  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period   $ 303,227   $ 254,772   $ 222,142   $ 390,167  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of    
  Cash Flows Six Months Ended August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                          
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations   $ 8,640,543   $ 16,268,737   $ 14,880,411   $ 7,469,277  
Adjustments to reconcile the net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                          
Purchases of investments     (20,765,783 )   (30,287,687 )   (38,231,374 )   (13,158,298 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments     23,045,948     33,155,902     36,606,450     12,513,389  
Proceeds from litigation settlement         364     450     131  
Taxes paid     (158 )   (4,211 )       (164 )
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net     726,563     1,673,346     937,868     374,862  
Amortization of deferred offering costs     4,575     7,205     4,944     85,210  
(Increase) Decrease in:                          
Receivable for interest     (64,253 )   (170,528 )   (19,538 )   22,705  
Receivable for investments sold     557,881     (1,600,681 )   1,130,350     (13,246 )
Other assets     (4,129 )   (11,782 )   (4,654 )   (7,287 )
Increase (Decrease) in:                          
Payable for interest     21,555     42,230          
Payable for investments purchased     (1,746,017 )   (1,166,063 )        
Payable for offering costs     (84,619 )   (55,392 )   (70,478 )    
Accrued management fees     16,100     28,246     27,201     13,421  
Accrued Trustees fees     (1,594 )   3,598     295     (1,424 )
Accrued other expenses     92,595     76,476     14,289     (2,433 )
Net realized (gain) loss from investments     (316,827 )   (55,894 )   (447,525 )   (356,244 )
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments     (4,570,319 )   (9,742,255 )   (7,883,224 )   (4,092,405 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     5,552,061     8,161,611     6,945,465     2,847,494  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities                          
Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs     1,285,895              
Increase (Decrease) in:                          
Cash overdraft         3,755,368          
Floating rate obligations         (6,625,000 )        
Cash distribution paid to common shareholders     (3,751,871 )   (6,735,310 )   (6,501,126 )   (3,202,117 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (2,465,976 )   (9,604,942 )   (6,571,604 )   (3,202,117 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash     3,086,085     (1,443,331 )   444,339     (354,623 )
Cash at beginning of period     909,327     1,443,331     258,346     734,390  
Cash at end of period   $ 3,995,412   $   $ 702,685   $ 379,767  

 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information     NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs)   $ 770,288   $ 1,581,693   $ 1,303,723   $ 676,435  
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consists of reinvestments of common share distributions     35,857              

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial  
  Highlights (Unaudited)

 

Selected data for a common share outstanding throughout each period:

 

        Investment Operations   Less Distributions
to Common Shareholders
  Common Share  
    Beginning
Common
Share
NAV
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
  Total   From
Net
Investment
Income
  From
Accum-
ulated Net
Realized
Gains
  Total   Shelf
Offering
Costs
  Premium
per
Share
Sold
through
Shelf
Offering
  Discount
per
Share
Repur-
chased
and
Retired
  Ending
NAV
  Ending
Share
Price
 
NAZ                                                                          
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                                              
2018(e)   $ 14.26   $ 0.32   $ 0.42   $ 0.74   $ (0.32 ) $   $ (0.32 ) $ * $ * $   $ 14.68   $ 14.76  
2017     15.01     0.68     (0.68 )   (0.00 )   (0.75 )       (0.75 )               14.26     14.22  
2016     15.02     0.76     0.03     0.79     (0.80 )       (0.80 )               15.01     15.74  
2015     14.15     0.79     0.87     1.66     (0.79 )       (0.79 )               15.02     14.37  
2014     15.47     0.55     (1.10 )   (0.55 )   (0.77 )       (0.77 )               14.15     12.79  
2013     14.82     0.75     0.67     1.42     (0.77 )       (0.77 )               15.47     15.70  
                                                                           
NUM                                                                          
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                                            
2018(e)     15.10     0.31     0.47     0.78     (0.32 )       (0.32 )               15.56     13.85  
2017     15.93     0.68     (0.73 )   (0.05 )   (0.72 )   (0.06 )   (0.78 )               15.10     13.50  
2016     15.80     0.76     0.15     0.91     (0.78 )   *   (0.78 )           *   15.93     14.01  
2015     14.98     0.80     0.88     1.68     (0.86 )       (0.86 )               15.80     13.85  
2014     16.35     0.80     (1.28 )   (0.48 )   (0.89 )       (0.89 )           *   14.98     13.45  
2013     15.95     0.74     0.55     1.29     (0.89 )       (0.89 )               16.35     15.62  

 

(a)

Total Return Based on Common Share NAV is the combination of changes in common share NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

 

  Total Return Based on Common Share Price is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

 

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                Common Share Supplemental Data/
Ratios Applicable to Common Shares
 
      Common Share
Total Returns
        Ratios to Average Net Assets(b)        
                                       
            Based     Ending           Net        
      Based     on     Net           Investment     Portfolio  
      on     Share     Assets           Income     Turnover  
      NAV (a)   Price (a)   (000)     Expenses (c)   (Loss)     Rate (d)
                                       
                                       
      5.27 %   6.16 % $ 171,531     2.02 %**   4.44 %**   8 %
      (0.07 )   (5.03 )   165,141     1.91     4.54     13  
      5.45     15.59     173,767     1.51     5.12     9  
      12.01     18.94     173,648     1.56     5.37     13  
      (3.40 )   (13.52 )   163,635     2.47     4.93     14  
      9.77     13.02     69,236     1.80     4.94     10  
                                       
                                       
      5.22     5.02     323,885     2.03 **   4.03 **   6  
      (0.40 )   1.74     314,297     1.88     4.34     20  
      5.97     7.15     331,466     1.52     4.85     12  
      11.45     9.48     329,232     1.57     5.14     15  
      (2.76 )   (8.00 )   312,180     1.95     5.32     15  
      8.27     7.30     341,057     1.84     5.09     12  

 

(b) Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to preferred shares issued by the Fund.
   
(c) The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to preferred shares (as described in Note 4 – Fund Shares, Preferred Shares) and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund (as described in Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities), where applicable, as follows:

 

NAZ    
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:    
2018(e) 0.94 %**
2017 0.87  
2016 0.49  
2015 0.50  
2014 1.32  
2013 0.57  

 

NUM    
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:    
2018(e) 1.02 %**
2017 0.88  
2016 0.52  
2015 0.53  
2014 0.84  
2013 0.70  

 

(d) Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period.
(e) For the six months ended August 31, 2017.
* Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
** Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)

Selected data for a common share outstanding throughout each period:

 

        Investment Operations   Less Distributions
to Common Shareholders
  Common Share  
    Beginning
Common
Share
NAV
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
  Total   From
Net
Investment
Income
  From
Accum-
ulated Net
Realized
Gains
  Total   Shelf
Offering
Costs
  Premium
per
Share
Sold
through
Shelf
Offering
  Ending
NAV
  Ending
Share
Price
 
NUO                                                        
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                                              
2018(e)   $ 16.34   $ 0.35   $ 0.45   $ 0.80   $ (0.35 ) $   $ (0.35 ) $   $   $ 16.79   $ 15.36  
2017     17.16     0.74     (0.81 )   (0.07 )   (0.75 )       (0.75 )           16.34     14.97  
2016     17.01     0.81     0.17     0.98     (0.83 )       (0.83 )           17.16     15.44  
2015     16.02     0.85     1.07     1.92     (0.93 )       (0.93 )           17.01     15.40  
2014     17.64     0.76     (1.39 )   (0.63 )   (0.99 )       (0.99 )           16.02     14.75  
2013     17.17     0.89     0.54     1.43     (0.96 )       (0.96 )           17.64     17.79  
                                                                     
NTX                                                                    
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                                        
2018(e)     15.15     0.30     0.45     0.75     (0.32 )       (0.32 )           15.58     14.50  
2017     15.81     0.63     (0.64 )   (0.01 )   (0.65 )       (0.65 )           15.15     14.28  
2016     15.72     0.66     0.08     0.74     (0.65 )       (0.65 )           15.81     14.66  
2015     14.82     0.62     0.96     1.58     (0.68 )       (0.68 )           15.72     14.35  
2014     15.87     0.66     (1.01 )   (0.35 )   (0.70 )       (0.70 )   *   *   14.82     13.54  
2013     15.46     0.68     0.47     1.15     (0.77 )       (0.77 )   (0.01 )   0.04     15.87     16.00  

 

(a)

Total Return Based on Common Share NAV is the combination of changes in common share NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

 

  Total Return Based on Common Share Price is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
* Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

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        Common Share Supplemental Data/
Ratios Applicable to Common Shares
 
    Common Share
Total Returns
        Ratios to Average Net Assets(b)        
                                       
                                       
          Based     Ending           Net        
      Based     on     Net         Investment     Portfolio  
      on     Share     Assets         Income     Turnover  
      NAV (a)   Price (a)   (000)     Expenses (c)   (Loss)     Rate (d)
                                       
                                       
      4.95 %   5.01 % $ 311,069     1.88 %**   4.24 %**   8 %
      (0.49 )   1.67     302,690     1.79     4.35     8  
      5.95     5.96     317,856     1.58     4.83     10  
      12.23     10.79     315,142     1.62     5.10     15  
      (3.38 )   (11.39 )   296,668     2.15     5.45     13  
      8.53     11.27     172,898     1.76     5.14     13  
                                       
                                       
      4.98     3.79     156,225     2.00 **   3.89 **   5  
      (0.12 )   1.79     151,944     1.78     4.05     9  
      4.89     7.02     158,571     1.78     4.26     14  
      10.81     11.07     157,644     2.33     4.05     12  
      (2.11 )   (11.03 )   148,580     2.49     4.46     13  
      7.80     2.97     158,920     2.38     4.33     12  

 

(b) Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to preferred shares issued by the Fund.
(c) The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to preferred shares (as described in Note 4 – Fund Shares, Preferred Shares) and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund (as described in Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives, Inverse Floating Rate Securities), where applicable, as follows:

 

NUO    
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:    
2018(e) 0.85 %**
2017 0.77  
2016 0.55  
2015 0.57  
2014 1.05  
2013 0.61  

 

NTX    
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:    
2018(e) 0.98 %**
2017 0.77  
2016 0.77  
2015 1.26  
2014 1.31  
2013 1.27  

 

(d) Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 5 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period.
(e) For the six months ended August 31, 2017.
** Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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    MTP Shares
 at the End of Period (b)
  VMTP Shares
at the End of Period
  MTP and VMTP
Shares at the
End of Period
 
                              Asset  
      Aggregate     Asset     Aggregate     Asset     Coverage  
      Amount     Coverage     Amount     Coverage     Per $1  
      Outstanding     Per $10     Outstanding     Per $100,000     Liquidation  
      (000 )   Share     (000 )   Share     Preference  
NAZ                                
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                
2018(a)   $   $   $ 88,300   $ 294,259   $  
2017             88,300     287,022      
2016             79,000     319,959      
2015             79,000     319,808      
2014             79,000     307,133      
2013             28,000     347,271      
                                 
NUM                                
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                
2018(a)             173,000     287,217      
2017             173,000     281,675      
2016             159,000     308,469      
2015             159,000     307,064      
2014             159,000     296,340      
2013     16,313     31.57     141,800     315,704     3.16  

 

(a) For the six months ended August 31, 2017.
(b) The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows:

 

      2014     2013  
NAZ              
Series 2015 (NAZ PRC)              
Ending Market Value per Share   $   $  
Average Market Value per Share     10.02 Δ    
Series 2016 (NAZ PRD)              
Ending Market Value per Share          
Average Market Value per Share     10.11 Δ    
               
NUM              
Series 2015 (NUM PRC)              
Ending Market Value per Share         10.08  
Average Market Value per Share     10.02 ΔΔΔ   10.06 ΔΔ

 

Δ For the period April 8, 2013 (effective date of the reorganizations) through December 20, 2013.
ΔΔ For the period January 7, 2013 (effective date of the reorganizations) through February 28, 2013.
ΔΔΔ For the period March 1, 2013 through December 20, 2013.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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    iMTP Shares
at the End of Period
  MTP Shares
at the End of Period (b)
  VMTP Shares
at the End of Period
  VRDP Shares
at the End of Period
 
    Aggregate   Asset   Aggregate   Asset   Aggregate   Asset   Aggregate   Asset  
    Amount   Coverage   Amount   Coverage   Amount   Coverage   Amount   Coverage  
    Outstanding   Per $5,000   Outstanding   Per $10   Outstanding   Per $100,000   Outstanding   Per $100,000  
    (000 ) Share   (000 ) Share   (000 ) Share   (000 ) Share  
NUO                                                  
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                                  
2018(a)   $   $   $   $   $   $   $ 148,000   $ 310,545  
2017                             148,000     304,520  
2016                             148,000     314,768  
2015                             148,000     312,934  
2014                             148,000     300,451  
2013                     73,500     335,236          
                                                   
NTX                                                  
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:                                                  
2018(a)     72,000     15,849                          
2017     72,000     15,552                          
2016     72,000     16,012                          
2015             70,920     32.23                  
2014             70,920     30.95                  
2013             70,920     32.41                  

 

(a) For the six months ended August 31, 2017.
(b) The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows:

 

      2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  
NUO                                
Series 2014 (NUO PRACL)                                
Ending Market Value per Share   $   $   $   $   $  
Average Market Value per Share             10.01 Ω        
Series 2015 (NUO PRCCL)                                
Ending Market Value per Share                      
Average Market Value per Share             10.03 Ω        
Series 2016 (NUO PRDCL)                                
Ending Market Value per Share                      
Average Market Value per Share             10.06 Ω        

 

NTX                                
Series 2015 (NTX PRCCL)                                
Ending Market Value per Share         10.02     10.03     10.04     10.05  
Average Market Value per Share     10.01 ΩΩ   10.04     10.04     10.06     9.97  

 

Ω For the period April 8, 2013 (effective date of the reorganization) through October 7, 2013.
ΩΩ For the period March 1, 2015 through April 20, 2015.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies

General Information

Fund Information
The state funds covered in this report and their corresponding New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) symbols are as follows (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

• Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAZ)

• Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUM)

• Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUO)

• Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund (NTX)

The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as diversified, closed-end management investment companies. NAZ, NUM and NUO were organized as Massachusetts business trusts on April 8, 2013, January 7, 2013 and April 8, 2013, respectively (previously organized as Minnesota trusts on January 23, 1991, July 25, 1991 and October 17, 1991, respectively). NTX was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 26, 1991.

The end of the reporting period for the Funds is August 31, 2017, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended August 31, 2017 (the “current fiscal period”).

Investment Adviser
The Funds’ investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC (“Nuveen”). Nuveen is the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA). The Adviser has overall responsibility for management of the Funds, oversees the management of the Funds’ portfolios, manages the Funds’ business affairs and provides certain clerical, bookkeeping and other administrative services, and, if necessary, asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), a subsidiary of the Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds.

Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies
Each Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from both regular federal and designated state income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by state and local government authorities within a single state or certain U.S. territories.

Significant Accounting Policies
Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.” The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Investment 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 Funds have earmarked securities in their portfolios with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments.

As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds did not have any when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments.

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

 

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Professional Fees
Professional fees presented on the Statement of Operations consist of legal fees incurred in the normal course of operations, audit fees, tax consulting fees and, in some cases, workout expenditures. Workout expenditures are incurred in an attempt to protect or enhance an investment or to pursue other claims or legal actions on behalf of Fund shareholders. If a refund is received for workout expenditures paid in a prior reporting period, such amounts will be recognized as “Legal fee refund” on the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared monthly. Net realized capital gains and/or market discount from investment transactions, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.

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

Compensation
The Funds pay no compensation directly to those of its trustees who are affiliated with the Adviser or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Funds from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.

Indemnifications
Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

Netting Agreements
In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable International Swaps and Derivative Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) master agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows each Fund to offset certain securities and derivatives with a specific counterparty, when applicable, as well as any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, each Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis.

The Funds’ investments subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, if any, are further described in Note 3 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets applicable to common shares from operations during the current fiscal period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

2. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
The fair valuation input levels as described below are for fair value measurement purposes.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market

 

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participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.

 

Level 1 –  Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 –  Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 –  Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

Prices of fixed income securities are provided by an independent pricing service (“pricing service”) approved by the Board. 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. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. 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 observability of the significant inputs.

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 Board and/or its appointee 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 (“NAV”) (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 observability of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Board and/or its appointee.

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of each Fund’s fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:

 

NAZ     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Long-Term Investments*:                          
Municipal Bonds   $   $ 256,069,976   $   $ 256,069,976  
NUM                          
Long-Term Investments*:                          
Municipal Bonds   $   $ 505,269,346   $   $ 505,269,346  
NUO                          
Long-Term Investments*:                          
Municipal Bonds   $   $ 462,287,682   $   $ 462,287,682  
NTX                          
Long-Term Investments*:                          
Municipal Bonds   $   $ 233,909,309   $   $ 233,909,309  

 

* Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications.

The Board is responsible for the valuation process and has appointed the oversight of the daily valuation process to the Adviser’s Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee, pursuant to the valuation policies and procedures adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the Funds’ pricing policies and reporting to the Board. The Valuation Committee is aided in its efforts by the Adviser’s dedicated Securities Valuation Team, which is responsible for administering the daily valuation process and applying fair value methodologies as approved by the Valuation Committee. When determining the reliability of independent pricing services for investments owned by the Funds, the Valuation Committee, among other things, conducts due diligence reviews of the pricing services and monitors the quality of security prices received through various testing reports conducted by the Securities Valuation Team.

 

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The Valuation Committee will consider pricing methodologies it deems relevant and appropriate when making a fair value determination, based on the facts and circumstances specific to the portfolio instrument. Fair value determinations generally will be derived as follows, using public or private market information:

 

(i)   If available, fair value determinations shall be derived by extrapolating from recent transactions or quoted prices for identical or comparable securities.
     
(ii)   If such information is not available, an analytical valuation methodology may be used based on other available information including, but not limited to: analyst appraisals, research reports, corporate action information, issuer financial statements and shelf registration statements. Such analytical valuation methodologies may include, but are not limited to: multiple of earnings, discount from market value of a similar freely-traded security, discounted cash flow analysis, book value or a multiple thereof, risk premium/yield analysis, yield to maturity and/or fundamental investment analysis.

The purchase price of a portfolio instrument will be used to fair value the instrument only if no other valuation methodology is available or deemed appropriate, and it is determined that the purchase price fairly reflects the instrument’s current value.

For each portfolio security that has been fair valued pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, the fair value price is compared against the last available and next available market quotations. The Valuation Committee reviews the results of such testing and fair valuation occurrences are reported to the Board.

3. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives

Portfolio Securities

Inverse Floating Rate Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in inverse floating rate securities. An inverse floating rate security is created by depositing a municipal bond (referred to as an “Underlying Bond”), typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose tender option bond (“TOB”) trust (referred to as the “TOB Trust”) created by or at the direction of one or more Funds. In turn, the TOB Trust issues (a) floating rate certificates (referred to as “Floaters”), in face amounts equal to some fraction of the Underlying Bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) an inverse floating rate certificate (referred to as an “Inverse Floater”) that represents all remaining or residual interest in the TOB Trust. Floaters typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties who are also provided a right to tender their certificate and receive its par value, which may be paid from the proceeds of a remarketing of the Floaters, by a loan to the TOB Trust from a third party liquidity provider (“Liquidity Provider”), or by the sale of assets from the TOB Trust. The Inverse Floater is issued to a long term investor, such as one or more of the Funds. The income received by the Inverse Floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to holders of the Floaters, 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 value of an Inverse Floater 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 Floaters, and because the Inverse Floater essentially bears the risk of loss (and possible gain) of the greater face value of the Underlying Bond.

The Inverse Floater held by a Fund gives the Fund the right to (a) cause the holders of the Floaters to tender their certificates at par (or slightly more than par in certain circumstances), and (b) have the trustee of the TOB Trust (the “Trustee”) transfer the Underlying Bond held by the TOB Trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the TOB Trust.

The Fund may acquire an Inverse Floater in a transaction where it (a) transfers an Underlying Bond that it owns to a TOB Trust created by a third party or (b) transfers an Underlying Bond that it owns, or that it has purchased in a secondary market transaction for the purpose of creating an Inverse Floater, to a TOB Trust created at its direction, and in return receives the Inverse Floater of the TOB Trust (referred to as a “self-deposited Inverse Floater”). A Fund may also purchase an Inverse Floater in a secondary market transaction from a third party creator of the TOB Trust without first owning the Underlying Bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited Inverse Floater”).

An investment in a self-deposited Inverse Floater is accounted for as a “financing” transaction (i.e., a secured borrowing). For a self-deposited Inverse Floater, the Underlying Bond deposited into the TOB Trust is identified in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund recognizing as liabilities, labeled “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, (a) the liquidation value of Floaters issued by the TOB Trust, and (b) the amount of any borrowings by the TOB Trust from a Liquidity Provider to enable the TOB Trust to purchase outstanding Floaters in lieu of a remarketing. In addition, the Fund recognizes in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the Underlying Bond, and recognizes (a) the interest paid to the holders of the Floaters or on the TOB Trust’s borrowings, and (b) other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee, liquidity and other services to a TOB Trust, as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.

In contrast, an investment in an externally-deposited Inverse Floater is accounted for as a purchase of the Inverse Floater and is identified in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” For an externally-deposited Inverse Floater, a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities recognizes the Inverse Floater and not the Underlying Bond as an asset, and the Fund does not recognize the Floaters, or any related

 

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borrowings from a Liquidity Provider, as a liability. Additionally, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” only the net amount of earnings on the Inverse Floater (net of the interest paid to the holders of the Floaters or the Liquidity Provider as lender, and the expenses of the Trust), and does not show the amount of that interest paid or the expenses of the TOB Trust as described above as interest expense on the Statement of Operations.

Fees paid upon the creation of a TOB Trust for self-deposited Inverse Floaters and externally-deposited Inverse Floaters are recognized as part of the cost basis of the Inverse Floater and are capitalized over the term of the TOB Trust.

As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of Floaters issued by each Fund’s TOB Trust for self-deposited Inverse Floaters and externally-deposited Inverse Floaters was as follows:

 

Floating Rate Obligations Outstanding     NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Floating rate obligations: self-deposited Inverse Floaters   $ 2,755,000   $ 12,265,000   $ 8,000,000   $ 8,000,000  
Floating rate obligations: externally-deposited Inverse Floaters     14,215,000     8,430,000     23,155,000      
Total   $ 16,970,000   $ 20,695,000   $ 31,155,000   $ 8,000,000  

During the current fiscal period, the average amount of Floaters (including any borrowings from a Liquidity Provider) outstanding, and the average annual interest rate and fees related to self-deposited Inverse Floaters, were as follows:

 

Self-Deposited Inverse Floaters     NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Average floating rate obligations outstanding   $ 2,755,000   $ 15,361,467   $ 8,000,000   $ 8,000,000  
Average annual interest rate and fees     1.38 %   1.42 %   1.36 %   1.42 %

TOB Trusts are supported by a liquidity facility provided by a Liquidity Provider pursuant to which the Liquidity Provider agrees, in the event that Floaters are (a) tendered to the Trustee for remarketing and the remarketing does not occur, or (b) subject to mandatory tender pursuant to the terms of the TOB Trust agreement, to either purchase Floaters or to provide the Trustee with an advance from a loan facility to fund the purchase of Floaters by the TOB Trust. In certain circumstances, the Liquidity Provider may otherwise elect to have the Trustee sell the Underlying Bond to retire the Floaters that were tendered and not remarketed prior to providing such a loan. In these circumstances, the Liquidity Provider remains obligated to provide a loan to the extent that the proceeds of the sale of the Underlying Bond is not sufficient to pay the purchase price of the Floaters.

The size of the commitment under the loan facility for a given TOB Trust is at least equal to the balance of that TOB Trust’s outstanding Floaters plus any accrued interest. In consideration of the loan facility, fee schedules are in place and are charged by the Liquidity Provider(s). Any loans made by the Liquidity Provider will be secured by the purchased Floaters held by the TOB Trust. Interest paid on any outstanding loan balances will be effectively borne by the Fund that owns the Inverse Floaters of the TOB Trust that has incurred the borrowing and may be at a rate that is greater than the rate that would have been paid had the Floaters been successfully remarketed.

As described above, any amounts outstanding under a liquidity facility are recognized as a component of “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities by the Fund holding the corresponding Inverse Floaters issued by the borrowing TOB Trust. As of the end of the reporting period, there were no loans outstanding under any such facility.

Each Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse arrangement” or “credit recovery swap”) (TOB Trusts involving such agreements are referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”), under which a Fund agrees to reimburse the Liquidity Provider for the Trust’s Floaters, in certain circumstances, for the amount (if any) by which the liquidation value of the Underlying Bond held by the TOB Trust may fall short of the sum of the liquidation value of the Floaters issued by the TOB Trust plus any amounts borrowed by the TOB Trust from the Liquidity Provider, plus any shortfalls in interest cash flows. Under these agreements, a Fund’s potential exposure to losses related to or on an Inverse Floater may increase beyond the value of the Inverse Floater as a Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the Floaters or the Liquidity Provider. Any such shortfall amount in the aggregate is recognized as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

As of the end of the reporting period, each Fund’s maximum exposure to the Floaters issued by Recourse Trusts for self-deposited Inverse Floaters and externally-deposited Inverse Floaters was as follows:

 

Floating Rate Obligations – Recourse Trusts     NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts: self-deposited Inverse Floaters   $ 2,755,000   $ 12,265,000   $   $ 8,000,000  
Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts: externally-deposited Inverse Floaters     7,500,000     8,430,000     4,480,000      
Total   $ 10,255,000   $ 20,695,000   $ 4,480,000   $ 8,000,000  

 

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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.

Investments in Derivatives
In addition to the inverse floating rate securities in which each Fund may invest, which are considered portfolio securities for financial reporting purposes, each Fund is authorized to invest in certain other derivative instruments, such as futures, options and swap contracts. Each Fund limits its investments in futures, options on futures and swap contracts to the extent necessary for the Adviser to claim the exclusion from registration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool operator with respect to the Fund. The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.

Although the Funds are authorized to invest in derivative instruments and may do so in the future, they did not make any such investments during the current fiscal period.

Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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

4. Fund Shares

Common Shares

Common Shares Equity Shelf Program and Offering Costs
NAZ has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) authorizing the Fund to issue additional common shares through one or more equity shelf programs (“Shelf Offering”), which became effective with the SEC during the current fiscal period.

Under this Shelf Offering, the Fund, subject to market conditions, may raise additional equity capital by issuing additional common shares from time to time in varying amounts and by different offering methods at a net price at or above the Fund’s NAV per common share. In the event the Fund’s Shelf Offering registration statement is no longer current, the Fund may not issue additional common shares until a post-effective amendment to the registration statement has been filed with the SEC.

Additional authorized common shares, common shares sold and offering proceeds, net of offering costs under the Fund’s Shelf Offering during the Fund’s current and prior fiscal period were as follows:

 

      NAZ  
      Year  
      Ended  
      8/31/17 *
Additional authorized common shares     1,100,000  
Common shares sold     101,500  
Offering proceeds, net of offering costs   $ 1,473,328  

 

* Represents additional authorized shares for the period June 6, 2017 through August 31, 2017.

Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its Shelf Offering were recorded as a deferred charge and recognized as a component of “Deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The deferred asset is reduced during the one-year period that additional shares are sold by

 

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reducing the proceeds from such sales and recognized as a component of “Proceeds from shelf offering, net of offering costs” on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any remaining deferred charges at the end of the one-year life of the Shelf Offering period will be expensed accordingly, as well as any additional Shelf Offering costs the Fund may incur. As Shelf Offering costs are expensed they are recognized as a component of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Common Share Transactions
Transactions in common shares for the Funds during the Funds’ current and prior fiscal period, where applicable, were as follows:

 

      NAZ  
      Six Months     Year  
      Ended     Ended  
      8/31/17     2/28/17  
Common shares:              
Issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions     2,464     10,466  
Sold through shelf offering     101,500      
Weighted average common share:              
Premium to NAV per shelf offering share sold     1.67 %   %

Preferred Shares

Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
The following Fund has issued and has outstanding Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred (“iMTP”) Shares, with a $5,000 liquidation preference per share. iMTP Shares are issued via private placement and are not publicly available.

As of the end of the reporting period, details of iMTP Shares outstanding were as follows:

 

            Shares     Liquidation  
Fund     Series     Outstanding     Preference  
NTX     2018     14,400   $ 72,000,000  

The Fund is obligated to redeem its iMTP Shares by the date as specified in its offering document (“Term Redemption Date”), unless earlier redeemed by the Fund. iMTP Shares are subject to optional and mandatory redemption in certain circumstances. The iMTP Shares are not subject to redemption at the option of the Fund for approximately one year following the date of issuance, at which point the Fund may redeem at its option (“Optional Redemption Date”) and any date thereafter. The Fund may be obligated to redeem a certain amount of iMTP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage and leverage ratio requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation preference per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The Term Redemption Date and Optional Redemption Date for the Fund’s iMTP Shares are as follows:

 

            Term     Optional  
Fund     Series     Redemption Date     Redemption Date  
NTX     2018     November 1, 2018     May 1, 2016  

The average liquidation preference of iMTP Shares outstanding and annualized dividend rate for the Fund during the current fiscal period, were as follows:

 

      NTX  
Average liquidation preference of iMTP Shares outstanding   $ 72,000,000  
Annualized dividend rate     1.71 %

iMTP Shares are subject to restrictions on transfer and may only be sold or transferred to “qualified institutional buyers.” iMTP Shares are short-term or short/intermediate-term instruments that pay a variable dividend rate tied to a short-term index, plus an additional fixed “spread” amount established at the time of issuance. The fair value of iMTP Shares is expected to be approximately their liquidation preference so long as the fixed “spread” on the iMTP Shares remains roughly in line with the “spread” being demanded by investors on instruments having similar terms in the current market environment. In present market conditions, the Fund’s Adviser has determined that the fair value of iMTP Shares is approximately their liquidation preference, but their fair value could vary if market conditions change materially. For financial reporting purposes, the liquidation preference of iMTP Shares is recorded as a liability and recognized as a component of “Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred (“iMTP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Dividends on the iMTP Shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly. Unpaid dividends on iMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. Dividends accrued on iMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.

Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its offering of iMTP Shares were recorded as a deferred charge, which are amortized over the life of the shares and recognized as components of “Institutional MuniFund Term Preferred (“iMTP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.

Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
The following Funds have issued and have outstanding Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, with a $100,000 liquidation preference per share. VMTP Shares are issued via private placement and are not publicly available.

As of the end of the reporting period, VMTP Shares outstanding, at liquidation preference, for each Fund were as follows:

 

            Shares     Liquidation  
Fund     Series     Outstanding     Preference  
NAZ     2019     883   $ 88,300,000  
NUM     2019     1,730   $ 173,000,000  

Each Fund is obligated to redeem its VMTP Shares by the date as specified in its offering document (“Term Redemption Date”), unless earlier redeemed by the Fund. VMTP Shares are subject to optional and mandatory redemption in certain circumstances. The VMTP Shares may be redeemed at the option of each Fund, subject to payment of premium for approximately one year following the date of issuance (“Premium Expiration Date”), and at the redemption price per share thereafter. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation preference per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. Each Fund may be obligated to redeem a certain amount of the VMTP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage and leverage ratio requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The Term Redemption Date and Premium Expiration Date for each Fund’s series of VMTP Shares are as follows:

 

            Term     Premium  
Fund     Series     Redemption Date     Expiration Date  
NAZ     2019     June 1, 2019     May 31, 2017  
                     
NUM     2019     June 1, 2019     May 31, 2017  

The average liquidation preference of VMTP Shares outstanding and annualized dividend rate for each Fund during the current fiscal period were as follows:

 

      NAZ     NUM  
Average liquidation preference of VMTP Shares outstanding   $ 88,300,000   $ 173,000,000  
Annualized dividend rate     1.74 %   1.74 %

VMTP Shares are subject to restrictions on transfer, generally do not trade, and market quotations are generally not available. VMTP Shares are short-term or short/intermediate-term instruments that pay a variable dividend rate tied to a short-term index, plus an additional fixed “spread” amount established at the time of issuance. The fair value of VMTP Shares is expected to be approximately their liquidation preference so long as the fixed “spread” on the VMTP Shares remains roughly in line with the “spread” being demanded by investors on instruments having similar terms in the current market environment. In present market conditions, the Funds’ Adviser has determined that the fair value of VMTP Shares is approximately their liquidation preference, but their fair value could vary if market conditions change materially. For financial reporting purposes, the liquidation preference of VMTP Shares is a liability and is recognized as a component of “Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Dividends on the VMTP Shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly. Unpaid dividends on VMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends accrued on VMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.

Costs incurred in connection with each Fund’s offering of VMTP Shares were recorded as a deferred charges, which are amortized over the life of the shares and are recognized as components of “Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, net of offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.

 

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Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares
The following Fund has issued and has outstanding Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, with a $100,000 liquidation preference per share. VRDP Shares are issued via private placement and are not publicly available.

As of the end of the reporting period, details of the Fund’s VRDP Shares outstanding were as follows:

 

            Shares     Liquidation        
Fund     Series     Outstanding     Preference     Maturity  
NUO     1     1,480   $ 148,000,000     September 1, 2043  

VRDP Shares include a liquidity feature that allows VRDP shareholders to have their shares purchased by a liquidity provider with whom the Fund has contracted in the event that the VRDP Shares are not able to be successfully remarketed. The Fund is required to redeem any VRDP Shares that are still owned by the liquidity provider after six months of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing. The Fund pays an annual remarketing fee of 0.10% on the aggregate principal amount of all VRDP Shares outstanding. The Fund’s VRDP Shares have successfully remarketed since issuance.

NUO designated a special rate period until November 15, 2017, for its Series 1 VRDP Shares. During the special rate period, the VRDP Shares will not be remarketed by a remarketing agent, be subject to optional or mandatory tender events, or be supported by a liquidity provider. During the period, VRDP dividends will be set monthly as a floating rate based on the predetermined formula. Following the initial special rate period, Special Rate Period VRDP Shares will transition to traditional VRDP Shares with dividends set at weekly remarketings, and be supported by a designated liquidity provider, unless the Board approves a subsequent special rate period.

Dividends on the VRDP Shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly at a rate established by a remarketing agent; therefore, the market value of the VRDP Shares is expected to approximate its liquidation preference. In the event that VRDP Shares are unable to be successfully remarketed, the dividend rate will be the maximum rate which is designed to escalate according to a specified schedule in order to enhance the remarketing agent’s ability to successfully remarket the VRDP Shares.

Subject to certain conditions, VRDP Shares may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the Fund. The Fund may also redeem certain of the VRDP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation preference per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends.

The average liquidation preference of VRDP Shares outstanding and annualized dividend rate for the Fund during the current fiscal period were as follows:

 

      NUO  
Average liquidation preference of VRDP Shares outstanding   $ 148,000,000  
Annualized dividend rate     1.60 %

For financial reporting purposes, the liquidation preference of VRDP Shares is a liability and is recognized as a component of “Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends on VRDP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. Dividends accrued on VRDP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations. Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its offerings of VRDP Shares were recorded as a deferred charge, which are amortized over the life of the shares and are recognized as a component of “Variable Rate Demand Preferred (“VRDP”) Shares, net of deferred offering costs” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and “Interest expense and amortization of offerings costs” on the Statement of Operations. In addition to interest expense, the Fund also pays a per annum liquidity fee to the liquidity provider, as well as a remarketing fee, which are recognized as “Liquidity fees” and “Remarketing fees,” respectively, on the Statement of Operations.

Preferred Share Transactions
Transactions in preferred shares for the Funds during the Funds’ current and prior fiscal period, where applicable, are noted in the following tables.

 

    Year Ended  
    February 28, 2017  
NAZ     Series     Shares     Amount  
VMTP Shares issued     2019     883   $ 88,300,000  
VMTP Shares exchanged     2016     (790 )   (79,000,000 )
Net increase (decrease)       93   $ 9,300,000  
                     
NUM                    
VMTP Shares issued     2019     1,730   $ 173,000,000  
VMTP Shares exchanged     2016     (1,590 )   (159,000,000 )
Net increase (decrease)       140   $ 14,000,000  

 

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5. Investment Transactions
Long-term purchases and sales (including maturities) during the current fiscal period were as follows:

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Purchases   $ 20,765,783   $ 30,287,687   $ 38,231,374   $ 13,158,298  
Sales and maturities     23,045,948     33,155,902     36,606,450     12,513,389  

6. Income Tax Information
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Furthermore, each Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.

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

The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the NAVs of the Funds.

The table below presents the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of each Fund’s investment portfolio, as determined on a federal income tax basis, as of August 31, 2017.

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Tax cost of investments   $ 236,726,502   $ 462,467,332   $ 422,084,594   $ 207,905,857  
Gross unrealized:                          
Appreciation   $ 19,520,215   $ 31,932,184   $ 36,068,742   $ 18,204,521  
Depreciation     (2,931,751 )   (1,394,256 )   (3,865,654 )   (201,069 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments   $ 16,588,464   $ 30,537,928   $ 32,203,088   $ 18,003,452  

Permanent differences, primarily due to expiration of capital loss carryforwards, tax basis earnings and profits adjustments, nondeductible reorganization expenses, federal taxes paid, taxable market discount and nondeductible offering costs, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of common share net assets as of February 28, 2017, the Funds’ last tax year end, as follows:

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Paid-in surplus   $ (1,009,446 ) $ (218,978 ) $ (324,645 ) $ (169,035 )
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income     166,833     34,317     319,044     88,684  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     842,613     184,661     5,601     80,351  

The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains as of February 28, 2017, the Funds’ last tax year end, were as follows:

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Undistributed net tax-exempt income1   $ 380,932   $ 823,546   $   $ 625,403  
Undistributed net ordinary income2     8,825             5,732  
Undistributed net long-term capital gains                  

 

1 Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on February 1, 2017, paid on March 1, 2017.
2 Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.

 

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The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds’ last tax year ended February 28, 2017, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:

 

      NAZ     NUM     NUO     NTX  
Distributions from net tax-exempt income   $ 9,937,919   $ 17,269,481   $ 15,271,572   $ 7,576,347  
Distributions from net ordinary income2     47,492     12,198     12,451     5,014  
Distributions from net long-term capital gains         1,290,275          

 

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

As of February 28, 2017, the Funds’ last tax year end, the following Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. If not applied, the carryforwards will expire as shown in the following table. The losses not subject to expiration will be utilized first by a Fund.

 

      NAZ     NUO3     NTX  
Expiration:                    
February 28, 2018   $ 43,720   $ 275,042   $  
February 28, 2019         1,450,805      
Not subject to expiration     3,032,638         3,516,437  
Total   $ 3,076,358   $ 1,725,847   $ 3,516,437  

 

3 A portion of NUO’s capital loss carryforward is subject to an annual limitation under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.

During the Funds’ last tax year ended February 28, 2017, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 

      NUM     NUO  
Utilized capital loss carryforwards   $ 84,900   $ 124,337  

As of February 28, 2017, the Funds’ last tax year end, $828,959 of NAZ’s capital loss carryforward expired.

The Funds have elected to defer late-year losses in accordance with federal income tax rules. These losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the current fiscal year. The following Funds have elected to defer losses as follows:

 

      NUM     NUO  
               
Post-October capital losses4   $ 1,093,175   $ 11,930  
Late-year ordinary losses5          

 

4 Capital losses incurred from November 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017, the Funds’ last tax year end.
5 Ordinary losses incurred from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 and/or specified losses incurred from November 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017.

7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees
Each Fund’s management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.

Each Fund’s management fee consists of two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables Fund shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their respective Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.

The annual Fund-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is calculated according to the following schedule:

 

Average Daily Managed Assets*     Fund-Level Fee  
For the first $125 million     0.4500 %
For the next $125 million     0.4375  
For the next $250 million     0.4250  
For the next $500 million     0.4125  
For the next $1 billion     0.4000  
For the next $3 billion     0.3750  
For managed assets over $5 billion     0.3625  

 

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The annual complex-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is calculated by multiplying the current complex-wide fee rated, determined according to the following schedule by the Fund’s daily managed assets:

 

Complex-Level Managed Asset Breakpoint Level* Effective Rate at Breakpoint Level  
$55 billion     0.2000 %
$56 billion     0.1996  
$57 billion     0.1989  
$60 billion     0.1961  
$63 billion     0.1931  
$66 billion     0.1900  
$71 billion     0.1851  
$76 billion     0.1806  
$80 billion     0.1773  
$91 billion     0.1691  
$125 billion     0.1599  
$200 billion     0.1505  
$250 billion     0.1469  
$300 billion     0.1445  

 

* For the complex-level fees, managed assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to certain types of leverage. For these purposes, leverage includes the funds’ use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining managed assets in certain circumstances. The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily managed assets of all Nuveen Funds that constitute “eligible assets.” Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen Funds or assets in excess of a determined amount (originally $2 billion) added to the Nuveen Fund complex in connection with the Adviser’s assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011. As of August 31, 2017, the complex-level fee for each Fund was 0.1599%.

Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other funds managed by the Adviser (“inter-fund trade”) under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any inter-fund trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund that is, or could be, considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common officer and/or common trustee complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under these procedures, each inter-fund trade is effected at the current market price as provided by an independent pricing service. Unsettled inter-fund trades as of the end of the reporting period are recognized as a component of “Receivable for investments sold” and/or “Payable for investments purchased” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable.

During the current fiscal period, the following Fund engaged in inter-fund trades pursuant to these procedures as follows:

 

      NAZ  
Purchases   $ 4,194,503  
Sales     2,971,317  

8. Borrowing Arrangements

Uncommitted Line of Credit
During the current fiscal period, the Funds participated in an unsecured bank line of credit (“Unsecured Credit Line”) under which outstanding balances would bear interest at a variable rate. Although the Funds participated in the Unsecured Credit Line, they did not have any outstanding balances during the current fiscal period. The Unsecured Credit Line was not renewed after its scheduled Termination Date on July 27, 2017.

Committed Line of Credit
The Funds, along with certain other funds managed by the Adviser (“Participating Funds”), have established a 364-day, approximately $3 billion standby credit facility with a group of lenders, under which the Participating Funds may borrow for various purposes other than leveraging for investment purposes. A large portion of this facility’s capacity (and its associated costs as described below) is currently dedicated for use by a small number of Participating Funds, which does not include any of the Funds covered by this shareholder report. The remaining capacity under the facility (and the corresponding portion of the facility’s annual costs) is separately dedicated to most of the other open-end funds in the Nuveen fund family, along with a number of Nuveen closed-end funds, including all of the Funds covered by this shareholder report. The credit facility expires in July 2018 unless extended or renewed.

 

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The credit facility has the following terms: a fee of 0.15% per annum on unused commitment amounts, and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) one-month LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Fed Funds rate plus 1.25% per annum on amounts borrowed. Participating Funds paid administration, legal and arrangement fees, which are recognized as a component of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations, and along with commitment fees, have been allocated among such Participating Funds based upon the relative proportions of the facility’s aggregate capacity reserved for them and other factors deemed relevant by the Adviser and the Board of each Participating Fund.

During the current fiscal period, none of the Funds utilized this facility.

Inter-Fund Borrowing and Lending
The SEC has granted an exemptive order permitting registered open-end and closed-end Nuveen funds to participate in an inter-fund lending facility whereby the Nuveen funds may directly lend to and borrow money from each other for temporary purposes (e.g., to satisfy redemption requests or when a sale of securities “fails,” resulting in an unanticipated cash shortfall) (the “Inter-Fund Program”). The closed-end Nuveen funds, including the Funds covered by this shareholder report, will participate only as lenders, and not as borrowers, in the Inter-Fund Program because such closed-end funds rarely, if ever, need to borrow cash to meet redemptions. The Inter-Fund Program is subject to a number of conditions, including, among other things, the requirements that (1) no fund may borrow or lend money through the Inter-Fund Program unless it receives a more favorable interest rate than is typically available from a bank or other financial institution for a comparable transaction; (2) no fund may borrow on an unsecured basis through the Inter-Fund Program unless the fund’s outstanding borrowings from all sources immediately after the inter-fund borrowing total 10% or less of its total assets; provided that if the borrowing fund has a secured borrowing outstanding from any other lender, including but not limited to another fund, the inter-fund loan must be secured on at least an equal priority basis with at least an equivalent percentage of collateral to loan value; (3) if a fund’s total outstanding borrowings immediately after an inter-fund borrowing would be greater than 10% of its total assets, the fund may borrow through the inter-fund loan on a secured basis only; (4) no fund may lend money if the loan would cause its aggregate outstanding loans through the Inter-Fund Program to exceed 15% of its net assets at the time of the loan; (5) a fund’s inter-fund loans to any one fund shall not exceed 5% of the lending fund’s net assets; (6) the duration of inter-fund loans will be limited to the time required to receive payment for securities sold, but in no event more than seven days; and (7) each interfund loan may be called on one business day’s notice by a lending fund and may be repaid on any day by a borrowing fund. In addition, a Nuveen fund may participate in the Inter-Fund Program only if and to the extent that such participation is consistent with the fund’s investment objective and investment policies. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Inter-Fund Program.

The limitations detailed above and the other conditions of the SEC exemptive order permitting the Inter-Fund Program are designed to minimize the risks associated with Inter-Fund Program for both the lending fund and the borrowing fund. However, no borrowing or lending activity is without risk. When a fund borrows money from another fund, there is a risk that the loan could be called on one day’s notice or not renewed, in which case the fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher rate or take other actions to payoff such loan if an inter-fund loan is not available from another fund. Any delay in repayment to a lending fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional borrowing costs.

During May 2017, the Board approved the Nuveen funds participation in the Inter-Fund Program. During the current reporting period, none of the Funds covered by this shareholder report have entered into any inter-fund loan activity.

9. New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-08 (“ASU 2017-08”) Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
During March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-08, which shortens the premium amortization period for purchased non-contingently callable debt securities. ASU 2017-08 specifies that the premium amortization period ends at the earliest call date, for purchased non-contingently callable debt securities. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU 2017-08, if any.

10. Subsequent Events

Preferred Shares
On September 22, 2017, NTX issued $72,000,000 of Series A MuniFund Preferred Shares to qualified institutional buyers in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 the proceeds of which were used to were redeemed all of its Series 2018 iMTP Shares at their $5,000 liquidation value per share, plus dividend amounts owed. NTX redeemed the Series 2018 iMTP Shares on October 2, 2017.

 

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Additional Fund Information

 

Board of Trustees          
Margo Cook* Jack B. Evans William C. Hunter David J. Kundert Albin F. Moschner John K. Nelson
William J. Schneider Judith M. Stockdale Carole E. Stone Terence J. Toth Margaret L. Wolff Robert L. Young

 

* Interested Board Member.

 

         
         
Fund Manager Custodian Legal Counsel Independent Registered Transfer Agent and
Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC State Street Bank Chapman and Cutler LLP Public Accounting Firm Shareholder Services
333 West Wacker Drive & Trust Company Chicago, IL 60603 KPMG LLP Computershare Trust
Chicago, IL 60606 One Lincoln Street   200 East Randolph Drive Company, N.A.
  Boston, MA 02111   Chicago, IL 60601 250 Royall Street
        Canton, MA 02021
        (800) 257-8787

         

Quarterly Form N-Q Portfolio of Investments Information
Each Fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. You may obtain this information directly from the SEC. 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 toll-free at (800) SEC-0330 for room hours and operation.

Nuveen Funds’ Proxy Voting Information
You may obtain (i) information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com and (ii) a description of the policies and procedures that each fund used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen toll free at (800) 257-8787. You may also obtain this information directly from the SEC. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov.

         

CEO Certification Disclosure
Each Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. Each Fund has filed with the SEC the certification of its CEO and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

         

Common Share Repurchases
Each Fund intends to repurchase, through its open-market share repurchase program, shares of its own common stock at such times and in such amounts as is deemed advisable. During the period covered by this report, each Fund repurchased shares of its common stock, as shown in the accompanying table. Any future repurchases will be reported to shareholders in the next annual or semi-annual report.

 

  NAZ NUM NUO NTX  
Common shares repurchased  

FINRA BrokerCheck
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides information regarding the disciplinary history of FINRA member firms and associated investment professionals. This information as well as an investor brochure describing FINRA BrokerCheck is available to the public by calling the FINRA BrokerCheck Hotline number at (800) 289-9999 or by visiting www.FINRA.org.

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Auction Rate Bond: An auction rate bond is a security whose interest payments are adjusted periodically through an auction process, which process typically also serves as a means for buying and selling the bond. Auctions that fail to attract enough buyers for all the shares offered for sale are deemed to have “failed,” with current holders receiving a formula-based interest rate until the next scheduled auction.
   
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
   
Duration: Duration is a measure of the expected period over which a bond’s principal and interest will be paid, and consequently is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond’s or bond fund’s value to changes when market interest rates change. Generally, the longer a bond’s or fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or fund will change as interest rates change.
   
Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage (see leverage) and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the fund’s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any regulatory leverage.
   
Escrowed to Maturity Bond: When proceeds of a refunding issue are deposited in an escrow account for investment in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the issue being refunded. In some cases, though, an issuer may expressly reserve its right to exercise an early call of bonds that have been escrowed to maturity.
   
Inverse Floating Rate Securities: Inverse floating rate securities, also known as inverse floaters or tender option bonds (TOBs), are created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust. This trust, in turn, (a) issues floating rate certificates typically paying short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties in amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) issues an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) to an investor (such as a Fund) interested in gaining investment exposure to a long-term municipal bond. The income received by the holder of the inverse floater varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the holder of the inverse floater bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk. The holder of the inverse floater typically also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. Hence, an inverse floater essentially represents an investment in the underlying bond on a leveraged basis.
   
Leverage: Leverage is created whenever a fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital.
   
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A fund’s Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash, accrued earnings and receivables) less its total liabilities. NAV per share is equal to the fund’s Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding.
   
Pre-Refunding: Pre-Refunding, also known as advanced refundings or refinancings, is a procedure used by state and local governments to refinance municipal bonds to lower interest expenses. The issuer sells new bonds with a lower yield and uses the proceeds to buy U.S. Treasury securities, the interest from which is used to make payments on the higher-yielding bonds. Because of this collateral, pre-refunding generally raises a bond’s credit rating and thus its value.

 

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Regulatory Leverage: Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued by or borrowings of a fund. Both of these are part of a fund’s capital structure. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
   
S&P Municipal Bond Indexes Arizona, Michigan, Ohio and Texas: Unleveraged, market value-weighted indexes designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade municipal bond markets in Arizona, Michigan, Ohio and Texas, respectively. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
   
S&P Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade U.S. municipal bond market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
   
Total Investment Exposure: Total investment exposure is a fund’s assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes a fund’s use of preferred stock and borrowings and investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities.
   
Zero Coupon Bond: A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. 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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Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently

Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.

         

Nuveen Closed-End Funds Automatic Reinvestment Plan

Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares. By choosing to reinvest, you’ll be able to invest money regularly and automatically, and watch your investment grow through the power of compounding. Just like distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on distributions that are reinvested. It is important to note that an automatic reinvestment plan does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect you against loss in a declining market.

Easy and convenient

To make recordkeeping easy and convenient, each month you’ll receive a statement showing your total distributions, the date of investment, the shares acquired and the price per share, and the total number of shares you own.

How shares are purchased

The shares you acquire by reinvesting will either be purchased on the open market or newly issued by the Fund. If the shares are trading at or above net asset value at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new shares at the greater of the net asset value or 95% of the then-current market price. If the shares are trading at less than net as -set value, shares for your account will be purchased on the open market. If the Plan Agent begins purchasing Fund shares on the open market while shares are trading below net asset value, but the Fund’s shares subsequently trade at or above their net asset value before the Plan Agent is able to complete its purchases, the Plan Agent may cease open-market purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the distribution in newly-issued Fund shares at a price equal to the greater of the shares’ net asset value or 95% of the shares’ market value on the last business day imme -diately prior to the purchase date. Distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the distribution payment date. No interest will be paid on distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price per share may exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund. A pro rata portion of any applicable brokerage commissions on open market purchases will be paid by Plan participants. These commissions usually will be lower than those charged on individual transactions.

Flexible

You may change your distribution option or withdraw from the Plan at any time, should your needs or situation change. You can reinvest whether your shares are registered in your name, or in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee. Ask your investment advisor if his or her firm will participate on your behalf. Participants whose shares are registered in the name of one firm may not be able to transfer the shares to another firm and continue to participate in the Plan. The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Although the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants, there is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan at this time.

Call today to start reinvesting distributions

For more information on the Nuveen Automatic Reinvestment Plan or to enroll in or withdraw from the Plan, speak with your financial advisor or call us at (800) 257-8787.

 

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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees (each, a “Board,” and each Trustee, a “Board Member”) of each Fund, including the Board Members who are not parties to the applicable advisory or sub-advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any such parties (the “Independent Board Members”), oversees the management of its respective Fund, including the performance of Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”), and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, the Funds’ sub-adviser (the “Sub-Adviser”). As required by applicable law, after the initial term of the respective Fund following commencement of its operations, the Board is required to consider annually whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement with the Adviser (the “Investment Management Agreement”) and its sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Investment Management Agreement, the “Advisory Agreements”). Accordingly, the Board met in person on April 11-12, 2017 (the “April Meeting”) and May 23-25, 2017 (the “May Meeting”) to consider the approval of each Advisory Agreement that was up for renewal for an additional one-year period.

The Board considered its review of the Advisory Agreements as an ongoing process encompassing the information received and the deliberations the Board and its committees have had throughout the year. The Board met regularly during the year and received materials and discussed topics that were relevant to the annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements, including, among other things, overall market performance and developments; fund investment performance; investment team review; valuation of securities; compliance, regulatory and risk management matters; and other developments. The Board had also established several standing committees, including the Open-end Fund Committee and Closed-end Fund Committee, which met regularly throughout the year to permit the Board Members to delve deeper into the topics particularly relevant to the respective product line. The Board further continued its practice of seeking to meet periodically with the Sub-Adviser and its investment team. The accumulated information, knowledge, and experience the Board Members had gained during their tenure on the Board governing the Funds and working with the Fund Advisers (as defined below) were taken into account in their review of the Advisory Agreements.

In addition to the materials received by the Board or its committees throughout the year, the Board reviewed extensive additional materials prepared specifically for its annual review of the Advisory Agreements in response to a request by independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Board Members. The materials addressed a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, a description of the services provided by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser (the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are each a “Fund Adviser”); an analysis of fund performance including comparative industry data and a detailed focus on any performance outliers; an analysis of the Sub-Adviser; an analysis of the fees and expense ratios of the Nuveen funds in absolute terms and in comparison to the fees and expenses of peers with a focus on any expense outliers; an assessment of shareholder services for the Nuveen funds and of the performance of certain service providers; a review of initiatives instituted or continued during the past year; a review of premium/discount trends and leverage management for the closed-end funds as well as information regarding the profitability of the Fund Advisers, the compensation of portfolio managers, and compliance and risk matters. The materials provided in connection with the annual review included information compiled and prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge” or “Lipper”), an independent provider of investment company data, comparing, in relevant part, each Fund’s fees and expenses with those of a comparable universe of funds (the “Peer Universe”), as selected by Broadridge (the “Broadridge Report”). The Independent Board Members also received a memorandum from independent legal counsel outlining their fiduciary duties and legal standards in reviewing the Advisory Agreements.

As part of its annual review, the Board met at the April Meeting to review the investment performance of the Funds and to consider the Adviser’s analysis of the Sub-Adviser evaluating, among other things, the Sub-Adviser’s assets under management, investment team, performance, organizational stability, and investment approach. During the review, the Independent Board Members requested and received additional information from management. At the May Meeting, the Board, including the Independent Board

 

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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)

Members, continued its review and ultimately approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for an additional year. Throughout the year and throughout their review of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members were assisted by independent legal counsel and met with counsel separately without management present. In deciding to renew the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members did not identify a particular factor as determinative, but rather the decision reflected the comprehensive consideration of all the information presented, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors and information considered in connection with the approval process. The following summarizes the principal factors, but not all the factors, the Board considered in its review of the Advisory Agreements and its conclusions.

 

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
  In evaluating the renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of the applicable Fund Adviser’s services provided to the respective Fund and the resulting performance of each Fund. The Board recognized the myriad of services the Adviser and its affiliates provided to manage and operate the Nuveen funds, including (a) product management (such as managing distributions, positioning the product in the marketplace, maintaining and enhancing shareholder communications and reporting to the Board); (b) investment oversight, risk management and securities valuation (such as overseeing the sub-advisers and other service providers, analyzing investment performance and risks, overseeing risk management and disclosure, executing the daily valuation of securities, and analyzing trade execution); (c) fund administration (such as helping to prepare fund tax returns and complete other tax compliance matters and helping to prepare regulatory filings and shareholder reports); (d) fund board administration (such as preparing board materials and organizing and providing assistance for board meetings); (e) compliance (such as helping to devise and maintain the Nuveen funds’ compliance program and test for adherence); (f) legal support (such as helping to prepare registration statements and proxy statements, interpreting regulations and policies and overseeing fund activities); (g) with respect to certain closed-end funds, providing leverage, capital and distribution management services; and (h) with respect to certain open-end funds with portfolios that have a leverage component, providing such leverage management services.
   
  The Board further noted the Adviser’s continued dedication to investing in its business to enhance the quality and breadth of the services provided to the Funds. The Board recognized the Adviser’s investment in staffing over recent years to support the services provided to the Nuveen funds in key areas, including in investment services, product management, retail distribution and information technology, closed-end funds and structured products, as well as in fund administration, operations and risk management. The Board further noted the Adviser’s continued commitment to enhancing its compliance program by, among other things, restructuring the compliance organization, developing a unified compliance program, adding compliance staff, and developing and/or revising policies and procedures as well as building further infrastructure to address new regulatory requirements or guidance and the growth of the complex. The Board also considered the enhancements to Nuveen’s cybersecurity capabilities, systems and processes to value securities, stress test reporting and risk and control self-assessments.
   
  In addition, the Independent Board Members considered information highlighting the various initiatives that the Adviser had implemented or continued over recent years to benefit the open-end fund and closed-end fund product lines and/or particular Nuveen funds. The Board noted the Adviser’s continued efforts to rationalize the open-end fund and closed-end fund product lines through, among other things, mergers, liquidations and repositionings in seeking to provide enhanced shareholder value over the years through increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved performance and revised investment approaches that are more relevant to current shareholder needs. With respect to closed-end Nuveen funds, such initiatives included (a) an increased level of leverage management activities in 2016 and 2017 resulting from the rollover of existing facilities, the negotiation of improved terms and pricing to reduce leverage costs, the innovation of new leverage structures, the rebalancing of leverage of various funds as a result of mergers or new investment mandates, and the restructuring of tender option bonds to be compliant with new regulatory requirements; (b) an increased level of capital management activities (i.e., the management of the issuance and repurchase of shares of certain closed-end funds) during 2016 as a result of market demand as well as an implementation

 

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  of a cross department review system for shares trading at certain discount levels; (c) continued refinements to a database to permit further analysis of the closed-end fund marketplace and shareholder base; (d) the development of enhanced secondary market board reporting and commentary; (e) the reconfiguration of the framework for determining and maintaining closed-end fund benchmarks to permit more consistency across the complex; and (f) the development of product innovations for new closed-end offerings, including target term funds. The Board also recognized the Adviser’s continued commitment to supporting the closed-end product line through its award winning investor relations support program through which Nuveen seeks to educate investors and financial advisers regarding closed-end funds.
   
  With respect to municipal funds, the Independent Board Members also appreciated, in particular, the astute portfolio management of the municipal funds with respect to the Puerto Rico debt crisis.
   
  In its review, the Board recognized that initiatives that attracted assets to the Nuveen family of funds generally benefited the Nuveen funds in the complex as fixed costs would be spread over a larger asset base and, as described below, through the complex-wide fee arrangement which generally provides that the management fees of the Nuveen funds (subject to limited exceptions) are reduced as asset levels in the complex reach certain breakpoints in the fee schedule.
   
  Similarly, the Board considered the sub-advisory services provided by the Sub-Adviser to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser generally provided portfolio advisory services for the Funds. The Board reviewed the Adviser’s analysis of the Sub-Adviser which evaluated, among other things, the investment team and any changes thereto, the stability and history of the organization, the assets under management, the investment approach and the performance of the Nuveen funds it sub-advises. The Board noted that the Adviser recommended the renewal of the Sub-Advisory Agreements.
   
  Based on its review, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement.
   
B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers
  As part of its evaluation of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, the Board reviewed Fund performance over the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2016 as well as performance data for the first quarter of 2017 ending March 31, 2017. The Board reviewed performance on an absolute basis and in comparison to the performance of peer funds (the “Performance Peer Group”) and recognized and/or customized benchmarks (i.e., generally benchmarks derived from multiple recognized benchmarks). For closed-end funds, the Board (or the Closed-end Fund Committee) also reviewed, among other things, the premium or discount to net asset value of the Nuveen closed-end funds as of a specified date and over various periods as well as in comparison to the premium/discount average in their respective Lipper peer category. The Independent Board Members continued to recognize the importance of secondary market trading for the shares of the closed-end funds and the evaluation of the premium and discount levels was a continuing priority for them. The review and analysis of performance information during the annual review of Advisory Agreements incorporated the discussions and performance information the Board Members have had at each of their quarterly meetings throughout the year.
   
  In evaluating performance data, the Independent Board Members recognized some of the limitations of such data and the difficulty in establishing appropriate peer groups and benchmarks for certain of the Nuveen funds. They recognized that each fund operates pursuant to its own investment objective(s), parameters and restrictions which may differ from that of the Performance Peer Group or benchmark. Certain funds may also utilize leverage which may provide benefits or risks to their portfolio compared to an unlevered benchmark. The Independent Board Members had noted that management had classified the Performance Peer Groups as low, medium and high in relevancy to the applicable fund as a result of these differences or other factors. The Independent Board Members recognized that the variations between the Performance Peer Group or benchmark and the applicable Fund will lead to differing performance results and may limit the value of the comparative performance data in assessing the particular Fund’s performance.

 

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  In addition, the Independent Board Members recognized that the performance data is a snapshot in time, in this case as of the end of the 2016 calendar year or end of the first quarter of 2017. A different period may generate significantly different results and longer term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance. Further, a shareholder’s experience in a Fund depends on his or her own holding period which may differ from that reviewed by the Independent Board Members.
   
  In their review of performance, the Independent Board Members focused, in particular, on the Adviser’s analysis of Nuveen funds determined to be underperforming performance outliers and the factors contributing to the respective fund’s performance and any efforts to address performance concerns. With respect to any Nuveen funds for which the Board has identified performance issues, the Board monitors such funds closely until performance improves, discusses with the Adviser the reasons for such results, considers any steps necessary or appropriate to address such issues, and reviews the results of any efforts undertaken. The Board, however, acknowledged that shareholders chose to invest or remain invested in a fund knowing that the Adviser and applicable sub-adviser manage the fund, knowing the fund’s investment strategy and seeking exposure to that strategy (even if the strategy was “out of favor” in the marketplace) and knowing the fund’s fee structure.
   
  In reviewing the performance of the Nuveen municipal funds, the Board recognized the challenged and volatile conditions of the municipal market in the fourth quarter of 2016 which impacted the performance of many of the municipal funds. The Board further considered that the municipal market had generally rebounded in the first quarter of 2017. In reviewing the performance of the municipal funds, the Board considered the impact of the market conditions.
   
  For Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund, the Board noted that the Fund ranked in its Performance Peer Group in the third quartile in the one- and three-year periods and second quartile in the five-year period. Although the Fund underper-formed its benchmark in the one-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark in the three- and five-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s overall performance.
   
  For Nuveen Michigan Quality Municipal Income Fund, the Board noted that the Fund ranked in its Performance Peer Group in the third quartile in the one-, three- and five-year periods. Although the Fund underperformed its benchmark in the one-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark in the three- and five-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s overall performance.
   
  For Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund, the Board noted that although the Fund ranked in its Performance Peer Group in the third quartile in the one-year period, the Fund ranked in the second quartile in the three- and five-year periods. Although the Fund underperformed its benchmark in the one-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark in the three- and five-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s overall performance.
   
  For Nuveen Texas Quality Municipal Income Fund, the Board noted that the Fund ranked in the second quartile in the one-year period and third quartile in the three- and five-year periods. Although the Fund underperformed its benchmark in the one-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark in the three- and five-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s overall performance.
   
C. Fees, Expenses and Profitability
   
  1. Fees and Expenses
  The Board evaluated the management fees and other fees and expenses of each Fund. The Board reviewed and considered, among other things, the gross and net management fees paid by the Funds. The Board further considered the net total expense ratio of each Fund (expressed as a percentage of average net assets) as the expense ratio is most reflective of the investors’ net experience in a Fund as it directly reflected the costs of investing in the respective Fund.
   
  In addition, the Board reviewed the Broadridge Report comparing, in relevant part, each Fund’s gross and net advisory fees and net total expense ratio with those of a Peer Universe. The Independent Board Members also reviewed the methodology

 

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  regarding the construction of the applicable Peer Universe by Broadridge. In reviewing the comparative data, the Board was aware that various factors may limit some of the usefulness of the data, such as differences in size of the peers; the composition of the Peer Universe; changes each year of funds comprising the Peer Universe; levels of expense reimbursements and fee waivers; and differences in the type and use of leverage. Nevertheless, in reviewing a fund’s fees and expenses compared to the fees and expenses of its peers (excluding leverage costs and leveraged assets), the Board generally considered a fund’s expenses and fees to be higher if they were over 10 basis points higher, slightly higher if they were 6 to 10 basis points higher, in line if they were within approximately 5 basis points higher than the peer average and below if they were below the peer average of the Peer Universe. The Board noted that the substantial majority of the Nuveen funds had a net expense ratio that was near or below their respective peer average.
   
  The Independent Board Members noted that each Fund had a net management fee in line with its respective peer average and a net expense ratio below its respective peer average.
   
  In their evaluation of the management fee schedule, the Independent Board Members also reviewed the fund-level and complex-wide breakpoint schedules, as described in further detail below. With respect to closed-end funds, the Board considered the effects of leverage on fees and expenses, including the calculation of management fees for funds with tender option bonds.
   
  Based on their review of the information provided, the Board determined that each Fund’s management fees (as applicable) to a Fund Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.
   
  2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
  The Board also reviewed information regarding the respective Fund Adviser’s fee rates for providing advisory services to other types of clients. For the Adviser and/or the Sub-Adviser, such other clients may include municipal separately managed accounts and passively managed exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) sub-advised by the Sub-Adviser but that are offered by another fund complex.
   
  The Board recognized that each Fund had an affiliated sub-adviser. In reviewing the fee rates assessed to other clients, with respect to affiliated sub-advisers, the Board reviewed, among other things, the range of fees and average fee rates assessed for managed accounts.
   
  The Board recognized the inherent differences between the Nuveen funds and the other types of clients. The Board considered information regarding these various differences which included, among other things, the services required, average account sizes, types of investors targeted, legal structure and operations, and applicable laws and regulations. The Independent Board Members recognized that the foregoing variations resulted in different economics among the product structures and culminated in varying management fees among the types of clients and the Nuveen funds. In general, the Board noted that higher fee levels reflected higher levels of service provided by the Fund Adviser, increased investment management complexity, greater product management requirements and higher levels of business risk or some combination of the foregoing. The Board recognized the breadth of services the Adviser provided to support the Nuveen funds as summarized above and noted that many of such administrative services may not be required to the same extent or at all for the institutional clients or other clients. The Board further recognized the passive management of ETFs compared to the active management required of other Nuveen funds would contribute to differing fee levels.
   
  The Independent Board Members noted that the sub-advisory fees paid by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser, however, were generally for portfolio management services. With respect to affiliated sub-advisers, the Board noted such sub-advisory fees were more comparable to the fees of retail wrap accounts and other external sub-advisory mandates.
   
  Given the inherent differences in the various products, particularly the extensive services provided to the Funds, the Board concluded that such facts justify the different levels of fees.

 

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  3. Profitability of Fund Advisers
  In conjunction with their review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s level of profitability for its advisory services to the Nuveen funds for the calendar years 2016 and 2015. In considering profitability, the Independent Board Members considered the level of profitability realized by Nuveen before the imposition of any distribution and marketing expenses incurred by the firm from its own resources. In evaluating the profitability, the Independent Board Members evaluated the analysis employed in developing the profitability figures, including the assumptions and methodology employed in allocating expenses. The Independent Board Members recognized the inherent limitations to any cost allocation methodology as different and reasonable approaches may be used and yet yield differing results. The Independent Board Members further reviewed an analysis of the history of the profitability methodology used explaining any changes to the methodology over the years. The Board has appointed two Independent Board Members, who along with independent legal counsel, helped to review and discuss the methodology employed to develop the profitability analysis each year and any proposed changes thereto and to keep the Board apprised of such changes during the year.
   
  In their review, the Independent Board Members evaluated, among other things, Nuveen’s adjusted operating margins, the gross and net revenue margins (pre-tax and after-tax) for advisory activities for the Nuveen funds, and the revenues, expenses, and net income (pre-tax and after-tax) of Nuveen for each of the last two calendar years. The Independent Board Members also reviewed an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2016 versus 2015. The Board, however, observed that Nuveen’s operating margins for its advisory activities in 2016 were similar to that of 2015.
   
  In addition to reviewing Nuveen’s profitability in absolute terms, the Independent Board Members also reviewed the adjusted total company margins of other advisory firms that had publicly available information and comparable assets under management (based on asset size and asset composition). The Independent Board Members, however, noted that the usefulness of the comparative data may be limited as the other firms may have a different business mix and their profitability data may be affected by numerous other factors such as the types of funds managed, the cost allocation methodology used, and their capital structure. Nevertheless, the Board noted that Nuveen’s adjusted operating margins appeared comparable to the adjusted margins of the peers.
   
  Further, the Adviser is a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC, the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (“TIAA”). To have a fuller picture of the financial condition and strength of the TIAA complex, together with Nuveen, the Board reviewed a balance sheet for TIAA reflecting its assets, liabilities and capital and contingency reserves for the 2016 and 2015 calendar years.
   
  In addition to the Adviser’s profitability, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of the Sub-Adviser from its relationship with the Nuveen funds. The Independent Board Members reviewed the Sub-Adviser’s revenues, expenses and revenue margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities for the calendar year ended December 31, 2016. The Independent Board Members also reviewed a profitability analysis reflecting the revenues, expenses and revenue margin (pre- and post-tax) by asset type for the Sub-Adviser for the calendar year ending December 31, 2016.
   
  In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered other amounts paid to a Fund Adviser for its services to the Funds as well as indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements), if any, the Fund Adviser and its affiliates received or were expected to receive that were directly attributable to the management of a Fund. See Section E below for additional information on indirect benefits a Fund Adviser may receive as a result of its relationship with the Funds.
   
  Based on a consideration of all the information provided, the Board noted that Nuveen’s and the Sub-Adviser’s level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable in light of the services provided.

 

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D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
  When evaluating the level of the advisory fees, the Independent Board Members considered whether there will be any economies of scale that may be realized by the Fund Adviser as a Fund grows and the extent to which these economies were shared with the Funds and shareholders. The Board recognized that economies of scale are difficult to measure with precision; however, the Board considered that there were several ways the Fund Adviser may share the benefits of economies of scale with the Nuveen funds, including through breakpoints in the management fee schedule reducing the fee rates as asset levels grow, fee waivers and/or expense limitation agreements and the Adviser’s investment in its business which can enhance the services provided to the Nuveen funds. With respect to the fee structure, the Independent Board Members have recognized that economies of scale may be realized when a particular fund grows, but also when the total size of the fund complex grows (even if the assets of a particular fund in the complex have not changed or have decreased). Accordingly, subject to certain exceptions, the funds in the Nuveen complex pay a management fee to the Adviser which is generally comprised of a fund-level component and complex-level component, each of which has a breakpoint schedule. Subject to certain exceptions, the fund-level fee component declines as the assets of the particular fund grow and the complex-level fee component declines when eligible assets of all the funds (except for Nuveen ETFs which are subject to a unitary fee) in the Nuveen complex combined grow. In addition, with respect to closed-end funds, the Independent Board Members noted that, although such funds may from time-to-time make additional share offerings, the growth of their assets would occur primarily through the appreciation of such funds’ investment portfolios.
   
  The Independent Board Members reviewed the breakpoint and complex-wide schedules and any savings achieved from fee reductions as a result of the fund-level and complex-level breakpoints for the 2016 calendar year. In addition, the Independent Board Members recognized the Adviser’s ongoing investment in its business to expand or enhance the services provided to the benefit of all of the Nuveen funds.
   
  Based on their review, the Board concluded that the current fee structure was acceptable and reflected economies of scale to be shared with shareholders when assets under management increase.
   
E. Indirect Benefits
  The Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding other benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of their relationship with the Nuveen funds, including compensation paid to affiliates of a Fund Adviser for services rendered to the funds and research services received by a Fund Adviser from broker-dealers that execute fund trades. The Independent Board Members noted that affiliates of the Adviser may receive compensation for serving as a co-manager for initial public offerings of new Nuveen closed-end funds and as underwriter on shelf offerings for certain existing funds. The Independent Board Members considered the compensation paid for such services in 2016.
   
  In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered that the Funds’ portfolio transactions are allocated by the Sub-Adviser and the Sub-Adviser may benefit from research received from broker-dealers that execute Fund portfolio transactions. The Board noted, however, that with respect to transactions in fixed income securities, such securities generally trade on a principal basis and do not generate soft dollar credits. Although the Board recognized the Sub-Adviser may benefit from a soft dollar arrangement if it does not have to pay for this research out of its own assets, the Board also recognized that the research may benefit the Funds to the extent it enhances the ability of the Sub-Adviser to manage the Funds.
   
  Based on their review, the Board concluded that any indirect benefits received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Funds were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.

 

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F. Other Considerations
  The Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees were reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.

 

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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 filing.

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 filing.

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable.

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

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

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

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

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

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.

(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.

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

By (Signature and Title) /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman
Gifford R. Zimmerman
Vice President and Secretary

Date: November 8, 2017
 
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/ Cedric H. Antosiewicz
Cedric H. Antosiewicz
Chief Administrative Officer
(principal executive officer)

Date: November 8, 2017
 
By (Signature and Title) /s/ Stephen D. Foy
Stephen D. Foy
Vice President and Controller
 (principal financial officer)

Date: November 8, 2017