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NKR Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

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- Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of Registered Management Investment Company (N-Q)

27/01/2012 7:22pm

Edgar (US Regulatory)





 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-10553
 
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:             2/28          
 
Date of reporting period:          11/30/11         
 
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 
 
 

 
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
 


 

           
   
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)  
     
   
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (NKR)  
     
   
November 30, 2011  
     
Principal  
   
Optional Call  
   
Amount (000)  
 
Description (1)  
Provisions (2)  
Ratings (3)  
Value  
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 10.8% (7.3% of Total Investments)  
     
$ 1,130  
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction  
3/12 at 100.00  
A  
$ 786,446  
   
Rate Securities, 0.508%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4)  
     
450  
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University,  
5/22 at 100.00  
A–  
458,991  
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31  
     
775  
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University,  
5/20 at 100.00  
A–  
777,093  
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40  
     
485  
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah  
12/14 at 100.00  
BBB–  
473,011  
   
Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/15/24  
     
210  
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise  
6/19 at 100.00  
BBB–  
181,919  
   
Education Center Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 6/01/40  
     
365  
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley  
7/18 at 100.00  
Baa3  
341,009  
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38  
     
290  
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities  
2/12 at 100.00  
BBB–  
290,099  
   
Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Ana G. Mendez University System,  
     
   
Series 1999, 5.375%, 2/01/19  
     
480  
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona  
9/14 at 100.00  
BB+  
412,594  
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34  
     
   
University of Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A:  
     
65  
 
5.500%, 6/01/18 – AMBAC Insured  
6/12 at 100.00  
AA–  
66,347  
40  
 
5.125%, 6/01/22 – AMBAC Insured  
6/12 at 100.00  
AA–  
40,650  
4,290  
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations  
   
3,828,159  
   
Health Care – 30.2% (20.4% of Total Investments)  
     
845  
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series  
1/17 at 100.00  
AA–  
883,152  
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25  
     
520  
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series  
1/17 at 100.00  
AA–  
340,278  
   
2007B, 1.059%, 1/02/37  
     
1,150  
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series  
1/18 at 100.00  
AA–  
1,194,149  
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38  
     
600  
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Blood Systems Inc., Series 2004,  
4/14 at 100.00  
A  
618,156  
   
5.000%, 4/01/20  
     
400  
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health  
12/15 at 100.00  
BBB  
344,616  
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37  
     
655  
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health  
12/17 at 100.00  
BBB  
552,434  
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42  
     
1,375  
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds,  
7/14 at 100.00  
A  
1,442,512  
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23  
     
1,650  
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds,  
7/17 at 100.00  
A  
1,656,649  
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32  
     
1,120  
 
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale  
9/20 at 100.00  
AA–  
1,109,920  
   
Healthcare, Series 2006C. Re-offering, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – AGC Insured  
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional  
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005:  
     
315  
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured  
12/15 at 100.00  
BBB+  
299,729  
260  
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured  
12/15 at 100.00  
BBB+  
238,337  
1,050  
 
University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011,  
7/21 at 100.00  
BBB+  
1,063,293  
   
6.000%, 7/01/39  
     
1,000  
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai  
8/13 at 100.00  
Baa2  
1,003,280  
   
Regional Medical Center, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 8/01/33  
     
10,940  
 
Total Health Care  
   
10,746,505  
   
Tax Obligation/General – 30.3% (20.5% of Total Investments)  
     
1,000  
 
Maricopa County Elementary School District 83 Cartwright, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/21 at 100.00  
AA–  
1,061,480  
   
School Improvement, Project 2010, Series 2011A, 5.375%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured  
     
1,000  
 
Maricopa County School District 6, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Washington  
No Opt. Call  
Aa2  
1,173,290  
   
Elementary School, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 7/01/16 – AGM Insured  
     
775  
 
Maricopa County School District 79 Litchfield Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/21 at 100.00  
Aa2  
906,797  
   
Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23  
     
1,165  
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 69, Paradise Valley, Arizona, General Obligation  
No Opt. Call  
Aa2  
1,284,937  
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 7/01/14 – FGIC Insured  
     
1,405  
 
Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured  
No Opt. Call  
AA  
1,610,536  
   
Phoenix, Arizona, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B:  
     
985  
 
5.000%, 7/01/22  
7/12 at 100.00  
AAA  
1,006,640  
290  
 
5.000%, 7/01/27  
7/12 at 100.00  
AAA  
296,716  
310  
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/21 at 100.00  
AA–  
340,969  
   
Series 2011A, 2.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured  
     
500  
 
Pima County Unified School District 08 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/21 at 100.00  
A+  
531,940  
   
Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29  
     
1,000  
 
Pima County Unified School District 6, Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School  
7/21 at 100.00  
A+  
1,058,110  
   
Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25  
     
1,360  
 
Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999, 5.000%, 7/01/33  
7/21 at 100.00  
AAA  
1,492,912  
9,790  
 
Total Tax Obligation/General  
   
10,764,327  
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 47.4% (32.0% of Total Investments)  
     
   
Arizona State, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A:  
     
750  
 
5.000%, 11/01/17 – NPFG Insured  
5/12 at 100.00  
A+  
756,293  
1,000  
 
5.000%, 11/01/18 – NPFG Insured  
5/12 at 100.00  
A+  
1,007,940  
120  
 
Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series  
7/15 at 100.00  
N/R  
100,220  
   
2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29  
     
337  
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds,  
1/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
286,406  
   
Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/01/32  
     
197  
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment  
7/12 at 100.00  
N/R  
198,609  
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25  
     
990  
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series  
7/12 at 100.00  
AA  
990,673  
   
2008B, 5.125%, 7/01/28  
     
789  
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006,  
7/16 at 100.00  
A2  
791,785  
   
4.600%, 1/01/26  
     
   
Maricopa County Stadium District, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002:  
     
840  
 
5.375%, 6/01/18 – AMBAC Insured  
6/12 at 100.00  
N/R  
786,635  
2,645  
 
5.375%, 6/01/19 – AMBAC Insured  
6/12 at 100.00  
N/R  
2,493,995  
240  
 
Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General  
7/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
211,601  
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32  
     
415  
 
Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/18 at 100.00  
N/R  
417,876  
   
Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33  
     
530  
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series  
7/16 at 100.00  
N/R  
426,889  
   
2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31  
     
350  
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation  
7/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
297,402  
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32  
     
140  
 
Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/16 at 100.00  
N/R  
113,495  
   
Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31  
     
1,000  
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Government Bonds, Capitol Mall LLC II,  
3/12 at 100.00  
A1  
1,010,920  
   
Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/15/16 – AMBAC Insured  
     
1,070  
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract  
No Opt. Call  
BBB–  
1,071,659  
   
Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured  
     
270  
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding  
7/12 at 100.00  
Baa1  
270,227  
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24  
     
250  
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series  
2/20 at 100.00  
A+  
257,813  
   
2010A, 5.375%, 8/01/39  
     
960  
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue  
7/15 at 100.00  
A+  
993,206  
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured  
     
1,000  
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series  
No Opt. Call  
AAA  
1,218,330  
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24  
     
1,000  
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer  
No Opt. Call  
AAA  
1,063,430  
   
Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36  
     
555  
 
Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation  
7/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
477,505  
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32  
     
750  
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Arizona, Restricted General Obligation Bonds, Series  
7/15 at 100.00  
A1  
787,515  
   
2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24  
     
637  
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series  
7/16 at 100.00  
N/R  
538,042  
   
2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30  
     
350  
 
Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment  
7/16 at 100.00  
N/R  
280,081  
   
Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31  
     
17,185  
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited  
   
16,848,547  
   
Transportation – 2.8% (1.9% of Total Investments)  
     
1,000  
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series  
7/12 at 100.00  
AA–  
1,004,160  
   
2002B, 5.250%, 7/01/27 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 3.7% (2.5% of Total Investments) (5)  
     
100  
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 89, Dysart, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series  
7/14 at 100.00  
AA– (5)  
111,818  
   
2004B, 5.250%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AGM Insured  
     
375  
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,  
7/16 at 100.00  
AA (5)  
438,124  
   
Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured  
     
730  
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding  
7/12 at 100.00  
Baa1 (5)  
750,674  
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12)  
     
1,205  
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed  
   
1,300,616  
   
Utilities – 9.4% (6.3% of Total Investments)  
     
900  
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding  
6/20 at 100.00  
A1  
942,183  
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35  
     
665  
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power  
1/15 at 100.00  
BBB–  
678,267  
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29  
     
250  
 
Pinal County Electrical District 3, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series  
7/21 at 100.00  
A  
255,755  
   
2011, 5.250%, 7/01/36  
     
450  
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System  
1/18 at 100.00  
Aa1  
531,972  
   
Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 18.060%, 1/01/38 (IF) (6)  
     
1,000  
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc  
No Opt. Call  
A  
919,840  
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37  
     
3,265  
 
Total Utilities  
   
3,328,017  
   
Water and Sewer – 13.4% (9.1% of Total Investments)  
     
500  
 
City of Goodyear, Arizona, Subordinate Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2011,  
7/21 at 100.00  
AA–  
529,575  
   
5.500%, 7/01/41  
     
490  
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Water System Improvement Revenue  
6/12 at 100.00  
N/R  
490,137  
   
Bonds, Chaparral City Water Company, Series 1997A, 5.400%, 12/01/22 – AMBAC Insured  
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
210  
 
Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series  
7/13 at 100.00  
AA–  
215,418  
   
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – NPFG Insured  
     
1,000  
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding  
No Opt. Call  
AAA  
1,266,840  
   
Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 7/01/22 – FGIC Insured  
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:  
     
350  
 
4.700%, 4/01/22  
4/14 at 100.00  
N/R  
352,163  
410  
 
4.900%, 4/01/32  
4/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
388,389  
1,000  
 
Tucson, Arizona, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 7/01/18 –  
7/12 at 102.00  
Aa2  
1,045,470  
   
FGIC Insured  
     
525  
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water &  
12/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
476,049  
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
4,485  
 
Total Water and Sewer  
   
4,764,041  
$ 52,160  
 
Total Investments (cost $51,540,488) – 148.0%  
   
52,584,372  
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (52.7)% (7)  
   
(18,725,000)
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 4.7%  
   
1,678,920  
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%  
   
$ 35,538,292  
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of November 30, 2011:
         
 
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Total  
Investments:  
       
Municipal Bonds  
$ —  
$51,797,926  
$786,446  
$52,584,372  
 
 
 
The following is a reconciliation of the Fund’s Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
   
 
Level 3  
 
Municipal Bonds  
Balance at the beginning of period  
$844,223  
Gains (losses):  
 
Net realized gains (losses)  
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)  
(57,777)
Purchases at cost  
 
Sales at proceeds  
 
Net discounts (premiums)  
 
Transfers in to  
 
Transfers out of  
 
Balance at the end of period  
$786,446  
 
During the period ended November 30, 2011, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to or from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
 
Income Tax Information
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
At November 30, 2011, the cost of investments was $51,504,620.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at November 30, 2011, were as follows:
   
Gross unrealized:  
 
Appreciation  
$ 2,434,388  
Depreciation  
(1,354,636)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments  
$ 1,079,752  
 
 
     
(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)  
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.  
   
(“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB  
   
by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of  
   
these national rating agencies.  
(4)  
 
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board  
   
of Directors. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3.  
(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)  
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for  
     
   
investments in inverse floating rate transactions.  
(7)  
 
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 35.6%.  
N/R  
 
Not rated.  
(IF)  
 
Inverse floating rate investment.  
 
 
 
 

 
Item 2. 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 Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (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 registrant's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 3. Exhibits.

File as exhibits as part of this Form 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)), exactly as set forth below: See EX-99 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 Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date          January 27, 2012        
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date          January 27, 2012        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date          January 27, 2012        
 

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