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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number |
811-21471 |
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy 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)
Mark L. Winget
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (312) 917-7700
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2021
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policy making roles.
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Closed-End Funds
30 June
2021
Nuveen Closed-End Funds
JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund | |
JTA | Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund | |
JTD | Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund |
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Chairs Letter to Shareholders
Dear Shareholders,
More than a year has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, resulting in a year marked by a global economic downturn, financial market turbulence and some immeasurable losses of life. Although the health crisis persists, with the widespread distribution of vaccines in the U.S. and extraordinary economic interventions by governments and central banks around the world, we collectively look forward to what our new normal might be.
Global economic activity has continued to rebound, driving both gross domestic product growth and inflation higher, especially in the U.S. Vaccinations have enabled a further reopening of economies while governments and central banks have taken extraordinary measures to support the recoveries. To extend relief programs enacted earlier in the crisis, the U.S. government passed $900 billion in aid to individuals and businesses in late December 2020. Another $1.9 trillion relief package was signed into law in March 2021, providing extended unemployment benefits, direct payments to individuals and families, assistance to state and local municipalities, grants to education and public health, and other support. Currently, Congress is working on an infrastructure spending plan, although its final shape and whether it passes remains to be seen. The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks around the world have upgraded their economic forecasts but remain committed to sustaining the recovery by maintaining accommodative monetary conditions. However, as economies have reopened, the surge in consumer demand has outpaced supply chain capacity, resulting in a jump in inflation indicators in recent months. Whether inflation persists is a subject of debate by economists and some market observers, while the Fed and other central banks believe it to be more transitory.
While the markets longer-term outlook has brightened, we expect intermittent bouts of volatility to continue. Markets are closely monitoring central bank signals, particularly if inflation remains elevated, as a sooner-than-expected shift to monetary tightening could slow the economic recovery. Additionally, COVID-19 cases are rising again, as more virulent strains such as the delta variant have spread, both case counts and hospitalizations are rising, and vaccination rollouts have been uneven around the country and around the world. The recovery hinges on controlling the virus, and estimates vary considerably on when economic activity might be fully restored and what level of public inoculation would be sufficient to contain the spread of the virus, particularly in light of new variants. On the political front, the Biden administrations full policy agenda and the potential for Congressional gridlock remain to be seen, either of which could cause investment outlooks to shift. Short-term market fluctuations can provide your Fund opportunities to invest in new ideas as well as upgrade existing positioning while providing long-term value for shareholders. For more than 120 years, the careful consideration of risk and reward has guided Nuveens focus on delivering long-term results to our shareholders.
If you have concerns about whats coming next, it may be an opportune time to assess your portfolio. We encourage you to review your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment goals with your financial professional.
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,
Terence J. Toth
Chair of the Board
August 23, 2021
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Important Semiannual Shareholder Report Notice
For Shareholders of
Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (JDD)
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund (JTA)
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (JTD)
Semiannual Shareholder Report for the period ending June 30, 2021
Beginning with this semiannual shareholder report, the Funds will only include portfolio manager commentaries in their annual shareholder reports. For the Funds most recent annual portfolio manager discussion, please refer to the Portfolio Managers Comments section of each Funds December 31, 2020 annual shareholder report.
For current information on your Funds investment objectives, portfolio management team and average annual total returns please refer to the Funds website at www.nuveen.com.
For changes that occurred to your Fund both during and subsequent to this reporting period, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section of this report.
For average annual total returns as of the end of this reporting period, please refer to the Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section within this report.
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IMPACT OF THE FUNDS LEVERAGE STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE
One important factor impacting the returns of the Funds common shares relative to their comparative benchmarks was the Funds use of leverage through the use of bank borrowings. The Funds use leverage because our research has shown that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income. The opportunity arises when short-term rates that a Fund pays on its leveraging instruments are lower than the interest the Fund earns on its portfolio securities that it has bought with the proceeds of that leverage. This has been particularly true in the recent market environment where short-term rates have been low by historical standards.
However, use of leverage can expose Fund common shares to additional price volatility. When a Fund uses leverage, the Funds common shares will experience a greater increase in their net asset value if the securities acquired through the use of leverage increase in value, but will also experience a correspondingly larger decline in their net asset value if the securities acquired through leverage decline in value. All this will make the shares total return performance more variable, over time.
In addition, common share 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. In recent quarters, fund leverage expenses have generally tracked the overall movement of short-term tax-exempt interest rates. While fund leverage expenses are somewhat higher than their recent lows, leverage nevertheless continues to provide the opportunity for incremental common share income, particularly over longer-term periods.
The Funds use of leverage had a positive impact on total return performance during this reporting period.
The Funds continued to use interest rate swap contracts to partially hedge its future interest cost of leverage. The impact of the swap contracts on total return performance was positive during this reporting period.
As of June 30, 2021, the Funds percentages of leverage are as shown in the accompanying table.
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Effective Leverage* |
29.61 | % | 30.41 | % | 30.18 | % | ||||||
Regulatory Leverage* |
29.61 | % | 30.41 | % | 30.18 | % |
* |
Effective leverage is a Funds effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the leverage effects of certain derivative and other investments in a Funds portfolio that increase the Funds investment exposure. Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued or borrowings of a Fund. Both of these are part of the Funds 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 Funds effective leverage ratio. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set forth in the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
THE FUNDS REGULATORY LEVERAGE
Bank Borrowings
As noted previously, the Funds employ leverage through the use of bank borrowings. The Funds bank borrowing activities are as shown in the accompanying table.
Current Reporting Period |
Subseqent to the Close
of the Reporting Period |
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Fund |
Outstanding
Balance as of January 1, 2021 |
Draws | Paydowns |
Outstanding
Balance as of June 30, 2021 |
Average Balance
Outstanding |
Draws | Paydowns |
Outstanding
Balance as of August 26, 2021 |
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JDD | $ | 77,900,000 | $ | 16,100,000 | $ | | $ | 94,000,000 | $ | 85,702,762 | $ | | $ | | $ | 94,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
JTA | $ | 60,550,000 | $ | 15,100,000 | $ | | $ | 75,650,000 | $ | 65,921,271 | $ | | $ | | $ | 75,650,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
JTD | $ | 97,400,000 | $ | 11,600,000 | $ | | $ | 109,000,000 | $ | 100,629,834 | $ | | $ | | $ | 109,000,000 |
Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Note 8 Borrowing Arrangements for further details.
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DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The following information regarding the Funds distributions is current as of May 31, 2021, the date of the distribution data included within the Funds most recent distribution notice at the time this report was prepared. The Funds distribution levels may vary over time based on the Funds investment activities and portfolio investment value changes.
The Funds have adopted a managed distribution program. The goal of the Funds managed distribution program is to provide shareholders relatively consistent and predictable cash flow by systematically converting its expected long-term return potential into regular distributions. As a result, regular distributions throughout the year will likely include a portion of expected long-term and/or short-term gains (both realized and unrealized), along with net investment income.
Important points to understand about Nuveen fund managed distributions are:
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The Funds seek to establish a relatively stable common share distribution rate that roughly corresponds to the projected total return from its investment strategy over an extended period of time. However, you should not draw any conclusions about the Funds past or future investment performance from its current distribution rate. |
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Actual common share returns will differ from projected long-term returns (and therefore the Funds distribution rate), at least over shorter time periods. Over a specific timeframe, the difference between actual returns and total distributions will be reflected in an increasing (returns exceed distributions) or a decreasing (distributions exceed returns) Fund net asset value. |
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Each periods distributions are expected to be paid from some or all of the following sources: |
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net investment income consisting of regular interest and dividends, |
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net realized gains from portfolio investments, and |
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unrealized gains, or, in certain cases, a return of principal (non-taxable distributions). |
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A non-taxable distribution is a payment of a portion of the Funds capital. When the Funds returns exceed distributions, it may represent portfolio gains generated, but not realized as a taxable capital gain. In periods when the Funds returns fall short of distributions, it will represent a portion of your original principal unless the shortfall is offset during other time periods over the life of your investment (previous or subsequent) when the Funds total return exceeds distributions. |
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Because distribution source estimates are updated throughout the current fiscal year based on the Funds performance, these estimates may differ from both the tax information reported to you in the Funds 1099 statement, as well as the ultimate economic sources of distributions over the life of your investment. |
The following table provides information regarding the Funds distributions and total return performance over various time periods. This information is intended to help you better understand whether the Funds returns for the specified time periods were sufficient to meet its distributions.
Data as of May 31, 2021
Per Share
Distributions |
Annualized Total Return
on NAV |
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Fund | Inception Date | Quarterly |
Monthly
Equivalent |
Monthly
Net Investment
|
YTD Net
Realized Gain/Loss2 |
Inception
Unrealized Gain/Loss2 |
Current
Distribution Rate on NAV3 |
1-Year | 5-Year | YTD |
YTD
Distribution Rate on NAV4 |
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JDD |
9/2003 | $ | 0.1960 | $ | 0.0653 | $ | 0.0140 | $ | 0.0000 | $ | 2.3648 | 6.85% | 37.31% | 6.63% | 14.54% | 3.43% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JTA |
1/2004 | $ | 0.1920 | $ | 0.0640 | $ | 0.0263 | $ | 0.0000 | $ | 3.8746 | 6.01% | 52.03% | 7.82% | 20.23% | 3.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JTD |
6/2007 | $ | 0.2945 | $ | 0.0982 | $ | 0.0372 | $ | 0.2031 | $ | 6.4853 | 6.64% | 33.28% | 9.79% | 12.26% | 3.32% |
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Net investment income, which is expressed as a monthly amount using a six-month average. For approximately 25% of JDD, net income represents net REIT cash flow which may consist of income, capital gains, and/or a return of capital. |
2 |
These are approximations. Actual amounts may be more or less than amounts listed above. |
3 |
Current distribution, annualized, expressed over the most recent month-end NAV. |
4 |
Sum of year-to-date distributions expressed over the most recent month-end NAV. |
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Common Share Information (continued)
The following table provides estimates of the Funds distribution sources, reflecting year-to-date cumulative experience through the latest month-end. These estimates are for informational purposes only. The Funds attribute these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year. Consequently, the estimated information shown below is for the current distribution, and also represents an updated estimate for all prior months in the year.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and character of the distributions for tax reporting purposes will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV which will be sent to shareholders shortly after calendar year-end. More details about the Funds distributions and the basis for these estimates are available on www.nuveen.com/cef.
Data as of May 31, 2021
Current Quarter | Fiscal YTD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated Source of Distribution | Estimated Per Share Amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund |
Per Share
Distribution |
Net Investment
Income1 |
Realized
Gains |
Return of
Capital2 |
Distributions4 |
Net Investment
Income1 |
Realized
Gains |
Return of
Capital2 |
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JDD3 | $ | 0.1960 | 21.37% | 0.00% | 78.63% | $ | 0.3920 | $ | 0.0838 | $ | 0.0000 | $ | 0.3082 | |||||||||||||||||||||
JTA | $ | 0.1920 | 41.11% | 0.00% | 58.89% | $ | 0.3840 | $ | 0.1579 | $ | 0.0000 | $ | 0.2261 | |||||||||||||||||||||
JTD | $ | 0.2945 | 37.89% | 34.49% | 27.63% | $ | 0.5890 | $ | 0.2231 | $ | 0.2031 | $ | 0.1627 |
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Net investment income is a projection through the end of the current calendar quarter based on the most recent month-end data. |
2 |
Return of capital may represent unrealized gains, return of shareholders principal, or both. In certain circumstances, all or a portion of the return of capital may be characterized as ordinary income under federal tax law. The actual tax characterization will be provided to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV shortly after calendar year-end. |
3 |
JDD owns REIT securities which attribute their distributions to various sources, including net investment income, gains & return of capital. The estimates above are based on prior year attribution percentages, which can be expected to differ, at least slightly, from the actual final attributions for the current year. |
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Includes the most recent quarterly distribution declaration. |
NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUND DISTRIBUTION AMOUNTS
The Nuveen Closed-End Funds monthly and quarterly periodic distributions to shareholders are posted on www.nuveen.com and can be found on Nuveens enhanced closed-end fund resource page, which is at https://www.nuveen.com/resource-center-closed-end-funds, along with other Nuveen closed-end fund product updates. To ensure timely access to the latest information, shareholders may use a subscribe function, which can be activated at this web page (https://www.nuveen.com/subscriptions).
COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES
During August 2021, (subsequent to the close of the reporting period), 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 June 30, 2021, and since the inception of the Funds repurchase program, the Fund has cumulatively repurchased and retired its outstanding common shares as shown in the accompanying table.
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Common shares cumulatively repurchased and retired |
543,000 | 122,745 | 0 | |||||||||
Common shares authorized for repurchase |
1,965,000 | 1,385,000 | 1,445,000 |
During the current reporting period, the Funds did not repurchase any of their outstanding common shares.
OTHER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION
As of June 30, 2021, the Funds common share prices were trading at a premium/(discount) to their common share NAVs and trading at an average premium/(discount) to NAV during the current reporting period, as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Common share NAV |
$ | 11.36 | $ | 12.50 | $ | 17.41 | ||||||
Common share price |
$ | 10.40 | $ | 11.68 | $ | 16.07 | ||||||
Premium/(Discount) to NAV |
(8.45 | )% | (6.56 | )% | (7.70 | )% | ||||||
Average premium/(discount) to NAV |
(11.71 | )% | (10.59 | )% | (10.61 | )% |
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JDD |
Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of June 30, 2021 |
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of terms used within this section.
Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2021
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
JDD at Common Share NAV | 15.71% | 35.20% | 6.52% | 7.71% | ||||||||||||
JDD at Common Share Price | 23.34% | 46.64% | 7.21% | 8.51% | ||||||||||||
JDD Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark1 | 9.84% | 23.37% | 7.15% | 7.35% | ||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index | 15.25% | 40.79% | 17.65% | 14.84% |
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 Funds shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Daily Common Share NAV and Share Price
1 |
JDD Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark consists of: 1) 25% of the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Value Index (Net), 2) 25% of the return of the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index, 3) 25% of the return of the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global Diversified, and 4) 25% of the return the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index. |
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This data relates to the securities held in the Funds 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 & Poors Group, Moodys 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. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | 38.0% | |||
REIT Common Stocks | 37.8% | |||
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests | 31.2% | |||
Emerging Market Debt and Foreign Corporate Bonds | 29.5% | |||
Convertible Preferred Securities | 1.3% | |||
Structured Notes | 0.2% | |||
Corporate Bonds | 0.0% | |||
Warrants | 0.0% | |||
Common Stock Rights | 0.0% | |||
Repurchase Agreements | 4.8% | |||
Investment Companies | 3.6% | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities | (4.3)% | |||
Net Assets Plus Borrowings |
142.1% | |||
Borrowings | (42.1)% | |||
Net Assets |
100% |
Portfolio Credit Quality
(% of total fixed-income investments)
AAA | 0.5% | |||
AA | 3.5% | |||
A | 3.5% | |||
BBB | 21.4% | |||
BB or Lower | 65.9% | |||
N/R (not rated) | 5.2% | |||
Total |
100% |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)
Real Estate Investment Trust Common Stock | 25.8% | |||
Emerging Market Debt and Foreign Corporate Bonds | 20.1% | |||
Media | 3.6% | |||
Banks | 3.6% | |||
Software | 3.3% | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 2.8% | |||
Pharmaceuticals | 2.4% | |||
Health Care Providers & Services | 2.3% | |||
Insurance | 1.8% | |||
Food & Staples Retailing | 1.6% | |||
Chemicals | 1.6% | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 1.4% | |||
Specialty Retail | 1.4% | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 1.3% | |||
Communications Equipment | 1.1% | |||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 1.1% | |||
Structured Notes | 0.2% | |||
Repurchase Agreements | 3.3% | |||
Investment Companies | 2.4% | |||
Other1 | 18.9% | |||
Total |
100% |
REIT Common Stocks
Top Five Industries
(% of total investments)
Specialized | 6.4% | |||
Residential | 6.2% | |||
Office | 4.1% | |||
Retail | 3.2% | |||
Industrial | 3.0% |
Country Allocation2
(% of total investments)
United States | 63.5% | |||
Germany | 3.6% | |||
United Kingdom | 2.3% | |||
Japan | 2.1% | |||
China | 1.7% | |||
South Korea | 1.3% | |||
Russia | 1.2% | |||
Mexico | 1.1% | |||
Canada | 1.1% | |||
Brazil | 1.1% | |||
Israel | 0.9% | |||
Qatar | 0.9% | |||
United Arab Emirates | 0.9% | |||
Netherlands | 0.9% | |||
Other3 | 17.4% | |||
Total |
100% |
1 |
See Portfolio of Investment for details on other Portfolio Composition. |
2 |
Includes 22.1% (as a percentage of total investments) in emerging market countries. |
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Other countries include fifty-three countries that individually constitute less than 0.9% as a percentage of total investments. |
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JTA |
Nuveen Tax Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of June 30, 2021 |
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 June 30, 2021
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
JTA at Common Share NAV | 19.41% | 48.02% | 8.41% | 8.13% | ||||||||||||
JTA at Common Share Price | 28.28% | 56.66% | 9.57% | 9.00% | ||||||||||||
JTA Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark1 | 11.44% | 30.32% | 8.85% | 7.21% | ||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index | 15.25% | 40.79% | 17.65% | 14.84% |
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 Funds shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Daily Common Share NAV and Share Price
1 |
JTA Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark consists of: 1) 72% of the return of the MSCI World Value Index (Net), 2) 8% of the return of the ICE BofA Preferred DRD (dividends received deduction) Eligible Securities Index, and 3) 20% of the return of the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index. |
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This data relates to the securities held in the Funds 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 & Poors Group, Moodys 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. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | 99.8% | |||
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests | 28.0% | |||
$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred | 5.5% | |||
$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred | 4.2% | |||
Convertible Preferred Securities | 4.0% | |||
Structured Notes | 0.7% | |||
Corporate Bonds | 0.0% | |||
Warrants | 0.0% | |||
Repurchase Agreements | 2.3% | |||
Investment Companies | 5.7% | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities | (6.5)% | |||
Net Assets Plus Borrowings |
143.7% | |||
Borrowings | (43.7)% | |||
Net Assets |
100% |
Portfolio Credit Quality
(% of total fixed-income investments)
A | 0.6% | |||
BBB | 24.4% | |||
BB or Lower | 63.4% | |||
N/R (not rated) | 11.6% | |||
Total |
100% |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)
Banks | 12.7% | |||
Software | 5.2% | |||
Media | 5.1% | |||
Insurance | 5.1% | |||
Pharmaceuticals | 4.9% | |||
Health Care Providers & Services | 4.0% | |||
Chemicals | 3.7% | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 3.6% | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 3.6% | |||
Specialty Retail | 3.5% | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 3.3% | |||
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.7% | |||
Air Freight & Logistics | 2.5% | |||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 2.0% | |||
Household Durables | 2.0% | |||
Entertainment | 2.0% | |||
Capital Markets | 1.9% | |||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 1.7% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 1.7% | |||
Aerospace & Defense | 1.7% | |||
Communications Equipment | 1.7% | |||
Other1 | 19.6% | |||
Structured Notes | 0.4% | |||
Repurchase Agreements | 1.6% | |||
Investment Companies | 3.8% | |||
Total |
100% |
Top Five Issuers
(% of total investments)
Deutsche Post AG | 2.5% | |||
Citigroup Inc | 2.2% | |||
JPMorgan Chase & Co | 2.1% | |||
Microsoft Corp | 1.9% | |||
Anthem Inc | 1.8% |
Country Allocation2
(% of total investments)
United States | 63.3% | |||
Germany | 8.6% | |||
Japan | 5.5% | |||
United Kingdom | 5.3% | |||
South Korea | 3.3% | |||
China | 2.3% | |||
Canada | 1.7% | |||
Netherlands | 1.5% | |||
Belgium | 1.4% | |||
France | 1.3% | |||
Other | 5.8% | |||
Total |
100% |
1 |
See Portfolio of Investments for details on other Portfolio Composition. |
2 |
Includes 6.1% (as a percentage of total investments) in emerging markets countries. |
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JTD |
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of June 30, 2021 |
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 June 30, 2021
Cumulative | Average Annual | |||||||||||||||
6-Month | 1-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year | |||||||||||||
JTD at Common Share NAV | 12.10% | 32.78% | 9.81% | 9.70% | ||||||||||||
JTD at Common Share Price | 17.33% | 36.49% | 11.04% | 10.49% | ||||||||||||
JTD Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark1 | 8.82% | 27.37% | 9.84% | 8.09% | ||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index | 15.25% | 40.79% | 17.65% | 14.84% |
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 Funds shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.
Daily Common Share NAV and Share Price
1 |
JTD Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark consists of: 1) 16% of the return of the S&P 500® Index, 2) 34% MSCI EAFE Index (Net), 3) 25% of the return the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index (BXM), 4) 12.5% of the return of the ICE BofA Preferred DRD (dividends received deduction) Eligible Securities Index, and 5) 12.5% of the return of the ICE BofA Fixed Rate Preferred Index. |
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This data relates to the securities held in the Funds 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 & Poors Group, Moodys 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. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
Common Stocks | 107.3% | |||
$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred | 18.7% | |||
$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred | 10.1% | |||
Corporate Bonds | 3.8% | |||
Convertible Preferred Securities | 2.4% | |||
Repurchase Agreements | 3.7% | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities | (2.8)% | |||
Net Assets Plus Borrowings |
143.2% | |||
Borrowings | (43.2)% | |||
Net Assets |
100% |
Portfolio Credit Quality
(% of total fixed-income investments)
A | 1.7% | |||
BBB | 52.6% | |||
BB or Lower | 37.8% | |||
N/R (not rated) | 7.9% | |||
Total |
100% |
Portfolio Composition
(% of total investments)
Banks | 12.0% | |||
Pharmaceuticals | 7.0% | |||
Insurance | 5.5% | |||
Capital Markets | 4.5% | |||
Chemicals | 4.1% | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 4.0% | |||
Software | 3.4% | |||
Electric Utilities | 3.2% | |||
Food Products | 2.9% | |||
IT Services | 2.7% | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 2.7% | |||
Communications Equipment | 2.5% | |||
Consumer Finance | 2.4% | |||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 2.3% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 2.2% | |||
Health Care Providers & Services | 2.2% | |||
Specialty Retail | 2.1% | |||
Media | 2.0% | |||
Diversified Telecommunication Services | 2.0% | |||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 1.9% | |||
Containers & Packaging | 1.9% | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 1.8% | |||
Aerospace & Defense | 1.8% | |||
Household Products | 1.7% | |||
Other1 | 18.7% | |||
Repurchase Agreements | 2.5% | |||
Total |
100% |
Top Five Issuers
(% of total investments)
JPMorgan Chase & Co | 2.2% | |||
Microsoft Corp | 2.1% | |||
Apple Inc | 1.9% | |||
Koninklijke DSM NV , ADR | 1.8% | |||
Macquarie Group Ltd , ADR | 1.6% |
Country Allocation2
(% of total investments)
United States | 65.4% | |||
United Kingdom | 7.7% | |||
Japan | 5.7% | |||
Canada | 4.2% | |||
France | 3.6% | |||
Germany | 2.3% | |||
Hong Kong | 1.9% | |||
Netherlands | 1.8% | |||
Australia | 1.6% | |||
Denmark | 1.6% | |||
Other | 4.2% | |||
Total |
100% |
1 |
See Portfolio of Investments for details on other Portfolio Composition. |
2 |
Includes 1.00% (as percentage of total investments) in emerging market countries. |
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The annual meeting of shareholders was held on April 6, 2021 for JDD, JTA and JTD. The meeting was held virtually due to public health concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to elect Board members.
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Common
Shares |
Common
Shares |
Common
Shares |
||||||||||
Approval of the Board Members was reached as follows: |
||||||||||||
Jack B. Evans |
||||||||||||
For |
11,612,144 | 7,391,481 | 8,467,949 | |||||||||
Withhold |
4,341,862 | 4,439,487 | 3,558,089 | |||||||||
Total |
15,954,006 | 11,830,968 | 12,026,038 | |||||||||
Albin F. Moschner |
||||||||||||
For |
11,650,863 | 7,395,738 | 8,472,054 | |||||||||
Withhold |
4,303,143 | 4,435,230 | 3,553,984 | |||||||||
Total |
15,954,006 | 11,830,968 | 12,026,038 | |||||||||
Matthew Thornton III |
||||||||||||
For |
14,107,017 | 11,527,516 | 11,647,003 | |||||||||
Withhold |
1,846,989 | 303,452 | 379,035 | |||||||||
Total |
15,954,006 | 11,830,968 | 12,026,038 |
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JDD |
Nuveen Diversified Dividend and
|
|
(Unaudited) |
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JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
15,812 |
Medtronic PLC |
$ | 1,962,744 | |||||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services 1.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
6,126 |
Anthem Inc |
2,338,907 | ||||||||||||||||||
20,087 |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA, (3) |
1,669,153 | ||||||||||||||||||
6,140 |
Millennium Health LLC, (4), (5) |
6,386 | ||||||||||||||||||
5,767 |
Millennium Health LLC, (4), (5) |
5,421 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Health Care Providers & Services |
4,019,867 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
55,426 |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc, (3) |
145,493 | ||||||||||||||||||
116,526 |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc, (3), (4) |
233,052 | ||||||||||||||||||
10,009 |
Darden Restaurants Inc |
1,461,214 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
1,839,759 | |||||||||||||||||||
Household Durables 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
24,025 |
PulteGroup Inc |
1,311,044 | ||||||||||||||||||
509,002 |
Taylor Wimpey PLC, (3) |
1,120,180 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Household Durables |
2,431,224 | |||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
12,431 |
Siemens AG, (3) |
1,973,778 | ||||||||||||||||||
Insurance 2.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
30,881 |
Ageas SA/NV, (3) |
1,716,094 | ||||||||||||||||||
5,861 |
Allianz SE, (3) |
1,462,652 | ||||||||||||||||||
5,914 |
Everest Re Group Ltd |
1,490,387 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Insurance |
4,669,133 | |||||||||||||||||||
Media 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
16,132 |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc, (4) |
42,588 | ||||||||||||||||||
35,366 |
Comcast Corp, Class A, (2) |
2,016,569 | ||||||||||||||||||
1 |
Cumulus Media Inc, (4) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||
82,400 |
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc, (3) |
1,283,346 | ||||||||||||||||||
655,185 |
Hibu plc, (3), (4) |
3,276 | ||||||||||||||||||
3,185 |
Tribune Co, (4), (5) |
3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Media |
3,345,797 | |||||||||||||||||||
Metals & Mining 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
44,051 |
BHP Group PLC, (3) |
1,303,511 | ||||||||||||||||||
Multiline Retail 0.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
1 |
Belk Inc, (3), (4) |
25 | ||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
102,918 |
National Grid PLC, (3) |
1,309,083 | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
13,240 |
Chevron Corp |
1,386,757 | ||||||||||||||||||
96,575 |
Enterprise Products Partners LP, (2) |
2,330,355 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
3,717,112 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
25,786 |
AstraZeneca PLC, Sponsored ADR |
1,544,581 | ||||||||||||||||||
20,396 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, (2) |
1,362,861 | ||||||||||||||||||
56,268 |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR |
2,240,592 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals |
5,148,034 | |||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
447 |
Broadcom Inc |
213,147 |
18
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26,929 |
Infineon Technologies AG, (3) |
|
$ | 1,083,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19,511 |
Intel Corp |
|
1,095,348 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
|
2,391,667 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Software 2.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,801 |
Microsoft Corp, (2) |
|
2,384,191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25,846 |
Oracle Corp, (2) |
|
2,011,853 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Software |
|
4,396,044 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Specialty Retail 1.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38,467 |
Industria de Diseno Textil SA, (3) |
|
1,358,147 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6,164 |
Lowes Cos Inc |
|
1,195,631 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
946,000 |
Topsports International Holdings Ltd, 144A, (3) |
|
1,546,894 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Specialty Retail |
|
4,100,672 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33,472 |
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, (3) |
|
2,190,744 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tobacco 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11,790 |
Philip Morris International Inc |
|
1,168,507 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66,200 |
Mitsui & Co Ltd, (3) |
|
1,491,202 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7,195 |
SK Telecom Co Ltd, (3) |
|
2,044,692 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $61,223,599) |
|
84,887,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMMON STOCKS 37.8% (25.8% of Total Investments) |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care 2.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99,305 |
Healthpeak Properties Inc |
|
$ | 3,305,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35,800 |
Welltower Inc |
|
2,974,980 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Health Care |
|
6,280,843 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotels 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
177,210 |
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc, (4) |
|
2,200,948 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71,745 |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc, (4) |
|
1,343,784 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hotels |
|
3,544,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Industrial 4.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54,865 |
Duke Realty Corp |
|
2,597,858 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39,860 |
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc |
|
2,081,888 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41,998 |
Prologis Inc |
|
5,020,021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Industrial |
|
9,699,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office 6.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22,145 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc |
|
4,029,061 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19,885 |
Boston Properties Inc |
|
2,278,622 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50,030 |
Douglas Emmett Inc |
|
1,682,009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33,010 |
Highwoods Properties Inc |
|
1,491,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50,610 |
Hudson Pacific Properties Inc |
|
1,407,970 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22,655 |
Kilroy Realty Corp |
|
1,577,694 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10,360 |
SL Green Realty Corp |
|
828,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Office |
|
13,295,218 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residential 9.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75,130 |
American Homes 4 Rent |
2,918,800 |
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JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
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Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (6) |
Reference
Rate (6) |
Spread (6) | Maturity (7) | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Biotechnology 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 616 |
Grifols Worldwide Operations USA, Inc., Term Loan B |
2.088% | 1-Week LIBOR | 2.000% | 11/15/27 | BB+ | $ | 610,124 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Building Products 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
157 |
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc, Term Loan B |
2.375% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 9/24/26 | Baa3 | 157,848 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
239 |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 4/12/28 | B+ | 239,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
335 |
Quikrete Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 1/31/27 | BB | 332,048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
731 |
Total Building Products |
729,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital Markets 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
429 |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, Term Loan A |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 3/22/23 | Ba2 | 425,783 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
82 |
RPI Intermediate Finance Trust, Term Loan B1 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 2/11/27 | BBB | 81,605 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
511 |
Total Capital Markets |
507,388 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chemicals 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 |
Atotech B.V., Term Loan B |
3.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 3/18/28 | B+ | 65,441 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
553 |
Axalta Coating Systems US Holdings Inc., Term Loan B3 |
1.897% | 3-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 6/01/24 | BBB | 549,862 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
254 |
H.B. Fuller Company, Term Loan B |
2.093% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.000% | 10/21/24 | BB+ | 255,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 |
INEOS Styrolution US Holding LLC, Term Loan B |
3.250% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 1/29/26 | BB+ | 99,875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 |
Lonza Specialty Ingredients, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B2 | 76,190 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 |
PQ Performance Chemicals, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B+ | 34,085 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,083 |
Total Chemicals |
1,080,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
474 |
Belron Finance US LLC, Term Loan B |
3.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 4/30/28 | BB+ | 473,977 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 |
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., Term Loan |
5.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.250% | 6/21/24 | B | 72,899 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,087 |
Delta 2 (LUX) S.a.r.l., Term Loan |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 2/01/24 | B+ | 1,083,890 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
352 |
GFL Environmental Inc., Term Loan |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 5/30/25 | BB | 352,470 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
70 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 70,089 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 44,992 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
90 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 6-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 89,985 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 12-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 44,993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 |
Sabert Corporation, Term Loan B |
5.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 4.500% | 12/10/26 | B | 64,035 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
Spin Holdco Inc., Term Loan |
4.750% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 3/04/28 | B | 501,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
193 |
Trans Union, LLC, Term Loan B5 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 11/13/26 | BBB | 191,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 |
Travelport Finance (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l., Term Loan, (cash 2.500%, PIK 6.500%) |
2.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 2/28/25 | B | 45,901 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
81 |
West Corporation, Term Loan B1 |
4.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 10/10/24 | BB+ | 78,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
486 |
WEX Inc., Term Loan |
2.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 4/01/28 | Ba2 | 483,492 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3,604 |
Total Commercial Services & Supplies |
3,598,433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Communications Equipment 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
390 |
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.346% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 4/04/26 | Ba3 | 389,227 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
498 |
Eagle Broadband Investments LLC, Term Loan |
4.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 11/12/27 | B+ | 497,965 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
MetroNet Systems Holdings, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan (9) |
4.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 6/02/28 | B2 | 25,066 |
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JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
22
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (6) |
Reference
Rate (6) |
Spread (6) | Maturity (7) | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Entertainment 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 36 |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. , Term Loan B, (DD1) |
3.086% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 4/22/26 | B | $ | 33,501 | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 |
Crown Finance US, Inc., Incremental Term Loan |
3.750% | 6-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/20/26 | CCC | 39,765 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
499 |
Crown Finance US, Inc., Term Loan |
3.500% | 6-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 2/28/25 | CCC | 440,723 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., Term Loan, First Lien |
2.610% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 7/03/25 | BB | 24,479 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
604 |
Total Entertainment |
538,468 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
496 |
Chobani, LLC, Term Loan B |
4.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 10/23/27 | B | 498,267 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,470 |
US Foods, Inc., Term Loan B |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 6/27/23 | BB | 1,457,353 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,966 |
Total Food & Staples Retailing |
1,955,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Food Products 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
449 |
B&G Foods, Inc., Term Loan B4 |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 10/10/26 | BB | 449,798 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
446 |
Froneri International Ltd., Term Loan |
2.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/31/27 | B+ | 439,459 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
895 |
Total Food Products |
889,257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
229 |
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Term Loan B |
4.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 10/19/27 | B | 229,756 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
199 |
ADMI Corp., Term Loan B2 |
3.250% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 12/23/27 | B | 197,547 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
229 |
Gates Global LLC, Term Loan B3 |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 3/31/27 | B+ | 228,401 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
499 |
Global Medical Response, Inc., Term Loan B |
5.750% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.750% | 10/02/25 | B | 501,555 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
330 |
Onex TSG Intermediate Corp., Term Loan B |
5.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.750% | 2/26/28 | B | 332,836 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
226 |
Phoenix Guarantor Inc, Term Loan B |
3.341% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 3/05/26 | B1 | 224,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
249 |
Phoenix Guarantor Inc, Term Loan B3 |
3.573% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 3/05/26 | B1 | 248,214 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
216 |
RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 11/16/25 | B1 | 215,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,366 |
Select Medical Corporation, Term Loan B |
2.360% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 3/06/25 | Ba2 | 1,356,156 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
317 |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., Term Loan |
4.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 8/31/26 | B1 | 318,574 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3,631 |
Total Health Care Providers & Services |
3,623,316 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
914 |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC, Term Loan B |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 3/01/24 | B+ | 914,224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
247 |
Zelis Healthcare Corporation, Term Loan |
3.592% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 9/30/26 | B | 246,496 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,161 |
Total Health Care Technology |
1,160,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,573 |
1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, Term Loan B4 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 11/19/26 | BB+ | 1,554,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
235 |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc., Exit Term Loan, (cash 1.000%, PIK 5.000%) |
6.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 5.000% | 12/29/25 | B3 | 208,186 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
376 |
Aramark Services, Inc., Term Loan B3 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 3/11/25 | BB+ | 373,155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
992 |
Caesars Resort Collection, LLC, Term Loan B, First Lien |
2.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 12/22/24 | B+ | 985,236 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
129 |
Churchill Downs Incorporated, Incremental Term Loan B1 |
2.110% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.000% | 3/17/28 | BBB | 128,150 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 |
Crown Finance US, Inc., Term Loan B1, (cash 7.000%, PIK 8.250%), (DD1) |
7.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 7.000% | 5/23/24 | B | 93,196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
748 |
Golden Nugget, Inc., Incremental Term Loan B |
3.250% | 2-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 10/04/23 | B | 743,275 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower LLC, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Ba1 | 250,430 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
703 |
Hilton Worldwide Finance, LLC, Term Loan B2 |
1.842% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 6/21/26 | BBB | 697,691 |
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (6) |
Reference
Rate (6) |
Spread (6) | Maturity (7) | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 350 |
IRB Holding Corp, Term Loan |
4.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 12/15/27 | B | $ | 350,411 | |||||||||||||||||||||
479 |
KFC Holding Co., Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BBB | 480,006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
436 |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., Term Loan B |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 8/31/25 | Ba1 | 430,884 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
214 |
PCI Gaming Authority, Term Loan |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 5/31/26 | BBB | 213,190 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
755 |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B5 |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 3/31/24 | B2 | 751,103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7,314 |
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
7,259,288 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Household Durables 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 |
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Term Loan, (10) |
8.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 7.500% | 8/10/23 | B | 17,614 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
155 |
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Term Loan, (10) |
8.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 7.500% | 8/10/23 | B | 148,143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
497 |
Weber-Stephen Products LLC, Term Loan B |
4.000% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 10/30/27 | B1 | 499,055 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
669 |
Total Household Durables |
664,812 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Household Products 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
496 |
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc. , Term Loan |
2.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 2/05/23 | B+ | 495,026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
247 |
Acrisure, LLC, Term Loan B |
3.604% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 2/15/27 | B | 244,587 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
233 |
Asurion LLC, Term Loan B6 |
3.104% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 11/03/23 | Ba3 | 232,068 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
362 |
Asurion LLC, Term Loan B8 |
3.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 12/23/26 | Ba3 | 358,444 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
197 |
Broadstreet Partners, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 1/27/27 | B1 | 196,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
149 |
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, Term Loan |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 9/01/27 | B1 | 149,154 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,188 |
Total Insurance |
1,180,346 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
Adevinta, Term Loan, First Lien, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Ba3 | 501,018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
522 |
Arches Buyer Inc., Term Loan B |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 12/06/27 | B1 | 521,759 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
85 |
Mission Broadcasting, Inc., Term Loan B |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 6/03/28 | BBB | 84,628 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
580 |
Rackspace Technology Global, Inc., Term Loan, (DD1) |
3.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 2/09/28 | B+ | 577,276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,687 |
Total Interactive Media & Services |
1,684,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
CNT Holdings I Corp, Term Loan |
4.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 11/08/27 | B | 250,410 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Internet Software & Services 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
155 |
Banff Merger Sub Inc, Term Loan |
3.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 10/02/25 | B2 | 153,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
627 |
Greeneden U.S. Holdings II, LLC, Term Loan B4 |
4.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 12/01/27 | B | 629,633 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
290 |
Uber Technologies, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien B |
3.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 4/04/25 | B+ | 290,538 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,072 |
Total Internet Software & Services |
1,073,921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IT Services 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
226 |
Intrado Corporation, Term Loan |
5.000% | 2-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 10/10/24 | BB | 221,674 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
41 |
Intrado Corporation, Term Loan |
5.000% | 1-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 10/10/24 | BB | 39,795 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
124 |
Intrado Corporation, Term Loan |
5.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 10/10/24 | BB | 121,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
McAfee, LLC, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BB | 250,219 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
423 |
Tempo Acquisition LLC, ExtendedTerm Loan |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 10/31/26 | B1 | 423,737 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,064 |
Total IT Services |
1,057,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leisure Products 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
405 |
Hayward Industries, Inc., Term Loan |
3.250% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 5/28/28 | BB | 404,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
SRAM, LLC , Term Loan B |
3.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 5/18/28 | BB | 249,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
655 |
Total Leisure Products |
654,208 |
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Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (6) |
Reference
Rate (6) |
Spread (6) | Maturity (7) | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 803 |
Parexel International Corporation, Term Loan B |
2.845% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/27/24 | B2 | $ | 800,037 | |||||||||||||||||||||
409 |
PPD, Inc., Initial Term Loan |
2.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/13/28 | Ba2 | 408,863 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
121 |
Syneos Health, Inc., Term Loan B |
1.843% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 8/01/24 | BB | 120,855 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,333 |
Total Life Sciences Tools & Services |
1,329,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Machinery 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
394 |
Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, Term Loan B |
4.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 10/08/27 | B | 394,699 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
497 |
Vertical Midco GmbH, Term Loan B |
4.478% | 6-Month LIBOR | 4.250% | 7/31/27 | B1 | 498,851 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
248 |
Vertiv Group Corporation, Term Loan B |
2.836% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 3/02/27 | B+ | 246,377 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,139 |
Total Machinery |
1,139,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marine 0.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
110 |
HGIM Corp., Exit Term Loan |
7.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 6.000% | 7/02/23 | Caa3 | 82,323 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Media 3.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Cable One, Inc., Term Loan B4 |
2.104% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.000% | 5/03/28 | BB+ | 249,531 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
924 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Term Loan B2 |
1.860% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 2/01/27 | BBB | 918,310 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
732 |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.686% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 8/21/26 | B1 | 715,837 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
928 |
CSC Holdings, LLC, Incremental Term Loan |
2.323% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/15/26 | BB | 917,077 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
98 |
CSC Holdings, LLC, Term Loan B1 |
2.323% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 7/17/25 | BB | 97,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
495 |
CSC Holdings, LLC, Term Loan B5 |
2.573% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 4/15/27 | BB | 491,226 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 |
Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc., Term Loan B |
4.750% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 3/31/26 | B | 45,455 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 |
Diamond Sports Group, LLC, Term Loan |
3.360% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 8/24/26 | B2 | 43,809 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
488 |
E.W. Scripps Company (The), Term Loan B2 |
3.313% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.562% | 5/01/26 | BB | 486,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
277 |
Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B |
2.342% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 2/07/24 | BB+ | 275,538 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
460 |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., Term Loan, (DD1) |
3.104% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 5/01/26 | B+ | 456,976 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
266 |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., DIP Term Loan, (10) |
5.912% | 3-Month LIBOR | 5.500% | 7/13/21 | N/R | 268,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
601 |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Term Loan B3, (10) |
8.000% | Prime | 4.750% | 11/27/23 | N/R | 611,991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 |
Meredith Corporation, Incremental Term Loan B |
5.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.250% | 1/31/25 | BB | 81,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
386 |
Meredith Corporation, Term Loan B2 |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 1/31/25 | BB | 384,741 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
304 |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Term Loan B3 |
2.345% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/17/24 | BBB | 302,868 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
463 |
Outfront Media Capital LLC, Term Loan B |
1.841% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 11/18/26 | Ba1 | 455,890 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
266 |
Sinclair Television Group Inc., Term Loan B1 |
2.350% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/03/24 | Ba2 | 263,620 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
317 |
Springer Nature Deutschland GmbH, Term Loan B18, (DD1) |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 8/14/26 | B+ | 317,796 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Virgin Media Bristol LLC, Term Loan N |
2.573% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 1/31/28 | BB+ | 248,039 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
194 |
WideOpenWest Finance LLC, Term Loan B |
4.250% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 8/19/23 | B | 193,793 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
731 |
Ziggo Financing Partnership, Term Loan I, (DD1) |
2.573% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 4/30/28 | BB | 724,037 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8,626 |
Total Media |
8,550,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multiline Retail 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 |
Belk, Inc., Term Loan |
8.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 7.500% | 7/31/25 | B | 1,702 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7 |
Belk, Inc., Term Loan, (cash 5.135%, PIK 8.000%) |
13.135% | 3-Month LIBOR | 13.000% | 7/31/25 | CCC | 5,789 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
202 |
EG America LLC, Term Loan |
4.146% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 2/05/25 | B | 200,901 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
211 |
Total Multiline Retail |
208,392 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office Electronics 0.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 |
Pitney Bowes Inc., Term Loan B |
4.110% | 1-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 3/19/28 | BBB | 51,437 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 |
DT Midstream Inc., Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Baa2 | 100,294 |
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount (000) (11) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Argentina (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 20 |
YPF SA , Reg S |
6.950% | 7/21/27 | CCC+ | $ | 14,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Argentina |
1,351,238 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Armenia 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Republic of Armenia International Bond, 144A |
|
3.600% | 2/02/31 | Ba3 | 188,752 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
455 |
Republic of Armenia International Bond , Reg S |
|
7.150% | 3/26/25 | Ba3 | 514,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Republic of Armenia International Bond , Reg S |
|
3.600% | 2/02/31 | N/R | 188,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Armenia |
892,301 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Azerbaijan 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
150 |
International Bank of Azerbaijan OJSC , Reg S |
|
3.500% | 9/01/24 | B | 147,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond , Reg S |
|
4.750% | 3/18/24 | BB+ | 216,777 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
545 |
Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond , Reg S |
|
3.500% | 9/01/32 | BB+ | 564,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Southern Gas Corridor CJSC, 144A |
6.875% | 3/24/26 | BB+ | 239,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
385 |
Southern Gas Corridor CJSC , Reg S |
6.875% | 3/24/26 | BB+ | 460,160 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Azerbaijan |
1,628,525 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bahrain 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Bahrain Government International Bond, 144A |
|
6.250% | 1/25/51 | B+ | 190,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bermuda 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Bermuda Government International Bond, 144A |
|
4.750% | 2/15/29 | A+ | 232,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brazil 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
255 |
Banco do Brasil SA/Cayman, 144A |
|
4.750% | 3/20/24 | Ba2 | 272,212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Banco do Brasil SA/Cayman , Reg S |
|
4.625% | 1/15/25 | Ba2 | 213,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV, 144A |
|
4.500% | 1/31/30 | BB+ | 208,384 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Brazilian Government International Bond |
|
3.750% | 9/12/31 | N/R | 197,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
210 |
Brazilian Government International Bond |
|
5.000% | 1/27/45 | Ba2 | 212,201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Brazilian Government International Bond |
|
4.750% | 1/14/50 | Ba2 | 194,112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
BRF SA, 144A |
|
4.875% | 1/24/30 | Ba2 | 210,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, 144A |
|
4.625% | 2/04/30 | BB | 206,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
225 |
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA , Reg S |
|
5.750% | 10/27/21 | Ba2 | 228,479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
395 |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA/Cayman Island, 144A |
|
2.900% | 1/24/23 | BB | 403,334 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
MARB BondCo PLC, 144A |
|
3.950% | 1/29/31 | BB | 192,840 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 |
Petrobras Global Finance BV |
|
6.900% | 3/19/49 | Ba2 | 71,535 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
155 |
Petrobras Global Finance BV |
|
6.750% | 6/03/50 | Ba2 | 180,963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
115 |
Petrobras Global Finance BV |
|
5.500% | 6/10/51 | Ba2 | 115,040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Rede Dor Finance Sarl, 144A |
|
4.500% | 1/22/30 | BB | 205,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
205 |
Rumo Luxembourg Sarl, 144A |
|
5.250% | 1/10/28 | BB | 219,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 |
Vale Overseas Ltd |
|
3.750% | 7/08/30 | BBB | 106,470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Brazil |
|
3,437,102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgaria 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
135 | EUR |
Bulgaria Government International Bond , Reg S |
|
1.375% | 9/23/50 | Baa1 | 150,585 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Chile 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
205 |
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, 144A |
|
5.150% | 1/29/50 | BBB | 236,570 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
515 |
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo , Reg S |
|
3.750% | 8/05/26 | A | 538,539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
180 |
VTR Comunicaciones SpA, 144A |
|
5.125% | 1/15/28 | BB+ | 187,852 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Chile |
|
962,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
China 1.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd |
|
3.250% | 2/09/61 | A+ | 193,638 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
420 |
China Government International Bond, 144A |
|
2.250% | 10/21/50 | N/R | 395,615 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd , Reg S |
|
5.625% | 1/14/30 | BBB | 216,913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd , Reg S |
|
4.875% | 9/21/25 | BBB+ | 224,238 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Meituan , Reg S |
|
3.050% | 10/28/30 | BBB | 197,139 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Prosus NV, 144A |
|
4.027% | 8/03/50 | BBB | 192,293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
390 |
Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2018 Ltd , Reg S |
|
3.350% | 5/13/50 | A+ | 392,943 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd, 144A |
|
2.390% | 6/03/30 | A+ | 199,255 |
28
Principal
Amount (000) (11) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
China (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 200 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd , Reg S |
3.240% | 6/03/50 | A+ | $ | 195,789 | |||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Times China Holdings Ltd , Reg S |
6.200% | 3/22/26 | BB | 195,884 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Yuzhou Group Holdings Co Ltd , Reg S |
7.700% | 2/20/25 | B+ | 170,965 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total China |
2,574,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colombia 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
320 |
Bancolombia SA |
3.000% | 1/29/25 | Baa2 | 328,640 | |||||||||||||||||||||
270 |
Colombia Government International Bond |
3.000% | 1/30/30 | Baa2 | 264,503 | |||||||||||||||||||||
550 |
Colombia Government International Bond |
3.125% | 4/15/31 | Baa2 | 538,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||
205 |
Colombia Government International Bond |
3.250% | 4/22/32 | Baa2 | 200,789 | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 |
Colombia Government International Bond |
4.125% | 5/15/51 | Baa2 | 378,936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
180 |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 144A |
6.250% | 3/25/29 | BB+ | 196,803 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Colombia |
1,907,868 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costa Rica 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
435 |
Costa Rica Government International Bond, 144A |
6.125% | 2/19/31 | B | 461,104 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Costa Rica Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.000% | 4/04/44 | B | 206,502 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Costa Rica |
667,606 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cote dIvoire 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
395 |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.125% | 6/15/33 | Ba3 | 415,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||
405 | EUR |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.875% | 10/17/40 | Ba3 | 523,595 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Cote dIvoire |
939,342 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Croatia 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
415 | EUR |
Croatia Government International Bond , Reg S |
1.125% | 6/19/29 | BBB | 505,437 | ||||||||||||||||||||
715 | EUR |
Croatia Government International Bond , Reg S |
1.500% | 6/17/31 | BBB | 882,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||
420 | EUR |
Croatia Government International Bond , Reg S |
1.750% | 3/04/41 | BBB | 503,163 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Croatia |
1,890,974 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dominican Republic 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
150 |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A |
4.875% | 9/23/32 | BB | 154,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
305 |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A |
5.300% | 1/21/41 | BB | 304,241 | |||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A |
6.400% | 6/05/49 | BB | 268,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||
425 |
Dominican Republic International Bond , Reg S |
7.450% | 4/30/44 | BB | 511,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
290 |
Dominican Republic International Bond , Reg S |
6.850% | 1/27/45 | BB | 327,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
300 |
Dominican Republic International Bond , Reg S |
6.400% | 6/05/49 | BB | 322,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Dominican Republic |
1,889,391 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ecuador 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
110 |
Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A |
0.500% | 7/31/30 | B | 93,507 | |||||||||||||||||||||
119 |
Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A |
0.000% | 7/31/30 | B | 65,512 | |||||||||||||||||||||
928 |
Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A |
0.500% | 7/31/35 | B | 635,588 | |||||||||||||||||||||
467 |
Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A |
0.500% | 7/31/40 | B | 289,087 | |||||||||||||||||||||
137 |
Ecuador Government International Bond , Reg S |
0.500% | 7/31/35 | N/R | 93,845 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Ecuador |
1,177,539 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Egypt 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Egypt Government International Bond, 144A |
3.875% | 2/16/26 | B+ | 196,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||
205 |
Egypt Government International Bond, 144A |
8.875% | 5/29/50 | B+ | 220,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Egypt Government International Bond, 144A |
7.500% | 2/16/61 | B+ | 187,180 | |||||||||||||||||||||
1,155 |
Egypt Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.903% | 2/21/48 | B+ | 1,142,237 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Egypt |
1,746,630 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
El Salvador 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
190 |
El Salvador Government International Bond, 144A |
7.125% | 1/20/50 | B | 161,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
150 |
El Salvador Government International Bond , Reg S |
5.875% | 1/30/25 | B+ | 138,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||
135 |
El Salvador Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.375% | 1/18/27 | B+ | 121,837 | |||||||||||||||||||||
75 |
El Salvador Government International Bond , Reg S |
8.250% | 4/10/32 | B+ | 71,063 | |||||||||||||||||||||
65 |
El Salvador Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.650% | 6/15/35 | B+ | 59,319 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total El Salvador |
552,094 |
29
JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount (000) (11) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ethiopia 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 385 |
Ethiopia International Bond , Reg S |
6.625% | 12/11/24 | B | $ | 355,093 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gabon 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
455 |
Gabon Government International Bond, 144A |
6.625% | 2/06/31 | Caa1 | 458,174 | |||||||||||||||||||||
238 |
Gabon Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.375% | 12/12/24 | CCC | 253,438 | |||||||||||||||||||||
655 |
Gabon Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.625% | 2/06/31 | CCC | 658,926 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gabon |
1,370,538 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ghana 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
235 |
Ghana Government International Bond, 144A |
7.750% | 4/07/29 | B | 239,994 | |||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Ghana Government International Bond, 144A |
8.627% | 6/16/49 | B | 240,312 | |||||||||||||||||||||
355 |
Ghana Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.625% | 5/16/29 | B | 358,529 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Ghana Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.875% | 2/11/35 | B | 196,666 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Ghana Government International Bond , Reg S |
8.627% | 6/16/49 | B | 192,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Ghana |
1,227,751 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Honduras 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Honduras Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.500% | 3/15/24 | BB | 213,780 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Hong Kong 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
AIA Group Ltd, 144A |
3.200% | 9/16/40 | A | 206,279 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Hungary 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 |
Hungary Government International Bond |
5.375% | 2/21/23 | BBB | 88,584 | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 |
Hungary Government International Bond |
5.750% | 11/22/23 | BBB | 74,124 | |||||||||||||||||||||
390 | EUR |
Hungary Government International Bond , Reg S |
1.625% | 4/28/32 | BBB | 491,757 | ||||||||||||||||||||
160 | EUR |
Hungary Government International Bond , Reg S |
1.750% | 6/05/35 | BBB | 200,785 | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | EUR |
Hungary Government International Bond , Reg S |
1.500% | 11/17/50 | BBB | 55,053 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hungary |
910,303 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
India 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Bharti Airtel Ltd , Reg S |
4.375% | 6/10/25 | BBB | 218,186 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Indonesia 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | EUR |
Indonesia Government International Bond |
1.100% | 3/12/33 | BBB | 115,713 | ||||||||||||||||||||
335 |
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara , Reg S |
3.875% | 7/17/29 | BBB | 354,262 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara , Reg S |
5.250% | 5/15/47 | Baa2 | 224,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Indonesia |
694,675 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Israel 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | ILS |
Energean Israel Finance Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
4.875% | 3/30/26 | BB | 81,892 | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 |
Energean Israel Finance Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
4.500% | 3/30/24 | BB | 86,801 | |||||||||||||||||||||
295 |
Israel Electric Corp Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
5.000% | 11/12/24 | BBB | 329,692 | |||||||||||||||||||||
807 |
Israel Electric Corp Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
4.250% | 8/14/28 | BBB | 903,453 | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 |
Leviathan Bond Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
6.125% | 6/30/25 | BB | 35,152 | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 |
Leviathan Bond Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
6.500% | 6/30/27 | BB | 140,888 | |||||||||||||||||||||
75 |
Leviathan Bond Ltd , Reg S, 144A |
6.750% | 6/30/30 | BB | 84,468 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Israel |
1,662,346 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jordan 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Jordan Government International Bond, 144A |
7.375% | 10/10/47 | B+ | 210,240 | |||||||||||||||||||||
425 |
Jordan Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.375% | 10/10/47 | B+ | 446,718 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Jordan |
656,958 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Macedonia 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
315 | EUR |
North Macedonia Government International Bond, 144A |
3.675% | 6/03/26 | BB+ | 411,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||
515 | EUR |
North Macedonia Government International Bond , Reg S |
3.975% | 7/24/21 | BB+ | 612,188 | ||||||||||||||||||||
100 | EUR |
North Macedonia Government International Bond , Reg S |
2.750% | 1/18/25 | BB+ | 124,347 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Macedonia |
1,147,902 |
30
Principal
Amount (000) (11) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Malaysia 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 200 |
Petronas Capital Ltd, 144A |
3.500% | 4/21/30 | A2 | $ | 219,074 | |||||||||||||||||||
205 |
Petronas Capital Ltd, 144A |
3.404% | 4/28/61 | A2 | 209,323 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Malaysia |
428,397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mexico 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
230 |
Comision Federal de Electricidad, 144A |
3.348% | 2/09/31 | Baa1 | 228,160 | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 |
Mexico City Airport Trust , Reg S |
4.250% | 10/31/26 | BBB | 244,238 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Mexico Government International Bond |
4.750% | 4/27/32 | Baa1 | 229,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | EUR |
Mexico Government International Bond |
1.450% | 10/25/33 | Baa1 | 113,091 | ||||||||||||||||||||
440 |
Mexico Government International Bond |
4.280% | 8/14/41 | Baa1 | 461,842 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Mexico Government International Bond |
4.600% | 1/23/46 | Baa1 | 214,858 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Mexico Government International Bond |
4.500% | 1/31/50 | Baa1 | 212,560 | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | EUR |
Mexico Government International Bond |
2.125% | 10/25/51 | Baa1 | 99,899 | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
6.500% | 1/23/29 | BBB | 25,702 | |||||||||||||||||||||
545 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
7.000% | 1/23/30 | BBB | 561,622 | |||||||||||||||||||||
245 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
5.950% | 1/28/31 | BBB | 238,018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
140 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
6.375% | 1/23/45 | BBB | 120,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||
712 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
6.750% | 9/21/47 | BBB | 630,120 | |||||||||||||||||||||
355 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
7.690% | 1/23/50 | BBB | 341,687 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Mexico |
3,721,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mongolia 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
475 |
Mongolia Government International Bond , Reg S |
5.125% | 12/05/22 | B | 494,007 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Morocco 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
310 |
Morocco Government International Bond , Reg S |
5.500% | 12/11/42 | BB+ | 351,887 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
OCP SA, 144A |
3.750% | 6/23/31 | BB+ | 201,900 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
OCP SA, 144A |
5.125% | 6/23/51 | BB+ | 201,820 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Morocco |
755,607 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
VEON Holdings BV , Reg S |
4.000% | 4/09/25 | BBB | 210,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
VEON Holdings BV , Reg S |
3.375% | 11/25/27 | BBB | 201,200 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Netherlands |
411,950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nigeria 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Nigeria Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.143% | 2/23/30 | B2 | 210,723 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Nigeria Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.625% | 11/28/47 | B2 | 199,905 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Nigeria |
410,628 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oman 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Oman Government International Bond, 144A |
6.250% | 1/25/31 | Ba3 | 214,666 | |||||||||||||||||||||
305 |
Oman Government International Bond, 144A |
6.750% | 1/17/48 | Ba3 | 303,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 |
Oman Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.375% | 10/28/32 | Ba3 | 244,899 | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 |
Oman Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.750% | 1/17/48 | Ba3 | 397,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 |
Oman Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.000% | 1/25/51 | N/R | 228,183 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Oman |
1,388,342 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pakistan 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Pakistan Government International Bond, 144A |
6.000% | 4/08/26 | B3 | 202,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
715 |
Pakistan Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.875% | 12/05/27 | B | 741,871 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Pakistan |
944,371 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Panama 1.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
190 |
Panama Bonos del Tesoro |
3.362% | 6/30/31 | BBB | 189,584 | |||||||||||||||||||||
505 |
Panama Government International Bond |
3.160% | 1/23/30 | BBB | 529,624 | |||||||||||||||||||||
625 |
Panama Government International Bond |
4.300% | 4/29/53 | BBB | 692,331 | |||||||||||||||||||||
320 |
Panama Government International Bond |
4.500% | 4/01/56 | BBB | 361,677 | |||||||||||||||||||||
330 |
Panama Notas del Tesoro |
3.750% | 4/17/26 | BBB | 355,707 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Panama |
2,128,923 |
31
JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount (000) (11) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Paraguay 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 295 |
Paraguay Government International Bond , Reg S |
4.625% | 1/25/23 | Ba1 | $ | 310,490 | |||||||||||||||||||
640 |
Paraguay Government International Bond , Reg S |
5.000% | 4/15/26 | Ba1 | 727,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Paraguay |
1,037,850 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peru 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
145 |
Banco de Credito del Peru, 144A |
3.125% | 7/01/30 | BBB | 144,224 | |||||||||||||||||||||
65 |
Banco de Credito del Peru, 144A |
3.250% | 9/30/31 | BBB | 64,350 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Kallpa Generacion SA , Reg S |
4.875% | 5/24/26 | Baa3 | 210,502 | |||||||||||||||||||||
130 |
Peruvian Government International Bond |
4.125% | 8/25/27 | A3 | 145,364 | |||||||||||||||||||||
420 |
Peruvian Government International Bond |
2.783% | 1/23/31 | A3 | 427,879 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Peru |
992,319 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philippines 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
340 |
Philippine Government International Bond |
2.650% | 12/10/45 | BBB+ | 314,220 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Qatar 1.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd, 144A |
2.625% | 4/08/31 | A2 | 202,344 | |||||||||||||||||||||
249 |
Qatar Government International Bond , Reg S |
3.750% | 4/16/30 | AA | 281,343 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Qatar Government International Bond , Reg S |
5.103% | 4/23/48 | AA | 265,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||
490 |
Qatar Government International Bond , Reg S |
4.817% | 3/14/49 | AA | 630,258 | |||||||||||||||||||||
610 |
Qatar Government International Bond , Reg S |
4.400% | 4/16/50 | AA | 739,347 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Qatar Petroleum, 144A |
1.375% | 9/12/26 | AA | 199,810 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Qatar Petroleum, 144A |
2.250% | 7/12/31 | AA | 197,874 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
QNB Finance Ltd , Reg S |
3.500% | 3/28/24 | Aa3 | 213,214 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
QNB Finance Ltd , Reg S |
2.625% | 5/12/25 | Aa3 | 209,138 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Qatar |
2,938,848 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Romania 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
180 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond, 144A |
1.375% | 12/02/29 | BBB | 212,638 | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond, 144A |
3.624% | 5/26/30 | BBB | 13,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond, 144A |
2.124% | 7/16/31 | BBB | 85,522 | ||||||||||||||||||||
90 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond, 144A |
2.625% | 12/02/40 | BBB | 105,663 | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond, 144A |
2.750% | 4/14/41 | BBB | 99,972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
130 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond , Reg S |
2.875% | 3/11/29 | BBB | 170,457 | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond , Reg S |
2.124% | 7/16/31 | BBB | 73,305 | ||||||||||||||||||||
165 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond , Reg S |
2.000% | 1/28/32 | BBB | 197,532 | ||||||||||||||||||||
125 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond , Reg S |
4.125% | 3/11/39 | BBB | 175,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond , Reg S |
2.750% | 4/14/41 | BBB | 70,569 | ||||||||||||||||||||
535 | EUR |
Romanian Government International Bond , Reg S |
3.375% | 1/28/50 | BBB | 675,011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Romania |
1,879,589 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Russia 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Gtlk Europe Capital DAC , Reg S |
4.650% | 3/10/27 | BB+ | 208,870 | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 |
Gtlk Europe Capital DAC , Reg S |
4.800% | 2/26/28 | BB+ | 224,866 | |||||||||||||||||||||
600 | RUB |
Russian Foreign Bond Eurobond , Reg S |
4.750% | 5/27/26 | BBB | 681,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||
200 | RUB |
Russian Foreign Bond Eurobond , Reg S |
1.850% | 11/20/32 | BBB | 231,227 | ||||||||||||||||||||
400 |
Russian Foreign Bond Eurobond , Reg S |
5.100% | 3/28/35 | BBB | 475,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 | RUB |
Russian Foreign Bond Eurobond , Reg S |
5.250% | 6/23/47 | BBB | 251,214 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,200 |
Russian Foreign Bond Eurobond , Reg S |
4.250% | 6/23/27 | BBB | 1,339,512 | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 |
Russian Foreign Bond Eurobond , Reg S |
4.375% | 3/21/29 | BBB | 450,049 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Russia |
3,862,634 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saudi Arabia 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
595 |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co , Reg S |
4.250% | 4/16/39 | A | 665,554 | |||||||||||||||||||||
765 |
Saudi Government International Bond , Reg S |
3.750% | 1/21/55 | A1 | 807,721 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Saudi Arabia |
1,473,275 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senegal 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | EUR |
Senegal Government International Bond, 144A |
5.375% | 6/08/37 | Ba3 | 116,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Senegal Government International Bond, 144A |
6.750% | 3/13/48 | Ba3 | 201,572 |
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Principal
Amount (000) (11) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (8) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||
Senegal (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 415 |
Senegal Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.750% | 3/13/48 | Ba3 | $ | 418,212 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Senegal |
736,465 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Serbia 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
125 | EUR |
Serbia International Bond, 144A |
3.125% | 5/15/27 | BB+ | 164,783 | ||||||||||||||||||||
150 | EUR |
Serbia International Bond, 144A |
1.500% | 6/26/29 | BB+ | 179,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||
255 | EUR |
Serbia International Bond , Reg S |
3.125% | 5/15/27 | BB+ | 336,158 | ||||||||||||||||||||
445 | EUR |
Serbia International Bond , Reg S |
1.500% | 6/26/29 | BB+ | 531,416 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Serbia |
1,211,486 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Singapore 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
BOC Aviation USA Corp, 144A |
1.625% | 4/29/24 | A | 201,573 | |||||||||||||||||||||
690 |
Temasek Financial I Ltd, 144A |
2.500% | 10/06/70 | AAA | 665,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Singapore |
866,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sri Lanka 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
335 |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond, 144A |
6.200% | 5/11/27 | CCC+ | 205,124 | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.850% | 11/03/25 | CCC+ | 275,975 | |||||||||||||||||||||
230 |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond , Reg S |
6.200% | 5/11/27 | CCC+ | 140,831 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Sri Lanka |
621,930 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tunisia 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
390 |
Banque Centrale de Tunisie International Bond , Reg S |
5.750% | 1/30/25 | B | 362,846 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Turkey 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
215 |
Turkey Government International Bond |
3.250% | 3/23/23 | BB | 214,518 | |||||||||||||||||||||
245 |
Turkey Government International Bond |
5.125% | 2/17/28 | BB | 237,846 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Turkey Government International Bond |
5.875% | 6/26/31 | BB | 194,100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
775 |
Turkey Government International Bond |
5.750% | 5/11/47 | BB | 661,618 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Turkey |
1,308,082 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ukraine 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A |
7.750% | 9/01/27 | B | 110,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
425 |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A |
6.876% | 5/21/29 | B | 441,014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
323 |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A |
7.375% | 9/25/32 | B | 339,450 | |||||||||||||||||||||
985 |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A |
7.253% | 3/15/33 | B | 1,025,584 | |||||||||||||||||||||
115 |
Ukraine Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.750% | 9/01/22 | B | 120,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 |
Ukraine Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.750% | 9/01/26 | B | 110,371 | |||||||||||||||||||||
255 |
Ukraine Government International Bond , Reg S |
7.375% | 9/25/32 | B | 267,722 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Ukraine |
2,414,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
United Arab Emirates 1.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
270 |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond, 144A |
3.125% | 4/16/30 | AA | 293,390 | |||||||||||||||||||||
410 |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond, 144A |
3.125% | 9/30/49 | AA | 417,749 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond, 144A |
3.875% | 4/16/50 | AA | 230,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||
455 |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond , Reg S |
3.125% | 9/30/49 | AA | 463,554 | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 |
Emirate of Dubai Government International Bonds , Reg S |
3.900% | 9/09/50 | N/R | 372,406 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Finance Department Government of Sharjah, 144A |
4.375% | 3/10/51 | BBB | 192,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Finance Department Government of Sharjah , Reg S |
4.375% | 3/10/51 | N/R | 192,229 | |||||||||||||||||||||
435 |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd, 144A |
2.625% | 3/31/36 | Aa2 | 426,701 | |||||||||||||||||||||
240 |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd, 144A |
2.940% | 9/30/40 | Aa2 | 238,227 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total United Arab Emirates |
2,827,266 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Venezuela 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,877 |
Petroleos de Venezuela SA , Reg S, (10) |
6.000% | 11/15/26 | N/R | 79,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||
1,040 |
Venezuela Government International Bond , Reg S, (10) |
9.250% | 5/07/28 | C | 106,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Venezuela |
186,362 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Emerging Market Debt and Foreign Corporate Bonds (cost $66,156,294) |
65,875,244 |
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JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
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Principal
Amount (000)/ Shares |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES 3.6% (2.4% of Total Investments) |
|
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$ | 7,916,694 |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund |
0.005% (12) | N/A | $ | 7,916,694 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $18,659,822) |
18,659,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $277,548,208) 146.4% |
327,101,214 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (42.1)% (13) |
(94,000,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities (4.3)% (14) |
(9,640,375 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100% |
$ | 223,460,839 |
Investments in Derivatives
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
Currency
Purchased |
Notional
Amount (Local Currency) |
Currency Sold |
Notional
Amount (Local Currency) |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) |
||||||||||||||
Czech Koruna |
460,000 | U.S. Dollar | 21,755 | Bank of America, N.A. | 9/15/2021 | $ | (378 | ) | ||||||||||||
Euro |
12,000 | U.S. Dollar | 14,334 | Bank of America, N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (83 | ) | |||||||||||||
Hungarian Forint |
6,100,000 | U.S. Dollar | 20,830 | Bank of America, N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (273 | ) | |||||||||||||
Polish Zloty |
85,000 | U.S. Dollar | 22,665 | Bank of America, N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (368 | ) | |||||||||||||
Singapore Dollar |
30,000 | U.S. Dollar | 22,509 | Bank of America, N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (199 | ) | |||||||||||||
Czech Koruna |
2,710,000 | U.S. Dollar | 129,300 | Barclays Bank PLC | 9/15/2021 | (3,361 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
523,176 | Mexican Peso | 10,450,000 | Barclays Bank PLC | 9/15/2021 | 3,800 | ||||||||||||||
Singapore Dollar |
170,000 | U.S. Dollar | 128,391 | BNP Paribas | 9/15/2021 | (1,970 | ) | |||||||||||||
Hungarian Forint |
38,000,000 | U.S. Dollar | 133,252 | Citibank, National Association | 9/15/2021 | (5,190 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
8,097,640 | Euro | 6,648,051 | Citibank, National Association | 9/15/2021 | 202,713 | ||||||||||||||
Yuan Renminbi |
1,365,000 | U.S. Dollar | 212,204 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | (2,214 | ) | |||||||||||||
Czech Koruna |
460,000 | U.S. Dollar | 21,856 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | (479 | ) | |||||||||||||
Euro |
21,000 | U.S. Dollar | 25,020 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | (81 | ) | |||||||||||||
Hungarian Forint |
6,100,000 | U.S. Dollar | 20,985 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | (428 | ) | |||||||||||||
Mexican Peso |
10,371,000 | U.S. Dollar | 503,526 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | 11,922 | ||||||||||||||
Polish Zloty |
85,000 | U.S. Dollar | 22,832 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | (535 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
100,928 | Czech Koruna | 2,160,000 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | 549 | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
101,026 | Polish Zloty | 385,000 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 9/15/2021 | 33 | ||||||||||||||
Brazilian Real |
87,000 | U.S. Dollar | 17,076 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/2/2021 | 286 | ||||||||||||||
Brazilian Real |
88,000 | U.S. Dollar | 17,347 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/2/2021 | 214 | ||||||||||||||
Brazilian Real |
705,000 | U.S. Dollar | 132,444 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/2/2021 | 8,246 | ||||||||||||||
Chilean Peso |
89,300,000 | U.S. Dollar | 124,707 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (3,351 | ) | |||||||||||||
Chilean Peso |
17,950,000 | U.S. Dollar | 24,658 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (265 | ) | |||||||||||||
COP Colombian Peso |
458,500,000 | U.S. Dollar | 127,176 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (5,469 | ) | |||||||||||||
COP Colombian Peso |
90,350,000 | U.S. Dollar | 24,301 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (318 | ) | |||||||||||||
EGP Egyptian Pound |
1,610,000 | U.S. Dollar | 100,156 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 381 | ||||||||||||||
IDR Indonesian Rupiah |
312,000,000 | U.S. Dollar | 21,716 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (484 | ) | |||||||||||||
IDR Indonesian Rupiah |
1,835,000,000 | U.S. Dollar | 127,298 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (2,423 | ) | |||||||||||||
IDR Indonesian Rupiah |
312,000,000 | U.S. Dollar | 21,586 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (354 | ) | |||||||||||||
Indian Rupee |
2,250,000 | U.S. Dollar | 30,350 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (360 | ) | |||||||||||||
Indian Rupee |
2,250,000 | U.S. Dollar | 30,294 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (304 | ) | |||||||||||||
Indian Rupee |
8,180,000 | U.S. Dollar | 111,066 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (2,035 | ) | |||||||||||||
South Korean Won |
26,025,000 | U.S. Dollar | 23,077 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (53 | ) | |||||||||||||
South Korean Won |
26,025,000 | U.S. Dollar | 23,270 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (246 | ) | |||||||||||||
South Korean Won |
141,080,000 | U.S. Dollar | 126,841 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (2,028 | ) | |||||||||||||
Peruvian Sol |
455,000 | U.S. Dollar | 118,675 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (113 | ) | |||||||||||||
Polish Zloty |
475,000 | U.S. Dollar | 129,462 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (4,860 | ) | |||||||||||||
Russian Ruble |
9,560,000 | U.S. Dollar | 129,497 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (245 | ) | |||||||||||||
Russian Ruble |
1,405,000 | U.S. Dollar | 19,273 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (277 | ) | |||||||||||||
Russian Ruble |
1,405,000 | U.S. Dollar | 19,157 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (161 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
104,574 | Brazilian Real | 530,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/2/2021 | (1,193 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
76,580 | Chilean Peso | 56,400,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (66 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
77,527 | Colombian Peso | 290,300,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 468 | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
100,090 | Hungarian Forint | 29,900,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (674 | ) | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
100,068 | Indonesian Rupiah | 1,464,000,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 441 | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
100,667 | Indian Rupee | 7,550,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 33 |
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JDD | Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Currency
Purchased |
Notional
Amount (Local Currency) |
Currency Sold |
Notional
Amount (Local Currency) |
Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) |
||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
101,530 | South Korean Won | 115,010,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | $ | (219 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
1,289 | Peruvian Sol | 5,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
29,858 | Peruvian Sol | 116,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (369 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
39,175 | Peruvian Sol | 152,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (433 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
19,820 | Peruvian Sol | 77,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (244 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
26,958 | Peruvian Sol | 105,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (402 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
101,794 | Russian Ruble | 7,460,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 934 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mexican Peso |
1,575,000 | U.S. Dollar | 77,069 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 1,210 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mexican Peso |
1,575,000 | U.S. Dollar | 77,712 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 567 | ||||||||||||||||||
Singapore Dollar |
30,000 | U.S. Dollar | 22,619 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (309 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
98,048 | Mexican Peso | 2,030,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | (2,845 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
100,639 | Singapore Dollar | 135,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 9/15/2021 | 246 | ||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
72,730 | Euro | 60,000 | Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | 9/15/2021 | 1,477 | ||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
292,769 | Euro | 240,000 | Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | 9/15/2021 | 7,755 | ||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar |
108,068 | Euro | 89,000 | Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | 9/15/2021 | 2,376 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 197,978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts |
|
$ | 243,651 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts |
|
$ | (45,673 | ) |
Futures Contracts
Futures Contracts Short
Description |
Number of
Contracts |
Expiration
Date |
Notional
Amount |
Value |
Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Variation
Margin Receivable/ (Payable) |
||||||||||||||||||
Eurex Euro-Bobl |
5 | 9/21 | $ | (795,005 | ) | $ | (795,342 | ) | $ | (337 | ) | $ | (889 | ) | ||||||||||
Eurex Euro-Bund |
23 | 9/21 | (4,684,531 | ) | (4,707,464 | ) | (22,933 | ) | (14,727 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Eurex Euro-Buxl |
7 | 9/21 | (1,660,209 | ) | (1,686,943 | ) | (26,734 | ) | (12,782 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (7,139,745 | ) | $ | (7,189,749 | ) | $ | (50,004 | ) | $ | (28,399 | ) |
Interest Rate Swaps OTC Uncleared
Counterparty |
Notional
Amount |
Fund
Pay/Receive Floating Rate |
Floating Rate Index |
Fixed Rate
(Annualized) |
Fixed Rate
Payment Frequency |
Effective
Date (15) |
Optional
Termination Date |
Maturity
Date |
Value |
Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
$ | 56,200,000 | Receive | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.969 | % | Monthly | 6/01/18 | 7/01/25 | 7/01/27 | $ | (3,820,529 | ) | $ | (3,820,529 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total unrealized depreciation on interest rate swaps |
|
$ | (3,820,529 | ) |
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For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Funds industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) |
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
(2) |
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives. |
(3) |
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 2. |
(4) |
Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(5) |
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3. |
(6) |
Senior loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate (Reference Rate) plus an assigned fixed rate (Spread). These floating lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate referenced by the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks. Senior loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the disposition of a senior loan. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period. |
(7) |
Senior Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for a borrower to prepay, prepayments of senior loans may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior loans held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. |
(8) |
For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poors Group (Standard & Poors), Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys) 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 & Poors, Baa by Moodys 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. |
(9) |
Investment, or portion of investment, represents an outstanding unfunded senior loan commitment. |
(10) |
Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy. |
(11) |
Principal Amount (000) denominated in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise noted. |
(12) |
The rate shown is the one-day yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
(13) |
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 28.7%. |
(14) |
Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of OTC cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. |
(15) |
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each contract. |
144A |
Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. |
ADR |
American Depositary Receipt |
DD1 |
Portion of investment purchased on a delayed delivery basis. |
EUR |
EURO |
ILS |
Israeli New Shekel |
LIBOR |
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate |
PIK |
Payment-in-kind (PIK) security. Depending on the terms of the security, income may be received in the form of cash, securities, or a combination of both. The PIK rate shown, where applicable, represents the annualized rate of the last PIK payment made by the issuer as of the end of the reporting period. |
Reg S |
Regulation S allows U.S. companies to sell securities to persons or entities located outside of the United States without registering those securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, Regulation S provides a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the offers and sales of securities by both foreign and domestic issuers that are made outside the United States. |
REIT |
Real Estate Investment Trust |
RUB |
Russian Ruble |
TBD |
Senior loan purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date of the transaction. In addition, senior loans typically trade without accrued interest and therefore a coupon rate is not available prior to settlement. At settlement, if still unknown, the borrower or counterparty will provide the Fund with the final coupon rate and maturity date. |
WI/DD |
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 |
|
(Unaudited) |
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 142.2% (94.6% of Total Investments) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS 99.8% (66.4% of Total Investments) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense 2.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21,584 |
General Dynamics Corp, (2) |
$ | 4,063,404 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 3.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95,195 |
Deutsche Post AG, (3) |
6,483,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Automobiles 1.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54,104 |
General Motors Co, (4), (5) |
3,201,334 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Banks 14.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
359,171 |
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM, (3), (4) |
2,729,241 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
71,056 |
Citigroup Inc, (5) |
5,027,212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
259,605 |
ING Groep NV, Sponsored ADR, (5) |
3,437,170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30,293 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co |
4,711,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
164,900 |
Nordea Bank Abp, (3), (4) |
1,838,306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
362,089 |
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd, (3) |
3,226,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70,786 |
Wells Fargo & Co |
3,205,898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Banks |
24,176,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital Markets 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
157,886 |
Deutsche Boerse AG, Unsponsored ADR, (5) |
2,751,953 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chemicals 5.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15,868 |
Air Liquide SA, (3) |
2,782,453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35,470 |
DuPont de Nemours Inc, (5) |
2,745,733 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51,393 |
Nutrien Ltd |
3,114,011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Chemicals |
8,642,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Communications Equipment 2.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
69,894 |
Cisco Systems Inc, (2) |
3,704,382 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30,546 |
Evergy Inc, (5) |
1,845,895 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Equipment 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18,341 |
Eaton Corp PLC, (5) |
2,717,769 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services 0.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3,683 |
Transocean Ltd, (4) |
16,647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Entertainment 2.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2,099 |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc, (3), (4) |
277,855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7,325 |
Nintendo Co Ltd, (3) |
4,238,779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Entertainment |
4,516,634 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing 4.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
90,500 |
Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd, (3) |
4,335,024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18,697 |
Walmart Inc, (5) |
2,636,651 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Food & Staples Retailing |
6,971,675 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Food Products 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,446,500 |
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp, (3) |
2,887,833 |
38
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32,341 |
Medtronic PLC |
$ | 4,014,488 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services 4.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,532 |
Anthem Inc, (5) |
4,784,717 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41,239 |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA, (3) |
3,426,804 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6,140 |
Millennium Health LLC, (4), (6) |
6,386 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,767 |
Millennium Health LLC, (4), (6) |
5,421 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Health Care Providers & Services |
8,223,328 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27,702 |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc, (3) |
72,718 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58,263 |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc, (3), (4) |
116,526 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20,475 |
Darden Restaurants Inc |
2,989,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
3,178,389 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Household Durables 2.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49,088 |
PulteGroup Inc, (5) |
2,678,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,044,192 |
Taylor Wimpey PLC, (3) |
2,297,993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Household Durables |
4,976,725 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25,364 |
Siemens AG, (3) |
4,027,262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance 5.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63,137 |
Ageas SA/NV, (3) |
3,508,598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,025 |
Allianz SE, (3) |
3,000,920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,086 |
Everest Re Group Ltd, (5) |
3,045,793 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Insurance |
9,555,311 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media 3.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16,135 |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holding Inc, (4) |
42,596 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72,346 |
Comcast Corp, Class A, (2) |
4,125,169 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 |
Cumulus Media Inc, (4) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
168,700 |
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc, (3) |
2,627,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3,185 |
Tribune Co, (4), (6) |
3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Media |
6,795,215 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metals & Mining 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
89,935 |
BHP Group PLC, (3) |
2,661,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
210,121 |
National Grid PLC, (3) |
2,672,670 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27,146 |
Chevron Corp, (2) |
2,843,272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
197,380 |
Enterprise Products Partners LP, (5) |
4,762,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,923 |
Fieldwood Energy Inc, (3), (4) |
2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
388 |
Fieldwood Energy Inc, (3), (4) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
7,606,054 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 6.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53,117 |
AstraZeneca PLC, Sponsored ADR, (5) |
3,181,708 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41,702 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co |
2,786,528 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
115,875 |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR, (5) |
4,614,142 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals |
10,582,378 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
997 |
Broadcom Inc |
475,410 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55,179 |
Infineon Technologies AG, (3) |
2,219,479 |
39
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
40
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (7) |
Reference
Rate (7) |
Spread (7) | Maturity (8) | Ratings (9) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Chemicals 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 35 |
Atotech B.V., Term Loan B |
3.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 3/18/28 | B+ | $ | 34,610 | |||||||||||||||||||||
553 |
Axalta Coating Systems US Holdings Inc., Term Loan B3 |
1.897% | 3-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 6/01/24 | BBB | 549,862 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
254 |
H.B. Fuller Company, Term Loan B |
2.093% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.000% | 10/21/24 | BB+ | 255,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
47 |
Lonza Specialty Ingredients, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B2 | 47,117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
21 |
PQ Performance Chemicals, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B+ | 21,052 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
910 |
Total Chemicals |
908,157 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
510 |
Delta 2 (LUX) S.a.r.l., Term Loan |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 2/01/24 | B+ | 508,243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
352 |
GFL Environmental Inc., Term Loan |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 5/30/25 | BB | 352,470 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 12-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 44,880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
89 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 6-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 89,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
70 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 69,914 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 |
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC, Term Loan |
3.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/23/26 | BB | 44,880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 |
Sabert Corporation, Term Loan B |
5.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 4.500% | 12/10/26 | B | 64,035 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12 |
Trans Union, LLC, Term Loan B5 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 11/13/26 | BBB | 11,969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
Travelport Finance (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l., Term Loan, (cash 2.500%, PIK 6.500%) |
3.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 2/28/25 | B | 24,552 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 |
West Corporation, Term Loan B1 |
4.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 10/10/24 | BB+ | 35,929 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
487 |
WEX Inc., Term Loan |
2.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 4/01/28 | Ba2 | 483,492 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,734 |
Total Commercial Services & Supplies |
1,730,124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Communications Equipment 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 |
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.346% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 4/04/26 | Ba3 | 90,869 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
MetroNet Systems Holdings, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan (10) |
0.000% | N/A | N/A | 6/02/28 | B2 | 25,066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
225 |
MetroNet Systems Holdings, LLC, Term Loan, First Lien |
4.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 6/02/28 | B2 | 225,591 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 |
Riverbed Technology, Inc., Term Loan B |
7.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 6.000% | 12/31/25 | B2 | 31,510 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
325 |
Univision Communications Inc., Term Loan C5 |
2.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 3/15/24 | B | 325,361 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
699 |
Total Communications Equipment |
698,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
750 |
AECOM Technology Corporation, Term Loan B |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 4/13/28 | BBB | 750,705 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
375 |
Brown Group Holding, LLC, Term Loan B |
3.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 6/07/28 | B+ | 373,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
200 |
Frontdoor Inc., Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Ba2 | 200,625 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,325 |
Total Construction & Engineering |
1,324,830 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Containers & Packaging 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
331 |
Reynolds Consumer Products LLC, Term Loan |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 2/04/27 | BBB | 329,293 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributors 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd. (Core & Main) Refinanced Term Loan, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | N/R | 248,907 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
397 |
Univar Solutions USA Inc. Term B-6 Loan, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BBB | 396,522 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
647 |
Total Distributors |
645,429 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 |
Avaya, Inc., DIP Term Loan, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | N/R | 24,195 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
750 |
FleetCor Technologies Operating Co LLC, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BB+ | 749,925 |
41
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
42
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (7) |
Reference
Rate (7) |
Spread (7) | Maturity (8) | Ratings (9) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 548 |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC, Term Loan B |
3.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 3/01/24 | B+ | $ | 548,068 | |||||||||||||||||||||
246 |
Zelis Healthcare Corporation, Term Loan |
3.592% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 9/30/26 | B | 245,878 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
794 |
Total Health Care Technology |
793,946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
917 |
1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, Term Loan B4 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 11/19/26 | BB+ | 905,873 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
117 |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc., Exit Term Loan, (cash 1.000%, PIK 5.000%) |
6.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 5.000% | 12/29/25 | B3 | 104,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
376 |
Aramark Services, Inc., Term Loan B3 |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 3/11/25 | BB+ | 373,155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
352 |
Caesars Resort Collection, LLC, Term Loan B, First Lien |
2.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 12/22/24 | B+ | 349,711 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
499 |
CityCenter Holdings LLC, Term Loan B |
3.000% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 4/18/24 | B+ | 495,308 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
46 |
Crown Finance US, Inc., Term Loan B1, (cash 7.000%, PIK 8.250%) |
7.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 7.000% | 5/23/24 | B | 57,515 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
997 |
Golden Nugget, Inc., Incremental Term Loan B |
3.250% | 2-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 10/04/23 | B | 991,033 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower LLC, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Ba1 | 500,860 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
261 |
Hilton Worldwide Finance, LLC, Term Loan B2 |
1.842% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 6/21/26 | BBB | 259,472 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
150 |
IRB Holding Corp, Term Loan |
4.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 12/15/27 | B | 149,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
479 |
KFC Holding Co., Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BBB | 480,006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
436 |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., Term Loan B |
1.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 8/31/25 | Ba1 | 430,884 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
214 |
PCI Gaming Authority, Term Loan |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 5/31/26 | BBB | 213,190 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Scientific Games International, Inc., Term Loan B5, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B+ | 248,507 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
601 |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B5 |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 3/31/24 | B2 | 598,114 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6,195 |
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
6,157,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Household Durables 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
271 |
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Term Loan, (11) |
8.500% | 1-Month LIBOR | 7.500% | 8/10/23 | B | 260,048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Household Products 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
279 |
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc. , Term Loan |
2.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 2/05/23 | B+ | 279,030 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
247 |
Acrisure, LLC, Term Loan B |
3.604% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 2/15/27 | B | 244,586 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC, Term Loan B3, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B | 501,493 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
233 |
Asurion LLC, Term Loan B6 |
3.104% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 11/03/23 | Ba3 | 232,068 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
249 |
Asurion LLC, Term Loan B8 |
3.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 12/23/26 | Ba3 | 246,841 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
198 |
Broadstreet Partners, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.354% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 1/27/27 | B1 | 196,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,427 |
Total Insurance |
1,421,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
750 |
Rackspace Technology Global, Inc., Term Loan, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | B+ | 746,865 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
249 |
CNT Holdings I Corp, Term Loan |
4.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 11/08/27 | B | 249,784 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Internet Software & Services 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
155 |
Banff Merger Sub Inc, Term Loan |
3.854% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 10/02/25 | B2 | 153,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
290 |
Uber Technologies, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien B |
3.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 4/04/25 | B+ | 290,538 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
445 |
Total Internet Software & Services |
444,288 |
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon (7) |
Reference
Rate (7) |
Spread (7) | Maturity (8) | Ratings (9) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
IT Services 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 141 |
Intrado Corporation, Term Loan |
5.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 10/10/24 | BB | $ | 137,804 | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 |
Intrado Corporation, Term Loan |
5.000% | 2-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 10/10/24 | BB | 73,049 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
McAfee, LLC, Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BB | 250,219 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
423 |
Tempo Acquisition LLC, ExtendedTerm Loan |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 10/31/26 | B1 | 423,737 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
888 |
Total IT Services |
884,809 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leisure Products 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
248 |
SRAM, LLC , Term Loan B |
3.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 5/18/28 | BB | 247,108 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
750 |
Parexel International Corporation, Term Loan B |
2.845% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 9/27/24 | B2 | 746,779 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
748 |
PPD, Inc., Initial Term Loan |
2.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/13/28 | Ba2 | 748,185 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,498 |
Total Life Sciences Tools & Services |
1,494,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Machinery 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
295 |
Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, Term Loan B |
4.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 10/08/27 | B | 296,024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
247 |
Vertiv Group Corporation, Term Loan B |
2.836% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.750% | 3/02/27 | B+ | 245,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
542 |
Total Machinery |
541,784 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marine 0.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
110 |
HGIM Corp., Exit Term Loan |
7.000% | 3-Month LIBOR | 6.000% | 7/02/23 | Caa3 | 82,323 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Media 3.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
750 |
Cable One, Inc., Term Loan B4 |
2.104% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.000% | 5/03/28 | BB+ | 748,594 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
462 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Term Loan B2 |
1.860% | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.750% | 2/01/27 | BBB | 459,155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
440 |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B |
3.686% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.500% | 8/21/26 | B1 | 430,237 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
864 |
CSC Holdings, LLC, Incremental Term Loan |
2.323% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/15/26 | BB | 853,350 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
98 |
CSC Holdings, LLC, Term Loan B1 |
2.323% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 7/17/25 | BB | 97,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
359 |
CSC Holdings, LLC, Term Loan B5 |
2.573% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 4/15/27 | BB | 356,715 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 |
Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc., Term Loan B |
4.750% | 3-Month LIBOR | 3.750% | 3/31/26 | B | 27,754 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 |
Diamond Sports Group, LLC, Term Loan |
3.360% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 8/24/26 | B2 | 20,688 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
460 |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., Term Loan |
3.104% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 5/01/26 | B+ | 457,018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
137 |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., DIP Term Loan, (11) |
6.500% | 3-Month LIBOR | 5.500% | 7/13/21 | N/R | 138,576 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
311 |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Term Loan B3, (11) |
8.000% | Prime | 4.750% | 11/27/23 | N/R | 316,673 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 |
Meredith Corporation, Incremental Term Loan B |
5.250% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.250% | 1/31/25 | BB | 81,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
386 |
Meredith Corporation, Term Loan B2 |
2.604% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 1/31/25 | BB | 384,741 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
152 |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Term Loan B3 |
2.345% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/17/24 | BBB | 151,434 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
266 |
Sinclair Television Group Inc., Term Loan B1 |
2.350% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.250% | 1/03/24 | Ba2 | 263,620 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
317 |
Springer Nature Deutschland GmbH, Term Loan B18 |
3.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.000% | 8/14/26 | B+ | 317,796 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
750 |
Virgin Media Bristol LLC, Term Loan N, (DD1) |
2.573% | 1-Month LIBOR | 2.500% | 1/31/28 | BB+ | 744,116 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
194 |
WideOpenWest Finance LLC, Term Loan B |
4.250% | 1-Month LIBOR | 3.250% | 8/19/23 | B | 193,793 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
Ziggo Financing Partnership, Term Loan I, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | BB | 495,243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6,587 |
Total Media |
6,537,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multiline Retail 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
215 |
EG America LLC, Term Loan |
4.146% | 3-Month LIBOR | 4.000% | 2/05/25 | B | 213,798 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
DT Midstream Inc., Term Loan B, (WI/DD) |
TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Baa2 | 501,472 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
80 |
Fieldwood Energy LLC, DIP Delayed Draw Term Loan, (10), (11) |
9.750% | 1-Month LIBOR | 8.750% | 8/05/21 | N/R | 83,066 |
44
45
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
46
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (9) | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance 0.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 459 |
Ally Financial Inc, (5) |
4.700% | N/A | (12) | BB | $ | 474,972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
Capital One Financial Corp |
3.950% | N/A | (12) | Baa3 | 51,062 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
340 |
Capital One Financial Corp, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.800% spread), (13) |
|
3.935% | N/A | (12) | Baa3 | 341,217 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
275 |
Discover Financial Services |
5.500% | N/A | (12) | Ba2 | 294,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,124 |
Total Consumer Finance |
1,161,834 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
275 |
American AgCredit Corp, 144A |
5.250% | N/A | (12) | BB+ | 279,469 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
225 |
Voya Financial Inc |
6.125% | N/A | (12) | BBB | 243,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
500 |
Total Diversified Financial Services |
522,469 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Food Products 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
300 |
Land O Lakes Inc, 144A |
8.000% | N/A | (12) | BB | 322,125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
250 |
Progressive Corp |
5.375% | N/A | (12) | BBB+ | 262,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
175 |
SBL Holdings Inc, 144A |
6.500% | N/A | (12) | BB | 173,906 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
425 |
Total Insurance |
436,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
300 |
Sempra Energy |
4.875% | N/A | (12) | BBB | 325,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,857 |
Total $1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred (cost $9,030,884) |
|
9,513,233 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Description (1) | Coupon | Ratings (9) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$25 PAR (OR SIMILAR) RETAIL PREFERRED 4.2% (2.8% of Total Investments) |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Banks 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,000 |
Citigroup Inc |
7.125% | BBB | $ | 141,950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4,625 |
CoBank ACB, (3) |
6.250% | BBB+ | 485,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,183 |
CoBank ACB, (3) |
6.125% | BBB+ | 120,666 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,622 |
Fifth Third Bancorp |
6.625% | Baa3 | 250,814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,662 |
FNB Corp/PA, (5) |
7.250% | Ba1 | 245,135 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15,475 |
Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH |
6.250% | Baa3 | 387,030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6,050 |
KeyCorp |
6.125% | Baa3 | 185,009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,900 |
Peoples United Financial Inc |
5.625% | BB+ | 169,035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6,844 |
Regions Financial Corp |
6.375% | BB+ | 197,928 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9,900 |
SVB Financial Group |
5.250% | Baa2 | 268,290 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16,300 |
US Bancorp |
6.500% | A3 | 422,007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Banks |
2,873,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital Markets 0.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16,725 |
Morgan Stanley |
7.125% | Baa3 | 483,687 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,400 |
Morgan Stanley |
6.875% | Baa3 | 152,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4,796 |
Stifel Financial Corp |
6.250% | BB | 123,161 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9,050 |
Stifel Financial Corp |
6.250% | BB | 247,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Capital Markets |
1,007,638 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance 0.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6,448 |
Synchrony Financial |
5.625% | BB | 176,417 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities 0.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13,200 |
Duke Energy Corp, (5) |
5.750% | BBB | 379,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Food Products 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,257 |
CHS Inc |
7.875% | N/R | 234,829 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9,389 |
CHS Inc |
7.100% | N/R | 267,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,705 |
CHS Inc |
6.750% | N/R | 48,371 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Food Products |
550,881 |
47
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
48
Principal
|
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 8.0% (5.4% of Total Investments) |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 2.3% (1.6% of Total Investments) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,991 |
Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/21, repurchase price $3,990,771, collateralized by $4,145,900, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, due 2/15/41, value $4,070,596 |
0.000% | 7/01/21 | $ | 3,990,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES 5.7% (3.8% of Total Investments) |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9,968,581 |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund |
0.005% (14) | N/A | 9,968,581 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $13,959,352) |
|
13,959,352 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Investments (cost $207,380,092) 150.2% |
|
260,060,258 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (43.7)% (15), (16) |
|
(75,650,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Assets Less Liabilities (6.5)% (17) |
|
(11,314,133 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100% |
|
$ | 173,096,125 |
Investments in Derivatives
Interest Rate Swaps OTC Uncleared
Counterparty |
Notional
Amount |
Fund
Pay/Receive Floating Rate |
Floating Rate Index |
Fixed Rate
(Annualized) |
Fixed Rate
Payment Frequency |
Effective
Date (18) |
Optional
Termination Date |
Maturity
Date |
Value |
Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
$ | 41,800,000 | Receive | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.969 | % | Monthly | 6/01/18 | 7/01/25 | 7/01/27 | $ | (2,841,604 | ) | $ | (2,841,604 | ) |
49
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Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Funds industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) |
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
(2) |
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives. |
(3) |
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 2. |
(4) |
Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(5) |
Investment, or portion of investment, is hypothecated as described in Notes to Financial Statments. The total value of investments hypothecated as of the end of the reporting period was $62,048,374. |
(6) |
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3. |
(7) |
Senior loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate (Reference Rate) plus an assigned fixed rate (Spread). These floating lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate referenced by the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks. Senior loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the disposition of a senior loan. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period. |
(8) |
Senior Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for a borrower to prepay, prepayments of senior loans may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior loans held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. |
(9) |
For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poors Group (Standard & Poors), Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys) 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 & Poors, Baa by Moodys 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. |
(10) |
Investment, or portion of investment, represents an outstanding unfunded senior loan commitment. |
(11) |
Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy. |
(12) |
Perpetual security. Maturity date is not applicable. |
(13) |
Variable rate security. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period. |
(14) |
The rate shown is the one-day yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
(15) |
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 29.1%. |
(16) |
The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments (excluding any investments separately pledged as collateral for specific investments in derivatives, when applicable) in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for borrowings. As of the end of the reporting period, investments with a value of $154,340,202 have been pledged as collateral for borrowings. |
(17) |
Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of OTC cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. |
(18) |
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each contract. |
144A |
Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. |
ADR |
American Depositary Receipt |
DD1 |
Portion of investment purchased on a delayed delivery basis. |
LIBOR |
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate |
N/A |
Not Applicable. |
PIK |
Payment-in-kind (PIK) security. Depending on the terms of the security, income may be received in the form of cash, securities, or a combination of both. The PIK rate shown, where applicable, represents the annualized rate of the last PIK payment made by the issuer as of the end of the reporting period. |
TBD |
Senior loan purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date of the transaction. In addition, senior loans typically trade without accrued interest and therefore a coupon rate is not available prior to settlement. At settlement, if still unknown, the borrower or counterparty will provide the Fund with the final coupon rate and maturity date. |
WI/DD |
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
50
JTD |
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 |
|
(Unaudited) |
51
JTD | Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities 3.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
46,204 |
NextEra Energy Inc, (3) |
$ | 3,385,829 | |||||||||||||||||
203,027 |
SSE PLC , ADR |
4,218,901 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Electric Utilities |
7,604,730 | |||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
65,649 |
Alps Alpine Co Ltd , ADR, (2) |
1,387,623 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Products 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
35,640 |
Mondelez International Inc |
2,225,362 | ||||||||||||||||||
28,733 |
Nestle SA , ADR |
3,584,154 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Food Products |
5,809,516 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gas Utilities 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
341,866 |
Snam SpA , ADR |
3,952,826 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
34,053 |
Baxter International Inc |
2,741,266 | ||||||||||||||||||
18,497 |
Medtronic PLC |
2,296,033 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
5,037,299 | |||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services 2.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
7,008 |
Anthem Inc |
2,675,654 | ||||||||||||||||||
11,584 |
UnitedHealth Group Inc |
4,638,697 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Health Care Providers & Services |
7,314,351 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
15,125 |
McDonalds Corp |
3,493,724 | ||||||||||||||||||
51,301 |
Restaurant Brands International Inc, (3) |
3,305,836 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
6,799,560 | |||||||||||||||||||
Household Products 2.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
34,828 |
Colgate-Palmolive Co, (3) |
2,833,258 | ||||||||||||||||||
191,864 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC , ADR, (2) |
3,434,366 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Household Products |
6,267,624 | |||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates 1.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||
16,233 |
Honeywell International Inc, (2) |
3,560,709 | ||||||||||||||||||
Insurance 3.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
69,039 |
AIA Group Ltd , ADR |
3,433,310 | ||||||||||||||||||
14,526 |
Chubb Ltd |
2,308,762 | ||||||||||||||||||
21,655 |
Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc, (2) |
3,046,425 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Insurance |
8,788,497 | |||||||||||||||||||
IT Services 4.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
18,407 |
Accenture PLC, Class A, (3) |
5,426,200 | ||||||||||||||||||
32,057 |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc, (2) |
4,541,515 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total IT Services |
9,967,715 | |||||||||||||||||||
Media 1.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
84,039 |
Comcast Corp, Class A, (3) |
4,791,904 | ||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities 0.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
26,753 |
WEC Energy Group Inc, (2), (3) |
2,379,679 | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
24,355 |
Chevron Corp, (2) |
2,550,943 | ||||||||||||||||||
102,301 |
Enbridge Inc, (2) |
4,096,132 | ||||||||||||||||||
35,340 |
Phillips 66 |
3,032,879 | ||||||||||||||||||
71,485 |
TotalEnergies SE , ADR |
3,235,411 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
12,915,365 |
52
Shares | Description (1) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal Products 1.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
52,548 |
Unilever PLC , ADR, (2) |
$ | 3,074,058 | |||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 10.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
311,133 |
Astellas Pharma Inc , ADR |
5,405,936 | ||||||||||||||||||
46,378 |
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC , ADR |
3,134,239 | ||||||||||||||||||
23,757 |
Johnson & Johnson, (2) |
3,913,728 | ||||||||||||||||||
31,060 |
Merck & Co Inc |
2,415,536 | ||||||||||||||||||
68,795 |
Novo Nordisk A/S , ADR, (2) |
5,762,957 | ||||||||||||||||||
95,845 |
Sanofi , ADR, (2) |
5,047,198 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals |
25,679,594 | |||||||||||||||||||
Professional Services 1.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
82,025 |
Experian PLC , ADR |
3,174,368 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development 1.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
747,797 |
CapitaLand Ltd , ADR, (2) |
4,172,707 | ||||||||||||||||||
Road & Rail 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
18,140 |
Union Pacific Corp, (2) |
3,989,530 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
6,307 |
Broadcom Inc |
3,007,430 | ||||||||||||||||||
22,981 |
Texas Instruments Inc, (2) |
4,419,246 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
7,426,676 | |||||||||||||||||||
Software 5.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
28,476 |
Microsoft Corp, (3) |
7,714,148 | ||||||||||||||||||
34,421 |
SAP SE , ADR |
4,834,774 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Software |
12,548,922 | |||||||||||||||||||
Specialty Retail 2.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
20,945 |
Lowes Cos Inc, (2) |
4,062,702 | ||||||||||||||||||
40,191 |
TJX Cos Inc |
2,709,677 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Specialty Retail |
6,772,379 | |||||||||||||||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
51,208 |
Apple Inc, (2) |
7,013,448 | ||||||||||||||||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 3.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||
19,545 |
adidas AG , ADR |
3,650,615 | ||||||||||||||||||
31,334 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE , ADR, (2) |
4,944,505 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods |
8,595,120 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tobacco 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
37,983 |
Philip Morris International Inc |
3,764,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||
88,974 |
ITOCHU Corp , ADR, (2) |
5,118,674 | ||||||||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services 3.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
307,984 |
KDDI Corp , ADR |
4,795,310 | ||||||||||||||||||
190,080 |
Vodafone Group PLC , ADR |
3,256,070 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Wireless Telecommunication Services |
8,051,380 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $180,311,289) |
270,534,310 |
53
JTD | Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount (000) |
Description (1) | Coupon | Maturity | Ratings (4) | Value | |||||||||||||||
$1,000 PAR (OR SIMILAR) INSTITUTIONAL PREFERRED 18.7% (12.9% of Total Investments) |
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Auto Components 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 450 |
Adient US LLC, 144A |
9.000% | 4/15/25 | BB | $ | 495,562 | |||||||||||||
400 |
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc |
6.500% | 4/01/27 | B | 424,000 | |||||||||||||||
850 |
Total Auto Components |
919,562 | ||||||||||||||||||
Automobiles 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
757 |
General Motors Financial Co Inc |
5.700% | N/A (5) | BB+ | 847,840 | |||||||||||||||
1,045 |
General Motors Financial Co Inc |
6.500% | N/A (5) | BB+ | 1,170,400 | |||||||||||||||
1,802 |
Total Automobiles |
2,018,240 | ||||||||||||||||||
Banks 8.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
170 |
Bank of America Corp |
6.300% | N/A (5) | BBB+ | 196,165 | |||||||||||||||
2,110 |
Bank of America Corp |
6.500% | N/A (5) | BBB+ | 2,389,575 | |||||||||||||||
1,700 |
CIT Group Inc |
5.800% | N/A (5) | Ba3 | 1,755,879 | |||||||||||||||
1,975 |
Citigroup Inc |
6.250% | N/A (5) | BBB | 2,307,728 | |||||||||||||||
925 |
Citizens Financial Group Inc, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.960% spread), (6) |
4.154% | N/A (5) | BB+ | 925,000 | |||||||||||||||
275 |
CoBank ACB |
6.250% | N/A (5) | BBB+ | 306,625 | |||||||||||||||
2,775 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co |
6.750% | N/A (5) | BBB+ | 3,077,059 | |||||||||||||||
125 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co |
6.100% | N/A (5) | BBB+ | 136,719 | |||||||||||||||
625 |
Lloyds Bank PLC, 144A |
12.000% | N/A (5) | Baa3 | 678,813 | |||||||||||||||
975 |
M&T Bank Corp |
6.450% | N/A (5) | Baa2 | 1,077,375 | |||||||||||||||
2,000 |
PNC Financial Services Group Inc |
6.750% | N/A (5) | Baa2 | 2,001,910 | |||||||||||||||
805 |
Regions Financial Corp |
5.750% | N/A (5) | BB+ | 899,587 | |||||||||||||||
910 |
SVB Financial Group |
4.000% | N/A (5) | Baa2 | 926,198 | |||||||||||||||
1,200 |
Truist Financial Corp |
4.950% | N/A (5) | Baa2 | 1,318,200 | |||||||||||||||
1,500 |
Wells Fargo & Co |
5.875% | N/A (5) | Baa2 | 1,679,865 | |||||||||||||||
1,150 |
Zions Bancorp NA |
7.200% | N/A (5) | BB+ | 1,256,317 | |||||||||||||||
19,220 |
Total Banks |
20,933,015 | ||||||||||||||||||
Capital Markets 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
550 |
Charles Schwab Corp |
7.000% | N/A (5) | BBB | 567,875 | |||||||||||||||
850 |
Charles Schwab Corp |
5.375% | N/A (5) | BBB | 939,505 | |||||||||||||||
550 |
Goldman Sachs Group Inc |
5.300% | N/A (5) | BBB | 616,605 | |||||||||||||||
1,950 |
Total Capital Markets |
2,123,985 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance 1.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
981 |
Ally Financial Inc |
4.700% | N/A (5) | BB | 1,016,022 | |||||||||||||||
400 |
Ally Financial Inc |
4.700% | N/A (5) | BB | 405,120 | |||||||||||||||
245 |
Capital One Financial Corp |
3.950% | N/A (5) | Baa3 | 250,206 | |||||||||||||||
845 |
Capital One Financial Corp, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.800% spread), (6) |
3.935% | N/A (5) | Baa3 | 848,025 | |||||||||||||||
1,250 |
Discover Financial Services |
5.500% | N/A (5) | Ba2 | 1,339,013 | |||||||||||||||
3,721 |
Total Consumer Finance |
3,858,386 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
925 |
American AgCredit Corp, 144A |
5.250% | N/A (5) | BB+ | 940,031 | |||||||||||||||
990 |
Voya Financial Inc |
6.125% | N/A (5) | BBB | 1,069,200 | |||||||||||||||
1,915 |
Total Diversified Financial Services |
2,009,231 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities 1.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,610 |
Emera Inc |
6.750% | 6/15/76 | BB+ | 1,885,713 | |||||||||||||||
850 |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc |
5.650% | 5/01/79 | BBB | 987,728 | |||||||||||||||
2,460 |
Total Electric Utilities |
2,873,441 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Products 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,950 |
Land O Lakes Inc, 144A |
8.000% | N/A (5) | BB | 2,093,812 | |||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services 0.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
600 |
Tenet Healthcare Corp, 144A |
7.500% | 4/01/25 | B+ | 648,078 |
54
55
JTD | Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
56
Investments in Derivatives
Options Written
Description (12) | Type |
Number of
Contracts |
Notional
Amount (13) |
Exercise
Price |
Expiration
Date |
Value | ||||||||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index |
Call | (100 | ) | $ | (43,000,000 | ) | $ | 4,300 | 7/16/2021 | $ | (333,500 | ) | ||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index |
Call | (75 | ) | (32,625,000 | ) | 4,350 | 7/16/2021 | (79,875 | ) | |||||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index |
Call | (50 | ) | (21,250,000 | ) | 4,250 | 7/16/2021 | (351,250 | ) | |||||||||||||||
S&P 500® Index |
Call | (25 | ) | (10,687,500 | ) | 4,275 | 7/16/2021 | (126,375 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Russell 2000 Index |
Call | (19 | ) | (4,465,000 | ) | 2,350 | 7/16/2021 | (29,640 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total Options Written (premiums received $(548,364) |
(269 | ) | $ | (112,027,500 | ) | $ | (920,640 | ) |
57
JTD | Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (continued) | |
Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 | ||
(Unaudited) |
Interest Rate Swaps OTC Uncleared
Counterparty |
Notional
Amount |
Fund
Pay/Receive Floating Rate |
Floating Rate Index |
Fixed Rate
(Annualized) |
Fixed Rate
Payment Frequency |
Effective
Date (14) |
Optional
Termination Date |
Maturity
Date |
Value |
Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
$ | 52,500,000 | Receive | 1-Month LIBOR | 1.969 | % | Monthly | 6/1/2018 | 7/1/2025 | 7/1/2027 | $ | (3,569,000 | ) | $ | (3,569,000 | ) |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Funds industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) |
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common shares unless otherwise noted. |
(2) |
Investment, or portion of investment, is hypothecated as described in Notes to Financial Statments. The total value of investments hypothecated as of the end of the reporting period was $101,021,843. |
(3) |
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives. |
(4) |
For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poors Group (Standard & Poors), Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys) 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 & Poors, Baa by Moodys 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. |
(5) |
Perpetual security. Maturity date is not applicable. |
(6) |
Variable rate security. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period. |
(7) |
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 2. |
(8) |
Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(9) |
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 29.6%. |
(10) |
The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments (excluding any investments separately pledged as collateral for specific investments in derivatives, when applicable) in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for borrowings. As of the end of the reporting period, investments with a value of $224,610,443 have been pledged as collateral for borrowings. |
(11) |
Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of OTC cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. |
(12) |
Exchange-traded, unless otherwise noted. |
(13) |
For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Exercise Price by 100. |
(14) |
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each contract. |
144A |
Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. |
ADR |
American Depositary Receipt |
LIBOR |
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate |
N/A |
Not Applicable. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||
Long-term investments, at value (cost $258,888,386, $193,420,740 and $261,558,226, respectively) |
$ | 308,441,392 | $ | 246,100,906 | $ | 358,756,259 | ||||||
Short-term investments, at value (cost approximates value) |
18,659,822 | 13,959,352 | 9,233,407 | |||||||||
Cash |
118,951 | 2,749,577 | 10,988 | |||||||||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost $112,672, $184,759 and $ - , respectively) |
112,841 | 184,097 | | |||||||||
Cash collateral at brokers for investments in futures contracts(1) |
128,735 | | | |||||||||
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts |
243,651 | | | |||||||||
Receivable for: |
||||||||||||
Dividends |
447,113 | 471,494 | 704,969 | |||||||||
Interest |
1,044,404 | 248,992 | 797,975 | |||||||||
Investments sold |
4,753,593 | 1,088,398 | 484,325 | |||||||||
Reclaims |
86,317 | 220,889 | 314,356 | |||||||||
Other assets |
145,990 | 73,300 | 56,190 | |||||||||
Total assets |
334,182,809 | 265,097,005 | 370,358,469 | |||||||||
Liabilities |
||||||||||||
Borrowings |
94,000,000 | 75,650,000 | 109,000,000 | |||||||||
Options written, at value (premiums received $ - , $ - , and $548,364, respectively) |
| | 920,640 | |||||||||
Unrealized depreciation on: |
||||||||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
45,673 | | | |||||||||
Interest rate swaps |
3,820,529 | 2,841,604 | 3,569,000 | |||||||||
Payable for: |
||||||||||||
Dividends |
3,812,891 | 2,595,837 | 4,162,027 | |||||||||
Investments purchased regular settlement |
114,966 | 212,373 | | |||||||||
Investments purchased when-issued/delayed-delivery settlement |
8,072,207 | 10,134,685 | | |||||||||
Unfunded senior loans |
121,516 | 96,884 | | |||||||||
Variation margin on futures contracts |
28,399 | | | |||||||||
Accrued expenses: |
||||||||||||
Management fees |
222,280 | 174,289 | 282,050 | |||||||||
Interest |
69,787 | 44,738 | 64,140 | |||||||||
Trustees fees |
105,070 | 71,985 | 54,779 | |||||||||
Other |
308,652 | 178,485 | 176,199 | |||||||||
Total liabilities |
110,721,970 | 92,000,880 | 118,228,835 | |||||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares |
$ | 223,460,839 | $ | 173,096,125 | $ | 252,129,634 | ||||||
Common shares outstanding |
19,668,517 | 13,850,897 | 14,484,340 | |||||||||
Net asset value (NAV) per common share outstanding |
$ | 11.36 | $ | 12.50 | $ | 17.41 | ||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares consist of: |
||||||||||||
Common shares, $0.01 par value per share |
$ | 196,685 | $ | 138,509 | $ | 144,843 | ||||||
Paid-in surplus |
191,015,813 | 140,103,809 | 161,451,356 | |||||||||
Total distributable earnings |
32,248,341 | 32,853,807 | 90,533,435 | |||||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares |
$ | 223,460,839 | $ | 173,096,125 | $ | 252,129,634 | ||||||
Authorized shares: |
||||||||||||
Common |
Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |||||||||
Preferred |
Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
(1) |
Cash pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in derivatives is in addition to the Funds securities pledged as collateral as noted in the Portfolio of Investments. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
59
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Investment Income |
||||||||||||
Dividends |
$ | 2,723,541 | $ | 3,410,889 | $ | 4,782,446 | ||||||
Interest |
2,755,158 | 831,380 | 1,309,634 | |||||||||
Rehypothecation income |
| 16,956 | 37,095 | |||||||||
Foreign tax withheld on dividend income |
(123,655 | ) | (242,155 | ) | (210,001 | ) | ||||||
Total investment income |
$ | 5,355,044 | $ | 4,017,070 | $ | 5,919,174 | ||||||
Expenses |
||||||||||||
Management fees |
1,265,169 | 979,383 | 1,633,910 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
395,247 | 250,669 | 382,848 | |||||||||
Custodian fees |
81,680 | 50,788 | 38,849 | |||||||||
Trustees fees |
3,748 | 2,892 | 4,311 | |||||||||
Professional fees |
56,455 | 26,673 | 28,148 | |||||||||
Shareholder reporting expenses |
26,831 | 27,591 | 24,833 | |||||||||
Shareholder servicing agent fees |
1,621 | 1,060 | 1,011 | |||||||||
Stock exchange listing fees |
3,290 | 3,290 | 3,290 | |||||||||
Investor relations expenses |
23,914 | 16,134 | 22,496 | |||||||||
Other |
8,695 | 6,383 | 7,369 | |||||||||
Total expenses |
1,866,650 | 1,364,863 | 2,147,065 | |||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
3,488,394 | 2,652,207 | 3,772,109 | |||||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) |
||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
||||||||||||
Investments and foreign currency |
8,267,397 | 7,154,449 | 5,255,694 | |||||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
(255,340 | ) | | | ||||||||
Futures contracts |
235,984 | | | |||||||||
Options written |
522 | 1,170 | (1,876,738 | ) | ||||||||
Swaps |
(517,097 | ) | (386,963 | ) | (483,053 | ) | ||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: |
||||||||||||
Investments and foreign currency |
17,910,925 | 18,035,449 | 19,910,273 | |||||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
231,475 | | | |||||||||
Futures contracts |
(34,211 | ) | | | ||||||||
Options written |
| | (384,755 | ) | ||||||||
Swaps |
1,746,331 | 1,298,872 | 1,631,359 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
27,585,986 | 26,102,977 | 24,052,780 | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations |
$ | 31,074,380 | $ | 28,755,184 | $ | 27,824,889 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
JDD | JTA | |||||||||||||||
Six Months
Ended 6/30/21 (Unaudited) |
Year
Ended 12/31/20 |
Six Months
Ended 6/30/21 (Unaudited) |
Year
Ended 12/31/20 |
|||||||||||||
Operations |
||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
$ | 3,488,394 | $ | 6,575,507 | $ | 2,652,207 | $ | 5,123,989 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
||||||||||||||||
Investments and foreign currency |
8,267,397 | (15,239,492 | ) | 7,154,449 | (17,861,634 | ) | ||||||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
(255,340 | ) | (270,966 | ) | | | ||||||||||
Futures contracts |
235,984 | (87,822 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Options written |
522 | (16,530 | ) | 1,170 | (38,104 | ) | ||||||||||
Swaps |
(517,097 | ) | (676,756 | ) | (386,963 | ) | (503,351 | ) | ||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: |
||||||||||||||||
Investments and foreign currency |
17,910,925 | (4,106,903 | ) | 18,035,449 | 2,266,301 | |||||||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
231,475 | (5 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Futures contracts |
(34,211 | ) | (30,487 | ) | | | ||||||||||
Options written |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Swaps |
1,746,331 | (3,933,156 | ) | 1,298,872 | (2,925,372 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations |
31,074,380 | (17,786,610 | ) | 28,755,184 | (13,938,171 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions to Common Shareholders |
||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
(7,710,059 | ) | (6,099,099 | ) | (5,318,744 | ) | (4,968,452 | ) | ||||||||
Return of capital |
| (9,772,009 | ) | | (6,333,880 | ) | ||||||||||
Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders |
(7,710,059 | ) | (15,871,108 | ) | (5,318,744 | ) | (11,302,332 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Share Transactions |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of common shares repurchased or retired |
| (531,330 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders |
| (531,330 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares |
23,364,321 | (34,189,048 | ) | 23,436,440 | (25,240,503 | ) | ||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period |
200,096,518 | 234,285,566 | 149,659,685 | 174,900,188 | ||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period |
$ | 223,460,839 | $ | 200,096,518 | $ | 173,096,125 | $ | 149,659,685 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
JTD | ||||||||
Six Months
Ended 6/30/21 (Unaudited) |
Year
Ended 12/31/20 |
|||||||
Operations |
||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
$ | 3,772,109 | $ | 7,008,142 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: |
||||||||
Investments and foreign currency |
5,255,694 | 10,668,202 | ||||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
| | ||||||
Futures contracts |
| | ||||||
Options written |
(1,876,738 | ) | (8,352,109 | ) | ||||
Swaps |
(483,053 | ) | (632,201 | ) | ||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: |
||||||||
Investments and foreign currency |
19,910,273 | (17,169,773 | ) | |||||
Forward foreign currency contracts |
| | ||||||
Futures contracts |
| | ||||||
Options written |
(384,755 | ) | 144,445 | |||||
Swaps |
1,631,359 | (3,674,212 | ) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations |
27,824,889 | (12,007,506 | ) | |||||
Distributions to Common Shareholders |
||||||||
Dividends |
(8,531,276 | ) | (16,263,120 | ) | ||||
Return of capital |
| (1,023,940 | ) | |||||
Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders |
(8,531,276 | ) | (17,287,060 | ) | ||||
Capital Share Transactions |
||||||||
Cost of common shares repurchased or retired |
| | ||||||
Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders |
| | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares |
19,293,613 | (29,294,566 | ) | |||||
Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period |
232,836,021 | 262,130,587 | ||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period |
$ | 252,129,634 | $ | 232,836,021 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
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Common Share Supplemental Data/
Ratios Applicable to Common Shares |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Share
Total Returns |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based
on NAV(b) |
Based
|
Ending
Net Assets (000) |
Expenses |
Net
Investment Income(Loss) |
Portfolio
Turnover Rate(d) |
|||||||||||||||||
15.71 | % | 23.34 | % | $ | 223,461 | 1.77 | %** | 3.30 | %** | 33 | % | |||||||||||
(6.37 | ) | (10.89 | ) | 200,097 | 2.03 | 3.45 | 82 | |||||||||||||||
23.91 | 27.97 | 234,286 | 2.75 | 3.42 | 62 | |||||||||||||||||
(11.47 | ) | (17.87 | ) | 203,731 | 2.76 | 3.21 | 45 | |||||||||||||||
12.21 | 22.48 | 250,811 | 2.30 | 3.66 | 46 | |||||||||||||||||
8.96 | 13.28 | 247,632 | 2.07 | 3.65 | 74 | |||||||||||||||||
19.41 | 28.28 | 173,096 | 1.67 | ** | 3.24 | ** | 20 | |||||||||||||||
(6.39 | ) | (13.70 | ) | 149,660 | 1.92 | 3.76 | 55 | |||||||||||||||
26.86 | 29.05 | 174,900 | 2.66 | 3.52 | 37 | |||||||||||||||||
(17.49 | ) | (20.58 | ) | 149,142 | 2.67 | 3.21 | 28 | |||||||||||||||
19.96 | 32.80 | 196,759 | 2.13 | 3.64 | 37 | |||||||||||||||||
5.10 | 5.85 | 176,103 | 1.93 | 3.69 | 42 |
(a) |
Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily common shares method. |
(b) |
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 Funds 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 common share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per common 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.
(c) |
Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to borrowings (as described in Note 8 Borrowing Arrangements). |
Each ratio includes the effect of all interest expense paid and other costs related to borrowings as follows: |
Ratios of Borrowings Interest Expense to
|
||||
JDD |
|
|||
Year Ended 12/31: |
||||
2021(e) |
0.37 | %** | ||
2020 |
0.62 | |||
2019 |
1.36 | |||
2018 |
1.34 | |||
2017 |
0.90 | |||
2016 |
0.64 |
Ratios of Borrowings Interest Expense to
Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares |
||||
JTA |
|
|||
Year Ended 12/31: |
||||
2021(e) |
0.31 | %** | ||
2020 |
0.52 | |||
2019 |
1.28 | |||
2018 |
1.27 | |||
2017 |
0.77 | |||
2016 |
0.53 |
(d) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. |
(e) |
Unaudited. For the six months ended June 30, 2021. |
* |
Rounds to less than $0.01 per common share. |
** |
Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Common Share Supplemental Data/
Ratios Applicable to Common Shares |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Share
Total Returns |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(c) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Based
on NAV(b) |
Based
|
Ending
Net Assets (000) |
Expenses |
Net
Investment Income(Loss) |
Portfolio
Turnover Rate(d) |
|||||||||||||||||
12.10 | % | 17.33 | % | $ | 252,130 | 1.77 | %* | 3.11 | %* | 8 | % | |||||||||||
(3.42 | ) | (9.95 | ) | 232,836 | 1.99 | 3.19 | 25 | |||||||||||||||
33.28 | 39.16 | 262,131 | 2.71 | 2.48 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||
(12.50 | ) | (17.09 | ) | 211,339 | 2.75 | 2.47 | 14 | |||||||||||||||
25.24 | 36.10 | 261,771 | 2.25 | 2.95 | 16 | |||||||||||||||||
6.93 | 9.22 | 224,544 | 2.05 | 3.46 | 19 |
(a) |
Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily common shares method. |
(b) |
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 Funds 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 common share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per common 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.
(c) |
Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to borrowings (as described in Note 8 Borrowing Arrangements). |
Each ratio includes the effect of all interest expense paid and other costs related to borrowings as follows: |
Ratios of Borrowings Interest Expense to
Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares |
||||
JTD |
|
|||
Year Ended 12/31: |
||||
2021(e) |
0.32 | %* | ||
2020 |
0.51 | |||
2019 |
1.25 | |||
2018 |
1.25 | |||
2017 |
0.77 | |||
2016 |
0.53 |
(d) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. |
(e) |
Unaudited. For the six months ended June 30, 2021. |
* |
Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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(Unaudited)
1. General Information
Fund Information
The 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 Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (JDD) |
|
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund (JTA) |
|
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (JTD) |
The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), as amended, as diversified closed-end management investment companies. JDD, JTA and JTD were each organized as Massachusetts business trusts on July 18, 2003, October 1, 2003 and February 22, 2007, respectively.
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is June 30, 2021, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended June 30, 2021 (the current fiscal period).
Fund Reorganizations
During April 2021, the Funds Board of Trustees (the Board) approved the reorganization of JDD, JTA and JTD into Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund (NMAI), a single, newly created fund with a new investment mandate. NMAI would continue employing a multi-asset strategy, but would more dynamically allocate its portfolio with the objective of seeking total return through high current income and capital appreciation. The reorganization is subject to certain conditions including necessary approvals by shareholders.
Investment Adviser and Sub-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 Fund, oversees the management of the Funds portfolio, 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 (NAM), NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (NWQ), Security Capital Research & Management Incorporated (Security Capital), Santa Barbara Asset Management LLC (Santa Barbara) and Wellington Management Company LLP (Wellington) (each a Sub-Adviser and collectively, the Sub-Advisers). NAM and NWQ are each an affiliate of Nuveen. NAM manages the adjustable rate senior loan strategy portion of JDD and JTA consisting of a portfolio focused on senior corporate loans and other debt instruments. NWQ manages the global equity income strategy portion of JDD consisting of a portfolio focused on income producing and dividend paying equity securities. NWQ manages the portion of JTAs investment portfolio allocated to dividend-paying common and preferred stocks, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and the Funds options strategy. NWQ manages the portion of JTDs investment portfolio allocated to preferred securities and other fixed-income securities. Security Capital manages the real estate investment trust (REIT) strategy portion of JDD consisting of a portfolio focused on dividend-paying common stock REITs. Santa Barbara manages the portion of JTDs investment portfolio allocated to dividend-paying equity securities. Wellington manages the emerging market debt strategy portion of JDD consisting of a portfolio focused on emerging market sovereign debt. Wellington also manages JDDs forward foreign currency strategy. The Adviser is responsible for managing JDDs, JTAs and JTDs investments in swap contracts.
Other Matters
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and subsequent global pandemic began significantly impacting the U.S. and global financial markets and economies during the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2020. The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty in the global economy. The duration and extent of COVID-19 over the long term cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Funds normal course of business, results of operations, investments, and cash flows will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. Management continues to monitor and evaluate this situation.
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2. Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which may require the use of estimates made by management and the evaluation of subsequent events. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and follows the accounting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification 946, Financial Services Investment Companies. The net asset value (NAV) for financial reporting purposes may differ from the NAV for processing security and common share transactions. The NAV for financial reporting purposes includes security and common share transactions through the date of the report. Total return is computed based on the NAV used for processing security and common share transactions. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds.
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 common shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
Distributions to Common Shareholders
Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
Each Fund makes quarterly cash distributions to common shareholders of a stated dollar amount per share. Subject to approval and oversight by the Board, each Fund seeks to maintain a stable distribution level designed to deliver the long-term return potential of each Funds investment strategy through regular quarterly distributions (a Managed Distribution Program). Total distributions during a calendar year generally will be made from each Funds net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized capital gains in the Funds portfolio, if any. The portion of distributions paid attributed to net unrealized gains, if any, is distributed from the Funds assets and is treated by shareholders as a nontaxable distribution (return of capital) for tax purposes. In the event that total distributions during a calendar year exceed a Funds total return on NAV, the difference will reduce NAV per share. If a Funds total return on NAV exceeds total distributions during a calendar year, the excess will be reflected as an increase in NAV per share. The final determination of the source and character of all distributions paid by a Fund during the fiscal year is made after the end of the fiscal year and is reflected in the financial statements contained in the annual report as of December 31 each year.
The tax character of Fund distributions for a fiscal year is dependent upon the amount and tax character of distributions received from securities held in each Funds portfolio. Distributions received from certain securities in which JDD invests, most notably real estate investment trust securities, may be characterized for tax purposes as ordinary income, long-term capital gain and/or a return of capital. The issuer of a security reports the tax character of its distributions only once per year, generally during the first two months of the calendar year. The distribution is included in the Funds ordinary income until such time the Fund is notified by the issuer of the actual tax character.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation
To the extent that the Funds invest in securities and/or contracts that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, the Funds will be subject to currency risk, which is the risk that an increase in the U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency will reduce returns or portfolio value. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the Funds investments denominated in that currency will lose value because its currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value. Investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars on a spot (i.e. cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.
The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the end of each day. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates associated with (i) foreign currency, (ii) investments and (iii) derivatives include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date of the transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually received are recognized as a component of Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)
The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with (i) investments and (ii) other assets and liabilities are recognized as a component of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with investments in derivatives are recognized as a component of the respective derivatives related Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds investments in non-U.S. securities were as follows:
JDD | Value |
% of Total
Investments |
||||||
Country: |
||||||||
Germany |
$ | 11,718,247 | 3.6 | % | ||||
United Kingdom |
7,467,202 | 2.3 | ||||||
Japan |
6,993,085 | 2.1 | ||||||
China |
5,534,038 | 1.7 | ||||||
South Korea |
4,235,436 | 1.3 | ||||||
Russia |
3,862,634 | 1.2 | ||||||
Mexico |
3,721,197 | 1.1 | ||||||
Canada |
3,535,758 | 1.1 | ||||||
Brazil |
3,437,102 | 1.1 | ||||||
Israel |
3,006,720 | 0.9 | ||||||
Qatar |
2,938,848 | 0.9 | ||||||
United Arab Emirates |
2,827,266 | 0.9 | ||||||
Netherlands |
2,812,833 | 0.9 | ||||||
Other |
57,438,159 | 17.4 | ||||||
Total non-U.S. securities |
$ | 119,528,525 | 36.5 | % |
JTA | Value |
% of Total
Investments |
||||||
Country: |
||||||||
Germany |
$ | 22,427,772 | 8.6 | % | ||||
Japan |
14,246,709 | 5.5 | ||||||
United Kingdom |
13,720,229 | 5.3 | ||||||
South Korea |
8,667,860 | 3.3 | ||||||
China |
6,045,393 | 2.3 | ||||||
Canada |
4,403,955 | 1.7 | ||||||
Netherlands |
3,932,413 | 1.5 | ||||||
Belgium |
3,508,598 | 1.4 | ||||||
France |
3,329,697 | 1.3 | ||||||
Other |
15,038,062 | 5.8 | ||||||
Total non-U.S. securities |
$ | 95,320,688 | 36.7 | % |
JTD | Value |
% of Total
Investments |
||||||
Country: |
||||||||
United Kingdom |
$ | 28,472,943 | 7.7 | % | ||||
Japan |
20,876,118 | 5.7 | ||||||
Canada |
15,542,821 | 4.2 | ||||||
France |
13,227,114 | 3.6 | ||||||
Germany |
8,485,389 | 2.3 | ||||||
Hong Kong |
7,084,706 | 1.9 | ||||||
Netherlands |
6,758,026 | 1.8 | ||||||
Australia |
5,831,948 | 1.6 | ||||||
Denmark |
5,762,957 | 1.6 | ||||||
Other |
15,355,146 | 4.2 | ||||||
Total non-U.S. securities |
$ | 127,397,168 | 34.6 | % |
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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 expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Investments and Investment Income
Securities transactions are accounted for as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Trade date for senior and subordinated loans purchased in the primary market is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior and subordinated loans purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into. Realized gains and losses on securities transactions are based upon the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for foreign securities, when information is available. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded at fair value. Interest income, which is recorded on an accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums for financial reporting purposes. Interest income also reflects payment-in-kind (PIK) interest, paydown gains and losses and fee income, if any. PIK interest represents income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash. Fee income consists primarily of amendment fees. Amendment fees are earned as compensation for evaluating and accepting changes to an original senior loan agreement and are recognized when received. Rehypothecation income is comprised of fees earned in connection with the rehypothecation of pledged collateral as further described in Note 8 Borrowing Arrangements.
Netting Agreements
In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable master repurchase agreements, 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 4 Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Rule Issuances
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The main objective of the new guidance is to provide relief to companies that will be impacted by the expected change in benchmark interest rates, when participating banks will no longer be required to submit London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) quotes by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new guidance allows companies to, provided the only change to existing contracts are a change to an approved benchmark interest rate, account for modifications as a continuance of the existing contract without additional analysis. For new and existing contracts, the Funds may elect to apply the amendments as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management has not yet elected to apply the amendments, is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds investments and has currently determined that it is unlikely the ASUs adoption will have a significant impact on the Funds financial statements and various filings.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Adopts New Rules to Modernize Fund Valuation Framework
In December 2020, the SEC voted to adopt a new rule governing fund valuation practices. New Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are readily available for purposes of Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires a fund to fair value a security when market quotations are not readily available. The SEC also adopted new Rule 31a-4 under the 1940 Act, which sets forth the recordkeeping requirements associated with fair value determinations. Finally, the SEC is rescinding previously issued guidance on related issues, including the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. Rule 2a-5 and Rule 31a-4 became effective on March 8, 2021, with a compliance date of September 8, 2022. A fund may voluntarily comply with the rules after the effective date, and in advance of the compliance date, under certain conditions. Management is currently assessing the impact of these provisions on the Funds financial statements.
3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
The Funds investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value utilizing valuation methods approved by the Board. 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. U.S. GAAP establishes the three-tier hierarchy which is used to maximize the use of observable market
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)
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 managements 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 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, credit spreads, etc.). | |
Level 3 |
Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including managements assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds major classifications of assets and liabilities measured at fair value follows:
Equity securities and exchange-traded funds listed or traded on a national market or exchange are valued based on their sale price at the official close of business of such market or exchange on the valuation date. Foreign equity securities and registered investment companies that trade on a foreign exchange are valued at the last sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange where traded and converted to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and that valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally classified as Level 1. If there is no official close of business, then the latest available sale price is utilized. If no sales are reported, then the mean of the latest available bid and ask prices is utilized and these securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Prices of certain American Depositary Receipts (ADR) held by the Funds that trade in the United States are valued based on the last traded price, official closing price, or an evaluated price provided by the independent pricing service (pricing service) and are generally classified as Level 1 or 2.
Prices of fixed-income securities are generally provided by a pricing service approved by the Board. The pricing service establishes a securitys 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 obligors credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer or market activity provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Investments in investment companies are valued at their respective NAVs on the valuation date and are generally classified as Level 1.
For events affecting the value of foreign securities between the time when the exchange on which they are traded closes and the time when the Funds net assets are calculated, such securities will be valued at fair value in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. These foreign securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Repurchase agreements are valued at contract amount plus accrued interest, which approximates market value. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Forward foreign currency contracts are valued using the prevailing forward exchange rate which is derived from quotes provided by the pricing service using the procedures approved by the Board and are generally classified as Level 2.
Futures contracts are valued using the closing settlement price or, in the absence of such a price, the last traded price and are generally classified as Level 1.
Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily based upon a price supplied by a pricing service. Swaps are generally classified as Level 2.
Purchased and written options traded and listed on a national market or exchange are valued at the mean of the closing bid and asked prices and are generally classified as Level 1.
Over-the-counter (OTC) options are marked-to-market daily based upon a price supplied by a pricing service. OTC options are generally classified as Level 2.
Any portfolio security or derivative for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. 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 obligors credit characteristics considered relevant. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be classified as Level 3.
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The following table summarizes the market value of the Funds investments as of the end of the reporting period, based on the inputs used to value them:
JDD | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: |
||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
$ | 48,677,751 | $ | 36,198,349 | ** | $ | 11,810 | ** | $ | 84,887,910 | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust Common Stocks |
84,484,302 | | | 84,484,302 | ||||||||||||
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests |
| 69,117,953 | 587,150 | ** | 69,705,103 | |||||||||||
Emerging Market Debt and Foreign Corporate Bonds |
| 65,875,244 | | 65,875,244 | ||||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Securities |
2,900,400 | | | 2,900,400 | ||||||||||||
Structured Notes |
| 550,799 | | 550,799 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds |
| 27,862 | | 27,862 | ||||||||||||
Warrants |
| 9,770 | ** | | 9,770 | |||||||||||
Common Stock Rights |
| 2 | ** | | 2 | |||||||||||
Short-Term Investments: |
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Repurchase Agreements |
| 10,743,128 | | 10,743,128 | ||||||||||||
Investment Companies |
7,916,694 | | | 7,916,694 | ||||||||||||
Investments in Derivatives: |
||||||||||||||||
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts*** |
| 197,978 | | 197,978 | ||||||||||||
Futures Contracts*** |
(50,004 | ) | | | (50,004 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps*** |
| (3,820,529 | ) | | (3,820,529 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 143,929,143 | $ | 178,900,556 | $ | 598,960 | $ | 323,428,659 | ||||||||
JTA | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: |
||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
$ | 99,583,107 | $ | 73,084,683 | ** | $ | 11,810 | ** | $ | 172,679,600 | ||||||
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests |
| 48,478,287 | | 48,478,287 | ||||||||||||
$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred |
| 9,513,233 | | 9,513,233 | ||||||||||||
$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred |
6,725,953 | 606,291 | ** | | 7,332,244 | |||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Securities |
6,943,305 | | | 6,943,305 | ||||||||||||
Structured Notes |
| 1,120,269 | | 1,120,269 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds |
| 27,890 | | 27,890 | ||||||||||||
Warrants |
| 6,078 | ** | | 6,078 | |||||||||||
Short-Term Investments: |
||||||||||||||||
Repurchase Agreements |
| 3,990,771 | | 3,990,771 | ||||||||||||
Investment Companies |
9,968,581 | | | 9,968,581 | ||||||||||||
Investments in Derivatives: |
||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps*** |
| (2,841,604 | ) | | (2,841,604 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 123,220,946 | $ | 133,985,898 | $ | 11,810 | $ | 257,218,654 | ||||||||
JTD | ||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments*: |
||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
$ | 270,534,310 | $ | | $ | | $ | 270,534,310 | ||||||||
$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred |
| 47,290,779 | | 47,290,779 | ||||||||||||
$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred |
23,837,925 | 1,649,443 | ** | | 25,487,368 | |||||||||||
Corporate Bonds |
| 9,474,814 | | 9,474,814 | ||||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Securities |
5,968,988 | | | 5,968,988 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments: |
||||||||||||||||
Repurchase Agreements |
| 9,233,407 | | 9,233,407 | ||||||||||||
Investments in Derivatives: |
||||||||||||||||
Options Written |
(920,640 | ) | | | (920,640 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps*** |
| (3,569,000 | ) | | (3,569,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 299,420,583 | $ | 64,079,443 | $ | | $ | 363,500,026 |
* |
Refer to the Funds Portfolio of Investments for industry and country classifications, where applicable. |
** |
Refer to the Funds Portfolio of Investments for securities classified as Level 2 and/or Level 3, when applicable. |
*** |
Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Funds Portfolio of Investments. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)
4. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives
Portfolio Securities
Unfunded Commitments
Pursuant to the terms of certain of the variable rate senior loan agreements, each Fund may have unfunded senior loan commitments. Each Fund will maintain with its custodian, cash, liquid securities and/or liquid senior loans having an aggregate value at least equal to the amount of unfunded senior loan commitments. As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds outstanding unfunded senior loan commitments were as follows:
JDD | JTA | |||||||
Outstanding unfunded senior loan commitment |
$ | 121,516 | $ | 96,884 |
Participation Commitments
With respect to the senior loans held in each Funds portfolio, a Fund may: 1) invest in assignments; 2) act as a participant in primary lending syndicates; or 3) invest in participations. If a Fund purchases a participation of a senior loan interest, the Fund would typically enter into a contractual agreement with the lender or other third party selling the participation, rather than directly with the borrower. As such, a Fund not only assumes the credit risk of the borrower, but also that of the selling participant or other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the borrower. As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds had no such outstanding participation commitments.
Repurchase Agreements
In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is each Funds policy that its custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the fair value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times. If the counterparty defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral may be delayed or limited.
The following table presents the repurchase agreements for the Funds that are subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, and the collateral delivered related to those repurchase agreements.
Fund | Counterparty |
Short-Term
Investments, at Value |
Collateral
Pledged (From) Counterparty |
|||||||
JDD |
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation | $ | 10,743,128 | $ | (10,958,178 | ) | ||||
JTA |
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation | 3,990,771 | (4,070,596 | ) | ||||||
JTD |
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation | 9,233,407 | (9,418,317 | ) |
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.
Investment Transactions
Long-term purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding derivative transactions, where applicable) during the current fiscal period were as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Purchases |
$ | 94,037,460 | $ | 61,474,165 | $ | 28,979,762 | ||||||
Sales and maturities |
88,879,198 | 45,202,103 | 27,333,824 |
The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may have extended settlement periods; interest income is not accrued until settlement date. Any securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have earmarked securities in its portfolio with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed-delivery purchase commitments. If a Fund has outstanding when-issued/delayed-delivery purchases commitments as of the end of the reporting period, such amounts are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Investments in Derivatives
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain 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.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
JDD is authorized to enter into forward foreign currency contracts (forward contracts) under two circumstances: (i) when the Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency to lock in the U.S. exchange rate of the transaction, with such period being a short-dated contract covering the period between transaction date and settlement date or (ii) when the Sub-Adviser believes that the currency of a particular foreign country may experience a substantial movement against the U.S. dollar or against another foreign currency.
A forward contract is an agreement between two parties to purchase or sell a specified quantity of a currency at or before a specified date in the future at a specified price. Forward contracts are typically traded in the OTC markets and all details of the contract are negotiated between the counterparties to the agreement. Accordingly, the forward contracts are valued by reference to the contracts traded in the OTC markets. The contractual obligations of a buyer or seller may generally be satisfied by taking or making physical delivery of the underlying currency, establishing an opposite position in the contract and recognizing the profit or loss on both positions simultaneously on the delivery date or, in some instances, paying a cash settlement before the designated date of delivery.
Forward contracts are valued daily at the forward rate. The net amount recorded on these transactions is recognized as a component of Unrealized appreciation and/or depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The change in value of the forward contracts during the reporting period is recognized as a component of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward foreign currency contracts on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or offset with the same counterparty, the Fund recognizes the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was entered and the value at the time it was closed or offset as a component of Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency contracts on the Statement of Operations.
Forward contracts will generally not be entered into for terms greater than three months, but may have maturities of up to six months or more. The use of forward contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the Funds investment securities; however, it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. The use of forward contracts involves the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately predicted. A forward contract would limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of a particular currency; however, it also would limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase instead of decrease. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Forward contracts are subject to counterparty risk if the counterparty fails to perform as specified in the contract due to financial impairment or other reason.
During the current fiscal period, JDD continued to use forward foreign currency contracts to reduce the currency risk of select local currency denominated emerging market bonds, as well as to actively manage certain currency exposures in an attempt to benefit from potential appreciation.
The average notional amount of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:
JDD | ||||
Average notional amount of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding* |
$ | 12,761,257 |
* |
The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the current fiscal period and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal period. |
The following table presents the fair value of forward foreign currency contracts held by the Fund as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||||
Underlying Risk Exposure |
Derivative Instrument |
Asset Derivatives |
(Liability) Derivatives |
|||||||||||||||
Location | Value | Location | Value | |||||||||||||||
JDD | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange rate |
Forward contracts |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts |
$ | 243,651 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts |
$ | (45,673 | ) |
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The following table presents the forward foreign currency contracts subject to netting agreements and the collateral delivered related to those forward foreign currency contracts as of the end of the reporting period.
Counterparty |
Gross
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Currency Contracts* |
Gross
Unrealized Depreciation) on Forward Foreign Currency Contracts* |
Net Unrealized
Appreciation Depreciation) on Forward Foreign Currency Contracts |
Collateral
Pledged to (from) Counterparty |
Net
Exposure |
|||||||||||||||
Bank of America, N.A. |
$ | | $ | (1,301 | ) | $ | (1,301 | ) | $ | | $ | (1,301 | ) | |||||||
Barclays Bank PLC |
3,800 | (3,361 | ) | 439 | | 439 | ||||||||||||||
BNP Paribas |
| (1,970 | ) | (1,970 | ) | | (1,970 | ) | ||||||||||||
Citibank, National Association |
202,713 | (5,190 | ) | 197,523 | | 197,523 | ||||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Bank USA |
12,504 | (3,737 | ) | 8,767 | | 8,767 | ||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. |
13,026 | (30,114 | ) | (17,088 | ) | | (17,088 | ) | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC |
11,608 | | 11,608 | | 11,608 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $243,651 | $ | (45,673 | ) | $ | 197,978 | $ | | $ | 197,978 |
* |
Represents gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the counterparty as reported in the Funds Portfolio of Investments. |
The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on forward foreign currency contracts on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Underlying Risk Exposure |
Derivative
Instrument |
Net Realized
Contracts |
Change in Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Forward Foreign Currency Contracts |
|||||||
Foreign currency rate |
Forward contracts |
$ | (255,340 | ) | $ | 231,475 |
Futures Contracts
Upon execution of a futures contract, a Fund is obligated to deposit cash or eligible securities, also known as initial margin, into an account at its clearing broker equal to a specified percentage of the contract amount. Cash held by the broker to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts, if any, is recognized as Cash collateral at brokers for investments in futures contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Investments in futures contracts obligate a Fund and the clearing broker to settle monies on a daily basis representing changes in the prior days mark-to-market of the open contracts. If a Fund has unrealized appreciation the clearing broker would credit the Funds account with an amount equal to appreciation and conversely if a Fund has unrealized depreciation the clearing broker would debit the Funds account with an amount equal to depreciation. These daily cash settlements are also known as variation margin. Variation margin is recognized as a receivable and/or payable for Variation margin on futures contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
During the period the futures contract is open, changes in the value of the contract are recognized as an unrealized gain or loss by marking-to-market on a daily basis to reflect the changes in market value of the contract, which is recognized as a component of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expired, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract on the closing date and value of the contract when originally entered into, which is recognized as a component of Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts on the Statement of Operations.
Risks of investments in futures contracts include the possible adverse movement in the price of the securities or indices underlying the contracts, the possibility that there may not be a liquid secondary market for the contracts and/or that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with a change in the value of the underlying securities or indices.
During the current fiscal period, JDD used futures to partially hedge the portfolio against movements in interest rates.
The average notional amount of futures contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:
JDD | ||||
Average notional amount of futures contracts outstanding* |
$ | 6,495,122 |
* |
The average notional amount is calculated based on the absolute aggregate notional of contracts outstanding at the beginning of the current fiscal period and at the end of each quarter within the current fiscal period. |
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The following table presents the fair value of all futures contracts held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||||
Underlying Risk Exposure |
Derivative Instrument |
Asset Derivatives |
(Liability) Derivatives |
|||||||||||||||
Location | Value | Location | Value | |||||||||||||||
JDD Interest rate |
Futures contracts |
|
$ | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | (50,004 | ) |
* |
Value represents the cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Funds Portfolio of Investments and not the daily asset and/or liability derivative location as described in the table above. |
The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on futures contracts on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Underlying Risk Exposure |
Derivative
Instrument |
Net Realized
Gain (Loss) from Futures Contracts |
Change in Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Futures Contracts |
|||||||
Interest rate |
Futures contracts |
$ | 235,984 | $ | (34,211 | ) |
Options Transactions
When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recognized as a component of Options written, at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current value of the written option until the option is exercised or expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction. The changes in the value of options written during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options written on the Statement of Operations. When an option is exercised or expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid at expiration or on executing a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is recognized as a component of Net realized gain (loss) from options written on the Statement of Operations. The Fund, as a writer of an option, has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (called) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option. There is also the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.
During the current fiscal period, JDD and JTA wrote call options to capture upside and manage downside risk against sharp movement of securities held in the portfolio, while JTA wrote call options on equity indexes while investing in a portfolio that included equities to enhance returns while forgoing some upside potential of its equity portfolio.
The average notional amount of outstanding options written during the current fiscal period was as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Average notional amount of outstanding options written* |
$ | | $ | | $ | (99,018,333 | ) |
* |
The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the current fiscal period and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal period. JDD and JTA wrote call options during the current fiscal period. However JDD and JTA did not have any such positions outstanding at the beginning of the fiscal period or at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal period and therefore are not included as part of this calculation. |
The following table presents the fair value of all options written by the Fund as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||||
Underlying
Risk Exposure |
Derivative
Instrument |
Asset Derivatives |
(Liability) Derivatives |
|||||||||||||||
Location | Value | Location | Value | |||||||||||||||
JTD | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity price | Options written | | $ | | Options written, at value | $ | (920,640 | ) |
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The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on options written on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Fund |
Underlying Risk
Exposure |
Derivative
Instrument |
Net Realized
Gain (Loss) from Options Written |
Change in Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Options Written Contracts |
||||||||
JDD |
Equity price |
Options written | $ | 522 | $ | | ||||||
JTA |
Equity price |
Options written | 1,170 | | ||||||||
JTD |
Equity price |
Options written | (1,876,738 | ) | (384,755 | ) |
Interest Rate Swap Contracts
Interest rate swap contracts involve a Funds agreement with the counterparty to pay or receive a fixed rate payment in exchange for the counterparty receiving or paying a variable rate payment. Forward interest rate swap contracts involve a Funds agreement with a counterparty to pay, in the future, a fixed or variable rate payment in exchange for the counterparty paying the Fund a variable or fixed rate payment, the accruals for which would begin at a specified date in the future (the effective date).
The amount of the payment obligation for an interest rate swap is based on the notional amount and the termination date of the contract. Interest rate swap contracts do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets or principal. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to the swap counterparty on such transactions is limited to the net amount of interest payments that the Fund is to receive.
Interest rate swap contracts are valued daily. Upon entering into an interest rate swap contract (and beginning on the effective date for a forward interest rate swap contract), the Fund accrues the fixed rate payment expected to be paid or received and the variable rate payment expected to be received or paid on the interest rate swap contracts on a daily basis, and recognizes the daily change in the fair value of the Funds contractual rights and obligations under the contracts. For an OTC swap that is not cleared through a clearing house (OTC Uncleared), the amount recorded on these transactions is recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a component of Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate swaps.
Upon the execution of an OTC swap cleared through a clearing house (OTC Cleared), the Fund is obligated to deposit cash or eligible securities, also known as initial margin, into an account at its clearing broker equal to a specified percentage of the contract amount. Cash deposited by the Fund to cover initial margin requirements on open swap contracts, if any, is recognized as a component of Cash collateral at brokers for investments in swaps on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Investments in OTC Cleared swaps obligate the Fund and the clearing broker to settle monies on a daily basis representing changes in the prior days mark-to-market of the swap contract. If the Fund has unrealized appreciation, the clearing broker will credit the Funds account with an amount equal to the appreciation. Conversely, if the Fund has unrealized depreciation, the clearing broker will debit the Funds account with an amount equal to the depreciation. These daily cash settlements are also known as variation margin. Variation margin for OTC Cleared swaps is recognized as a receivable and/or payable for Variation margin on swap contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Upon the execution of an OTC Uncleared swap, neither the Fund nor the counterparty is required to deposit initial margin as the trades are recorded bilaterally between both parties to the swap contract, and the terms of the variation margin are subject to a predetermined threshold negotiated by the Fund and the counterparty. Variation margin for OTC Uncleared swaps is recognized as a component of Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate swaps as described in the preceding paragraph.
The net amount of periodic payments settled in cash are recognized as a component of Net realized gain (loss) from swaps on the Statement of Operations, in addition to the net realized gain or loss recorded upon the termination of the swap contract. For tax purposes, payments expected to be received or paid on the swap contracts are treated as ordinary income or expense, respectively. Changes in the value of the swap contracts during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps on the Statement of Operations. In certain instances, payments are made or received upon entering into the swap contract to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreements and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period, if any, are recognized as Interest rate swaps premiums received and/or paid on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
During the current fiscal period, JDD, JTA and JTD continued to use interest rate swap contracts to partially hedge their future interest cost of leverage, which is through the use of bank borrowings.
The average notional amount of interest rate swap contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Average notional amount of interest rate swap contracts outstanding* |
$ | 56,200,000 | $ | 41,800,000 | $ | 52,500,000 |
* |
The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional at the beginning of the current fiscal period and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal period. |
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The following table presents the fair value of all swap contracts held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||||
Underlying Risk Exposure |
Derivative Instrument |
Asset Derivatives |
(Liability) Derivatives |
|||||||||||||||
Location | Value | Location | Value | |||||||||||||||
JDD | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate | Swaps (OTC Uncleared) | | $ | | Unrealized depreciation on interest rate swaps** | $ | (3,820,529 | ) | ||||||||||
JTA | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate | Swaps (OTC Uncleared) | | $ | | Unrealized depreciation on interest rate swaps** | $ | (2,841,604 | ) | ||||||||||
JTD | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate | Swaps (OTC Uncleared) | | $ | | Unrealized depreciation on interest rate swaps** | $ | (3,569,000 | ) |
** |
Some swap contracts require a counterparty to pay or receive a premium, which is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable and is not reflected in the cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) presented above. |
The following table presents the swap contacts subject to netting agreements and the collateral delivered related to those swap contracts as of the end of the reporting period.
Fund | Counterparty |
Gross
Unrealized Appreciation on Interest Rate Swaps*** |
Gross
Unrealized (Depreciation) on Interest Rate Swaps*** |
Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Interest Rate Swaps |
Collateral
Pledged to (from) Counterparty |
Net
Exposure |
||||||||||||||||
JDD |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | $ | | $ | (3,820,529 | ) | $ | (3,820,529 | ) | $ | 3,954,946 | $ | 134,417 | |||||||||
JTA |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | (2,841,604 | ) | (2,841,604 | ) | 2,870,743 | 29,139 | ||||||||||||||
JTD |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | (3,569,000 | ) | (3,569,000 | ) | 3,701,307 | 132,307 |
*** |
Represents gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the counterparty as reported in the Funds Portfolio of Investments. |
The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on swap contracts on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
Fund |
Underlying
Risk Exposure |
Derivative
Instrument |
Net Realized
Gain (Loss) from Swaps |
Change in Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Swaps |
||||||||
JDD |
Interest rate | Swaps | $ | (517,097 | ) | $ | 1,746,331 | |||||
JTA |
Interest rate | Swaps | (386,963 | ) | 1,298,872 | |||||||
JTD |
Interest rate | Swaps | (483,053 | ) | 1,631,359 |
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 Funds 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 has 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.
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5. Fund Shares
Common Shares Transactions
Transactions in common shares during the Funds current and prior fiscal period were as follows:
JDD | ||||||||
Six Months Ended
6/30/21 |
Year Ended
12/31/20 |
|||||||
Common shares: |
||||||||
Repurchased and retired |
| (68,000 | ) | |||||
Weighted average common share: |
||||||||
Price per share repurchased and retired |
$ | | $ | 7.79 | ||||
Discount per share repurchased and retired |
|
|
%
|
17.22 | % |
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 company taxable income to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. In any year when a Fund realizes net capital gains, the Fund may choose to distribute all or a portion of its net capital gains to shareholders, or alternatively, to retain all or a portion of its net capital gains and pay federal corporate income taxes on such retained gains.
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 recognition of unrealized gain or loss for tax (mark-to-market) on option contracts, premium amortization and timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the NAV of the Funds.
The table below presents the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of each Funds investment portfolio, as determined on a federal income tax basis as of June 30, 2021.
For purposes of this disclosure, derivative tax cost is generally the sum of any upfront fees or premiums exchanged and any amounts unrealized for income statement reporting but realized in income and/or capital gains for tax reporting. If a particular derivative category does not disclose any tax unrealized appreciation or depreciation, the change in value of those derivatives have generally been fully realized for tax purposes.
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Tax cost of investments |
$ | 281,641,127 | $ | 209,214,860 | $ | 270,974,479 | ||||||
Gross unrealized: |
||||||||||||
Appreciation |
54,978,318 | 53,922,414 | 101,407,677 | |||||||||
Depreciation |
(13,190,786 | ) | (5,918,620 | ) | (8,882,130 | ) | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments |
$ | 41,787,532 | $ | 48,003,794 | $ | 92,525,547 |
Permanent differences, primarily due to foreign currency transactions, real estate investment trust adjustments, distributions reallocations, investments in partnerships, investments in passive foreign investment companies, treatment of notional principal contracts, complex securities character adjustments, and bond premium amortization adjustments, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds components of common share net assets as of December 31, 2020, the Funds last tax year end.
The tax components of undistributed net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains as of December 31, 2020, the Funds last tax year end, were as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Undistributed net ordinary income |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Undistributed net long-term capital gains |
| | |
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The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds last tax year ended December 31, 2020 was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Distributions from net ordinary income1 |
$ | 6,099,099 | $ | 4,968,452 | $ | 5,831,436 | ||||||
Distributions from net long-term capital gains |
| | 10,431,684 | |||||||||
Return of capital |
9,772,009 | 6,333,880 | 1,023,940 |
1 Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest, and net short-term capital gains, if any. |
As of December 31, 2020, the Funds last tax year end, the following Funds had unused capital losses carrying forward available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. The capital losses are not subject to expiration.
JDD | JTA | |||||||
Not subject to expiration: |
||||||||
Short-term |
$ | 10,201,679 | $ | 7,524,461 | ||||
Long-term |
3,077,246 | 11,811,069 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 13,278,925 | $ | 19,335,530 |
7. Management Fees
Each Funds management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Sub-Advisers are compensated for their services to the Fund from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
Each Funds management fee consists of two components a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within the 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* |
JDD
Fund-Level Fee Rate |
JTA
Fund-Level Fee Rate |
JTD
Fund-Level Fee Rate |
|||||||||
For the first $500 million |
0.7000 | % | 0.7000 | % | 0.8000 | % | ||||||
For the next $500 million |
0.6750 | 0.6750 | 0.7750 | |||||||||
For the next $500 million |
0.6500 | 0.6500 | 0.7500 | |||||||||
For the next $500 million |
0.6250 | 0.6250 | 0.7250 | |||||||||
For managed assets over $2 billion |
0.6000 | 0.6000 | 0.7000 |
The annual complex-level fee, payable monthly, is calculated by multiplying the current complex-wide fee rate, determined according to the following schedule by the Funds daily managed assets:
Complex-Level Eligible Asset Breakpoint Level* |
Effective Complex-Level Fee
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 trusts 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 open-end and closed-end funds that constitute |
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(Unaudited)
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 Advisers assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011, but do not included certain assets of certain Nuveen funds that were reorganized into funds advised by an affiliate of the Adviser during the 2019 calendar year. As of June 30, 2021, the complex-level fee for each Fund was 0.1539%. |
8. Borrowing Arrangements
Borrowings
JDD, JTA and JTD have each entered into a borrowing arrangement (collectively, Borrowings) which permit the Funds to borrow on a secured basis as a means of leverage. As of the end of the reporting period, each Funds maximum commitment amount under these Borrowings is as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Maximum commitment amount |
$ | 105,000,000 | $ | 80,000,000 | $ | 110,000,000 |
As of the end of the reporting period, each Funds outstanding balance on its Borrowings was as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Outstanding balance on Borrowings |
$ | 94,000,000 | $ | 75,650,000 | $ | 109,000,000 |
For JDD, interest is charged on the Borrowings drawn amount at a rate per annum equal to the higher of (a) one-month LIBOR rate plus 0.70% or (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.70%. The Fund also accrued a 0.15% per annum commitment fee on the undrawn balance based on the maximum commitment amount of the Borrowings to the extent the unused portion of the Borrowings is less than 50% of the maximum commitment amount, otherwise the per annum commitment fee is 0.25%.
For JTA and JTD, interest is charged on the Borrowings at 1-Month LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) plus 0.65% per annum on the amounts borrowed and 0.50% per annum on the undrawn balance if the undrawn portion of the Borrowings on a particular day is more than 20% of the maximum commitment amount. The Funds did not incur any undrawn fees during the period.
During May 2021, JDD renewed the Borrowings with its custodian bank through May 13, 2022. The Fund incurred a 0.05% upfront fee. All other key economic terms remained unchanged.
During the current fiscal period, the average daily balance outstanding (which was for the entire reporting period) and average annual interest rate on each Funds Borrowings were as follows:
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Average daily balance outstanding |
$ | 85,702,762 | $ | 65,921,271 | $ | 100,629,834 | ||||||
Average annual interest rate |
0.93% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
In order to maintain these Borrowings, the Funds must meet certain collateral, asset coverage and other requirements. Borrowings outstanding are fully secured by eligible securities held in each Funds portfolio of investments. (Pledged Collateral).
Borrowings outstanding are recognized as Borrowings on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest expense incurred on the borrowed amount and undrawn balance and amendment fees are recognized as a component of Interest expense on the Statement of Operations.
Rehypothecation
JTA and JTD have each entered into a Rehypothecation Side Letter (Side Letter) with its prime brokerage lender, allowing it to re-register the Pledged Collateral in its own name or in a name other than the Funds to pledge, repledge, hypothecate, rehypothecate, sell, lend or otherwise transfer or use the Pledged Collateral (the Hypothecated Securities) with all rights of ownership as described in the Side Letter. Subject to certain conditions, the total value of the outstanding Hypothecated Securities shall not exceed the lesser of (i) 98% of the outstanding balance on the Borrowings to which the Pledged Collateral relates and (ii) 331/3% of the Funds total assets. The Funds may designate any Pledged Collateral as ineligible for rehypothecation. The Funds may also recall Hypothecated Securities on demand.
The Funds also have the right to apply and set-off an amount equal to one-hundred percent (100%) of the then-current fair market value of such Pledged Collateral against the current Borrowings under the Side Letter in the event that the prime brokerage lender fails to timely return the Pledged Collateral and in certain other circumstances. In such circumstances, however, the Funds may not be able to obtain replacement financing required to purchase replacement securities and, consequently, the Funds income generating potential may decrease. Even if a Fund is able to obtain replacement financing, it might not be able to purchase replacement securities at favorable prices.
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The Funds will receive a fee in connection with the Hypothecated Securities (Rehypothecation Fees) in addition to any principal, interest, dividends and other distributions paid on the Hypothecated Securities.
As of the end of the reporting period, JTA and JTD each had Hypothecated Securities as follows:
JTA | JTD | |||||||
Hypothecated Securities |
$ | 62,048,374 | $ | 101,021,843 |
JTA and JTD earn Rehypothecation Fees, which are recognized as Rehypothecation income on the Statement of Operations. During the current fiscal period, the Rehypothecation Fees earned by each Fund were as follows:
JTA | JTD | |||||||
Rehypothecation Fees |
$ | 16,956 | $ | 37,095 |
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 Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds inter-fund loans to any one fund shall not exceed 5% of the lending Funds 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 inter-fund loan may be called on one business days 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 Funds 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 days 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 the current reporting period, none of the Funds covered by this shareholder report have entered into any inter-fund loan activity.
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Risk Considerations (Unaudited)
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 Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (JDD)
Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Funds investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Common stock returns often have experienced significant volatility. Real estate investments may suffer due to economic downturns and changes in commercial real estate values, rents, property taxes, interest rates and tax laws. Adjustable Rate Senior Loans may not be fully secured by collateral, generally do not trade on exchanges, and are typically issued by unrated or below-investment grade companies, and therefore are subject to greater liquidity and credit risk. Foreign investments involve additional risks, including currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. The risks of foreign investments are magnified in emerging markets. Leverage increases return volatility and magnifies the Funds potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a funds leverage strategy will be successful. For these and other risks, including tax risk, please see the Funds web page at www.nuveen.com/JDD.
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund (JTA)
Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Funds investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Common stock returns often have experienced significant volatility. Adjustable Rate Senior Loans may not be fully secured by collateral, generally do not trade on exchanges, and are typically issued by unrated or below-investment grade companies, and therefore are subject to greater liquidity and credit risk. Lower credit debt securities may be more likely to fail to make timely interest or principal payments. Leverage increases return volatility and magnifies the Funds potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a funds leverage strategy will be successful. For these and other risks, including tax risk, please see the Funds web page at www.nuveen.com/JTA.
Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (JTD)
Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Funds investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Common stock returns often have experienced significant volatility, and dividend-paying stocks may not sustain their current dividends. 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 Funds potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a funds leverage strategy will be successful. The Fund may not participate in any appreciation of its equity portfolio as fully as it would if the Fund did not sell call options. In addition, the Fund will continue to bear the risk of declines in the value of the equity portfolio. For these and other risks, including tax risk, please see the Funds web page at www.nuveen.com/JTD.
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Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
Board of Trustees | ||||||||||
Jack B. Evans | William C. Hunter | Amy B.R. Lancellotta |
Joanne T. Medero |
Albin F. Moschner |
John K. Nelson |
|||||
Judith M. Stockdale |
Carole E. Stone |
Matthew Thornton III |
Terence J. Toth | Margaret L. Wolff | Robert L. Young |
Investment Adviser
Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC
|
Custodian
State Street Bank
One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 |
Legal Counsel
Chapman and Cutler LLP
|
Independent Registered
KPMG LLP 200 East Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 |
Transfer Agent and
Computershare Trust Company, N.A. 150 Royall Street Canton, MA 02021 (800) 257-8787 |
Portfolio of Investments Information
The 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 as an exhibit to its report on Form N-Port. You may obtain this information directly from the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov.
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 Nuveens 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
The Funds 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. The 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
The 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, the 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.
JDD | JTA | JTD | ||||||||||
Common shares repurchased |
0 | 0 | 0 |
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
(Unaudited)
∎ |
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investments performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investments 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. |
∎ |
Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a funds effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage (see below) and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the funds portfolio. |
∎ |
Leverage: Leverage is created whenever a fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital. |
∎ |
JDD Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark: The performance is a blended return consisting of: 1) 25% of the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Value Index (Net): A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that captures large and mid cap securities, is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The MSCI World Value Index reweights each security of the parent index to emphasize stocks with lower valuations and consists of the following 23 developed market country indexes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S. 2) 25% of the return of the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index, an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded REITs and real estate companies, 3) 25% of the return of the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global Diversified, which tracks total returns for U.S.-dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging markets sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, and 4) 25% of the return of the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index, which consists of approximately $150 billion of tradable term loans with at least one year to maturity and rated BBB or lower. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends, but do not include the effects of any applicable sales charges or management fees. |
∎ |
JTA Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark: A blended return comprised of: 1) 72% of the return of the MSCI World Value Index (Net), a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The MSCI World Index consists of the following 23 developed market country indexes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S. 2) 8% of the return of the ICE BofA Preferred DRD (dividends received deduction) Eligible Securities Index, which consists of investment grade, DRD-eligible, exchange-traded preferred stocks with one year or more to maturity, and 3) 20% of the return of the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index, which consists of approximately $150 billion of tradable term loans with at least one year to maturity and rated BBB or lower. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not include the effects of any applicable sales charges or management fees. |
∎ |
JTD Custom Blended Fund Performance Benchmark: The JTD Blended Index consists of: 1) 16% of the return of the S&P 500® Index, 2) 34% MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. 3) 25% of the return the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index (BXM), 4) 12.5% of the return of the ICE BofA Preferred DRD (dividends received deduction) Eligible Securities Index, which consists of investment grade, DRD-eligible, exchange-traded preferred stocks with one year or more to maturity, and 5) 12.5% of the return of the ICE BofA Fixed Rate Preferred Index, which consists of taxable, fixed rate, U.S. Dollar denominated investment grade, preferred securities listed on a U.S. exchange. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not include the effects of any applicable sales charges or management fees. |
∎ |
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A funds 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 funds Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding. |
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Regulatory Leverage: Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued by or borrowings of the fund. Both of these are part of the funds capital structure. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
∎ |
S&P 500®: An unmanaged Index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect of any applicable sales charges or management fees. |
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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process
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At a meeting held on May 25-27, 2021 (the May Meeting), the Boards of Trustees (collectively, the Board and each Trustee, a Board Member) of the Funds, which are comprised entirely of Board Members who are not interested persons (as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act)) (the Independent Board Members), approved, for their respective Fund, the renewal of the management agreement (each, an Investment Management Agreement) with Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the Adviser) pursuant to which the Adviser serves as the investment adviser to such Fund and the sub-advisory agreements (each, a Sub-Advisory Agreement) with (a) in the case of Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (the Diversified Fund), each of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (NWQ), Security Capital Research & Management Incorporated (Security Capital), Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (NAM) and Wellington Management Company LLP (Wellington), pursuant to which they serve as the investment sub-advisers to such Fund; (b) in the case of Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund (the Total Return Strategy Fund), each of NAM and NWQ, pursuant to which they serve as the investment sub-advisers to such Fund; and (c) in the case of Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (the Dividend Growth Fund), each of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (Santa Barbara), NWQ and NAM, pursuant to which they serve as the investment sub-advisers to such Fund. NWQ, Security Capital, NAM, Wellington and Santa Barbara are collectively, the Sub-Advisers and each, a Sub-Adviser. Although the 1940 Act requires that continuances of the Advisory Agreements (as defined below) be approved by the in-person vote of a majority of the Independent Board Members, the May Meeting was held virtually through the internet in view of the health risks associated with holding an in-person meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic and governmental restrictions on gatherings. The May Meeting was held virtually in reliance on certain exemptive relief the Securities and Exchange Commission provided to registered investment companies providing temporary relief from the in-person voting requirements of the 1940 Act with respect to the approval of a funds advisory agreement in light of these challenges.
Following up to an initial two-year period, the Board considers the renewal of each Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the applicable Fund on an annual basis. The Investment Management Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements are collectively referred to as the Advisory Agreements and the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser are collectively, the Fund Advisers and each, a Fund Adviser. Throughout the year, the Board and its committees meet regularly and, at these meetings, receive regular and/or special reports that cover an extensive array of topics and information that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds. Such information may address, among other things, fund performance and risk information; the Advisers strategic plans; product initiatives for various funds; the review of the funds and investment teams; compliance, regulatory and risk management matters; the trading practices of the various sub-advisers to the funds; valuation of securities; fund expenses; securities lending; liquidity management; overall market and regulatory developments; and with respect to closed-end funds, capital management initiatives, institutional ownership, management of leverage financing and the secondary market trading of the closed-end funds and any actions to address discounts. The Board also seeks to meet periodically with the Nuveen funds sub-advisers and portfolio teams, when feasible.
In addition, in connection with the annual consideration of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds, the Board, through its independent legal counsel, requested and received extensive materials and information prepared specifically for its annual consideration of the renewal of such advisory agreements by the Adviser and by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent provider of investment company data. The materials cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, a description of the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Fund Advisers; a review of product actions taken during 2020 (such as mergers, liquidations, fund launches, changes to investment teams, and changes to investment policies); a review of each sub-adviser to the Nuveen funds and the applicable investment teams; an analysis of fund performance in absolute terms and as compared to the performance of certain peer funds and benchmarks with a focus on any performance outliers; an analysis of the fees and expense ratios of the Nuveen funds in absolute terms and as compared to those of certain peer funds with a focus on any expense outliers; a review of management fee schedules; a description of portfolio manager compensation; an overview of the secondary market trading of shares of the Nuveen closed-end funds (including, among other things, an analysis of performance, distribution and valuation and capital-raising trends in the broader closed-end fund market and with respect to Nuveen closed-end funds and a review of the leverage management actions taken on behalf of the closed-end
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funds particularly during the periods of market volatility generally caused by the COVID-19 pandemic); a review of the performance of various service providers; a description of various initiatives Nuveen had undertaken or continued during the year for the benefit of particular fund(s) and/or the complex; a description of the profitability or financial data of Nuveen and the sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds; and a description of indirect benefits received by the Adviser and the sub-advisers as a result of their relationships with the Nuveen funds. The information prepared specifically for the annual review supplemented the information provided to the Board and its committees and the evaluations of the Nuveen funds by the Board and its committees during the year.
In continuing its practice, the Board met prior to the May Meeting to begin its considerations of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements. Accordingly, on April 21-22, 2021 (the April Meeting), the Board met to review and discuss, in part, the performance of the Nuveen funds and the Advisers evaluation of each sub-adviser to the Nuveen funds. At the April Meeting, the Board Members asked questions and requested additional information that was provided for the May Meeting. The Board reviewed fund performance throughout the year and in its review, the Board recognized the volatile market conditions that occurred in early 2020 arising, in part, from the public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the resulting impact on a funds performance for 2020 and thereafter. Accordingly, the Board considered performance data measured over various periods of time as summarized in more detail below.
The Independent Board Members considered the review of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds to be an ongoing process and employed the accumulated information, knowledge and experience the Board Members had gained during their tenure on the boards governing the Nuveen funds and working with the Adviser and sub-advisers in their review of the advisory agreements. The contractual arrangements are a result of multiple years of review, negotiation and information provided in connection with the boards annual review of the Nuveen funds advisory arrangements and oversight of the Nuveen funds.
The Independent Board Members were advised by independent legal counsel during the annual review process as well as throughout the year, including meeting in executive sessions with such counsel at which no representatives from the Adviser or the Sub-Advisers were present. In connection with their annual review, the Independent Board Members also received a memorandum from independent legal counsel outlining their fiduciary duties and legal standards in reviewing the Advisory Agreements.
The Boards decision to renew the Advisory Agreements was not based on a single identified factor, but rather the decision reflected the comprehensive consideration of all the information provided throughout the year and at the April and May Meetings, and each Board Member may have attributed different levels of importance to the various factors and information considered in connection with the approval process. The following summarizes the principal factors and information, but not all the factors, the Board considered in deciding to renew the Advisory Agreements as well as the Boards conclusions.1
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 Advisers services provided to the respective Fund with particular focus on the services and enhancements to such services provided during the last year. The Independent Board Members considered the Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements separately in the course of their review. With this approach, they considered the respective roles of the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers in providing services to the applicable Fund(s).
The Board recognized that the Nuveen funds operate in a highly regulated industry and, therefore, the Adviser has provided a wide array of management, oversight and administrative services to manage and operate the funds, and the scope and complexity of these services have expanded over time as a result of, among other things, regulatory and other developments. The Board accordingly considered the extensive resources, tools and capabilities available to the Adviser to operate and manage the Nuveen funds. With respect to the Adviser, as a general matter, some of these services it and its affiliates provide to the Nuveen funds include, but are not limited to: product management (such as setting dividends, analyzing fund
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At the April Meeting, the Board approved the reorganization of each Fund into a newly formed closed-end fund, Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund, subject to shareholder approval and completion of other closing conditions. To avoid any disruption of services if such reorganizations are not completed, the Board considered and approved the renewal of the Advisory Agreements at the May Meeting. |
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expenses, providing competitive analysis, and providing due diligence support); investment oversight, risk management and securities valuation services (such as overseeing and reviewing the various sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds and their investment teams; analyzing fund performance and risk data; overseeing operational and risk management; participating in financial statement, marketing and risk disclosures; providing daily valuation services and developing related valuation policies, procedures and methodologies; periodic testing of audit and regulatory requirements; participating in product development and management processes; participating in leverage management, liquidity monitoring and counterparty credit oversight; providing due diligence and overseeing fund accounting and custody providers; overseeing third party pricing services and periodically assessing investment and liquidity risks); fund administration (such as preparing fund tax returns and other tax compliance services; preparing regulatory filings; overseeing the funds independent public accountants and other service providers; analyzing products and enhancements; and managing fund budgets and expenses); oversight of shareholder services and transfer agency functions (such as overseeing transfer agent service providers which include registered shareholder customer service and transaction processing; overseeing proxy solicitation and tabulation services; and overseeing the production and distribution of financial reports by service providers); Board relations services (such as organizing and administering Board and committee meetings, preparing various reports to the Board and committees and providing other support services); compliance and regulatory oversight services (such as managing compliance policies; monitoring compliance with applicable fund policies and laws and regulations; devising internal compliance programs and a framework to review and assess compliance programs; evaluating the compliance programs of the various sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds and certain other service providers; responding to regulatory requests; and preparing compliance training materials); legal support and oversight of outside law firms (such as helping to prepare and file registration statements and proxy statements; overseeing fund activities and providing legal interpretations regarding such activities; maintaining regulatory registrations and negotiating agreements with other fund service providers; and monitoring changes in regulatory requirements and commenting on rule proposals impacting investment companies); and with respect to closed-end funds, managing leverage, monitoring asset coverage and promoting an orderly secondary market.
In evaluating services, the Board reviewed various highlights of the initiatives the Adviser and its affiliates have undertaken or continued in 2020 to benefit the Nuveen complex and/or particular Nuveen funds and meet the requirements of an increasingly complex regulatory environment including, but not limited to:
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Centralization of Functions ongoing initiatives to centralize investment leadership, market approach and shared support functions within Nuveen and its affiliates in seeking to operate more effectively the business and enhance the services to the Nuveen funds; |
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Fund Improvements and Product Management Initiatives continuing to proactively manage the Nuveen fund complex as a whole and at the individual fund level with an aim to continually improve product platforms and investment strategies to better serve shareholders through, among other things, rationalizing the product line and gaining efficiencies through mergers, repositionings and liquidations; launching new funds; reviewing and updating investment policies and benchmarks; and modifying portfolio management teams for various funds; |
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Investment Team Integrations continuing to integrate and adjust the members of certain investment teams, in part, to allow greater access to tools and resources within the Nuveen organization and its affiliates; |
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Capital Initiatives continuing to invest capital to support new Nuveen funds with initial capital as well as to support existing funds and facilitate regulatory or logistical changes; |
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Compliance Program Initiatives continuing efforts to mitigate compliance risk, increase operating efficiencies, implement enhancements to strengthen key compliance program elements and support international business growth and other corporate objectives; |
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Investment Oversight preparing reports to the Board addressing, among other things, fund performance; market conditions; investment teams; new products; changes to mandates, policies and benchmarks; and other management proposals; |
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Risk Management and Valuation Services continuing to oversee and manage risk including, among other things, conducting daily calculations and monitoring of risk measures across the Nuveen funds, instituting appropriate investment risk controls, providing risk reporting throughout the firm, participating in internal oversight committees, and continuing to implement an operational risk framework that seeks to provide greater transparency of operational risk matters across the complex as well as provide multiple other risk programs that seek to provide a more disciplined and consistent approach to identifying and mitigating Nuveens operational risks. Further, the securities valuation team continues, among other things, to oversee the daily valuation process of the portfolio securities of the funds, maintains the valuation policies and procedures, facilitates valuation committee meetings, manages relationships with pricing vendors, and prepares relevant valuation reports and designs methods to simplify and enhance valuation workflow within the organization; |
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Regulatory Matters continuing efforts to monitor regulatory trends and advocate on behalf of Nuveen and/or the Nuveen funds, to implement and comply with new or revised rules and mandates and to respond to regulatory inquiries and exams; |
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Government Relations continuing efforts of various Nuveen teams and Nuveens affiliates to develop policy positions on a broad range of issues that may impact the Nuveen funds, advocate and communicate these positions to lawmakers and other regulatory authorities and work with trade associations to ensure these positions are represented; |
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Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Information Security continuing efforts of Nuveen to periodically test and update business continuity and disaster recovery plans and, together with its affiliates, to maintain an information security program designed to identify and manage information security risks, and provide reports to the Board, at least annually, addressing, among other things, managements security risk assessment, cyber risk profile, potential impact of new or revised laws and regulations, incident tracking and other relevant information technology risk-related reports; |
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Dividend Management Services continuing to manage the dividends among the varying types of Nuveen funds within the Nuveen complex to be consistent with the respective funds product design and positioning in striving to deliver those earnings to shareholders in a relatively consistent manner over time as well as assisting in the development of new products or the restructuring of existing funds; and |
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Leverage Management Services continuing to actively manage the various forms of leverage utilized across the complex, including through committing resources and focusing on sourcing/structure development and bank provider management, which was key to navigating the respective funds through the COVID-related market volatility in 2020; |
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Capital Management, Market Intelligence and Secondary Market Services ongoing capital management efforts through shelf offerings, share repurchases, tender offers and capital return programs as well as providing market data analysis to help understand closed-end fund ownership cycles and their impact on secondary market trading as well as to improve proxy solicitation efforts; and |
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Closed-end Fund Investor Relations Program maintaining the closed-end fund investor relations program which, among other things, raises awareness, provides educational materials and cultivates advocacy for closed-end funds and the Nuveen closed-end fund product line. |
In its review, the Board recognized that Nuveens risk management, compliance, technology and operations capabilities are all integral to providing its investment management services to the Nuveen funds. Further, the Board noted the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Nuveen fund, as each Nuveen fund is a part of a large fund complex with a variety of investment disciplines, capabilities, expertise and resources available to navigate and support the funds including during stressed times as occurred in the market in the first half of 2020. The Board recognized the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the year and the adaptations required by service providers to continue to deliver their services to the Nuveen funds, including working remotely. In this regard, the Board noted the ability of the Adviser and the various sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds to provide continuously their services notwithstanding the significant disruptions caused by the pandemic. In addition to the services provided by the Adviser, the Board also considered the risks borne by the Adviser and its affiliates in managing the Nuveen funds, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, regulatory and litigation risks.
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The Board further considered the division of responsibilities between the Adviser and the respective Sub-Advisers and recognized that the Sub-Advisers and their investment personnel generally are responsible for the management of each applicable Funds portfolio under the oversight of the Adviser and the Board. The Board considered an analysis of each Sub-Adviser provided by the Adviser which included, among other things, the assets under management of the applicable Sub-Adviser or investment team and changes thereto, a summary of the applicable investment team and changes thereto, the investment process and philosophy of the applicable investment team, the performance of the Nuveen funds sub-advised by such Sub-Adviser over various periods of time and a summary of any significant policy and/or other changes to the Nuveen funds sub-advised by such Sub-Adviser. The Board further considered at the May Meeting or prior meetings evaluations of each Sub-Advisers compliance programs and trade execution. The Board also considered the structure of investment personnel compensation programs and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the respective Nuveen funds. 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 |
In evaluating the quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, the Board also received and considered a variety of investment performance data of the Nuveen funds they advise. In evaluating performance, the Board recognized that performance data may differ significantly depending on the ending date selected, particularly during periods of market volatility, and therefore considered performance over a variety of time periods that may include full market cycles. In this regard, the Board reviewed, among other things, Fund performance over the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2020 as well as performance data periods ending nearer to the May Meeting, including the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending March 31, 2021 and May 14, 2021. The performance data prepared for the annual review of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds supplemented the fund performance data that the Board received throughout the year at its meetings representing differing time periods. In its review, the Board took into account the discussions with representatives of the Adviser; the Advisers analysis regarding fund performance that occurred at these Board meetings with particular focus on funds that were considered performance outliers (both overperformance and underperformance); the factors contributing to the performance; and any recommendations or steps taken to address performance concerns. Regardless of the time period reviewed by the Board, the Board recognized that shareholders may evaluate performance based on their own holding periods which may differ from the periods reviewed by the Board and lead to differing results.
In its review, the Board reviewed both absolute and relative fund performance during the annual review over the various time periods. With respect to the latter, the Board considered fund performance 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 Nuveen funds that had changes in portfolio managers since 2018 or significant changes, among other things, to their investment strategies or policies since 2019, the Board reviewed certain performance data comparing the performance of such funds before and after such changes. In considering performance data, the Board is aware of certain inherent limitations with such data, including that differences between the objective(s), strategies and other characteristics of the Nuveen funds compared to the respective Performance Peer Group and/or benchmark(s) (such as differences in the use of leverage) as well as differences in the composition of the Performance Peer Group over time will necessarily contribute to differences in performance results and limit the value of the comparative information. To assist the Board in its review of the comparability of the relative performance, the Adviser has ranked the relevancy of the peer group to the funds as low, medium or high.
The Board also evaluated performance in light of various relevant factors, including, among other things, general market conditions, issuer-specific information, asset class information, leverage and fund cash flows. In relation to general market conditions, the Board recognized the significant market decline in the early part of 2020 in connection with, among other things, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and that such a period of underperformance and market volatility may significantly weigh on the longer term performance results. Accordingly, depending on the facts and circumstances including any differences between the respective Nuveen fund and its benchmark and/or Performance Peer Group, the Board may be satisfied with a funds performance notwithstanding that its performance may be below that of its benchmark or peer group
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for certain periods. However, with respect to any Nuveen funds for which the Board had identified performance issues, the Board monitors such funds closely until performance improves, discusses with the Adviser the reasons for such results, considers whether any steps are necessary or appropriate to address such issues, and reviews the results of any steps undertaken.
The secondary market trading of shares of the Nuveen closed-end funds continues to be a priority for the Board given its importance to shareholders, and therefore data reflecting the premiums and discounts at which the shares of the closed-end funds trade are reviewed by the Board during its annual review and by the Board and/or its Closed-end Fund committee during its respective quarterly meetings throughout the year. The Board continuously reviews all closed-end fund discounts and the funds performance relative to both primary and secondary benchmarks and peers. In its review, the Board considers, among other things, changes to investment mandates and guidelines, enhanced and attractive distribution policies, leverage levels and types, fund reorganizations, share repurchases and similar capital market actions and effective communications programs to build greater awareness and deepen understanding of closed-end funds.
The Boards determinations with respect to each Fund are summarized below.
For the Diversified Fund, the Board noted that the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2020 and that the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one- and three-year periods and third quartile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2020. Although the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021, the Fund outperformed its blended benchmark for the one-year period. Further, the Fund ranked in the first quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period ended March 31, 2021 and third quartile for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021. For the periods ended May 14, 2021, although the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark for the three- and five-year periods, the Fund outperformed its blended benchmark for the one-year period and ranked in the first quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period, second quartile for the three-year period and third quartile for the five-year period. In considering performance, the Board noted that the Performance Peer Group was classified as low for relevancy. The Board also noted the changes to the Funds portfolio management team in 2020. Based on its review, the Board was satisfied with the Funds overall performance. Nevertheless, as part of a proposal to enhance the Funds strategy toward a more dynamic multi-asset allocation strategy, the Board recognized that at its April Meeting, it approved the reorganization of the Fund into Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund, a newly formed closed-end fund, subject to shareholder approval and completion of other closing conditions. To avoid any disruption of services if the reorganization is not completed, the Board considered and approved the renewal of the Advisory Agreements of the Fund at the May Meeting.
For the Total Return Strategy Fund, the Board noted that the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark and the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2020. Although the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark and the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021 and May 14, 2021, the Funds short-term performance improved with the Fund ranking in the second quartile of its Performance Peer Group and outperforming its blended benchmark for the one-year periods ended March 31, 2021 and May 14, 2021. In considering performance, the Board noted that the Performance Peer Group was classified as low for relevancy. The Board also noted the changes to the Funds portfolio management team in 2020. Based on its review, the Board was satisfied with the Funds overall performance. Nevertheless, as part of a proposal to enhance the Funds strategy toward a more dynamic multi-asset allocation strategy, the Board recognized that at its April Meeting, it approved the reorganization of the Fund into Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund, a newly formed closed-end fund, subject to shareholder approval and completion of other closing conditions. To avoid any disruption of services if the reorganization is not completed, the Board considered and approved the renewal of the Advisory Agreements of the Fund at the May Meeting.
For the Dividend Growth Fund, the Board noted that although the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark for the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2020 and the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period ended December 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its blended benchmark for the five-year period ended December 31, 2020 and ranked in the third quartile and second quartile of its
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Performance Peer Group for the three- and five-year periods, respectively, ended December 31, 2020. Further, the Board noted that although the Funds performance was below the performance of its blended benchmark for the three-year period ended March 31, 2021, the Fund outperformed its blended benchmark for the one- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021 and ranked in the first quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period and second quartile for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021. For the periods ended May 14, 2021, the Fund outperformed its blended benchmark for the one-, three- and five-year periods and ranked in the first quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one- and five-year periods and the second quartile for the three-year period ended May 14, 2021. In considering performance, the Board noted that the Performance Peer Group was classified as low for relevancy. The Board also noted the changes to the Funds portfolio management team in 2020. Based on its review, the Board was satisfied with the Funds overall performance. Nevertheless, as part of a proposal to enhance the Funds strategy toward a more dynamic multi-asset allocation strategy, the Board recognized that at its April Meeting, it approved the reorganization of the Fund into Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund, a newly formed closed-end fund, subject to shareholder approval and completion of other closing conditions. To avoid any disruption of services if the reorganization is not completed, the Board considered and approved the renewal of the Advisory Agreements of the Fund at the May Meeting.
C. | Fees, Expenses and Profitability |
1. | Fees and Expenses |
As part of its annual review, the Board considered the contractual management fee and net management fee (the management fee after taking into consideration fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any) paid by a Nuveen fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board also considered the total operating expense ratio of each fund before and after any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. More specifically, the Independent Board Members reviewed, among other things, each funds gross and net management fee rates (i.e., before and after expense reimbursements and/or fee waivers, if any) and net total expense ratio in relation to those of a comparable universe of funds (the Peer Universe) established by Broadridge. The Independent Board Members reviewed the methodology Broadridge employed to establish its Peer Universe and recognized that differences between the applicable fund and its respective Peer Universe as well as changes to the composition of the Peer Universe from year to year may limit some of the value of the comparative data. The Independent Board Members also considered a funds operating expense ratio as it more directly reflected the shareholders costs in investing in the respective fund.
In their review, the Independent Board Members considered, in particular, each fund with a net expense ratio (excluding investment-related costs of leverage) of six basis points or higher compared to that of its peer average (each, an Expense Outlier Fund), including the Total Return Strategy Fund and the Dividend Growth Fund, and an analysis as to the factors contributing to each such funds higher relative net expense ratio. In addition, although the Board reviewed a funds total net expenses both including and excluding investment-related expenses (i.e., leverage costs) and taxes for certain of the closed-end funds, the Board recognized that leverage expenses will vary across funds and in comparison to peers because of differences in the forms and terms of leverage employed by the respective fund. Accordingly, in reviewing the comparative data between a fund and its peers, the Board generally considered the funds net expense ratio and fees (excluding leverage costs and leveraged assets) 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 Independent Board Members also considered, in relevant part, a funds net management fee and net total expense ratio in light of its performance history.
In their review of the fee arrangements for the Nuveen funds, the Independent Board Members considered the management fee schedules, including the complex-wide and fund-level breakpoint schedules. The Board noted that across the Nuveen fund complex, the complex-wide fee breakpoints reduced fees by approximately $58.4 million and fund-level breakpoints reduced fees by approximately $69.6 million in 2020.
With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board also considered the sub-advisory fee schedule paid to each Sub-Adviser in light of the sub-advisory services provided to the respective Fund, the breakpoint schedule and certain data relating to the fees charged to other clients, if any. In its review, the Board recognized that the compensation paid to the Sub-Advisers is the responsibility of the Adviser, not the Funds.
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The Independent Board Members noted that (a) the Diversified Fund had a net management fee that was in line with the peer average and a net expense ratio that was below the peer average; and (b) the Total Return Strategy Fund and the Dividend Growth Fund each had a net management fee that was higher than the respective peer average and a net expense ratio that was slightly higher than the respective peer average. The Independent Board Members noted that the Total Return Strategy Funds net expense ratio was slightly higher than the peer average generally due to the small size of such Fund compared to the size of its peers in the Peer Universe. In addition, the Independent Board Members noted that the Dividend Growth Funds net expense ratio was slightly higher than the peer average due, in part, to changes in the composition of the peer set.
Based on its review of the information provided, the Board determined that each Funds 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 |
In determining the appropriateness of fees, the Board also considered information regarding the fee rates the respective Fund Advisers charged to certain other types of clients and the type of services provided to these other clients. With respect to the Adviser and/or the affiliated Sub-Advisers, such other clients may include retail and institutional managed accounts advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM, NWQ and Santa Barbara); hedge funds managed by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM); investment companies offered outside the Nuveen family and sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM and NWQ); foreign investment companies offered by Nuveen and sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM, NWQ and Santa Barbara); and collective investment trusts sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM). The Board further noted that the Adviser also advised certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sponsored by Nuveen.
With respect to affiliated sub-advisers, the Board reviewed, among other things, the range of fees assessed for managed accounts, hedge funds (along with their performance fee) and foreign investment companies offered by Nuveen, as applicable. The Board also reviewed the fee range and average fee rate of certain selected investment strategies offered in retail and institutional managed accounts advised by NAM, NWQ and Santa Barbara, the hedge funds advised by NAM (along with their performance fee) and non-Nuveen investment companies sub-advised by certain affiliated sub-advisers.
In considering the fee data of other clients, the Board recognized, among other things, the differences in the amount, type and level of services provided to the Nuveen funds relative to other clients as well as the differences in portfolio investment policies, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements, all of which contribute to the variations in the fee schedules. The Board recognized the breadth of services the Adviser had provided to the Nuveen funds compared to the other types of clients as the funds operate in a highly regulated industry with increasing regulatory requirements as well as the increased entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risks that the Adviser incurs in sponsoring and managing the funds. Further, with respect to ETFs, the Board considered that Nuveen ETFs were passively managed compared to the active management of the other Nuveen funds which contributed to the differences in fee levels between the Nuveen ETFs and other Nuveen funds. In general, higher fee levels reflect higher levels of service provided by the Adviser, increased investment management complexity, greater product management requirements, and higher levels of business risk or some combination of these factors. The Board further considered that a Sub-Advisers fee is essentially for portfolio management services and therefore, with respect to an affiliated sub-adviser, more comparable to the fees it receives for retail wrap accounts and other external sub-advisory mandates. The Board concluded the varying levels of fees were justified given, among other things, the inherent differences in the products and the level of services provided to the Nuveen funds versus other clients, the differing regulatory requirements and legal liabilities and the entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risks incurred in sponsoring and advising a registered investment company.
With respect to Security Capital, the Independent Board Members reviewed the average fee rates that such Sub-Adviser charges for other clients and noted that its sub-advisory fees with regard to the Diversified Fund were reasonable in relation to the fees it assessed other clients. With respect to Wellington, the Independent Board Members considered such Sub-Advisers financial information for its advisory activities. The Independent Board Members noted that the Sub-Advisory Agreements with Security Capital and Wellington, including the fees thereunder, were the result of arms length negotiations.
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3. | Profitability of Fund Advisers |
In their review, the Independent Board Members considered information regarding Nuveens level of profitability for its advisory services to the Nuveen funds for the calendar years 2020 and 2019. The Board reviewed, among other things, Nuveens net margins (pre-tax) (both including and excluding distribution expenses); gross and net revenue margins (pre- and post-tax and excluding distribution) from Nuveen funds only; revenues, expenses and net income (pre- and post-tax and before distribution expenses) of Nuveen for fund advisory services; and comparative profitability data comparing the operating margins of Nuveen compared to the adjusted operating margins of certain peers that had publicly available data and with the most comparable assets under management (based on asset size and asset composition) for each of the last two calendar years. In reviewing the peer comparison data, the Independent Board Members noted that Nuveen Investments, Inc.s operating margins were on the low range compared to the total company adjusted operating margins of the peers. The Board also reviewed the revenues and expenses the Adviser derived from its ETF product line for the 2019 and 2020 calendar years.
In reviewing the profitability data, the Independent Board Members recognized the subjective nature of calculating profitability as the information is not audited and is dependent on cost allocation methodologies to allocate corporate-wide expenses to the Nuveen complex and its affiliates and to further allocate such Nuveen complex expenses between the Nuveen fund and non-fund businesses. Generally, fund-specific expenses are allocated to the Nuveen funds and partial fund-related expenses and/or corporate overhead and shared costs (such as legal and compliance, accounting and finance, information technology and human resources and office services) are partially attributed to the funds pursuant to cost allocation methodologies. The Independent Board Members reviewed a description of the cost allocation methodologies employed to develop the financial information, a summary of the history of changes to the methodology over the years from 2010 to 2020, and the net revenue margins derived from the Nuveen funds (pre-tax and including and excluding distribution) and total company margins from Nuveen Investments, Inc. compared to the firm-wide adjusted margins of the peers for each calendar year from 2010 to 2020. The Board had also appointed three Independent Board Members to serve as the Boards liaisons, with the assistance of independent counsel, to review the development of the profitability data and any proposed changes to the cost allocation methodology prior to incorporating any such changes and to report to the full Board. The Board recognized that other reasonable and valid allocation methodologies could be employed and could lead to significantly different results. The Independent Board Members also considered the key drivers behind the revenue and expense changes that impacted Nuveens net margins between 2019 and 2020. The Board also noted the reinvestments Nuveen and/or its parent made into its business through, among other things, the investment of seed capital in certain Nuveen funds and continued investments in enhancements to information technology, portfolio accounting systems and the global trading platform.
In reviewing the comparative peer data noted above, the Board considered that the operating margins of Nuveen Investments, Inc. were in the lower half of the peer group range; however, the Independent Board Members also recognized the limitations of the comparative data given that peer data is not generally public and the calculation of profitability is subjective and affected by numerous factors (such as types of funds a peer manages, its business mix, its cost of capital, the numerous assumptions underlying the methodology used to allocate expenses and other factors) that can have a significant impact on the results.
Aside from Nuveens profitability, the Board recognized that the Adviser is a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC, the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA). Accordingly, the Board also reviewed a balance sheet for TIAA reflecting its assets, liabilities and capital and contingency reserves for the 2020 and 2019 calendar years to consider the financial strength of TIAA. The Board recognized the benefit of an investment adviser and its parent with significant resources, particularly during periods of market volatility as experienced with the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to Nuveen, the Independent Board Members considered the profitability of the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Nuveen funds. With respect to NAM, NWQ and Santa Barbara, the Independent Board Members reviewed, among other things, each such Sub-Advisers revenues, expenses and net revenue margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities for the calendar year ended December 31, 2020 as well as its pre- and post-tax net revenue margins for 2020 compared to such margins for 2019. The Independent Board Members also reviewed a profitability analysis reflecting
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the revenues, expenses and revenue margin (pre- and post-tax) by asset type for NAM for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020 and the pre- and post-tax revenue margins from 2020 and 2019. With respect to Security Capital, the Independent Board Members considered a profitability and margin analysis for such Sub-Adviser, generally including revenues, expenses and operating margins for its advisory services to the applicable Nuveen funds for the calendar years 2020 and 2019. With respect to Wellington, the Board received certain financial data.
In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered any other ancillary benefits derived by the respective Fund Adviser from its relationship with the Nuveen funds as discussed in further detail below.
Based on a consideration of all the information provided, the Board noted that Nuveens and each Sub-Advisers level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable in light of the services provided.
D. | Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale |
The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Nuveen funds and whether these economies of scale have been appropriately shared with the funds. The Board recognized that although economies of scale are difficult to measure and certain expenses may not decline with a rise in assets, there are several methods to help share the benefits of economies of scale, including breakpoints in the management fee schedule, fee waivers and/or expense limitations, the pricing of Nuveen funds at scale at inception and investments in Nuveens business which can enhance the services provided to the funds for the fees paid. The Board noted that Nuveen generally has employed these various methods, and the Board considered the extent to which the Nuveen funds will benefit from economies of scale as their assets grow. In this regard, the Board noted that the management fee of the Adviser is generally comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component each with its own breakpoint schedule, subject to certain exceptions. The Board reviewed the fund-level and complex-level fee schedules. The Board considered that the fund-level breakpoint schedules are designed to share economies of scale with shareholders if the particular fund grows, and the complex-level breakpoint schedule is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to shareholders when the eligible assets in the complex pass certain thresholds even if the assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have declined. With respect to the Nuveen 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. Further, in the calculation of the complex-level component, the Board noted that it had approved the acquisition of several Nuveen funds by similar TIAA-CREF funds in 2019. However, to mitigate the loss of the assets of these Nuveen funds deemed eligible to be included in the calculation of the complex-wide fee when these Nuveen funds left the complex upon acquisition, Nuveen agreed to credit approximately $604.5 million to assets under management to the Nuveen complex in calculating the complex-wide component.
The Independent Board Members also recognized the Advisers continued reinvestment in its business through various initiatives including maintaining a seed account available for investments into Nuveen funds and investing in its internal infrastructure, information technology and other systems that will, among other things, consolidate and enhance accounting systems, integrate technology platforms to support growth and efficient data processing, and further develop its global trading platform to enhance the investment process for the investment teams.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the current fee arrangements together with the Advisers reinvestment in its business appropriately shared any economies of scale with shareholders.
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. The Board considered the compensation that an affiliate of the Adviser received for serving as co-manager in the initial public offerings of new closed-end funds and for serving as an underwriter on shelf offerings of existing closed-end funds. In addition, the Independent Board Members also noted that various sub-advisers (including NAM, NWQ, Santa Barbara and Security Capital) may engage in soft dollar transactions pursuant to which they may receive the benefit of research products and other services provided by
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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process (continued)
(Unaudited)
broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the applicable Nuveen funds. The Board also noted that any benefits for a sub-adviser when transacting in fixed-income securities may be more limited as such securities generally trade on a principal basis and therefore do not generate brokerage commissions.
The Board noted that Wellington does not participate in soft dollar arrangements with respect to Nuveen fund portfolio transactions.
Based on its 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.
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 Advisers fees were reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.
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ESA-D-0621D 1739061-INV-B-08/22 |
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 registrants Board implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to this item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) |
The registrants principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrants 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 registrants 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 period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 13. 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)(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.
(a)(4) Change in the registrants independent public accountant. Not applicable.
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 Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund
By (Signature and Title) |
/s/ Mark L. Winget |
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Mark L. Winget | ||||
Vice President and Secretary |
Date: September 2, 2021
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/ David J. Lamb |
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David J. Lamb | ||||
Chief Administrative Officer | ||||
(principal executive officer) |
Date: September 2, 2021
By (Signature and Title) |
/s/ E. Scott Wickerham |
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E. Scott Wickerham | ||||
Vice President and Controller | ||||
(principal financial officer) |
Date: September 2, 2021
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