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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-21449
 
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:            10/31          
 
Date of reporting period:         7/31/12         
 
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 
 
 

 
 
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
 

           
   
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
     
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ)
     
   
July 31, 2012
     
           
Principal
   
Optional Call
   
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
Value
   
Alabama – 1.2% (1.1% of Total Investments)
     
$    1,000
 
Adamsville Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Alabama, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Green
8/20 at 100.00
N/R
$    1,006,660
   
Mountain Management LLC Project,Series 2010, 8.750%, 8/01/30
     
1,000
 
Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Pine City Fiber
1/13 at 100.00
B2
982,580
   
Co. Project, Series 1993, 6.450%, 12/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,915
 
Bessemer, Alabama, General Obligation Warrants, Series 2007, 6.500%, 2/01/37
2/17 at 102.00
N/R
1,749,870
1,000
 
Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation School Warrants, Education Tax Revenue Bonds,
No Opt. Call
B
1,003,140
   
Series 2004A, 5.250%, 1/01/14
     
4,915
 
Total Alabama
   
4,742,250
   
Arizona – 7.0% (6.1% of Total Investments)
     
1,420
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Tender
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
1,802,662
   
Option Bond Trust 3256, 17.535%, 1/01/29 (IF)
     
1,760
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Tender
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
2,610,661
   
Option Bond Trust 4695, 18.629%, 1/01/32 (IF) (4)
     
343
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
343,648
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25
     
2,000
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds,
11/12 at 100.00
N/R
1,599,960
   
Privado Park Apartments Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 11/01/46 (Mandatory put 11/01/15)
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
     
6,720
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Senior Living Facility Revenue
1/14 at 100.00
CC
5,353,488
   
Bonds, Christian Care Mesa II Inc., Series 2004A, 6.625%, 1/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Keystone
     
   
Montessori School, Series 2004A:
     
100
 
6.375%, 11/01/13
11/12 at 103.00
N/R
101,298
790
 
7.250%, 11/01/23
11/16 at 100.00
N/R
815,193
1,715
 
7.500%, 11/01/33
11/16 at 100.00
N/R
1,769,691
1,500
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Rowan University
6/22 at 100.00
A+
1,910,520
   
Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 1086, 17.141%, 6/01/42 (IF) (4)
     
550
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah
12/14 at 100.00
BBB–
555,924
   
Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.125%, 12/15/34
     
200
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Pointe
No Opt. Call
AA+ (6)
222,950
   
Educational Services Charter School, Series 2004, 6.250%, 7/01/14 (ETM)
     
1,500
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Carden
1/22 at 100.00
BBB–
1,609,755
   
Traditional Schools Project, Series 2012, 7.500%, 1/01/42
     
   
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise
     
   
Education Center Project, Series 2010:
     
500
 
6.000%, 6/01/40
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
509,480
500
 
6.100%, 6/01/45
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
510,290
1,150
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract Revenue
10/12 at 100.00
BBB–
1,151,185
   
Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 10/01/22 – ACA Insured
     
1,000
 
Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, Arizona, Government Project Bonds, Series
12/17 at 102.00
CCC
891,000
   
2008, 7.000%, 12/01/27
     
1,000
 
Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, Arizona, Tribal Econmic Development Bonds,
5/22 at 100.00
N/R
1,057,850
   
Series 2012A, 9.750%, 5/01/25
     
2,000
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc
No Opt. Call
B
2,024,500
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.500%, 12/01/37
     
1,000
 
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series
4/14 at 100.00
A–
1,017,810
   
2007, 4.700%, 4/01/22
     
1,000
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona
9/14 at 100.00
BB+
995,660
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 5.850%, 9/01/24
     
26,748
 
Total Arizona
   
26,853,525
   
California – 16.1% (14.0% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Calfornia Enterprise Development Authority, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, SunPower
4/21 at 100.00
N/R
1,160,300
   
Corporation – Headquarters Project, Series 2010, 8.500%, 4/01/31
     
1,810
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Sonoma
6/15 at 100.00
B–
1,501,087
   
County Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Series 2005, 5.125%, 6/01/38
     
1,250
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Stanford Hospital
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
1,957,700
   
and Clinics, Tender Option Bond Trust 3267, 18.750%, 5/15/31 (IF) (4)
     
3,425
 
California State University, Systemwide Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4696, 16.642%,
5/15 at 100.00
Aa2
4,635,327
   
11/01/35 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
     
4,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, EnerTech Regional
No Opt. Call
D
319,960
   
Biosolids Project, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 12/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
     
1,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Statewide Community Infrastructure
9/21 at 100.00
N/R
1,067,000
   
Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 8.000%, 9/02/41
     
2,915
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Epidaurus Project, Series
3/14 at 102.00
N/R
3,050,606
   
2004A, 7.750%, 3/01/34
     
515
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
647,782
   
Option Bond Trust 3048, 17.073%, 11/15/38 (IF)
     
   
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender
     
   
Option Bond Trust 3102:
     
745
 
17.368%, 11/15/38 (IF) (4)
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
938,462
1,000
 
18.442%, 11/15/48 (IF) (4)
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
1,303,120
1,005
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Subordinate Lien Multifamily Housing
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
1,011,623
   
Revenue Bonds, Corona Park Apartments, Series 2004I-S, 7.750%, 1/01/34 (Alternative
     
   
Minimum Tax)
     
500
 
Fontana Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, North Fontana
10/12 at 100.00
A+
543,860
   
Redevelopment Project, Tender Option Bonds Trust 1013, 18.794%, 9/01/32 –
     
   
AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement
6/15 at 100.00
AA+
1,124,820
   
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bonds Trust 3107, 17.363%, 6/01/45 –
     
   
AMBAC Insured (IF)
     
   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement
     
   
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 1011:
     
750
 
17.151%, 6/01/45 (IF) (4)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
819,360
500
 
17.130%, 6/01/45 (IF) (4)
6/15 at 100.00
A2
546,180
   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed
     
   
Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
     
1,750
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
1,404,935
500
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
423,315
1,000
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
BB–
764,770
1,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed
6/22 at 100.00
BB–
789,840
   
Bonds, Series 2007A-2, 0.000%, 6/01/37
     
1,500
 
Grossmont Healthcare District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust
No Opt. Call
Aa2
2,876,520
   
3253, 22.214%, 1/15/19 (IF) (4)
     
1,200
 
Lake Elsinore, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 2003-2 Improvement
9/13 at 102.00
N/R
1,225,956
   
Area A, Canyon Hills, Series 2004A, 5.950%, 9/01/34
     
335
 
Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Combined Redevelopment
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
381,763
   
Project Areas Housing Programs, Series 2009, 6.875%, 8/01/39
     
3,400
 
Lee Lake Water District, Riverside County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities
9/13 at 102.00
N/R
3,510,330
   
District 3, Series 2004, 5.950%, 9/01/34
     
1,000
 
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, California, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series
No Opt. Call
A
1,097,100
   
2007A, 5.500%, 11/15/37
     
1,125
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International
5/20 at 100.00
AA
1,684,260
   
Airport, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-27B, 18.329%, 5/15/40 (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency, California, Project A Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series
9/21 at 100.00
A–
1,178,130
   
2011A, 7.000%, 9/01/31
     
   
March Joint Powers Redevelopment Agency, California, March Air Force Base Redevelopment
     
   
Project Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A:
     
1,000
 
7.000%, 8/01/26
8/21 at 100.00
BBB+
1,178,480
1,000
 
7.500%, 8/01/41
8/21 at 100.00
BBB+
1,171,500
1,000
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Prepay Contracts, Series
No Opt. Call
A
1,267,310
   
2009B, 6.500%, 11/01/39
     
500
 
National City Community Development Commission, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, National
8/21 at 100.00
A–
633,890
   
City Redevelopment Project, Series 2011, 7.000%, 8/01/32
     
330
 
Novato Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Hamilton Field Redevelopment
9/21 at 100.00
A–
380,853
   
Project, Series 2011, 6.750%, 9/01/40
     
1,000
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010,
11/20 at 100.00
Baa3
1,072,770
   
6.000%, 11/01/41
     
250
 
Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 4683,
8/17 at 100.00
A+
325,130
   
17.368%, 8/01/37 – NPFG Insured (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community
9/18 at 100.00
BBB
1,072,000
   
Development Project, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 9/01/28
     
947
 
River Rock Entertainment Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Senior Notes Series 2011B,
11/15 at 104.00
N/R
919,281
   
8.000%, 11/01/18
     
1,000
 
Riverside County Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Multiple
10/14 at 100.00
BBB
991,800
   
Projects, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/35 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
     
1,200
 
Riverside County Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Jurupa Valley Project
10/21 at 100.00
A–
1,350,924
   
Area, Series 2011B, 6.750%, 10/01/30
     
   
Sacramento City Financing Authority California, Lease Revenue Bonds, Master Lease Program
     
   
Facilities Projects, Tender Option Bond Trust 4698:
     
750
 
17.584%, 12/01/30 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
1,300,710
2,015
 
18.165%, 12/01/33 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
Aa3
3,419,294
   
San Buenaventura, California, Revenue Bonds, Community Memorial Health System, Series 2011:
     
960
 
8.000%, 12/01/26
12/21 at 100.00
BB
1,233,187
1,000
 
8.000%, 12/01/31
12/21 at 100.00
BB
1,266,880
1,000
 
San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3923, 17.370%, 9/01/31 –
3/17 at 100.00
AA–
1,251,040
   
AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Santee Community Development Commission, California, Santee Redevelopment Project Tax
2/21 at 100.00
A
1,159,270
   
Allocation Bonds, Series 2011A, 7.000%, 8/01/41
     
1,000
 
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Redevelopment
8/12 at 100.00
A–
1,000,680
   
Project 1, Series 2002, 5.250%, 8/01/36 – NPFG Insured
     
650
 
Twentynine Palms Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Four Corners Project
9/21 at 100.00
BBB+
763,061
   
Area, Series 2011A, 7.650%, 9/01/42
     
3,895
 
West Patterson Financing Authority, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities
9/13 at 103.00
N/R
3,836,530
   
District 2001-1, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/39
     
56,722
 
Total California
   
61,558,696
   
Colorado – 6.8% (5.9% of Total Investments)
     
1,015
 
Bradburn Metropolitan District 3, Westminster, Adams County, Colorado, General Obligation
12/13 at 102.00
N/R
1,049,825
   
Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, 7.500%, 12/01/39
     
6
 
Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Obligation Assessment Bonds, Series
12/13 at 101.00
N/R (6)
6,525
   
2003, 7.500%, 12/01/33 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13)
     
3,500
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Cesar
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
2,829,050
   
Chavez Academy, Series 2003, 8.000%, 5/01/34 (5)
     
1,000
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds,
2/16 at 101.00
N/R
898,540
   
Jefferson County School District R-1 – Compass Montessori Secondary School, Series 2006,
     
   
5.625%, 2/15/36
     
1,350
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Colorado Senior Residences
6/22 at 100.00
N/R
1,430,420
   
Project, Series 2012, 6.750%, 6/01/32
     
1,000
 
Compark Business Campus Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, General Obligation
12/22 at 100.00
N/R
1,023,010
   
Bonds, Series 2012A, 6.750%, 12/01/39 – RAAI Insured
     
1,000
 
Confluence Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
823,760
   
5.450%, 12/01/34
     
2,000
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 0.000%, 9/01/27 –
No Opt. Call
BBB
957,280
   
NPFG Insured
     
3,145
 
Kit Carson County Health Service District, Colorado, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds,
1/18 at 100.00
N/R
3,265,737
   
Series 2007, 6.750%, 1/01/34
     
1,250
 
Mesa County, Colorado, Residential Care Facilities Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Hilltop Community
12/12 at 100.00
N/R
1,252,663
   
Resources Inc. Obligated Group, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 12/01/21 – RAAI Insured
     
1,000
 
Mountain Shadows Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series
12/16 at 100.00
N/R
832,450
   
2007, 5.500%, 12/01/27
     
1,985
 
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series
12/13 at 100.00
N/R
2,064,400
   
2003CR-2, 7.875%, 12/01/32 (Mandatory put 12/01/13)
     
1,500
 
Plaza Metropolitan District 1, Lakewood, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003,
6/14 at 101.00
N/R
1,557,210
   
8.000%, 12/01/25
     
3,565
 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs
No Opt. Call
A
4,416,001
   
Utilities, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/15/38
     
500
 
Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project Private
7/20 at 100.00
Baa3
601,635
   
Activity Bonds, Series 2010, 6.500%, 1/15/30
     
625
 
Rendezous Residential Metropolitan District, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
583,356
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.375%, 12/01/21
     
1,000
 
Stone Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tazx
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
255,250
   
Convertible to Unlimited, Series 2007, 7.250%, 12/01/31
     
1,000
 
Tallyn’s Reach Metropolitan District 3, Aurora, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation
12/13 at 100.00
N/R (6)
1,024,680
   
Bonds, Series 2004, 6.750%, 12/01/33 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13)
     
1,000
 
Three Springs Metropolitan District 3, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, Property Tax
12/20 at 100.00
N/R
1,054,540
   
Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 7.750%, 12/01/39
     
27,441
 
Total Colorado
   
25,926,332
   
Connecticut – 0.6% (0.6% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue
4/20 at 100.00
N/R
1,143,470
   
Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series 2010A, 7.875%, 4/01/39
     
2,000
 
Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribe, Connecticut, Special Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series
9/12 at 100.00
N/R
789,460
   
1997B, 5.750%, 9/01/27 (5)
     
500
 
Stamford, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Mill River Corridor Project, Series
4/21 at 100.00
N/R
533,350
   
2011aA, 7.000%, 4/01/41
     
3,500
 
Total Connecticut
   
2,466,280
   
District of Columbia – 0.4% (0.3% of Total Investments)
     
225
 
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
No Opt. Call
Baa1
246,679
   
Series 2001, 6.500%, 5/15/33
     
1,000
 
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy,
11/20 at 100.00
BBB–
1,120,280
   
Series 2011, 7.500%, 11/15/31
     
1,225
 
Total District of Columbia
   
1,366,959
   
Florida – 12.2% (10.7% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series
5/22 at 100.00
N/R
1,010,550
   
2012, 6.700%, 5/01/42
     
5,000
 
Beacon Lakes Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003A,
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
5,129,400
   
6.900%, 5/01/35
     
700
 
Broward County, Florida, Airport Facility Revenue Bonds, Learjet Inc., Series 2000, 7.500%,
11/14 at 101.00
Ba2
750,799
   
11/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
955
 
Colonial Country Club Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue
5/13 at 101.00
A
998,147
   
Bonds, Series 2003, 6.400%, 5/01/33
     
1,000
 
Cordoba Ranch Community Development District, Hillsborough County, Florida, Special Assessment
No Opt. Call
N/R
885,010
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.550%, 5/01/37
     
1,000
 
Florida Development Finance Corporation, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Renaissance
6/21 at 100.00
BB+
1,157,950
   
Charter School, Inc. Projects, Series 2011A, 7.625%, 6/15/41
     
7,845
 
Harmony Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2001,
5/14 at 103.25
N/R
8,231,837
   
7.250%, 5/01/32
     
3,000
 
Jacksonville, Florida, Economic Development Commission Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds,
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
3,325,050
   
The Florida Proton Therapy Institute Project, Series 2007, 6.250%, 9/01/27
     
2,000
 
Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,
12/12 at 100.00
BB+
2,008,000
   
Indiantown Cogeneration LP, Series 1994A, 7.875%, 12/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1145, 17.860%,
10/18 at 100.00
AA–
1,292,120
   
4/01/32 – AGC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF) (4)
     
1,250
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust
10/20 at 100.00
Aa2
1,836,850
   
11834, 17.675%, 10/01/33 – AGM Insured (IF)
     
1,000
 
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Florida, Springing Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 7.250%, 10/01/34
10/21 at 100.00
BBB
1,270,650
3,470
 
Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority, Florida, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Lake
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
3,470,174
   
Delray Apartments, Series 1999A, 6.400%, 1/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
3,615
 
Pine Island Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Bella Collina,
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
3,400,884
   
Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/35
     
1,000
 
Sarasota County Health Facility Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Sarasota-Manatee Jewish
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
735,470
   
Housing Council, Inc., Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/45
     
475
 
South Village Community Development District, Clay County, Florida, Capital Improvement
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
429,604
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.700%, 5/01/35
     
890
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006,
5/14 at 101.00
BB
790,765
   
5.400%, 5/01/37
     
11,715
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007,
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
5,756,718
   
6.650%, 5/01/40 (5), (7)
     
4,485
 
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003,
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
4,499,576
   
6.125%, 5/01/35
     
51,400
 
Total Florida
   
46,979,554
   
Georgia – 1.0% (0.9% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Elderly Care,
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
956,990
   
Lenbrook Square Project, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 7/01/37
     
1,115
 
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Elderly Care,
No Opt. Call
N/R
1,115,033
   
Lenbrook Square Project, Series 2006B, 7.300%, 7/01/42
     
1,810
 
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, St. Anne’s
12/13 at 102.00
N/R
1,882,454
   
Terrace, Series 2003, 7.625%, 12/01/33
     
3,925
 
Total Georgia
   
3,954,477
   
Guam – 0.7% (0.6% of Total Investments)
     
2,446
 
Guam Government, General Obligation Bonds, 2009 Series A, 7.000%, 11/15/39
11/19 at 100.00
B+
2,767,496
   
Hawaii – 0.7% (0.6% of Total Investments)
     
940
 
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Private School Revenue Bonds, Montessori of Maui,
2/17 at 100.00
N/R
886,993
   
Series 2007, 5.500%, 1/01/37
     
1,655
 
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds, Hawaiian Electric
7/19 at 100.00
Baa1
1,940,967
   
Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Projects, Series 2009, 6.500%, 7/01/39
     
2,595
 
Total Hawaii
   
2,827,960
   
Illinois – 9.1% (8.0% of Total Investments)
     
1,330
 
CenterPoint Intermodal Center Program, Illinois, Trust Series 2004 Class A Certificates,
12/12 at 100.00
N/R
1,333,538
   
5.950%, 6/15/23
     
475
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation Tax Increment Revenue Notes,
12/12 at 100.00
N/R
475,437
   
Chicago/Kingsbury Redevelopment Project, Series 2004A, 6.570%, 2/15/13
     
940
 
Chicago, Illinois, Certificates of Participation, Tax Increment Allocation Revenue Bonds,
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
940,273
   
Diversey-Narragansett Project, Series 2006, 7.460%, 2/15/26
     
1,000
 
Evanston, Illinois, Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Roycemore School Project, Series 2011,
7/21 at 100.00
N/R
1,090,810
   
8.250%, 7/01/41
     
1,875
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Series 2010A,
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
2,206,200
   
8.000%, 5/15/46
     
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2008A,
1/18 at 100.00
BBB+
1,070,110
   
5.625%, 1/01/37
     
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Montgomery Place Project, Series 2006A,
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,010,310
   
5.750%, 5/15/38
     
1,250
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Tender Option Bond Trust
11/17 at 100.00
A
1,726,650
   
4702, 20.273%, 11/15/37 (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
1,288,730
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A,
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
2,156,820
   
5.500%, 8/01/37
     
3,850
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
4,621,694
   
2009, 7.000%, 8/15/44
     
   
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, The Carle Foundation, Tender Option Bond Trust 3908:
     
1,685
 
21.558%, 2/15/19 – AGM Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA–
2,761,917
250
 
21.574%, 2/15/19 – AGM Insured (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA–
409,900
4,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, MJH Education Assistance Illinois
6/14 at 100.00
Ca
3,440,000
   
IV LLC, Fullerton Village Project, Series 2004A, 5.125%, 6/01/35 (5)
     
5,000
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Forest Hospital, Series 2002A,
1/13 at 100.00
AA+
5,011,850
   
5.750%, 7/01/29
     
1,105
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, First Tier Conference Center and Hotel
1/16 at 100.00
N/R
770,627
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 7.125%, 1/01/36
     
1,431
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, Third Tier Conference Center and Hotel
7/18 at 100.00
N/R
314,718
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C-3, 12.000%, 1/01/36 (5)
     
1,942
 
Plano Special Service Area 1, Illinois, Special Tax Bonds, Lakewood Springs Project, Series
3/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,996,337
   
2004A, 6.200%, 3/01/34
     
986
 
Volo Village, Illinois, Special Service Area 3 Special Tax Bonds, Symphony Meadows Project 1,
3/16 at 102.00
N/R
866,714
   
Series 2006, 6.000%, 3/01/36 (Mandatory put 2/29/16)
     
970
 
Yorkville United City Business District, Illinois, Storm Water and Water Improvement Project
1/17 at 102.00
N/R
675,624
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 6.000%, 1/01/26
     
832
 
Yorkville, Illinois, Special Service Area 2005-108 Assessment Bonds, Autumn Creek Project,
3/16 at 102.00
N/R
786,889
   
Series 2006, 6.000%, 3/01/36
     
33,921
 
Total Illinois
   
34,955,148
   
Indiana – 4.0% (3.5% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Anderson, Indiana, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Cross Lakes and Giant Oaks Apartments,
12/20 at 100.00
A–
1,135,300
   
Series 2011A, 7.250%, 12/01/45
     
6,360
 
Carmel Redevelopment District, Indiana, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A,
7/14 at 100.00
N/R
6,324,511
   
6.650%, 1/15/24
     
1,000
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Bonds, Hendricks Regional Health Project, Tender Option
No Opt. Call
AA
2,026,990
   
Bond Trust 10-77W, 18.933%, 4/01/30 – AMBAC Insured (IF) (4)
     
   
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Care Group, Tender Option Bond
     
   
Trust 3611:
     
1,290
 
17.890%, 6/01/17 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
1,761,211
1,250
 
18.885%, 6/01/17 (IF) (4)
No Opt. Call
AA
1,830,200
1,000
 
Indiana Health and Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension
11/16 at 100.00
AA+
1,239,280
   
Health, Tender Option Bond Trust 3301, 18.104%, 11/15/30 (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
St. Joseph County, Indiana, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Chicago Trail Village
7/15 at 103.00
N/R
1,043,420
   
Apartments, Series 2005A, 7.500%, 7/01/35
     
12,900
 
Total Indiana
   
15,360,912
   
Iowa – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Care Initiatives Project, Series 2006A,
7/16 at 100.00
BB+
1,043,160
   
5.500%, 7/01/25
     
   
Louisiana – 2.9% (2.6% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Louisana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation
12/21 at 100.00
N/R
1,057,130
   
Project, Series 2011A, 7.750%, 12/15/31
     
5,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue
11/17 at 100.00
BBB–
5,629,800
   
Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Project, Series 2007, 6.750%, 11/01/32
     
980
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority,
6/16 at 101.00
N/R
997,091
   
Revenue Bonds, CDF Healthcare of Louisiana LLC, Series 2006A, 7.000%, 6/01/36
     
3,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,369,710
   
Revenue Bonds, Southgate Suites Hotel LLC Project, Series 2007A, 6.750%, 12/15/37 (5)
     
   
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority,
     
   
Revenue Bonds, Womans Hospital Foundation Project, Tender Option Bonds Trust 1012:
     
750
 
20.435%, 10/01/40 (IF) (4)
10/20 at 100.00
A3
1,117,320
750
 
20.423%, 10/01/40 (IF) (4)
10/20 at 100.00
A3
1,117,088
11,480
 
Total Louisiana
   
11,288,139
   
Maine – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
     
3,155
 
Portland Housing Development Corporation, Maine, Section 8 Assisted Senior Living Revenue
2/14 at 102.00
Baa2
3,257,190
   
Bonds, Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Series 2004A, 6.000%, 2/01/34
     
   
Maryland – 1.4% (1.2% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Baltimore, Maryland, Senior Lien Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.250%,
9/16 at 100.00
BB+
1,013,140
   
9/01/39 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
     
2,500
 
Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Chesapeake Bay Hyatt Conference
12/16 at 100.00
N/R
1,784,275
   
Center, Series 2006B, 5.250%, 12/01/31
     
2,000
 
Maryland Energy Financing Administration, Revenue Bonds, AES Warrior Run Project, Series 1995,
9/12 at 100.00
N/R
2,011,800
   
7.400%, 9/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
435
 
Prince George’s County, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Dimensions Health Corporation, Series 1994,
1/13 at 100.00
B3
417,752
   
5.300%, 7/01/24
     
5,935
 
Total Maryland
   
5,226,967
   
Massachusetts – 0.5% (0.5% of Total Investments)
     
255
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Pioneer Valley Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds,
No Opt. Call
N/R
253,169
   
Eco/Springfield LLC, Series 2006, 5.875%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 100 Cambridge Street
8/12 at 100.00
BBB
1,000,920
   
Redevelopment, M/SRBC Project, Series 2002A, 5.125%, 2/01/34 – NPFG Insured
     
429
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northern Berkshire
7/14 at 100.00
D
370,671
   
Community Services Inc., Series 2012A, 6.375%, 7/01/34
     
333
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northern Berkshire
7/14 at 100.00
D
33,362
   
Community Services Inc., Series 2012B, 6.375%, 7/01/34
     
518
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northern Berkshire
10/12 at 103.00
N/R
5
   
Community Services Inc., Series 2012C, 6.625%, 2/15/34
     
360
 
Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air Lines Inc., Series
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
329,796
   
2001A, 5.000%, 1/01/27 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,895
 
Total Massachusetts
   
1,987,923
   
Michigan – 3.8% (3.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,110
 
Countryside Charter School, Berrien County, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series
10/12 at 100.00
N/R
1,084,292
   
1999, 7.000%, 4/01/29
     
795
 
Countryside Charter School, Berrien County, Michigan, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series
10/12 at 100.00
N/R
795,716
   
2000, 8.000%, 4/01/29
     
   
Detroit Local Development Finance Authority, Michigan, Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1998A:
     
1,205
 
5.500%, 5/01/21
11/12 at 100.00
B–
1,075,716
15
 
5.500%, 5/01/21 – ACA Insured
11/12 at 100.00
B–
13,391
1,000
 
Detroit, Michigan, Distributable State Aid General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust
11/20 at 100.00
AA
1,399,800
   
3789, 18.060%, 5/01/18 (IF) (4)
     
   
Garden City Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Garden City Hospital
     
   
Obligated Group, Series 2007A:
     
1,000
 
4.875%, 8/15/27
8/17 at 100.00
N/R
929,810
1,000
 
5.000%, 8/15/38
8/17 at 100.00
N/R
882,200
1,000
 
Michigan Finance Authoirty, Public School Academy Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Voyageur
7/21 at 100.00
BB
1,050,740
   
Academy Project, Series 2011, 8.000%, 7/15/41
     
1,000
 
Michigan Finance Authority, Public School Academy Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Hope
4/21 at 100.00
BBB–
1,168,770
   
Academy Project, Series 2011, 8.125%, 4/01/41
     
1,000
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Chandler
11/15 at 100.00
BBB
1,023,020
   
Park Academy Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/01/35
     
1,000
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, Richfield
9/17 at 100.00
BBB–
910,080
   
Public School Academy, Series 2007, 5.000%, 9/01/36
     
1,500
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hills and Dales General Hospital,
11/15 at 102.00
N/R
1,548,105
   
Series 2005A, 6.750%, 11/15/38
     
1,000
 
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont
9/18 at 100.00
A1
1,292,160
   
Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39
     
1,000
 
Summit Academy North, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Public School Academy Series 2005,
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
913,850
   
5.500%, 11/01/30
     
500
 
Summit Academy, Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Public School Academy Series 2005, 6.375%, 11/01/35
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
499,335
14,125
 
Total Michigan
   
14,586,985
   
Minnesota – 1.2% (1.1% of Total Investments)
     
1,325
 
Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, PACT Charter School,
6/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,367,347
   
Series 2004A, 6.750%, 12/01/33
     
1,185
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Higher
6/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,233,336
   
Ground Academy Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.625%, 12/01/23
     
1,100
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Charter School Revenue Bonds, HOPE
6/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,131,350
   
Community Academy Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.750%, 12/01/33
     
1,000
 
St. Paul Port Authority, Minnesota, Lease Revenue Bonds, HealthEast Midway Campus, Series
5/15 at 100.00
N/R
1,034,130
   
2005B, 6.000%, 5/01/30
     
4,610
 
Total Minnesota
   
4,766,163
   
Mississippi – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
     
849
 
Mississippi Home Corporation, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Tupelo Personal Care
10/19 at 101.00
N/R
711,613
   
Apartments, Series 2004-2, 6.125%, 9/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Warren County, Mississippi, Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company
9/18 at 100.00
BBB
1,133,480
   
Project, Series 2008A, 6.500%, 9/01/32
     
1,849
 
Total Mississippi
   
1,845,093
   
Missouri – 1.8% (1.6% of Total Investments)
     
5,935
 
Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Facility Revenue
12/16 at 100.00
AA+
6,166,762
   
Bonds, Missouri-American Water Company, Series 2006, 4.600%, 12/01/36 – AMBAC Insured
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax) (UB)
     
788
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Grace Lofts Redevelopment
12/12 at 100.00
N/R
719,334
   
Projects, Series 2007A, 6.000%, 3/27/26
     
6,723
 
Total Missouri
   
6,886,096
   
Montana – 1.3% (1.2% of Total Investments)
     
2,700
 
Montana Board of Investments, Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds, Stillwater Mining Company, Series
1/13 at 100.00
B+
2,709,369
   
2000, 8.000%, 7/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,370
 
Montana Board of Investments, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, Yellowstone Energy LP, Series
12/12 at 100.00
N/R
2,374,219
   
1993, 7.000%, 12/31/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
5,070
 
Total Montana
   
5,083,588
   
Nebraska – 2.9% (2.6% of Total Investments)
     
6,485
 
Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, Separate Electric System Revenue Bonds, Nebraska
2/17 at 100.00
AA+
11,287,986
   
City 2, Series 2006A, 20.031%, 8/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (IF)
     
   
Nevada – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
     
4,500
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
45
   
Monorail Project, Second Tier, Series 2000, 7.375%, 1/01/40 (5)
     
   
New Jersey – 2.7% (2.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,660
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental
8/12 at 100.00
B (6)
1,666,690
   
Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.250%, 9/15/29 (Pre-refunded 8/20/12) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental
11/12 at 100.00
B
1,003,830
   
Airlines Inc., Series 2000, 7.000%, 11/15/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Provident
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
1,110,060
   
Group-Montclair Properties LLC, Montclair State University Student Housing Project, Series
     
   
2010A, 5.875%, 6/01/42
     
600
 
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, University of Medicine
6/19 at 100.00
A–
752,790
   
and Dentistry of New Jersey, Series 2009B, 7.500%, 12/01/32
     
2,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
2,145,140
   
University Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/37
     
2,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph’s
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
2,361,180
   
Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue, Series 2008, 6.625%, 7/01/38
     
1,000
 
New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A,
6/18 at 100.00
AA–
1,108,150
   
6.125%, 6/01/30 – AGC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
9,260
 
Total New Jersey
   
10,147,840
   
New Mexico – 0.2% (0.2% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Mariposa East Public Improvement District, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006,
9/16 at 100.00
N/R
895,910
   
6.000%, 9/01/32
     
   
New York – 2.1% (1.8% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, New York, Payment in Lieu of Taxes Revenue
1/20 at 100.00
BBB–
1,151,780
   
Bonds, Barclays Center Project, Series 2009, 6.375%, 7/15/43
     
1,500
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, American Airlines-JFK International
No Opt. Call
N/R
1,583,430
   
Airport Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 7.500%, 8/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bronx
     
   
Parking Development Company, LLC Project, Series 2007:
     
1,000
 
5.750%, 10/01/37
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
532,940
3,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
1,597,830
1,700
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds,
8/12 at 100.00
N/R
1,108,128
   
American Airlines Inc., Series 1994, 6.900%, 8/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
     
1,375
 
New York Liberty Development Corporation, Second Priority Liberty Revenue Refunding Bonds,
1/20 at 100.00
BBB–
1,572,175
   
Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Series 2010, 6.375%, 7/15/49
     
265
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
300,923
   
Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
     
9,840
 
Total New York
   
7,847,206
   
North Carolina – 2.3% (2.0% of Total Investments)
     
940
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Health Care Revenue Bonds, DBA
No Opt. Call
AA–
1,465,610
   
Carolinas HealthCare System, Tender Option Bond Trust 11963, 18.744%, 1/15/19 (IF)
     
5,250
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Bonds,
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
5,133,345
   
Liberty Tire Services of North Carolina LLC, Series 2004A, 6.750%, 7/01/29
     
960
 
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Duke University, Series
10/16 at 100.00
AA+
2,155,709
   
2008, Tender Option Bonds Trust 3248, 27.250%, 10/01/21 (IF)
     
7,150
 
Total North Carolina
   
8,754,664
   
Ohio – 2.8% (2.4% of Total Investments)
     
   
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue
     
   
Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
     
315
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
B
264,383
4,375
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
BB
3,562,213
2,380
 
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bonds, Bond Fund Program –
5/14 at 102.00
BBB–
2,362,793
   
Garfield Heights Project, Series 2004D, 5.250%, 5/15/23
     
1,270
 
Medina County Port Authority, Ohio, Development Revenue Bond, Fiber Network Project, Series
12/20 at 100.00
A+
1,452,778
   
2010B, 6.000%, 12/01/30
     
500
 
Ohio, Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds, Ford Motor Company, Series 2005, 5.750%, 4/01/35
4/15 at 100.00
Baa3
517,285
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,000
 
State of Ohio, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (USG Corporation Project) Series 1997
2/13 at 100.00
B–
1,848,460
   
Remarketed, 5.600%, 8/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
4,000
 
Western Reserve Port Authority, Ohio, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds, Central Waste Inc.,
7/17 at 102.00
N/R
560,480
   
Series 2007A, 6.350%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
     
14,840
 
Total Ohio
   
10,568,392
   
Oklahoma – 1.0% (0.8% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Economic Development Authority, Gaming Enterprise Revenue
8/21 at 100.00
N/R
1,066,540
   
Bonds, Fort Sill Apache Casino, Series 2011A, 8.500%, 8/25/26
     
940
 
Okeene Municipal Hospital and Schallmo Authority, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006,
1/16 at 101.00
N/R
936,766
   
7.000%, 1/01/35
     
1,500
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Refunding Bonds, American Airlines Inc.,
No Opt. Call
N/R
1,722,480
   
Series 2000A, 7.750%, 6/01/35 (Mandatory put 12/01/14)
     
3,440
 
Total Oklahoma
   
3,725,786
   
Pennsylvania – 1.9% (1.6% of Total Investments)
     
2,500
 
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, West Penn
11/17 at 100.00
B+
2,052,150
   
Allegheny Health System, Series 2007A, 5.375%, 11/15/40
     
325
 
Allentown Area Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Sacred Heart Hospital, Series
No Opt. Call
N/R
330,606
   
2005, 6.000%, 11/15/16
     
945
 
Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, One
11/17 at 101.00
N/R
931,912
   
Douglassville Properties Project, Series 2007A, 6.125%, 11/01/34 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,000
 
Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds,
10/15 at 102.00
N/R
2,046,680
   
Immaculata University, Series 2005, 5.750%, 10/15/37
     
400
 
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Avon Grove Charter School
12/17 at 100.00
BBB–
416,716
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/15/37
     
1,500
 
Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (USG
12/12 at 100.00
B–
1,455,450
   
Corporation Project) Series 1999, 6.000%, 6/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
7,670
 
Total Pennsylvania
   
7,233,514
   
Puerto Rico – 1.0% (0.8% of Total Investments)
     
   
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond
     
   
Trust 1081:
     
2,000
 
20.963%, 8/01/57 (IF) (4)
8/19 at 100.00
AA–
2,924,400
500
 
20.963%, 8/01/57 (IF) (4)
8/19 at 100.01
AA–
731,100
2,500
 
Total Puerto Rico
   
3,655,500
   
Rhode Island – 1.0% (0.8% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, Student Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 6.750%,
12/17 at 100.00
A
1,114,070
   
12/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,565
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
12/12 at 100.00
BBB–
2,603,449
   
Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/01/42
     
3,565
 
Total Rhode Island
   
3,717,519
   
South Carolina – 0.7% (0.6% of Total Investments)
     
4,000
 
Lancaster County, South Carolina, Assessment Bonds, Edgewater II Improvement District, Series
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
2,006,200
   
2007A, 7.750%, 11/01/39 (5)
     
625
 
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Palmetto Health,
8/21 at 100.00
AA–
757,663
   
Refunding Series 2011A, 6.500%, 8/01/39 – AGM Insured
     
4,625
 
Total South Carolina
   
2,763,863
   
Tennessee – 2.1% (1.8% of Total Investments)
     
2,500
 
Johnson City Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Hospital Revenue Bonds,
7/20 at 100.00
BBB+
2,966,125
   
Mountain States Health Alliance, Refunding Series 2010A, 6.500%, 7/01/38
     
   
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding
     
   
Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
     
2,000
 
5.500%, 11/01/37 (5)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
39,980
500
 
5.500%, 11/01/46 (5)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
9,995
4,000
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 9/01/26
No Opt. Call
BBB
4,294,040
965
 
Wilson County Health and Educational Facilities Board, Tennessee, Senior Living Revenue Bonds,
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
596,949
   
Rutland Place, Series 2007A, 6.300%, 7/01/37
     
9,965
 
Total Tennessee
   
7,907,089
   
Texas – 9.6% (8.4% of Total Investments)
     
2,000
 
Austin Convention Enterprises Inc., Texas, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Second Tier
1/17 at 100.00
Ba2
2,050,740
   
Series 2006B, 5.750%, 1/01/34
     
1,715
 
Austin Convention Enterprises Inc., Texas, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Third Tier
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
1,747,328
   
Series 2001C1, 9.750%, 1/01/26
     
550
 
Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, America
1/13 at 100.00
Baa2
541,415
   
Opportunity for Housing – Colinas LLC Project, Series 2001A, 5.800%, 1/01/31 – NPFG Insured
     
5,200
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric
7/18 at 100.00
CCC
585,364
   
Company, Series 2001D, 8.250%, 5/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
500
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Energy Company
No Opt. Call
CC
377,245
   
LLC, Series 2003A, 6.750%, 4/01/38 (Mandatory put 4/01/13) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011,
1/21 at 100.00
BB+
1,147,840
   
6.750%, 1/01/41
     
2,000
 
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Tejano Center
2/18 at 100.00
BBB–
2,346,940
   
for Community Concerns, Inc.-Raul Yzaguirre School for Success, Refunding Series 2009A,
     
   
9.000%, 2/15/38
     
1,750
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds,
11/12 at 100.00
N/R
1,141,928
   
American Airlines Inc., Series 2007, 5.500%, 11/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
     
   
Decatur Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Wise Regional Health System, Series 2004A:
     
1,840
 
7.000%, 9/01/25
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
1,974,375
6,600
 
7.125%, 9/01/34
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
7,048,932
585
 
Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, Texas, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Citgo
10/12 at 100.00
Ba2
585,995
   
Petroleum Corporation Project, Series 1998, 8.000%, 4/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,045
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2001G,
11/12 at 100.00
BBB
2,045,184
   
5.250%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
     
1,000
 
Heart of Texas Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Gateway Charter Academy, Series 2006A,
8/16 at 100.00
N/R
974,170
   
6.000%, 2/15/36
     
   
Houston, Texas, Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental Air Lines Inc.,
     
   
Series 2001E:
     
600
 
7.375%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/13 at 100.00
B
602,592
975
 
6.750%, 7/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
1/13 at 100.00
B
978,939
1,000
 
La Vernia Education Financing Corporation, Texas, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Riverwalk
8/12 at 100.00
N/R
894,290
   
Education Foundation, Series 2007A, 5.450%, 8/15/36
     
2,250
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust
No Opt. Call
AA
3,960,090
   
11946, 19.770%, 3/01/19 (IF)
     
1,810
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transporation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, NTE
12/19 at 100.00
Baa2
2,178,389
   
Mobility Partners LLC North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project, Series 2009,
     
   
6.875%, 12/31/39
     
4,500
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, LBJ
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
5,507,415
   
Infrastructure Group LLC IH-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series 2010, 7.000%, 6/30/40
     
340
 
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric
5/13 at 101.00
CC
34,020
   
Company, Series 2003, 6.250%, 5/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
38,260
 
Total Texas
   
36,723,191
   
Utah – 0.8% (0.7% of Total Investments)
     
965
 
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
974,573
   
Academy, Series 2008A, 6.250%, 6/15/28
     
1,980
 
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Summit Academy High
5/21 at 100.00
N/R
2,189,068
   
School, Series 2011A, 8.125%, 5/15/31
     
2,945
 
Total Utah
   
3,163,641
   
Vermont – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,155
 
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings FInancing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Vermont Law School
1/21 at 100.00
Baa2
1,280,756
   
Project, Series 2011A, 6.250%, 1/01/41
     
   
Virgin Islands – 0.1% (0.1% of Total Investments)
     
420
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Revenue Loan Note – Diageo Project,
10/19 at 100.00
BBB
497,007
   
Series 2009A, 6.750%, 10/01/37
     
   
Virginia – 1.3% (1.1% of Total Investments)
     
881
 
Celebrate Virginia North Community Development Authority, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds,
3/14 at 102.00
N/R
628,682
   
Series 2003B, 6.250%, 3/01/18
     
1,000
 
Giles County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds,
11/12 at 100.00
B+
1,000,720
   
Hoechst Celanese Project, Series 1996, 6.450%, 5/01/26
     
9,400
 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Capital
No Opt. Call
BBB+
2,198,190
   
Appriciation Series 2009B-2, 0.000%, 10/01/38
     
1,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Bonds,
6/17 at 100.00
B2
701,380
   
Series 2007B1, 5.000%, 6/01/47
     
200
 
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC
1/22 at 100.00
BBB–
211,374
   
Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 1/01/40 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River
     
   
Crossing, Opco LLC Project, Series 2012:
     
100
 
6.000%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
BBB–
114,560
130
 
5.500%, 1/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
BBB–
143,698
12,711
 
Total Virginia
   
4,998,604
   
Washington – 2.9% (2.6% of Total Investments)
     
500
 
FYI Properties, Washington, Lease Revenue Bonds, Washington State Department of Information
6/19 at 100.00
AA
759,940
   
Services Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 11-14W-B, 19.797%, 6/01/39 (IF) (4)
     
   
Vancouver Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Conference Center
     
   
Project, Series 2003A:
     
1,780
 
6.000%, 1/01/28 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
1,717,504
4,745
 
6.000%, 1/01/34 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
4,493,373
2,660
 
5.250%, 1/01/34 – ACA Insured
1/14 at 100.00
N/R
2,275,577
2,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwest Hospital and
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
2,046,840
   
Medical Center of Seattle, Series 2007, 5.700%, 12/01/32
     
11,685
 
Total Washington
   
11,293,234
   
West Virginia – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
     
500
 
Ohio County Commission, West Virginia, Special District Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Fort Henry
3/16 at 100.00
BBB
526,090
   
Economic Development, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 3/01/36
     
500
 
Ohio County Commission, West Virginia, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Fort Henry Centre
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
516,925
   
Financing District, Series 2007A, 5.850%, 6/01/34
     
1,000
 
Total West Virginia
   
1,043,015
   
Wisconsin – 4.3% (3.8% of Total Investments)
     
550
 
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Series
12/14 at 101.00
N/R (6)
647,889
   
2003A, 7.750%, 6/01/16 (Pre-refunded 12/01/14)
     
1,000
 
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Series
12/18 at 102.00
N/R
958,000
   
2006, 7.000%, 12/01/26
     
1,650
 
Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson
7/19 at 100.00
BBB–
1,806,701
   
Classical Academy, Series 2011, 7.125%, 7/01/42
     
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southwest Health Center
4/14 at 100.00
N/R (6)
1,017,670
   
Inc., Series 2004A, 6.250%, 4/01/34 (Pre-refunded 4/01/14)
     
   
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan
     
   
Healthcare System, Series 2006:
     
5,995
 
5.250%, 8/15/26 (UB)
8/16 at 100.00
A–
6,321,008
4,500
 
5.250%, 8/15/34 (UB)
8/16 at 100.00
A–
4,705,245
1,000
 
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, SearStone Retirement Community of Cary
6/22 at 100.00
N/R
1,051,540
   
North Carolina, Series 2012A, 8.625%, 6/01/47
     
15,695
 
Total Wisconsin
   
16,508,053
$ 453,291
 
Total Investments (cost $400,848,408) – 114.6%
   
439,743,708
   
Floating Rate Obligations – (3.2)%
   
(12,320,000)
   
Borrowings – (13.0)% (8), (9)
   
(50,000,000)
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.6% (10)
   
6,270,176
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$ 383,693,884
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
                             
Investments in Derivatives at July 31, 2012:
                 
Swaps outstanding
                           
       
Fund
       
Fixed Rate
     
Unrealized
 
   
Notional
 
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Payment
Effective
Termination
 
Appreciation
 
Counterparty
 
Amount
 
Floating Rate
Index
 
(Annualized)
 
Frequency
Date (11)
Date
 
(Depreciation)
 
Barclays Bank PLC
  $ 50,000,000  
Receive
1-Month USD-LIBOR
    1.333 %
Monthly
4/25/11
4/25/14
  $ (937,654 )
Barclays Bank PLC
    5,000,000  
Receive
3-Month USD-LIBOR
    2.755  
Semi-Annually
5/30/14
5/30/34
    (241,595 )
                              $ (1,179,249 )
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
 
Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management's assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund's fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:
 
                         
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Long-Term Investments:
                       
Municipal Bonds
  $     $ 433,986,990     $ 5,756,718     $ 439,743,708  
Derivatives:
                               
Swaps*
          (1,179,249 )           (1,179,249 )
Total
  $     $ 432,807,741     $ 5,756,718     $ 438,564,459  
* Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
                         
 

       
The following is a reconciliation of the Fund's Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
     
   
Level 3
 
   
Municipal Bonds
 
Balance at the beginning of period
  $ 6,473,337  
Gains (losses):
       
   Net realized gains (losses)
    (2,793,726 )
   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    2,773,295  
Purchases at cost
    32,034  
Sales at proceeds
    (1,901,626 )
Net discounts (premiums)
     
Transfers in to
    5,756,718  
Transfers out of
    (4,583,314 )
Balance at the end of period
  $ 5,756,718  
 
                 
The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets as of July 31, 2012, were as follows:
       
             
   
Market Value
 
Techniques
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
 
Municipal Bonds
  $ 5,756,718  
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
    0-25 %
           
Liquidity Discount
    0-1 %
           
Subordination Spread
    0-6 %
 
                 
The table below presents the transfers in and out of the valuation levels for the Fund as of the end of the reporting period when compared to the valuation levels at the end of the previous fiscal year. Changes in valuation inputs or methodologies may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers in or out of levels are generally due to the availability of publicly available information and to the significance or extent a manager determines that the valuation inputs or methodologies may impact the valuation of those securities.
\              
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Transfers In
(Transfers Out)
 
Transfers In
(Transfers Out)
 
Transfers In
 
(Transfers Out)
$ —
$ —
 
$4,583,314
$(5,756,718)
 
$5,756,718
 
$(4,583,314)
 
The Nuveen funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees is responsible for the valuation process and has delegated the oversight of the daily valuation process to the Adviser’s Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee, pursuant to the valuation policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors/Trustees, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the funds’ pricing policies, and reporting to the Board of Directors/Trustees. The Valuation Committee is aided in its efforts by the Adviser’s dedicated Securities Valuation Team, which is responsible for administering the daily valuation process and applying fair value methodologies as approved by the Valuation Committee. When determining the reliability of independent pricing services for investments owned by the funds, the Valuation Committee, among other things, conducts due diligence reviews of the pricing services and monitors the quality of security prices received through various testing reports conducted by the Securities Valuation Team.
 
The Valuation Committee will consider pricing methodologies it deems relevant and appropriate when making fair value determinations. Examples of possible methodologies include, but are not limited to, multiple of earnings; discount from market of a similar freely traded security; discounted cash-flow analysis; book value or a multiple thereof; risk premium/yield analysis; yield to maturity; and/or fundamental investment analysis. The Valuation Committee will also consider factors it deems relevant and appropriate in light of the facts and circumstances. Examples of possible factors include, but are not limited to, the type of security; the issuer’s financial statements; the purchase price of the security; the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase; analysts’ research and observations from financial institutions; information regarding any transactions or offers with respect to the security; the existence of merger proposals or tender offers affecting the security; the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable companies; and the existence of a shelf registration for restricted securities.
 
For each portfolio security that has been fair valued pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board of Directors/Trustees, the fair value price is compared against the last available and next available market quotations. The Valuation Committee reviews the results of such testing and fair valuation occurrences are reported to the Board of Directors/Trustees.
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Fund records derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Fund's investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.
 
The following tables presents the fair value of all derivative instruments held by the Fund as of July 31, 2012, 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
Derivative
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
Risk Exposure
Instrument
Location
Value
 
Location
Value
Interest Rate
Swaps
$ —
 
Unrealized depreciation on swaps
$(1,179,249)
 
 
Income Tax Information
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
At July 31, 2012, the cost of investments (excluding investments in derivatives) was $390,046,652.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments (excluding investments in derivatives) at July 31, 2012, were as follows:
 
       
Gross unrealized:
     
Appreciation
  $ 63,980,454  
Depreciation
    (26,603,290 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
  $ 37,377,164  
 
     
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common
   
shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption.
   
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities
   
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors
   
Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa
   
by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are
   
not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for
   
investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions.
(5)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income
   
producing security, in the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the
   
payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the
   
Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations
    and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(6)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency
   
securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S.
    Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of
   
such securities.
(7)
 
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the
   
Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3.
(8)
 
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 11.4%.
(9)
 
The Fund segregates 100% of its eligible investments in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for
   
Borrowings.
(10)
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities includes the net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative instruments
   
as noted within Investments in Derivatives at July 31, 2012.
(11)
 
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and Counterparty commence interest
   
payment accruals on each swap contract.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction.
USD-LIBOR
 
United States Dollar-London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

a.  
The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
 
 
b.  
There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 3. Exhibits.

File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: See EX-99 CERT attached hereto.

 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
(Registrant)  Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date:         September 28, 2012        
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date:         September 28, 2012        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date:         September 28, 2012