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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 811-6548

Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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

Kevin J. McCarthy
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 917-7700

Date of fiscal year end: March 31

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2012

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

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Table of Contents
   
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders
4
   
Portfolio Managers’ Comments
5
   
Other Information
9
   
Dividend and Share Price Information
10
   
Performance Overviews
11
   
Shareholder Meeting Report
16
   
Portfolios of Investments
17
   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
48
   
Statement of Operations
49
   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
50
   
Financial Highlights
52
   
Notes to Financial Statements
58
   
Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process
67
   
Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently
77
   
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
79
   
Additional Fund Information
83

 
 

 
 
Chairman’s
Letter to Shareholders
 
 
Dear Shareholders,
 
Investors have many reasons to remain cautious. The challenges in the Euro area continue to cast a shadow over global economies and financial markets. The political support for addressing fiscal issues is eroding as the economic and social impacts become more visible. Despite strong action by the European Central Bank, member nations appear unwilling to surrender sufficient sovereignty to unify the Euro area financial system or strengthen its banks. The gains made in reducing deficits, and the hard-won progress on winning popular acceptance of the need for economic austerity, are at risk. To their credit, European political leaders press on to find compromise solutions, but there is increasing concern that time is running out.
 
In the U.S., the extended period of increasing corporate earnings that enabled the equity markets to withstand the downward pressures coming from weakening job creation and slower economic growth appears to be coming to an end. The Fed remains committed to low interest rates and announced a third phase of quantitative easing (QE3) scheduled to continue until mid-2015. The recent election results have removed a major element of uncertainty in the U.S. political picture, but it remains to be seen whether the outcome will reduce the highly partisan atmosphere in Congress and enable progress on the many pressing fiscal and budgetary issues that must be resolved in the coming months.
 
During the last twelve months, U.S. investors have experienced a solid recovery in the domestic equity markets with increasing volatility as the ‘fiscal cliff’ approaches. The experienced investment teams at Nuveen keep their eye on a longer time horizon and use their practiced investment disciplines to negotiate through market peaks and valleys to achieve long-term goals for investors. Experienced professionals pursue investments that will weather short-term volatility and at the same time, seek opportunities that are created by markets that overreact to negative developments. Monitoring this process is an important consideration for the Fund Board as it oversees your Nuveen Fund on your behalf.
 
As always, I encourage you to contact your financial consultant if you have any questions about your investment in a Nuveen Fund. On behalf of the other members of your Fund Board, we look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Robert P. Bremner
Chairman of the Board
November 21, 2012

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Portfolio Managers’ Comments
 
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXP)
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (NXQ)
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 (NXR)
Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXC)
Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXN)
 
Portfolio managers Tom Spalding and Scott Romans examine key investment strategies and the six-month performance of the Nuveen Select Portfolios. Tom has managed the three national Portfolios since 1999. Scott, who joined Nuveen in 2000, has managed NXC since 2003 and NXN since January 2011.
 
What key strategies were used to manage the Nuveen Select Portfolios during the six-month reporting period ended September 30, 2012?
 
During this reporting period, municipal bond prices generally rallied, as strong demand and tight supply combined to create favorable market conditions for municipal bonds. Although the total volume of tax-exempt supply improved over that of the same six-month period a year earlier, the issuance pattern remained light compared with long-term historical trends. This supply/demand dynamic served as a key driver of performance. Concurrent with rising prices, yields continued to decline across most maturities, especially at the longer end of the municipal yield curve and the yield curve flattened. During this period, we saw an increased number of borrowers come to market seeking to take advantage of the low rate environment through refunding activity, with approximately 60% of new municipal paper issued by borrowers that were calling existing debt and refinancing at lower rates.
 
In this environment, we continued to take a bottom-up approach to discovering sectors that appeared undervalued as well as individual credits that we believe the potential to perform well over the long-term. The national Portfolios, NXP, NXQ and NXR, were generally well-positioned going into the period and had only modest turnover during these six months. Our main goal was the reinvestment of proceeds from this turnover across a range of sectors to keep these Portfolios fully invested.
 
During this period, NXC found value in several areas of the market, including health care, tobacco and California state general obligation (GO) bonds. The purchase of state GOs rather than local GOs helped to minimize NXC’s exposure to some of the fiscal problems faced by local governments in California, including local real estate valuations and Proposition 13’s constraints on property taxes, as well as pension issues. NXC also continued to add exposure to redevelopment agency (RDA) bonds in the secondary
 
Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward-looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Funds disclaim any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.
 
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

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market. Because of recent changes to the RDA program, we remained very selective in our purchases in this area, evaluating issuers on a case by case basis. (In 2011, as part of cost saving measures to close gaps in the California state budget, all 400 RDAs in the state were ordered to dissolve by February 1, 2012, and successor agencies and oversight boards were created to manage obligations that were in place prior to the dissolution and take title to the RDAs’ housing and other assets.)
 
In NXN, we added to our positions in New York City GOs. In general, issuance in New York tends to be concentrated in a few major issuers. During this period, we actively sought to diversify our holdings by purchasing bonds with more unusual structures from other strong issuers, for example, bonds with higher coupons and shorter calls. We also took advantage of short-term market opportunities created by supply/demand dynamics in the municipal market. While demand for tax-exempt paper remained consistently strong throughout the period, supply fluctuated widely. We found that periods of substantial supply provided good short-term buying opportunities not only because of the increased number of issues available, but also because some investors became more hesitant in their buying as supply grew, causing spreads to widen temporarily. At times when supply was more plentiful, we focused on anticipating cashflows from bond calls and maturing bonds and closely monitored opportunities for reinvestment.
 
In general during this period, we emphasized bonds with longer maturities. This enabled us to take advantage of more attractive yields at the longer end of the municipal yield curve and also provided some protection for the Portfolios’ duration and yield curve positioning. We also purchased lower rated bonds when we found attractive opportunities, especially in NXN, as we believed these bonds continued to offer relative value. Our opportunities in these areas were somewhat constrained by the structure of bonds typically issued as part of refinancing deals, which tended to be characterized by higher quality and shorter maturities.
 
Cash for new purchases during this period was generated primarily by the proceeds from an increased number of bond calls resulting from the increase in refinancings. During this period, we worked to redeploy these proceeds as well as those from maturing bonds to keep the Portfolios as fully invested as possible. Overall, selling was minimal because the bonds in our portfolios generally offered higher yields than those available in the current marketplace.
 
As of September 30, 2012, all five of these Portfolios continued to use inverse floating rate securities. We employ inverse floaters for a variety of reasons, including duration management, income enhancement and total return enhancement.

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How did the Portfolios perform?
 
Individual results for the Nuveen Select Portfolios, as well as for relevant index and peer group information, are presented in the accompanying table.
 
Average Annual Total Returns on Net Asset Value*
For periods ended 9/30/12
                 
   
6-Month
 
1-Year
 
5-Year
 
10-Year
National Portfolios
               
NXP
 
5.71%
 
12.10%
 
5.79%
 
5.18%
NXQ
 
5.12%
 
11.25%
 
4.79%
 
4.68%
NXR
 
5.73%
 
11.56%
 
5.73%
 
5.22%
                 
S&P Municipal Bond Index**
 
4.50%
 
8.83%
 
5.84%
 
5.13%
Lipper General and Insured Unleveraged Municipal Debt Funds
               
Classification Average**
 
5.79%
 
11.45%
 
5.36%
 
4.81%
                 
California Portfolio
               
NXC
 
5.70%
 
13.12%
 
6.41%
 
5.41%
                 
S&P California Municipal Bond Index**
 
5.01%
 
10.16%
 
5.99%
 
5.18%
Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average**
 
8.20%
 
17.72%
 
6.55%
 
5.86%
                 
New York Portfolio
               
NXN
 
4.89%
 
8.89%
 
5.75%
 
4.94%
                 
S&P New York Municipal Bond Index**
 
4.26%
 
7.88%
 
5.83%
 
5.08%
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average**
 
6.63%
 
13.18%
 
6.22%
 
5.80%
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2012, the cumulative returns on net asset value (NAV) for all five Select Portfolios exceeded the returns for their respective S&P Municipal Bond Index. For this same period, NXP and NXR performed in line with the average return for the Lipper General and Insured Unleveraged Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average, while NXQ trailed this Lipper average. Both NXC and NXN underperformed their respective state Lipper averages. One of the reasons behind the underperformance of NXC and NXN relative to their Lipper averages was the fact that these Portfolios do not use regulatory leverage (however, they may use effective leverage), while the majority of funds in the Lipper California and New York classifications are leveraged.
 
Key management factors that influenced the Portfolios’ returns during this period included yield curve and duration positioning, credit exposure and sector allocation.
 
In an environment of declining rates and flattening yield curve, municipal bonds with longer maturities generally outperformed those with shorter maturities during this period. Overall, credits at the longest end of the municipal yield curve posted the strongest returns, while bonds at the shortest end produced the weakest results. For this period, duration and yield curve positioning was a positive contributor to the performance of these Portfolios, with the net impact varying according to each Portfolio’s individual weightings along the yield curve. For example, NXQ had the shortest duration among the

 
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.
   
 
For additional information, see the individual Performance Overview for your Portfolio in this report.
   
*
Six-month returns are cumulative; all other returns are annualized.
   
**
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions. Indexes and Lipper averages are not available for direct investment.
 
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three national Portfolios, which impacted its performance, while NXN’s performance was hurt by its overweighting of bonds at the shortest end of the yield curve. All five of the Portfolios benefited from their overweighting in zero coupon bonds, which generally outperformed the market during this period due to their longer durations.
 
Credit exposure was another important factor in the Portfolios’ performance during these six months, as lower quality bonds generally outperformed higher quality bonds. This outperformance was due in part to the greater demand for lower rated bonds as investors looked for investment vehicles offering higher yields. As investors became more comfortable taking on additional investment risk, credit spreads, or the difference in yield spreads between U.S. Treasury securities and comparable investments such as municipal bonds, narrowed through a variety of rating categories. As a result of this spread compression, the Portfolios generally benefited from their holdings of lower rated credits, with good weightings of bonds rated A and BBB across the board. In NXN, this was offset to some degree by a heavier weighting in bonds rated AAA and AA.
 
During this period, revenue bonds as a whole outperformed the general municipal market. Holdings that generally made positive contributions to the Portfolios’ returns included health care (together with hospitals), education, transportation, and water and sewer bonds. Appropriation and dedicated tax bonds also exceeded the overall market return. NXP, NXQ, NXR and NXN all had strong contributions from their overweighting in health care, while NXC benefited from its overweighting in appropriation and dedicated tax bonds. Tobacco credits backed by the 1998 master tobacco settlement agreement also performed very well, helped in part by their longer effective durations. These bonds also benefited from market developments, including increased demand for higher yielding investments by investors who had become less risk averse. In addition, based on recent data showing that cigarette sales had fallen less steeply than anticipated, the 46 states participating in the agreement, including California and New York, stand to receive increased payments from the tobacco companies. As of September 30, 2012, all of the Portfolios held tobacco credits, which benefited their performance as tobacco bonds rallied.
 
In contrast, pre-refunded bonds, which are often backed by U.S. Treasury securities, were the poorest performing market segment during this period. The underperformance of these bonds can be attributed primarily to their shorter effective maturities and higher credit quality. As of September 30, 2012, the three national Portfolios were overweight in pre-refunded bonds relative to the market average, which detracted from their investment performance. NXC and NXN held smaller amounts of pre-refunded bonds, which lessened the negative impact. General obligation (GO) bonds and utilities and housing credits slightly lagged the performance of the general municipal market for this period. Although GOs generally tended to trail the market during this period, bonds issued by the states of California and Illinois, which represented the two largest state holdings in the national Portfolios, performed well as they benefited from the spread compression discussed earlier. This in turn benefited the performance of the three national Portfolios as well as NXC.

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Other Information
 
RISK CONSIDERATIONS
 
Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fund common shares are subject to a variety of risks, including:
 
Investment and Market Risk. An investment in common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest. Your investment in common shares represents an indirect investment in the municipal securities owned by the Fund, which generally trade in the over-the-counter markets. Your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than your original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions.
 
Price Risk. Shares of closed-end investment companies like these Funds frequently trade at a discount to their NAV. Your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than your original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions.
 
Tax Risk. The tax treatment of Fund distributions may be affected by new IRS interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code and future changes in tax laws and regulations.
 
Issuer Credit Risk. This is the risk that a security in a Fund’s portfolio will fail to make dividend or interest payments when due.
 
Interest Rate Risk. Fixed-income securities such as bonds, preferred, convertible and other debt securities will decline in value if market interest rates rise.
 
Reinvestment Risk. If market interest rates decline, income earned from a Fund’s portfolio may be reinvested at rates below that of the original bond that generated the income.
 
Call Risk or Prepayment Risk. Issuers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled, forcing a Fund to reinvest in lower-yielding securities.
 
Inverse Floater Risk. The Funds may invest in inverse floaters. Due to their leveraged nature, these investments can greatly increase a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk and credit risk. In addition, investments in inverse floaters involve the risk that the Fund could lose more than its original principal investment.
 
Leverage Risk. Each Fund’s use of effective leverage creates the possibility of higher volatility for the Fund’s per share NAV, market price, distributions and returns. There is no assurance that a Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.

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Dividend and Share Price Information
 
DIVIDEND INFORMATION
 
During the six-month reporting period ended September 30, 2012, NXP had one monthly dividend reduction, while the dividends of NXQ, NXR, NXC and NXN remained stable.
 
All of these Portfolios seek to pay stable dividends at rates that reflect each Portfolio’s past results and projected future performance. During certain periods, each Portfolio may pay dividends at a rate that may be more or less than the amount of net investment income actually earned by the Portfolio during the period. If a Portfolio has cumulatively earned more than it has paid in dividends, it holds the excess in reserve as undistributed net investment income (UNII) as part of the Portfolio’s NAV. Conversely, if a Portfolio has cumulatively paid dividends in excess of its earnings, the excess constitutes negative UNII that is likewise reflected in the Portfolio’s NAV. Each Portfolio will, over time, pay all of its net investment income as dividends to shareholders. As of September 30, 2012, all of the Portfolios in this report had positive UNII balances, based upon our best estimate, for tax purposes and positive UNII balances for financial reporting purposes.
 
SHARE REPURCHASES AND PRICE INFORMATION
 
Since the inception of the Portfolios’ repurchase programs, the Portfolios have not repurchased any of their outstanding shares.
 
As of September 30, 2012, and during the six-month reporting period, the share prices of the Portfolios were trading at (+)premiums and/or (-) discounts to their NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.
         
   
9/30/12
 
Six-Month Average
Fund
 
(+) Premium
 
(+) Premium/(-) Discount
NXP
 
(+)6.92%
 
(+)2.94%
NXQ
 
(+)4.20%
 
(+)1.18%
NXR
 
(+)6.03%
 
(+)2.05%
NXC
 
(+)2.57%
 
(-)1.20%
NXN
 
(+)0.67%
 
(-)0.07%
 
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NXP
 
Nuveen Select Tax-Free
Performance
 
Income Portfolio
OVERVIEW
 
 
   
as of September 30, 2012
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Share Price
 
$
16.06
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
15.02
 
Premium/Discount to NAV
   
6.92
%
Market Yield
   
4.22
%
Taxable Equivalent Yield1
   
5.86
%
Net Assets ($000)
 
$
248,675
 
         
Leverage
       
Effective Leverage
   
1.31
%
               
Average Annual Total Returns
             
(Inception 3/19/92)
             
     
On Share Price
 
On NAV
6-Month (Cumulative)
   
12.85
%
 
5.71
%
1-Year
   
19.83
%
 
12.10
%
5-Year
   
8.09
%
 
5.79
%
10-Year
   
6.55
%
 
5.18
%
         
States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Illinois
   
13.3
%
California
   
11.9
%
Texas
   
9.4
%
New Jersey
   
8.3
%
South Carolina
   
6.5
%
Michigan
   
6.3
%
Colorado
   
5.1
%
Nevada
   
3.4
%
Florida
   
3.0
%
Arizona
   
2.7
%
Virginia
   
2.3
%
Puerto Rico
   
2.2
%
New Mexico
   
2.1
%
Oklahoma
   
2.1
%
New York
   
2.1
%
Wisconsin
   
2.0
%
Alaska
   
2.0
%
Iowa
   
1.9
%
Other
   
13.4
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
22.2
%
Health Care
   
22.2
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
15.7
%
Transportation
   
11.2
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
10.1
%
Consumer Staples
   
7.0
%
Other
   
11.6
%
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
4
The Fund paid shareholders a net ordinary income distribution in December 2011 of $0.0036 per share.
 
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NXQ
 
Nuveen Select Tax-Free
Performance
 
Income Portfolio 2
OVERVIEW
   
   
as of September 30, 2012
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Share Price
 
$
14.88
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.28
 
Premium/Discount to NAV
   
4.20
%
Market Yield
   
4.23
%
Taxable Equivalent Yield1
   
5.88
%
Net Assets ($000)
 
$
252,765
 
         
Leverage
       
Effective Leverage
   
2.24
%
               
Average Annual Total Returns
             
(Inception 5/21/92)
             
     
On Share Price
 
On NAV
6-Month (Cumulative)
   
11.61
%
 
5.12
%
1-Year
   
19.94
%
 
11.25
%
5-Year
   
6.94
%
 
4.79
%
10-Year
   
5.52
%
 
4.68
%
         
States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Illinois
   
16.7
%
California
   
14.0
%
Texas
   
10.1
%
Colorado
   
7.4
%
Indiana
   
4.9
%
Michigan
   
4.6
%
South Carolina
   
4.5
%
New Mexico
   
3.0
%
Ohio
   
3.0
%
New York
   
2.6
%
Arizona
   
2.5
%
Rhode Island
   
2.4
%
Florida
   
2.4
%
Nevada
   
2.3
%
Wisconsin
   
2.0
%
New Jersey
   
1.8
%
Puerto Rico
   
1.8
%
Other
   
14.0
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
21.9
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
15.4
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
13.2
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
11.8
%
Transportation
   
11.1
%
Consumer Staples
   
7.7
%
Utilities
   
5.9
%
Water and Sewer
   
5.1
%
Other
   
7.9
%
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NXR
 
Nuveen Select Tax-Free
Performance
 
Income Portfolio 3
OVERVIEW
   
   
as of September 30, 2012
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Share Price
 
$
15.82
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.92
 
Premium/Discount to NAV
   
6.03
%
Market Yield
   
4.17
%
Taxable Equivalent Yield1
   
5.79
%
Net Assets ($000)
 
$
194,492
 
         
Leverage
       
Effective Leverage
   
0.54
%
               
Average Annual Total Returns
             
(Inception 7/24/92)
             
     
On Share Price
 
On NAV
6-Month (Cumulative)
   
12.79
%
 
5.73
%
1-Year
   
20.50
%
 
11.56
%
5-Year
   
8.52
%
 
5.73
%
10-Year
   
6.33
%
 
5.22
%
         
States3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
California
   
19.5
%
Illinois
   
16.5
%
Colorado
   
6.2
%
Texas
   
5.4
%
Indiana
   
4.8
%
New Jersey
   
3.9
%
Ohio
   
3.1
%
South Carolina
   
3.1
%
New York
   
3.0
%
Washington
   
3.0
%
Nevada
   
2.9
%
New Mexico
   
2.8
%
Michigan
   
2.7
%
North Carolina
   
2.7
%
Puerto Rico
   
2.4
%
Pennsylvania
   
2.3
%
Iowa
   
2.0
%
Other
   
13.7
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Health Care
   
21.6
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
21.2
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
14.1
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
10.6
%
Utilities
   
8.5
%
Consumer Staples
   
7.6
%
Transportation
   
7.4
%
Other
   
9.0
%

 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
4
The Fund paid shareholders a net ordinary income distribution and a long-term capital gains distribution in December 2011 of $0.0046 and $0.0430 per share, respectively.
 
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NXC
 
Nuveen California
Performance
 
Select Tax-Free
OVERVIEW
 
Income Portfolio
   
as of September 30, 2012
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Share Price
 
$
15.98
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
15.58
 
Premium/Discount to NAV
   
2.57
%
Market Yield
   
4.28
%
Taxable Equivalent Yield1
   
6.55
%
Net Assets ($000)
 
$
97,690
 
         
Leverage
       
Effective Leverage
   
1.55
%
               
Average Annual Total Returns
             
(Inception 6/19/92)
             
     
On Share Price
 
On NAV
6-Month (Cumulative)
   
10.40
%
 
5.70
%
1-Year
   
26.33
%
 
13.12
%
5-Year
   
8.03
%
 
6.41
%
10-Year
   
5.76
%
 
5.41
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/General
   
39.6
%
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
24.8
%
Health Care
   
11.5
%
Utilities
   
6.5
%
Consumer Staples
   
4.4
%
Other
   
13.2
%
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1 Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 34.7%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NXN
 
Nuveen New York
Performance
 
Select Tax-Free
OVERVIEW
 
Income Portfolio
   
as of September 30, 2012
 
         
Fund Snapshot
       
Share Price
 
$
15.07
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
$
14.97
 
Premium/Discount to NAV
   
0.67
%
Market Yield
   
4.34
%
Taxable Equivalent Yield1
   
6.46
%
Net Assets ($000)
 
$
58,664
 
         
Leverage
       
Effective Leverage
   
8.22
%
               
Average Annual Total Returns
             
(Inception 6/19/92)
             
     
On Share Price
 
On NAV
6-Month (Cumulative)
   
9.27
%
 
4.89
%
1-Year
   
15.65
%
 
8.89
%
5-Year
   
7.47
%
 
5.75
%
10-Year
   
5.71
%
 
4.94
%
         
Portfolio Composition3
       
(as a % of total investments)
       
Tax Obligation/Limited
   
27.9
%
Health Care
   
15.3
%
Education and Civic Organizations
   
12.2
%
Transportation
   
9.7
%
Long-Term Care
   
7.3
%
Tax Obligation/General
   
6.0
%
U.S. Guaranteed
   
5.0
%
Water and Sewer
   
4.2
%
Other
   
12.4
%
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 32.8%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.
3
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NXP
 
Shareholder Meeting Report
NXQ
NXR
NXC
NXN
 
 
The annual meeting of shareholders was held on July 31, 2012 in the Lobby Conference Room, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to vote on the election of Board Members.
 
     
NXP
   
NXQ
   
NXR
   
NXC
   
NXN
 
     
Common
   
Common
   
Common
   
Common
   
Common
 
     
shares
   
shares
   
shares
   
shares
   
shares
 
Approval of the Board Members was reached as follows:
                               
Robert P. Bremner
                               
For
   
14,922,829
   
16,069,353
   
11,984,320
   
5,438,949
   
3,552,878
 
Withhold
   
427,533
   
352,039
   
238,913
   
94,912
   
66,670
 
Total
   
15,350,362
   
16,421,392
   
12,223,233
   
5,533,861
   
3,619,548
 
Jack B. Evans
                               
For
   
14,940,202
   
16,084,774
   
11,999,727
   
5,434,540
   
3,563,049
 
Withhold
   
410,160
   
336,618
   
223,506
   
99,321
   
56,499
 
Total
   
15,350,362
   
16,421,392
   
12,223,233
   
5,533,861
   
3,619,548
 
William J. Schneider
                               
For
   
14,938,632
   
16,094,285
   
11,975,602
   
5,439,309
   
3,560,858
 
Withhold
   
411,730
   
327,107
   
247,631
   
94,552
   
58,690
 
Total
   
15,350,362
   
16,421,392
   
12,223,233
   
5,533,861
   
3,619,548
 
 
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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio
NXP
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value.
 
     
Alaska – 1.9%
           
$
2,475
 
Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003E, 5.250%, 12/01/23  (Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – NPFG Insured
12/13 at 100.00
 
AA (4)
$
2,621,768
 
 
2,675
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
 
B+
 
2,169,398
 
 
5,150
 
Total Alaska
       
4,791,166
 
     
Arizona – 2.7%
           
 
2,500
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2011B-1&2, 5.250%, 3/01/39
3/21 at 100.00
 
A+
 
2,804,175
 
 
3,000
 
Arizona School Facilities Board, Certificates of Participation, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 9/01/13 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
3,131,640
 
 
625
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 10/01/40
10/20 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
684,806
 
 
6,125
 
Total Arizona
       
6,620,621
 
     
Arkansas – 0.5%
           
 
5,915
 
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Cancer Research Center Project, Series 2006, 0.000%, 7/01/46 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,189,152
 
     
California – 11.6%
           
 
2,000
 
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, California, Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.450%, 10/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
10/17 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
2,219,340
 
 
4,195
 
Anaheim City School District, Orange County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2002 Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/01/31 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
1,642,510
 
 
2,340
 
Anaheim Public Finance Authority, California, Subordinate Lease Revenue Bonds, Public Improvement Project, Series 1997C, 0.000%, 9/01/30 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
979,992
 
 
1,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospital Project, Series 2009, 6.750%, 2/01/38
8/19 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
1,225,140
 
 
3,790
 
Coast Community College District, Orange County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006C, 0.000%, 8/01/36 – AGM Insured
8/16 at 33.79
 
Aa1
 
1,049,110
 
 
2,645
 
Cypress Elementary School District, Orange County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 0.000%, 5/01/34 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA
 
890,704
 
 
2,085
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 0.000%, 6/01/28 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
 
1,039,352
 
 
3,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
3,132,570
 
 
2,350
 
Golden Valley Unified School District, Madera County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2006 Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/29 – AGM Insured
8/17 at 56.07
 
AA–
 
1,022,438
 
 
3,030
 
Grossmont Union High School District, San Diego County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 8/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,776,338
 
 
365
 
Los Angeles, California, Parking System Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 5.250%, 5/01/29 – AMBAC Insured
11/12 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
366,405
 
 
1,000
 
Moreno Valley Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/01/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
621,460
 
 
5,395
 
Napa Valley Community College District, Napa and Sonoma Counties, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2002 Series 2007C, 0.000%, 8/01/32 – NPFG Insured
8/17 at 46.57
 
Aa2
 
1,998,362
 
 
590
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
 
Baa3
 
667,320
 
 
4,390
 
Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community Development Project, Series 1999, 0.000%, 8/01/29 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
1,659,640
 
 
1,700
 
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Orange County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 0.000%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
533,137
 

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17

 
 

 
 
 
 
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXP
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
8,000
 
Poway Unified School District, San Diego County, California, School Facilities Improvement District 2007-1 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/33
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
$
3,007,920
 
 
2,930
 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Orange County, California, Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A, 0.000%, 1/15/27 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,361,132
 
 
1,250
 
San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2004D, 5.000%, 3/01/28 – NPFG Insured
3/14 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,309,350
 
 
2,110
 
Sierra Sands Unified School District, Kern County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2006, Series 2006A, 0.000%, 11/01/28 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa3
 
969,883
 
 
1,075
 
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 5.500%, 6/01/45
6/15 at 100.00
 
B–
 
870,471
 
 
1,150
 
Woodside Elementary School District, San Mateo County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 10/01/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
513,199
 
 
56,390
 
Total California
       
28,855,773
 
     
Colorado – 4.9%
           
 
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40
1/20 at 100.00
 
AA
 
1,089,670
 
 
3,660
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991D, 7.750%, 11/15/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
3,791,174
 
 
3,000
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Senior Lien Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/23 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – SYNCORA GTY Insured
12/13 at 100.00
 
N/R (4)
 
3,163,590
 
 
500
 
Denver, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003B, 5.000%, 11/15/33 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
11/13 at 100.00
 
A+
 
520,475
 
 
160
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B, 0.000%, 9/01/29 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
68,507
 
 
2,000
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 0.000%, 9/01/32 – NPFG Insured
9/20 at 50.83
 
BBB
 
671,280
 
 
12,500
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 0.000%, 9/01/38 – NPFG Insured
9/26 at 54.77
 
BBB
 
2,941,750
 
 
22,820
 
Total Colorado
       
12,246,446
 
     
Florida – 2.9%
           
 
2,000
 
Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.375%, 6/01/46
6/16 at 100.00
 
A–
 
2,089,100
 
 
5,050
 
Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 11/15/32
11/12 at 101.00
 
AA+
 
5,116,154
 
 
7,050
 
Total Florida
       
7,205,254
 
     
Georgia – 0.9%
           
 
2,000
 
Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 8.125%, 12/01/45
12/20 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
2,223,400
 
     
Illinois – 12.9%
           
     
Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, Housing and Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A:
           
 
2,465
 
0.000%, 4/01/20 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
 
1,858,511
 
 
2,000
 
0.000%, 4/01/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
 
1,282,680
 
 
735
 
Chicago Board of Education, Cook County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/41
12/21 at 100.00
 
A+
 
800,665
 
     
DuPage County Community School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003B:
           
 
805
 
5.250%, 11/01/20 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13) – AGM Insured
11/13 at 100.00
 
Aa3 (4)
 
848,897
 
 
195
 
5.250%, 11/01/20 (Pre-refunded 1/01/14) – AGM Insured
1/14 at 100.00
 
AA (4)
 
207,279
 
 
1,050
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University of Chicago, Tender Option Bond Trust 1137, 9.122%, 7/01/15 (IF)
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
1,271,382
 
 
4,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 8/15/43 (Pre-refunded 8/15/14)
8/14 at 100.00
 
N/R (4)
 
4,388,560
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2009, 6.875%, 8/15/38
8/19 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,194,610
 
 
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Nuveen Investments

 
 

 
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
2,100
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 8/15/30
8/18 at 100.00
 
BBB+
$
2,234,085
 
 
2,950
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Forest Hospital, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 7/01/17
1/13 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
2,962,302
 
 
2,275
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002, 6.250%, 1/01/17
1/13 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
2,381,538
 
 
2,190
 
Illinois State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/23
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
2,523,471
 
 
1,000
 
Kendall, Kane, and Will Counties Community Unit School District 308 Oswego, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008, 0.000%, 2/01/24 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
651,200
 
 
1,990
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 1993A, 0.010%, 6/15/17 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A3
 
1,785,050
 
 
1,135
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 1993A, 0.000%, 6/15/17 – FGIC Insured (ETM)
No Opt. Call
 
BBB (4)
 
1,070,305
 
     
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A:
           
 
1,720
 
0.000%, 12/15/29 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
812,442
 
 
810
 
0.000%, 6/15/30 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
371,126
 
 
6,070
 
0.000%, 12/15/31 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,574,105
 
 
5,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
1,557,650
 
 
1,300
 
Schaumburg, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.250%,
12/01/34 – FGIC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,412,242
 
 
40,790
 
Total Illinois
       
32,188,100
 
     
Indiana – 1.6%
           
 
1,000
 
Franklin Community Multi-School Building Corporation, Johnson County, Indiana, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/15/22 (Pre-refunded 7/15/14) – FGIC Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
A+ (4)
 
1,084,590
 
 
975
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbus Regional Hospital, Series 1993, 7.000%, 8/15/15 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
1,064,632
 
 
1,000
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Series 2007, 5.500%, 3/01/37
3/17 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,059,620
 
 
750
 
West Clark 2000 School Building Corporation, Clark County, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/15/22 – NPFG Insured
1/15 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
799,853
 
 
3,725
 
Total Indiana
       
4,008,695
 
     
Iowa – 1.9%
           
 
1,000
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.375%, 6/01/38
6/15 at 100.00
 
B+
 
899,310
 
 
4,000
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.600%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
 
B+
 
3,733,600
 
 
5,000
 
Total Iowa
       
4,632,910
 
     
Kansas – 0.5%
           
 
500
 
Lawrence, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Refunding Series 2006, 4.875%, 7/01/36
7/16 at 100.00
 
A1
 
519,610
 
 
750
 
Wamego, Kansas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Kansas Gas and Electric Company, Series 2004, 5.300%, 6/01/31 – NPFG Insured
6/14 at 100.00
 
A3
 
775,590
 
 
1,250
 
Total Kansas
       
1,295,200
 
     
Kentucky – 1.1%
           
 
2,500
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Baptist Healthcare System Obligated Group, Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/15/46
8/21 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
2,785,525
 
     
Louisiana – 1.1%
           
 
2,790
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
11/12 at 100.00
 
A–
 
2,845,521
 

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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXP
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Massachusetts – 1.0%
           
$
500
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CareGroup Inc., Series 2008E-1 &2, 5.000%, 7/01/28
7/18 at 100.00
 
A–
$
538,105
 
 
1,895
 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Housing Bonds, Series 2009F, 5.700%, 6/01/40
12/18 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
2,043,265
 
 
2,395
 
Total Massachusetts
       
2,581,370
 
     
Michigan – 6.2%
           
 
355
 
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2012A, 5.250%, 7/01/39
7/22 at 100.00
 
A+
 
380,599
 
 
1,500
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2001E, 5.750%, 7/01/31 – BHAC Insured
7/18 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
1,723,845
 
 
2,450
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 7/01/33 – FGIC Insured
7/16 at 100.00
 
A
 
2,497,261
 
 
1,780
 
Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 4.500%, 7/01/25 – NPFG Insured
7/16 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,810,669
 
 
6,000
 
Michigan Finance Authority, Unemployment Obligation Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 2.000%, 1/01/13
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
6,028,439
 
     
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2002C:
           
 
245
 
5.375%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 100.00
 
Aa2 (4)
 
247,230
 
 
2,655
 
5.375%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 100.00
 
AA (4)
 
2,679,081
 
 
14,985
 
Total Michigan
       
15,367,124
 
     
Missouri – 1.3%
           
     
Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B-1:
           
 
1,165
 
0.000%, 4/15/23 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
842,645
 
 
5,000
 
0.000%, 4/15/30 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
2,368,000
 
 
6,165
 
Total Missouri
       
3,210,645
 
     
Nevada – 3.3%
           
 
750
 
Clark County, Nevada, Airport Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust Series 11823, 19.945%, 1/01/18 (IF)
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
1,207,200
 
 
2,500
 
Clark County, Nevada, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Highway Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) – AMBAC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
 
AA– (4)
 
2,590,775
 
 
1,000
 
Clark County, Nevada, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 7/01/42
1/20 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,104,850
 
 
1,500
 
Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, Nevada, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 8.000%, 6/15/30
6/19 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,717,005
 
 
1,515
 
Reno, Nevada, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 6/01/21 – NPFG Insured
12/12 at 100.00
 
A3
 
1,518,394
 
 
7,265
 
Total Nevada
       
8,138,224
 
     
New Hampshire – 0.1%
           
 
325
 
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.600%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/12 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
338,770
 
     
New Jersey – 8.1%
           
 
2,500
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Somerset Medical Center, Series 2003, 5.500%, 7/01/23
7/13 at 100.00
 
Ba2
 
2,520,850
 
 
35,000
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C, 0.000%, 12/15/34 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
12,993,047
 
 
2,500
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/19 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) – FGIC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
 
A+ (4)
 
2,591,175
 
 
2,500
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007-1A, 5.000%, 6/01/41
6/17 at 100.00
 
B2
 
2,088,300
 
 
42,500
 
Total New Jersey
       
20,193,372
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
New Mexico – 2.1%
           
$
1,000
 
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, St Anthony, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 9/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/17 at 100.00
 
N/R
$
1,030,010
 
 
4,000
 
University of New Mexico, FHA-Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 4.625%, 7/01/25 – AGM Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
4,138,880
 
 
5,000
 
Total New Mexico
       
5,168,890
 
     
New York – 2.1%
           
 
1,000
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Kaleida Health, Series 2004, 5.050%, 2/15/25 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14)
2/14 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,064,500
 
 
500
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.250%, 2/15/47
2/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
566,905
 
 
2,500
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series 2007B, 4.750%, 11/01/27
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,857,400
 
 
530
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
619,157
 
 
4,530
 
Total New York
       
5,107,962
 
     
North Carolina – 0.5%
           
 
1,000
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008C, 6.750%, 1/01/24
1/19 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,258,290
 
     
Ohio – 0.9%
           
 
1,670
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2, 6.000%, 6/01/42
6/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,388,705
 
 
975
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-3, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
 
B+
 
828,155
 
 
2,645
 
Total Ohio
       
2,216,860
 
     
Oklahoma – 2.1%
           
 
1,000
 
Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Oklahoma, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.375%, 9/01/36
9/16 at 100.00
 
BB+
 
1,022,570
 
 
4,000
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. John Health System, Series 2004, 5.000%, 2/15/24
2/14 at 100.00
 
A
 
4,110,560
 
 
5,000
 
Total Oklahoma
       
5,133,130
 
     
Pennsylvania – 0.9%
           
 
500
 
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Widener University, Series 2003, 5.250%, 7/15/24
7/13 at 100.00
 
A–
 
513,290
 
 
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B-2, 0.000%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
 
AA
 
966,540
 
 
700
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 12/01/31 – AMBAC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
761,180
 
 
2,200
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
2,241,010
 
     
Puerto Rico – 2.1%
           
 
1,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A, 6.000%, 8/01/42
8/19 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,110,720
 
     
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A:
           
 
17,500
 
0.000%, 8/01/41 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
3,461,675
 
 
1,000
 
0.000%, 8/01/43 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
175,420
 
 
7,000
 
0.000%, 8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
597,730
 
 
26,500
 
Total Puerto Rico
       
5,345,545
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.5%
           
 
1,125
 
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2005A, 4.625%, 7/01/26 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/15 at 100.00
 
A3
 
1,145,183
 

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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXP
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
South Carolina – 6.3%
           
$
1,250
 
Dorchester County School District 2, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, GROWTH, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/20
12/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
$
1,367,438
 
 
10,000
 
Greenville County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.875%, 12/01/19 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 101.00
 
AA (4)
 
10,199,899
 
 
1,500
 
Lexington County Health Service District, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, 6.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13)
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA– (4)
 
1,593,195
 
 
520
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002A, 5.625%, 11/15/30 (Pre-refunded 11/15/12)
11/12 at 100.00
 
A3 (4)
 
523,708
 
 
1,980
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002B, 5.625%, 11/15/30
11/12 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,991,484
 
 
15,250
 
Total South Carolina
       
15,675,724
 
     
Texas – 9.2%
           
 
5,000
 
Brazos River Harbor Navigation District, Brazoria County, Texas, Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds, Dow Chemical Company Project, Series 2002A-6, 6.250%, 5/15/33 (Mandatory put 5/15/17) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
5,062,799
 
 
250
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
292,518
 
 
500
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Travis and Williamson Counties, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/35 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
509,365
 
 
2,300
 
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Thermal Utility Revenue Bonds, TECO Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,392,851
 
 
2,825
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H, 0.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,013,441
 
 
4,165
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Third Lien Series 2004A-3, 0.000%, 11/15/35 – NPFG Insured
11/24 at 52.47
 
BBB
 
1,090,272
 
 
3,915
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 0.000%, 11/15/38 – NPFG Insured
11/30 at 61.17
 
BBB
 
860,556
 
 
1,780
 
Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/15/37
8/16 at 35.23
 
AAA
 
543,470
 
 
2,000
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2008I, 0.000%, 1/01/43
1/25 at 100.00
 
A2
 
2,209,020
 
 
4,500
 
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/01/34
12/13 at 100.00
 
A+
 
4,624,200
 
 
1,470
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2002A, 5.750%, 8/15/38 – AMBAC Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,482,098
 
 
1,750
 
Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Water Financial Assistance Program, Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,773,380
 
 
830
 
Wood County Central Hospital District, Texas, Revenue Bonds, East Texas Medical Center Quitman Project, Series 2011, 6.000%, 11/01/41
11/21 at 100.00
 
Baa2
 
944,258
 
 
31,285
 
Total Texas
       
22,798,228
 
     
Virginia – 2.3%
           
 
1,000
 
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facilities Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Goodwin House, Inc., Series 2007A, 5.125%, 10/01/42
10/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,030,000
 
 
1,000
 
Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/12 at 102.50
 
BBB
 
1,030,900
 
 
2,000
 
Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail Capital Appreciation, Series 2010B, 0.000%, 10/01/44
10/28 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,710,860
 
     
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing, Opco LLC Project, Series 2012:
           
 
650
 
6.000%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
750,152
 
 
1,010
 
5.500%, 1/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,115,020
 
 
5,660
 
Total Virginia
       
5,636,932
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Washington – 1.8%
           
$
990
 
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Series 2011A, 5.625%, 1/01/35
1/21 at 100.00
 
A
$
1,104,711
 
 
1,965
 
Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 6.500%, 6/01/26
6/13 at 100.00
 
A3
 
2,037,233
 
 
2,115
 
Washington State, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003F, 0.000%, 12/01/27 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA+
 
1,315,234
 
 
5,070
 
Total Washington
       
4,457,178
 
     
West Virginia – 0.2%
           
 
500
 
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, United Hospital Center Inc. Project, Series 2006A, 4.500%, 6/01/26 – AMBAC Insured
6/16 at 100.00
 
A+
 
517,690
 
     
Wisconsin – 1.9%
           
 
1,645
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Alliance, Inc., Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/39
6/22 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,776,501
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Services Inc., Series 2003A, 5.500%, 8/15/17
8/13 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,033,270
 
 
1,940
 
Wisconsin, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003-3, 5.000%, 11/01/26
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,028,367
 
 
4,585
 
Total Wisconsin
       
4,838,138
 
$
345,490
 
Total Investments (cost $218,015,911) – 97.4%
       
242,258,028
 
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.6%
       
6,417,150
 
     
Net Assets – 100%
     
$
248,675,178
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard3& Poor’s Group (“Standard3& Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard3& Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2
NXQ
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Alaska – 0.3%
           
$
1,000
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/32
6/14 at 100.00
 
B+
$
869,190
 
     
Arizona – 2.4%
           
 
2,500
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2011B-1&2, 5.250%, 3/01/39
3/21 at 100.00
 
A+
 
2,804,175
 
 
600
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 10/01/40
10/20 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
657,414
 
 
2,250
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
No Opt. Call
 
A–
 
2,475,653
 
 
215
 
Sedona Wastewater Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, 0.000%, 7/01/20 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
165,264
 
 
5,565
 
Total Arizona
       
6,102,506
 
     
Arkansas – 0.8%
           
 
2,000
 
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Various Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 12/01/32 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – FGIC Insured
12/12 at 100.00
 
Aa2 (4)
 
2,016,880
 
     
California – 13.6%
           
 
1,000
 
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, California, Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.450%, 10/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
10/17 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,109,670
 
 
11,000
 
Alhambra Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009B, 0.000%, 8/01/41 – AGC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
2,376,440
 
 
3,600
 
Arcadia Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2006 Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/33 – AGM Insured
2/17 at 44.77
 
Aa2
 
1,257,984
 
 
500
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Community Colleges Projects, Series 1998A, 5.250%, 12/01/16
12/12 at 100.00
 
A2
 
501,900
 
 
1,055
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Various University of California Projects, Series 1993A, 5.500%, 6/01/14
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,106,779
 
 
2,500
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 3/01/31
3/16 at 100.00
 
A1
 
2,718,900
 
 
60
 
California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – AMBAC Insured
10/12 at 100.00
 
A1
 
60,226
 
 
2,440
 
Eureka Unified School District, Humboldt County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 0.000%, 8/01/27 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
1,274,314
 
 
3,290
 
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Improvement District 4, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 10/01/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
1,922,380
 
 
3,200
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
3,341,408
 
 
1,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
772,980
 
 
3,030
 
Grossmont Union High School District, San Diego County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 8/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,776,338
 
 
1,495
 
Huntington Beach Union High School District, Orange County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/01/33 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
545,645
 
 
450
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 6.500%, 11/01/39
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
594,176
 
 
1,195
 
Palmdale Elementary School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 0.000%, 8/01/28 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
605,769
 
 
590
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
 
Baa3
 
667,320
 
 
4,620
 
Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
2,828,041
 
 
4,400
 
Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community Development Project, Series 1999, 0.000%, 8/01/29 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
1,663,420
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
California (continued)
           
$
2,500
 
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Orange County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 0.000%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
$
784,025
 
 
2,755
 
Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 7/01/25 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa3
 
1,538,117
 
     
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2004 Series 2008B:
           
 
1,000
 
0.000%, 8/01/30 – AGM Insured
8/18 at 50.12
 
Aa2
 
375,270
 
 
1,890
 
0.000%, 8/01/31 – AGM Insured
8/18 at 47.14
 
Aa2
 
663,258
 
 
1,500
 
San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2004D, 5.000%, 3/01/28 – NPFG Insured
3/14 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,571,220
 
 
6,025
 
Simi Valley Unified School District, Ventura County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007C, 0.000%, 8/01/30 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
2,647,204
 
 
2,080
 
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 5.500%, 6/01/45
6/15 at 100.00
 
B–
 
1,684,259
 
 
63,175
 
Total California
       
34,387,043
 
     
Colorado – 7.2%
           
 
500
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 7/01/34
7/19 at 100.00
 
AA
 
573,130
 
 
1,975
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40
1/20 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,152,098
 
 
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Series 2007, 5.250%, 5/15/42
5/17 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,035,420
 
 
1,085
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991D, 7.750%, 11/15/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
1,123,886
 
 
3,000
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Senior Lien Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/23 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – SYNCORA GTY Insured
12/13 at 100.00
 
N/R (4)
 
3,163,590
 
 
2,230
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Senior Lien Series 2006, 4.750%, 12/01/35 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
11/16 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
2,269,716
 
     
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B:
           
 
5,100
 
0.000%, 9/01/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
2,936,886
 
 
8,100
 
0.000%, 9/01/29 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
3,468,177
 
 
4,475
 
0.000%, 9/01/33 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,484,000
 
 
27,465
 
Total Colorado
       
18,206,903
 
     
Florida – 2.3%
           
 
1,000
 
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Tampa General Hospital, Series 2006, 5.250%, 10/01/41
10/16 at 100.00
 
A3
 
1,049,830
 
 
1,500
 
Jacksonville, Florida, Guaranteed Entitlement Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 10/01/21 – FGIC Insured
10/12 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
1,505,565
 
 
2,500
 
JEA, Florida, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series Three 2006A, 5.000%, 10/01/41 – AGM Insured
4/15 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
2,695,025
 
 
625
 
Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, Florida, Toll System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 7/01/29 – FGIC Insured
1/13 at 100.00
 
A3
 
625,838
 
 
5,625
 
Total Florida
       
5,876,258
 
     
Georgia – 0.4%
           
 
1,000
 
Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 8.125%, 12/01/45
12/20 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
1,111,700
 
     
Illinois – 16.2%
           
 
1,400
 
Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, Housing and Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 0.000%, 4/01/23 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
 
897,876
 
 
735
 
Chicago Board of Education, Cook County, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/41
12/21 at 100.00
 
A+
 
800,665
 
 
415
 
Chicago Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation, Illinois, FHA-Insured Section 8 Assisted Housing Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1992, 6.800%, 7/01/17
1/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
416,614
 
 
1,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Project & Refunding Series 2006A, 4.625%, 1/01/31 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
1,071,770
 
 
Nuveen Investments
 
25

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
NXQ
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Illinois (continued)
           
$
590
 
Chicago, Illinois, Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/33 – AMBAC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
 
AA+
$
597,534
 
 
1,665
 
Chicago, Illinois, Third Lien General Airport Revenue Bonds, O’Hare International Airport, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 1/01/33 – FGIC Insured
1/16 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,784,414
 
 
1,050
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University of Chicago, Tender Option Bond Trust 1137, 9.122%, 7/01/15 (IF)
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
1,271,382
 
 
200
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Palos Community Hospital, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 5/15/32 – NPFG Insured
5/17 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
210,398
 
 
2,185
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, YMCA of Southwest Illinois, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/31 – RAAI Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
1,985,662
 
 
1,750
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 8/15/30
8/18 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,861,738
 
 
1,035
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Educational Advancement Fund Inc., University Center Project, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 5/01/25
11/16 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,102,617
 
 
2,255
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Forest Hospital, Series 2002A, 6.250%, 7/01/22
1/13 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
2,264,561
 
 
1,000
 
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2005E, 4.750%, 7/01/30 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
 
AA
 
1,025,110
 
 
2,190
 
Illinois State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/23
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
2,523,471
 
 
5,700
 
Illinois, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Series 2002, 5.000%, 6/15/22
6/13 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
5,881,772
 
     
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A:
           
 
6,350
 
0.000%, 12/15/31 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,692,845
 
 
1,350
 
0.000%, 6/15/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
459,149
 
 
5,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
1,557,650
 
 
9,170
 
0.000%, 6/15/39 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,461,045
 
 
5,045
 
Sauk Village, Illinois, General Obligation Alternate Revenue Source Bonds, Tax Increment, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 6/01/22 – RAAI Insured
12/12 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
4,886,687
 
     
Sauk Village, Illinois, General Obligation Alternate Revenue Source Bonds, Tax Increment, Series 2002B:
           
 
1,060
 
0.000%, 12/01/17 – RAAI Insured
No Opt. Call
 
N/R
 
911,632
 
 
1,135
 
0.000%, 12/01/18 – RAAI Insured
No Opt. Call
 
N/R
 
936,193
 
 
1,100
 
Schaumburg, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.250%,
12/01/34 – FGIC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,194,974
 
 
2,000
 
Springfield, Illinois, Electric Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2007, 5.000%, 3/01/22 – NPFG Insured
3/17 at 100.00
 
A
 
2,183,800
 
 
55,380
 
Total Illinois
       
40,979,559
 
     
Indiana – 4.8%
           
 
1,000
 
Franklin Community Multi-School Building Corporation, Johnson County, Indiana, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/15/22 (Pre-refunded 7/15/14) – FGIC Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
A+ (4)
 
1,084,590
 
 
1,600
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Bonds, Carmel Junior Waterworks Project, Series 2008B, 0.000%, 6/01/30 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
795,200
 
 
825
 
Indiana Health and Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 2006B-5, 5.000%, 11/15/36
11/16 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
893,797
 
 
670
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospitals Inc., Series 2001, 5.375%, 9/15/22
3/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
670,704
 
 
1,000
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Series 2007, 5.500%, 3/01/37
3/17 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,059,620
 
 
2,000
 
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/42 – NPFG Insured
1/17 at 100.00
 
A+
 
2,162,440
 
 
450
 
St. Joseph County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Health System, Series 1998A, 4.625%, 8/15/28 – NPFG Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
450,567
 
 
750
 
West Clark 2000 School Building Corporation, Clark County, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/15/22 – NPFG Insured
1/15 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
799,853
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Indiana (continued)
           
$
3,840
 
Whiting Redevelopment District, Indiana, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Lakefront Development Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 1/15/19
No Opt. Call
 
N/R
$
4,150,309
 
 
12,135
 
Total Indiana
       
12,067,080
 
     
Iowa – 1.0%
           
 
190
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 4.800%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/16 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
195,544
 
 
1,645
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.375%, 6/01/38
6/15 at 100.00
 
B+
 
1,479,365
 
 
1,000
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.600%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
 
B+
 
933,400
 
 
2,835
 
Total Iowa
       
2,608,309
 
     
Kansas – 0.9%
           
 
795
 
Lawrence, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Refunding Series 2006, 4.875%, 7/01/36
7/16 at 100.00
 
A1
 
826,180
 
 
400
 
Overland Park Development Corporation, Kansas, Second Tier Revenue Bonds, Overland Park Convention Center, Series 2007B, 5.125%, 1/01/22 – AMBAC Insured
1/17 at 100.00
 
BB+
 
410,808
 
 
1,000
 
Salina, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Salina Regional Medical Center, Series 2006, 4.500%, 10/01/26
4/13 at 100.00
 
A1
 
1,005,720
 
 
2,195
 
Total Kansas
       
2,242,708
 
     
Kentucky – 1.1%
           
 
2,500
 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Baptist Healthcare System Obligated Group, Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/15/46
8/21 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
2,785,525
 
     
Louisiana – 0.9%
           
 
2,180
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Series 2004, 5.250%, 7/01/24 – NPFG Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
2,299,028
 
     
Massachusetts – 1.1%
           
 
500
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CareGroup Inc., Series 2008E-1 &2, 5.000%, 7/01/28
7/18 at 100.00
 
A–
 
538,105
 
 
1,270
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 1993C, 5.250%, 12/01/15 – NPFG Insured (ETM)
No Opt. Call
 
BBB (4)
 
1,366,812
 
 
820
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 1993C, 5.250%, 12/01/15 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
881,598
 
 
2,590
 
Total Massachusetts
       
2,786,515
 
     
Michigan – 4.5%
           
 
355
 
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2012A, 5.250%, 7/01/39
7/22 at 100.00
 
A+
 
380,599
 
 
545
 
Detroit, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 4/01/19 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
4/13 at 100.00
 
BB
 
516,774
 
 
2,500
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2001E, 5.750%, 7/01/31 – BHAC Insured
7/18 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
2,873,075
 
 
2,450
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 7/01/33 – FGIC Insured
7/16 at 100.00
 
A
 
2,497,261
 
 
1,780
 
Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 4.500%, 7/01/25 – NPFG Insured
7/16 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,810,669
 
     
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2002C:
           
 
245
 
5.375%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 100.00
 
Aa2 (4)
 
247,230
 
 
2,655
 
5.375%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 100.00
 
AA (4)
 
2,679,081
 
 
250
 
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39
9/18 at 100.00
 
A1
 
323,033
 
 
10,780
 
Total Michigan
       
11,327,722
 

Nuveen Investments
 
27
 
 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
NXQ
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Minnesota – 0.6%
           
$
1,350
 
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Residential Housing Finance Bonds, Series 2007-I, 4.850%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/16 at 100.00
 
AA+
$
1,386,032
 
     
Mississippi – 0.2%
           
 
500
 
Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, Mississippi Municipal Energy Agency, Mississippi Power, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 3/01/21 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
3/16 at 100.00
 
Baa1
 
530,300
 
     
Nevada – 2.3%
           
 
1,250
 
Clark County, Nevada, Airport Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust Series 11823, 19.945%, 1/01/36 (IF)
1/20 at 100.00
 
A+
 
2,012,000
 
 
1,000
 
Clark County, Nevada, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 7/01/42
1/20 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,104,850
 
 
2,500
 
North Las Vegas, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/36 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
2,567,200
 
 
4,750
 
Total Nevada
       
5,684,050
 
     
New Jersey – 1.8%
           
 
2,500
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Somerset Medical Center, Series 2003, 5.500%, 7/01/23
7/13 at 100.00
 
Ba2
 
2,520,850
 
     
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003:
           
 
855
 
6.375%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
888,413
 
 
1,010
 
6.250%, 6/01/43 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,051,349
 
 
4,365
 
Total New Jersey
       
4,460,612
 
     
New Mexico – 2.9%
           
 
1,000
 
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, St Anthony, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 9/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/17 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
1,030,010
 
     
University of New Mexico, FHA-Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004:
           
 
555
 
4.625%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
574,419
 
 
660
 
4.625%, 7/01/25 – AGM Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
682,915
 
 
2,000
 
4.750%, 7/01/27 – AGM Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
2,067,780
 
 
3,000
 
4.750%, 1/01/28 – AGM Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
3,096,180
 
 
7,215
 
Total New Mexico
       
7,451,304
 
     
New York – 2.6%
           
 
1,700
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, FHA Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Kaleida Health, Series 2006, 4.700%, 2/15/35
8/16 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,773,933
 
 
500
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.250%, 2/15/47
2/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
566,905
 
 
1,250
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012F, 5.000%, 11/15/26
11/22 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,495,825
 
 
2,000
 
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.000%, 6/15/36 – AGM Insured (UB)
12/14 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
2,161,620
 
 
395
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
461,447
 
 
5,845
 
Total New York
       
6,459,730
 
     
Ohio – 2.9%
           
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
795
 
5.125%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
 
B
 
672,268
 
 
2,080
 
5.375%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
 
B
 
1,799,408
 
 
2,475
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
 
B+
 
2,051,726
 
 
775
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB
 
619,202
 
 
2,680
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB
 
2,169,031
 
 
8,805
 
Total Ohio
       
7,311,635
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.7%
           
$
1,000
 
Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Oklahoma, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.375%, 9/01/36
9/16 at 100.00
 
BB+
$
1,022,570
 
 
3,000
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint John Health System, Series 2007, 5.000%, 2/15/42
2/17 at 100.00
 
A
 
3,143,280
 
 
4,000
 
Total Oklahoma
       
4,165,850
 
     
Pennsylvania – 0.6%
           
 
1,500
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B-2, 0.000%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
 
AA
 
1,449,810
 
     
Puerto Rico – 1.8%
           
 
1,035
 
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 12/01/20
12/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
1,079,609
 
 
1,965
 
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 12/01/20 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13)
12/13 at 100.00
 
AA+ (4)
 
2,073,350
 
 
15,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
1,280,850
 
 
18,000
 
Total Puerto Rico
       
4,433,809
 
     
Rhode Island – 2.3%
           
 
5,835
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/01/42
12/12 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
5,921,998
 
     
South Carolina – 4.4%
           
 
475
 
College of Charleston, South Carolina, Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.125%, 4/01/30 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
4/14 at 100.00
 
A1
 
490,951
 
 
700
 
Dorchester County School District 2, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, GROWTH, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/20
12/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
765,765
 
 
4,000
 
Greenville County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.875%, 12/01/19 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 101.00
 
AA (4)
 
4,079,959
 
 
2,500
 
Lexington County Health Service District, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, 6.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13)
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA– (4)
 
2,655,325
 
     
Medical University Hospital Authority, South Carolina, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A:
           
 
500
 
5.250%, 8/15/20 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
534,455
 
 
2,435
 
5.250%, 2/15/21 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
2,595,783
 
 
10,610
 
Total South Carolina
       
11,122,238
 
     
South Dakota – 0.4%
           
 
1,000
 
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sioux Valley Hospitals, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 11/01/34
11/14 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,033,230
 
     
Texas – 9.8%
           
 
4,000
 
Brazos River Harbor Navigation District, Brazoria County, Texas, Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds, Dow Chemical Company Project, Series 2002A-6, 6.250%, 5/15/33 (Mandatory put 5/15/17) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
5/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
4,050,240
 
 
250
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
292,518
 
 
1,500
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Travis and Williamson Counties, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/45 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,524,855
 
 
2,500
 
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Texas Children’s Hospital, Series 1995, 5.500%, 10/01/16 – NPFG Insured (ETM)
No Opt. Call
 
BBB (4)
 
2,822,650
 
 
3,000
 
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Thermal Utility Revenue Bonds, TECO Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
3,121,110
 
     
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H:
           
 
360
 
0.000%, 11/15/24 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
183,244
 
 
11,800
 
0.000%, 11/15/41 – NPFG Insured
11/31 at 53.78
 
BBB
 
2,119,634
 

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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
NXQ
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Texas (continued)
           
$
575
 
Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/24 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
$
345,316
 
 
1,400
 
Kerrville Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital Project, Series 2005, 5.375%, 8/15/35
2/16 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,451,940
 
 
335
 
Live Oak, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 8/01/20 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
353,636
 
 
2,500
 
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/01/34
12/13 at 100.00
 
A+
 
2,569,000
 
 
1,000
 
San Antonio, Texas, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 4.750%, 5/15/37 – NPFG Insured
5/15 at 100.00
 
Aa1
 
1,082,020
 
 
1,425
 
Texas State University System, Financing Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/15/28 – AGM Insured
3/16 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
1,609,994
 
 
1,520
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2002A, 5.750%, 8/15/38 – AMBAC Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,532,510
 
 
945
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, Second Tier Series 2002A, 0.000%, 8/15/35 – AMBAC Insured
8/14 at 28.37
 
A–
 
242,997
 
 
1,560
 
Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Water Financial Assistance Program, Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,580,842
 
 
34,670
 
Total Texas
       
24,882,506
 
     
Utah – 1.3%
           
 
1,435
 
Salt Lake City and Sandy Metropolitan Water District, Utah, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AMBAC Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA+ (4)
 
1,554,378
 
 
5,465
 
Utah Transit Authority, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 6/15/36 – NPFG Insured
6/17 at 38.77
 
A1
 
1,723,989
 
 
6,900
 
Total Utah
       
3,278,367
 
     
Vermont – 0.0%
           
 
100
 
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Multifamily Housing Bonds, Series 1999C, 5.800%, 8/15/16 – AGM Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
100,306
 
     
Virginia – 1.7%
           
 
1,000
 
Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/12 at 102.50
 
BBB
 
1,030,900
 
 
1,500
 
Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 0.000%, 10/01/41 – AGC Insured
10/26 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
1,451,790
 
     
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing, Opco LLC Project, Series 2012:
           
 
500
 
6.000%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
577,040
 
 
1,010
 
5.500%, 1/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,115,020
 
 
4,010
 
Total Virginia
       
4,174,750
 
     
Washington – 0.4%
           
 
990
 
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Series 2011A, 5.625%, 1/01/35
1/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,104,711
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Wisconsin – 2.0%
           
$
2,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gundersen Lutheran, Series 2011A, 5.250%, 10/15/39
10/21 at 100.00
 
A+
$
2,219,420
 
 
1,645
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Alliance, Inc., Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/39
6/22 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,776,501
 
 
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Services Inc., Series 2003A, 5.500%, 8/15/18
8/13 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,029,700
 
 
4,645
 
Total Wisconsin
       
5,025,621
 
$
321,515
 
Total Investments (cost $228,682,480) – 97.2%
       
245,643,785
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (0.4)%
       
(1,000,000
)
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.2%
       
8,121,344
 
     
Net Assets – 100%
     
$
252,765,129
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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)
 
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.
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. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3
NXR
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Alaska – 1.2%
           
$
2,675
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/32
6/14 at 100.00
 
B+
$
2,325,083
 
     
California – 18.7%
           
 
12,500
 
Anaheim Public Finance Authority, California, Subordinate Lease Revenue Bonds, Public Improvement Project, Series 1997C, 0.000%, 9/01/35 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
3,892,000
 
 
1,000
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Los Angeles County Securitization Corporation, Series 2006A, 5.600%, 6/01/36
12/18 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
908,110
 
 
1,125
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Sonoma County Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 6/01/26
6/15 at 100.00
 
B–
 
1,079,168
 
 
2,595
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanante System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 4/01/37
4/16 at 100.00
 
A+
 
2,745,744
 
 
1,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospital Project, Series 2009, 6.750%, 2/01/38
8/19 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
1,225,140
 
 
340
 
California Statewide Financing Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Pooled Tobacco Securitization Program, Series 2002A, 5.625%, 5/01/29
11/12 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
339,398
 
 
2,275
 
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Improvement District 4, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 10/01/28 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
1,030,302
 
 
2,885
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 0.000%, 6/01/28 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
 
1,438,144
 
 
3,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
3,132,570
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
           
 
855
 
4.500%, 6/01/27
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
749,194
 
 
2,090
 
5.000%, 6/01/33
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
1,713,445
 
 
4,055
 
Kern Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A, 0.000%, 3/01/28 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
2,092,623
 
 
11,985
 
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2002, Series 2007C, 0.000%, 8/01/32 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
4,573,236
 
 
3,000
 
Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/25 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
1,710,750
 
 
8,040
 
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Orange County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 0.000%, 10/01/34 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
2,521,424
 
 
1,500
 
Placer Union High School District, Placer County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004C, 0.000%, 8/01/32 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA
 
586,965
 
 
8,000
 
Poway Unified School District, San Diego County, California, School Facilities Improvement District 2007-1 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/32
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
3,173,280
 
 
3,940
 
Rancho Mirage Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Combined Whitewater and 1984 Project Areas, Series 2003A-1, 0.000%, 4/01/35 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
1,196,657
 
 
1,005
 
Riverside Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, University Corridor, Series 2007C, 5.000%, 8/01/37 – NPFG Insured
8/17 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
1,005,362
 
 
1,250
 
San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2004D, 5.000%, 3/01/28 – NPFG Insured
3/14 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,309,350
 
 
72,440
 
Total California
       
36,422,862
 
     
Colorado – 5.9%
           
 
1,540
 
Arkansas River Power Authority, Colorado, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.250%, 10/01/40 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
10/16 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,566,950
 
 
400
 
Colorado Department of Transportation, Certificates of Participation, Series 2004, 5.000%, 6/15/34 (Pre-refunded 6/15/14) – NPFG Insured
6/14 at 100.00
 
AA– (4)
 
432,104
 
 
2,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40
1/20 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,179,340
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Colorado (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Series 2007, 5.250%, 5/15/42
5/17 at 100.00
 
BBB+
$
1,035,420
 
 
920
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991D, 7.750%, 11/15/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
952,973
 
 
3,000
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Senior Lien Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/24 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – SYNCORA GTY Insured
12/13 at 100.00
 
N/R (4)
 
3,163,590
 
 
5,120
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 0.000%, 9/01/28 – NPFG Insured
9/20 at 63.99
 
BBB
 
2,207,334
 
 
13,980
 
Total Colorado
       
11,537,711
 
     
District of Columbia – 0.2%
           
 
390
 
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001, 6.250%, 5/15/24
11/12 at 100.00
 
A1
 
397,792
 
 
15
 
District of Columbia, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993E, 6.000%, 6/01/13 – NPFG Insured (ETM)
11/12 at 100.00
 
N/R (4)
 
15,070
 
 
405
 
Total District of Columbia
       
412,862
 
     
Florida – 0.5%
           
 
1,000
 
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Tampa General Hospital, Series 2006, 5.250%, 10/01/41
10/16 at 100.00
 
A3
 
1,049,830
 
     
Illinois – 15.9%
           
 
35
 
Chicago Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation, Illinois, FHA-Insured Section 8 Assisted Housing Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1992, 6.850%, 7/01/22
1/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
35,109
 
 
2,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Project & Refunding Series 2006A, 4.625%, 1/01/31 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
2,143,540
 
 
1,050
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University of Chicago, Tender Option Bond Trust 1137, 9.122%, 7/01/15 (IF)
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
1,271,382
 
 
2,185
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, YMCA of Southwest Illinois, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/31 – RAAI Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
1,985,662
 
 
750
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Educational Advancement Fund Inc., University Center Project, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 5/01/25
11/16 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
798,998
 
 
1,500
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Hospitals Corporation, Series 1992C, 6.250%, 4/15/22 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
 
N/R (4)
 
1,968,390
 
 
310
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Holy Family Medical Center, Series 1997, 5.125%, 8/15/17 – NPFG Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
310,515
 
 
2,255
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Series 2002, 6.250%, 1/01/17
1/13 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
2,360,602
 
 
1,945
 
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C2, 5.050%, 8/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
2/16 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,034,139
 
 
2,190
 
Illinois State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/23
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
2,523,471
 
 
5,700
 
Illinois, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Series 2002, 5.000%, 6/15/22
6/13 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
5,881,769
 
 
1,000
 
Kankakee & Will Counties Community Unit School District 5, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 5/01/23 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa3
 
669,930
 
     
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A:
           
 
2,500
 
0.000%, 12/15/30 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
1,120,500
 
 
4,775
 
0.000%, 12/15/31 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,024,934
 
 
5,000
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
1,557,650
 
 
2,000
 
0.000%, 6/15/37 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
599,480
 
 
1,300
 
Schaumburg, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.250%,
12/01/34 – FGIC Insured
12/14 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,412,242
 
 
2,000
 
Springfield, Illinois, Electric Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2007, 5.000%, 3/01/22 – NPFG Insured
3/17 at 100.00
 
A
 
2,183,800
 
 
38,495
 
Total Illinois
       
30,882,113
 
 
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33

 
 

 
 
   
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 (continued)
NXR
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Indiana – 4.6%
           
$
1,000
 
Franklin Community Multi-School Building Corporation, Johnson County, Indiana, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/15/22 (Pre-refunded 7/15/14) – FGIC Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
A+ (4)
$
1,084,590
 
 
3,520
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospitals Inc., Series 2001, 5.375%, 9/15/22
3/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
3,523,696
 
 
1,220
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbus Regional Hospital, Series 1993, 7.000%, 8/15/15 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
1,332,155
 
 
2,295
 
Shelbyville Central Renovation School Building Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2005, 4.375%, 7/15/25 – NPFG Insured
7/15 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
2,415,510
 
 
1,000
 
Zionsville Community Schools Building Corporation, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2005Z, 0.000%, 7/15/28 – AGM Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
545,370
 
 
9,035
 
Total Indiana
       
8,901,321
 
     
Iowa – 2.0%
           
 
2,745
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Care Initiatives Project, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 7/01/20
7/16 at 100.00
 
BB+
 
2,940,636
 
 
950
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.600%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
 
B+
 
886,730
 
 
3,695
 
Total Iowa
       
3,827,366
 
     
Kansas – 1.2%
           
     
Lawrence, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Refunding Series 2006:
           
 
1,425
 
5.125%, 7/01/26
7/16 at 100.00
 
A1
 
1,507,094
 
 
700
 
4.875%, 7/01/36
7/16 at 100.00
 
A1
 
727,454
 
 
2,125
 
Total Kansas
       
2,234,548
 
     
Maine – 0.0%
           
 
90
 
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 1999B, 6.000%, 7/01/19 – NPFG Insured
1/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
90,378
 
     
Massachusetts – 0.5%
           
 
1,000
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, Ogden Haverhill Associates, Series 1998B, 5.200%, 12/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,001,880
 
     
Michigan – 2.6%
           
 
355
 
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2012A, 5.250%, 7/01/39
7/22 at 100.00
 
A+
 
380,599
 
 
1,500
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2006B, 4.625%, 7/01/34 – FGIC Insured
7/16 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,505,040
 
     
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2002C:
           
 
245
 
5.375%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 100.00
 
Aa2 (4)
 
247,230
 
 
2,655
 
5.375%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12)
12/12 at 100.00
 
AA (4)
 
2,679,081
 
 
250
 
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39
9/18 at 100.00
 
A1
 
323,033
 
 
5,005
 
Total Michigan
       
5,134,983
 
     
Mississippi – 0.4%
           
 
725
 
Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, Series 2004B-1, 5.000%, 9/01/24
9/14 at 100.00
 
AA
 
774,793
 
     
Nebraska – 1.8%
           
 
3,500
 
Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 1/01/33 – AMBAC Insured
1/13 at 100.00
 
A1
 
3,519,565
 
     
Nevada – 2.8%
           
 
1,000
 
Clark County, Nevada, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 7/01/42
1/20 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,104,850
 
 
2,500
 
North Las Vegas, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/36 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
2,567,200
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Nevada (continued)
           
$
1,680
 
Reno, Nevada, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 6/01/22 – NPFG Insured
12/12 at 100.00
 
A3
$
1,683,074
 
 
5,180
 
Total Nevada
       
5,355,124
 
     
New Hampshire – 0.2%
           
 
415
 
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.600%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/12 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
432,584
 
     
New Jersey – 3.8%
           
 
4,570
 
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2006C, 0.000%, 12/15/28 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A+
 
2,331,203
 
 
2,500
 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 1/01/19 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) – FGIC Insured
7/13 at 100.00
 
A+ (4)
 
2,591,175
 
     
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003:
           
 
1,000
 
6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,044,310
 
 
1,355
 
6.250%, 6/01/43 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13)
6/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,410,474
 
 
9,425
 
Total New Jersey
       
7,377,162
 
     
New Mexico – 2.7%
           
 
1,000
 
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, St Anthony, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 9/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/17 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
1,030,010
 
 
4,000
 
University of New Mexico, FHA-Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 4.625%, 1/01/25 – AGM Insured
7/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
4,139,960
 
 
5,000
 
Total New Mexico
       
5,169,970
 
     
New York – 2.9%
           
 
1,000
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, FHA Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Kaleida Health, Series 2006, 4.700%, 2/15/35
8/16 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,043,490
 
 
1,250
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012F, 5.000%, 11/15/26
11/22 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,495,825
 
 
2,500
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series 2007B, 4.750%, 11/01/27
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,857,400
 
 
265
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
12/20 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
309,578
 
 
5,015
 
Total New York
       
5,706,293
 
     
North Carolina – 2.6%
           
 
5,000
 
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency 1, Catawba Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 1/01/18 – NPFG Insured
1/13 at 100.00
 
A
 
5,063,650
 
     
Ohio – 3.0%
           
     
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
           
 
1,345
 
5.375%, 6/01/24
6/17 at 100.00
 
B
 
1,163,560
 
 
1,465
 
6.000%, 6/01/42
6/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,218,235
 
 
435
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB
 
352,063
 
 
3,720
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-3, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
 
B+
 
3,159,731
 
 
6,965
 
Total Ohio
       
5,893,589
 
     
Oklahoma – 1.6%
           
 
3,000
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. John Health System, Series 2004, 5.000%, 2/15/24
2/14 at 100.00
 
A
 
3,082,920
 
     
Pennsylvania – 2.3%
           
 
2,435
 
Dauphin County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Water Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dauphin Consolidated Water Supply Company, Series 1992B, 6.700%, 6/01/17
No Opt. Call
 
A–
 
2,895,191
 
 
500
 
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Widener University, Series 2003, 5.250%, 7/15/24
7/13 at 100.00
 
A–
 
513,290
 

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Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 (continued)
NXR
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Pennsylvania (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B-2, 0.000%, 12/01/30
12/20 at 100.00
 
AA
$
966,540
 
 
3,935
 
Total Pennsylvania
       
4,375,021
 
     
Puerto Rico – 2.3%
           
 
1,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 2009A, 6.000%, 8/01/42
8/19 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,110,720
 
     
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A:
           
 
1,170
 
0.000%, 8/01/40 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
245,747
 
 
12,000
 
0.000%, 8/01/41 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
2,373,720
 
 
9,015
 
0.000%, 8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
769,791
 
 
23,185
 
Total Puerto Rico
       
4,499,978
 
     
Rhode Island – 0.6%
           
 
1,150
 
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2005A, 4.625%, 7/01/26 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/15 at 100.00
 
A3
 
1,170,631
 
     
South Carolina – 2.9%
           
 
1,500
 
Lexington County Health Service District, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, 6.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13)
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA– (4)
 
1,593,195
 
 
1,500
 
Medical University Hospital Authority, South Carolina, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 8/15/20 – NPFG Insured
8/14 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,603,365
 
 
520
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002A, 5.625%, 11/15/30 (Pre-refunded 11/15/12)
11/12 at 100.00
 
A3 (4)
 
523,708
 
 
1,980
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002B, 5.625%, 11/15/30
11/12 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,991,484
 
 
5,500
 
Total South Carolina
       
5,711,752
 
     
South Dakota – 0.5%
           
 
1,000
 
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sioux Valley Hospitals, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 11/01/34
11/14 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,033,230
 
     
Texas – 5.2%
           
 
250
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 6.000%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
292,518
 
 
1,500
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Travis and Williamson Counties, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/45 – FGIC Insured
1/15 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,524,855
 
 
2,500
 
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Thermal Utility Revenue Bonds, TECO Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,600,925
 
     
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H:
           
 
650
 
0.000%, 11/15/32 – NPFG Insured
11/31 at 94.05
 
BBB
 
207,246
 
 
2,325
 
0.000%, 11/15/36 – NPFG Insured
11/31 at 73.51
 
BBB
 
570,881
 
 
1,885
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Third Lien Series 2004A-3, 0.000%, 11/15/32 – NPFG Insured
11/24 at 62.71
 
BBB
 
595,302
 
 
4,045
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 0.000%, 11/15/38 – NPFG Insured
11/30 at 61.17
 
BBB
 
889,131
 
 
1,275
 
Kerrville Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital Project, Series 2005, 5.375%, 8/15/35)
2/16 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,322,303
 
 
290
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2008I, 0.000%, 1/01/42 – AGC Insured
1/25 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
313,795
 
 
1,750
 
Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Water Financial Assistance Program, Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
8/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
1,773,380
 
 
16,470
 
Total Texas
       
10,090,336
 
     
Utah – 0.9%
           
 
5,465
 
Utah Transit Authority, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 6/15/36 – NPFG Insured
6/17 at 38.77
 
A1
 
1,723,989
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Virginia – 1.7%
           
$
1,000
 
Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, Series 2006, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/12 at 102.50
 
BBB
$
1,030,900
 
     
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing, Opco LLC Project, Series 2012:
           
 
500
 
6.000%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
577,040
 
 
1,510
 
5.500%, 1/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
7/22 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,667,010
 
 
3,010
 
Total Virginia
       
3,274,950
 
     
Washington – 2.9%
           
 
990
 
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Series 2011A, 5.625%, 1/01/35
1/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,104,711
 
 
4,000
 
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Providence Health & Services, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/32
10/22 at 100.00
 
AA
 
4,592,120
 
 
4,990
 
Total Washington
       
5,696,831
 
     
Wisconsin – 1.8%
           
 
1,250
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Marshfield Clinic, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 2/15/32
2/22 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,379,325
 
 
1,940
 
Wisconsin, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003-3, 5.000%, 11/01/26
11/13 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,028,367
 
 
3,190
 
Total Wisconsin
       
3,407,692
 
$
262,065
 
Total Investments (cost $170,525,522) – 96.2%
       
187,180,997
 
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.8%
       
7,311,397
 
     
Net Assets – 100%
     
$
194,492,394
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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)
 
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.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio
NXC
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Consumer Staples – 4.4%
           
$
140
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Sonoma County Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Series 2005, 4.250%, 6/01/21
6/15 at 100.00
 
BB+
$
136,324
 
 
940
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Fresno County Tobacco Funding Corporation, Series 2002, 5.625%, 6/01/23
12/12 at 100.00
 
A3
 
942,707
 
     
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
           
 
1,885
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
1,457,067
 
 
1,065
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
911,651
 
 
1,095
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-2, 0.000%, 6/01/37
6/22 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
885,559
 
 
5,125
 
Total Consumer Staples
       
4,333,308
 
     
Education and Civic Organizations – 3.9%
           
 
3,000
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Santa Clara University, Series 2008A, 5.625%, 4/01/37
4/18 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
3,432,300
 
 
45
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Redlands, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/15 at 100.00
 
A3
 
47,023
 
     
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of the Pacific, Series 2006:
           
 
35
 
5.000%, 11/01/21
11/15 at 100.00
 
A2
 
37,854
 
 
45
 
5.000%, 11/01/25
11/15 at 100.00
 
A2
 
47,983
 
 
250
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, School Facility Revenue Bonds, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, Series 2011A, 7.000%, 7/01/46
7/21 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
283,380
 
 
3,375
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations
       
3,848,540
 
     
Health Care – 11.6%
           
 
235
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego, Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/15/41
8/21 at 100.00
 
A+
 
256,122
 
 
2,550
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 11/15/46 (UB)
11/16 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
2,707,131
 
 
1,500
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Monterey Peninsula Hospital, Series 2003B, 5.250%, 6/01/18 – AGM Insured
6/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
1,542,285
 
 
1,500
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mission Community Hospital, Series 2001, 5.375%, 11/01/26
11/12 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,502,175
 
 
545
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente System, Series 2001C, 5.250%, 8/01/31
8/16 at 100.00
 
A+
 
611,588
 
 
1,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 11/15/43
11/15 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
1,075,240
 
 
540
 
Loma Linda, California, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series 2008A, 8.250%, 12/01/38
12/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
634,003
 
 
1,100
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010, 6.000%, 11/01/41
11/20 at 100.00
 
Baa3
 
1,187,978
 
 
670
 
San Buenaventura, California, Revenue Bonds, Community Memorial Health System, Series 2011, 7.500%, 12/01/41
12/21 at 100.00
 
BB
 
830,499
 
 
800
 
Upland, California, Certificates of Participation, San Antonio Community Hospital, Series 2011, 6.500%, 1/01/41
1/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
942,192
 
 
10,440
 
Total Health Care
       
11,289,213
 
     
Housing/Multifamily – 0.8%
           
 
375
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Projects Series 2010A, 6.400%, 8/15/45
8/20 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
414,476
 
 
395
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Projects Series 2012A, 5.500%, 8/15/47
8/22 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
418,123
 
 
770
 
Total Housing/Multifamily
       
832,599
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Housing/Single Family – 0.1%
           
$
55
 
California Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006H, 5.750%, 8/01/30 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
2/16 at 100.00
 
BBB
$
57,501
 
     
Industrials – 1.2%
           
 
1,015
 
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Republic Services Inc., Series 2002C, 5.250%, 6/01/23 (Mandatory put 12/01/17) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,155,963
 
     
Long-Term Care – 1.5%
           
 
1,500
 
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, California, Insured Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Odd Fellows Home of California, Series 2003A, 5.200%, 11/15/22
11/12 at 100.00
 
A–
 
1,503,540
 
     
Tax Obligation/General – 39.9%
           
 
750
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 2/01/23
2/14 at 100.00
 
A1
 
789,570
 
 
1,650
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2009, 5.500%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
 
A1
 
1,906,575
 
 
2,500
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2011, 5.000%, 10/01/41
10/21 at 100.00
 
A1
 
2,774,350
 
 
2,000
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2012, 5.250%, 4/01/35
4/22 at 100.00
 
A1
 
2,320,480
 
 
6,225
 
Escondido Union High School District, San Diego County, California, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B, 0.000%, 8/01/36 – AGC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,903,107
 
     
Golden West Schools Financing Authority, California, General Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, School District Program, Series 1999A:
           
 
4,650
 
0.000%, 8/01/16 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
4,114,553
 
 
1,750
 
0.000%, 2/01/17 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,497,265
 
 
2,375
 
0.000%, 8/01/17 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,990,131
 
 
2,345
 
0.000%, 2/01/18 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,915,138
 
     
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, Santa Clara County, California, General Obligation Capital Appreciation Bonds, Series 1997C:
           
 
1,015
 
0.000%, 5/01/17 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
946,183
 
 
1,080
 
0.000%, 5/01/18 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
Aa1
 
976,979
 
 
5,500
 
Poway Unified School District, San Diego County, California, School Facilities Improvement District 2007-1 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B, 0.000%, 8/01/46
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,006,445
 
 
100
 
Roseville Joint Union High School District, Placer County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 8/01/27 – FGIC Insured
8/15 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
110,391
 
 
3,220
 
Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – NPFG Insured
7/15 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
3,526,541
 
 
8,075
 
San Bernardino Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2008 Series 2009B, 0.000%, 8/01/44
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
1,543,375
 
 
1,500
 
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003E, 5.250%, 7/01/24 – AGM Insured
7/13 at 101.00
 
Aa2
 
1,568,265
 
 
26,655
 
Southwestern Community College District, San Diego County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2008, Series 2011C, 0.000%, 8/01/46
No Opt. Call
 
Aa2
 
4,733,128
 
 
2,565
 
Sunnyvale School District, Santa Clara County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 9/01/26 – AGM Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
AA
 
2,854,101
 
 
4,250
 
West Hills Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Improvement District 3, 2008 Election Series 2011B, 0.000%, 8/01/38 – AGM Insured
8/31 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
2,456,203
 
 
78,205
 
Total Tax Obligation/General
       
38,932,780
 
     
Tax Obligation/Limited – 25.0%
           
 
1,000
 
Bell Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Bell Project Area, Series 2003, 5.625%, 10/01/33 – RAAI Insured
10/13 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
940,220
 
 
2,650
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of Corrections, Calipatria State Prison, Series 1991A, 6.500%, 9/01/17 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A2
 
2,962,462
 
 
1,000
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of Mental Health, Coalinga State Hospital, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 6/01/23
6/14 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,065,140
 
 
1,500
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series 2009-I, 6.375%, 11/01/34
11/19 at 100.00
 
A2
 
1,822,785
 
 
120
 
Capistrano Unified School District, Orange County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/24 – FGIC Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
123,545
 

Nuveen Investments
 
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Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXC
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)
           
$
360
 
Chino Redevelopment Agency, California, Merged Chino Redevelopment Project Area Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/38 – AMBAC Insured
9/16 at 101.00
 
A–
$
364,921
 
 
2,000
 
Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, California, Lease Revenue Bonds, Water System Financing, Series 2012, 5.000%, 9/01/41
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
2,236,480
 
 
1,000
 
Fontana Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, North Fontana Redevelopment Project, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/32 – AMBAC Insured
10/15 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,028,790
 
 
270
 
Fontana, California, Redevelopment Agency, Jurupa Hills Redevelopment Project, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A, 5.500%, 10/01/27
10/12 at 100.00
 
A–
 
271,949
 
 
250
 
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Redevelopment Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2007A-1, 5.000%, 5/01/23 – AMBAC Insured
5/17 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
256,583
 
     
Irvine, California, Unified School District, Community Facilities District Special Tax Bonds, Series 2006A:
           
 
55
 
5.000%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
56,841
 
 
130
 
5.125%, 9/01/36
9/16 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
132,655
 
 
215
 
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Lease Revenue Bonds, Manchester Social Services Project, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/37 – AMBAC Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
A1
 
220,366
 
 
135
 
National City Community Development Commission, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, National City Redevelopment Project, Series 2011, 6.500%, 8/01/24
8/21 at 100.00
 
A–
 
167,396
 
 
280
 
Norco Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Project Area 1, Refunding, School District Pass-Through, Series 2004, 5.000%, 3/01/32 – RAAI Insured
3/14 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
280,868
 
 
50
 
Novato Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Hamilton Field Redevelopment Project, Series 2011, 6.750%, 9/01/40
9/21 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
57,993
 
 
1,300
 
Orange County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 03-1 of Ladera Ranch, Series 2004A, 5.625%, 8/15/34
8/13 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
1,313,364
 
     
Perris Union High School District Financing Authority, Riverside County, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2011:
           
 
50
 
6.000%, 9/01/33
3/13 at 103.00
 
N/R
 
51,720
 
 
100
 
6.125%, 9/01/41
3/13 at 103.00
 
N/R
 
103,388
 
 
415
 
Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community Development Project, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 9/01/28
9/18 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
449,723
 
 
160
 
Rancho Santa Fe CSD Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Superior Lien Series 2011A, 5.750%, 9/01/30
9/21 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
176,915
 
 
105
 
Rialto Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Project Area, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
A–
 
106,234
 
 
30
 
Riverside County Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Jurupa Valley Project Area, Series 2011B, 6.500%, 10/01/25
10/21 at 100.00
 
A–
 
33,695
 
 
130
 
Roseville, California, Certificates of Participation, Public Facilities, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 8/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
8/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
132,023
 
 
605
 
Sacramento City Financing Authority, California, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993A, 5.400%, 11/01/20 – NPFG Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A1
 
707,287
 
 
1,365
 
San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, California, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 4/01/42
4/22 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,580,206
 
 
25
 
San Francisco Redevelopment Finance Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Mission Bay North Redevelopment Project, Series 2011C, 6.750%, 8/01/41
2/21 at 100.00
 
A–
 
29,328
 
     
San Francisco Redevelopment Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project, Series 2011D:
           
 
25
 
7.000%, 8/01/33
2/21 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
29,041
 
 
30
 
7.000%, 8/01/41
2/21 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
34,446
 
 
615
 
San Jose Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Area Redevelopment Project, Series 2006C, 5.000%, 8/01/25 – NPFG Insured
8/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
625,000
 
 
3,000
 
San Mateo County Transit District, California, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 6/01/21 – NPFG Insured
6/15 at 100.00
 
AA
 
3,344,130
 
 
1,000
 
Santa Clara County Board of Education, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002, 5.000%, 4/01/25 – NPFG Insured
4/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
1,003,430
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued)
           
$
1,000
 
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, California, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 4/01/36 – AMBAC Insured
4/17 at 100.00
 
AA+
$
1,139,410
 
 
40
 
Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency, California, Project 1 Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2011, 7.000%, 10/01/26
4/21 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
44,205
 
 
1,000
 
Travis Unified School District, Solano County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/26 – FGIC Insured
9/16 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
1,016,330
 
 
360
 
Turlock Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 7.500%, 9/01/39
3/21 at 100.00
 
BBB+
 
408,085
 
 
70
 
Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency, Orange County, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Yorba Linda Redevelopment Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2011A, 6.500%, 9/01/32
9/21 at 100.00
 
A–
 
80,444
 
 
22,440
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited
       
24,397,398
 
     
Transportation – 1.2%
           
 
1,150
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A, 5.000%, 1/01/35
1/13 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
1,149,931
 
     
U.S. Guaranteed – 2.2% (4)
           
 
800
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.125%, 2/01/27 (Pre-refunded 2/01/14)
2/14 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
852,336
 
 
1,000
 
Port of Oakland, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2002M, 5.250%, 11/01/20 (Pre-refunded 11/01/12) – FGIC Insured
11/12 at 100.00
 
A+ (4)
 
1,004,660
 
 
225
 
San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo County, California, Certificates of Participation, Phase 1, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 12/15/30 (Pre-refunded 12/15/17) – AMBAC Insured
12/17 at 100.00
 
AA– (4)
 
274,318
 
 
2,025
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed
       
2,131,314
 
     
Utilities – 6.5%
           
 
1,000
 
Imperial Irrigation District, California, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.500%, 11/01/41
11/20 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
1,152,400
 
 
645
 
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, California, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 11/15/37
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
736,074
 
 
200
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A-2, 5.000%, 7/01/21 – NPFG Insured
7/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
207,238
 
 
7,600
 
Merced Irrigation District, California, Certificates of Participation, Water and Hydroelectric Series 2008B, 0.000%, 9/01/23
9/16 at 64.56
 
A
 
4,064,936
 
 
215
 
Merced Irrigation District, California, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.125%, 9/01/31 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
9/15 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
220,831
 
 
9,660
 
Total Utilities
       
6,381,479
 

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Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXC
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Water and Sewer – 2.3%
           
$
150
 
Healdsburg Public Financing Authority, California, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 4/01/36 – NPFG Insured
4/16 at 100.00
 
AA–
$
157,950
 
 
250
 
Sacramento County Sanitation District Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 12/01/31 – FGIC Insured
6/16 at 100.00
 
AA
 
281,110
 
 
825
 
South Feather Water and Power Agency, California, Water Revenue Certificates of Participation, Solar Photovoltaic Project, Series 2003, 5.375%, 4/01/24
4/13 at 100.00
 
A
 
831,889
 
 
1,000
 
Woodbridge Irrigation District, California, Certificates of Participation, Water Systems Project, Series 2003, 5.625%, 7/01/43
7/13 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,008,740
 
 
2,225
 
Total Water and Sewer
       
2,279,689
 
$
137,985
 
Total Investments (cost $87,266,210) – 100.6%
       
98,293,255
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (1.6)%
       
(1,540,000
)
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.0%
       
936,978
 
     
Net Assets – 100%
     
$
97,690,233
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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)
 
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.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio
NXN
 
Portfolio of Investments
   
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Consumer Discretionary – 0.2%
           
$
100
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Liberty Revenue Bonds, IAC/InterActiveCorp, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/35
9/15 at 100.00
 
BBB–
$
102,061
 
     
Consumer Staples – 1.5%
           
     
TSASC Inc., New York, Tobacco Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006:
           
 
350
 
4.750%, 6/01/22
6/16 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
350,739
 
 
540
 
5.000%, 6/01/26
6/16 at 100.00
 
BB–
 
512,946
 
 
890
 
Total Consumer Staples
       
863,685
 
     
Education and Civic Organizations – 12.2%
           
 
100
 
Albany Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, Albany Law School, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/31
7/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
104,024
 
 
165
 
Albany Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, Brighter Choice Charter Schools, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 4/01/37
4/17 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
160,903
 
 
280
 
Buffalo and Erie County Industrial Land Development Corporation, New York, Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds, Enterprise Charter School Project, Series 2011A, 7.500%, 12/01/40
12/20 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
331,428
 
 
30
 
Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, St. Bonaventure University, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/23
5/16 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
31,238
 
 
430
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, General Revenue Bonds, Manhattan College, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/41 – RAAI Insured
7/17 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
440,010
 
 
1,000
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Housing Revenue Bonds, Fashion Institute of Technology, Series 2007, 5.250%, 7/01/34 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
BBB
 
1,195,890
 
 
50
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Lease Revenue Bonds, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 7/01/29 – NPFG Insured
7/15 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
54,561
 
 
120
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, St. Joseph’s College, Series 2010, 5.250%, 7/01/35
7/20 at 100.00
 
Baa1
 
134,024
 
 
815
 
Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bard College Refunding, Series 2007-A1, 5.000%, 8/01/46
8/17 at 100.00
 
Baa1
 
857,290
 
 
100
 
Hempstead Town Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, Adelphi University, Civic Facility Project, Series 2005, 5.000%, 10/01/35
10/15 at 100.00
 
A
 
104,611
 
 
2,000
 
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, University of Rochester Project, Series 2011B, 5.000%, 7/01/41
7/21 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
2,252,639
 
 
100
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, St. Francis College, Series 2004, 5.000%, 10/01/34
10/14 at 100.00
 
A–
 
103,307
 
 
430
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, PILOT Revenue Bonds, Queens Baseball Stadium Project, Series 2006, 4.750%, 1/01/42 – AMBAC Insured
1/17 at 100.00
 
BB+
 
431,617
 
     
New York City Industrial Development Authority, New York, PILOT Revenue Bonds, Yankee Stadium Project, Series 2006:
           
 
590
 
4.500%, 3/01/39 – FGIC Insured
9/16 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
598,950
 
 
300
 
4.750%, 3/01/46 – NPFG Insured
9/16 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
307,149
 
 
65
 
Seneca County Industrial Development Authority, New York, Revenue Bonds, New York Chiropractic College, Series 2007, 5.000%, 10/01/27
10/17 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
68,587
 
 
6,575
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations
       
7,176,228
 
     
Financials – 0.9%
           
 
435
 
Liberty Development Corporation, New York, Goldman Sachs Headquarters Revenue Bonds Series 2007, 5.500%, 10/01/37
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
530,870
 
     
Health Care – 15.4%
           
 
1,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanante System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/01/41
3/16 at 100.00
 
A+
 
1,057,760
 
 
450
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Montefiore Hospital, Series 2004, 5.000%, 8/01/29 – FGIC Insured
2/15 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
482,594
 
 
500
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, FHA-Insured Revenue Bonds, St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital, Series 2005, 4.900%, 8/15/31
8/15 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
530,030
 

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Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXN
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Health Care (continued)
           
$
100
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Highland Hospital of Rochester Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.200%, 7/01/32
7/20 at 100.00
 
A2
$
111,350
 
 
125
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Orange Regional Medical Center Obligated Group Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 6.250%, 12/01/37
12/18 at 100.00
 
Ba1
 
136,953
 
 
950
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Series 2006-1, 5.000%, 7/01/35
7/16 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
1,052,629
 
 
375
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, New York and Presbyterian Hospital, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 8/15/15 – AGM Insured
8/14 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
409,320
 
 
750
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, NYU Hospitals Center, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 7/01/40
7/20 at 100.00
 
A–
 
887,288
 
 
1,680
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Winthrop South Nassau University Health System Obligated Group, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – AMBAC Insured
11/12 at 100.00
 
Baa1
 
1,684,015
 
 
1,195
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Winthrop South Nassau University Health System Obligated Group, Series 2001B, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – AMBAC Insured
11/12 at 100.00
 
Baa1
 
1,197,856
 
 
500
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Winthrop-South Nassau University Hospital Association, Series 2003A, 5.500%, 7/01/32
7/13 at 100.00
 
Baa1
 
506,245
 
     
Madison County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Oneida Health System, Series 2007A:
           
 
100
 
5.250%, 2/01/27
2/17 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
102,265
 
 
90
 
5.500%, 2/01/32
2/17 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
92,632
 
 
750
 
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, New York, Health System Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 2/15/21 – AMBAC Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
Aa3
 
761,918
 
 
8,565
 
Total Health Care
       
9,012,855
 
     
Housing/Multifamily – 2.6%
           
 
965
 
New Hartford-Sunset Woods Funding Corporation, New York, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Sunset Woods Apartments II Project, Series 2002, 5.350%, 2/01/20
8/14 at 100.00
 
AA+
 
983,480
 
 
250
 
New York City Housing Development Corporation, New York, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 11/01/30
5/14 at 100.00
 
AA
 
257,453
 
 
275
 
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Affordable Housing Revenue, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 11/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/17 at 100.00
 
Aa2
 
288,527
 
 
1,490
 
Total Housing/Multifamily
       
1,529,460
 
     
Housing/Single Family – 4.0%
           
 
2,365
 
New York State Mortgage Agency, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Thirty-First Series A, 5.300%, 10/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
4/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
2,367,671
 
     
Long-Term Care – 7.3%
           
 
100
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Non-State Supported Debt, Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/01/31
11/16 at 100.00
 
Ba3
 
96,536
 
 
50
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Providence Rest, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/35 – ACA Insured
7/15 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
44,918
 
 
1,805
 
East Rochester Housing Authority, New York, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Jewish Home of Rochester, Series 2002, 4.625%, 2/15/17
8/13 at 100.50
 
AAA
 
1,828,519
 
 
1,000
 
East Rochester Housing Authority, New York, Revenue Bonds, GNMA/FHA-Secured Revenue Bonds, St. Mary’s Residence Project, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 12/20/22
12/12 at 103.00
 
N/R
 
1,035,870
 
 
980
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Eger Harbor House Inc., Series 2002A, 4.950%, 11/20/32
11/12 at 101.00
 
AA+
 
995,905
 
 
25
 
Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series 2008-B1, 5.500%, 7/01/18
7/16 at 100.00
 
N/R
 
24,592
 
 
275
 
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facilities Revenue Bonds, Special Needs Facilities Pooled Program Bonds, Series 2008-C1, 5.500%, 7/01/18
7/16 at 101.00
 
N/R
 
270,509
 
 
4,235
 
Total Long-Term Care
       
4,296,849
 
     
Materials – 0.2%
           
 
90
 
Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company Project, Series 2003A, 5.200%, 12/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/13 at 100.00
 
BBB
 
93,540
 

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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Tax Obligation/General – 6.1%
           
$
1,260
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2008 Series D, 5.125%, 12/01/25
12/17 at 100.00
 
AA
$
1,504,957
 
 
10
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2004C, 5.250%, 8/15/16
8/14 at 100.00
 
AA
 
10,910
 
 
200
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2005J, 5.000%, 3/01/19 – FGIC Insured
3/15 at 100.00
 
AA
 
221,138
 
 
1,000
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2006J-1, 5.000%, 6/01/25
6/16 at 100.00
 
AA
 
1,140,970
 
 
600
 
Yonkers, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%,
10/01/24 – AGM Insured
10/21 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
678,276
 
 
3,070
 
Total Tax Obligation/General
       
3,556,251
 
     
Tax Obligation/Limited – 28.1%
           
 
600
 
Battery Park City Authority, New York, Lease Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2003A, 5.000%, 11/01/23
11/13 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
629,310
 
 
2,000
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A, 5.750%, 2/15/47
2/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
2,365,599
 
 
1,500
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 2/15/47
2/17 at 100.00
 
A
 
1,590,525
 
     
New York City Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corporation, New York, Dedicated Revenue Bonds, Local Government Assistance Corporation, Series 2004A:
           
 
250
 
5.000%, 10/15/25 – NPFG Insured
10/14 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
272,240
 
 
200
 
5.000%, 10/15/26 – NPFG Insured
10/14 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
216,788
 
 
1,225
 
5.000%, 10/15/29 – AMBAC Insured
10/14 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,329,395
 
 
600
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Building Aid Revenue Bonds, Fiscal Series 2007S-2, 5.000%, 1/15/28 – FGIC Insured
1/17 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
684,780
 
 
10
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series 2003E, 5.000%, 2/01/23 – FGIC Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
10,154
 
 
550
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series 2007C-1, 5.000%, 11/01/27
11/17 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
647,416
 
 
535
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3545, 13.662%, 5/01/32 (IF)
5/19 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
747,572
 
 
1,000
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Revenue Bonds, SubSeries 2011D-1, 5.250%, 2/01/30
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
1,202,110
 
 
775
 
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 12/15/26 (UB)
12/17 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
920,592
 
 
250
 
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway and Bridge Trust Fund Bonds, Second General, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 4/01/21 – NPFG Insured
4/14 at 100.00
 
AA
 
266,875
 
 
425
 
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway and Bridge Trust Fund Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 4/01/27
10/17 at 100.00
 
AA
 
490,956
 
 
570
 
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway and Bridge Trust Fund Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.500%, 4/01/20 – AMBAC Insured (UB) (4)
No Opt. Call
 
AA
 
730,307
 
     
New York State Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed and State Contingency Contract-Backed Bonds, Series 2003A-1:
           
 
1,000
 
5.250%, 6/01/20 – AMBAC Insured
6/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
1,033,310
 
 
250
 
5.250%, 6/01/21 – AMBAC Insured
6/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
258,328
 
 
500
 
New York State Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed and State Contingency Contract-Backed Bonds, Series 2003B-1C, 5.500%, 6/01/21
6/13 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
517,495
 
 
1,000
 
New York State Urban Development Corporation, State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 3/15/29
3/21 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,190,900
 
 
1,000
 
New York State Urban Development Corporation, State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-6W, 13.496%, 3/15/37 (IF) (4)
3/17 at 100.00
 
AAA
 
1,388,050
 
 
14,240
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited
       
16,492,702
 
     
Transportation – 9.7%
           
 
500
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 11/15/15 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
 
A
 
567,175
 
 
250
 
New York Liberty Development Corporation, Liberty Revenue Bonds, 4 World Trade Center Project, Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/15/44
11/21 at 100.00
 
A+
 
275,690
 
 
100
 
New York State Thruway Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2005G, 5.000%, 1/01/30 – AGM Insured
7/15 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
110,091
 

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Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (continued)
NXN
 
Portfolio of Investments
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

 
Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Transportation (continued)
           
$
1,050
 
New York State Thruway Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series2012I, 5.000%, 1/01/42
1/22 at 100.00
 
A+
$
1,187,330
 
 
105
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Consolidated Revenue Bonds, One Hundred Fortieth Series 2005, 5.000%, 12/01/31 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
6/15 at 101.00
 
AA–
 
115,302
 
 
120
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Consolidated Revenue Bonds, One Hundred Forty Eighth Series 2007, Trust 2920, 17.214%, 8/15/32 – AGM Insured (IF)
8/17 at 100.00
 
AA–
 
184,334
 
     
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010:
           
 
290
 
6.500%, 12/01/28
12/15 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
318,153
 
 
215
 
6.000%, 12/01/36
12/20 at 100.00
 
BBB–
 
252,447
 
 
5,500
 
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, New York, General Purpose Revenue Bonds, Refunding Bonds, Series 2012B, 0.000%, 11/15/32
No Opt. Call
 
AA–
 
2,703,633
 
 
8,130
 
Total Transportation
       
5,714,155
 
     
U.S. Guaranteed – 5.0% (5)
           
 
630
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Judicial Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds, Suffolk County Issue, Series 1986, 7.375%, 7/01/16 (ETM)
No Opt. Call
 
Aaa
 
719,114
 
 
670
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 2003-1, 5.000%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded
7/01/13) – NPFG Insured
7/13 at 100.00
 
Aa2 (5)
 
694,381
 
 
500
 
Erie County Industrial Development Agency, New York, School Facility Revenue Bonds, Buffalo City School District, Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/26 (Pre-refunded 5/01/14) – AGM Insured
5/14 at 100.00
 
AA– (5)
 
543,695
 
 
660
 
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series 2003E, 5.000%, 2/01/23 (Pre-refunded 2/01/13) – FGIC Insured
2/13 at 100.00
 
Aaa
 
670,897
 
 
290
 
New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 2004C, 5.250%, 8/15/16 (Pre-refunded 8/15/14)
8/14 at 100.00
 
Aa2 (5)
 
316,811
 
 
2,750
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed
       
2,944,898
 
     
Utilities – 3.1%
           
     
Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A:
           
 
570
 
5.000%, 12/01/23 – FGIC Insured
6/16 at 100.00
 
A
 
640,258
 
 
430
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – FGIC Insured
6/16 at 100.00
 
A
 
481,364
 
 
400
 
Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 5/01/38
5/21 at 100.00
 
A
 
446,220
 
 
250
 
Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, New York, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Revenue Bonds, American Ref-Fuel Company of Niagara LP, Series 2001A, 5.450%, 11/15/26 (Mandatory put 11/15/12) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
11/12 at 100.00
 
Baa2
 
251,195
 
 
1,650
 
Total Utilities
       
1,819,037
 
 
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Principal
   
Optional Call
         
 
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
 
Ratings (3)
 
Value
 
     
Water and Sewer – 4.3%
           
$
275
 
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3484, 17.615%, 6/15/32 (IF)
6/18 at 100.00
 
AA+
$
429,407
 
 
1,840
 
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, State Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds, New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 6/15/29
No Opt. Call
 
AAA
 
2,063,835
 
 
2,115
 
Total Water and Sewer
       
2,493,242
 
$
56,700
 
Total Investments (cost $54,548,487) – 100.6%
       
58,993,504
 
     
Floating Rate Obligations – (1.7)%
       
(1,005,000
)
     
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.1%
       
675,977
 
     
Net Assets – 100%
     
$
58,664,481
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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 inverse floating rate transactions.
(5)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
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. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Nuveen Investments
 
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Statement of
   
Assets & Liabilities
September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
California
   
New York
 
   
Tax-Free
 
Tax-Free 2
 
Tax-Free 3
 
Select Tax-Free
 
Select Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Assets
                               
Investments, at value (cost $218,015,911, $228,682,480, $170,525,522, $87,266,210 and $54,548,487, respectively)
 
$
242,258,028
 
$
245,643,785
 
$
187,180,997
 
$
98,293,255
 
$
58,993,504
 
Cash
   
4,759,981
   
1,127,533
   
2,785,684
   
   
157,560
 
Receivables:
                               
Interest
   
2,656,736
   
3,095,301
   
2,150,108
   
1,119,601
   
768,624
 
Investments sold
   
   
4,926,070
   
4,750,000
   
1,000,000
   
 
Other assets
   
45,933
   
48,304
   
36,136
   
19,239
   
13,030
 
Total assets
   
249,720,678
   
254,840,993
   
196,902,925
   
100,432,095
   
59,932,718
 
Liabilities
                               
Cash overdraft
   
   
   
   
798,595
   
 
Floating rate obligations
   
   
1,000,000
   
   
1,540,000
   
1,005,000
 
Payables:
                               
Dividends
   
863,985
   
876,439
   
679,579
   
317,567
   
201,380
 
Investments purchased
   
   
   
1,575,686
   
   
 
Accrued expenses:
                               
Management fees
   
43,299
   
54,308
   
42,104
   
21,471
   
12,903
 
Trustees fees
   
50,243
   
52,774
   
38,690
   
19,099
   
11,854
 
Other
   
87,973
   
92,343
   
74,472
   
45,130
   
37,100
 
Total liabilities
   
1,045,500
   
2,075,864
   
2,410,531
   
2,741,862
   
1,268,237
 
Net assets
 
$
248,675,178
 
$
252,765,129
 
$
194,492,394
 
$
97,690,233
 
$
58,664,481
 
Shares outstanding
   
16,558,966
   
17,706,419
   
13,038,998
   
6,268,833
   
3,919,031
 
Net asset value per share outstanding
 
$
15.02
 
$
14.28
 
$
14.92
 
$
15.58
 
$
14.97
 
Net assets consist of:
                               
Shares, $.01 par value per share
 
$
165,590
 
$
177,064
 
$
130,390
 
$
62,688
 
$
39,190
 
Paid-in surplus
   
230,186,697
   
247,027,665
   
179,437,451
   
87,291,285
   
53,769,405
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
   
1,284,246
   
927,988
   
1,110,405
   
282,058
   
174,910
 
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
   
(7,203,472
)
 
(12,328,893
)
 
(2,841,327
)
 
(972,843
)
 
235,959
 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
24,242,117
   
16,961,305
   
16,655,475
   
11,027,045
   
4,445,017
 
Net assets
 
$
248,675,178
 
$
252,765,129
 
$
194,492,394
 
$
97,690,233
 
$
58,664,481
 
Authorized shares
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
48
 
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Statement of
   
Operations
 
 
Six Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
(Unaudited)
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
California
   
New York
 
   
Tax-Free
 
Tax-Free 2
 
Tax-Free 3
 
Select Tax-Free
 
Select Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Investment Income
 
$
6,279,218
 
$
6,252,701
 
$
4,769,807
 
$
2,368,764
 
$
1,392,674
 
Expenses
                               
Management fees
   
264,558
   
331,899
   
256,462
   
131,143
   
78,807
 
Shareholders servicing agent fees and expense
   
10,620
   
9,815
   
8,223
   
3,123
   
2,849
 
Interest expense on floating rate obligations
   
   
3,511
   
   
4,673
   
2,343
 
Custodian’s fees and expenses
   
23,111
   
23,865
   
18,037
   
11,115
   
7,681
 
Trustees fees and expenses
   
3,269
   
3,330
   
2,552
   
1,289
   
767
 
Professional fees
   
11,391
   
11,511
   
10,243
   
8,153
   
7,352
 
Shareholder reporting expenses
   
20,540
   
22,439
   
17,960
   
9,111
   
10,622
 
Stock exchange listing fees
   
4,257
   
4,231
   
4,235
   
4,227
   
4,227
 
Investor relations expense
   
14,843
   
15,340
   
11,277
   
5,119
   
3,407
 
Other expenses
   
7,399
   
7,658
   
4,560
   
4,758
   
4,163
 
Total expenses before custodian fee credit
   
359,988
   
433,599
   
333,549
   
182,711
   
122,218
 
Custodian fee credit
   
(3,272
)
 
(2,986
)
 
(3,476
)
 
(446
)
 
(409
)
Net expenses
   
356,716
   
430,613
   
330,073
   
182,265
   
121,809
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
5,922,502
   
5,822,088
   
4,439,734
   
2,186,499
   
1,270,865
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
                               
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
   
375,313
   
402,856
   
205,117
   
(259,609
)
 
62,419
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
   
7,254,829
   
6,251,528
   
6,009,858
   
3,436,088
   
1,414,974
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
   
7,630,142
   
6,654,384
   
6,214,975
   
3,176,479
   
1,477,393
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
 
$
13,552,644
 
$
12,476,472
 
$
10,654,709
 
$
5,362,978
 
$
2,748,258
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Statement of
   
Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
 
   
Select Tax-Free (NXP)
 
Select Tax-Free 2 (NXQ)
 
Select Tax-Free 3 (NXR)
 
     
Six Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Year
 
     
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
   
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
   
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
 
Operations
                                     
Net investment income (loss)
 
$
5,922,502
 
$
12,041,194
 
$
5,822,088
 
$
11,722,663
 
$
4,439,734
 
$
8,989,157
 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
   
375,313
   
(7,139,651
)
 
402,856
   
(10,714,709
)
 
205,117
   
(2,503,311
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
   
7,254,829
   
22,982,613
   
6,251,528
   
27,951,803
   
6,009,858
   
14,571,245
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
   
13,552,644
   
27,884,156
   
12,476,472
   
28,959,757
   
10,654,709
   
21,057,091
 
Distributions to Shareholders
                                     
From net investment income
   
(5,859,046
)
 
(11,856,344
)
 
(5,576,326
)
 
(11,255,497
)
 
(4,301,697
)
 
(8,498,394
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
   
   
   
(560,019
)
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders
   
(5,859,046
)
 
(11,856,344
)
 
(5,576,326
)
 
(11,255,497
)
 
(4,301,697
)
 
(9,058,413
)
Capital Share Transactions
                                     
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
290,195
   
395,626
   
80,896
   
64,229
   
129,433
   
165,224
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions
   
290,195
   
395,626
   
80,896
   
64,229
   
129,433
   
165,224
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
   
7,983,793
   
16,423,438
   
6,981,042
   
17,768,489
   
6,482,445
   
12,163,902
 
Net assets at the beginning of period
   
240,691,385
   
224,267,947
   
245,784,087
   
228,015,598
   
188,009,949
   
175,846,047
 
Net assets at the end of period
 
$
248,675,178
 
$
240,691,385
 
$
252,765,129
 
$
245,784,087
 
$
194,492,394
 
$
188,009,949
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period
 
$
1,284,246
 
$
1,220,790
 
$
927,988
 
$
682,226
 
$
1,110,405
 
$
972,368
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
50
 
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California Select Tax-Free (NXC)
 
New York Select Tax-Free (NXN)
 
     
Six Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Year
 
     
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
   
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
 
Operations
                         
Net investment income (loss)
 
$
2,186,499
 
$
4,370,484
 
$
1,270,865
 
$
2,583,551
 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
   
(259,609
)
 
(403,104
)
 
62,419
   
279,185
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
   
3,436,088
   
10,548,676
   
1,414,974
   
3,092,158
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
   
5,362,978
   
14,516,056
   
2,748,258
   
5,954,894
 
Distributions to Shareholders
                         
From net investment income
   
(2,143,633
)
 
(4,268,024
)
 
(1,281,124
)
 
(2,498,852
)
From accumulated net realized gains
   
   
   
   
 
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders
   
(2,143,633
)
 
(4,268,024
)
 
(1,281,124
)
 
(2,498,852
)
Capital Share Transactions
                         
Net proceeds from shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
23,823
   
   
27,204
   
8,959
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions
   
23,823
   
   
27,204
   
8,959
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
   
3,243,168
   
10,248,032
   
1,494,338
   
3,465,001
 
Net assets at the beginning of period
   
94,447,065
   
84,199,033
   
57,170,143
   
53,705,142
 
Net assets at the end of period
 
$
97,690,233
 
$
94,447,065
 
$
58,664,481
 
$
57,170,143
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at the end of period
 
$
282,058
 
$
239,192
 
$
174,910
 
$
185,169
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
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Financial
   
Highlights (Unaudited)
     
 
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

       
Investment Operations
 
Less Distributions
         
   
Beginning
Net Asset
Value
 
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
 
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Total
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
Capital
Gains
 
Total
 
Ending
Net
Asset
Value
 
Ending
Market
Value
 
Select Tax-Free (NXP)
                                               
Year Ended 3/31:
                                               
2013(d)
 
$
14.55
 
$
.36
 
$
.46
 
$
.82
 
$
(.35
)
$
 
$
(.35
)
$
15.02
 
$
16.06
 
2012
   
13.58
   
.73
   
.96
   
1.69
   
(.72
)
 
   
(.72
)
 
14.55
   
14.57
 
2011
   
14.19
   
.71
   
(.61
)
 
.10
   
(.71
)
 
   
(.71
)
 
13.58
   
13.25
 
2010
   
13.52
   
.73
   
.66
   
1.39
   
(.72
)
 
   
(.72
)
 
14.19
   
14.74
 
2009
   
14.30
   
.71
   
(.81
)
 
(.10
)
 
(.68
)
 
   
(.68
)
 
13.52
   
13.67
 
2008
   
14.72
   
.70
   
(.44
)
 
.26
   
(.68
)
 
   
(.68
)
 
14.30
   
14.24
 
                                                         
Select Tax-Free 2 (NXQ)
                                               
Year Ended 3/31:
                                               
2013(d)
   
13.89
   
.33
   
.38
   
.71
   
(.32
)
 
   
(.32
)
 
14.28
   
14.88
 
2012
   
12.89
   
.66
   
.98
   
1.64
   
(.64
)
 
   
(.64
)
 
13.89
   
13.63
 
2011
   
13.53
   
.64
   
(.61
)
 
.03
   
(.67
)
 
   
(.67
)
 
12.89
   
12.40
 
2010
   
12.63
   
.68
   
.89
   
1.57
   
(.67
)
 
   
(.67
)
 
13.53
   
13.81
 
2009
   
13.93
   
.67
   
(1.30
)
 
(.63
)
 
(.67
)
 
   
(.67
)
 
12.63
   
13.14
 
2008
   
14.60
   
.66
   
(.69
)
 
(.03
)
 
(.64
)
 
   
(.64
)
 
13.93
   
13.79
 
 
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Total Returns
     
Ratios to Average Net Assets(b)
     
 
Based on
Market
Value
(a)
Based on
Net
Asset
Value
(a)
Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
 
Expenses
(c)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
 
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
                                     
                                     
   
12.85
%
 
5.71
%
$
248,675
   
.29
%*
 
4.82
%*
 
12
%
   
15.72
   
12.72
   
240,691
   
.31
   
5.18
   
19
 
   
(5.40
)
 
.69
   
224,268
   
.32
   
5.05
   
6
 
   
13.45
   
10.45
   
233,869
   
.32
   
5.20
   
3
 
   
.89
   
(.65
)
 
222,114
   
.33
   
5.12
   
11
 
   
.61
   
1.83
   
234,494
   
.32
   
4.83
   
4
 
                                     
                                     
   
11.61
   
5.12
   
252,765
   
.35
 
4.65
 
11
 
   
15.32
   
12.97
   
245,784
   
.35
   
4.94
   
20
 
   
(5.56
)
 
.13
   
228,016
   
.39
   
4.81
   
6
 
   
10.45
   
12.62
   
239,100
   
.37
   
5.12
   
4
 
   
.24
   
(4.63
)
 
222,771
   
.39
   
5.08
   
6
 
   
2.69
   
(.24
)
 
245,244
   
.40
   
4.58
   
7
 
 
(a)
Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
 
 
Total Return Based on Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. 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 net asset value. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its net asset value), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
(b)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(c)
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities as follows:
 
Select Tax-Free (NXP)
       
Year Ended 3/31:
       
2013(d)
   
%
2012
   
 
2011
   
 
2010
   
 
2009
   
 
2008
   
 
         
Select Tax-Free 2 (NXQ)
       
Year Ended 3/31:
       
2013(d)
   
%***
2012
   
**
2011
   
 
2010
   
 
2009
   
.01
 
2008
   
.04
 
 
(d)
For the six months ended September 30, 2012.
*
Annualized.
**
Rounds to less than .01%.
***
Rounds to less than .01% annualized.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
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Financial
   
Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)
     
 
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

       
Investment Operations
 
Less Distributions
         
   
Beginning
Net Asset
Value
 
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
 
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Total
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
Capital
Gains
 
Total
 
Ending
Net
Asset
Value
 
Ending
Market
Value
 
Select Tax-Free 3 (NXR)
                                               
Year Ended 3/31:
                                               
2013(d)
 
$
14.43
 
$
.34
 
$
.48
 
$
.82
 
$
(.33
)
$
 
$
(.33
)
$
14.92
 
$
15.82
 
2012
   
13.51
   
.69
   
.92
   
1.61
   
(.65
)
 
(.04
)
 
(.69
)
 
14.43
   
14.34
 
2011
   
14.06
   
.66
   
(.57
)
 
.09
   
(.64
)
 
**   
(.64
)
 
13.51
   
13.03
 
2010
   
13.38
   
.67
   
.65
   
1.32
   
(.64
)
 
**   
(.64
)
 
14.06
   
14.22
 
2009
   
13.98
   
.66
   
(.62
)
 
.04
   
(.64
)
 
   
(.64
)
 
13.38
   
13.57
 
2008
   
14.42
   
.64
   
(.44
)
 
.20
   
(.64
)
 
   
(.64
)
 
13.98
   
13.75
 
                                                         
California Select Tax-Free (NXC)
                                         
Year Ended 3/31:
                                               
2013(d)
   
15.07
   
.35
   
.50
   
.85
   
(.34
)
 
   
(.34
)
 
15.58
   
15.98
 
2012
   
13.43
   
.70
   
1.62
   
2.32
   
(.68
)
 
   
(.68
)
 
15.07
   
14.80
 
2011
   
13.97
   
.68
   
(.55
)
 
.13
   
(.67
)
 
   
(.67
)
 
13.43
   
12.59
 
2010
   
13.24
   
.67
   
.73
   
1.40
   
(.67
)
 
   
(.67
)
 
13.97
   
13.08
 
2009
   
14.09
   
.66
   
(.84
)
 
(.18
)
 
(.67
)
 
   
(.67
)
 
13.24
   
12.00
 
2008
   
14.73
   
.66
   
(.65
)
 
.01
   
(.64
)
 
(.01
)
 
(.65
)
 
14.09
   
14.08
 
 
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Total Returns
     
Ratios to Average Net Assets(b)
     
 
Based on
Market
Value
(a)
Based on
Net
Asset
Value
(a)
Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
 
Expenses
(c)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
 
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
                                     
                                     
   
12.79
%
 
5.73
%
$
194,492
   
.35
%*
 
4.62
%*
 
17
%
   
15.69
   
12.23
   
188,010
   
.38
   
4.94
   
16
 
   
(3.98
)
 
.62
   
175,846
   
.37
   
4.75
   
4
 
   
9.70
   
10.05
   
182,779
   
.38
   
4.81
   
3
 
   
3.51
   
.34
   
173,678
   
.39
   
4.83
   
5
 
   
2.91
   
1.42
   
181,288
   
.38
   
4.49
   
2
 
                                     
                                     
   
10.40
   
5.70
   
97,690
   
.38
 
4.53
 
9
 
   
23.56
   
17.64
   
94,447
   
.42
   
4.87
   
11
 
   
1.18
   
.83
   
84,199
   
.38
   
4.89
   
8
 
   
14.71
   
10.71
   
87,548
   
.41
   
4.87
   
4
 
   
(10.34
)
 
(1.30
)
 
82,953
   
.43
   
4.85
   
12
 
   
3.68
   
.05
   
88,224
   
.44
   
4.52
   
8
 
 
(a)
Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
 
 
Total Return Based on Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. 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 net asset value. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its net asset value), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
(b)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(c)
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities as follows:
 
Select Tax-Free 3 (NXR)
       
Year Ended 3/31:
       
2013(d)
   
%
2012
   
 
2011
   
 
2010
   
 
2009
   
 
2008
   
.02
 
         
California Select Tax-Free (NXC)
       
Year Ended 3/31:
       
2013(d)
   
.01
%*
2012
   
.01
 
2011
   
.01
 
2010
   
.02
 
2009
   
.02
 
2008
   
.06
 
 
(d)
For the six months ended September 30, 2012.
*
Annualized.
**
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments
 
55

 
 

 

   
Financial
   
Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)
     
 
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

       
Investment Operations
 
Less Distributions
         
   
Beginning
Net Asset
Value
 
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
 
Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Total
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
Capital
Gains
 
Total
 
Ending
Net
Asset
Value
 
Ending
Market
Value
 
New York Select Tax-Free (NXN)
                                         
Year Ended 3/31:
                                               
2013(d)
 
$
14.59
 
$
.32
 
$
.39
 
$
.71
 
$
(.33
)
$
 
$
(.33
)
$
14.97
 
$
15.07
 
2012
   
13.71
   
.66
   
.86
   
1.52
   
(.64
)
 
   
(.64
)
 
14.59
   
14.10
 
2011
   
14.06
   
.64
   
(.38
)
 
.26
   
(.61
)
 
   
(.61
)
 
13.71
   
13.06
 
2010
   
13.37
   
.62
   
.68
   
1.30
   
(.61
)
 
   
(.61
)
 
14.06
   
13.80
 
2009
   
13.79
   
.62
   
(.43
)
 
.19
   
(.61
)
 
   
(.61
)
 
13.37
   
13.08
 
2008
   
14.28
   
.62
   
(.49
)
 
.13
   
(.61
)
 
(.01
)
 
(.62
)
 
13.79
   
13.79
 
 
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Total Returns
     
Ratios to Average Net Assets(b)
     
 
Based on
Market
Value
(a)
Based on
Net
Asset
Value
(a)
Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
 
Expenses
(c)
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
 
Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
                                     
                                     
   
9.27
%
 
4.89
%
$
58,664
   
.42
%*
 
4.38
%*
 
13
%
   
13.05
   
11.25
   
57,170
   
.50
   
4.62
   
19
 
   
(1.08
)
 
1.84
   
53,705
   
.41
   
4.55
   
3
 
   
10.31
   
9.89
   
55,007
   
.44
   
4.50
   
1
 
   
(.57
)
 
1.47
   
52,268
   
.47
   
4.57
   
1
 
   
2.06
   
.94
   
53,908
   
.46
   
4.35
   
20
 
 
(a)
Total Return Based on Market Value is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
 
 
Total Return Based on Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. 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 net asset value. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its net asset value), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.
(b)
Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.
(c)
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities as follows:
 
New York Select Tax-Free (NXN)
       
Year Ended 3/31:
       
2013(d)
   
.01
%*
2012
   
.01
 
2011
   
.01
 
2010
   
.02
 
2009
   
.02
 
2008
   
.03
 
 
(d)
For the six months ended September 30, 2012.
*
Annualized.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Notes to
   
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
 
General Information
The funds covered in this report and their corresponding New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) symbols are Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXP), Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (NXQ), Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 (NXR), Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXC) and Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXN) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as closed-end registered investment companies.
 
Each Fund seeks to provide current income and stable dividends, exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, where applicable, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a portfolio of municipal obligations.
 
Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
 
Investment Valuation
Prices of municipal bonds are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 for fair value measurement purposes. The pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer, or market activity, provided by Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”). These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.
 
Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Funds’ Board of Trustees or its designee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a pricing service is unable to provide a market price; securities whose trading has been formally suspended; debt securities that have gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; a security whose market price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of a Fund’s net asset value (as may be the case in non-U.S. markets on which the security is primarily traded) or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the pricing service, is not deemed to reflect the security’s fair value. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Funds’ Board of Trustees or its designee.
 
Refer to Footnote 2 – Fair Value Measurements for further details on the leveling of securities held by the Funds as of the end of the reporting period.
 
Investment Transactions
Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have instructed the
 
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custodian to earmark securities in the Funds’ portfolio with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments. At September 30, 2012, NXR had outstanding delayed delivery purchase commitments of $1,575,686. There were no such outstanding purchase commitments in any of the other Funds.
 
Investment Income
Investment income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also reflects paydown gains and losses, if any.
 
Professional Fees
Professional fees presented on the Statement of Operations consist of legal fees incurred in the normal course of operations, audit fees, tax consulting fees and, in some cases, workout expenditures. Workout expenditures are incurred in an attempt to protect or enhance an investment, or to pursue other claims or legal actions on behalf of Fund shareholders.
 
Income Taxes
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Furthermore, each Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.
 
For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities (i.e., generally the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Furthermore, management of the Funds is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income are declared monthly. Net realized capital gains and/or market discount from investment transactions, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.
 
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income, net realized capital gains and/or market discount, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
 
Inverse Floating Rate Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in inverse floating rate securities. An inverse floating rate security is created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. In turn, this trust (a) issues floating rate certificates, in face amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, that typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties, and (b) issues to a long-term investor (such as one of the Funds) an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) that represents all remaining or residual interest in the trust. The income received by the inverse floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the inverse floater holder bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk and also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. The price of an inverse floating rate security will be more volatile than that of the underlying bond because the interest rate is dependent on not only the fixed coupon rate of the underlying bond but also on the short-term interest paid on the floating rate certificates, and because the inverse floating rate security essentially bears the risk of loss of the greater face value of the underlying bond.
 
A Fund may purchase an inverse floating rate security in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited inverse floater”), or instead by first selling a fixed-rate bond to a broker-dealer for deposit into the special purpose trust and receiving in turn the residual interest in the trust (referred to as a “self-deposited inverse floater”). The inverse floater held by a Fund gives the Fund the right (a) to cause the holders of the floating rate certificates to tender their notes at par, and (b) to have the broker transfer the fixed-rate bond held by the trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the trust. An investment in an externally-deposited inverse floater is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” An investment in a self-deposited inverse floater is accounted for as a financing transaction. In such instances, a fixed-rate bond deposited into a special purpose trust is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund accounting for the short-term floating rate certificates issued by the trust as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of
 
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the underlying bond and the related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
During the six months ended September 30, 2012, each Fund invested in externally deposited inverse floaters and/or self-deposited inverse floaters.
 
Each Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse trust” or “credit recovery swap”) (such agreements referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”) with a broker-dealer by which a Fund agrees to reimburse the broker-dealer, in certain circumstances, for the difference between the liquidation value of the fixed-rate bond held by the trust and the liquidation value of the floating rate certificates issued by the trust plus any shortfalls in interest cash flows. Under these agreements, a Fund’s potential exposure to losses related to or on inverse floaters may increase beyond the value of a Fund’s inverse floater investments as a Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the floating rate certificates. At period end, any such shortfall is recognized as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
At September 30, 2012, each Fund’s maximum exposure to externally-deposited Recourse Trusts was as follows:
 
                       
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
2,000,000
 
 
The average floating rate obligations outstanding and average annual interest rate and fees related to self-deposited inverse floaters for the following Funds during the six months ended September 30, 2012, were as follows:
                     
           
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXQ
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Average floating rate obligations outstanding
 
$
1,000,000
 
$
1,540,000
 
$
1,005,000
 
Average annual interest rate and fees
   
.70
%
 
.61
%
 
.46
%
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments, including foreign currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts. Although the Funds are authorized to invest in such derivative instruments, and may do so in the future, they did not make any such investments during the six months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts, when applicable, expose a Fund to minimal counterparty credit risk as they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, which is counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
 
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the predetermined threshold amount.
 
Zero Coupon Securities
Each Fund is authorized to invest in zero coupon securities. A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.
 
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Custodian Fee Credit
Each Fund has an arrangement with the custodian bank whereby certain custodian fees and expenses are reduced by net credits earned on each Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. Such deposit arrangements are an alternative to overnight investments. Credits for cash balances may be offset by charges for any days on which a Fund overdraws its account at the custodian bank.
 
Indemnifications
Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.
 
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
 
2. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that the Funds 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 risks associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of each Fund’s fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:
                           
Select Tax-Free (NXP)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Long-Term Investments*:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
242,258,028
 
$
 
$
242,258,028
 
                           
Select Tax-Free 2 (NXQ)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Long-Term Investments*:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
245,643,785
 
$
 
$
245,643,785
 
                           
Select Tax-Free 3 (NXR)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Long-Term Investments*:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
187,180,997
 
$
 
$
187,180,997
 
                           
California Select Tax-Free (NXC)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Long-Term Investments*:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
98,293,255
 
$
 
$
98,293,255
 
                           
New York Select Tax-Free (NXN)
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Long-Term Investments*:
                         
Municipal Bonds
 
$
 
$
58,993,504
 
$
 
$
58,993,504
 
 
* Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry/state classifications.
 
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
 
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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.
 
3. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
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. The Funds did not invest in derivative instruments during the six months ended September 30, 2012.
 
4. Fund Shares
Since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, the Funds have not repurchased any of their outstanding shares. Transactions in shares were as follows:
                                       
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free (NXP)
   
Tax-Free 2 (NXQ)
   
Tax-Free 3 (NXR)
 
     
Six Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Year
 
     
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
     
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
   
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
   
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
 
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
   
19,636
   
27,913
   
5,706
   
4,774
   
8,824
   
11,716
 

                 
California Select
   
New York Select
 
                 
Tax-Free (NXC)
   
Tax-Free (NXN)
 
                 
Six Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Year
 
                 
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
                 
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
   
9/30/12
   
3/31/12
 
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of distributions
               
1,542
   
   
1,832
   
607
 
 
5. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments, where applicable) during the six months ended September 30, 2012, were as follows:
                                 
                       
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Purchases
 
$
27,764,903
 
$
25,467,493
 
$
31,104,979
 
$
9,501,419
 
$
8,341,034
 
Sales and maturities
   
29,774,250
   
28,934,250
   
31,574,225
   
8,327,415
   
7,400,664
 
 
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6. Income Tax Information
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset values of the Funds.
 
At September 30, 2012, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
                                 
                       
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Cost of investments
 
$
217,309,126
 
$
227,233,502
 
$
169,971,771
 
$
85,708,150
 
$
53,536,585
 
Gross unrealized:
                               
Appreciation
 
$
25,228,072
 
$
18,501,966
 
$
17,607,320
 
$
11,303,308
 
$
4,510,790
 
Depreciation
   
(279,170
)
 
(1,091,683
)
 
(398,094
)
 
(262,991
)
 
(55,038
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
 
$
24,948,902
 
$
17,410,283
 
$
17,209,226
 
$
11,040,317
 
$
4,455,752
 
 
Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid and taxable market discount, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of net assets at March 31, 2012, the Funds’ last tax year end, as follows:
                                 
                       
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Paid-in-surplus
 
$
(293
)
$
3,433
 
$
459
 
$
 
$
 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income
   
(24,482
)
 
(43,172
)
 
(16,790
)
 
(550
)
 
(4,027
)
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
   
24,775
   
39,739
   
16,331
   
550
   
4,027
 
 
The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at March 31, 2012, the Funds’ last tax year end, were as follows:
                                 
                       
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Undistributed net tax-exempt income*
 
$
1,435,740
 
$
1,198,377
 
$
1,277,071
 
$
588,588
 
$
386,521
 
Undistributed net ordinary income**
   
7,724
   
26,267
   
411
   
   
 
Undistributed net long-term capital gains
   
   
   
   
   
167,392
 
 
*
Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on March 1, 2012, paid on April 2, 2012.
**
Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds’ last tax year ended March 31, 2012, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
                                 
                       
California
   
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
 
(NXN
)
Distributions from net tax-exempt income
 
$
11,795,179
 
$
11,308,334
 
$
8,418,313
 
$
4,258,623
 
$
2,485,111
 
Distributions from net ordinary income **
   
59,504
   
   
60,476
   
   
 
Distributions from net long-term capital gains
   
   
   
559,452
   
   
 
 
**
Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.
 
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At March 31, 2012, the Funds’ last tax year end, the following Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. If not applied, the carryforwards will expire as follows:
                     
                 
California
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXC
)
Expiration:
                   
March 31, 2015
 
$
260,316
 
$
862,250
 
$
 
March 31, 2016
   
   
7,597
   
29,942
 
March 31, 2017
   
   
400,800
   
107,619
 
March 31, 2019
   
   
335,742
   
173,121
 
Total
 
$
260,316
 
$
1,606,389
 
$
310,682
 
 
During the Funds’ last tax year ended March 31, 2012, the following Funds utilized their capital loss carryforwards as follows:
                     
                 
New York
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXN
)
Utilized capital loss carryforwards
 
$
205,014
 
$
455,309
 
$
92,679
 
 
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), capital losses incurred by the Funds after December 31, 2010 will not be subject to expiration. Capital losses incurred that will be carried forward under the provisions of the Act are as follows:
 
     
California
 
     
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXC
)
Post-enactment losses:
       
Short-term
 
$
 
Long-term
   
148,537
 
 
The Funds have elected to defer losses incurred from November 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, the Funds’ last tax year end, in accordance with federal income tax rules. These losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the current fiscal year. The following Funds have elected to defer losses as follows:
                           
                       
California
 
     
Select
   
Select
   
Select
   
Select
 
     
Tax-Free
   
Tax-Free 2
   
Tax-Free 3
   
Tax-Free
 
     
(NXP
)
 
(NXQ
)
 
(NXR
)
 
(NXC
)
Post-October capital losses
 
$
7,319,890
 
$
11,130,279
 
$
3,046,588
 
$
254,017
 
Late-year ordinary losses
   
   
   
   
 
 
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund’s 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.
 
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The annual fund-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
     
Select Tax-Free 2 (NXQ)
     
Select Tax-Free 3 (NXR)
     
California Select Tax-Free (NXC)
 
Select Tax-Free (NXP)
New York Select Tax-Free (NXN)
Average Daily Managed Assets*
Fund-Level Fee Rate
Fund-Level Fee Rate
For the first $125 million
.0500
%
.1000
%
For the next $125 million
.0375
 
.0875
 
For the next $250 million
.0250
 
.0750
 
For the next $500 million
.0125
 
.0625
 
 
The annual complex-level fee for each Fund, payable monthly, is calculated according to the following schedule:
 
Complex-Level Managed Asset Breakpoint Level*
Effective Rate at Breakpoint Level
$55 billion
.2000
%
$56 billion
.1996
 
$57 billion
.1989
 
$60 billion
.1961
 
$63 billion
.1931
 
$66 billion
.1900
 
$71 billion
.1851
 
$76 billion
.1806
 
$80 billion
.1773
 
$91 billion
.1691
 
$125 billion
.1599
 
$200 billion
.1505
 
$250 billion
.1469
 
$300 billion
.1445
 
 
*
For the fund-level and complex-level fees, managed assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes the funds’ use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining managed assets in certain circumstances. The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily managed assets of all Nuveen Funds that constitute “eligible assets.” Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen Funds or assets in excess of $2 billion added to the Nuveen Fund complex in connection with the Adviser’s assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011. As of September 30, 2012, the complex-level fee rate for each of these Funds was .1695%.
 
The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Adviser is responsible for each Fund’s overall strategy and asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
 
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 Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
 
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Notes to
   
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
 
8. New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11 (“ASU No. 2011-11”) to enhance disclosures about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are subject to offsetting (“netting”) on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. This information will enable users of the entity’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the entity’s financial position. ASU No. 2011-11 is effective prospectively during interim or annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have to the financial statements amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
 
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Annual Investment Management
Agreement Approval Process (Unaudited)
 
The Board of Trustees (each, a “Board” and each Trustee, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, including the Board Members who are not parties to the Funds’ advisory or sub-advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any such parties (the “Independent Board Members”), is responsible for approving the advisory agreements (each, an “Investment Management Agreement”) between each Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (the “Advisor”) and the sub-advisory agreements (each, a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) (the Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to collectively as the “Advisory Agreements”) and their periodic continuation. Pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Board is required to consider the continuation of the Advisory Agreements on an annual basis. Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on May 21-23, 2012 (the “May Meeting”), the Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for the Funds for an additional one-year period.
 
In preparation for its considerations at the May Meeting, the Board requested and received extensive materials prepared in connection with the review of the Advisory Agreements. The materials provided a broad range of information regarding the Funds, the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor (the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor are collectively, the “Fund Advisers” and each, a “Fund Adviser”). As described in more detail below, the information provided included, among other things, a review of Fund performance, including Fund investment performance assessments against peer groups and appropriate benchmarks, a comparison of Fund fees and expenses relative to peers, a description and assessment of shareholder service levels for the Funds, a summary of the performance of certain service providers, a review of product initiatives and shareholder communications and an analysis of the Advisor’s profitability with comparisons to comparable peers in the managed fund business. As part of its annual review, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 18-19, 2012, to review the Funds’ investment performance and consider an analysis provided by the Advisor of the Sub-Advisor which generally evaluated the Sub-Advisor’s investment team, investment mandate, organizational structure and history, investment philosophy and process, performance of the applicable Fund, and significant changes to the foregoing. As a result of its review of the materials and discussions, the Board presented the Advisor with questions and the Advisor responded.
 
The materials and information prepared in connection with the annual review of the Advisory Agreements supplement the information and analysis provided to the Board
 
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during the year. In this regard, throughout the year, the Board, acting directly or through its committees, regularly reviews the performance and various services provided by the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor. The Board meets at least quarterly as well as at other times as the need arises. At its quarterly meetings, the Board reviews reports by the Advisor which include, among other things, Fund performance, a review of the investment teams and reports on compliance, regulatory matters and risk management. The Board also meets with key investment personnel managing the Fund portfolios during the year. In October 2011, the Board also created two new standing committees (the Open-end Fund Committee and the Closed-end Fund Committee) to assist the full Board in monitoring and gaining a deeper insight into the distinctive issues and business practices of open-end and closed-end funds.
 
In addition, the Board continues its program of seeking to have the Board Members or a subset thereof visit each sub-advisor to the Nuveen funds at least once over a multiple year rotation, meeting with key investment and business personnel. In this regard, the Board visited with the Sub-Advisor’s municipal team in Minneapolis in September 2011, and with the Sub-Advisor’s municipal team in Chicago in November 2011. Further, an ad hoc committee of the Board visited the then-current transfer agents of the Nuveen funds in 2011 and the audit committee of the Board visited the various pricing agents for the Nuveen funds in January 2012. The Board considers factors and information that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements at the meetings held throughout the year. Accordingly, the Board considers the information provided and knowledge gained at these meetings when performing its annual review of the Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members are assisted throughout the process by independent legal counsel who provided materials describing applicable law and the duties of directors or trustees in reviewing advisory contracts and met with the Independent Board Members in executive sessions without management present. In addition, it is important to recognize that the management arrangements for the Nuveen funds are the result of many years of review and discussion between the Independent Board Members and fund management and that the Board Members’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of fee arrangements and other factors developed in previous years.
 
The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to each Fund, including among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, (b) the investment performance of the Fund and Fund Advisers, (c) the advisory fees and costs of the services to be provided to the Fund and the profitability of the Fund Advisers, (d) the extent of any economies of scale, (e) any benefits derived by the Fund Advisers from the relationship with the Fund and (f) other factors. Each Board Member may have accorded different weight to the various factors in reaching his or her conclusions with respect to a Fund’s Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all important or controlling. The Independent Board Members’ considerations were instead based on a
 
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comprehensive consideration of all the information presented. The principal factors considered by the Board and its conclusions are described below.
 
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In considering renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members considered the nature, extent and quality of the Fund Adviser’s services, including advisory services and the resulting Fund performance and administrative services. The Independent Board Members further considered the overall reputation and capabilities of the Advisor and its affiliates, the commitment of the Advisor to provide high quality service to the Funds, their overall confidence in the Advisor’s integrity and the Advisor’s responsiveness to questions and concerns raised by them. The Independent Board Members reviewed materials outlining, among other things, the Fund Adviser’s organization and business; the types of services that the Fund Adviser or its affiliates provide to the Funds; the performance record of the applicable Fund (as described in further detail below); and any initiatives Nuveen had taken for the applicable fund product line.
 
In considering advisory services, the Board recognized that the Advisor provides various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services for the Funds and the Sub-Advisor generally provides the portfolio investment management services to the Funds. In reviewing the portfolio management services provided to each Fund, the Board reviewed the materials provided by the Nuveen Investment Services Oversight Team analyzing, among other things, the Sub-Advisor’s investment team and changes thereto, organization and history, assets under management, Fund objectives and mandate, the investment team’s philosophy and strategies in managing the Fund, developments affecting the Sub-Advisor or Fund and Fund performance. The Independent Board Members also reviewed portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate each Fund Adviser’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel, preserve stability, and reward performance but not provide an inappropriate incentive to take undue risks. In addition, the Board considered the Advisor’s execution of its oversight responsibilities over the Sub-Advisor. Given the importance of compliance, the Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s compliance program, including the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures; the resources dedicated to compliance; and the record of compliance with the policies and procedures.
 
In addition to advisory services, the Board considered the quality and extent of administrative and other non-investment advisory services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Funds, including product management, investment services (such as oversight of investment policies and procedures, risk management, and pricing), fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services and communications, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance, legal support, managing leverage and promoting an orderly secondary market for common shares. The Board further recognized Nuveen’s additional investments in personnel, including in compliance and risk management.
 
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In reviewing the services provided, the Board also reviewed materials describing various notable initiatives and projects the Advisor performed in connection with the closed-end fund product line. These initiatives included completion of the refinancing of auction rate preferred securities; efforts to eliminate product overlap with fund mergers; elimination of the insurance mandate on several funds; ongoing services to manage leverage that has become increasingly complex; continued secondary market offerings, share repurchases and other support initiatives for certain funds; and continued communications efforts with shareholders, fund analysts and financial advisers. With respect to the latter, the Independent Board Members noted Nuveen’s continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a comprehensive secondary market communication program designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. Nuveen’s support services included, among other things: continuing communications concerning the refinancing efforts related to auction rate preferred securities; supporting and promoting munifund term preferred shares (MTP) including by launching a microsite dedicated to MTP shares; sponsoring and participating in conferences; communicating with closed-end fund analysts covering the Nuveen funds throughout the year; providing marketing and product updates for the closed-end funds; and maintaining and enhancing a closed-end fund website.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.
 
B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed and considered the performance history of each Fund over various time periods. The Board reviewed, among other things, each Fund’s historic investment performance as well as information comparing the Fund’s performance information with that of other funds (the “Performance Peer Group”) based on data compiled by Nuveen that was provided by an independent provider of mutual fund data and with recognized and/or customized benchmarks (i.e., benchmarks derived from multiple recognized benchmarks).
 
The Board reviewed reports, including a comprehensive analysis of the Funds’ performance and the applicable investment team. In this regard, the Board reviewed each Fund’s total return information compared to its Performance Peer Group for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2011, as well as performance information reflecting the first quarter of 2012. In addition, the Board reviewed each Fund’s total return information compared to recognized and/or customized benchmarks for the quarter, one- and three-year periods ending December 31, 2011, as well as performance information reflecting the first quarter of 2012.
 
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The Independent Board Members also reviewed historic premium and discount levels, including a summary of actions taken to address or discuss other developments affecting the secondary market discounts of various funds. This information supplemented the fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings.
 
In reviewing performance comparison information, the Independent Board Members recognized that the usefulness of the comparisons of the performance of certain funds with the performance of their respective Performance Peer Group may be limited because the Performance Peer Group may not adequately represent the objectives and strategies of the applicable funds or may be limited in size or number. In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that the Performance Peer Group of each Fund was classified as having significant differences from the respective Fund based on various considerations such as special fund objectives, potential investable universe and the composition of the peer set (e.g., the number and size of competing funds and number of competing managers). The Independent Board Members also noted that the investment experience of a particular shareholder in the Nuveen funds will vary depending on when such shareholder invests in the applicable fund, the class held (if multiple classes are offered in a fund) and the performance of the fund (or respective class) during that shareholder’s investment period. In addition, although the performance below reflects the performance results for the time periods ending as of the most recent calendar year end (unless otherwise indicated), the Board also recognized that selecting a different ending time period may derive different results. Furthermore, while the Board is cognizant of the relevant performance of a fund’s peer set and/or benchmark(s), the Board evaluated fund performance in light of the respective fund’s investment objectives, investment parameters and guidelines and recognized that the objectives, investment parameters and guidelines of peers and/or benchmarks may differ to some extent, thereby resulting in differences in performance results. Nevertheless, with respect to any Nuveen funds that the Board considers to have underperformed their peers and/or benchmarks from time to time, the Board monitors such funds closely and considers any steps necessary or appropriate to address such issues.
 
As noted above, each Fund had significant differences from its respective Performance Peer Group. Therefore, the Independent Board Members considered the Funds’ performance compared to their benchmarks. In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that the Nuveen New York Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio and the Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio outperformed their respective benchmarks in the one- and three-year periods, while the Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio, the Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 and the Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3 underperformed their respective benchmarks in the one-and three-year periods, but outperformed their respective benchmarks in the first quarter of 2012.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s investment performance had been satisfactory.
 
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C.   Fees, Expenses and Profitability
 
1. Fees and Expenses
The Board evaluated the management fees and expenses of each Fund reviewing, among other things, such Fund’s gross management fees, net management fees and net expense ratios in absolute terms as well as compared to the fee and expenses of a comparable universe of funds provided by an independent fund data provider (the “Peer Universe”) and any expense limitations.
 
The Independent Board Members further reviewed the methodology regarding the construction of the applicable Peer Universe. In reviewing the comparisons of fee and expense information, the Independent Board Members took into account that in certain instances various factors such as: the limited size and particular composition of the Peer Universe (including the inclusion of other Nuveen funds in the peer set); expense anomalies; changes in the funds comprising the Peer Universe from year to year; levels of reimbursement or fee waivers; the timing of information used; the differences in the type and use of leverage; and differences in the states reflected in the Peer Universe may impact the comparative data, thereby limiting somewhat the ability to make a meaningful comparison with peers.
 
In reviewing the fee schedule for a Fund, the Independent Board Members also considered the fund-level and complex-wide breakpoint schedules (described in further detail below) and any fee waivers and reimbursements provided by Nuveen (applicable, in particular, for certain closed-end funds launched since 1999). In reviewing fees and expenses (excluding leverage costs and leveraged assets), the Board considered the expenses and fees to be higher if they were over 10 basis points higher, slightly higher if they were approximately 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. In reviewing the reports, the Board noted that the overwhelming majority of the Nuveen funds were at, close to or below their peer set average based on the net total expense ratio.
 
The Independent Board Members noted that the Funds each had net management fees and net expense ratios (including fee waivers and expense reimbursements) below their respective peer averages.
 
Based on their review of the fee and expense information provided, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s management fees were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.
 
2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
The Independent Board Members further reviewed information regarding the nature of services and range of fees offered by the Advisor to other clients, including municipal separately managed accounts and passively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) sub-advised by the Advisor. In evaluating the comparisons of fees, the Independent Board Members noted that the fee rates charged to the Funds and other clients vary, among other things, because of the different services involved
 
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and the additional regulatory and compliance requirements associated with registered investment companies, such as the Funds. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members considered the differences in the product types, including, but not limited to, the services provided, the structure and operations, product distribution and costs thereof, portfolio investment policies, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members noted, in particular, that the range of services provided to the Funds (as discussed above) is much more extensive than that provided to separately managed accounts. Given the inherent differences in the various products, particularly the extensive services provided to the Funds, the Independent Board Members believe such facts justify the different levels of fees.
 
In considering the fees of the Sub-Advisor, the Independent Board Members also considered the pricing schedule or fees that the Sub-Advisor charges for similar investment management services for other Nuveen funds, funds of other sponsors (if any), and other clients (such as retail and/or institutional managed accounts).
 
3. Profitability of Fund Advisers
In conjunction with their review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities and its financial condition. The Independent Board Members reviewed the revenues and expenses of Nuveen’s advisory activities for the last two calendar years, the allocation methodology used in preparing the profitability data and an analysis of the key drivers behind the changes in revenues and expenses that impacted profitability in 2011. The Independent Board Members noted this information supplemented the profitability information requested and received during the year to help keep them apprised of developments affecting profitability (such as changes in fee waivers and expense reimbursement commitments). In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that they have an Independent Board Member serve as a point person to review and keep them apprised of changes to the profitability analysis and/or methodologies during the year. The Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s revenues for advisory activities, expenses, and profit margin compared to that of various unaffiliated management firms with comparable assets under management (based on asset size and asset composition).
 
In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members recognized the Advisor’s continued investment in its business to enhance its services, including capital improvements to investment technology, updated compliance systems, and additional personnel in compliance, risk management, and product development as well as its ability to allocate resources to various areas of the Advisor as the need arises. In addition, in evaluating profitability, the Independent Board Members also recognized the subjective nature of determining profitability which may be affected by numerous factors including the allocation of expenses. Further, the Independent Board Members recognized the difficulties in making comparisons as the profitability of other advisers generally is not publicly available and the profitability information
 
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that is available for certain advisers or management firms may not be representative of the industry and may be affected by, among other things, the adviser’s particular business mix, capital costs, types of funds managed and expense allocations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Independent Board Members reviewed Nuveen’s methodology and assumptions for allocating expenses across product lines to determine profitability. In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members recognized Nuveen’s investment in its fund business. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the Advisor’s level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided.
 
With respect to sub-advisers affiliated with Nuveen, including the Sub-Advisor, the Independent Board Members reviewed the sub-adviser’s revenues, expenses and profitability margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities and the methodology used for allocating expenses among the internal sub-advisers. Based on their review, the Independent Board Members were satisfied that the Sub-Advisor’s level of profitability was reasonable in light of the services provided.
 
In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered other amounts paid to a Fund Adviser by the Funds as well as any indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements, if any) the Fund Adviser and its affiliates receive, or are expected to receive, that are directly attributable to the management of the Funds, if any. See Section E below for additional information on indirect benefits a Fund Adviser may receive as a result of its relationship with the Funds. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of each Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the respective Fund were reasonable.
 
D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
 
With respect to economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a fund being spread over a larger asset base, although economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. One method to help ensure the shareholders share in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Generally, management fees for funds in the Nuveen complex are comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component, subject to certain exceptions. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members reviewed and considered the applicable fund-level breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules that reduce advisory fees as asset levels increase. Further, the Independent Board Members noted that although closed-end funds may from time-to-time make additional share offerings, the growth of their assets will occur primarily through the appreciation of such funds’ investment portfolio.
 
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In addition to fund-level advisory fee breakpoints, the Board also considered the Funds’ complex-wide fee arrangement. Pursuant to the complex-wide fee arrangement, the fees of the funds in the Nuveen complex are generally reduced as the assets in the fund complex reach certain levels. The complex-wide fee arrangement seeks to provide the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total fund complex assets increase, even if assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have decreased. The approach reflects the notion that some of Nuveen’s costs are attributable to services provided to all its funds in the complex and therefore all funds benefit if these costs are spread over a larger asset base. In addition, with the acquisition of the funds previously advised by FAF Advisors, Inc., the Board noted that a portion of such funds’ assets at the time of acquisition were deemed eligible to be included in the complex-wide fee calculation in order to deliver fee savings to shareholders in the combined complex and such funds were subject to differing complex-level fee rates.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that the breakpoint schedules and complex-wide fee arrangement were acceptable and reflect economies of scale to be shared with shareholders when assets under management increase.
 
E. Indirect Benefits
In evaluating fees, the Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with each Fund. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered any revenues received by affiliates of the Advisor for serving as co-manager in initial public offerings of new closed-end funds as well as revenues received in connection with secondary offerings.
 
In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether the Fund Advisers received any benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby a portion of the commissions paid by a Fund for brokerage may be used to acquire research that may be useful to the Fund Adviser in managing the assets of the Funds and other clients. The Independent Board Members recognized that each Fund Adviser has the authority to pay a higher commission in return for brokerage and research services if it determines in good faith that the commission paid is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided and may benefit from such soft dollar arrangements. Similarly, the Board recognized that the research received pursuant to soft dollar arrangements by a Fund Adviser may also benefit a Fund and shareholders to the extent the research enhances the ability of the Fund Adviser to manage the Fund. The Independent Board Members noted that the Fund Advisers’ profitability may be somewhat lower if they did not receive the research services pursuant to the soft dollar arrangements and had to acquire such services directly.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Funds were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.
 
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F. Other Considerations
The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees are reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.
 
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Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.
 
Nuveen Closed-End Funds Automatic Reinvestment Plan
 
Your Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares.
 
By choosing to reinvest, you’ll be able to invest money regularly and automatically, and watch your investment grow through the power of compounding. Just like distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on distributions that are reinvested.
 
It is important to note that an automatic reinvestment plan does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect you against loss in a declining market.
 
Easy and convenient
 
To make recordkeeping easy and convenient, each month you’ll receive a statement showing your total distributions, the date of investment, the shares acquired and the price per share, and the total number of shares you own.
 
How shares are purchased
 
The shares you acquire by reinvesting will either be purchased on the open market or newly issued by the Fund. If the shares are trading at or above net asset value at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new shares at the greater of the net asset value or 95% of the then-current market price. If the shares are trading at less than net asset value, shares for your account will be purchased on the open market. If the Plan Agent begins purchasing Fund shares on the open market while shares are trading below net asset value, but the Fund’s shares subsequently trade at or above their net asset value before the Plan Agent is able to complete its purchases, the Plan Agent may cease open-market purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the distribution in newly-issued Fund shares at a price equal to the greater of the shares’ net asset value or 95% of the shares’ market value on the last business day immediately prior to the purchase date. Distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the distribution payment date. No interest will be paid on distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price per share may
 
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Easily and Conveniently (continued)
 
exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund. A pro rata portion of any applicable brokerage commissions on open market purchases will be paid by Plan participants. These commissions usually will be lower than those charged on individual transactions.
 
Flexible
 
You may change your distribution option or withdraw from the Plan at any time, should your needs or situation change.
 
You can reinvest whether your shares are registered in your name, or in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee. Ask your investment advisor if his or her firm will participate on your behalf. Participants whose shares are registered in the name of one firm may not be able to transfer the shares to another firm and continue to participate in the Plan.
 
The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Although the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants, there is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan at this time.
 
Call today to start reinvesting distributions
 
For more information on the Nuveen Automatic Reinvestment Plan or to enroll in or withdraw from the Plan, speak with your financial advisor or call us at (800) 257-8787.
 
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Glossary of Terms
Used in this Report
 
Auction Rate Bond: An auction rate bond is a security whose interest payments are adjusted periodically through an auction process, which process typically also serves as a means for buying and selling the bond. Auctions that fail to attract enough buyers for all the shares offered for sale are deemed to have “failed,” with current holders receiving a formula-based interest rate until the next scheduled auction.
   
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
   
Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a Fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the leverage (see below) effects of certain derivative investments in the Fund’s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any regulatory leverage.
   
Inverse Floating Rate Securities: Inverse floating rate securities, also known as inverse floaters or tender option bonds (TOBs), are created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. This trust, in turn, (a) issues floating rate certificates typically paying short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties in amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) issues an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) to an investor (such as a Fund) interested in gaining investment exposure to a long-term municipal bond. The income received by the holder of the inverse floater varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the holder of the inverse floater bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk. The holder of the inverse floater typically also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. Hence, an inverse floater essentially represents an investment in the underlying bond on a leveraged basis.
   
Leverage: Using borrowed money to invest in securities or other assets, seeking to increase the return of an investment or portfolio.
   
Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
 
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Glossary of Terms
Used in this Report (continued)
 
Lipper General and Insured Unleveraged Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
   
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
   
Market Yield (also known as Dividend Yield or Current Yield): An investment’s current annualized dividend divided by its current market price.
   
Net Asset Value (NAV): The net market value of all securities held in a portfolio.
   
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: The market value of one share of a mutual fund or closed-end fund. For a Fund, the NAV is calculated daily by taking the Fund’s total assets (securities, cash, and accrued earnings), subtracting the Fund’s liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
   
Pre-Refunding: Pre-Refunding, also known as advanced refundings or refinancings, is a procedure used by state and local governments to refinance municipal bonds to lower interest expenses. The issuer sells new bonds with a lower yield and uses the proceeds to buy U.S. Treasury securities, the interest from which is used to make payments on the higher-yielding bonds. Because of this collateral, pre-refunding generally raises a bond’s credit rating and thus its value.
   
Regulatory Leverage: Regulatory Leverage consists of preferred shares issued by or borrowings of a Fund. Both of these are part of a Fund’s capital structure. Regulatory leverage is sometimes referred to as “’40 Act Leverage” and is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
   
S&P California Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment grade California municipal bond market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
   
S&P Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment grade U.S. municipal bond market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
   
S&P New York Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment grade New York municipal bond market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
 
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Taxable-Equivalent Yield: The yield necessary from a fully taxable investment to equal, on an after-tax basis, the yield of a municipal bond investment.
   
Zero Coupon Bond: A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the bond comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the bond at issuance and the par value of the bond at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon bonds generally are more volatile than the market prices of bonds that pay interest periodically.
 
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Additional Fund Information
 
Board of Trustees
John P. Amboian
Robert P. Bremner
Jack B. Evans
William C. Hunter
David J. Kundert
William J. Schneider
Judith M. Stockdale
Carole E. Stone
Virginia L. Stringer
Terence J. Toth
 
Fund Manager
Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Custodian
State Street Bank
& Trust Company
Boston, MA
 
Transfer Agent and
Shareholder Services
State Street Bank
& Trust Company
Nuveen Funds
P.O. Box 43071
Providence, RI 02940-3071
(800) 257-8787
 
Legal Counsel
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Chicago, IL
 
Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, IL
 
Quarterly Portfolio of Investments and Proxy Voting Information
 
You may obtain (i) each Fund’s quarterly portfolio of investments, (ii) information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, and (iii) a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com.
 
You may also obtain this and other Fund information directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC may charge a copying fee for this information. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov or in person at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call the SEC at (202) 942-8090 for room hours and operation. You may also request Fund information by sending an e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC’s Public References Section at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549.
 
CEO Certification Disclosure
 
Each Fund’s Chief Executive Officer has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
 
Each Fund has filed with the SEC the certification of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
Share Information
 
Each Fund intends to repurchase shares of its own common stock in the future at such times and in such amounts as is deemed advisable. During the period covered by this report, the Funds did not repurchase any of their common shares.
 
Any future repurchases will be reported to shareholders in the next annual or semiannual report.
 
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Nuveen Investments:
Serving Investors for Generations
 
Since 1898, financial advisors and their clients have relied on Nuveen Investments to provide dependable investment solutions through continued adherence to proven, long-term investing principles. Today, we offer a range of high quality equity and fixed-income solutions designed to be integral components of a well-diversified core portfolio.
 
Focused on meeting investor needs.
Nuveen Investments provides high-quality investment services designed to help secure the long-term goals of institutional and individual investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them. Nuveen Investments markets a wide range of specialized investment solutions which provide investors access to capabilities of its high-quality boutique investment affiliates—Nuveen Asset Management, Symphony Asset Management, NWQ Investment Management Company, Santa Barbara Asset Management, Tradewinds Global Investors, Winslow Capital Management and Gresham Investment Management. In total, Nuveen Investments managed $220 billion as of September 30, 2012.
 
Find out how we can help you.
To learn more about how the products and services of Nuveen Investments may be able to help you meet your financial goals, talk to your financial advisor, or call us at (800) 257-8787. Please read the information provided carefully before you invest. Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment carefully. Where applicable, be sure to obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other relevant information. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your securities representative or Nuveen Investments, 333 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
 
Learn more about Nuveen Funds at: www.nuveen.com/cef
 
Distributed by
Nuveen Securities, LLC
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
www.nuveen.com
 
ESA-B-0912D

 
 

 
 
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

(a) See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.

(b) Not applicable.

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable.

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

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

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

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

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

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.

(a)(1)
Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable to this filing.

(a)(2)
A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) in the exact form set forth below: See Ex-99.CERT attached hereto.

(a)(3)
Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the  report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons: Not applicable.

(b)
If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)); Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference: See Ex-99.906 CERT attached hereto.


 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant) Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio

By (Signature and Title) /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy
Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary

Date: December 6, 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: December 6, 2012

By (Signature and Title) /s/ Stephen D. Foy
Stephen D. Foy
Vice President and Controller
 (principal financial officer)

Date: December 6, 2012