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

811-21333

 

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2

(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:

December 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

December 31, 2010

 

 

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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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 



Closed-End Funds

Nuveen Investments

Closed-End Funds

Seeks Attractive Distributions from a Portfolio of Preferred and Convertible Securities,
Domestic and Foreign Equities, and Debt Instruments

Annual Report

December 31, 2010

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund

JPC

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2

JQC



INVESTMENT ADVISER NAME CHANGE

Effective January 1, 2011, Nuveen Asset Management, the Funds' investment adviser, changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. ("Nuveen Fund Advisors"). Concurrently, Nuveen Fund Advisors formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, to house its portfolio management capabilities.

NUVEEN INVESTMENTS COMPLETES STRATEGIC COMBINATION WITH FAF ADVISORS

On December 31, 2010, Nuveen Investments completed the strategic combination between Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, the largest investment affiliate of Nuveen Investments, and FAF Advisors. As part of this transaction, U.S. Bancorp—the parent of FAF Advisors—received cash consideration and a 9.5% stake in Nuveen Investments in exchange for the long term investment business of FAF Advisors, including investment-management responsibilities for the non-money market mutual funds of the First American Funds family.

The approximately $27 billion of mutual fund and institutional assets managed by FAF Advisors, along with the investment professionals managing these assets and other key personnel, have become part of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. With these additions to Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, this affiliate now manages more than $100 billion of assets across a broad range of strategies from municipal and taxable fixed income to traditional and specialized equity investments.

This combination does not affect the investment objectives or strategies of the Funds in this report. Over time, Nuveen Investments expects that the combination will provide even more ways to meet the needs of investors who work with financial advisors and consultants by enhancing the multi-boutique model of Nuveen Investments, which also includes highly respected investment teams at HydePark, NWQ Investment Management, Santa Barbara Asset Management, Symphony Asset Management, Tradewinds Global Investors and Winslow Capital. Nuveen Investments managed approximately $195 billion of assets as of December 31, 2010.



Table of Contents

Chairman's Letter to Shareholders   4  
Portfolio Managers' Comments   5  
Common Share Distribution and Share Price Information   13  
Performance Overviews   16  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   18  
Portfolio of Investments   19  
Statement of Assets & Liabilities   78  
Statement of Operations   79  
Statement of Changes in Net Assets   80  
Statement of Cash Flows   81  
Financial Highlights   82  
Notes to Financial Statements   84  
Board Members & Officers   97  
Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process   103  
Reinvest Automatically Easily and Conveniently   111  
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report   113  
Other Useful Information   115  



Chairman's
Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholders,

The global economy recorded another year of recovery from the financial and economic crises of 2008, but many of the factors that caused the crises still weigh on the prospects for continued recovery. In the U.S., ongoing weakness in housing values is putting pressure on homeowners and mortgage lenders. Similarly, the strong earnings recovery for corporations and banks has not been translated into increased hiring or more active lending. In addition, media and analyst reports on the fiscal conditions of various state and local entities have raised concerns with some investors. Globally, deleveraging by private and public borrowers is inhibiting economic growth and this process is far from complete.

Encouragingly, a variety of constructive actions are being taken by governments around the world to stimulate further recovery. In the U.S., the recent passage of a stimulatory tax bill relieves some of the pressure on the Federal Reserve System to promote economic expansion through quantitative easing and offers the promise of faster economic growth. A number of European governments are undertaking programs that could significantly reduce their budget deficits. Governments across the emerging markets are implementing various steps to deal with global capital flows without undermining international trade and investment.

The success of these government actions could have an important impact on whether 2011 brings further economic recovery and financial market progress. One risk associated with the extraordinary efforts to strengthen U.S. economic growth is that the debt of the U.S. government will continue to grow to unprecedented levels. Another risk is that over time there could be upward pressures on asset values in the U.S. and abroad, because what happens in the U.S. impacts the rest of the world economy. We must hope that the progress made on the fiscal front in 2010 will continue into 2011. In this environment, your Nuveen investment team continues to seek sustainable investment opportunities and to remain alert to potential risks in a recovery still facing many headwinds. On your behalf, we monitor their activities to assure they maintain their investment disciplines.

As you will note elsewhere in this report, on January 1, 2011, Nuveen Investments completed the acquisition of FAF Advisors, Inc., the manager of the First American Funds. The acquisition adds highly respected and distinct investment teams to meet the needs of investors and their advisors and is designed to benefit all fund shareholders by creating a fund organization with the potential for further economies of scale and the ability to draw from even greater talent and expertise to meet these investor needs.

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 and Lead Independent Director
February 22, 2011

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Portfolio Managers' Comments

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.

Any reference to credit ratings for portfolio holdings denotes the highest rating assigned by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) such as Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch. AAA, AA, A and BBB ratings are investment grade; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D ratings are below investment grade. Holdings and ratings may change over time.

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund (JPC)
Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 (JQC)

These Funds are advised by Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc., which determines and oversees the Funds' asset allocations. Nuveen Fund Advisors uses a team of sub-advisers with specialties in different asset classes to manage the Funds' portfolios. These sub-advisers include Spectrum Asset Management, Inc., Symphony Asset Management, LLC, and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC. Symphony and Tradewinds are affiliates of Nuveen Investments.

Spectrum, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Principal Global Investors, LLC, manages the preferred securities positions within the income-oriented portion of each Fund's portfolio. Mark Lieb and Phil Jacoby, who have more than 50 years of combined experience in the preferred securities and other debt markets, lead the team at Spectrum.

Symphony has primary responsibility for investments in convertible, high yield and senior loan securities, and for domestic and international equity investments. The team at Symphony managing the convertible, high yield and senior loan portions of each portfolio is led by Gunther Stein, the firm's Chief Investment Officer, who has more than 20 years of investment management experience. The Symphony team responsible for managing domestic and international equity investments is led by Ross Sakamoto, who has more than 20 years of investment management experience. Ross took over the domestic equity investment duties from David Wang in June 2010, and international equity investment oversight from Eric Olson in July 2010.

Tradewinds invests its portion of each Fund's assets in global equities and manages the Funds' option strategy. The Tradewinds team is led by Dave Iben, who is Chief Investment Officer of that firm and has more than 25 years of investment management experience.

Here representatives from Spectrum, Symphony and Tradewinds talk about general economic and market conditions, their management strategies and the performance of both Funds for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2010.

What were the general market conditions during the reporting period ending December 31, 2010?

During this reporting period, the U.S. economy remained under considerable stress, and both the Federal Reserve and the federal government continued their efforts to improve the overall economic environment. For its part, the Fed held the benchmark fed funds rate in a target range of zero to 0.25% after cutting it to this record low level in December 2008. At its September 2010 meeting, the central bank renewed its commitment to keep the fed funds rate at "exceptionally low levels" for an "extended period." The Fed also stated that

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it was "prepared to take further policy actions as needed" to support economic recovery. The federal government continued to focus on implementing the economic stimulus package passed early in 2009 that was intended to provide job creation, tax relief, fiscal assistance to state and local governments, and expand unemployment benefits and other federal social welfare programs. Cognizant of the fragility of the financial system, in the fall of 2010 the Federal Reserve announced a second round of quantitative easing designed to help stimulate increased economic growth.

Nearly all recent U.S. indicators of production, spending, and labor market activity have pointed toward an acceleration in economic growth. At the same time, inflation remained relatively tame, as the Consumer Price Index rose just 1.5% year-over-year as of December 31, 2010. However, unemployment remained at historically high levels. As of December 2010, the national unemployment rate was 9.4%. In addition, the housing market continued to show signs of weakness with the average home price in the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Index of 20 large metro areas falling 1.6% over the twelve months ended November 2010 (the latest available figures at the time this report was prepared).

Overall, the U.S. stock market performed well during the twelve-month period, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 14%, the S&P 500 Index advancing 15% and the NASDAQ-100 Index gaining 19%. Looking overseas, Europe's central bankers announced a $1 trillion bailout package to contain the situation with Greece and possibly help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Ireland. Ireland subsequently applied for a bailout to rescue its banking system.

The liquidity environment for credit improved as the period progressed despite macro concerns about several European countries. An accommodative central bank policy in the United States and in Europe fostered declining volatility in the equity markets—supportive earnings were a byproduct of adequate fiscal and monetary support. Preferred securities, in particular, did well against a good fundamental backdrop and a lower interest rate trend over the period. Global bank capital improvement was a very strong theme for the improving credit environment of financial institutions. Bank capital reform led the headlines with new rules coming from the Basel Committee on Banking that will seek to forestall future financial shocks and broaden credit support in the industry. As a result, the structure of the preferred market will be changing with newer, more equity-like hybrids (i.e., higher yielding preferred securities) that will replace existing structures as they are retired. Rating agency changes in equity credit analysis have also helped to increase the likelihood of tenders and early retirement of some preferred securities. Consequently, the hybrid preferred securities market experienced a number of tender events from issuers, which have led to better prices and are leading to expectations for a generally lower volatility environment for preferred securities going forward.

The senior loan market represented an attractive asset class in 2010, driven by a strong risk-return relationship featuring interest income and principal appreciation from secured positions in the capital structure. Further, a recovering primary market generated more new loan deals than 2008 and 2009 combined, allowing companies to refinance debt and extend loan maturities while offering investors attractive terms. Fundamentals on the year were positively demonstrated by a significant decline in

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defaults and decreased corporate leverage with improved corporate earnings. For example, leveraged loans finished 2010 at a 2.58% default rate, according to Credit Suisse, compared with 2009 defaults of 9.58%. Similarly, Credit Suisse reported that high yield bonds experienced a significant improving default environment, finishing 2010 with defaults of 1.51% compared to 2009 defaults of 9.36%. An improving leveraged loan and high yield primary market enabled companies to refinance deals and extend maturities.

Convertibles benefited from a both a rally in equities and credit spread tightening, with the S&P 500 Index returning 15% and high yield spreads tightening 80 basis points during the period, according to JPMorgan Chase. The investor composition of the convertible market remained healthy with an even participation split between arbitrage investors and fundamental/outright investors, which continued to keep concentration risk low.

Global equity markets continued their upward trajectory through the end of 2010. In U.S. dollar terms, equity markets in the larger developed economies, namely Japan and the U.S., were the best performers, while the major European equity markets posted negative returns. The U.S. currency rallied against the euro and the British pound as concerns over sovereign debt defaults in Europe increased. Emerging market equity returns lagged their developed market brethren. In the second quarter of 2010, risk aversion returned with a vengeance as investors fled to the perceived safety of debt. The major market indices suffered their worst declines since early 2009 and volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, rose. Hard commodity prices also declined, led by copper, oil and zinc, on the perception that global domestic growth would slow and that supplies were adequate. On the other hand, precious metals gained favor among investors as a haven from volatility and a hedge against anticipated inflationary pressures emerging from loose monetary and fiscal policies. Global equity markets rebounded strongly in the third quarter with the MSCI All Country World Index posting one of its best returns for the past decade. While there was evidence of improving economic fundamentals and higher than expected earnings results, there were continued concerns over government debt, currency devaluations, and questions regarding the global banking system. The equity rally continued into the fourth quarter.

What key strategies were used to manage the Funds during this reporting period?

Within the preferred securities portion of both Funds' portfolios, changes in capital rules driven by the Basel Committee on Banking, the Dodd-Frank Act, and equity credit reductions on enhanced equity hybrid structures helped to drive hybrid prices higher against a generally favorable fundamental backdrop of earnings gains and liquidity improvements. We traded for longer call optionality in an effort to proactively protect the income objective. We also sold higher priced structures and switched into lower dollar priced structures in order to allow for more capital appreciation without sacrificing income. We sold foreign bank paper that had little upside left due to structural features and re-balanced into paper that we believe will perform well in the insurance sectors. Overall, our allocation went up in $1000 par capital securities because of our desire to emphasize certain structural benefits that are more prevalent in capital securities than in the more individual oriented $25 par market.

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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 Fund in this report.

1.  Comparative Benchmark performance is a blended return consisting of: 1) 27.5% of the Merrill Lynch Preferred Stock Hybrid Securities Index, an unmanaged index of investment-grade, exchange traded preferred issues with outstanding market values of at least $100 million and at least one year to maturity. 2) 22.5% of the Barclays Capital Tier 1 Capital Securities Index, an unmanaged index that includes securities that can generally be viewed as hybrid fixed-income securities that either receive regulatory capital treatment or a degree of "equity credit" from a rating agency. 3) 10.0% of the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. 4) 10.0% of the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada. 5) 10.0% of the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index), a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. 6) 6.7% of the Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertibles Index consisting of approximately 595 securities with par value greater than $50 million that were issued by U.S. companies or non-U.S. based issuers that have a significant business presence in the U.S. 7) 6.7% of the CSFB High Yield Index, which includes approximately $515 billion of $U.S.-denominated high yield debt with a minimum of $75 million in par value and at least one rating below investment-grade. 8) 6.6% of the CSFB Leverage Loan Index, which includes approximately $611 billion of $U.S.-denominated Leveraged Loans at least one rating below investment-grade. Benchmark returns do not include the effects of any sales charges or management fees. It is not possible to invest directly in this benchmark.

2.  The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes all investment-grade, publicly issued, fixed-rate, dollar denominated, nonconvertible debt issues and commercial mortgage backed securities with maturities of at least one year and outstanding par values of $150 million or more. Index returns do not include the effects of any sales charges or management fees. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

In the senior loan and other debt portion of each Fund's portfolio, we focused on macro, technical, and fundamental factors. We maintained a neutral weighting between loans, high yield, and convertibles for the period, as each asset class benefited from relative market conditions. Our focus was on asset-rich, cyclical credits that would benefit from the improving fundamental and technical environments for the period. In addition, we focused on high quality new issues in the loan and high yield markets that came to market with attractive yields and terms after minimal issuance in the prior year.

In the core domestic and international equity portion of each Fund's portfolio that is managed by Symphony, we used both quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate opportunities. The quantitative screening process served as the starting point for decision-making, with the qualitative process then providing a systematic way of researching companies from a broad perspective, as fundamental analysts actively sought catalysts that we believed would drive upside price movements. Symphony uses a "bottom-up" approach to stock picking, seeking to maximize return per unit of risk while obeying limits on position size, industry weights, beta, and other portfolio constraints. Quantitative tools provide the risk diagnostic measurements which guide these limits and keep forecasted risk within acceptable tolerances. The overall result is an investment process which is disciplined, repeatable, and what we think blends the most effective elements of both quantitative and qualitative investing.

For the global equity portion of each portfolio managed by Tradewinds, our basic investment philosophy continued to focus on buying good or improving business franchises around the globe whose securities were selling below their intrinsic value, maintaining a disciplined, opportunistic investing approach in this unique environment. We found that the best value opportunities were in the securities of those businesses that were the most leveraged to the growth of the global economy. We continued to like the materials, food, agriculture and energy sectors, which benefit from increased global demand, while we remained significantly underweight in the financials sector. During the period we maintained both our long and short equity exposures, and continued to write covered calls on selected long equity positions to enhance yield and expected total return.

For each Fund's option strategy we were writing covered call options on individual stocks held in the Fund's portfolio of investments to enhance returns while foregoing some upside potential, and bought put options on a single stock to benefit in the event its price declines.

How did the Funds perform over the reporting period?

The performance of JPC and JQC, as well as a comparative benchmark and a general market index, is presented in the accompanying table.

Average Annual Total Return on Common Share Net Asset Value

For periods ended 12/31/10

    1-Year   5-Year  
JPC     21.06 %     1.05 %  
JQC     21.02 %     1.92 %  
Comparative Benchmark1     14.29 %     3.27 %  
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2     6.56 %     5.80 %  

 

For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2010, the total return on Common share net asset value (NAV) for both Funds outperformed the comparative benchmark and the general market index.

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Among the largest positive contributors in the preferred securities portion of both Funds over the period were Wachovia Bank, Deutsche Bank and ING. In general, the U.S. bank trust preferred sector benefited the performance of both Funds as a number of market observers believed that banks are likely to be gradually redeeming their preferred securities in response to certain provisions in the recently enacted financial sector reform bill. The main performance detractors for the Funds were AXA Insurance, Lloyd's Capital, Bank of America and HSBC Upper Tier 2 Floaters.

The senior loan and high yield sleeves of both Funds performed well relative to the broader credit market. Each Fund's exposure to relatively volatile, cyclical credits backed by significant tangible assets benefited performance for the period. Within loans and high yield, names like LNR Property and Greenbrier Companies generated returns through both significant price appreciation and interest income. For convertibles, more price volatile names like Pioneer Natural Resources and EMC Corporation contributed to performance. For all these examples, businesses benefited from improved fundamental and technical environments and improved valuation of each firm's assets.

Performance was constrained by each Fund's portfolio of higher quality assets, many of which are critical to maintaining an acceptable risk profile. These higher quality names underperformed riskier assets, which benefited from greater relative price appreciation over the course of the year stemming from improved fundamental and strong technical environments.

The core domestic equities portion of each Fund managed by Symphony outpaced the Russell 3000 Index during the period. We remained invested in companies that have experienced significant earnings leverage as revenues have continued to rebound following the recent recession. Looking at the market generally, as represented by the Russell 3000 Index, more volatile sectors like consumer discretionary and industrials held up the best, gaining 29.9% and 27.5% respectively. More defensive sectors like healthcare and utilities lagged the market, but still gained 5.4% and 7.7% respectively.

Relative to the Russell 3000 Index, the equity portion of the Funds benefited modestly from a slight overweight to the materials sector and a slight underweight of the financials sector. On the other hand, the Funds were negatively impacted by a modest underweight in the energy sector and overweight in consumer staples. Stock selection added to each Fund's return in most sectors, with the best selection coming in the consumer discretionary and materials sectors. Selection in the utilities and financials sectors detracted from performance. The worst performers were Western Digital, a hard drive manufacturer, and steel producer United States Steel Corporation. The best performers were Netflix, an online movie rental company, and Walter Energy, a producer of metallurgical coal.

In the global equity sleeve of the Funds managed by Tradewinds, each Fund's top long equity performer was a position in NovaGold Resources Incorporated, a member of the materials sector. In early January 2009, the Funds participated in a private placement of NovaGold Resources Incorporated units, which consisted of both equity shares and warrants to purchase additional equity shares at a price of $1.50 USD. NovaGold, a junior gold company, which focuses on gold exploration, development, and mining, benefited as the price of gold reached over $1,400 per ounce during 2010. The company's common equity share price appreciated more than 200% during the calendar year.

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Another significant contributor to performance was Cameco Corporation, another member of the materials sector. Cameco is the world's largest listed uranium producer and owns a significant interest in Cigar Lake, one of the largest underdeveloped uranium mines located in the northern Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. Uranium, a formerly out-of-favor commodity, has begun to elicit much more market appreciation as spot prices, which were weak during the first part of the year, started to recover in the second half of 2010.

The worst detractor from performance among the assets managed by Tradewinds during the period was Thales S.A., a French manufacturer of aerospace systems and industrial electronics products. The company underperformed due to a bloated cost structure and disparate non-core businesses. While the company still needs to adjust its cost structure, we are still attracted to its valuation and long-term fundamentals as a European leader and a top global defense electronics company.

Another detractor from performance was BP PLC, the largest oil and gas producer in the United States and fourth largest oil producer in the world. BP's share price declined significantly post the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and subsequent oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico, and troughed at the end of June 2010. The stock price rallied throughout the third and fourth quarters as the probability of a worst case scenario declined following successful subsea containment operations. The company underwent a material change in top management and organizational restructuring. The company also divested some of its assets to help meet its financial obligations arising from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. While we believe that BP continues to trade at a significant discount to the value of its assets, it will take some time for the company to regain the trust of its partners, contractors, and the market. While we opportunistically increased our position near the bottom, we have since trimmed our position at recent highs.

In the international equity portion of the portfolio managed by Symphony, the Funds benefited from stock selection in Europe as well as our positions in regions outside the MSCI EAFE benchmark. Our top three performers were Umicore, Jeronimo Martins, and DnB NOR. Our holdings in Canada and Latin America contributed positively as well. For sector allocation, our energy overweight and utilities underweight added to performance, while our information technology overweight hurt performance. Our underweight positions in Royal Dutch Shell, Siemens, and BP also adversely affected relative performance. Given our underweight position in Japan, the strong rise in Japanese yen against the dollar was also a drag on relative performance. Overall, our emphasis on selecting companies with good growth characteristics and sound fundamentals drove outperformance in this period.

Each Fund's overall short equity positions detracted from performance for the period. Among the bucket of short equities, Strayer Education Incorporated contributed most to absolute performance, however, its gains were more than offset by the position in AutoZone Incorporated.

Our covered call writing strategy also detracted from both Fund's performance as stock prices rallied in excess of strike prices. However, given the uncertainty in the future direction of the global markets and the large market rebound, we will continue to utilize this strategy.

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IMPACT OF THE FUNDS' LEVERAGE STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE

One important factor impacting the return of the Funds relative to the comparative indexes was the Funds' use of financial leverage through the use of bank borrowings. The Funds use leverage because their managers believe that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income and total return for common shareholders. However, use of leverage also can expose common shareholders to additional volatility. For example, as the prices of securities held by a Fund decline, the negative impact of these valuation changes on common share net asset value and common shareholder total return is magnified by the use of leverage. Conversely, leverage may enhance common share returns during periods when the prices of securities held by a Fund generally are rising. Leverage made a positive contribution to the performance of the Funds over this reporting period.

RECENT EVENTS CONCERNING THE FUNDS' REDEMPTION OF AUCTION RATE PREFERRED SHARES

Shortly after their inceptions, the Funds issued auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) to create financial leverage. As noted in past shareholder reports, the weekly auctions for those ARPS began in February 2008 to consistently fail, causing the Funds to pay the so-called "maximum rate" to ARPS shareholders under the terms of the ARPS in the Funds' charter documents. The Funds redeemed their ARPS at par in 2009 and since then have relied upon bank borrowings to create financial leverage.

During 2010, certain Nuveen leveraged closed-end funds (including these Funds) received a demand letter from a law firm on behalf of purported holders of common shares of each such fund, alleging that Nuveen and the funds' officers and Board of Directors/Trustees breached their fiduciary duties related to the redemption at par of the funds' ARPS. In response, the Board established an ad hoc Demand Committee consisting of certain of its disinterested and independent Board members to investigate the claims. The Demand Committee retained independent counsel to assist it in conducting an extensive investigation. Based upon its investigation, the Demand Committee found that it was not in the best interests of each fund or its shareholders to take the actions suggested in the demand letters, and recommended that the full Board reject the demands made in the demand letters. After reviewing the findings and recommendation of the Demand Committee, the full Board of each fund unanimously adopted the Demand Committee's recommendation.

Subsequently, the funds that received demand letters (including these Funds) were named in a consolidated complaint as nominal defendants in a putative shareholder derivative action captioned Martin Safier, et al. v. Nuveen Asset Management, et al. that was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division (the "Cook County Chancery Court") on February 18, 2011 (the "Complaint"). The Complaint, filed on behalf of purported holders of each fund's common shares, also name Nuveen Asset Management as a defendant, together with current and former Officers and interested Director/Trustees of each of the funds (together with the nominal defendants, collectively, the "Defendants"). The Complaint contains the same basic allegations contained in the demand letters. The suits seek a declaration that the Defendants have breached

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their fiduciary duties, an order directing the Defendants not to redeem any ARPS at their liquidation value using fund assets, indeterminate monetary damages in favor of the funds and an award of plaintiffs' costs and disbursements in pursuing the action. Nuveen Asset Management believes that the Complaint is without merit, and intends to defend vigorously against these charges.

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Common Share Distribution
and Share Price Information

The following information regarding your Fund's distributions is current as of December 31, 2010, and likely will vary over time based on the Fund's investment activities and portfolio investment value changes.

During the twelve-month reporting period, the Funds did not make any changes to their quarterly distribution to common shareholders. Some of the important factors affecting the amount and composition of these distributions are summarized below.

The Funds employ financial leverage through the use of bank borrowings. Financial leverage provides the potential for higher earnings (net investment income), total returns and distributions over time, but—as noted earlier—also increases the variability of common shareholders' net asset value per share in response to changing market conditions.

Each Fund has a managed distribution program. The goal of this program is to provide common shareholders with relatively consistent and predictable cash flow by systematically converting the Fund's expected long-term return potential into regular distributions. As a result, regular common share distributions throughout the year are likely to include a portion of expected long-term gains (both realized and unrealized), along with net investment income.

Important points to understand about the managed distribution program are:

•  Each Fund seeks to establish a relatively stable common share distribution rate that roughly corresponds to the projected total return from its investment strategy over an extended period of time. However, you should not draw any conclusions about a Fund's past or future investment performance from its current distribution rate.

•  Actual common share returns will differ from projected long-term returns (and therefore a Fund's distribution rate), at least over shorter time periods. Over a specific timeframe, the difference between actual returns and total distributions will be reflected in an increasing (returns exceed distributions) or a decreasing (distributions exceed returns) Fund net asset value.

•  Each distribution is expected to be paid from some or all of the following sources:

•  net investment income (regular interest and dividends),

•  realized capital gains, and

•  unrealized gains, or, in certain cases, a return of principal (non-taxable distributions).

•  A non-taxable distribution is a payment of a portion of a Fund's capital. When a Fund's returns exceed distributions, it may represent portfolio gains generated, but not realized as a taxable capital gain. In periods when a Fund's returns fall short of distributions, the shortfall will represent a portion of your original principal, unless the shortfall

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is offset during other time periods over the life of your investment (previous or subsequent) when a Fund's total return exceeds distributions.

•  Because distribution source estimates are updated during the year based on a Fund's performance and forecast for its current fiscal year (which is the calendar year for each Fund), estimates on the nature of your distributions provided at the time distributions are paid may differ from both the tax information reported to you in your Fund's IRS Form 1099 statement provided at year end, as well as the ultimate economic sources of distributions over the life of your investment.

The following table provides information regarding each Fund's common share distributions and total return performance for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010. This information is intended to help you better understand whether the Fund's returns for the specified time period were sufficient to meet each Fund's distributions.

As of 12/31/10 (Common Shares)   JPC   JQC  
Inception date   3/26/03   6/25/03  
Calendar year ended December 31, 2010:  
Per share distribution:  
From net investment income   $ 0.57     $ 0.60    
From long-term capital gains     0.00       0.00    
From short-term capital gains     0.00       0.00    
Return of capital     0.11       0.10    
Total per share distribution   $ 0.68     $ 0.70    
Distribution rate on NAV     7.07 %     6.91 %  
Average annual total returns:  
1-Year on NAV     21.06 %     21.02 %  
5-Year on NAV     1.05 %     1.92 %  
Since inception on NAV     3.72 %     3.80 %  

 

Common Share Repurchases and Share Price Information

As of December 31, 2010, and since the inception of the Funds' repurchase program, the Funds have cumulatively repurchased and retired shares of their common stock as shown in the accompanying table.

Fund   Common Shares
Repurchased and Retired
  % of Outstanding
Common Shares
 
JPC     2,123,250       2.2 %  
JQC     3,419,395       2.5 %  

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During the twelve-month reporting period, the Funds' common shares were repurchased and retired at a weighted average price and a weighted average discount per common share as shown in the accompanying table.

Fund   Common Shares
Repurchased and Retired
  Weighted Average Price
Per Common Share
Repurchased and Retired
  Weighted Average Discount
Per Common Share
Repurchased and Retired
 
JPC     485,500     $ 7.77       14.20 %  
JQC     999,820     $ 8.18       14.30 %  

 

At December 31, 2010, the Funds' common share prices were trading at (–) discounts to their common share NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.

Fund   12/31/10
(–) Discount
  Twelve-Month
Average
(–) Discount
 
JPC     -13.20 %     -12.16 %  
JQC     -13.13 %     -12.72 %  

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Fund Snapshot

Common Share Price   $ 8.35    
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)   $ 9.62    
Premium/(Discount) to NAV     -13.20 %  
Current Distribution Rate1      8.14 %  
Net Assets Applicable to Common
Shares ($000)
  $ 938,844    

 

Average Annual Total Return

(Inception 3/26/03)

    On Share Price   On NAV  
1-Year     21.28 %     21.06 %  
5-Year     2.90 %     1.05 %  
Since Inception     2.27 %     3.72 %  

 

Portfolio Composition

(as a % of total investments)2,4

Commercial Banks     13.6 %  
Insurance     13.4 %  
Real Estate     8.3 %  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     5.6 %  
Media     5.4 %  
Diversified Financial Services     3.9 %  
Metals & Mining     3.5 %  
Capital Markets     3.2 %  
Pharmaceuticals     2.2 %  
Diversified Telecommunication Services     2.2 %  
Food Products     2.2 %  
Health Care Providers & Services     2.0 %  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     1.7 %  
Communications Equipment     1.5 %  
Semiconductors & Equipment     1.3 %  
Energy Equipment & Services     1.3 %  
IT Services     1.3 %  
Aerospace & Defense     1.2 %  
Chemicals     1.2 %  
Multi-Utilities     1.2 %  
Short-Term Investments     4.0 %  
Other     19.8 %  

 

Country Allocation

(as a % of total investments)2,4

United States     70.7 %  
Canada     4.4 %  
United Kingdom     4.3 %  
Netherlands     3.4 %  
Bermuda     3.0 %  
France     2.4 %  
Japan     2.0 %  
Other     9.8 %  

 

Top Five Issuers

(as a % of total investments)3,4

Wachovia Corporation     1.9 %  
Deutsche Bank AG     1.8 %  
Union Planters Corporation     1.4 %  
Partners Re Limited     1.4 %  
Commonwealth REIT     1.3 %  

JPC

Performance

OVERVIEW

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund

  as of December 31, 2010

Portfolio Allocation (as a % of total investments)2,4

2009-2010 Distributions Per Common Share

Common Share Price Performance — Weekly Closing Price

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 Current Distribution Rate is based on the Fund's current annualized quarterly distribution divided by the Fund's current market price. The Fund's quarterly distributions to its shareholders may be comprised of ordinary income, net realized capital gains and, if at the end of the calendar year the Fund's cumulative net ordinary income and net realized gains are less than the amount of the Fund's distributions, a return of capital for tax purposes.

2 Excluding common stocks sold short and investments in derivatives.

3 Excluding short-term investments, common stocks sold short and investments in derivatives.

4 Holdings are subject to change.

5 Rounds to less than 0.1%.

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JQC

Performance

OVERVIEW

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2

  as of December 31, 2010

Portfolio Allocation (as a % of total investments)2,4

2009-2010 Distributions Per Common Share

Common Share Price Performance — Weekly Closing Price

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 Current Distribution Rate is based on the Fund's current annualized quarterly distribution divided by the Fund's current market price. The Fund's quarterly distributions to its shareholders may be comprised of ordinary income, net realized capital gains and, if at the end of the calendar year the Fund's cumulative net ordinary income and net realized gains are less than the amount of the Fund's distributions, a return of capital for tax purposes.

2 Excluding common stocks sold short and investments in derivatives.

3 Excluding short-term investments, common stocks sold short and investments in derivatives.

4 Holdings are subject to change.

5 Rounds to less than 0.1%.

Fund Snapshot

Common Share Price   $ 8.80    
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV)   $ 10.13    
Premium/(Discount) to NAV     -13.13 %  
Current Distribution Rate1      7.95 %  
Net Assets Applicable to Common
Shares ($000)
  $ 1,388,235    

 

Average Annual Total Return

(Inception 6/25/03)

    On Share Price   On NAV  
1-Year     24.26 %     21.02 %  
5-Year     3.67 %     1.92 %  
Since Inception     2.36 %     3.80 %  

 

Portfolio Composition

(as a % of total investments)2,4

Insurance     14.3 %  
Commercial Banks     13.7 %  
Real Estate     7.7 %  
Media     5.2 %  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     5.2 %  
Metals & Mining     3.6 %  
Capital Markets     3.6 %  
Diversified Financial Services     2.8 %  
Diversified Telecommunication Services     2.3 %  
Electric Utilities     2.3 %  
Pharmaceuticals     2.2 %  
Food Products     2.0 %  
Health Care Providers & Services     1.9 %  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     1.6 %  
Communications Equipment     1.5 %  
Investment Companies     1.4 %  
IT Services     1.3 %  
Semiconductors & Equipment     1.3 %  
Energy Equipment & Services     1.3 %  
Chemicals     1.2 %  
Short-Term Investments     3.8 %  
Other     19.8 %  

 

Country Allocation

(as a % of total investments)2,4

United States     69.3 %  
United Kingdom     7.3 %  
Canada     3.8 %  
Netherlands     3.6 %  
Bermuda     2.8 %  
France     2.5 %  
Japan     2.1 %  
Other     8.6 %  

 

Top Five Issuers

(as a % of total investments)3,4

Deutsche Bank AG     1.7 %  
Comcast Corporation     1.6 %  
Aegon N.V.     1.4 %  
ING Groep N.V.     1.3 %  
Partners Re Limited     1.2 %  

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Report of INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Trustees and Shareholders
Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund
Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund and Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 (the "Funds") as of December 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian, selling or agent banks and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from selling or agent banks or brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positions of Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund and Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 at December 31, 2010, the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Chicago, Illinois
February 25, 2011

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JPC

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS

  December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Common Stocks – 35.4% (27.4% of Total Investments)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%  
  29,962     Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., (2), (16)   $ 314,601    
  11,280     Boeing Company     736,133    
  2,220     Esterline Technologies Corporation, (2)     152,270    
  98,500     Finmeccanica SPA     1,119,475    
  3,475     GeoEye, Inc., (2)     147,305    
  2,540     L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.     179,045    
  54,176     Lockheed Martin Corporation, (3)     3,787,444    
  3,090     Orbital Sciences Corporation     52,932    
  97,550     Thales S.A.     3,413,373    
  2,340     United Technologies Corporation     184,205    
    Total Aerospace & Defense     10,086,783    
    Air Freight & Logistics – 0.1%  
  8,500     United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B     616,930    
    Airlines – 0.0%  
  13,960     Hawaiian Holdings Inc., (2)     109,446    
    Auto Components – 0.2%  
  7,310     Cooper Tire & Rubber     172,370    
  5,710     Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, (2)     67,664    
  31,020     Johnson Controls, Inc.     1,184,964    
  5,840     TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation, (2)     307,768    
    Total Auto Components     1,732,766    
    Automobiles – 0.4%  
  63,589     Honda Motor Company Limited     2,518,027    
  1,008     Toyota Motor Corporation, Sponsored ADR     79,259    
  25,580     Toyota Motor Corporation     1,014,504    
    Total Automobiles     3,611,790    
    Beverages – 0.7%  
  220,983     Coca-Cola Amatil Limited     2,454,593    
  21,881     Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV     1,803,651    
  25,640     Coca-Cola Company     1,686,343    
  15,005     Dr. Pepper Snapple Group     527,576    
  8,490     Molson Coors Brewing Company, Class B     426,113    
    Total Beverages     6,898,276    
    Biotechnology – 0.2%  
  12,410     Amgen Inc., (2)     681,309    
  6,140     Biogen Idec Inc., (2)     411,687    
  6,450     BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., (2)     173,699    
  2,570     Celgene Corporation, (2)     151,990    
  5,285     Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc., (2)     113,099    
  6,450     Geron Corporation, (2)     33,347    
  14,270     Gilead Sciences, Inc., (2)     517,145    

 

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JPC

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Biotechnology (continued)  
  4,530     Incyte Pharmaceuticals Inc., (2)   $ 75,017    
  11,461     Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, (2)     66,359    
  11,160     PDL Biopahrma Inc.     69,527    
    Total Biotechnology     2,293,179    
    Building Products – 0.1%  
  36,123     Masonite Worldwide Holdings, (2)     1,255,274    
    Capital Markets – 0.5%  
  3,130     Affiliated Managers Group Inc., (2)     310,559    
  3,410     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     196,246    
  2,810     Artio Global Investors Inc.     41,448    
  4,380     Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Class A     61,320    
  6,310     Invesco LTD     151,819    
  15,455     Legg Mason, Inc.     560,553    
  4,720     T. Rowe Price Group Inc.     304,629    
  45,240     UBS AG     742,710    
  111,272     UBS AG, (2), (3)     1,832,650    
    Total Capital Markets     4,201,934    
    Chemicals – 1.0%  
  15,060     Celanese Corporation, Series A     620,020    
  680     CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     91,902    
  2,720     Intrepid Potash Inc., (2)     101,429    
  80,252     Kuraray Company Limited     1,150,552    
  3,060     Minerals Technologies Inc.     200,155    
  16,750     Mosaic Company     1,279,030    
  27,125     Nitto Denko Corporation     1,277,905    
  8,120     Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan     1,261,324    
  2,630     PPG Industries, Inc.     221,104    
  1,387     Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited, ADR, (16)     75,246    
  5,630     Solutia Inc., (2)     129,940    
  49,607     Umicore     2,580,000    
  3,410     Westlake Chemical Corporation     148,233    
    Total Chemicals     9,136,840    
    Commercial Banks – 2.4%  
  71,973     Associated Banc-Corp.     1,090,391    
  77,919     Banco Itau Holdings Financeira, S.A., Sponsred ADR     1,870,835    
  81,280     Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A.     1,105,408    
  87,249     Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A., ADR     924,332    
  12,100     BNP Paribas SA     769,817    
  14,590     Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce     1,149,386    
  6,300     Columbia Banking Systems Inc.     132,678    
  9,496     Commerce Bancshares Inc.     377,276    
  6,765     Community Bank System Inc.     187,864    
  199,562     DnB NOR ASA     2,801,026    
  7,810     East West Bancorp Inc.     152,686    
  5,090     First Financial Bancorp.     94,063    
  76,091     Hang Seng Bank     1,249,127    
  156,530     HSBC Holdings PLC     1,588,982    
  6,510     M&T Bank Corporation     566,696    
  91,571     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., ADR     495,131    
  298,117     Mizuho Financial Group     561,792    
  14,800     Societe Generale     795,441    
  83,163     Standard Chartered PLC     2,237,272    
  14,845     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group     528,781    
  11,373     Sumitomo Trust & Banking Company, ADR, (16)     72,105    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Commercial Banks (continued)  
  26,000     Toronto-Dominion Bank   $ 1,941,567    
  28,290     U.S. Bancorp     762,981    
  2,180     UMB Financial Corporation     90,296    
  10,830     Umpqua Holdings Corporation     131,909    
  15,430     Wells Fargo & Company     478,176    
    Total Commercial Banks     22,156,018    
    Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.4%  
  27,660     Aggreko PLC     639,108    
  1,390     Clean Harbors, Inc., (2)     116,871    
  10,615     Republic Services, Inc.     316,964    
  4,047     Stericycle Inc., (2)     327,483    
  253,300     Toppan Printing Company Limited     2,314,923    
  4,170     Waste Management, Inc.     153,748    
    Total Commercial Services & Supplies     3,869,097    
    Communications Equipment – 0.4%  
  1,970     Comtech Telecom Corporation     54,628    
  2,465     Interdigital Inc., (2)     102,643    
  76,620     Nokia Oyj     792,478    
  122,442     Nokia Corporation, ADR, (3)     1,263,601    
  6,410     Plantronics Inc.     238,580    
  27,520     QUALCOMM, Inc.     1,361,965    
    Total Communications Equipment     3,813,895    
    Computers & Peripherals – 0.5%  
  11,771     Apple, Inc., (2)     3,796,854    
  4,250     Network Appliance Inc., (2)     233,580    
  5,590     SanDisk Corporation, (2)     278,717    
  1,075     Western Digital Corporation, (2)     36,443    
    Total Computers & Peripherals     4,345,594    
    Construction & Engineering – 0.1%  
  27,130     Royal Boskalis Westminster NV     1,294,261    
  2,286     Shaw Group Inc., (2)     78,250    
    Total Construction & Engineering     1,372,511    
    Consumer Finance – 0.0%  
  11,140     Discover Financial Services     206,424    
    Containers & Packaging – 0.0%  
  10,930     Boise Inc.     86,675    
  1,422     Rock-Tenn Company     76,717    
    Total Containers & Packaging     163,392    
    Diversified Consumer Services – 0.0%  
  670     Coinstar Inc., (2)     37,815    
  3,800     Sothebys Holdings Inc.     171,000    
    Total Diversified Consumer Services     208,815    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%  
  850     CME Group, Inc.     273,488    
  3,072     Guoco Group Ltd, ADR, (16)     82,207    
  52,000     Guoco Group Ltd     690,408    
  4,300     Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., (2)     101,953    
    Total Diversified Financial Services     1,148,056    

 

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Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.8%  
  6,870     CenturyLink Inc.   $ 317,188    
  37,500     KT Corporation, Sponsored ADR     780,000    
  167,667     Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, ADR, (3)     3,846,281    
  1,455,000     Telecom Italia S.p.A     1,578,785    
  2,884     Telus Corporation     125,627    
  19,820     Verizon Communications Inc.     709,160    
    Total Diversified Telecommunication Services     7,357,041    
    Electric Utilities – 1.0%  
  150,790     Centrais Electricas Brasileiras S.A., PFD B ADR     2,512,161    
  9,710     DPL Inc.     249,644    
  14,780     Duke Energy Corporation     263,232    
  2,320     Edison International     89,552    
  9,648     Electricite de France S.A., ADR, (16)     80,078    
  26,600     Electricite de France S.A.     1,091,072    
  16,851     Exelon Corporation     701,676    
  152,632     Korea Electric Power Corporation, Sponsored ADR, (3)     2,062,058    
  15,080     Northeast Utilities     480,750    
  3,127     PNM Resources Inc.     40,714    
  4,650     Portland General Electric Company     100,905    
  12,710     Progress Energy, Inc.     552,631    
  18,620     Southern Company     711,843    
  4,870     UIL Holdings Corporation     145,905    
    Total Electric Utilities     9,082,221    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.9%  
  51,392     ABB Limited, ADR     1,153,750    
  67,689     ABB Limited     1,507,981    
  18,500     Areva CI     902,337    
  9,515     GrafTech International Ltd, (2)     188,778    
  25,613     Nidec Corporation     2,590,008    
  2,710     Rockwell Automation, Inc.     194,334    
  53,350     Sensata Techologies Holdings     1,606,369    
    Total Electrical Equipment     8,143,557    
    Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.4%  
  6,800     Daktronics Inc.     108,256    
  2,570     FLIR Systems Inc., (2)     76,458    
  59,801     Hoya Corporation     1,452,489    
  8,170     Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A, (2)     155,965    
  125,982     Nippon Electric Glass Company Limited     1,818,585    
  10,290     Power One Inc, (2)     104,958    
  1,459     Tech Data Corporation, (2)     64,225    
    Total Electronic Equipment & Instruments     3,780,936    
    Energy Equipment & Services – 0.7%  
  75,240     ACERGY S.A., ADR     1,843,912    
  126,281     AMEC PLC     2,264,173    
  718     Baker Hughes Incorporated     41,048    
  9,455     Cooper Cameron Corporation, (2)     479,652    
  4,865     FMC Technologies Inc., (2)     432,547    
  9,265     Halliburton Company     378,290    
  3,980     Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc.     83,102    
  7,970     Oil States International Inc., (2)     510,797    
  10,240     Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.     220,672    
  8,010     Schlumberger Limited     668,835    
    Total Energy Equipment & Services     6,923,028    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Food & Staples Retailing – 1.2%  
  162,921     Jeronimo Martins SGPS   $ 2,481,909    
  83,645     Koninklijke Ahold N.V.     1,103,888    
  118,352     Kroger Co., (3)     2,646,351    
  97,928     Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (3)     5,281,257    
    Total Food & Staples Retailing     11,513,405    
    Food Products – 1.7%  
  6,330     Archer-Daniels-Midland Company     190,406    
  6,260     Corn Products International, Inc.     287,960    
  1,090     Diamond Foods Inc.     57,966    
  9,020     General Mills, Inc.     321,022    
  15,070     H.J. Heinz Company     745,362    
  15,095     Hershey Foods Corporation     711,729    
  9,550     Kellogg Company     487,814    
  24,280     Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Class A Shares     1,511,430    
  31,966     Nestle S.A.     1,871,806    
  10,630     Ralcorp Holdings Inc., (2)     691,056    
  178,887     Smithfield Foods, Inc., (2), (3)     3,690,439    
  184,736     Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A, (3)     3,181,154    
  76,130     Unilever PLC, ADR     2,329,968    
    Total Food Products     16,078,112    
    Gas Utilities – 0.0%  
  2,640     National Fuel Gas Company     173,237    
    Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%  
  5,970     Align Technology, Inc., (2)     116,654    
  2,560     Beckman Coulter, Inc.     192,589    
  12,250     Becton, Dickinson and Company     1,035,370    
  1,870     C. R. Bard, Inc.     171,610    
  2,520     Cooper Companies, Inc.     141,977    
  5,570     Covidien PLC     254,326    
  11,740     Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, (2)     949,062    
  13,220     Hologic Inc., (2)     248,800    
  5,330     Masimo Corporation     154,943    
  2,390     Steris Corporation     87,139    
  1,761     Zimmer Holdings, Inc., (2)     94,530    
    Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies     3,447,000    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.9%  
  80,533     Aetna Inc., (3)     2,457,062    
  1,620     Air Methods Corporation, (2)     91,157    
  30,240     AmerisourceBergen Corporation     1,031,789    
  2,360     Centene Corporation, (2)     59,802    
  7,820     Express Scripts, Inc., (2)     422,671    
  26,233     Fresenius Medical Care, ADR     1,515,434    
  9,620     HealthSouth Corporation, (2)     199,230    
  2,740     Humana Inc., (2)     149,988    
  1,920     Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, (2)     168,806    
  9,029     Lincare Holdings     242,248    
  13,910     McKesson HBOC Inc.     978,986    
  10,120     Medco Health Solutions, Inc., (2)     620,052    
  3,337     Omnicare, Inc.     84,726    
  3,770     Owens and Minor Inc.     110,951    
  4,920     Quest Diagnostics Incorporated     265,532    
    Total Health Care Providers & Services     8,398,434    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.5%  
  10,230     Bally Technologies, Inc., (2)   $ 431,604    
  40,075     Carnival Corporation     1,863,180    
  1,650     Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., (2)     350,889    
  7,490     Las Vegas Sands, (2)     344,166    
  2,260     Marriott International, Inc., Class A     93,880    
  4,250     MGM Mirage Inc., (2)     63,113    
  2,660     Penn National Gaming, Inc., (2)     93,499    
  6,800     Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, (2)     319,600    
  14,030     Starbucks Corporation     450,784    
  2,061     Vail Resorts, Inc.     107,254    
  4,180     YUM! Brands, Inc.     205,029    
    Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     4,322,998    
    Household Durables – 0.2%  
  10,990     D.R. Horton, Inc.     131,111    
  7,220     Lennar Corporation, Class A     135,375    
  4,855     Meritage Corporation, (2)     107,781    
  27,250     Newell Rubbermaid Inc.     495,405    
  201,188     Oriental Weavers Group     1,187,027    
  3,855     Tempur Pedic International Inc., (2)     154,431    
    Total Household Durables     2,211,130    
    Household Products – 0.2%  
  8,890     Colgate-Palmolive Company     714,489    
  10,190     Kimberly-Clark Corporation     642,378    
  12,160     Procter & Gamble Company     782,253    
    Total Household Products     2,139,120    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.1%  
  19,190     Constellation Energy Group     587,790    
    Industrial Conglomerates – 0.5%  
  3,850     3M Co     332,255    
  233,172     Fraser and Neave Limited     1,164,634    
  22,820     General Electric Company     417,378    
  14,980     Rheinmetall AG     1,204,469    
  9,350     Siemens AG, Sponsored ADR     1,158,231    
  5,340     Textron Inc.     126,238    
    Total Industrial Conglomerates     4,403,205    
    Insurance – 1.0%  
  13,384     AFLAC Incorporated     755,259    
  6,590     Alterra Capital Holdings Limited     142,608    
  872     Aon Corporation     40,121    
  6,614     Axis Capital Holdings Limited     237,310    
  6,870     Delphi Financial Group, Inc.     198,131    
  20,410     Genworth Financial Inc., Class A, (2)     268,187    
  42,354     Hannover Rueckversicherung AG     2,271,547    
  13,210     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.     349,933    
  24,822     Lincoln National Corporation     690,300    
  1,315     Loews Corporation     51,167    
  5,759     Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.     157,451    
  14,441     Old Republic International Corporation     196,831    
  2,030     PartnerRe Limited     163,111    
  4,610     Primerica Inc.     111,793    
  14,270     Progressive Corporation     283,545    
  105,446     Prudential Corporation PLC     1,098,197    
  3,220     Prudential Financial, Inc.     189,046    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Insurance (continued)  
  3,120     Reinsurance Group of America Inc.   $ 167,575    
  18,860     Symetra Financial Corporation     258,382    
  5,260     Tower Group Inc.     134,551    
  33,560     Willis Group Holdings PLC     1,162,183    
  5,930     WR Berkley Corporation     162,363    
    Total Insurance     9,089,591    
    Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.1%  
  22,990     Expedia, Inc.     576,819    
    Internet Software & Services – 0.6%  
  91,847     eBay Inc., (2), (3)     2,556,102    
  3,100     Google Inc., Class A, (2)     1,841,307    
  5,520     IAC/InterActiveCorp., (2)     158,424    
  5,430     Rackspace Hosting Inc., (2)     170,556    
  25,145     Tencent Holdings Limited     553,185    
    Total Internet Software & Services     5,279,574    
    IT Services – 0.4%  
  7,670     Accenture Limited     371,918    
  16,590     Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     767,785    
  5,670     CSG Systems International Inc., (2)     107,390    
  13,005     International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)     1,908,614    
  2,110     MasterCard, Inc.     472,872    
  1,980     Maximus Inc.     129,848    
  3,721     VeriFone Holdings Inc., (2)     143,482    
  3,225     Wright Express Corporation, (2)     148,350    
    Total IT Services     4,050,259    
    Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.0%  
  6,410     JAKKS Pacific Inc.     116,790    
    Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.1%  
  7,870     Affymetrix, Inc., (2)     39,586    
  950     Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., (2)     98,658    
  7,780     Life Technologies Corporation, (2)     431,790    
  6,150     Waters Corporation, (2)     477,917    
    Total Life Sciences Tools & Services     1,047,951    
    Machinery – 1.0%  
  4,527     AGCO Corporation, (2)     229,338    
  4,110     ArvinMeritor Inc., (2)     84,337    
  2,380     Astecx Industries Inc.     77,136    
  10,030     Caterpillar Inc.     939,410    
  1,350     Crane Company     55,445    
  11,610     Cummins Inc.     1,277,216    
  3,900     Danaher Corporation     183,963    
  3,890     Deere & Company     323,065    
  3,230     Eaton Corporation     327,877    
  1,180     Kaydon Corporation     48,050    
  35,991     Kone OYJ     2,000,742    
  920     Nordson Corporation     84,530    
  24,590     Oshkosh Truck Corporation, (2)     866,552    
  7,700     Parker Hannifin Corporation     664,510    
  15,690     Timken Company     748,884    
  11,080     Vallourec SA     1,163,768    
    Total Machinery     9,074,823    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Marine – 0.2%  
  8,660     Genco Shipping and Trading Limited, (2)   $ 124,704    
  68,000     Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.     1,660,654    
    Total Marine     1,785,358    
    Media – 0.6%  
  14,050     Cablevision Systems Corporation     475,452    
  32,027     Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, (2)     964,653    
  23,975     Comcast Corporation, Class A     526,731    
  20,376     DIRECTV Group, Inc., (2)     813,614    
  2,495     Madison Square Garden Inc., (2)     64,321    
  14,297     Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer     339,554    
  2,669     Philadelphia Newspapers LLC     280,245    
  16,449     Readers Digest Association Inc., (2), (16)     390,664    
  10,180     Scripps Networks Interactive, Class A Shares     526,815    
  1,322     Time Warner Cable, Inc.     87,292    
  78,450     WPP Group PLC     965,648    
    Total Media     5,434,989    
    Metals & Mining – 3.4%  
  31,000     AngloGold Ashanti Limited, Sponsored ADR, (3)     1,526,130    
  132,868     Barrick Gold Corporation, (3)     7,065,920    
  44,513     BHP Billiton PLC, ADR     2,060,138    
  1,310     Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.     102,193    
  15,995     Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     1,920,840    
  220,631     Gold Fields Limited, Sponsored ADR, (3)     4,000,040    
  31,200     Ivanhoe Mines Ltd, (2), (3)     715,104    
  12,590     Kinross Gold Corporation     238,706    
  1,808     Newcrest Mining Limited, Sponsored ADR, (16)     75,303    
  18,000     Newcrest Mining Limited     744,517    
  79,016     Newmont Mining Corporation, (3)     4,853,953    
  5,010     Noranda Aluminum Hodlings Corporation     73,146    
  4,977     NovaGold Resources Inc., (2)     71,022    
  79,000     NovaGold Resources Inc., 144A     1,127,330    
  52,073     Polyus Gold Company, ADR, (16)     1,887,646    
  31,660     Rio Tinto Limited     2,767,677    
  5,310     Steel Dynamics Inc.     97,173    
  97,730     Sterlite Industries India Ltd., ADR     1,616,454    
  10,880     Walter Industries Inc.     1,390,899    
    Total Metals & Mining     32,334,191    
    Multiline Retail – 0.3%  
  2,905     Dillard's, Inc., Class A     110,216    
  8,250     Family Dollar Stores, Inc.     410,108    
  18,880     Macy's, Inc.     477,664    
  46,951     Next PLC     1,445,725    
    Total Multiline Retail     2,443,713    
    Multi-Utilities – 0.2%  
  15,921     Ameren Corporation     448,813    
  7,970     Consolidated Edison, Inc.     395,073    
  15,280     Dominion Resources, Inc.     652,762    
  3,510     Integrys Energy Group, Inc.     170,270    
  2,480     OGE Energy Corp.     112,939    
  3,000     Sempra Energy     157,440    
  5,150     Wisconsin Energy Corporation     303,129    
    Total Multi-Utilities     2,240,426    
    Office Electronics – 0.1%  
  23,343     Canon Inc.     1,210,420    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.6%  
  55,413     Arch Coal Inc., (3)   $ 1,942,780    
  66,040     BG Group PLC     1,334,399    
  113,689     Cameco Corporation, (3)     4,590,762    
  87,118     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, (3)     2,257,227    
  4,710     Cimarex Energy Company     416,976    
  1,777     ConocoPhillips     121,014    
  22,960     Continental Resources Inc., (2)     1,351,196    
  4,910     Devon Energy Corporation     385,484    
  66,200     Gazprom OAO, ADR     1,671,550    
  10,505     Hess Corporation     804,053    
  6,050     Newfield Exploration Company, (2)     436,266    
  84,050     Nexen Inc., (3)     1,924,745    
  4,575     Occidental Petroleum Corporation     448,808    
  5,947     Petrobras Energia S.A., ADR     156,882    
  13,500     Petrohawk Energy Corporation, (2)     246,375    
  10,950     Petroquest Energy Inc., (2)     82,454    
  1,700,000     PT Medco Energi Internasional TBK     636,792    
  54,303     Range Resources Corporation, (3)     2,442,549    
  3,925     Rosetta Resources, Inc., (2)     147,737    
  87,410     Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B, Sponsored ADR     2,882,340    
  3,300     SM Energy Company     194,469    
  61,190     StatoilHydro ASA     1,453,447    
  114,529     StatoilHydro ASA, Sponsored ADR, (3)     2,722,354    
  7,370     Stone Energy Corporation, (2)     164,277    
  74,576     Suncor Energy, Inc., (3)     2,855,515    
  75,160     Tesoro Corporation, (3)     1,393,466    
  7,825     Total S.A.     414,602    
  7,600     W&T Offshore Inc.     135,812    
  840     Whiting Petroleum Corporation, (2)     98,440    
  1,700     World Fuel Services Corporation     61,472    
    Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     33,774,243    
    Paper & Forest Products – 0.0%  
  4,570     Domtar Corporation     346,954    
    Personal Products – 0.0%  
  1,570     Medifast, Inc.     45,342    
  11,520     Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.     137,664    
    Total Personal Products     183,006    
    Pharmaceuticals – 2.0%  
  21,000     AstraZeneca Group, Sponsored ADR, (3)     969,990    
  27,280     AstraZeneca Group     1,242,792    
  23,048     Bristol-Myers Squibb Company     610,311    
  73,977     Eli Lilly and Company, (3)     2,592,154    
  40,200     Forest Laboratories, Inc., (2), (3)     1,285,596    
  4,700     Hospira Inc., (2)     261,743    
  26,450     Johnson & Johnson     1,635,933    
  21,236     Novartis AG     1,248,041    
  12,720     Novo Nordisk A/S     1,434,351    
  5,135     Perrigo Company     325,200    
  172,492     Pfizer Inc., (3)     3,020,335    
  20,817     Sanofi-Aventis, S.A.     1,331,080    
  24,490     Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Sponsored ADR     1,276,664    
  2,700     Warner Chilcott Limited, (2)     60,912    
  21,780     Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., (2)     1,124,937    
    Total Pharmaceuticals     18,420,039    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Professional Services – 0.0%  
  2,710     Acacia Research, (2)   $ 70,297    
  1,580     Towers Watson & Company, Class A Shares     82,255    
    Total Professional Services     152,552    
    Real Estate – 0.6%  
  9,870     Annaly Capital Management Inc.     176,870    
  30,060     Apartment Investment & Management Company, Class A     776,750    
  7,490     Boston Properties, Inc.     644,889    
  7,160     Camden Property Trust     386,497    
  5,230     Digital Realty Trust Inc.     269,554    
  11,180     Duke Realty Corporation     139,303    
  2,830     Equity Lifestyles Properties Inc.     158,282    
  1,430     Essex Property Trust Inc.     163,335    
  2,200     Home Properties New York, Inc.     122,078    
  8,950     Inland Real Estate Corporation     78,760    
  5,670     LaSalle Hotel Properties     149,688    
  1,700     Mid-America Apartment Communities     107,933    
  6,220     Parkway Properties Inc.     108,974    
  2,362     PS Business Parks Inc.     131,611    
  5,770     Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust     71,837    
  11,030     Rayonier Inc.     579,296    
  2,909     Simon Property Group, Inc.     289,416    
  2,450     Taubman Centers Inc.     123,676    
  4,460     Walter Investment Management Corporation     80,012    
  111,300     Westfield Group     1,090,565    
  111,300     Westfield Realty Trust     292,563    
    Total Real Estate     5,941,889    
    Real Estate Management & Development – 0.2%  
  67,160     Brookfield Properties Corporation     1,186,090    
  119,956     Hysan Development Company     566,383    
    Total Real Estate Management & Development     1,752,473    
    Road & Rail – 0.2%  
  3,780     Genesee & Wyoming Inc.     200,151    
  7,270     Hertz Global Holdings Inc., (2)     105,342    
  12,140     Kansas City Southern Industries, (2)     581,020    
  4,070     Norfolk Southern Corporation     255,677    
  3,450     Union Pacific Corporation     319,677    
  165     West Japan Railway Company     616,794    
    Total Road & Rail     2,078,661    
    Semiconductors & Equipment – 0.6%  
  46,880     ASM Lithography Holding NV     1,810,462    
  9,675     Broadcom Corporation, Class A     421,346    
  23,410     Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, (2)     434,958    
  35,510     Intel Corporation     746,775    
  23,350     KLA-Tencor Corporation     902,244    
  27,080     Marvell Technology Group Ltd, (2)     502,334    
  12,110     Micron Technology, Inc., (2)     97,122    
  11,930     Novellus Systems, Inc., (2)     385,578    
  11,100     ON Semiconductor Corporation, (2)     109,668    
  15,310     Silicon Image, Inc., (2)     112,529    
    Total Semiconductors & Equipment     5,523,016    
    Software – 0.5%  
  1,690     Advent Software Inc., (2)     97,885    
  5,240     Ansys Inc., (2)     272,847    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Software (continued)  
  4,550     CommVault Systems, Inc., (2)   $ 130,221    
  2,850     Manhattan Associates Inc., (2)     87,039    
  82,102     Microsoft Corporation, (3)     2,292,288    
  21,690     Oracle Corporation     678,897    
  10,530     Rovi Corporation, (2)     652,965    
  3,755     Salesforce.com, Inc., (2)     495,660    
  3,510     VirnetX Holding Corporation     52,124    
    Total Software     4,759,926    
    Specialty Retail – 0.3%  
  6,750     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     446,513    
  1,691     Best Buy Co., Inc.     57,984    
  1,230     Guess Inc.     58,204    
  7,600     Home Depot, Inc.     266,456    
  13,650     Industria de Diseno Textil SA, Inditex     1,022,015    
  3,280     PetSmart Inc.     130,610    
  32,300     Williams-Sonoma Inc.     1,152,787    
    Total Specialty Retail     3,134,569    
    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.5%  
  70,570     Burberry Group PLC     1,236,688    
  2,290     Deckers Outdoor Corporation, (2)     182,605    
  4,630     Fossil Inc., (2)     326,322    
  13,340     Liz Claiborne, Inc.     95,514    
  9,710     LVMH Moet Hennessy     1,597,280    
  455,455     Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited     1,634,827    
    Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     5,073,236    
    Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.0%  
  13,580     New York Community Bancorp Inc.     255,982    
  11,070     People's United Financial, Inc.     155,090    
    Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance     411,072    
    Tobacco – 0.4%  
  24,480     Altria Group, Inc.     602,697    
  33,910     British American Tobacco PLC     1,302,428    
  1,160     Lorillard Inc.     95,189    
  14,795     Philip Morris International     865,950    
  14,760     Reynolds American Inc.     481,470    
    Total Tobacco     3,347,734    
    Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.4%  
  3,090     Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.     100,362    
  193,464     Mitsui & Company Limited     3,195,408    
    Total Trading Companies & Distributors     3,295,770    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.4%  
  9,722     Millicom International Cellular S.A.     933,799    
  19,414     Millicom International Cellular S.A.     1,855,977    
  4,123     Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S., ADR     70,626    
  460,240     Vodafone Group PLC     1,189,713    
    Total Wireless Telecommunication Services     4,050,115    
    Total Common Stocks (cost $284,056,098)     332,718,393    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    Convertible Preferred Securities – 1.9% (1.5% of Total Investments)  
    Automobiles – 0.2%  
  40,750     Ford Motor Company Capital Trust II, Convertible     6.500 %         B1   $ 2,113,295    
    Capital Markets – 0.1%  
  7,200     Affiliated Managers Group Inc., Convertible Bond     5.100 %         BB     361,350    
  5,800     AMG Capital Trust II, Convertible Bond     5.150 %         BB     233,813    
    Total Capital Markets                             595,163    
    Commercial Banks – 0.8%  
  3,500,000     Credit Suisse AG     7.875 %         BBB+     3,578,750    
  5,150     Fifth Third Bancorp, Convertible Bond     8.500 %         Ba1     765,239    
  2,750     Wells Fargo & Company, Convertible Bond     7.500 %         A-     2,751,513    
    Total Commercial Banks                             7,095,502    
    Communications Equipment – 0.3%  
  2,775     Lucent Technologies Capital Trust I     7.750 %         B3     2,458,650    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%  
  2,550     Bank of America Corporation     7.250 %         BB+     2,440,274    
    Food Products – 0.1%  
  5,300     Bunge Limited, Convertible Bonds     4.875 %         Ba1     493,563    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.0%  
  8,350     Omnicare Capital Trust II, Series B     4.000 %         B     323,145    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.0%  
  8,250     AES Trust III, Convertible Preferred     6.750 %         B     404,250    
    Insurance – 0.1%  
  5,150     Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited     5.625 %         BBB-     282,890    
  4,000     Reinsurance Group of America Inc.     5.750 %         BBB     280,680    
    Total Insurance                             563,570    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.1%  
  400     El Paso Corporation,144A     4.990 %         B     470,600    
  300     El Paso Corporation     4.990 %         B     352,949    
    Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels                             823,549    
    Real Estate – 0.0%  
  9,933     Commonwealth REIT, Convertible Debt     6.500 %         Baa3     216,836    
    Road & Rail – 0.0%  
  250     Kansas City Southern Industries Inc.     5.125 %         B-     400,062    
    Total Convertible Preferred Securities (cost $16,468,923)                             17,927,859    
Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    $25 Par (or similar) Preferred Securities – 31.2% (24.1% of Total Investments)  
    Capital Markets – 3.0%  
  91,000     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     7.750 %         A   $ 2,425,150    
  70,437     BNY Capital Trust V, Series F     5.950 %         A1     1,758,108    
  95,044     Credit Suisse     7.900 %         A3     2,545,278    
  886,930     Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust II     6.550 %         BBB     20,532,430    
  8,000     Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust IX     6.625 %         BBB     184,160    
  20,300     Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Series 2004-4 (CORTS)     6.000 %         A3     453,705    
  8,000     Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Series GSC-3 (PPLUS)     6.000 %         A3     179,040    
  1,000     Goldman Sachs Group Inc.     6.125 %         A     23,150    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    Capital Markets (continued)  
  600     Morgan Stanley Capital Trust III     6.250 %         Baa2   $ 13,452    
  2,700     Morgan Stanley Capital Trust IV     6.250 %         Baa2     61,560    
    Total Capital Markets                             28,176,033    
    Commercial Banks – 3.7%  
  396,700     Banco Santander Finance     10.500 %         A-     11,052,062    
  14,600     Barclays Bank PLC     7.750 %         A-     371,132    
  36,900     Barclays Bank PLC     7.100 %         A+     919,917    
  59,300     BB&T Capital Trust VI     9.600 %         Baa1     1,713,770    
  73,300     BB&T Capital Trust VII     8.100 %         Baa1     2,015,017    
  108,000     Cobank Agricultural Credit Bank, 144A     7.000 %         N/R     4,873,500    
  31,000     Cobank Agricultural Credit Bank     11.000 %         A     1,663,345    
  2,000,000     HSBC Bank PLC     1.000 %         A     1,225,000    
  277,329     HSBC Finance Corporation     6.875 %         A     7,038,610    
  16,200     HSBC Holdings PLC     8.000 %         A-     431,730    
  22,700     HSBC Holdings PLC     6.200 %         A-     519,830    
  79,592     Merrill Lynch Preferred Capital Trust V     7.280 %         Baa3     1,950,004    
  500,000     National Australia Bank     8.000 %         A+     536,800    
  400     National City Capital Trust II     6.625 %         BBB     9,992    
    Total Commercial Banks                             34,320,709    
    Diversified Financial Services – 2.6%  
  5,400     Citigroup Capital Trust XII     8.500 %         BB+     142,884    
  125,768     Citigroup Capital XIII     7.875 %         BB+     3,384,417    
  16,300     Citigroup Capital XVII     6.350 %         BB+     371,803    
  32,600     Countrywide Capital Trust IV     6.750 %         Baa3     772,620    
  644,975     ING Groep N.V.     7.050 %         Ba1     14,737,679    
  114,469     JPMorgan Chase Capital Trust XI     5.875 %         A2     2,787,320    
  38,700     JPMorgan Chase Capital Trust XXIX     6.700 %         A2     988,398    
  800     MBNA Corporation, Capital Trust     8.125 %         Baa3     20,240    
  36,250     Merrill Lynch Capital Trust II     6.450 %         Baa3     801,125    
    Total Diversified Financial Services                             24,006,486    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.5%  
  27,599     BellSouth Capital Funding (CORTS)     7.120 %         A     704,638    
  162,040     Telephone and Data Systems Inc.     6.875 %         Baa2     4,026,694    
    Total Diversified Telecommunication Services                             4,731,332    
    Electric Utilities – 0.2%  
  59,800     Entergy Texas Inc.     7.875 %         BBB+     1,648,686    
    Food Products – 0.2%  
  25,000     Dairy Farmers of America Inc, 144A     7.875 %         BBB-     2,231,250    
    Insurance – 5.2%  
  624,430     Aegon N.V.     6.375 %         BBB     13,512,665    
  16,100     Allianz SE     8.375 %         A+     424,135    
  6,500     Arch Capital Group Limited, Series B     7.875 %         BBB     166,205    
  340,999     Arch Capital Group Limited     8.000 %         BBB     8,695,475    
  70,457     Assured Guaranty Municipal Holdings     6.250 %         A+     1,498,620    
  277,157     EverestRe Capital Trust II     6.200 %         Baa1     6,169,515    
  640,974     PartnerRe Limited, Series C     6.750 %         BBB+     15,767,960    
  64,810     PLC Capital Trust III     7.500 %         BBB     1,630,620    
  5,800     PLC Capital Trust IV     7.250 %         BBB     144,420    
  2,000     RenaissanceRe Holdings Limited, Series C     6.080 %         BBB+     45,480    
  32,400     RenaissanceRe Holdings Limited, Series D     6.600 %         BBB+     798,012    
    Total Insurance                             48,853,107    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    Media – 4.4%  
  464,395     CBS Corporation     6.750 %         BBB-   $ 11,735,262    
  481,431     Comcast Corporation     7.000 %         BBB+     12,180,204    
  97,000     Comcast Corporation     6.625 %         BBB+     2,468,650    
  577,046     Viacom Inc.     6.850 %         BBB+     14,645,427    
    Total Media                             41,029,543    
    Multi-Utilities – 1.1%  
  216,300     Dominion Resources Inc.     8.375 %         BBB     6,129,942    
  158,561     Xcel Energy Inc.     7.600 %         BBB     4,349,328    
    Total Multi-Utilities                             10,479,270    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.1%  
  427,648     Nexen Inc.     7.350 %         BB+     10,781,006    
    Real Estate – 9.2%  
  632,300     Commomwealth REIT     7.125 %         Baa3     15,257,399    
  98,785     Developers Diversified Realty Corporation, Series G     8.000 %         Ba1     2,460,734    
  1,400     Harris Preferred Capital Corporation, Series A     7.375 %         A-     35,294    
  340,287     Kimco Realty Corporation, Series F     6.650 %         Baa2     8,354,046    
  109,832     Kimco Realty Corporation, Series G     7.750 %         Baa2     2,899,565    
  35,862     Kimco Realty Corporation, Series H     6.900 %         Baa2     864,274    
  40,882     Prologis Trust, Series C     8.540 %         Baa3     2,271,506    
  216,310     Public Storage, Inc.     6.750 %         BBB+     5,466,154    
  33,774     Public Storage, Inc., Series C     6.600 %         BBB+     828,814    
  43,700     Public Storage, Inc., Series E     6.750 %         BBB+     1,088,130    
  9,359     Public Storage, Inc., Series H     6.950 %         BBB+     235,472    
  205,058     Realty Income Corporation     6.750 %         Baa2     5,028,022    
  111,971     Regency Centers Corporation     7.450 %         Baa3     2,837,345    
  103,728     Vornado Realty LP     7.875 %         BBB     2,766,426    
  857,862     Wachovia Preferred Funding Corporation     7.250 %         A-     21,952,689    
  583,830     Weingarten Realty Trust, Preferred Securities     6.750 %         Baa3     14,099,495    
    Total Real Estate                             86,445,365    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0%  
  848     Telephone and Data Systems Inc.     7.600 %         Baa2     21,378    
    Total $25 Par (or similar) Preferred Securities (cost $295,868,708)                             292,724,165    
Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Weighted
Average
Coupon
  Maturity (5)   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests – 6.5% (5.0% of Total Investments) (6)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%  
$ 574     DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B1     4.040 %   7/31/14   B   $ 568,724    
  555     DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2     4.040 %   7/31/14   B     549,290    
  1,129     Total Aerospace & Defense                       1,118,014    
    Airlines – 0.1%  
  965     Delta Air Lines, Inc., Term Loan     3.539 %   4/30/14   B     937,106    
    Automobiles – 0.1%  
  915     Ford Motor Company, Term Loan     3.026 %   12/15/13   Baa3     913,003    
    Biotechnology – 0.1%  
  900     Grifols, Term Loan, WI/DD   TBD   TBD   BB     911,625    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Weighted
Average
Coupon
  Maturity (5)   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Communications Equipment – 0.3%  
$ 1,969     Avaya, Inc., Term Loan     3.034 %   10/24/14   B1   $ 1,866,230    
  867     Intelsat, Term Loan, WI/DD   TBD   TBD   B1     876,259    
  2,836     Total Communications Equipment                       2,742,489    
    Containers & Packaging – 0.1%  
  150     Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Term Loan A     6.250 %   8/06/15   Ba3     150,581    
  900     Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Term Loan D     6.500 %   5/05/16   Ba3     909,997    
  1,050     Total Containers & Packaging                       1,060,578    
    Diversified Consumer Services – 0.1%  
  958     Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., Term Loan     2.550 %   7/03/14   B+     903,257    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%  
  1,036     Pinafore LLC, Term Loan     6.250 %   9/29/16   BB     1,051,769    
    Electric Utilities – 0.2%  
  141     Calpine Corporation, DIP Term Loan     3.145 %   3/29/14   B+     140,934    
  968     TXU Corporation, Term Loan B2     3.764 %   10/10/14   B2     749,427    
  1,335     TXU Corporation, Term Loan B3     3.764 %   10/10/14   B2     1,032,504    
  2,444     Total Electric Utilities                       1,922,865    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.0%  
  231     Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., Term Loan     3.027 %   8/07/14   B     225,903    
    Food Products – 0.2%  
  180     Darling International, Inc., Term Loan     5.000 %   12/17/16   BB+     181,800    
  900     NBTY, Inc., Term Loan     6.250 %   10/01/17   BB-     913,872    
  998     Pierre Foods, Inc., Term Loan     7.001 %   9/30/16   B+     994,590    
  2,078     Total Food Products                       2,090,262    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.5%  
  44     Community Health Systems, Inc., Delayed Term Loan     2.544 %   7/25/14   BB     42,712    
  441     Community Health Systems, Inc., Extended Term Loan     3.794 %   1/25/17   BB     440,327    
  879     Community Health Systems, Inc., Term Loan     2.544 %   7/25/14   BB     858,511    
  750     HCA, Inc., Tranche B1, Term Loan     2.553 %   11/18/13   BB     743,625    
  181     IASIS Healthcare LLC, Delayed Term Loan     2.261 %   3/14/14   Ba2     177,230    
  49     IASIS Healthcare LLC, Letter of Credit     2.261 %   3/14/14   Ba2     48,473    
  523     IASIS Healthcare LLC, Term Loan     2.261 %   3/14/14   Ba2     512,042    
  981     Select Medical Corporation, Term Loan B2     2.284 %   2/24/12   Ba2     973,984    
  585     Select Medical Corporation, Term Loan     2.284 %   2/24/12   Ba2     578,911    
  4,433     Total Health Care Providers & Services                       4,375,815    
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.7%  
  1,350     Burger King Corporation, Term Loan B     6.250 %   10/19/16   BB-     1,371,335    
  1,424     CCM Merger, Inc., Term Loan B     8.500 %   7/13/12   BB-     1,428,446    
  507     Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., Term Loan B2     3.288 %   1/28/15   B     460,042    
  134     Travelport LLC, Letter of Credit     4.803 %   8/21/15   Ba3     127,398    
  669     Travelport LLC, Term Loan     4.963 %   8/21/15   Ba2     634,924    
  509     Venetian Casino Resort LLC, Delayed Term Loan     3.030 %   11/23/16   B1     490,926    
  1,758     Venetian Casino Resort LLC, Tranche B, Term Loan     3.030 %   11/23/16   B1     1,694,667    
  6,351     Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure                       6,207,738    
    IT Services – 0.5%  
  731     First Data Corporation, Term Loan B1     3.011 %   9/24/14   B+     675,807    
  483     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Delayed Term Loan     4.020 %   7/28/12   B+     462,559    
  819     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan     6.020 %   7/28/15   B+     782,857    
  476     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Term Loan, First Lien     4.020 %   7/28/12   B+     456,134    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Weighted
Average
Coupon
  Maturity (5)   Ratings (4)   Value  
    IT Services (continued)  
$ 1,569     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Term Loan     6.020 %   7/28/15   B+   $ 1,502,858    
  768     SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Term Loan B     2.013 %   2/28/14   BB     750,779    
  4,846     Total IT Services                       4,630,994    
    Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.1%  
  480     Cedar Fair LP, Term Loan     5.500 %   12/15/16   Ba2     485,371    
  380     Herbst Gaming, Inc., Delayed Term Loan     0.000 %   12/02/11   N/R     231,189    
  437     Herbst Gaming, Inc., Term Loan     0.000 %   12/02/11   N/R     266,080    
  1,297     Total Leisure Equipment & Products                       982,640    
    Media – 1.4%  
  558     Cequel Communications LLC, Term Loan B     2.270 %   11/05/13   BB-     553,584    
  2,940     Charter Communications Operating Holdings LLC, Term Loan C     3.560 %   9/06/16   BB+     2,907,428    
  474     Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, Term Loan, (7)     4.250 %   12/30/16   Baa3     475,945    
  657     Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B     3.789 %   12/31/14   B     644,013    
  33     Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan A     2.264 %   8/09/13   BB-     32,856    
  1,231     Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan B     4.014 %   5/02/16   BB-     1,226,766    
  545     Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan C     4.014 %   5/02/16   BB-     540,904    
  347     SuperMedia, Term Loan     0.000 %   12/31/15   B-     238,867    
  1,425     Tribune Company, Term Loan B, (8), (9)     0.000 %   6/04/14   Ca     990,884    
  5,328     Univision Communications, Inc., Term Loan     4.511 %   3/31/17   B     5,074,847    
  13,538     Total Media                       12,686,094    
    Metals & Mining – 0.2%  
  1,294     John Maneely Company, Term Loan     3.539 %   12/09/13   B     1,272,673    
  1,000     Novelis, Inc., Term Loan     5.250 %   12/15/16   Ba2     1,014,375    
  2,294     Total Metals & Mining                       2,287,048    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.2%  
  1,945     CCS Income Trust, Term Loan     3.288 %   11/14/14   B     1,752,807    
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.2%  
  1,000     Royalty Pharma Finance Trust, Unsecured Term Loan     7.750 %   5/15/15   Baa3     1,040,000    
  609     Warner Chilcott Corporation, Term Loan B3     6.500 %   2/22/16   BB     615,373    
  1,609     Total Pharmaceuticals                       1,655,373    
    Real Estate Management & Development – 0.3%  
  1,207     LNR Property Corporation, Term Loan B     3.770 %   7/12/11   B2     1,193,807    
  1,622     Realogy Corporation, Delayed Term Loan     3.284 %   10/10/13   B1     1,525,191    
  2,829     Total Real Estate Management & Development                       2,718,998    
    Road & Rail – 0.2%  
  995     Hertz Corporation, Term Loan     2.020 %   12/21/12   Ba1     989,341    
  1,203     Swift Transportation Company, Inc., Term Loan, WI/DD   TBD   TBD   BB-     1,206,283    
  2,198     Total Road & Rail                       2,195,624    
    Specialty Retail – 0.6%  
  1,154     Toys "R" Us – Delaware, Inc., Term Loan     6.000 %   9/01/16   BB-     1,166,247    
  2,360     Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, Term Loan     2.530 %   5/28/13   B-     2,330,418    
  862     Michaels Stores, Inc., Term Loan B1     2.563 %   10/31/13   B+     841,409    
  1,161     Michaels Stores, Inc., Term Loan B2     4.813 %   7/31/16   B+     1,162,327    
  5,537     Total Specialty Retail                       5,500,401    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.2%  
  2,000     Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Tranche B, Term Loan     3.911 %   11/13/15   CCC+     1,719,641    
$ 63,419     Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests (cost $60,382,824)                       60,590,044    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Convertible Bonds – 10.4% (8.0% of Total Investments)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%  
$ 350     Alliant Techsystems Inc., Convertible Bonds     2.750 %   9/15/11   BB-   $ 358,313    
  900     L-3 Communications Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.000 %   8/01/35   BB+     906,750    
  1,250     Total Aerospace & Defense                       1,265,063    
    Auto Components – 0.1%  
  400     BorgWarner Inc.     3.500 %   4/15/12   BBB     896,500    
    Beverages – 0.0%  
  250     Molson Coors Brewing Company, Convertible Notes     2.500 %   7/30/13   BBB-     290,625    
    Biotechnology – 0.3%  
  2,150     Amgen Inc.     0.375 %   2/01/13   A+     2,160,750    
  400     BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.     1.875 %   4/23/17   B-     576,500    
  2,550     Total Biotechnology                       2,737,250    
    Capital Markets – 0.1%  
  450     Affiliated Managers Group Inc.     3.950 %   8/15/38   BBB-     500,625    
    Commercial Banks – 0.2%  
  1,790     National City Corporation, Convertible Bond     4.000 %   2/01/11   A     1,801,188    
  300     SVB Financial Group, Convertible Bond, 144A     3.875 %   4/15/11   A3     324,750    
  2,090     Total Commercial Banks                       2,125,938    
    Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.0%  
  300     Covanta Holding Corporation, Convertible Bonds     3.250 %   6/01/14   Ba3     358,500    
    Communications Equipment – 0.8%  
  400     Ciena Corporation, Convertible Bond     0.250 %   5/01/13   B     368,000    
  700     Ciena Corporation, Convertible Bond     0.875 %   6/15/17   B     577,500    
  350     CommScope Inc.     3.250 %   7/01/15   B     456,750    
  650     Liberty Media Corporation, Senior Debentures, Exchangeable for Motorola Common Stock     3.500 %   1/15/31   BB-     355,063    
  5,525     Lucent Technologies Inc., Series B     2.875 %   6/15/25   B1     5,241,844    
  7,625     Total Communications Equipment                       6,999,157    
    Computers & Peripherals – 0.7%  
  1,000     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds, 144A     1.750 %   12/01/11   A-     1,451,250    
  600     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds, 144A     1.750 %   12/01/13   A-     906,750    
  350     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds     1.750 %   12/01/11   A-     507,938    
  750     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds     1.750 %   12/01/13   A-     1,133,438    
  1,400     Sandisk Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.000 %   5/15/13   BB-     1,354,500    
  550     Sandisk Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.500 %   8/15/17   BB-     623,563    
  4,650     Total Computers & Peripherals                       5,977,439    
    Construction & Engineering – 0.1%  
  200     Fluor Corporation, Convertible Bonds     1.500 %   2/15/24   A3     477,000    
    Diversified Consumer Services – 0.0%  
  250     Sotheby's Holdings Inc., Convertible Bond     3.125 %   6/15/13   BB-     362,813    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%  
  600     NASDAQ Stock Market Inc., Convertible Bond     2.500 %   8/15/13   BBB     597,000    
  350     PHH Corporation     4.000 %   4/15/12   Ba2     431,375    
  950     Total Diversified Financial Services                       1,028,375    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.0%  
  350     Time Warner Telecom Inc., Convertible Bond     2.375 %   4/01/26   B-     387,188    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Electrical Equipment – 0.1%  
$ 487     General Cable Corporation, Convertible Bonds     0.875 %   11/15/13   Ba3   $ 483,956    
  323     General Cable Corporation, Convertible Bonds     4.500 %   11/15/29   B     385,581    
  350     Roper Industries Inc.     0.000 %   1/15/34   BB+     335,563    
  1,160     Total Electrical Equipment                       1,205,100    
    Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.1%  
  450     Anixter International Inc., Convertible Bond     0.000 %   7/07/33   B+     432,563    
  350     Itron Inc.     2.500 %   8/01/26   B     370,125    
  450     Tech Data Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.750 %   12/15/26   BBB-     470,813    
  1,250     Total Electronic Equipment & Instruments                       1,273,501    
    Energy Equipment & Services – 1.0%  
  1,280     Bristow Group Convertible Bond     3.000 %   6/15/38   BB     1,289,600    
  546     Cameron International Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.500 %   6/15/26   BBB+     795,795    
  350     Exterran Holdings Inc., Convertible Bond     4.250 %   6/15/14   B+     436,625    
  350     Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc., Convertible Bonds     1.625 %   11/15/26   B+     320,688    
  800     Nabors Industries Inc., 144A     0.940 %   5/15/11   BBB     799,000    
  950     Nabors Industries Inc.     0.940 %   5/15/11   BBB     948,813    
  500     SESI LLC, Convertible Bond, 144A     1.500 %   12/15/26   BB+     511,875    
  3,950     Transocean Inc.     1.500 %   12/15/37   BBB     3,876,375    
  8,726     Total Energy Equipment & Services                       8,978,771    
    Food Products – 0.2%  
  250     Archer Daniels Midland Company, Convertible Bonds, 144A     0.875 %   2/15/14   A     256,563    
  750     Archer Daniels Midland Company, Convertible Bonds     0.875 %   2/15/14   A     769,688    
  300     Chiquita Brands International Inc., Convertible Bond     4.250 %   8/15/16   B     292,125    
  350     Smithfield Foods Inc., Convertible Bond     4.000 %   6/30/13   B-     409,938    
  250     Tyson Foods inc., Convertible Bond     3.250 %   10/15/13   BB+     307,813    
  1,900     Total Food Products                       2,036,127    
    Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.7%  
  250     Alere Inc., Convertible Bond     3.000 %   5/15/16   B-     265,938    
  250     American Medical Systems Holdings, Convertible Bond     4.000 %   9/15/41   BB-     306,250    
  100     Beckman Coulter Inc., Convertible Bonds, 144A     2.500 %   12/15/36   BBB     114,625    
  500     Beckman Coulter Inc., Convertible Bonds     2.500 %   12/15/36   BBB     573,125    
  250     Fisher Scientific International Inc.     3.250 %   3/01/24   BBB+     350,313    
  1,050     Hologic Inc. Convertible Bond     2.000 %   12/15/37   BB+     1,102,500    
  600     Kinetic Concepts Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     3.250 %   4/15/15   BB-     633,750    
  1,216     Medtronic, Inc.     1.500 %   4/15/11   AA-     1,222,080    
  2,000     Medtronic, Inc.     1.625 %   4/15/13   AA-     2,022,500    
  6,216     Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies                       6,591,081    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.3%  
  400     AmeriGroup Corporation, Convertible Bond     2.000 %   5/15/12   BB     467,000    
  300     LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., Convertible Bond     3.250 %   8/15/25   B     301,125    
  600     LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., Convertible Bonds     3.500 %   5/15/14   B     608,250    
  945     Omnicare, Inc.     3.250 %   12/15/35   B+     871,763    
  250     PSS World Medical Inc. Convertible Note, 144A     3.125 %   8/01/14   BB     308,750    
  2,495     Total Health Care Providers & Services                       2,556,888    
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.2%  
  250     Host Hotels and Resorts Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     2.500 %   10/15/29   BB+     353,438    
  800     International Game Technology     3.250 %   5/01/14   BBB     927,000    
  250     Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.500 %   5/01/12   BBB-     603,750    
  1,300     Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure                       1,884,188    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Household Durables – 0.1%  
$ 400     D.R. Horton, Inc.     2.000 %   5/15/14   BB-   $ 454,000    
  500     Lennar Corporation, 144A     2.750 %   12/15/20   B+     548,750    
  250     Lennar Corporation     2.000 %   12/01/20   B+     249,063    
  1,150     Total Household Durables                       1,251,813    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.1%  
  300     Allegheny Technologies Inc., Convertible Bond     4.250 %   6/01/14   BBB-     454,125    
    Industrial Conglomerates – 0.1%  
  500     Textron Inc.     4.500 %   5/01/13   BBB-     952,500    
    Insurance – 0.0%  
  300     Old Republic International Corporation     8.000 %   5/15/12   BBB+     382,500    
    Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.0%  
  250     Priceline.com Inc., Convertible Bond     1.250 %   3/15/15   BBB-     368,125    
    Internet Software & Services – 0.1%  
  500     Equinix Inc., Convertible Bond     3.000 %   10/15/14   B-     503,125    
  450     Equinix Inc.     4.750 %   6/15/16   B-     555,188    
  950     Total Internet Software & Services                       1,058,313    
    IT Services – 0.1%  
  150     Macrovision Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.625 %   8/15/11   BB-     332,813    
  250     Verifone Holdings Inc.     1.375 %   6/15/12   B     270,938    
  400     Total IT Services                       603,751    
    Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.1%  
  400     Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.     2.250 %   6/15/13   BB+     402,000    
  300     Invitrogen Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.500 %   2/15/24   BBB     363,750    
  700     Total Life Sciences Tools & Services                       765,750    
    Machinery – 0.3%  
  600     Danaher Corporation, Convertible Bonds     0.000 %   1/22/21   A+     825,000    
  250     Ingersoll Rand     4.500 %   4/15/12   BBB+     664,375    
  500     Navistar International Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.000 %   10/15/14   B1     670,000    
  200     Terex Corporation     4.000 %   6/01/15   B     409,250    
  1,550     Total Machinery                       2,568,625    
    Media – 0.3%  
  600     Interpublic Group Companies Inc., Convertible Notes     4.250 %   3/15/23   BB     671,250    
  500     Liberty Media Corporation, Senior Debentures, Exchangeable for PCS Common Stock, Series 1     4.000 %   11/15/29   BB-     287,500    
  1,000     Liberty Media Corporation     3.125 %   3/30/23   BB-     1,126,250    
  750     Omnicom Group Inc., Convertible Bond     0.000 %   7/01/38   BBB+     797,813    
  2,850     Total Media                       2,882,813    
    Metals & Mining – 0.6%  
  350     Alcoa Inc., Convertible Bond     5.250 %   3/15/14   Baa3     867,563    
  2,000     Gold Reserve, Inc., Convertible Bonds     5.500 %   6/15/22   N/R     1,407,500    
  150     Newmont Mining Corp., Senior Convertible Note     1.625 %   7/15/17   BBB+     218,813    
  450     Newmont Mining Corporation, 144A     1.625 %   7/15/17   BBB+     656,438    
  250     Newmont Mining Corporation     3.000 %   2/15/12   BBB+     349,063    
  600     Newmont Mining Corporation     1.250 %   7/15/14   BBB+     863,250    
  250     Steel Dynamics, Inc.     5.125 %   6/15/14   BB+     318,125    
  650     United States Steel Corporation     4.000 %   5/15/14   BB     1,264,250    
  4,700     Total Metals & Mining                       5,945,002    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Multiline Retail – 0.0%  
$ 350     Saks, Inc., Convertible Bonds     2.000 %   3/15/24   B+   $ 364,438    
    Multi-Utilities – 0.1%  
  500     CMS Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.875 %   12/01/24   BB+     726,875    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.7%  
  400     Alpha Natural Resouces Inc., Convertible Bond     2.375 %   4/15/15   BB     537,000    
  450     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.750 %   11/15/35   BB     448,875    
  750     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.500 %   5/15/37   BB     673,125    
  400     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.250 %   12/15/38   BB     313,500    
  920     Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, Convertible     5.000 %   10/01/29   N/R     900,450    
  500     Massey Energy Company, Convertible Bond     3.250 %   8/01/15   BB-     490,625    
  800     Peabody Energy Corp., Convertible Bond     4.750 %   12/15/66   Ba3     1,039,000    
  300     Penn Virginia Corporation     4.500 %   11/15/12   B     298,500    
  500     Pioneer Natural Resouces Company, Convertible Bond     2.875 %   1/15/38   BB+     759,375    
  1,075     USEC Inc., Convertible Bond     3.000 %   10/01/14   Caa2     972,875    
  6,095     Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels                       6,433,325    
    Personal Products – 0.0%  
  250     RadioShack Corporation, Convertible Bond     2.500 %   8/01/13   Ba1     267,813    
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%  
  600     Allergan Inc., Convertible Bond     1.500 %   4/01/26   A+     681,000    
  600     Mylan Labs, Inc., Convertible Bonds, 144A     3.750 %   9/15/15   BB-     1,039,500    
  550     Mylan Labs, Inc., Convertible Bonds     1.250 %   3/15/12   BB-     585,063    
  950     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Company B.V., Series D     1.750 %   2/01/26   A-     1,046,188    
  350     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Company LLC, Convertible Bonds     0.250 %   2/01/26   A-     412,563    
  175     Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Convertible Bond     4.000 %   11/15/13   B     392,875    
  3,225     Total Pharmaceuticals                       4,157,189    
    Real Estate – 0.8%  
  950     Boston Properties Limited Partnership, Convertible Bonds, 144A     3.625 %   2/15/14   A-     1,015,313    
  850     Boston Properties Limited Partnership, Convertible Bonds, 144A     2.875 %   2/15/37   A-     867,000    
  300     Duke Realty Corporation, Series D, 144A     3.750 %   12/01/11   BBB-     305,250    
  450     ERP Operating LP     3.850 %   8/15/26   BBB+     472,500    
  200     Health Care REIT, Inc., Convertible Bonds     4.750 %   12/01/26   Baa2     222,750    
  200     Health Care REIT, Inc., Convertible Bonds     4.750 %   7/15/27   Baa2     222,250    
  850     Host Hotels and Resorts Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     2.625 %   4/15/27   BB+     845,750    
  450     Host Marriot LP, Convertible Bonds, 144A     3.250 %   4/15/24   BB+     528,750    
  450     National Retail Properties Inc., Convertible Bonds     5.125 %   6/15/28   Baa2     524,250    
  250     Prologis Trust, Convertible Bonds, 144A     2.250 %   4/01/37   BBB-     249,374    
  1,000     Prologis Trust, Convertible Bonds     2.250 %   4/01/37   BBB-     997,499    
  250     Rayonier Trust Holdings Inc., Convertible Bond     3.750 %   10/15/12   BBB     277,499    
  200     Ventas Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     3.875 %   11/15/11   BBB-     249,249    
  800     Vornado Realty, Convertible Bond     3.875 %   4/15/25   BBB     890,999    
  7,200     Total Real Estate                       7,668,433    
    Semiconductors & Equipment – 1.0%  
  2,237     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Convertible Bonds, 144A     6.000 %   5/01/15   B+     2,264,962    
  637     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Convertible Bonds     5.750 %   8/15/12   B+     656,109    
  1,000     Intel Corporation, Convertible Bond     2.950 %   12/15/35   A-     1,001,249    
  1,850     Intel Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.250 %   8/01/39   A2     2,226,937    
  1,350     Micron Technology, Inc.     1.875 %   6/01/14   B+     1,282,499    
  750     ON Semiconductor Corporation     2.625 %   12/15/26   B+     882,187    
  300     Xilinx Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     3.125 %   3/15/37   BB     313,499    
  350     Xilinx Inc., Convertible Bond     3.125 %   3/15/37   BB     365,749    
  8,474     Total Semiconductors & Equipment                       8,993,191    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Software – 0.2%  
$ 700     Microsoft Corporation, Convertible Bond, 144A     0.000 %   6/15/13   AAA   $ 755,124    
  300     Nuance Communications Inc.     2.750 %   8/15/27   B-     353,624    
  550     Symantec Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.000 %   6/15/13   BBB     627,687    
  1,550     Total Software                       1,736,435    
    Specialty Retail – 0.1%  
  500     Best Buy Co., Inc.     2.250 %   1/15/22   Baa3     531,874    
    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.0%  
  336     Iconix Brand Group, Inc., Convertible Notes, 144A     1.875 %   6/30/12   B+     339,359    
    Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1%  
  290     WESCO International Inc., Convertible Bond     6.000 %   9/15/29   B     599,574    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0%  
  500     Liberty Media Corporation, Convertible Bonds     3.750 %   2/15/30   BB-     277,499    
$ 87,282     Total Convertible Bonds (cost $86,078,767)                       97,261,451    
Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Corporate Bonds – 12.1% (9.4% of Total Investments)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 0.2%  
$ 400     Bombardier Inc., Class B Shares, 144A     7.500 %   3/15/18   BB+   $ 431,000    
  800     Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company     8.500 %   4/01/15   CCC-     598,000    
  1,000     Hexcel Corporation, Term Loan     6.750 %   2/01/15   B+     1,025,000    
  2,200     Total Aerospace & Defense                       2,054,000    
    Airlines – 0.1%  
  600     Continental Airlines, Inc, 144A     6.750 %   9/15/15   Ba2     621,000    
  600     United Airlines Inc, 144A     12.000 %   11/01/13   B3     664,500    
  1,200     Total Airlines                       1,285,500    
    Auto Components – 0.2%  
  800     Cooper Standard Automitve     8.500 %   5/01/18   B+     852,000    
  1,200     Titan Wheels International Inc., 144A     7.875 %   10/01/17   B+     1,272,000    
  2,000     Total Auto Components                       2,124,000    
    Building Products – 0.0%  
  400     Libbey Glass Inc, 144A     10.000 %   2/15/15   B     432,000    
    Chemicals – 0.6%  
  1,950     Hexion US Finance Corporation     8.875 %   2/01/18   B3     2,093,813    
  400     Momentive Performance Materials     9.000 %   1/15/21   Caa1     423,000    
  800     NOVA Chemicals Corporation     8.625 %   11/01/19   B+     878,000    
  350     Phibro Animal Health Corporation, 144A     9.250 %   7/01/18   B     362,250    
  1,400     Rockwood Specialties Group Inc., Series WI     7.500 %   11/15/14   B     1,442,000    
  4,900     Total Chemicals                       5,199,063    
    Commercial Banks – 0.3%  
  200     Ally Financial Inc.     8.000 %   3/15/20   B     219,000    
  2,900     LBG Capital I PLC, 144A     7.875 %   11/01/20   BB-     2,653,500    
  300     Lloyds Banking Group LBG Capital 1, 144A     8.000 %   6/15/20   B+     264,000    
  3,400     Total Commercial Banks                       3,136,500    

 

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Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.3%  
$ 800     Avis Budget Car Rental, 144A     8.250 %   1/15/19   B   $ 812,000    
  300     International Lease Finance Corporation, 144A     8.625 %   9/15/15   BB+     323,250    
  1,000     International Lease Finance Corporation, 144A     8.750 %   3/15/17   BB+     1,075,000    
  800     Ticketmaster     10.750 %   8/01/16   B1     870,000    
  2,900     Total Commercial Services & Supplies                       3,080,250    
    Communications Equipment – 0.2%  
  350     Avaya Inc.     10.125 %   11/01/15   CCC+     360,500    
  800     IntelSat Bermuda Limited     11.250 %   2/04/17   CCC+     876,000    
  200     Sungard Data Systems Inc., 144A     7.375 %   11/15/18   B     202,000    
  400     Sungard Data Systems Inc., 144A     7.625 %   11/15/20   B     407,000    
  1,750     Total Communications Equipment                       1,845,500    
    Construction Materials – 0.1%  
  1,200     Headwaters Inc.     11.375 %   11/01/14   B+     1,318,500    
    Containers & Packaging – 0.2%  
  400     Boise Paper Holdings Company     8.000 %   4/01/20   BB     430,000    
  1,400     Solo Cup Company     8.500 %   2/15/14   CCC     1,267,000    
  1,800     Total Containers & Packaging                       1,697,000    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.7%  
  600     Ally Financial Inc.     7.500 %   9/15/20   B     632,250    
  650     CIT Group Inc.     7.000 %   5/01/17   B+     653,250    
  5,200     Fortis Hybrid Financing     8.250 %   8/27/49   BBB     5,077,800    
  6,450     Total Diversified Financial Services                       6,363,300    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.4%  
  800     Cequel Communication Holdings I, 144A     8.625 %   11/15/17   B-     840,000    
  800     Frontier Communications Corporation     8.500 %   4/15/20   BB     878,000    
  200     Insight Communications, 144A     9.375 %   7/15/18   B-     214,000    
  800     IntelSat Jackson Holding, 144A     7.250 %   10/15/20   B+     812,000    
  800     Windstream Corporation     7.875 %   11/01/17   Ba3     845,000    
  3,400     Total Diversified Telecommunication Services                       3,589,000    
    Electric Utilities – 0.0%  
  400     Calpine Corporation, 144A     7.875 %   7/31/20   B+     407,000    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.1%  
  600     Energy Future Holdings     10.000 %   1/15/20   B     620,264    
    Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.1%  
  350     Amkor Technology Inc.     7.375 %   5/01/18   BB-     365,750    
  800     Kemet Corporation, Convertible Bonds, 144A     10.500 %   5/01/18   B1     864,000    
  1,150     Total Electronic Equipment & Instruments                       1,229,750    
    Food & Staples Retailing – 0.1%  
  800     Stater Brothers Holdings Inc.     7.375 %   11/15/18   B+     824,000    
    Food Products – 0.3%  
  800     Dole Foods Company, 144A     8.000 %   10/01/16   B+     848,000    
  2,243     Dole Foods Company     8.750 %   7/15/13   B-     2,408,421    
  3,043     Total Food Products                       3,256,421    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.2%  
$ 1,200     Accellent Inc., 144A     10.000 %   11/01/17   CCC+   $ 1,137,000    
  500     Biomet Inc.     10.000 %   10/15/17   B-     548,750    
  1,700     Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies                       1,685,750    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 1.0%  
  400     Aurora Diagnostics Holdings LLC, 144A     10.750 %   1/15/18   B3     403,000    
  350     Capella Healthcare Inc., 144A     9.250 %   7/01/17   B     371,875    
  2,000     Community Health Systems, Inc.     8.875 %   7/15/15   B     2,105,000    
  1,000     HCA Inc.     9.250 %   11/15/16   BB-     1,069,375    
  1,200     HCA Inc.     8.500 %   4/15/19   BB     1,320,000    
  2,750     Select Medical Corporation     7.625 %   2/01/15   B-     2,763,750    
  1,200     Select Medical Corporation     6.237 %   9/15/15   CCC+     1,116,000    
  8,900     Total Health Care Providers & Services                       9,149,000    
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.9%  
  800     CCM Merger Inc., 144A     8.000 %   8/01/13   CCC+     782,000    
  800     GWR Operating Partnership, 144A     10.875 %   4/01/17   BB-     848,000    
  1,550     Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.     11.250 %   6/01/17   B     1,751,500    
  600     Landry's Restaurants Inc.     11.625 %   12/01/15   B     643,500    
  200     MGM Mirage Inc., 144A     9.000 %   3/15/20   B1     221,000    
  400     Peninsula Gaming LLC     8.375 %   8/15/15   BB     422,500    
  400     Penn National Gaming Inc.     8.750 %   8/15/19   BB-     443,000    
  800     Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.     8.750 %   5/15/20   B     832,000    
  1,750     Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., 144A     2.803 %   3/15/14   BB     1,610,000    
  400     Universal City Development Partners     8.875 %   11/15/15   B3     427,000    
  7,700     Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure                       7,980,500    
    Household Products – 0.1%  
  1,150     Central Garden & Pet Company, Senior Subordinate Notes     8.250 %   3/01/18   B     1,170,125    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.1%  
  1,000     NRG Energy Inc.     7.375 %   1/15/17   BB-     1,032,500    
    Industrial Conglomerates – 0.0%  
  200     Reynolds Group, 144A     9.000 %   4/15/19   B     208,250    
    Internet Software & Services – 0.1%  
  800     Open Solutions Inc., 144A     9.750 %   2/01/15   CCC+     562,000    
    IT Services – 0.7%  
  500     Fidelity National Information Services Inc., 144A     7.875 %   7/15/20   Ba2     531,250    
  400     Fidelity National Information Services Inc.     7.625 %   7/15/17   Ba2     423,000    
  1,200     First Data Corporation, 144A     8.875 %   8/15/20   B+     1,272,000    
  887     First Data Corporation     10.550 %   9/24/15   B-     844,511    
  400     First Data Corporation     9.875 %   9/24/15   B-     383,000    
  400     First Data Corporation     11.250 %   3/31/16   CCC+     352,000    
  1,359     Global Cash Access LLC     8.750 %   3/15/12   B     1,372,590    
  400     ManTech International Company     7.250 %   4/15/18   BB+     420,000    
  750     Seagate HDD Cayman     6.875 %   5/01/20   BB+     720,000    
  6,296     Total IT Services                       6,318,351    
    Machinery – 0.2%  
  2,000     Greenbrier Companies, Inc.     8.375 %   5/15/15   CCC     2,035,000    
    Media – 0.4%  
  400     Allbritton Communications Company, 144A     8.000 %   5/15/18   B     406,000    
  300     Cablevision Systems Corporation     7.750 %   4/15/18   B+     315,750    
  200     Cablevision Systems Corporation     8.000 %   4/15/20   B+     215,000    
  600     Clear Channel Communications, Inc.     5.500 %   9/15/14   CCC-     501,000    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Media (continued)  
$ 700     Clear Channel Communications, Inc.     10.750 %   8/01/16   CCC-   $ 630,000    
  350     Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Inc., 144A     9.250 %   12/15/17   B     385,000    
  1,975     Medianews Group Inc., (10), (11)     6.375 %   4/01/14   CC     198    
  200     NexStar Mission Broadcast, 144A     8.875 %   4/15/17   B     213,500    
  600     Nielsen Finance LLC Co     7.750 %   10/15/18   B     624,000    
  5,325     Total Media                       3,290,448    
    Metals & Mining – 0.2%  
  400     Consol Energy Inc., 144A     8.000 %   4/01/17   BB     428,000    
  400     Consol Energy Inc., 144A     8.250 %   4/01/20   BB     434,000    
  600     Essar Steel Algoma Inc., 144A     9.375 %   3/15/15   B+     606,750    
  1,400     Total Metals & Mining                       1,468,750    
    Multiline Retail – 0.4%  
  2,150     Neiman Marcus Group Inc., Term Loan     9.000 %   10/15/15   B-     2,262,875    
  800     Sprectum Brands Inc, 144A     9.500 %   6/15/18   B     880,000    
  1,000     Toys R Us Property Company II LLC     8.500 %   12/01/17   Ba1     1,080,000    
  3,950     Total Multiline Retail                       4,222,875    
    Multi-Utilities – 0.1%  
  800     Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.     10.250 %   3/15/14   CCC+     820,000    
    Municipal – 0.0%  
  400     Tops Markets     10.125 %   10/15/15   B     413,000    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.5%  
  1,000     Alta Mesa Holdings Finance, 144A     9.625 %   10/15/18   B     976,250    
  450     Chaparral Energy Inc.     8.500 %   12/01/15   B+     460,125    
  1,650     Chaparral Energy Inc.     8.875 %   2/01/17   B+     1,683,000    
  800     Genesis Energy LP, 144A     7.875 %   12/15/18   B+     798,000    
  800     Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Company, 144A     7.625 %   4/15/21   BB-     830,000    
  600     OPTI Canada Inc.     7.875 %   12/15/14   CCC     426,750    
  6,700     TranCanada Pipelines Limited     6.350 %   5/15/17   Baa1     6,624,357    
  300     Western Refining Inc., 144A     10.750 %   6/15/14   B3     321,000    
  700     Western Refining Inc.     11.250 %   6/15/17   B     759,500    
  1,000     Whiting Petroleum Corporation     7.000 %   2/01/14   BB     1,055,000    
  14,000     Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels                       13,933,982    
    Paper & Forest Products – 0.4%  
  600     Catalyst Paper Corporation, 144A     11.000 %   12/15/16   B3     568,500    
  3,700     MagIndustries Corporation, (11)     11.000 %   12/14/12   N/R     3,657,668    
  4,300     Total Paper & Forest Products                       4,226,168    
    Personal Products – 0.2%  
  1,200     Prestige Brands Inc.     8.250 %   4/01/18   B     1,248,000    
  400     Revlon Consumer Products     9.750 %   11/15/15   B     425,000    
  1,600     Total Personal Products                       1,673,000    
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%  
  600     Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc., (7)     7.750 %   4/01/14   C     300,000    
  900     KV Pharmaceutical Company, Convertible Bond     2.500 %   5/16/33   N/R     499,500    
  600     Mylan Inc., 144A     7.875 %   7/15/20   BB-     649,500    
  1,200     Warner Chilcott Company LLC, 144A     7.750 %   9/15/18   B+     1,218,000    
  3,300     Total Pharmaceuticals                       2,667,000    
    Real Estate – 0.1%  
  800     Entertainment Properties Trust, 144A     7.750 %   7/15/20   Baa3     850,000    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Road & Rail – 0.1%  
$ 600     Avis Budget Car Rental     9.625 %   3/15/18   B   $ 649,500    
    Semiconductors & Equipment – 0.2%  
  1,400     Freescale Semiconductor Inc.     9.250 %   4/15/18   B2     1,547,000    
  200     NXP BV     3.039 %   10/15/13   B-     197,750    
  1,600     Total Semiconductors & Equipment                       1,744,750    
    Specialty Retail – 0.3%  
  771     Brookstone Company Inc., 144A     13.000 %   10/15/14   CCC+     715,103    
  900     Claires Stores, Inc.     9.250 %   6/01/15   CCC+     873,000    
  800     Claires Stores, Inc.     10.500 %   6/01/17   CCC     750,000    
  200     Express LLC     8.750 %   3/01/18   B     213,500    
  2,671     Total Specialty Retail                       2,551,603    
    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.0%  
  400     Hanesbrands Inc.     8.000 %   12/15/16   BB-     431,000    
    Transportation Infrastructure – 0.1%  
  1,200     AWAS Aviation Capital Limited, 144A     7.000 %   10/15/16   BBB-     1,195,500    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.6%  
  1,000     Clearwire Communications Finance     12.000 %   12/01/15   B2     1,085,000    
  1,500     IPCS, Inc.     2.412 %   5/01/13   Ba2     1,451,250    
  2,450     Sprint Nextel Corporation     8.375 %   8/15/17   BB-     2,639,874    
  4,950     Total Wireless Telecommunication Services                       5,176,124    
$ 114,635     Total Corporate Bonds (cost $109,714,448)                       113,917,224    
Principal
Amount (000)/
Shares
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Capital Preferred Securities – 25.3% (19.6% of Total Investments)  
    Capital Markets – 0.5%  
  6,445     Credit Suisse Guernsey     0.976 %   5/15/17   A3   $ 4,777,356    
    Commercial Banks – 10.3%  
  2,155     AgFirst Farm Credit Bank     8.393 %   12/15/11   A     2,214,263    
  2,600     AgFirst Farm Credit Bank     7.300 %   12/15/53   A     2,258,844    
  2,984     Banco Santander Finance     10.500 %   9/29/49   A-     3,245,989    
  1,500     BankAmerica Institutional Capital Trust, Series B, 144A     7.700 %   12/31/26   Baa3     1,511,250    
  1,000     BankAmerica Institutional Trust, 144A     8.070 %   12/31/26   Baa3     1,013,750    
  2,000     Barclays Bank PLC, 144A     7.434 %   12/15/17   A-     1,975,000    
  3,500     Barclays Bank PLC     6.278 %   12/15/34   A-     3,001,250    
  800     BB&T Capital Trust I     5.850 %   8/18/35   Baa1     757,106    
  4,200     BB&T Capital Trust IV     6.820 %   6/12/37   Baa1     4,158,000    
  3,350     BBVA International Unipersonal     5.919 %   4/18/17   A-     2,549,116    
  3,135     Credit Agricole, S.A., 144A     8.375 %   10/13/49   A-     3,236,888    
  1,836     Credit Agricole, S.A.     9.750 %   12/26/54   A-     1,941,570    
  500     Credit Suisse thru Claudius Limited     8.250 %   6/27/49   A3     517,000    
  9,000     First Empire Capital Trust I     8.234 %   2/01/27   Baa2     8,965,800    
  600     First Union Institutional Capital II     7.850 %   1/01/27   A-     607,856    
  3,100     Fulton Capital Trust I     6.290 %   2/01/36   Baa3     2,343,538    
  300     HBOS Capital Funding LP, 144A     6.071 %   6/30/14   Ba2     247,500    
  1,000     HSBC Bank PLC     0.850 %   6/11/49   A     605,000    
  550     HSBC Capital Funding LP, Debt     10.176 %   6/30/50   A-     724,625    
  900     NB Capital Trust II     7.830 %   12/15/26   Baa3     906,750    
  4,200     Nordea Bank AB     8.375 %   3/25/15   A-     4,487,700    
  8,000     North Fork Capital Trust II     8.000 %   12/15/27   Baa3     8,100,000    
  5,145     Rabobank Nederland, 144A     11.000 %   6/30/19   AA-     6,669,479    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)/
Shares
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Commercial Banks (continued)  
  600     Reliance Capital Trust I, Series B     8.170 %   5/01/28   N/R   $ 482,257    
  11,324     Societe Generale     8.750 %   10/07/49   BBB+     11,663,720    
  200     Sovereign Capital Trust VI     7.908 %   6/13/36   BBB+     206,507    
  2,000     Sparebanken Rogaland, Notes, 144A     6.443 %   5/01/49   Ba1     1,837,156    
  3,300     Standard Chartered PLC, 144A     7.014 %   7/30/37   BBB     3,240,762    
  800     Suntrust Capital Trust VIII     6.100 %   12/01/66   Baa3     734,268    
  (12)   Union Planters Preferred Fund, 144A     7.750 %   7/15/53   B     16,338,469    
    Total Commercial Banks                     96,541,413    
    Consumer Finance – 0.3%  
  1,000     Capital One Capital IV Corporation     6.745 %   2/17/32   Baa3     997,500    
  1,700     Capital One Capital VI     8.875 %   5/15/40   Baa3     1,782,875    
    Total Consumer Finance                     2,780,375    
    Diversified Financial Services – 1.2%  
  (12)   AMG Capital Trust II, Convertible Bond     5.150 %   10/15/37   BB     18,141    
  1,200     Bank One Capital III     8.750 %   9/01/30   A2     1,425,683    
  7,500     JPMorgan Chase Capital Trust XX Series T     6.550 %   9/29/36   A2     7,568,198    
  2,450     JPMorgan Chase Capital XXV     6.800 %   10/01/37   A2     2,534,060    
    Total Diversified Financial Services                     11,546,082    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.1%  
  10     Centaur Funding Corporation, Series B     9.080 %   4/21/20   BBB     10,809,568    
    Insurance – 11.1%  
  2,193     Allstate Corporation     6.125 %   5/15/17   Baa1     2,198,483    
  2,600     AXA SA, 144A     6.463 %   12/14/18   Baa1     2,346,500    
  1,000     AXA SA, 144A     6.379 %   12/14/36   Baa1     913,750    
  3,900     AXA     8.600 %   12/15/30   A3     4,381,030    
  15     Axis Capital Holdings Limited     7.500 %   12/01/15   BBB     1,360,213    
  5,000     Catlin Insurance Company Limited     7.249 %   1/19/17   BBB+     4,425,000    
  9,925     Glen Meadows Pass Through Trust     6.505 %   2/15/17   BB+     8,312,188    
  8,000     Great West Life & Annuity Capital I, 144A     6.625 %   11/15/34   A-     7,473,160    
  4,500     Liberty Mutual Group, 144A     7.800 %   3/15/37   Baa3     4,477,500    
  3,500     Lincoln National Corporation     6.050 %   4/20/17   BBB     3,263,750    
  7,300     MetLife Capital Trust IV, 144A     7.875 %   12/15/37   BBB     7,756,250    
  400     MetLife Capital Trust X, 144A     9.250 %   4/08/68   BBB     472,000    
  7,600     National Financial Services Inc.     6.750 %   5/15/37   Baa2     7,022,020    
  1,150     Nationwide Financial Services Capital Trust     7.899 %   3/01/37   Baa2     1,006,068    
  6,400     Oil Insurance Limited, 144A     7.558 %   6/30/11   Baa1     5,928,442    
  2,500     Old Mutual Capital Funding, Notes     8.000 %   6/22/53   Baa3     2,393,750    
  5,600     Progressive Corporation     6.700 %   6/15/67   A2     5,761,498    
  10,200     Prudential Financial Inc.     8.875 %   6/15/18   BBB+     11,959,500    
  6,200     Prudential PLC     6.500 %   6/29/49   A-     5,812,500    
  13,600     XL Capital Ltd     6.500 %   10/15/57   BBB-     11,831,999    
  4,700     ZFS Finance USA Trust II 144A     6.450 %   12/15/65   A     4,670,624    
    Total Insurance                     103,766,225    
    Road & Rail – 0.7%  
  6,400     Burlington Northern Santa Fe Funding Trust I     6.613 %   1/15/26   BBB     6,640,396    
    U.S. Agency – 0.1%  
  1     Farm Credit Bank of Texas     10.000 %   12/15/60   A3     864,249    
    Total Capital Preferred Securities (cost $234,394,629)                     237,725,664    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Investment Companies – 1.3% (1.0% of Total Investments)  
  354,750     BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust II   $ 3,487,193    
  298,160     Flaherty and Crumrine/Claymore Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc.     4,833,174    
  259,567     John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III     4,150,476    
    Total Investment Companies (cost $17,741,875)     12,470,843    
Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Rights – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)  
    Metals & Mining  
  31,200     Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.   $ 43,680    
    Total Rights (cost $0)     43,680    

 

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon     Maturity   Value  
    Short-Term Investments – 5.2% (4.0% of Total Investments)  
$ 27,967     Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 12/31/10,     0.040 %         1/03/11   $ 27,967,175    
    repurchase price $27,967,268, collateralized by:                
 
    $630,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.750%, due 7/31/15, value $632,363,              
 
    $27,170,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.250%, due 9/30/15, value $26,422,825, and              
 
    $1,520,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.250%, due 10/31/15, value $1,472,500                  
  20,402     Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 12/31/10,
repurchase price $20,401,758, collateralized by:
$1,195,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.500%, due 8/15/39, value $1,230,874,
$13,505,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625%, due 8/15/19, value $14,247,775, and
$5,210,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.375%, due 11/15/19, value $5,333,738
    0.040 %         1/03/11     20,401,690    
$ 48,369     Total Short-Term Investments (cost $48,368,865)                       48,368,865    
    Total Investments (cost $1,153,075,137) – 129.3%                         1,213,748,188    

 

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Common Stocks Sold Short – (0.6)%  
    Chemicals – (0.1)%  
  (10,500 )   Sigma-Aldrich Corporation   $ (698,880 )  
    Food Products – (0.0)%  
  (9,000 )   Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., (2)     (295,740 )  
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – (0.2)%  
  (2,000 )   Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., (2)     (425,320 )  
  (12,800 )   P.F. Changs China Bistro, Inc.     (620,288 )  
  (6,700 )   Panera Bread Company, (2)     (678,107 )  
    Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     (1,723,715 )  
    Household Products – (0.0)%  
  (5,300 )   Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC     (291,279 )  
    Internet & Catalog Retail – (0.1)%  
  (2,800 )   Amazon.com, Inc., (2)     (504,000 )  
  (1,600 )   NetFlix.com Inc., (2)     (281,120 )  
    Total Internet & Catalog Retail     (785,120 )  
    Software – (0.0)%  
  (2,600 )   Salesforce.com, Inc., (2)     (343,200 )  

 

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Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Specialty Retail – (0.2)%  
  (8,800 )   Tiffany & Co   $ (547,976 )  
  (17,000 )   Urban Outfitters, Inc., (2)     (608,770 )  
    Total Specialty Retail     (1,156,746 )  
    Total Common Stocks Sold Short (proceeds $4,065,551)     (5,294,680 )  
    Borrowings – (28.7)% (13), (14)     (270,000,000 )  
    Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.0)% (17)     390,248    
    Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%   $ 938,843,756    

 

Investments in Derivatives

Put Options Purchased outstanding at December 31, 2010:

Number of
Contracts
  Type   Notional
Amount (15)
  Expiration
Date
  Strike
Price
  Value  
  71     Autozone Inc.   $ 1,420,000     1/21/12   $ 200.0     $ 38,695    
  71     Total Put Options Purchased (premiums paid $158,961)   $ 1,420,000                 $ 38,695    

 

Call Options Written outstanding at December 31, 2010:

Number of
Contracts
  Type   Notional
Amount (15)
  Expiration
Date
  Strike
Price
  Value  
  (745 )   Aetna Inc.   $ (2,235,000 )   1/22/11   $ 30.0     $ (70,403 )  
  (155 )   AngloGold Ashanti Limited     (620,000 )   1/22/11     40.0       (143,375 )  
  (386 )   Arch Coal, Inc.     (965,000 )   1/22/11     25.0       (389,860 )  
  (210 )   AstraZeneca PLC     (945,000 )   1/22/11     45.0       (35,700 )  
  (638 )   Barrick Gold Corporation     (2,552,000 )   1/22/11     40.0       (843,755 )  
  (600 )   Cameco Corporation     (2,100,000 )   1/22/11     35.0       (330,000 )  
  (588 )   Chesapeake Energy Corporation     (1,470,000 )   1/21/12     25.0       (235,200 )  
  (640 )   eBay, Inc.     (1,920,000 )   1/22/11     30.0       (18,880 )  
  (312 )   Eli Lilly & Company     (1,092,000 )   1/22/11     35.0       (15,132 )  
  (383 )   Eli Lilly & Company     (1,340,500 )   1/21/12     35.0       (86,749 )  
  (402 )   Forest Laboratories Inc.     (1,206,000 )   1/22/11     30.0       (87,435 )  
  (1,040 )   Gold Fields Limited     (1,300,000 )   1/22/11     12.5       (582,400 )  
  (565 )   Gold Fields Limited     (847,500 )   1/22/11     15.0       (177,975 )  
  (312 )   Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.     (624,000 )   1/22/11     20.0       (95,160 )  
  (1,080 )   Kroger Company     (2,430,000 )   1/21/12     22.5       (232,200 )  
  (280 )   Lockheed Martin Corporation     (2,100,000 )   1/22/11     75.0       (1,400 )  
  (550 )   Newmont Mining Corporation     (2,750,000 )   1/22/11     50.0       (631,125 )  
  (603 )   Nexen Inc.     (1,356,750 )   3/19/11     22.5       (102,510 )  
  (1,200 )   Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation     (2,700,000 )   6/18/11     22.5       (153,000 )  
  (1,190 )   Nokia Corporation     (1,071,000 )   1/22/11     9.0       (163,030 )  
  (1,600 )   Pfizer, Inc.     (2,800,000 )   1/22/11     17.5       (54,400 )  
  (354 )   Range Resources Corporation     (1,327,500 )   1/21/12     37.5       (396,480 )  
  (1,746 )   Smithfield Foods, Inc.     (3,055,500 )   1/22/11     17.5       (558,720 )  
  (846 )   StatoilHydro ASA, ADR     (1,692,000 )   4/16/11     20.0       (346,860 )  
  (537 )   Suncor Energy, Inc     (1,611,000 )   1/22/11     30.0       (449,738 )  
  (347 )   Tesoro Corporation     (520,500 )   1/22/11     15.0       (124,052 )  
  (1,755 )   Tyson Foods, Inc.     (3,510,000 )   1/22/11     20.0       (8,775 )  
  (1,112 )   UBS AG     (1,946,000 )   1/22/11     17.5       (11,120 )  
  (394 )   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     (2,068,500 )   1/22/11     52.5       (68,556 )  
  (434 )   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     (2,387,000 )   1/22/11     55.0       (12,152 )  
  (21,004 )   Total Call Options Written (premiums received $4,856,749)   $ (52,542,750 )               $ (6,426,142 )  

 

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    For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.

  (1)  All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.

  (2)  Non-income producing; issuer has not declared a dividend within the past twelve months.

  (3)  Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged as collateral for call options written during and as of the end of the reporting period.

  (4)  Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor's Group ("Standard & Poor's"), Moody's Investor 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.

  (5)  Senior Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for a Borrower to prepay, prepayments of Senior Loans may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of Senior Loans held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.

  (6)  Senior Loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus an assigned fixed rate. These floating lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate referenced by the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), or (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks.

    Senior Loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the Agent Bank and/or Borrower prior to the disposition of a Senior Loan.

  (7)  The Fund's Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund's custodian to cease accruing additional income and "write-off" any remaining recorded balances on the Fund's records.

  (8)  At or subsequent to December 31, 2010, this issue was under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court.

  (9)  Non-income producing security, in the case of a Senior Loan, denotes that the issuer has defaulted on the payment of principal or interest or has filed for bankruptcy.

  (10)  The Fund's Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund's custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund's records.

  (11)  Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.

  (12)  Principal Amount (000) rounds to less than $1,000.

  (13)  Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 22.2%.

  (14)  The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for Borrowings. As of December 31, 2010, investments with a value of $655,610,679 have been pledged as collateral for Borrowings.

  (15)  For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Strike Price by 100.

  (16)  For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, Common Stock categorized as Level 2. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.

  (17)  Other Assets Less Liabilities includes Value and/or Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative instruments as noted in Investments in Derivatives.

  N/R  Not rated.

  WI/DD  Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

  144A  Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers

  ADR  American Depositary Receipt.

  CORTS  Corporate Backed Trust Securities.

  PPLUS  PreferredPlus Trust.

  TBD  Senior Loan purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date of the transaction. In addition, Senior Loans typically trade without accrued interest and therefore a weighted average coupon rate is not available prior to settlement. At settlement, if still unknown, the Borrower or counterparty will provide the Fund with the final weighted average coupon rate and maturity date.

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JQC

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS

  December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Common Stocks – 35.8% (27.7% of Total Investments)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%  
  16,520     Boeing Company   $ 1,078,095    
  3,235     Esterline Technologies Corporation, (2)     221,889    
  151,000     Finmeccanica SPA     1,716,150    
  5,065     GeoEye, Inc., (2)     214,705    
  3,680     L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.     259,403    
  83,603     Lockheed Martin Corporation, (3)     5,844,686    
  4,490     Orbital Sciences Corporation     76,914    
  150,200     Thales S.A.     5,255,650    
  3,390     United Technologies Corporation     266,861    
    Total Aerospace & Defense     14,934,353    
    Air Freight & Logistics – 0.1%  
  12,340     United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B     895,637    
    Airlines – 0.0%  
  20,320     Hawaiian Holdings Inc., (2)     159,309    
    Auto Components – 0.2%  
  10,620     Cooper Tire & Rubber     250,420    
  8,300     Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, (2)     98,355    
  45,300     Johnson Controls, Inc.     1,730,460    
  8,500     TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation, (2)     447,950    
    Total Auto Components     2,527,185    
    Automobiles – 0.4%  
  94,011     Honda Motor Company Limited     3,722,692    
  1,525     Toyota Motor Corporation, Sponsored ADR     119,911    
  37,878     Toyota Motor Corporation     1,502,244    
    Total Automobiles     5,344,847    
    Beverages – 0.7%  
  325,953     Coca-Cola Amatil Limited     3,620,559    
  32,149     Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV     2,650,042    
  37,870     Coca-Cola Company     2,490,710    
  21,695     Dr. Pepper Snapple Group     762,796    
  12,300     Molson Coors Brewing Company, Class B     617,337    
    Total Beverages     10,141,444    
    Biotechnology – 0.2%  
  17,970     Amgen Inc., (2)     986,553    
  9,140     Biogen Idec Inc., (2)     612,837    
  9,345     BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., (2)     251,661    
  3,820     Celgene Corporation, (2)     225,915    
  7,991     Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc., (2)     171,007    
  9,390     Geron Corporation, (2)     48,546    
  21,230     Gilead Sciences, Inc., (2)     769,375    
  6,590     Incyte Pharmaceuticals Inc., (2)     109,130    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Biotechnology (continued)  
  16,670     Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, (2)   $ 96,519    
  16,220     PDL Biopahrma Inc.     101,051    
    Total Biotechnology     3,372,594    
    Building Products – 0.1%  
  36,123     Masonite Worldwide Holdings, (2)     1,255,274    
    Capital Markets – 0.4%  
  4,540     Affiliated Managers Group Inc., (2)     450,459    
  4,950     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     284,873    
  4,090     Artio Global Investors Inc.     60,328    
  6,370     Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Class A     89,180    
  9,150     Invesco LTD     220,149    
  22,360     Legg Mason, Inc.     810,997    
  6,890     T. Rowe Price Group Inc.     444,681    
  66,430     UBS AG     1,090,589    
  158,760     UBS AG, (2), (3)     2,614,777    
    Total Capital Markets     6,066,033    
    Chemicals – 1.0%  
  22,110     Celanese Corporation, Series A     910,269    
  1,000     CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     135,150    
  3,960     Intrepid Potash Inc., (2)     147,668    
  117,887     Kuraray Company Limited     1,690,115    
  4,460     Minerals Technologies Inc.     291,729    
  24,680     Mosaic Company     1,884,565    
  39,177     Nitto Denko Corporation     1,845,696    
  11,930     Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan     1,853,151    
  3,800     PPG Industries, Inc.     319,466    
  2,103     Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited, ADR, (15)     114,089    
  8,210     Solutia Inc., (2)     189,487    
  72,873     Umicore     3,790,037    
  4,975     Westlake Chemical Corporation     216,263    
    Total Chemicals     13,387,685    
    Commercial Banks – 2.4%  
  105,516     Associated Banc-Corp.     1,598,567    
  114,352     Banco Itau Holdings Financeira, S.A., Sponsred ADR     2,745,592    
  119,330     Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A.     1,622,888    
  128,096     Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A., ADR     1,357,073    
  17,770     BNP Paribas SA     1,130,549    
  21,420     Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce     1,687,447    
  9,180     Columbia Banking Systems Inc.     193,331    
  14,039     Commerce Bancshares Inc.     557,769    
  9,850     Community Bank System Inc.     273,535    
  294,358     DnB NOR ASA     4,131,570    
  11,290     East West Bancorp Inc.     220,720    
  7,410     First Financial Bancorp.     136,937    
  111,780     Hang Seng Bank     1,835,005    
  229,950     HSBC Holdings PLC     2,334,290    
  9,570     M&T Bank Corporation     833,069    
  134,693     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., ADR     728,294    
  438,484     Mizuho Financial Group     826,309    
  21,730     Societe Generale     1,167,900    
  122,317     Standard Chartered PLC     3,290,603    
  21,836     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group     777,802    
  16,873     Sumitomo Trust & Banking Company, ADR, (15)     106,975    
  38,200     Toronto-Dominion Bank     2,852,610    

 

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Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Commercial Banks (continued)  
  40,910     U.S. Bancorp   $ 1,103,343    
  3,170     UMB Financial Corporation     131,301    
  15,780     Umpqua Holdings Corporation     192,200    
  22,310     Wells Fargo & Company     691,387    
    Total Commercial Banks     32,527,066    
    Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.4%  
  40,610     Aggreko PLC     938,329    
  2,010     Clean Harbors, Inc., (2)     169,001    
  15,345     Republic Services, Inc.     458,202    
  5,878     Stericycle Inc., (2)     475,648    
  391,000     Toppan Printing Company Limited     3,573,371    
  6,200     Waste Management, Inc.     228,594    
    Total Commercial Services & Supplies     5,843,145    
    Communications Equipment – 0.4%  
  2,870     Comtech Telecom Corporation     79,585    
  3,580     Interdigital Inc., (2)     149,071    
  112,690     Nokia Oyj     1,165,548    
  187,223     Nokia Corporation, ADR, (3)     1,932,141    
  9,345     Plantronics Inc.     347,821    
  40,420     QUALCOMM, Inc.     2,000,386    
    Total Communications Equipment     5,674,552    
    Computers & Peripherals – 0.4%  
  17,265     Apple, Inc., (2)     5,568,998    
  6,150     Network Appliance Inc., (2)     338,004    
  8,150     SanDisk Corporation, (2)     406,359    
  1,625     Western Digital Corporation, (2)     55,088    
    Total Computers & Peripherals     6,368,449    
    Construction & Engineering – 0.1%  
  39,730     Royal Boskalis Westminster NV     1,895,356    
  3,457     Shaw Group Inc., (2)     118,333    
    Total Construction & Engineering     2,013,689    
    Consumer Finance – 0.0%  
  16,110     Discover Financial Services     298,518    
    Containers & Packaging – 0.0%  
  15,920     Boise Inc.     126,246    
  2,071     Rock-Tenn Company     111,730    
    Total Containers & Packaging     237,976    
    Diversified Consumer Services – 0.0%  
  970     Coinstar Inc., (2)     54,747    
  5,540     Sothebys Holdings Inc.     249,300    
    Total Diversified Consumer Services     304,047    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%  
  1,230     CME Group, Inc.     395,753    
  4,718     Guoco Group Ltd, ADR, (15)     126,254    
  80,000     Guoco Group Ltd     1,062,166    
  6,240     Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., (2)     147,950    
    Total Diversified Financial Services     1,732,123    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.8%  
  9,960     CenturyLink Inc.   $ 459,853    
  32,900     Deutsche Telekom AG, ADR, (3), (15)     421,120    
  43,300     KT Corporation, Sponsored ADR     900,640    
  257,763     Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, ADR, (3)     5,913,083    
  2,240,000     Telecom Italia S.p.A     2,430,569    
  4,374     Telus Corporation     190,531    
  29,160     Verizon Communications Inc.     1,043,345    
    Total Diversified Telecommunication Services     11,359,141    
    Electric Utilities – 1.0%  
  231,574     Centrais Electricas Brasileiras S.A., PFD, B ADR     3,858,023    
  14,050     DPL Inc.     361,226    
  21,370     Duke Energy Corporation     380,600    
  3,380     Edison International     130,468    
  14,722     Electricite de France S.A., (15)     122,193    
  40,700     Electricite de France S.A., ADR     1,669,421    
  24,430     Exelon Corporation     1,017,265    
  233,614     Korea Electric Power Corporation, Sponsored ADR, (3)     3,156,125    
  22,440     Northeast Utilities     715,387    
  4,728     PNM Resources Inc.     61,559    
  6,770     Portland General Electric Company     146,909    
  18,900     Progress Energy, Inc.     821,772    
  27,700     Southern Company     1,058,971    
  7,100     UIL Holdings Corporation     212,716    
    Total Electric Utilities     13,712,635    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.9%  
  75,818     ABB Limited, ADR     1,702,114    
  99,841     ABB Limited     2,224,265    
  28,100     Areva CI     1,370,576    
  13,830     GrafTech International Ltd, (2)     274,387    
  37,859     Nidec Corporation     3,828,333    
  3,920     Rockwell Automation, Inc.     281,103    
  78,470     Sensata Techologies Holdings     2,362,732    
    Total Electrical Equipment     12,043,510    
    Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.4%  
  9,910     Daktronics Inc.     157,767    
  3,730     FLIR Systems Inc., (2)     110,968    
  87,696     Hoya Corporation     2,130,022    
  12,358     Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A, (2)     235,914    
  185,058     Nippon Electric Glass Company Limited     2,671,363    
  14,950     Power One Inc, (2)     152,490    
  2,163     Tech Data Corporation, (2)     95,215    
    Total Electronic Equipment & Instruments     5,553,739    
    Energy Equipment & Services – 0.7%  
  110,490     ACERGY S.A., ADR     2,707,787    
  186,259     AMEC PLC     3,339,557    
  1,087     Baker Hughes Incorporated     62,144    
  13,725     Cooper Cameron Corporation, (2)     696,269    
  7,090     FMC Technologies Inc., (2)     630,372    
  13,400     Halliburton Company     547,122    
  5,790     Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc.     120,895    
  11,600     Oil States International Inc., (2)     743,444    
  14,810     Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.     319,156    
  11,690     Schlumberger Limited     976,115    
    Total Energy Equipment & Services     10,142,861    

 

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JQC

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Food & Staples Retailing – 1.3%  
  239,433     Jeronimo Martins SGPS   $ 3,647,479    
  123,375     Koninklijke Ahold N.V.     1,628,217    
  182,153     Kroger Co., (3)     4,072,941    
  149,212     Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (3)     8,047,003    
    Total Food & Staples Retailing     17,395,640    
    Food Products – 1.7%  
  9,190     Archer-Daniels-Midland Company     276,435    
  9,080     Corn Products International, Inc.     417,680    
  1,580     Diamond Foods Inc.     84,024    
  13,420     General Mills, Inc.     477,618    
  22,180     H.J. Heinz Company     1,097,023    
  21,875     Hershey Foods Corporation     1,031,406    
  14,210     Kellogg Company     725,847    
  35,430     Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Class A Shares     2,205,518    
  46,904     Nestle S.A.     2,746,518    
  15,600     Ralcorp Holdings Inc., (2)     1,014,156    
  266,583     Smithfield Foods, Inc., (2), (3)     5,499,607    
  271,970     Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A, (3)     4,683,323    
  111,340     Unilever PLC, ADR     3,407,574    
    Total Food Products     23,666,729    
    Gas Utilities – 0.0%  
  3,840     National Fuel Gas Company     251,981    
    Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%  
  8,670     Align Technology, Inc., (2)     169,412    
  3,720     Beckman Coulter, Inc.     279,856    
  17,970     Becton, Dickinson and Company     1,518,824    
  2,780     C. R. Bard, Inc.     255,121    
  3,650     Cooper Companies, Inc.     205,641    
  8,060     Covidien PLC     368,020    
  17,460     Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, (2)     1,411,466    
  19,170     Hologic Inc., (2)     360,779    
  7,760     Masimo Corporation     225,583    
  3,480     Steris Corporation     126,881    
  2,663     Zimmer Holdings, Inc., (2)     142,950    
    Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies     5,064,533    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.9%  
  123,149     Aetna Inc., (3)     3,757,276    
  2,350     Air Methods Corporation, (2)     132,235    
  44,410     AmerisourceBergen Corporation     1,515,269    
  3,425     Centene Corporation, (2)     86,790    
  11,640     Express Scripts, Inc., (2)     629,142    
  38,587     Fresenius Medical Care, ADR     2,229,103    
  14,005     HealthSouth Corporation, (2)     290,044    
  3,980     Humana Inc., (2)     217,865    
  2,860     Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, (2)     251,451    
  13,074     Lincare Holdings     350,775    
  20,240     McKesson HBOC Inc.     1,424,491    
  15,050     Medco Health Solutions, Inc., (2)     922,114    
  5,062     Omnicare, Inc.     128,524    
  5,480     Owens and Minor Inc.     161,276    
  7,320     Quest Diagnostics Incorporated     395,060    
    Total Health Care Providers & Services     12,491,415    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.4%  
  14,910     Bally Technologies, Inc., (2)   $ 629,053    
  58,935     Carnival Corporation     2,740,026    
  2,400     Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., (2)     510,384    
  10,930     Las Vegas Sands, (2)     502,234    
  3,290     Marriott International, Inc., Class A     136,667    
  6,190     MGM Mirage Inc., (2)     91,922    
  3,870     Penn National Gaming, Inc., (2)     136,031    
  9,920     Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, (2)     466,240    
  20,380     Starbucks Corporation     654,809    
  2,986     Vail Resorts, Inc.     155,391    
  6,100     YUM! Brands, Inc.     299,205    
    Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     6,321,962    
    Household Durables – 0.2%  
  15,890     D.R. Horton, Inc.     189,568    
  10,470     Lennar Corporation, Class A     196,313    
  7,075     Meritage Corporation, (2)     157,065    
  39,440     Newell Rubbermaid Inc.     717,019    
  308,685     Oriental Weavers Group     1,821,268    
  5,610     Tempur Pedic International Inc., (2)     224,737    
    Total Household Durables     3,305,970    
    Household Products – 0.2%  
  13,230     Colgate-Palmolive Company     1,063,295    
  15,160     Kimberly-Clark Corporation     955,686    
  18,100     Procter & Gamble Company     1,164,373    
    Total Household Products     3,183,354    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.1%  
  27,770     Constellation Energy Group     850,595    
    Industrial Conglomerates – 0.5%  
  5,610     3M Co.     484,143    
  342,952     Fraser and Neave Limited     1,712,956    
  33,970     General Electric Company     621,311    
  22,000     Rheinmetall AG     1,768,914    
  13,730     Siemens AG, Sponsored ADR     1,700,804    
  7,770     Textron Inc.     183,683    
    Total Industrial Conglomerates     6,471,811    
    Insurance – 1.0%  
  19,433     AFLAC Incorporated     1,096,604    
  9,590     Alterra Capital Holdings Limited     207,528    
  1,318     Aon Corporation     60,641    
  9,601     Axis Capital Holdings Limited     344,484    
  10,005     Delphi Financial Group, Inc.     288,544    
  29,510     Genworth Financial Inc., Class A, (2)     387,761    
  62,476     Hannover Rueckversicherung AG     3,350,738    
  19,100     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.     505,959    
  36,341     Lincoln National Corporation     1,010,643    
  1,995     Loews Corporation     77,625    
  8,737     Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.     238,870    
  20,880     Old Republic International Corporation     284,594    
  3,030     PartnerRe Limited     243,461    
  6,690     Primerica Inc.     162,233    
  20,640     Progressive Corporation     410,117    
  155,544     Prudential Corporation PLC     1,619,957    
  4,650     Prudential Financial, Inc.     273,002    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Insurance (continued)  
  4,510     Reinsurance Group of America Inc.   $ 242,232    
  27,270     Symetra Financial Corporation     373,599    
  7,660     Tower Group Inc.     195,943    
  49,290     Willis Group Holdings PLC     1,706,913    
  8,590     WR Berkley Corporation     235,194    
    Total Insurance     13,316,642    
    Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.1%  
  33,400     Expedia, Inc.     838,006    
    Internet Software & Services – 0.6%  
  141,294     eBay Inc., (2), (3)     3,932,212    
  4,570     Google Inc., Class A, (2)     2,714,443    
  8,210     IAC/InterActiveCorp., (2)     235,627    
  7,900     Rackspace Hosting Inc., (2)     248,139    
  36,860     Tencent Holdings Limited     810,912    
    Total Internet Software & Services     7,941,333    
    IT Services – 0.4%  
  11,190     Accenture Limited     542,603    
  24,550     Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     1,136,174    
  8,260     CSG Systems International Inc., (2)     156,444    
  19,125     International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)     2,806,785    
  3,110     MasterCard, Inc.     696,982    
  2,890     Maximus Inc.     189,526    
  5,406     VeriFone Holdings Inc., (2)     208,455    
  4,690     Wright Express Corporation, (2)     215,740    
    Total IT Services     5,952,709    
    Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.0%  
  9,340     JAKKS Pacific Inc.     170,175    
    Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.1%  
  11,430     Affymetrix, Inc., (2)     57,493    
  1,390     Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., (2)     144,352    
  11,300     Life Technologies Corporation, (2)     627,150    
  8,950     Waters Corporation, (2)     695,505    
    Total Life Sciences Tools & Services     1,524,500    
    Machinery – 1.0%  
  6,676     AGCO Corporation, (2)     338,206    
  5,970     ArvinMeritor Inc., (2)     122,504    
  3,460     Astecx Industries Inc.     112,139    
  14,730     Caterpillar Inc.     1,379,612    
  1,960     Crane Company     80,497    
  17,050     Cummins Inc.     1,875,671    
  5,680     Danaher Corporation     267,926    
  5,660     Deere & Company     470,063    
  4,710     Eaton Corporation     478,112    
  1,720     Kaydon Corporation     70,038    
  52,839     Kone OYJ     2,937,324    
  1,340     Nordson Corporation     123,119    
  35,720     Oshkosh Truck Corporation, (2)     1,258,773    
  11,170     Parker Hannifin Corporation     963,971    
  22,770     Timken Company     1,086,812    
  16,200     Vallourec SA     1,701,537    
    Total Machinery     13,266,304    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Marine – 0.2%  
  12,620     Genco Shipping and Trading Limited, (2)   $ 181,728    
  104,500     Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.     2,552,035    
    Total Marine     2,733,763    
    Media – 0.7%  
  20,320     Cablevision Systems Corporation     687,629    
  53,378     Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, (2)     1,607,745    
  34,675     Comcast Corporation, Class A     761,810    
  24,385     Dex One Corporation, (2)     181,912    
  29,915     DIRECTV Group, Inc., (2)     1,194,506    
  3,627     Madison Square Garden Inc., (2)     93,504    
  56,735     Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer     1,347,456    
  2,669     Philadelphia Newspapers LLC     280,245    
  32,898     Readers Digest Association Inc., (2), (15)     781,328    
  14,780     Scripps Networks Interactive, Class A Shares     764,865    
  2,001     Time Warner Cable, Inc.     132,126    
  115,380     WPP Group PLC     1,420,223    
    Total Media     9,253,349    
    Metals & Mining – 3.7%  
  48,000     AngloGold Ashanti Limited, Sponsored ADR, (3)     2,363,040    
  202,574     Barrick Gold Corporation, (3)     10,772,885    
  65,667     BHP Billiton PLC, ADR     3,039,181    
  1,900     Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.     148,219    
  23,391     Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     2,809,025    
  359,673     Gold Fields Limited, Sponsored ADR, (3)     6,520,871    
  48,000     Ivanhoe Mines Ltd, (2), (3)     1,100,160    
  19,055     Kinross Gold Corporation     361,283    
  2,738     Newcrest Mining Limited, Sponsored ADR, (15)     114,038    
  55,500     Newcrest Mining Limited     2,295,593    
  121,548     Newmont Mining Corporation, (3)     7,466,694    
  7,280     Noranda Aluminum Hodlings Corporation     106,288    
  7,526     NovaGold Resources Inc., (2)     107,396    
  122,000     NovaGold Resources Inc., 144A     1,740,940    
  79,941     Polyus Gold Company, ADR, (15)     2,897,861    
  46,480     Rio Tinto Limited     4,063,223    
  7,690     Steel Dynamics Inc.     140,727    
  143,420     Sterlite Industries India Ltd., ADR     2,372,167    
  16,010     Walter Industries Inc.     2,046,718    
    Total Metals & Mining     50,466,309    
    Multiline Retail – 0.3%  
  4,234     Dillard's, Inc., Class A     160,638    
  12,280     Family Dollar Stores, Inc.     610,439    
  27,320     Macy's, Inc.     691,196    
  69,059     Next PLC     2,126,479    
    Total Multiline Retail     3,588,752    
    Multi-Utilities – 0.2%  
  23,620     Ameren Corporation     665,848    
  11,860     Consolidated Edison, Inc.     587,900    
  22,730     Dominion Resources, Inc.     971,026    
  5,070     Integrys Energy Group, Inc.     245,946    
  3,610     OGE Energy Corp.     164,399    
  4,360     Sempra Energy     228,813    
  7,670     Wisconsin Energy Corporation     451,456    
    Total Multi-Utilities     3,315,388    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Office Electronics – 0.1%  
  34,257     Canon Inc.   $ 1,776,351    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.7%  
  81,923     Arch Coal Inc., (3)     2,872,220    
  96,910     BG Group PLC     1,958,156    
  173,556     Cameco Corporation, (3)     7,008,191    
  133,184     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, (3)     3,450,797    
  6,870     Cimarex Energy Company     608,201    
  2,676     ConocoPhillips     182,236    
  33,605     Continental Resources Inc., (2)     1,977,654    
  7,100     Devon Energy Corporation     557,421    
  101,600     Gazprom OAO, ADR     2,565,400    
  15,380     Hess Corporation     1,177,185    
  8,750     Newfield Exploration Company, (2)     630,963    
  129,518     Nexen Inc., (3)     2,965,962    
  6,620     Occidental Petroleum Corporation     649,422    
  8,272     Petrobras Energia S.A., ADR     218,215    
  19,640     Petrohawk Energy Corporation, (2)     358,430    
  15,910     Petroquest Energy Inc., (2)     119,802    
  3,300,000     PT Medco Energi Internasional TBK     1,236,127    
  83,198     Range Resources Corporation, (3)     3,742,246    
  5,700     Rosetta Resources, Inc., (2)     214,548    
  128,390     Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B, Sponsored ADR     4,233,654    
  4,780     SM Energy Company     281,685    
  89,780     StatoilHydro ASA     2,132,545    
  176,615     StatoilHydro ASA, Sponsored ADR, (3)     4,198,139    
  10,730     Stone Energy Corporation, (2)     239,172    
  112,117     Suncor Energy, Inc., (3)     4,292,960    
  116,688     Tesoro Corporation, (3)     2,163,396    
  11,535     Total S.A.     611,174    
  11,050     W&T Offshore Inc.     197,464    
  1,220     Whiting Petroleum Corporation, (2)     142,972    
  2,470     World Fuel Services Corporation     89,315    
    Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     51,075,652    
    Paper & Forest Products – 0.0%  
  6,730     Domtar Corporation     510,942    
    Personal Products – 0.0%  
  2,290     Medifast, Inc.     66,135    
  16,790     Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.     200,641    
    Total Personal Products     266,776    
    Pharmaceuticals – 2.0%  
  32,000     AstraZeneca Group, Sponsored ADR, (3)     1,478,080    
  40,130     AstraZeneca Group     1,828,198    
  33,687     Bristol-Myers Squibb Company     892,032    
  113,770     Eli Lilly and Company, (3)     3,986,501    
  61,200     Forest Laboratories, Inc., (2), (3)     1,957,176    
  6,810     Hospira Inc., (2)     379,249    
  38,915     Johnson & Johnson     2,406,893    
  31,154     Novartis AG     1,830,922    
  18,670     Novo Nordisk A/S     2,105,293    
  7,480     Perrigo Company     473,708    
  262,887     Pfizer Inc., (3)     4,603,151    
  30,703     Sanofi-Aventis, S.A.     1,963,210    
  36,500     Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Sponsored ADR     1,902,745    
  3,920     Warner Chilcott Limited, (2)     88,435    
  31,950     Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., (2)     1,650,218    
    Total Pharmaceuticals     27,545,811    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Professional Services – 0.0%  
  3,940     Acacia Research, (2)   $ 102,204    
  2,310     Towers Watson & Company, Class A Shares     120,259    
    Total Professional Services     222,463    
    Real Estate – 0.6%  
  14,370     Annaly Capital Management Inc.     257,510    
  43,640     Apartment Investment & Management Company, Class A     1,127,658    
  10,990     Boston Properties, Inc.     946,239    
  10,350     Camden Property Trust     558,693    
  7,560     Digital Realty Trust Inc.     389,642    
  16,200     Duke Realty Corporation     201,852    
  4,130     Equity Lifestyles Properties Inc.     230,991    
  2,070     Essex Property Trust Inc.     236,435    
  3,200     Home Properties New York, Inc.     177,568    
  13,040     Inland Real Estate Corporation     114,752    
  8,260     LaSalle Hotel Properties     218,064    
  2,480     Mid-America Apartment Communities     157,455    
  9,040     Parkway Properties Inc.     158,381    
  3,450     PS Business Parks Inc.     192,234    
  8,400     Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust     104,580    
  16,040     Rayonier Inc.     842,421    
  4,228     Simon Property Group, Inc.     420,644    
  3,550     Taubman Centers Inc.     179,204    
  6,640     Walter Investment Management Corporation     119,122    
  163,410     Westfield Group     1,601,161    
  163,410     Westfield Realty Trust     429,539    
    Total Real Estate     8,664,145    
    Real Estate Management & Development – 0.2%  
  98,560     Brookfield Properties Corporation     1,740,635    
  176,507     Hysan Development Company     833,394    
    Total Real Estate Management & Development     2,574,029    
    Road & Rail – 0.2%  
  5,490     Genesee & Wyoming Inc.     290,696    
  10,580     Hertz Global Holdings Inc., (2)     153,304    
  17,650     Kansas City Southern Industries, (2)     844,729    
  5,880     Norfolk Southern Corporation     369,382    
  4,980     Union Pacific Corporation     461,447    
  255     West Japan Railway Company, DD1     953,227    
    Total Road & Rail     3,072,785    
    Semiconductors & Equipment – 0.6%  
  68,820     ASM Lithography Holding NV     2,657,764    
  14,070     Broadcom Corporation, Class A     612,749    
  34,120     Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, (2)     633,950    
  51,545     Intel Corporation     1,083,991    
  34,270     KLA-Tencor Corporation     1,324,193    
  39,270     Marvell Technology Group Ltd, (2)     728,459    
  17,580     Micron Technology, Inc., (2)     140,992    
  17,400     Novellus Systems, Inc., (2)     562,368    
  16,165     ON Semiconductor Corporation, (2)     159,710    
  22,240     Silicon Image, Inc., (2)     163,464    
    Total Semiconductors & Equipment     8,067,640    
    Software – 0.5%  
  2,470     Advent Software Inc., (2)     143,062    
  7,645     Ansys Inc., (2)     398,075    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Software (continued)  
  6,635     CommVault Systems, Inc., (2)   $ 189,894    
  4,160     Manhattan Associates Inc., (2)     127,046    
  123,391     Microsoft Corporation, (3)     3,445,077    
  31,660     Oracle Corporation     990,958    
  15,280     Rovi Corporation, (2)     947,513    
  5,470     Salesforce.com, Inc., (2)     722,040    
  5,110     VirnetX Holding Corporation     75,884    
    Total Software     7,039,549    
    Specialty Retail – 0.3%  
  9,840     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     650,916    
  2,557     Best Buy Co., Inc.     87,680    
  1,790     Guess Inc.     84,703    
  11,300     Home Depot, Inc.     396,178    
  20,080     Industria de Diseno Textil SA, Inditex     1,503,448    
  4,770     PetSmart Inc.     189,941    
  47,180     Williams-Sonoma Inc.     1,683,854    
    Total Specialty Retail     4,596,720    
    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.6%  
  103,790     Burberry Group PLC     1,818,845    
  3,320     Deckers Outdoor Corporation, (2)     264,737    
  6,800     Fossil Inc., (2)     479,264    
  19,430     Liz Claiborne, Inc.     139,119    
  14,220     LVMH Moet Hennessy     2,339,169    
  669,880     Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited     2,404,494    
    Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     7,445,628    
    Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.0%  
  20,210     New York Community Bancorp Inc.     380,959    
  16,470     People's United Financial, Inc.     230,745    
    Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance     611,704    
    Tobacco – 0.4%  
  36,430     Altria Group, Inc.     896,907    
  49,760     British American Tobacco PLC     1,911,201    
  1,690     Lorillard Inc.     138,680    
  21,809     Philip Morris International     1,276,480    
  21,960     Reynolds American Inc.     716,334    
    Total Tobacco     4,939,602    
    Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.4%  
  4,500     Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.     146,159    
  283,792     Mitsui & Company Limited     4,687,338    
    Total Trading Companies & Distributors     4,833,497    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.4%  
  14,343     Millicom International Cellular S.A.     1,377,647    
  28,509     Millicom International Cellular S.A.     2,725,459    
  6,298     Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S., ADR     107,884    
  676,090     Vodafone Group PLC     1,747,683    
    Total Wireless Telecommunication Services     5,958,673    
    Total Common Stocks (cost $423,016,040)     496,468,999    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    Convertible Preferred Securities – 2.0% (1.6% of Total Investments)  
    Automobiles – 0.2%  
  57,050     Ford Motor Company Capital Trust II, Convertible     6.500 %         B1   $ 2,958,613    
    Capital Markets – 0.1%  
  10,100     Affiliated Managers Group Inc., Convertible Bond     5.100 %         BB     506,894    
  8,150     AMG Capital Trust II, Convertible Bond     5.150 %         BB     328,547    
    Total Capital Markets                             835,441    
    Commercial Banks – 0.9%  
  7,300,000     Credit Suisse AG     7.875 %         BBB+     7,464,250    
  7,200     Fifth Third Bancorp, Convertible Bond     8.500 %         Ba1     1,069,848    
  3,900     Wells Fargo & Company, Convertible Bond     7.500 %         A-     3,902,145    
    Total Commercial Banks                             12,436,243    
    Communications Equipment – 0.3%  
  4,525     Lucent Technologies Capital Trust I     7.750 %         B3     4,009,150    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%  
  3,600     Bank of America Corporation     7.250 %         BB+     3,445,092    
    Food Products – 0.1%  
  7,450     Bunge Limited, Convertible Bonds     4.875 %         Ba1     693,781    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.0%  
  11,650     Omnicare Capital Trust II, Series B     4.000 %         B     450,855    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.0%  
  11,550     AES Trust III, Convertible Preferred     6.750 %         B     565,950    
    Insurance – 0.1%  
  7,200     Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited     5.625 %         BBB-     395,496    
  5,600     Reinsurance Group of America Inc.     5.750 %         BBB     392,952    
    Total Insurance                             788,448    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.1%  
  600     El Paso Corporation,144A     4.990 %         B     705,900    
  350     El Paso Corporation     4.990 %         B     411,775    
    Total Oil, Gas, & Consumable Fuels                             1,117,675    
    Real Estate – 0.0%  
  13,928     Commonwealth REIT, Convertible Debt     6.500 %         Baa3     304,048    
    Road & Rail – 0.0%  
  300     Kansas City Southern Industries Inc.     5.125 %         B-     480,075    
    Total Convertible Preferred Securities (cost $26,044,100)                             28,085,371    
Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    $25 Par (or similar) Preferred Securities – 33.0% (25.5% of Total Investments)  
    Capital Markets – 3.8%  
  58,500     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     7.750 %         A   $ 1,559,025    
  135,838     BNY Capital Trust V, Series F     5.950 %         A1     3,390,516    
  683,077     Credit Suisse     7.900 %         A3     18,292,802    
  1,176,457     Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust II     6.550 %         BBB     27,234,980    
  6,300     Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust IX     6.625 %         BBB     145,026    
  68,200     Deutsche Bank Contingent Capital Trust III     7.600 %         BBB     1,734,326    
  15,300     Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Series 2004-4 (CORTS)     6.000 %         A3     341,955    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    Capital Markets (continued)  
  18,600     Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Series GSC-3 (PPLUS)     6.000 %         A3   $ 416,268    
  15,900     Morgan Stanley Capital Trust V     5.750 %         Baa2     347,733    
  2,500     Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VII     6.600 %         Baa2     59,375    
    Total Capital Markets                             53,522,006    
    Commercial Banks – 4.3%  
  682,653     Banco Santander Finance     10.500 %         A-     19,018,713    
  28,400     Barclays Bank PLC     7.750 %         A-     721,928    
  1,300     Barclays Bank PLC     7.100 %         A+     32,409    
  170,400     BB&T Capital Trust VI     9.600 %         Baa1     4,924,560    
  38,400     BB&T Capital Trust VII     8.100 %         Baa1     1,055,616    
  146,500     Cobank Agricultural Credit Bank, 144A     7.000 %         N/R     6,610,813    
  48,000     Cobank Agricultural Credit Bank     11.000 %         A     2,575,502    
  2,800     Fifth Third Capital Trust V     7.250 %         Baa3     69,664    
  1,000,000     HSBC Bank PLC     1.000 %         A     612,500    
  45,812     HSBC Finance Corporation     6.875 %         A     1,162,709    
  367,100     HSBC Holdings PLC     8.000 %         A-     9,783,215    
  1,400     HSBC Holdings PLC     6.200 %         A-     32,060    
  15,100     HSBC USA Inc., Series F     2.858 %         A-     723,290    
  150,200     Merrill Lynch Preferred Capital Trust V     7.280 %         Baa3     3,679,900    
  355,241     National City Capital Trust II     6.625 %         BBB     8,873,920    
  9,700     Wells Fargo Capital Trust VII     5.850 %         A-     242,500    
    Total Commercial Banks                             60,119,299    
    Diversified Financial Services – 2.2%  
  72,000     Citigroup Capital Trust XII     8.500 %         BB+     1,905,120    
  178,500     Citigroup Capital XIII     7.875 %         BB+     4,803,435    
  2,000     Countrywide Capital Trust III     7.000 %         Baa3     49,200    
  63,600     Countrywide Capital Trust IV     6.750 %         Baa3     1,507,320    
  188,023     ING Groep N.V.     7.200 %         Ba1     4,356,493    
  755,475     ING Groep N.V.     7.050 %         Ba1     17,262,604    
  6,600     JPMorgan Chase Capital Trust XXIX     6.700 %         A2     168,564    
    Total Diversified Financial Services                             30,052,736    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.3%  
  71,663     AT&T Inc.     6.375 %         A2     1,906,952    
  18,024     BellSouth Capital Funding (CORTS)     7.120 %         A     460,176    
  52,000     Telephone and Data Systems Inc.     6.875 %         Baa2     1,292,200    
    Total Diversified Telecommunication Services                             3,659,328    
    Electric Utilities – 0.5%  
  259,300     Entergy Texas Inc.     7.875 %         BBB+     7,148,901    
    Food Products – 0.2%  
  33,100     Dairy Farmers of America Inc, 144A     7.875 %         BBB-     2,954,175    
    Insurance – 7.0%  
  1,122,600     Aegon N.V.     6.375 %         BBB     24,293,064    
  25,000     Allianz SE     8.375 %         A+     658,595    
  192,234     Arch Capital Group Limited, Series B     7.875 %         BBB     4,915,423    
  364,918     Arch Capital Group Limited     8.000 %         BBB     9,305,409    
  2,905     Axis Capital Holdings Limited     7.250 %         BBB     72,770    
  29,400     Delphi Financial Group, Inc.     7.376 %         BB+     687,960    
  209,582     EverestRe Capital Trust II     6.200 %         Baa1     4,665,295    
  83,482     Markel Corporation     7.500 %         BBB     2,112,095    
  849,084     PartnerRe Limited, Series C     6.750 %         BBB+     20,887,466    
  144,415     PLC Capital Trust III     7.500 %         BBB     3,633,481    
  14,000     PLC Capital Trust IV     7.250 %         BBB     348,600    
  22,317     Protective Life Corporation     7.250 %         BBB     556,363    

 

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Shares   Description (1)   Coupon     Ratings (4)   Value  
    Insurance (continued)  
  136,730     Prudential Financial Inc.     9.000 %         BBB+   $ 3,758,708    
  24,682     Prudential Financial Inc.     6.750 %         A-     619,025    
  1,000,000     Reinsurance Group of America Inc.     6.750 %         BBB-     926,826    
  35,900     RenaissanceRe Holdings Limited, Series C     6.080 %         BBB+     816,366    
  165,400     RenaissanceRe Holdings Limited, Series D     6.600 %         BBB+     4,073,802    
  589,279     W. R. Berkley Corporation, Capital Trust II     6.750 %         BBB-     14,726,082    
    Total Insurance                         97,057,330    
    Media – 4.2%  
  599,221     CBS Corporation     6.750 %         BBB-     15,142,315    
  1,012,662     Comcast Corporation     7.000 %         BBB+     25,620,349    
  30,000     Comcast Corporation     6.625 %         BBB+     763,500    
  647,540     Viacom Inc.     6.850 %         BBB+     16,434,565    
    Total Media                         57,960,729    
    Multi-Utilities – 0.7%  
  125,800     Dominion Resources Inc.     8.375 %         BBB     3,565,172    
  227,600     Xcel Energy Inc.     7.600 %         BBB     6,243,068    
    Total Multi-Utilities                         9,808,240    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.1%  
  612,600     Nexen Inc.     7.350 %         BB+     15,443,646    
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.1%  
  39,800     Bristol Myers Squibb Company (CORTS)     6.250 %         A+     1,002,960    
    Real Estate – 8.4%  
  59,800     Commomwealth REIT     7.500 %         BBB     1,264,770    
  532,400     Commomwealth REIT     7.125 %         Baa3     12,846,812    
  199,813     Developers Diversified Realty Corporation, Series H     7.375 %         Ba1     4,725,577    
  6,800     Duke Realty Corporation, Series K     6.500 %         Baa3     150,552    
  72,830     Duke Realty Corporation, Series L     6.600 %         Baa3     1,636,490    
  22,700     Duke Realty Corporation, Series N     7.250 %         Baa3     557,285    
  121,700     Duke-Weeks Realty Corporation     6.625 %         Baa3     2,726,080    
  143,005     Equity Residential Properties Trust, Series N     6.480 %         BBB-     3,467,871    
  632,116     Kimco Realty Corporation, Series G     7.750 %         Baa2     16,687,862    
  23,000     Kimco Realty Corporation, Series H     6.900 %         Baa2     554,300    
  3,997     Prologis Trust, Series C     8.540 %         Baa3     222,083    
  51,275     Prologis Trust, Series G     6.750 %         Baa3     1,176,249    
  20,000     PS Business Parks, Inc.     0.000 %         BBB-     487,600    
  5,000     Public Storage, Inc.     6.875 %         BBB+     129,000    
  235,263     Public Storage, Inc.     6.750 %         BBB+     5,945,096    
  27,632     Public Storage, Inc., Series C     6.600 %         BBB+     678,089    
  149,500     Public Storage, Inc., Series E     6.750 %         BBB+     3,722,550    
  69,911     Public Storage, Inc., Series H     6.950 %         BBB+     1,758,961    
  5,700     Public Storage, Inc., Series K     7.250 %         BBB+     144,951    
  1,321     Public Storage, Inc., Series M     6.625 %         BBB+     32,972    
  28,103     Realty Income Corporation     6.750 %         Baa2     689,086    
  135,186     Regency Centers Corporation     7.450 %         Baa3     3,425,613    
  626,351     Vornado Realty LP     7.875 %         BBB     16,704,781    
  1,227,443     Wachovia Preferred Funding Corporation     7.250 %         A-     31,410,266    
  5,559     Weingarten Realty Trust     8.100 %         BBB     127,023    
  117,000     Weingarten Realty Trust     6.950 %         Baa3     2,851,290    
  102,725     Weingarten Realty Trust     6.500 %         Baa3     2,393,493    
    Total Real Estate                         116,516,702    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.2%  
  89,609     Telephone and Data Systems Inc.     7.600 %         Baa2     2,259,044    
    Total $25 Par (or similar) Preferred Securities (cost $453,784,028)                         457,505,096    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Weighted
Average
Coupon
  Maturity (5)   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests – 5.8% (4.6% of Total Investments) (6)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%  
$ 574     DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B1     4.040 %   7/31/14   B   $ 568,724    
  555     DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2     4.040 %   7/31/14   B     549,290    
  1,129     Total Aerospace & Defense                       1,118,014    
    Airlines – 0.1%  
  1,930     Delta Air Lines, Inc., Term Loan     3.539 %   4/30/14   B     1,874,211    
    Automobiles – 0.1%  
  1,373     Ford Motor Company, Term Loan     3.026 %   12/15/13   Baa3     1,369,505    
    Biotechnology – 0.1%  
  900     Grifols, Term Loan, WI/DD   TBD   TBD   BB     911,625    
    Communications Equipment – 0.3%  
  2,954     Avaya, Inc., Term Loan     3.034 %   10/24/14   B1     2,799,345    
  867     Intelsat, Term Loan, WI/DD   TBD   TBD   B1     876,259    
  3,821     Total Communications Equipment                       3,675,604    
    Containers & Packaging – 0.1%  
  150     Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Term Loan A     6.250 %   8/06/15   Ba3     150,581    
  900     Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Term Loan D     6.500 %   5/05/16   Ba3     909,997    
  1,050     Total Containers & Packaging                       1,060,578    
    Diversified Consumer Services – 0.1%  
  948     Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., Term Loan     2.550 %   7/03/14   B+     894,040    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%  
  1,036     Pinafore LLC, Term Loan     6.250 %   9/29/16   BB     1,051,769    
    Electric Utilities – 0.3%  
  228     Calpine Corporation, DIP Term Loan     3.145 %   3/29/14   B+     227,797    
  1,935     TXU Corporation, Term Loan B2     3.764 %   10/10/14   B2     1,498,855    
  2,501     TXU Corporation, Term Loan B3     3.764 %   10/10/14   B2     1,934,316    
  4,664     Total Electric Utilities                       3,660,968    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.1%  
  1,615     Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., Term Loan     3.027 %   8/07/14   B     1,581,321    
    Food Products – 0.1%  
  180     Darling International, Inc., Term Loan     5.000 %   12/17/16   BB+     181,800    
  900     NBTY, Inc., Term Loan     6.250 %   10/01/17   BB-     913,872    
  998     Pierre Foods, Inc., Term Loan     7.001 %   9/30/16   B+     994,590    
  2,078     Total Food Products                       2,090,262    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.4%  
  84     Community Health Systems, Inc., Delayed Term Loan     2.544 %   7/25/14   BB     82,137    
  842     Community Health Systems, Inc., Extended Term Loan     3.794 %   1/25/17   BB     840,828    
  1,678     Community Health Systems, Inc., Term Loan     2.544 %   7/25/14   BB     1,638,799    
  271     IASIS Healthcare LLC, Delayed Term Loan     2.261 %   3/14/14   Ba2     265,845    
  74     IASIS Healthcare LLC, Letter of Credit     2.261 %   3/14/14   Ba2     72,710    
  784     IASIS Healthcare LLC, Term Loan     2.261 %   3/14/14   Ba2     768,063    
  1,123     Select Medical Corporation, Term Loan B2     2.284 %   2/24/12   Ba2     1,114,631    
  585     Select Medical Corporation, Term Loan     2.284 %   2/24/12   Ba2     578,911    
  5,441     Total Health Care Providers & Services                       5,361,924    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Weighted
Average
Coupon
  Maturity (5)   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.6%  
$ 1,350     Burger King Corporation, Term Loan B     6.250 %   10/19/16   BB-   $ 1,371,335    
  2,136     CCM Merger, Inc., Term Loan B     8.500 %   7/13/12   BB-     2,142,670    
  991     Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., Term Loan B2     3.288 %   1/28/15   B     899,071    
  939     Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., Term Loan     3.277 %   7/25/14   B+     879,314    
  1,940     Travelport LLC, Delayed Term Loan     4.963 %   8/21/15   Ba3     1,842,229    
  134     Travelport LLC, Letter of Credit     4.803 %   8/21/15   Ba3     127,398    
  669     Travelport LLC, Term Loan     4.963 %   8/21/15   Ba2     634,924    
  379     Venetian Casino Resort LLC, Delayed Term Loan     3.030 %   11/23/16   B1     365,209    
  1,112     Venetian Casino Resort LLC, Tranche B, Term Loan     3.030 %   11/23/16   B1     1,072,543    
  9,650     Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure                       9,334,693    
    IT Services – 0.5%  
  2,029     First Data Corporation, Term Loan B1     3.011 %   9/24/14   B+     1,874,821    
  483     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Delayed Term Loan     4.020 %   7/28/12   B+     462,559    
  1,186     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan     6.020 %   7/28/15   B+     1,134,244    
  476     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Term Loan, First Lien     4.020 %   7/28/12   B+     456,134    
  2,273     Infor Global Solutions Intermediate Holdings, Ltd., Term Loan     6.020 %   7/28/15   B+     2,177,421    
  1,153     SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Term Loan B     2.013 %   2/28/14   BB     1,126,168    
  7,600     Total IT Services                       7,231,347    
    Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.1%  
  726     Cedar Fair LP, Term Loan     5.500 %   12/15/16   Ba2     734,700    
  570     Herbst Gaming, Inc., Delayed Term Loan     0.000 %   12/02/11   N/R     346,784    
  656     Herbst Gaming, Inc., Term Loan     0.000 %   12/02/11   N/R     399,120    
  1,952     Total Leisure Equipment & Products                       1,480,604    
    Media – 1.1%  
  742     Cequel Communications LLC, Term Loan B     2.270 %   11/05/13   BB-     736,374    
  3,199     Charter Communications Operating Holdings LLC, Term Loan C     3.560 %   9/06/16   BB+     3,163,914    
  789     Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, Term Loan, (7)     4.250 %   12/30/16   Baa3     793,240    
  1,113     Gray Television, Inc., Term Loan B     3.789 %   12/31/14   B     1,089,868    
  50     Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan A     2.264 %   8/09/13   BB-     49,495    
  1,854     Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan B     4.014 %   5/02/16   BB-     1,848,007    
  821     Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan C     4.014 %   5/02/16   BB-     814,821    
  352     SuperMedia, Term Loan     0.000 %   12/31/15   B-     242,504    
  1,425     Tribune Company, Term Loan B, (8), (9)     0.000 %   6/04/14   Ca     990,884    
  5,525     Univision Communications, Inc., Term Loan     4.511 %   3/31/17   B     5,262,805    
  15,870     Total Media                       14,991,912    
    Metals & Mining – 0.2%  
  1,941     John Maneely Company, Term Loan     3.539 %   12/09/13   B     1,909,010    
  1,000     Novelis, Inc., Term Loan     5.250 %   12/15/16   Ba2     1,014,375    
  2,941     Total Metals & Mining                       2,923,385    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.3%  
  2,917     CCS Income Trust, Term Loan     3.288 %   11/14/14   B     2,629,211    
  1,855     Venoco, Inc., Term Loan     4.313 %   5/07/14   BB-     1,781,205    
  4,772     Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels                       4,410,416    
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.1%  
  1,000     Royalty Pharma Finance Trust, Unsecured Term Loan     7.750 %   5/15/15   Baa3     1,040,000    
  609     Warner Chilcott Corporation, Term Loan B3     6.500 %   2/22/16   BB     615,373    
  1,609     Total Pharmaceuticals                       1,655,373    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Weighted
Average
Coupon
  Maturity (5)   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Real Estate Management & Development – 0.2%  
$ 1,633     LNR Property Corporation, Term Loan B     3.770 %   7/12/11   B2   $ 1,615,445    
  1,705     Realogy Corporation, Delayed Term Loan     3.284 %   10/10/13   B1     1,603,549    
  3,338     Total Real Estate Management & Development                       3,218,994    
    Road & Rail – 0.2%  
  995     Hertz Corporation, Term Loan     2.020 %   12/21/12   Ba1     989,341    
  1,203     Swift Transportation Company, Inc., Term Loan, WI/DD   TBD   TBD   BB-     1,206,283    
  2,198     Total Road & Rail                       2,195,624    
    Software – 0.1%  
  869     IPC Systems, Inc., Term Loan     2.535 %   6/02/14   B1     834,634    
    Specialty Retail – 0.4%  
  1,731     Toys "R" Us – Delaware, Inc., Term Loan     6.000 %   9/01/16   BB-     1,749,370    
  2,313     Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, Term Loan     2.530 %   5/28/13   B-     2,283,883    
  1,019     Michaels Stores, Inc., Term Loan B1     2.563 %   10/31/13   B+     994,529    
  1,372     Michaels Stores, Inc., Term Loan B2     4.813 %   7/31/16   B+     1,373,848    
  6,435     Total Specialty Retail                       6,401,630    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.1%  
  2,000     Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Tranche B, Term Loan     3.911 %   11/13/15   CCC+     1,719,641    
$ 85,219     Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests (cost $80,177,314)                       81,048,074    
Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Convertible Bonds – 9.9% (7.7% of Total Investments)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%  
$ 500     Alliant Techsystems Inc., Convertible Bonds     2.750 %   9/15/11   BB-   $ 511,875    
  1,270     L-3 Communications Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.000 %   8/01/35   BB+     1,279,525    
  1,770     Total Aerospace & Defense                       1,791,400    
    Auto Components – 0.1%  
  500     BorgWarner Inc.     3.500 %   4/15/12   BBB     1,120,625    
    Beverages – 0.0%  
  400     Molson Coors Brewing Company, Convertible Notes     2.500 %   7/30/13   BBB-     465,000    
    Biotechnology – 0.3%  
  2,975     Amgen Inc.     0.375 %   2/01/13   A+     2,989,875    
  600     BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.     1.875 %   4/23/17   B-     864,750    
  3,575     Total Biotechnology                       3,854,625    
    Capital Markets – 0.1%  
  600     Affiliated Managers Group Inc.     3.950 %   8/15/38   BBB-     667,500    
    Commercial Banks – 0.2%  
  2,460     National City Corporation, Convertible Bond     4.000 %   2/01/11   A     2,475,375    
  450     SVB Financial Group, Convertible Bond, 144A     3.875 %   4/15/11   A3     487,125    
  2,910     Total Commercial Banks                       2,962,500    
    Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.0%  
  450     Covanta Holding Corporation, Convertible Bonds     3.250 %   6/01/14   Ba3     537,750    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Communications Equipment – 0.8%  
$ 600     Ciena Corporation, Convertible Bond     0.250 %   5/01/13   B   $ 552,000    
  950     Ciena Corporation, Convertible Bond     0.875 %   6/15/17   B     783,750    
  450     CommScope Inc.     3.250 %   7/01/15   B     587,250    
  850     Liberty Media Corporation, Senior Debentures, Exchangeable for
Motorola Common Stock
    3.500 %   1/15/31   BB-     464,313    
  8,440     Lucent Technologies Inc., Series B     2.875 %   6/15/25   B1     8,007,450    
  11,290     Total Communications Equipment                       10,394,763    
    Computers & Peripherals – 0.6%  
  1,400     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds, 144A     1.750 %   12/01/11   A-     2,031,750    
  700     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds, 144A     1.750 %   12/01/13   A-     1,057,875    
  450     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds     1.750 %   12/01/11   A-     653,063    
  1,200     EMC Corporation, Convertible Bonds     1.750 %   12/01/13   A-     1,813,500    
  2,000     Sandisk Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.000 %   5/15/13   BB-     1,935,000    
  800     Sandisk Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.500 %   8/15/17   BB-     907,000    
  6,550     Total Computers & Peripherals                       8,398,188    
    Construction & Engineering – 0.0%  
  250     Fluor Corporation, Convertible Bonds     1.500 %   2/15/24   A3     596,250    
    Diversified Consumer Services – 0.0%  
  400     Sotheby's Holdings Inc., Convertible Bond     3.125 %   6/15/13   BB-     580,500    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%  
  800     NASDAQ Stock Market Inc., Convertible Bond     2.500 %   8/15/13   BBB     796,000    
  500     PHH Corporation     4.000 %   4/15/12   Ba2     616,250    
  1,300     Total Diversified Financial Services                       1,412,250    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.0%  
  450     Time Warner Telecom Inc., Convertible Bond     2.375 %   4/01/26   B-     497,813    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.1%  
  650     General Cable Corporation, Convertible Bonds     0.875 %   11/15/13   Ba3     645,938    
  462     General Cable Corporation, Convertible Bonds     4.500 %   11/15/29   B     551,513    
  550     Roper Industries Inc.     0.000 %   1/15/34   BB+     527,313    
  1,662     Total Electrical Equipment                       1,724,764    
    Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.1%  
  600     Anixter International Inc., Convertible Bond     0.000 %   7/07/33   B+     576,750    
  500     Itron Inc.     2.500 %   8/01/26   B     528,750    
  600     Tech Data Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.750 %   12/15/26   BBB-     627,750    
  1,700     Total Electronic Equipment & Instruments                       1,733,250    
    Energy Equipment & Services – 0.9%  
  1,950     Bristow Group Convertible Bond     3.000 %   6/15/38   BB     1,964,625    
  764     Cameron International Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.500 %   6/15/26   BBB+     1,113,530    
  450     Exterran Holdings Inc., Convertible Bond     4.250 %   6/15/14   B+     561,375    
  500     Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc., Convertible Bonds     1.625 %   11/15/26   B+     458,125    
  1,200     Nabors Industries Inc., 144A     0.940 %   5/15/11   BBB     1,198,500    
  1,300     Nabors Industries Inc.     0.940 %   5/15/11   BBB     1,298,375    
  650     SESI LLC, Convertible Bond, 144A     1.500 %   12/15/26   BB+     665,438    
  5,475     Transocean Inc.     1.500 %   12/15/37   BBB     5,373,438    
  12,289     Total Energy Equipment & Services                       12,633,406    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Food Products – 0.2%  
$ 400     Archer Daniels Midland Company, Convertible Bonds, 144A     0.875 %   2/15/14   A   $ 410,500    
  1,000     Archer Daniels Midland Company, Convertible Bonds     0.875 %   2/15/14   A     1,026,250    
  450     Chiquita Brands International Inc., Convertible Bond     4.250 %   8/15/16   B     438,188    
  550     Smithfield Foods Inc., Convertible Bond     4.000 %   6/30/13   B-     644,188    
  300     Tyson Foods inc., Convertible Bond     3.250 %   10/15/13   BB+     369,375    
  2,700     Total Food Products                       2,888,501    
    Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.7%  
  300     Alere Inc., Convertible Bond     3.000 %   5/15/16   B-     319,125    
  300     American Medical Systems Holdings, Convertible Bond     4.000 %   9/15/41   BB-     367,500    
  200     Beckman Coulter Inc., Convertible Bonds, 144A     2.500 %   12/15/36   BBB     229,250    
  700     Beckman Coulter Inc., Convertible Bonds     2.500 %   12/15/36   BBB     802,375    
  350     Fisher Scientific International Inc.     3.250 %   3/01/24   BBB+     490,438    
  1,450     Hologic Inc. Convertible Bond     2.000 %   12/15/37   BB+     1,522,500    
  850     Kinetic Concepts Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     3.250 %   4/15/15   BB-     897,813    
  1,700     Medtronic, Inc.     1.500 %   4/15/11   AA-     1,708,500    
  2,750     Medtronic, Inc.     1.625 %   4/15/13   AA-     2,780,938    
  8,600     Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies                       9,118,439    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.3%  
  550     AmeriGroup Corporation, Convertible Bond     2.000 %   5/15/12   BB     642,125    
  450     LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., Convertible Bond     3.250 %   8/15/25   B     451,688    
  875     LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., Convertible Bonds     3.500 %   5/15/14   B     887,031    
  1,421     Omnicare, Inc.     3.250 %   12/15/35   B+     1,310,873    
  400     PSS World Medical Inc. Convertible Note, 144A     3.125 %   8/01/14   BB     494,000    
  3,696     Total Health Care Providers & Services                       3,785,717    
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.2%  
  300     Host Hotels and Resorts Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     2.500 %   10/15/29   BB+     424,125    
  1,150     International Game Technology     3.250 %   5/01/14   BBB     1,332,563    
  400     Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.500 %   5/01/12   BBB-     966,000    
  1,850     Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure                       2,722,688    
    Household Durables – 0.1%  
  500     D.R. Horton, Inc.     2.000 %   5/15/14   BB-     567,500    
  750     Lennar Corporation, 144A     2.750 %   12/15/20   B+     823,125    
  400     Lennar Corporation     2.000 %   12/01/20   B+     398,500    
  1,650     Total Household Durables                       1,789,125    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.1%  
  450     Allegheny Technologies Inc., Convertible Bond     4.250 %   6/01/14   BBB-     681,188    
    Industrial Conglomerates – 0.1%  
  650     Textron Inc.     4.500 %   5/01/13   BBB-     1,238,250    
    Insurance – 0.0%  
  400     Old Republic International Corporation     8.000 %   5/15/12   BBB+     510,000    
    Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.0%  
  350     Priceline.com Inc., Convertible Bond     1.250 %   3/15/15   BBB-     515,375    
    Internet Software & Services – 0.1%  
  750     Equinix Inc., Convertible Bond     3.000 %   10/15/14   B-     754,688    
  600     Equinix Inc.     4.750 %   6/15/16   B-     740,250    
  1,350     Total Internet Software & Services                       1,494,938    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    IT Services – 0.1%  
$ 250     Macrovision Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.625 %   8/15/11   BB-   $ 554,688    
  400     Verifone Holdings Inc.     1.375 %   6/15/12   B     433,500    
  650     Total IT Services                       988,188    
    Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.1%  
  550     Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.     2.250 %   6/15/13   BB+     552,750    
  450     Invitrogen Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.500 %   2/15/24   BBB     545,625    
  1,000     Total Life Sciences Tools & Services                       1,098,375    
    Machinery – 0.3%  
  900     Danaher Corporation, Convertible Bonds     0.000 %   1/22/21   A+     1,237,500    
  350     Ingersoll Rand     4.500 %   4/15/12   BBB+     930,125    
  650     Navistar International Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.000 %   10/15/14   B1     871,000    
  250     Terex Corporation     4.000 %   6/01/15   B     511,563    
  2,150     Total Machinery                       3,550,188    
    Media – 0.3%  
  850     Interpublic Group Companies Inc., Convertible Notes     4.250 %   3/15/23   BB     950,938    
  650     Liberty Media Corporation, Senior Debentures, Exchangeable for
PCS Common Stock, Series 1
    4.000 %   11/15/29   BB-     373,750    
  1,450     Liberty Media Corporation     3.125 %   3/30/23   BB-     1,633,063    
  1,050     Omnicom Group Inc., Convertible Bond     0.000 %   7/01/38   BBB+     1,116,938    
  4,000     Total Media                       4,074,689    
    Metals & Mining – 0.6%  
  500     Alcoa Inc., Convertible Bond     5.250 %   3/15/14   Baa3     1,239,375    
  3,000     Gold Reserve, Inc., Convertible Bonds     5.500 %   6/15/22   N/R     2,111,250    
  250     Newmont Mining Corp., Senior Convertible Note     1.625 %   7/15/17   BBB+     364,688    
  650     Newmont Mining Corporation, 144A     1.625 %   7/15/17   BBB+     948,188    
  400     Newmont Mining Corporation     3.000 %   2/15/12   BBB+     558,500    
  900     Newmont Mining Corporation     1.250 %   7/15/14   BBB+     1,294,875    
  350     Steel Dynamics, Inc.     5.125 %   6/15/14   BB+     445,375    
  950     United States Steel Corporation     4.000 %   5/15/14   BB     1,847,750    
  7,000     Total Metals & Mining                       8,810,001    
    Multiline Retail – 0.0%  
  450     Saks, Inc., Convertible Bonds     2.000 %   3/15/24   B+     468,563    
    Multi-Utilities – 0.1%  
  700     CMS Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.875 %   12/01/24   BB+     1,017,625    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.7%  
  550     Alpha Natural Resouces Inc., Convertible Bond     2.375 %   4/15/15   BB     738,375    
  600     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.750 %   11/15/35   BB     598,500    
  1,100     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.500 %   5/15/37   BB     987,250    
  550     Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Convertible Bonds     2.250 %   12/15/38   BB     431,063    
  1,620     Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, Convertible     5.000 %   10/01/29   N/R     1,585,575    
  750     Massey Energy Company, Convertible Bond     3.250 %   8/01/15   BB-     735,938    
  1,150     Peabody Energy Corp., Convertible Bond     4.750 %   12/15/66   Ba3     1,493,563    
  450     Penn Virginia Corporation     4.500 %   11/15/12   B     447,750    
  700     Pioneer Natural Resouces Company, Convertible Bond     2.875 %   1/15/38   BB+     1,063,125    
  1,550     USEC Inc., Convertible Bond     3.000 %   10/01/14   Caa2     1,402,750    
  9,020     Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels                       9,483,889    
    Personal Products – 0.0%  
  350     RadioShack Corporation, Convertible Bond     2.500 %   8/01/13   Ba1     374,938    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%  
$ 825     Allergan Inc., Convertible Bond     1.500 %   4/01/26   A+   $ 936,375    
  850     Mylan Labs, Inc., Convertible Bonds, 144A     3.750 %   9/15/15   BB-     1,472,625    
  750     Mylan Labs, Inc., Convertible Bonds     1.250 %   3/15/12   BB-     797,813    
  1,300     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Company B.V., Series D     1.750 %   2/01/26   A-     1,431,625    
  450     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Company LLC, Convertible Bonds     0.250 %   2/01/26   A-     530,438    
  200     Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Convertible Bond     4.000 %   11/15/13   B     449,000    
  4,375     Total Pharmaceuticals                       5,617,876    
    Real Estate – 0.8%  
  1,350     Boston Properties Limited Partnership, Convertible Bonds, 144A     3.625 %   2/15/14   A-     1,442,813    
  950     Boston Properties Limited Partnership, Convertible Bonds, 144A     2.875 %   2/15/37   A-     969,000    
  250     Boston Properties Limited Partnership, Convertible Bonds     2.875 %   2/15/37   A2     255,000    
  450     Duke Realty Corporation, Series D, 144A     3.750 %   12/01/11   BBB-     457,875    
  600     ERP Operating LP     3.850 %   8/15/26   BBB+     630,000    
  250     Health Care REIT, Inc., Convertible Bonds     4.750 %   12/01/26   Baa2     278,438    
  300     Health Care REIT, Inc., Convertible Bonds     4.750 %   7/15/27   Baa2     333,375    
  1,200     Host Hotels and Resorts Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     2.625 %   4/15/27   BB+     1,194,000    
  600     Host Marriot LP, Convertible Bonds, 144A     3.250 %   4/15/24   BB+     705,000    
  600     National Retail Properties Inc., Convertible Bonds     5.125 %   6/15/28   Baa2     699,000    
  350     Prologis Trust, Convertible Bonds, 144A     2.250 %   4/01/37   BBB-     349,124    
  1,450     Prologis Trust, Convertible Bonds     2.250 %   4/01/37   BBB-     1,446,374    
  400     Rayonier Trust Holdings Inc., Convertible Bond     3.750 %   10/15/12   BBB     443,999    
  250     Ventas Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     3.875 %   11/15/11   BBB-     311,562    
  1,150     Vornado Realty, Convertible Bond     3.875 %   4/15/25   BBB     1,280,812    
  10,150     Total Real Estate                       10,796,372    
    Semiconductors & Equipment – 0.9%  
  3,198     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Convertible Bonds, 144A     6.000 %   5/01/15   B+     3,237,974    
  924     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Convertible Bonds     5.750 %   8/15/12   B+     951,719    
  1,400     Intel Corporation, Convertible Bond     2.950 %   12/15/35   A-     1,401,749    
  2,550     Intel Corporation, Convertible Bond     3.250 %   8/01/39   A2     3,069,562    
  1,900     Micron Technology, Inc.     1.875 %   6/01/14   B+     1,804,999    
  1,000     ON Semiconductor Corporation     2.625 %   12/15/26   B+     1,176,249    
  450     Xilinx Inc., Convertible Bond, 144A     3.125 %   3/15/37   BB     470,249    
  450     Xilinx Inc., Convertible Bond     3.125 %   3/15/37   BB     470,249    
  11,872     Total Semiconductors & Equipment                       12,582,750    
    Software – 0.2%  
  950     Microsoft Corporation, Convertible Bond, 144A     0.000 %   6/15/13   AAA     1,024,812    
  450     Nuance Communications Inc.     2.750 %   8/15/27   B-     530,437    
  750     Symantec Corporation, Convertible Bond     1.000 %   6/15/13   BBB     855,937    
  2,150     Total Software                       2,411,186    
    Specialty Retail – 0.1%  
  700     Best Buy Co., Inc.     2.250 %   1/15/22   Baa3     744,624    
    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.0%  
  500     Iconix Brand Group, Inc., Convertible Notes, 144A     1.875 %   6/30/12   B+     504,999    
    Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1%  
  386     WESCO International Inc., Convertible Bond     6.000 %   9/15/29   B     798,054    
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0%  
  650     Liberty Media Corporation, Convertible Bonds     3.750 %   2/15/30   BB-     360,749    
$ 123,895     Total Convertible Bonds (cost $121,889,780)                       137,797,871    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)     Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Corporate Bonds – 11.5% (8.9% of Total Investments)  
    Aerospace & Defense – 0.2%  
$ 600     Bombardier Inc., Class B Shares, 144A           7.500 %   3/15/18   BB+   $ 646,500    
  1,200     Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company           8.500 %   4/01/15   CCC-     897,000    
  1,000     Hexcel Corporation, Term Loan           6.750 %   2/01/15   B+     1,025,000    
  2,800     Total Aerospace & Defense                             2,568,500    
    Airlines – 0.1%  
  900     Continental Airlines, Inc., 144A           6.750 %   9/15/15   Ba2     931,500    
  900     United Airlines Inc, 144A           12.000 %   11/01/13   B3     996,750    
  1,800     Total Airlines                             1,928,250    
    Auto Components – 0.2%  
  1,200     Cooper Standard Automitve           8.500 %   5/01/18   B+     1,278,000    
  1,800     Titan Wheels International Inc., 144A           7.875 %   10/01/17   B+     1,908,000    
  3,000     Total Auto Components                             3,186,000    
    Building Products – 0.0%  
  600     Libbey Glass Inc., 144A           10.000 %   2/15/15   B     648,000    
    Chemicals – 0.6%  
  2,850     Hexion US Finance Corporation           8.875 %   2/01/18   B3     3,060,188    
  600     Momentive Performance Materials           9.000 %   1/15/21   Caa1     634,500    
  1,200     NOVA Chemicals Corporation           8.625 %   11/01/19   B+     1,317,000    
  450     Phibro Animal Health Corporation, 144A           9.250 %   7/01/18   B     465,750    
  2,100     Rockwood Specialties Group Inc., Series WI           7.500 %   11/15/14   B     2,163,000    
  7,200     Total Chemicals                             7,640,438    
    Commercial Banks – 0.7%  
  300     Ally Financial Inc.           8.000 %   3/15/20   B     328,500    
  1,400     Den Norske Bank           0.875 %   2/18/35   Baa1     836,570    
  1,400     Den Norske Bank           0.541 %   2/24/37   Baa1     819,000    
  7,076     LBG Capital I PLC, 144A           7.875 %   11/01/20   BB-     6,474,540    
  800     Lloyds Banking Group LBG Capital 1, 144A           8.000 %   6/15/20   B+     704,000    
  10,976     Total Commercial Banks                             9,162,610    
    Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.3%  
  1,200     Avis Budget Car Rental, 144A           8.250 %   1/15/19   B     1,218,000    
  450     International Lease Finance Corporation, 144A           8.625 %   9/15/15   BB+     484,875    
  1,500     International Lease Finance Corporation, 144A           8.750 %   3/15/17   BB+     1,612,500    
  1,200     Ticketmaster           10.750 %   8/01/16   B1     1,305,000    
  4,350     Total Commercial Services & Supplies                             4,620,375    
    Communications Equipment – 0.2%  
  450     Avaya Inc.           10.125 %   11/01/15   CCC+     463,500    
  1,200     IntelSat Bermuda Limited           11.250 %   2/04/17   CCC+     1,314,000    
  300     Sungard Data Systems Inc., 144A           7.375 %   11/15/18   B     303,000    
  600     Sungard Data Systems Inc., 144A           7.625 %   11/15/20   B     610,500    
  2,550     Total Communications Equipment                             2,691,000    
    Construction Materials – 0.1%  
  1,800     Headwaters Inc.           11.375 %   11/01/14   B+     1,977,750    
    Containers & Packaging – 0.2%  
  600     Boise Paper Holdings Company           8.000 %   4/01/20   BB     645,000    
  2,100     Solo Cup Company           8.500 %   2/15/14   CCC     1,900,500    
  2,700     Total Containers & Packaging                             2,545,500    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)     Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%  
$ 900     Ally Financial Inc.           7.500 %   9/15/20   B   $ 948,375    
  950     CIT Group Inc.           7.000 %   5/01/17   B+     954,750    
  200     Fortis Hybrid Financing           8.250 %   8/27/49   BBB     195,300    
  2,050     Total Diversified Financial Services                             2,098,425    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.4%  
  1,200     Cequel Communication Holdings I, 144A           8.625 %   11/15/17   B-     1,260,000    
  1,200     Frontier Communications Corporation           8.500 %   4/15/20   BB     1,317,000    
  350     Insight Communications, 144A           9.375 %   7/15/18   B-     374,500    
  1,200     IntelSat Jackson Holding, 144A           7.250 %   10/15/20   B+     1,218,000    
  1,200     Windstream Corporation           7.875 %   11/01/17   Ba3     1,267,500    
  5,150     Total Diversified Telecommunication Services                             5,437,000    
    Electric Utilities – 0.5%  
  600     Calpine Corporation, 144A           7.875 %   7/31/20   B+     610,500    
  6,400     WPS Resource Corporation           6.110 %   12/01/16   Baa2     6,183,514    
  7,000     Total Electric Utilities                             6,794,014    
    Electrical Equipment – 0.1%  
  900     Energy Future Holdings           10.000 %   1/15/20   B     930,396    
    Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.1%  
  450     Amkor Technology Inc.           7.375 %   5/01/18   BB-     470,250    
  1,200     Kemet Corporation, Convertible Bonds, 144A           10.500 %   5/01/18   B1     1,296,000    
  1,650     Total Electronic Equipment & Instruments                             1,766,250    
    Food & Staples Retailing – 0.1%  
  1,200     Stater Brothers Holdings Inc., 144A           7.375 %   11/15/18   B+     1,236,000    
    Food Products – 0.3%  
  1,200     Dole Foods Company, 144A           8.000 %   10/01/16   B+     1,272,000    
  2,700     Dole Foods Company           8.750 %   7/15/13   B-     2,899,125    
  3,900     Total Food Products                             4,171,125    
    Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.2%  
  1,800     Accellent Inc., 144A           10.000 %   11/01/17   CCC+     1,705,500    
  500     Biomet Inc.           10.000 %   10/15/17   B-     548,750    
  2,300     Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies                             2,254,250    
    Health Care Providers & Services – 0.9%  
  600     Aurora Diagnostics Holdings LLC, 144A           10.750 %   1/15/18   B3     604,500    
  450     Capella Healthcare Inc., 144A           9.250 %   7/01/17   B     478,125    
  2,000     Community Health Systems, Inc.           8.875 %   7/15/15   B     2,105,000    
  1,000     HCA Inc.           9.250 %   11/15/16   BB-     1,069,375    
  1,800     HCA Inc.           8.500 %   4/15/19   BB     1,980,000    
  4,050     Select Medical Corporation           7.625 %   2/01/15   B-     4,070,250    
  1,800     Select Medical Corporation           6.237 %   9/15/15   CCC+     1,674,000    
  11,700     Total Health Care Providers & Services                             11,981,250    
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.8%  
  1,200     CCM Merger Inc, 144A           8.000 %   8/01/13   CCC+     1,173,000    
  1,200     GWR Operating Partnership, 144A           10.875 %   4/01/17   BB-     1,272,000    
  2,250     Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.           11.250 %   6/01/17   B     2,542,500    
  900     Landry's Restaurants Inc.           11.625 %   12/01/15   B     965,250    
  300     MGM Mirage Inc., 144A           9.000 %   3/15/20   B1     331,500    
  600     Peninsula Gaming LLC           8.375 %   8/15/15   BB     633,750    
  600     Penn National Gaming Inc.           8.750 %   8/15/19   BB-     664,500    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)     Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  
$ 1,200     Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.           8.750 %   5/15/20   B   $ 1,248,000    
  1,750     Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., 144A           2.803 %   3/15/14   BB     1,610,000    
  600     Universal City Development Partners           8.875 %   11/15/15   B3     640,500    
  10,600     Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure                             11,081,000    
    Household Products – 0.1%  
  1,650     Central Garden & Pet Company, Senior Subordinate Notes           8.250 %   3/01/18   B     1,678,875    
    Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.1%  
  1,000     NRG Energy Inc.           7.375 %   1/15/17   BB-     1,032,500    
    Industrial Conglomerates – 0.0%  
  300     Reynolds Group, 144A           9.000 %   4/15/19   B     312,375    
    Internet Software & Services – 0.0%  
  800     Open Solutions Inc., 144A           9.750 %   2/01/15   CCC+     562,000    
    IT Services – 0.6%  
  750     Fidelity National Information Services Inc., 144A           7.875 %   7/15/20   Ba2     796,875    
  600     Fidelity National Information Services Inc.           7.625 %   7/15/17   Ba2     634,500    
  1,800     First Data Corporation, 144A           8.875 %   8/15/20   B+     1,908,000    
  1,330     First Data Corporation           10.550 %   9/24/15   B-     1,266,767    
  600     First Data Corporation           9.875 %   9/24/15   B-     574,500    
  600     First Data Corporation           11.250 %   3/31/16   CCC+     528,000    
  1,631     Global Cash Access LLC           8.750 %   3/15/12   B     1,647,310    
  600     ManTech International Company           7.250 %   4/15/18   BB+     630,000    
  1,050     Seagate HDD Cayman           6.875 %   5/01/20   BB+     1,008,000    
  8,961     Total IT Services                             8,993,952    
    Machinery – 0.2%  
  3,000     Greenbrier Companies, Inc.           8.375 %   5/15/15   CCC     3,052,500    
    Media – 0.5%  
  600     Allbritton Communications Company, 144A           8.000 %   5/15/18   B     609,000    
  2,000     AMC Entertainment Inc.           8.000 %   3/01/14   CCC+     2,030,000    
  450     Cablevision Systems Corporation           7.750 %   4/15/18   B+     473,625    
  300     Cablevision Systems Corporation           8.000 %   4/15/20   B+     322,500    
  900     Clear Channel Communications, Inc.           5.500 %   9/15/14   CCC-     751,500    
  1,050     Clear Channel Communications, Inc.           10.750 %   8/01/16   CCC-     945,000    
  450     Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Inc., 144A           9.250 %   12/15/17   B     495,000    
  4,000     Medianews Group Inc., (10), (11)           6.375 %   4/01/14   CC     400    
  300     NexStar Mission Broadcast, 144A           8.875 %   4/15/17   B     320,250    
  900     Nielsen Finance LLC Co.           7.750 %   10/15/18   B     936,000    
  10,950     Total Media                             6,883,275    
    Metals & Mining – 0.2%  
  600     Consol Energy Inc., 144A           8.000 %   4/01/17   BB     642,000    
  600     Consol Energy Inc., 144A           8.250 %   4/01/20   BB     651,000    
  900     Essar Steel Algoma Inc., 144A           9.375 %   3/15/15   B+     910,125    
  2,100     Total Metals & Mining                             2,203,125    
    Multiline Retail – 0.4%  
  3,150     Neiman Marcus Group Inc., Term Loan           9.000 %   10/15/15   B-     3,315,375    
  1,200     Sprectum Brands Inc., 144A           9.500 %   6/15/18   B     1,320,000    
  1,000     Toys R Us Property Company II LLC           8.500 %   12/01/17   Ba1     1,620,000    
  5,350     Total Multiline Retail                             6,255,375    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)     Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Multi-Utilities – 0.1%  
$ 1,200     Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.           10.250 %   3/15/14   CCC+   $ 1,230,000    
    Municipal – 0.0%  
  600     Tops Markets           10.125 %   10/15/15   B     619,500    
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.8%  
  1,500     Alta Mesa Holdings Finance, 144A           9.625 %   10/15/18   B     1,464,375    
  650     Chaparral Energy Inc.           8.500 %   12/01/15   B+     664,625    
  2,400     Chaparral Energy Inc.           8.875 %   2/01/17   B+     2,448,000    
  1,200     Genesis Energy LP, 144A           7.875 %   12/15/18   B+     1,197,000    
  1,200     Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Company, 144A           7.625 %   4/15/21   BB-     1,245,000    
  900     OPTI Canada Inc.           7.875 %   12/15/14   CCC     640,125    
  450     Western Refining Inc., 144A           10.750 %   6/15/14   B3     481,500    
  1,050     Western Refining Inc.           11.250 %   6/15/17   B     1,139,250    
  1,500     Whiting Petroleum Corporation           7.000 %   2/01/14   BB     1,582,500    
  10,850     Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels                             10,862,375    
    Paper & Forest Products – 0.4%  
  900     Catalyst Paper Corporation, 144A           11.000 %   12/15/16   B3     852,750    
  5,200     MagIndustries Corporation, (11)           11.000 %   12/14/12   N/R     5,140,506    
  6,100     Total Paper & Forest Products                             5,993,256    
    Personal Products – 0.2%  
  1,800     Prestige Brands Inc.           8.250 %   4/01/18   B     1,872,000    
  600     Revlon Consumer Products           9.750 %   11/15/15   B     637,500    
  2,400     Total Personal Products                         2,509,500    
    Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%  
  900     Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc., (7)           7.750 %   4/01/14   C     450,000    
  1,350     KV Pharmaceutical Company, Convertible Bond           2.500 %   5/16/33   N/R     749,250    
  900     Mylan Inc., 144A           7.875 %   7/15/20   BB-     974,250    
  1,800     Warner Chilcott Company LLC, 144A           7.750 %   9/15/18   B+     1,827,000    
  4,950     Total Pharmaceuticals                             4,000,500    
    Real Estate – 0.1%  
  1,200     Entertainment Properties Trust, 144A           7.750 %   7/15/20   Baa3     1,275,000    
    Road & Rail – 0.1%  
  900     Avis Budget Car Rental           9.625 %   3/15/18   B     974,250    
    Semiconductors & Equipment – 0.2%  
  2,000     Freescale Semiconductor Inc.           9.250 %   4/15/18   B2     2,210,000    
  300     NXP BV           3.039 %   10/15/13   B-     296,625    
  2,300     Total Semiconductors & Equipment                             2,506,625    
    Specialty Retail – 0.3%  
  1,154     Brookstone Company Inc., 144A           13.000 %   10/15/14   CCC+     1,070,335    
  1,350     Claires Stores, Inc.           9.250 %   6/01/15   CCC+     1,309,500    
  1,200     Claires Stores, Inc.           10.500 %   6/01/17   CCC     1,125,000    
  300     Express LLC           8.750 %   3/01/18   B     320,250    
  4,004     Total Specialty Retail                             3,825,085    
    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.0%  
  600     Hanesbrands Inc.           8.000 %   12/15/16   BB-     646,500    
    Transportation Infrastructure – 0.1%  
  1,800     AWAS Aviation Capital Limited, 144A           7.000 %   10/15/16   BBB-     1,793,250    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)     Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.6%  
$ 1,500     Clearwire Communications Finance           12.000 %   12/01/15   B2   $ 1,627,500    
  1,500     IPCS, Inc.           2.412 %   5/01/13   Ba2     1,451,250    
  3,550     Sprint Nextel Corporation           8.375 %   8/15/17   BB-     3,825,125    
  750     Syniverse Technologies Inc., Series B           7.750 %   8/15/13   B     766,874    
  7,300     Total Wireless Telecommunication Services                             7,670,749    
$ 162,541     Total Corporate Bonds (cost $154,693,150)                             159,598,700    

 

Principal
Amount (000)/
Shares
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Capital Preferred Securities – 24.3% (18.8% of Total Investments)  
    Capital Markets – 0.3%  
$ 2,400     ABN AMRO North America Holding Capital, 144A     6.523 %   12/31/49   BB+   $ 2,058,000    
  1,600     Credit Suisse Guernsey     0.976 %   5/15/17   A3     1,186,000    
  300     Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     6.345 %   2/15/34   A3     286,698    
    Total Capital Markets                     3,530,698    
    Commercial Banks – 9.2%  
  9,350     AgFirst Farm Credit Bank     7.300 %   12/15/53   A     8,123,149    
  2,720     Banco Santander Finance     10.500 %   9/29/49   A-     2,958,811    
  3,200     BankAmerica Institutional Capital Trust, Series B, 144A     7.700 %   12/31/26   Baa3     3,224,000    
  2,000     Barclays Bank PLC, 144A     6.860 %   6/15/32   A-     1,910,000    
  7,675     Barclays Bank PLC, 144A     7.434 %   12/15/17   A-     7,579,063    
  1,000     Barclays Bank PLC     6.278 %   12/15/34   A-     857,500    
  3,000     BB&T Capital Trust II     6.750 %   6/07/36   Baa1     3,020,658    
  3,800     BB&T Capital Trust IV     6.820 %   6/12/37   Baa1     3,762,000    
  5,450     BBVA International Unipersonal     5.919 %   4/18/17   A-     4,147,069    
  3,360     Credit Agricole, S.A., 144A     8.375 %   10/13/49   A-     3,469,200    
  3,950     Credit Agricole, S.A.     9.750 %   12/26/54   A-     4,177,125    
  5,750     First Empire Capital Trust I     8.234 %   2/01/27   Baa2     5,728,150    
  3,500     First Union Capital Trust II, Series A     7.950 %   11/15/29   A-     3,893,467    
  4,800     Fulton Capital Trust I     6.290 %   2/01/36   Baa3     3,628,704    
  1,450     HBOS Capital Funding LP, 144A     6.071 %   6/30/14   Ba2     1,196,250    
  1,300     HSBC America Capital Trust I, 144A     7.808 %   12/15/26   A-     1,335,750    
  1,000     HSBC Bank PLC     0.850 %   6/11/49   A     605,000    
  9,300     HSBC Capital Funding LP, Debt     10.176 %   6/30/50   A-     12,252,750    
  100     HSBC Financial Capital Trust IX     5.911 %   11/30/15   Baa1     93,000    
  4,000     KeyCorp Capital III     7.750 %   7/15/29   Baa3     3,970,364    
  4,150     NB Capital Trust II     7.830 %   12/15/26   Baa3     4,181,125    
  10,000     North Fork Capital Trust II     8.000 %   12/15/27   Baa3     10,125,000    
  7,640     Rabobank Nederland, 144A     11.000 %   6/30/19   AA-     9,903,755    
  2,000     Reliance Capital Trust I, Series B     8.170 %   5/01/28   N/R     1,607,524    
  12,810     Societe Generale     8.750 %   10/07/49   BBB+     13,194,300    
  200     Sovereign Capital Trust VI     7.908 %   6/13/36   BBB+     206,507    
  3,100     Standard Chartered PLC, 144A     6.409 %   1/30/17   BBB     2,894,024    
  6,500     Standard Chartered PLC, 144A     7.014 %   7/30/37   BBB     6,383,319    
  3,400     Suntrust Capital Trust VIII     6.100 %   12/01/66   Baa3     3,120,639    
  500     Wachovia Capital Trust V, 144A     7.965 %   6/01/27   A-     493,604    
    Total Commercial Banks                     128,041,807    
    Consumer Finance – 0.4%  
  5,500     Capital One Capital IV Corporation     6.745 %   2/17/32   Baa3     5,486,250    
    Diversified Financial Services – 0.8%  
  1     AMG Capital Trust II, Convertible Bond     5.150 %   10/15/37   BB     22,172    
  5,270     Bank One Capital III     8.750 %   9/01/30   A2     6,261,124    
  475     CitiGroup Capital XXI     8.300 %   12/21/37   BB+     496,375    

 

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Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Principal
Amount (000)/
Shares
  Description (1)   Coupon   Maturity   Ratings (4)   Value  
    Diversified Financial Services (continued)  
$ 4,300     JPMorgan Chase Capital XXV     6.800 %   10/01/37   A2   $ 4,447,533    
    Total Diversified Financial Services                     11,227,204    
    Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.5%  
  19     Centaur Funding Corporation, Series B     9.080 %   4/21/20   BBB     20,713,725    
    Electric Utilities – 0.7%  
  8,200     Dominion Resources Inc.     7.500 %   6/30/16   BBB     8,578,594    
  1,600     PPL Capital Funding, Inc.     6.700 %   3/30/17   BBB-     1,569,966    
    Total Electric Utilities                     10,148,560    
    Insurance – 10.4%  
  3,000     Allstate Corporation     6.125 %   5/15/17   Baa1     3,007,500    
  1,500     Allstate Corporation     6.500 %   5/15/37   Baa1     1,511,250    
  4,000     AXA SA, 144A     6.463 %   12/14/18   Baa1     3,610,000    
  7,675     AXA SA, 144A     6.379 %   12/14/36   Baa1     7,013,031    
  6,100     AXA     8.600 %   12/15/30   A3     6,852,380    
  4,615     Catlin Insurance Company Limited     7.249 %   1/19/17   BBB+     4,084,275    
  4,000     Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc.     6.600 %   5/15/37   Baa1     3,850,000    
  12,025     Glen Meadows Pass Through Trust     6.505 %   2/15/17   BB+     10,070,938    
  2,000     Great West Life & Annuity Capital I, 144A     6.625 %   11/15/34   A-     1,868,290    
  750     Great West Life and Annuity Insurance Company, 144A     7.153 %   5/16/16   A-     757,500    
  5,500     Liberty Mutual Group, 144A     7.800 %   3/15/37   Baa3     5,472,500    
  11,370     MetLife Capital Trust IV, 144A     7.875 %   12/15/37   BBB     12,080,625    
  9,700     National Financial Services Inc.     6.750 %   5/15/37   Baa2     8,962,315    
  1,550     Nationwide Financial Services Capital Trust     7.899 %   3/01/37   Baa2     1,356,005    
  9,100     Oil Insurance Limited, 144A     7.558 %   6/30/11   Baa1     8,429,503    
  13,500     Old Mutual Capital Funding, Notes     8.000 %   6/22/53   Baa3     12,926,250    
  2,700     Progressive Corporation     6.700 %   6/15/67   A2     2,777,865    
  5,100     Prudential Financial Inc.     8.875 %   6/15/18   BBB+     5,979,750    
  10,000     Prudential PLC     6.500 %   6/29/49   A-     9,375,000    
  6,200     Swiss Re Capital I     6.854 %   5/25/16   A-     5,953,693    
  22,200     XL Capital Ltd     6.500 %   10/15/57   BBB-     19,314,000    
  8,000     ZFS Finance USA Trust II, 144A     6.450 %   12/15/65   A     7,950,000    
  1,100     ZFS Finance USA Trust V     6.500 %   5/09/67   A     1,077,999    
    Total Insurance                     144,280,669    
    Road & Rail – 0.9%  
  12,410     Burlington Northern Santa Fe Funding Trust I     6.613 %   1/15/26   BBB     12,876,143    
    U.S. Agency – 0.1%  
  1     Farm Credit Bank of Texas     10.000 %   12/15/60   A3     972,280    
    Total Capital Preferred Securities (cost $336,322,159)                     337,277,336    

 

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Investment Companies – 1.8% (1.4% of Total Investments)  
  682,749     BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust II   $ 6,711,423    
  679,959     Flaherty and Crumrine/Claymore Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc.     11,022,135    
  469,287     John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III     7,503,899    
    Total Investment Companies (cost $36,387,988)     25,237,457    
Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Rights – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)  
    Metals & Mining  
  48,000     Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.   $ 67,200    
    Total Rights (cost $0)     67,200    

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
  Description (1)   Coupon     Maturity   Value  
    Short-Term Investments – 5.0% (3.8% of Total Investments)  
$ 37,383     Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 12/31/10,     0.040 %         1/03/11   $ 37,382,631    
    repurchase price $37,382,756, collateralized by:              
 
    $19,185,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.750%, due 3/31/14, value $19,616,663, and              
 
    $18,445,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.750%, due 7/31/15, value $18,514,169                  
  31,648     Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 12/31/10,
repurchase price $31,648,587, collateralized by
$30,600,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625%, due 8/15/19, value $32,283,000
    0.040 %         1/03/11     31,648,482    
$ 69,031     Total Short-Term Investments (cost $69,031,113)                       69,031,113    
    Total Investments (cost $1,701,345,672) – 129.1%                         1,792,117,217    

 

Shares   Description (1)   Value  
    Common Stocks Sold Short – (0.6)%  
    Chemicals – (0.1)%  
  (15,600 )   Sigma-Aldrich Corporation   $ (1,038,336 )  
    Food Products – (0.0)%  
  (12,600 )   Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., (2)     (414,036 )  
    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – (0.2)%  
  (3,100 )   Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., (2)     (659,246 )  
  (19,700 )   P.F. Changs China Bistro, Inc.     (954,662 )  
  (10,400 )   Panera Bread Company, (2)     (1,052,584 )  
    Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     (2,666,492 )  
    Household Products – (0.0)%  
  (8,000 )   Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC     (439,666 )  
    Internet & Catalog Retail – (0.1)%  
  (4,100 )   Amazon.com, Inc., (2)     (738,000 )  
  (2,400 )   NetFlix.com Inc., (2)     (421,680 )  
    Total Internet & Catalog Retail     (1,159,680 )  
    Software – (0.1)%  
  (4,000 )   Salesforce.com, Inc., (2)     (528,000 )  
    Specialty Retail – (0.1)%  
  (13,800 )   Tiffany & Co     (859,326 )  
  (18,700 )   Urban Outfitters, Inc., (2)     (669,647 )  
    Total Specialty Retail     (1,528,973 )  
    Total Common Stocks Sold Short (proceeds $5,931,055)     (7,775,183 )  
    Borrowings – (28.8)% (12), (13)     (400,000,000 )  
    Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.3% (16)     3,893,300    
    Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%   $ 1,388,235,334    

 

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JQC

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 (continued)

Portfolio of INVESTMENTS December 31, 2010

Investments in Derivatives

Put Options Purchased outstanding at December 31, 2010:

Number of
Contracts
  Type   Notional
Amount (14)
  Expiration
Date
  Strike
Price
  Value  
  125     Autozone Inc.   $ 2,500,000     1/21/12   $ 200.0     $ 68,125    
  125     Total Put Options Purchased (premiums paid $279,861)   $ 2,500,000                 $ 68,125    

 

Call Options Written outstanding at December 31, 2010:

Number of
Contracts
  Type   Notional
Amount (14)
  Expiration
Date
  Strike
Price
  Value  
  (1,140 )   Aetna Inc.   $ (3,420,000 )   1/22/11   $ 30.0     $ (107,730 )  
  (240 )   AngloGold Ashanti Limited     (960,000 )   1/22/11     40.0       (222,000 )  
  (570 )   Arch Coal, Inc.     (1,425,000 )   1/22/11     25.0       (575,700 )  
  (320 )   AstraZeneca PLC     (1,440,000 )   1/22/11     45.0       (54,400 )  
  (973 )   Barrick Gold Corporation     (3,892,000 )   1/22/11     40.0       (1,286,792 )  
  (915 )   Cameco Corporation     (3,202,500 )   1/22/11     35.0       (503,250 )  
  (900 )   Chesapeake Energy Corporation     (2,250,000 )   1/21/12     25.0       (360,000 )  
  (329 )   Deutsche Telekom AG, ADR     (329,000 )   1/22/11     10.0       (94,588 )  
  (980 )   eBay, Inc.     (2,940,000 )   1/22/11     30.0       (28,910 )  
  (480 )   Eli Lilly & Company     (1,680,000 )   1/22/11     35.0       (23,280 )  
  (590 )   Eli Lilly & Company     (2,065,000 )   1/21/12     35.0       (133,635 )  
  (612 )   Forest Laboratories Inc.     (1,836,000 )   1/22/11     30.0       (133,110 )  
  (2,150 )   Gold Fields Limited     (2,687,500 )   1/22/11     12.5       (1,204,000 )  
  (825 )   Gold Fields Limited     (1,237,500 )   1/22/11     15.0       (259,875 )  
  (480 )   Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.     (960,000 )   1/22/11     20.0       (146,400 )  
  (1,665 )   Kroger Company     (3,746,250 )   1/21/12     22.5       (357,975 )  
  (428 )   Lockheed Martin Corporation     (3,210,000 )   1/22/11     75.0       (2,140 )  
  (852 )   Newmont Mining Corporation     (4,260,000 )   1/22/11     50.0       (977,670 )  
  (930 )   Nexen Inc.     (2,092,500 )   3/19/11     22.5       (158,100 )  
  (1,845 )   Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation     (4,151,250 )   6/18/11     22.5       (235,237 )  
  (1,820 )   Nokia Corporation     (1,638,000 )   1/22/11     9.0       (249,340 )  
  (2,440 )   Pfizer, Inc.     (4,270,000 )   1/22/11     17.5       (82,960 )  
  (546 )   Range Resources Corporation     (2,047,500 )   1/21/12     37.5       (611,520 )  
  (2,600 )   Smithfield Foods, Inc.     (4,550,000 )   1/22/11     17.5       (832,000 )  
  (1,305 )   StatoilHydro ASA, ADR     (2,610,000 )   4/16/11     20.0       (535,050 )  
  (802 )   Suncor Energy Inc     (2,406,000 )   1/22/11     30.0       (671,675 )  
  (575 )   Tesoro Corporation     (862,500 )   1/22/11     15.0       (205,563 )  
  (2,580 )   Tyson Foods, Inc.     (5,160,000 )   1/22/11     20.0       (12,900 )  
  (1,587 )   UBS AG     (2,777,250 )   1/22/11     17.5       (15,870 )  
  (670 )   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     (3,517,500 )   1/22/11     52.5       (116,580 )  
  (596 )   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     (3,278,000 )   1/22/11     55.0       (16,688 )  
  (32,745 )   Total Call Options Written (premiums received $7,451,256)   $ (80,901,250 )               $ (10,214,938 )  

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    For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.

  (1)  All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.

  (2)  Non-income producing; issuer has not declared a dividend within the past twelve months.

  (3)  Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged as collateral for call options written during and as of the end of the reporting period.

  (4)  Ratings (not covered by the report of independent registered public accounting firm): Using the highest of Standard & Poor's Group ("Standard & Poor's"), Moody's Investor 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.

  (5)  Senior Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for a Borrower to prepay, prepayments of Senior Loans may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of Senior Loans held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.

  (6)  Senior Loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus an assigned fixed rate. These floating lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate referenced by the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), or (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks.

    Senior Loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the Agent Bank and/or Borrower prior to the disposition of a Senior Loan.

  (7)  The Fund's Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund's custodian to cease accruing additional income and "write-off" any remaining recorded balances on the Fund's records.

  (8)  At or subsequent to December 31, 2010, this issue was under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court.

  (9)  Non-income producing security, in the case of a Senior Loan, denotes that the issuer has defaulted on the payment of principal or interest or has filed for bankruptcy.

  (10)  The Fund's Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund's custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund's records.

  (11)  Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.

  (12)  Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 22.3%.

  (13)  The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for Borrowings. As of December 31, 2010, investments with a value of $903,372,018 have been pledged as collateral for Borrowings.

  (14)  For disclosure purposes, Notional Amount is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Strike Price by 100.

  (15)  For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, Common Stock categorized as Level 2. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.

  (16)  Other Assets Less Liabilities includes Value and/or Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative instruments as noted in Investments in Derivatives.

  N/R  Not rated.

  DD1  Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

  WI/DD  Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

  144A  Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers

  ADR  American Depositary Receipt.

  CORTS  Corporate Backed Trust Securities.

  PPLUS  PreferredPlus Trust.

  TBD  Senior Loan purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date of the transaction. In addition, Senior Loans typically trade without accrued interest and therefore a weighted average coupon rate is not available prior to settlement. At settlement, if still unknown, the Borrower or counterparty will provide the Fund with the final weighted average coupon rate and maturity date.

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Statement of

ASSETS & LIABILITIES

  December 31, 2010

    Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Assets  
Investments, at value (cost $1,153,075,137 and $1,701,345,672, respectively)   $ 1,213,748,188     $ 1,792,117,217    
Put options purchased, at value (premiums paid $158,961 and $279,861, respectively)     38,695       68,125    
Deposits with brokers for securities sold short and options written     8,263,199       11,795,557    
Cash     736,696       1,422,947    
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost $68,668 and $104,794, respectively)     69,387       105,908    
Receivables:  
Dividends     838,361       1,624,504    
Interest     5,901,269       8,042,391    
Investments sold     1,320,676       1,956,128    
Matured senior loans     601,798       849,112    
Reclaims     92,370       164,166    
Other assets     194,496       255,614    
Total assets     1,231,805,135       1,818,401,669    
Liabilities  
Borrowings     270,000,000       400,000,000    
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $4,065,551 and $5,931,055, respectively)     5,294,680       7,775,183    
Call options written, at value (premiums received $4,856,749 and $7,451,256, respectively)     6,426,142       10,214,938    
Payables:  
Dividends for securities sold short     2,200       3,450    
Investments purchased     9,903,763       10,294,282    
Accrued expenses:  
Interest on borrowings     18,792       27,840    
Management fees     799,945       1,163,927    
Other     515,857       686,715    
Total liabilities     292,961,379       430,166,335    
Net assets applicable to Common shares   $ 938,843,756     $ 1,388,235,334    
Common shares outstanding     97,591,378       137,076,405    
Net asset value per Common share outstanding (net assets applicable to Common shares,
divided by Common shares outstanding)
  $ 9.62     $ 10.13    
Net assets applicable to Common shares consist of:  
Common shares, $.01 par value per share   $ 975,914     $ 1,370,764    
Paid-in surplus     1,324,586,422       1,891,615,459    
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income     (12,650,325 )     (21,916,437 )  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (431,829,139 )     (568,795,173 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     57,760,884       85,960,721    
Net assets applicable to Common shares   $ 938,843,756     $ 1,388,235,334    
Authorized shares:  
Common     Unlimited       Unlimited    
FundPreferred     Unlimited       Unlimited    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statement of

OPERATIONS

  Year Ended December 31, 2010

    Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Investment Income  
Dividends (net of foreign tax withheld of $415,082 and $600,150, respectively)   $ 34,014,262     $ 50,046,444    
Interest     28,151,083       42,109,637    
Other     93,437       131,840    
Total investment income     62,258,782       92,287,921    
Expenses  
Management fees     9,971,542       14,567,060    
Dividend expense on securities sold short     31,720       47,315    
Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses     6,610       8,628    
Interest expense on borrowings     3,531,039       5,231,169    
Custodian's fees and expenses     368,689       486,085    
Trustees' fees and expenses     40,927       60,836    
Professional fees     151,515       183,344    
Shareholders' reports – printing and mailing expenses     237,503       309,916    
Stock exchange listing fees     33,160       46,686    
Investor relations expense     266,586       356,714    
Other expenses     67,713       93,384    
Total expenses before custodian fee credit and expense reimbursement     14,707,004       21,391,137    
Custodian fee credit     (1,168 )     (1,836 )  
Expense reimbursement     (1,141,957 )     (2,029,267 )  
Net expenses     13,563,879       19,360,034    
Net investment income     48,694,903       72,927,887    
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) from:  
Investments and foreign currency     1,305,162       5,964,210    
Securities sold short     (405,274 )     (621,682 )  
Call options written     5,739,320       8,855,989    
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:  
Investments and foreign currency     114,649,646       164,383,472    
Securities sold short     (1,005,081 )     (1,512,851 )  
Call options written     430,714       79,481    
Put options purchased     (120,266 )     (211,736 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     120,594,221       176,936,883    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from operations   $ 169,289,124     $ 249,864,770    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statement of

CHANGES in NET ASSETS

    Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth 2 (JQC)
 
    Year
Ended
12/31/10
  Year
Ended
12/31/09
  Year
Ended
12/31/10
  Year
Ended
12/31/09
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 48,694,903     $ 53,732,729     $ 72,927,887     $ 81,743,124    
Net realized gain (loss) from:  
Investments and foreign currency     1,305,162       (148,866,880 )     5,964,210       (225,066,111 )  
Securities sold short     (405,274 )     193,123       (621,682 )     265,633    
Call options written     5,739,320       8,437,654       8,855,989       12,008,939    
Interest rate swaps           (170,494 )           (231,988 )  
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:  
Investments and foreign currency     114,649,646       450,167,087       164,383,472       645,654,663    
Securities sold short     (1,005,081 )     (580,945 )     (1,512,851 )     (847,360 )  
Call options written     430,714       (8,842,570 )     79,481       (12,574,727 )  
Interest rate swaps           164,738             224,156    
Put options purchased     (120,266 )           (211,736 )        
Distributions to FundPreferred shareholders:  
From net investment income           (272,564 )           (376,424 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
from operations
    169,289,124       353,961,878       249,864,770       500,799,905    
Distributions to Common Shareholders  
From net investment income     (55,633,444 )     (59,406,423 )     (82,345,674 )     (89,637,676 )  
Return of capital     (10,876,168 )     (2,458,931 )     (13,885,777 )     (165,530 )  
Decrease in net assets applicable to Common shares from distributions
to Common shareholders
    (66,509,612 )     (61,865,354 )     (96,231,451 )     (89,803,206 )  
Capital Share Transactions  
Common shares repurchased and retired     (3,782,168 )     (8,947,761 )     (8,196,512 )     (11,667,571 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares from
capital share transactions
    (3,782,168 )     (8,947,761 )     (8,196,512 )     (11,667,571 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares     98,997,344       283,148,763       145,436,807       399,329,128    
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the beginning of year     839,846,412       556,697,649       1,242,798,527       843,469,399    
Net assets applicable to Common shares at the end of year   $ 938,843,756     $ 839,846,412     $ 1,388,235,334     $ 1,242,798,527    
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income at
the end of year
  $ (12,650,325 )   $ (15,289,950 )   $ (21,916,437 )   $ (26,017,406 )  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statement of

CASH FLOWS

  Year Ended December 31, 2010

    Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations   $ 169,289,124     $ 249,864,770    
Adjustments to reconcile the net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common shares
from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
Purchases of investments and securities sold short     (550,460,669 )     (810,082,084 )  
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments and securities sold short     591,459,955       863,224,063    
Proceeds from (Purchases of) short-term investments, net     (35,087,821 )     (40,441,802 )  
Proceeds from (Payments for) cash denominated in foreign currencies, net     (68,668 )     (45,318 )  
Premiums paid for put options purchased     (158,961 )     (279,861 )  
Cash paid for call options exercised, terminated and expired     (1,227,021 )     (1,868,948 )  
Premiums received for options written     8,165,862       12,418,571    
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net     (1,369,399 )     (2,185,556 )  
(Increase) Decrease in deposits with brokers for securities sold short and options written     (1,039,266 )     (2,320,449 )  
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for dividends     19,824       194,661    
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for interest     (846,486 )     (884,695 )  
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for investments sold     1,036,070       2,132,483    
(Increase) Decrease in matured senior loans     (601,798 )     (849,112 )  
(Increase) Decrease in receivable for reclaims     (18,168 )     (55,124 )  
(Increase) Decrease in other assets     (37,333 )     (53,218 )  
Increase (Decrease) in payable for dividends for securities sold short     2,200       3,450    
Increase (Decrease) in payable for investments purchased     8,352,143       8,918,888    
Increase (Decrease) in accrued interest on borrowings     (8,222 )     (12,181 )  
Increase (Decrease) in accrued management fees     133,227       196,296    
Increase (Decrease) in accrued other liabilities     126,000       170,168    
Net realized (gain) loss from investments and foreign currency     (1,305,162 )     (5,964,210 )  
Net realized (gain) loss from securities sold short     405,274       621,682    
Net realized (gain) loss from options written     (5,739,320 )     (8,855,989 )  
Net realized (gain) loss from paydowns     2,810,124       3,906,052    
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments and foreign currency     (114,649,646 )     (164,383,472 )  
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of securities sold short     1,005,081       1,512,851    
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of options written     (430,714 )     (79,481 )  
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of put options purchased     120,266       211,736    
Proceeds from litigation     576,427       876,776    
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     70,452,923       105,890,947    
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:  
Increase (Decrease) in cash overdraft balance           (40,037 )  
Increase (Decrease) in cash overdraft denominated in foreign currencies     (2,868 )        
Cash distributions paid to Common shareholders     (66,509,612 )     (96,231,451 )  
Cost of Common shares repurchased and retired     (3,782,168 )     (8,196,512 )  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (70,294,648 )     (104,468,000 )  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash     158,275       1,422,947    
Cash at the beginning of year     578,421          
Cash at the End of Year   $ 736,696     $ 1,422,947    
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information  
Cash paid for interest on borrowings was $3,539,261 and $5,243,350 for Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC) and Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC), respectively.  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Financial

HIGHLIGHTS

Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period:

       
        Investment Operations   Less Distributions  
    Beginning
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
  Net
Investment
Income(a)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income to
Fund-
Preferred
Share-
holders(b)
  Distributions
from Capital
Gains to
Fund-
Preferred
Share-
holders(b)
  Total   Net
Investment
Income to
Common
Share-
holders
  Capital
Gains to
Common
Share-
holders
  Return of
Capital to
Common
Share-
holders
  Total  
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)      
Year Ended 12/31:  
2010   $ 8.56     $ .50     $ 1.23     $     $     $ 1.73     $ (.57 )   $     $ (.11 )   $ (.68 )  
2009     5.60       .54       3.03       *           3.57       (.61 )           (.02 )     (.63 )  
2008     12.38       .86       (6.49 )     (.15 )           (5.78 )     (.69 )           (.31 )     (1.00 )  
2007     14.26       .97       (1.34 )     (.28 )     (.09 )     (.74 )     (.77 )     (.25 )     (.12 )     (1.14 )  
2006     14.18       1.02       .50       (.31 )     (.03 )     1.18       (.87 )     (.08 )     (.15 )     (1.10 )  
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)      
Year Ended 12/31:  
2010     9.00       .53       1.29                   1.82       (.60 )           (.10 )     (.70 )  
2009     6.04       .59       3.01       *           3.60       (.65 )           *     (.65 )  
2008     12.46       .86       (6.14 )     (.14 )           (5.42 )     (.72 )           (.28 )     (1.00 )  
2007     14.29       .97       (1.30 )     (.26 )     (.10 )     (.69 )     (.79 )     (.30 )     (.05 )     (1.14 )  
2006     14.20       1.04       .48       (.30 )     (.03 )     1.19       (.93 )     (.09 )     (.08 )     (1.10 )  
    FundPreferred Shares at End of Period   Borrowings at End of Period  
    Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)
  Liquidation
Value
Per Share
  Asset
Coverage
Per Share
  Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)
  Asset
Coverage
Per $1,000
 
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)      
Year Ended 12/31:  
2010   $     $     $     $ 270,000     $ 4,477    
2009                       270,000       4,111    
2008     118,650       25,000       142,298       145,545       5,640    
2007     708,000       25,000       64,444                
2006     708,000       25,000       75,210                
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)      
Year Ended 12/31:  
2010                       400,000       4,471    
2009                       400,000       4,107    
2008     165,800       25,000       152,182       224,200       5,502    
2007     965,000       25,000       70,102                
2006     965,000       25,000       77,025                

 

(a)  Per share Net Investment Income is calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.

(c)  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 Common Share Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in Common share 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.

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            Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                Total Returns       Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares
Before Reimbursement(e)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common Shares
After Reimbursement(d)(e)
     
    Discount
from
Common
Shares
Repurchased
and Retired
  Ending
Common
Share
Net Asset
Value
  Ending
Market
Value
  Based
on
Market
Value(c)
  Based
on
Common
Share
Net
Asset
Value(c)
  Ending Net
Assets
Applicable to
Common
Shares (000)
  Expenses   Net
Investment
Income
  Expenses   Net
Investment
Income
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)  
Year Ended 12/31:  
2010   $ .01     $ 9.62     $ 8.35       21.28 %     21.06 %   $ 938,844       1.67 %     5.39 %     1.54 %     5.52 %     49 %  
2009     .02       8.56       7.49       81.73       67.37       839,846       1.80       7.76       1.57       7.99       50    
2008     *     5.60       4.60       (51.80 )     (49.27 )     556,698       2.47       8.14       2.04       8.57       36    
2007     *     12.38       10.93       (16.28 )     (5.71 )     1,230,342       1.53       6.54       1.05       7.03       84    
2006     *     14.26       14.29       29.81       8.71       1,421,951       1.49       6.80       1.00       7.28       72    
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)  
Year Ended 12/31:  
2010     .01       10.13       8.80       24.26 %     21.02 %     1,388,235       1.64       5.41       1.48       5.57       48    
2009     .01       9.00       7.69       76.23       63.01       1,242,799       1.75       8.01       1.48       8.27       55    
2008     *     6.04       4.87       (49.39 )     (45.84 )     843,469       2.41       8.00       1.95       8.45       37    
2007     *     12.46       11.00       (14.70 )     (5.34 )     1,740,952       1.50       6.51       1.02       6.99       78    
2006     *     14.29       14.11       26.71       8.73       2,008,154       1.44       6.90       .96       7.37       77    

 

(d)  After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. 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.

(e)  • Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to FundPreferred shareholders, where applicable.

  • Net Investment Income ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to FundPreferred shares and/or borrowings, where applicable.

  • Each ratio includes the effect of dividend expense on securities sold short and interest expense paid on borrowings as follows:

    Ratios of Dividend Expense
on Securities Sold Short
to Average Net Assets Applicable
to Common Shares
  Ratios of Borrowings
Interest Expense
to Average Net Assets Applicable
to Common Shares(f)
 
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)      
Year Ended 12/31:          
2010     %**     0.40 %  
2009     **     0.45    
2008     0.01       0.82    
2007     **        
2006              
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)      
Year Ended 12/31:          
2010     **     0.40    
2009     **     0.46    
2008     0.01       0.83    
2007     **        
2006              

 

(f)  Borrowings Interest Expense includes amortization of borrowing costs. Borrowing costs were fully amortized and expensed as of December 31, 2009.

*  Rounds to less than $.01 per share.

**  Rounds to less than .01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Notes to

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies

General Information

The funds covered in this report and their corresponding Common share New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") symbols are Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund (JPC) and Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2 (JQC) (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 high current income by maintaining a portfolio exposure target of approximately 70% in income-oriented debt securities (preferred securities and fixed- and floating-rate debt including high yield debt and senior loans), and 30% in equities and equity-like securities (convertibles and domestic and international equities). The exact portfolio composition will vary over time as a result of market changes as well as Nuveen Asset Management's (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investment, Inc. ("Nuveen"), view of the portfolio composition that best enables the Funds to achieve their investment objectives consistent with a strategic 70%/30% income/equity mix. Each Fund's secondary objective is total return.

Effective January 1, 2011, the Adviser has changed its name to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

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").

Significant Accounting Policies

Investment Valuation

Common stocks and other equity-type securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded and are generally classified as Level 1. Securities primarily traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("NASDAQ") are valued, except as indicated below, at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price and are generally classified as Level 1. However, securities traded on a securities exchange or NASDAQ for which there were no transactions on a given day or securities not listed on a securities exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the mean between the quoted bid and ask prices. These securities are generally classified as Level 1. Prices of certain American Depository Receipts ("ADR") held by the Fund that trade in the United States are valued based on the last traded price, official closing price, or mean between the most recent bid and ask prices of the underlying non-U.S.-traded stock, adjusted as appropriate for the underlying-to-ADR conversion ratio and foreign exchange rate, and from time-to-time foreign currencies may also be adjusted further to take into account material events that may take place after the close of the local non-U.S. market but before the close of the NYSE. These triggers generally represent a transfer from a Level 1 to a Level 2 security. Investments in investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values on the valuation date. These investment vehicles are generally classified as Level 1.

Prices of fixed-income securities, senior loans and interest rate swaps are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds' Board of Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2. Prices of fixed-income securities are based on the mean between the bid and asked prices. When price quotes are not readily available for fixed-income securities, senior loans and interest rate swaps, 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 the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Highly rated zero coupon fixed-income securities, like U.S. Treasury Bills, issued with maturities of one year or less, are valued using the amortized cost method when 60 days or less remain until maturity. With amortized cost, any discount or premium is amortized each day, regardless of the impact of fluctuating rates on the market value of the security. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

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Like most fixed income instruments, the senior loans in which the Funds invest are not listed on an organized exchange. The secondary market of senior loans may be less liquid relative to markets for other fixed-income securities. Consequently, the value of senior loans, determined as described above, may differ significantly from the value that would have been determined had there been an active market for that senior loan. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

The value of exchange-traded options are based on the mean of the bid and ask prices. Exchange-traded options are generally classified as Level 1. Options traded in the over-the-counter market are valued using market implied volatilities and are generally classified as Level 2.

Repurchase agreements are valued at contract amount plus accrued interest, which approximates market value. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

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 as 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. Trade date for senior loans purchased in the "primary market" is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior loans purchased in the "secondary market" is the date on which the transaction is entered into. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have instructed the custodian to segregate assets with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments. At December 31, 2010, Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC) and Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC) had outstanding when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments of $2,944,427 and $3,902,428, respectively.

Investment Income

Dividend income on securities purchased and dividend expense on securities sold short are recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for foreign securities, when information is available. Interest income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income also reflects paydown gains and losses, and fee income, if any. Fee income consists primarily of amendment fees. Amendment fees are earned as compensation for evaluating and accepting changes to an original senior loan agreement and are recognized when received. Other income includes the increase of the net realizable value of the receivable of matured senior loans during the current fiscal period.

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.

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.

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Notes to

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders

Distributions to Common shareholders 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.

Each Fund makes quarterly cash distributions to Common shareholders of a stated dollar amount per share. Subject to approval and oversight by the Funds' Board of Trustees, each Fund seeks to maintain a stable distribution level designed to deliver the long-term return potential of each Fund's investment strategy through regular quarterly distributions (a "Managed Distribution Program"). Total distributions during a calendar year generally will be made from each Fund's net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized capital gains in the Fund's portfolio, if any. The portion of distributions paid attributed to net unrealized gains, if any, is distributed from the Fund's assets and is treated by shareholders as a non-taxable distribution ("Return of Capital") for tax purposes. In the event that total distributions during a calendar year exceed a Fund's total return on net asset value, the difference will reduce net asset value per share. If a Fund's total return on net asset value exceeds total distributions during a calendar year, the excess will be reflected as an increase in net asset value per share. The final determination of the source and character of all distributions for the fiscal year are made after the end of the fiscal year and are reflected in the financial statements contained in the annual report as of December 31 each year.

FundPreferred Shares

The Funds are authorized to issue auction rate preferred ("FundPreferred") shares. As of December 31, 2009, Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC) and Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC) redeemed all of their outstanding FundPreferred shares, at liquidation values of $708,000,000 and $965,000,000, respectively.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, lawsuits pursuing claims made in a demand letter alleging that the Funds' Board of Trustees breached their fiduciary duties related to the redemption at par of the Funds' FundPreferred shares had been filed on behalf of shareholders of the Funds and against the Adviser, together with current and former officers and interested director/trustees of the Funds. Nuveen and the other named defendants believe these lawsuits to be without merit, and all named parties intend to defend themselves vigorously. The Funds believe that these lawsuits will not have a material effect on the Funds or on the Adviser's ability to serve as investment adviser to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Each Fund is authorized to engage in foreign currency exchange transactions, including foreign currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts. To the extent that the Funds invest in securities and/or contracts that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, the Fund will be subject to currency risk, which is the risk that an increase in the U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency will reduce returns or portfolio value. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the Fund's investments denominated in that currency will lose value because its currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value. Investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars on a spot (i.e. cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Investments, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date of the transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of a Fund and the amounts actually received.

The realized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with other assets and liabilities on investments, foreign currency forwards, futures, options purchased, options written and swap contracts are recognized as a component of "Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency," when applicable.

The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with other assets and liabilities on investments are recognized as a component of "Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency," when applicable. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with foreign currency forwards, futures, options purchased, options written and swap contracts

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are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency forwards, futures, options purchased, options written and swap contracts, respectively " when applicable.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

Each Fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and is authorized to invest in interest rate swap transactions in an attempt to manage such risk. Each Fund's use of interest rate swap contracts is intended to mitigate the negative impact that an increase in short-term interest rates could have on Common share net earnings as a result of leverage. Interest rate swap contracts involve each Fund's agreement with the counterparty to pay or receive a fixed rate payment in exchange for the counterparty receiving or paying a variable rate payment that is intended to approximate each Fund's variable rate payment obligation on FundPreferred shares or any variable rate borrowing. The payment obligation is based on the notional amount of the interest rate swap contract. Interest rate swap contracts do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets or principal. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to the swap counterparty on such transactions is limited to the net amount of interest payments that each Fund is to receive. Interest rate swap positions are valued daily. Each Fund accrues the fixed rate payment expected to be paid or received and the variable rate payment expected to be received or paid on interest rate swap contracts on a daily basis, and recognizes the daily change in the market value of the Fund's contractual rights and obligations under the contracts. The net amount recorded for these transactions for each counterparty is recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a component of "Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate swaps" with the change during the fiscal period reflected on the Statement of Operations as "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of interest rate swaps." Once periodic payments are settled in cash, the net amount is recognized as "Net realized gain (loss) from interest rate swaps" on the Statement of Operations, in addition to net realized gain or loss recorded upon the termination of interest rate swap contracts. For tax purposes, periodic payments are treated as ordinary income or expense. The Funds did not enter into interest rate swaps contracts during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Options Transactions

The Fund is subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and is authorized to purchase and write (sell) call and put options, in an attempt to manage such risk. The purchase of put options involves the risk of loss of all or a part of the cash paid for the options (the premium). The market risk associated with purchasing put options is limited to the premium paid. The counterparty credit risk of purchasing options, however, needs also to take into account the current value of the option, as this is the performance expected from the counterparty. When the Fund purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium paid (the premium plus commission) is recognized as a component of "Call and/or Put options purchased, at value" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recognized as a component of "Call and/or Put options written, at value" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current value of the written option until the option is exercised or expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction. The changes in the value of options purchased during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of call and/or put options purchased" on the Statement of Operations. The changes in the value of options written during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of call and/or put options written" on the Statement of Operations. When an option is exercised or expires or a Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid at expiration or on executing a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is recognized as a component of "Net realized gain (loss) from options purchased and/or written "on the Statement of Operations. The Fund, as a writer of an option, has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (called) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option. There is also the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.

During fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, each Fund wrote call options on individual stocks held in its portfolio of investments to enhance returns while foregoing some upside potential, and bought put options on a single stock to benefit in the event its price declines.

The Funds did not purchase call options or write put options during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The average notional amount of put options purchased and call options written during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Average notional amount of put options purchased*   $ 568,000     $ 1,000,000    
    Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Average notional amount of call options written*   $ (55,415,300 )   $ (85,012,160 )  

 

*  The average notional amount is calculated based on the outstanding notional amount at the beginning of the fiscal year and at the end of each fiscal quarter within the current fiscal year.

Refer to Footnote 3—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details on options activity.

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Notes to

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

Short Sales

Each Fund is authorized to make short sales of securities. To secure its obligation to deliver securities sold short, each Fund has instructed the custodian to segregate assets of the Fund, which are then held at the applicable broker, as collateral with an equivalent amount of the securities sold short. The collateral required is determined by reference to the market value of the short positions. Each Fund is obligated to pay to the party to which the securities were sold short, dividends declared on the stock by the issuer and recognizes such amounts as "Dividend expense on securities sold short" on the Statement of Operations. Short sales are valued daily and the corresponding unrealized gains or losses are recognized as a component of "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities sold short" on the Statement of Operations.

Liabilities for securities sold short are reported at market value in the accompanying financial statements. Short sale transactions result in off-balance sheet risk because the ultimate obligation may exceed the related amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Each Fund will incur a loss if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the borrowed security. Each Fund's loss on a short sale is potentially unlimited because there is no upward limit on the price a borrowed security could attain. Each Fund will realize a gain if the price of the security declines between those dates. Gains and losses from securities sold short are recognized as a component of "Net realized gain (loss) from securities sold short" on the Statement of Operations.

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 clearing house, 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 pre-determined threshold amount.

Repurchase Agreements

In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is each Fund's policy that its custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the fair value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times. If the counterparty defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral may be delayed or limited.

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.

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.

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Indemnifications

Under the Funds' organizational documents, their officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and 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 applicable to Common shares from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

2. Fair Value Measurements

In determining the fair value of each Fund's investments, various inputs are used. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including management's assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of each Fund's fair value measurements as of December 31, 2010:

Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
Investments:  
Common Stocks*   $ 329,740,543     $ 2,977,850     $     $ 332,718,393    
Convertible Preferred Securities     9,578,121       8,349,738             17,927,859    
$25 Par (or similar) Preferred Securities     275,409,573       17,314,592             292,724,165    
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests           60,590,044             60,590,044    
Convertible Bonds           97,261,451             97,261,451    
Corporate Bonds           110,259,358       3,657,866       113,917,224    
Capital Preferred Securities           237,725,664             237,725,664    
Investment Companies     12,470,843                   12,470,843    
Rights     43,680                   43,680    
Short-Term Investments           48,368,865             48,368,865    
Common Stocks Sold Short     (5,294,680 )                 (5,294,680 )  
Derivatives:  
Put Options Purchased     38,695                   38,695    
Call Options Written     (6,426,142 )                 (6,426,142 )  
Total   $ 615,560,633     $ 582,847,562     $ 3,657,866     $ 1,202,066,061    
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
Investments:  
Common Stocks*   $ 491,785,141     $ 4,683,858     $     $ 496,468,999    
Convertible Preferred Securities     13,484,999       14,600,372             28,085,371    
$25 Par (or similar) Preferred Securities     437,680,991       19,824,105             457,505,096    
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests           81,048,074             81,048,074    
Convertible Bonds           137,797,871             137,797,871    
Corporate Bonds           154,457,794       5,140,906       159,598,700    
Capital Preferred Securities           337,277,336             337,277,336    
Investment Companies     25,237,457                   25,237,457    
Rights     67,200                   67,200    
Short-Term Investments           69,031,113             69,031,113    
Common Stocks Sold Short     (7,775,183 )                 (7,775,183 )  
Derivatives:  
Put Options Purchased     68,125                   68,125    
Call Options Written     (10,214,938 )                 (10,214,938 )  
Total   $ 950,333,792     $ 818,720,523     $ 5,140,906     $ 1,774,195,221    

 

*  Refer to the Fund's Portfolio of Investments for industry breakdown of Common Stocks classified as Level 2.

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Notes to

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The following is a reconciliation of each Fund's Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:

Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)   Level 3
Corporate Bonds
  Level 3
Warrants
  Level 3
Total
 
Balance at the beginning of year   $ 3,348,500     $ 6,725     $ 3,355,225    
Gains (losses):  
Net realized gains (losses)           1,206       1,206    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     253,490       (6,725 )     246,765    
Purchases at cost                    
Sales at proceeds           (1,206 )     (1,206 )  
Net discounts (premiums)     55,678             55,678    
Transfers in to     198             198    
Transfers out of                    
Balance at the end of year   $ 3,657,866     $     $ 3,657,866    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the fiscal year of Level 3 securities held as of December 31, 2010   $ 225,186     $     $ 225,186    
Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)   Level 3
Corporate Bonds
  Level 3
Warrants
  Level 3
Total
 
Balance at the beginning of year   $ 4,706,000     $ 9,918     $ 4,715,918    
Gains (losses):  
Net realized gains (losses)           1,779       1,779    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     356,256       (9,918 )     346,338    
Purchases at cost                    
Sales at proceeds           (1,779 )     (1,779 )  
Net discounts (premiums)     78,250             78,250    
Transfers in to     400             400    
Transfers out of                    
Balance at the end of year   $ 5,140,906     $     $ 5,140,906    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the fiscal year of Level 3 securities held as of December 31, 2010   $ 307,522     $     $ 307,522    

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Funds recognized no significant transfers to/from Level 1 or Level 2. Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are shown using end of period values.

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. For additional information on the derivative instruments in which the Funds were invested during and at the end of the reporting period, refer to the Portfolios of Investments, Financial Statements and Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies.

The following tables present the fair value of all derivative instruments held by the Funds as of December 31, 2010, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and the primary underlying risk exposure.

Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC)

        Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities  
Underlying   Derivative   Asset Derivatives   Liability Derivatives  
Risk Exposure   Instrument   Location   Value   Location   Value  
Equity Price   Options   Put options purchased, at value   $ 38,695     Call options written, at value   $ 6,426,142    

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Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC)

        Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities  
Underlying   Derivative   Asset Derivatives   Liability Derivatives  
Risk Exposure   Instrument   Location   Value   Location   Value  
Equity Price   Options   Put options purchased, at value   $ 68,125     Call options written, at value   $ 10,214,938    

 

The following tables present the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, on derivative instruments, as well as the primary risk exposure associated with each.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Call Options Written   Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Risk Exposure  
Equity Price   $ 5,739,320     $ 8,855,989    
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Call Options Written   Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Risk Exposure  
Equity Price   $ 430,714     $ 79,481    
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Put Options Purchased   Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Risk Exposure  
Equity Price   $ (120,266 )   $ (211,736 )  

 

4. Fund Shares

Common Shares

Transactions in Common shares were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth 2 (JQC)
 
    Year
Ended
12/31/10
  Year
Ended
12/31/09
  Year
Ended
12/31/10
  Year
Ended
12/31/09
 
Common shares repurchased and retired     (485,500 )     (1,326,650 )     (999,820 )     (1,655,075 )  
Weighted average:  
Price per Common share repurchased and retired   $ 7.77     $ 6.72     $ 8.18     $ 7.03    
Discount per Common share repurchased and retired     14.20 %     16.86 %     14.30 %     17.24 %  

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FundPreferred Shares

Transactions in FundPreferred shares were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth 2 (JQC)
 
    Year
Ended
12/31/10
  Year Ended
12/31/09
  Year
Ended
12/31/10
  Year Ended
12/31/09
 
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount  
FundPreferred shares redeemed:  
Series M     N/A       N/A       791     $ 19,775,000       N/A       N/A       663     $ 16,575,000    
Series M2     N/A       N/A                   N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Series T     N/A       N/A       791       19,775,000       N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Series T2     N/A       N/A                   N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Series W     N/A       N/A       791       19,775,000       N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Series W2     N/A       N/A                   N/A       N/A       664       16,600,000    
Series TH     N/A       N/A       791       19,775,000       N/A       N/A       664       16,600,000    
Series TH2     N/A       N/A                   N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Series F     N/A       N/A       791       19,775,000       N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Series F2     N/A       N/A       791       19,775,000       N/A       N/A       663       16,575,000    
Total     N/A       N/A       4,746     $ 118,650,000       N/A       N/A       6,632     $ 165,800,000    

 

N/A—Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC) and Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC) redeemed all $708,000,000 and $965,000,000 of their outstanding Fund-Preferred shares, respectively, as of December 31, 2009.

5. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales (including maturities and proceeds from securities sold short, but excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth
(JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income
and Growth 2
(JQC)
 
Purchases   $ 550,460,669     $ 810,082,084    
Sales, maturities and proceeds from securities sold short     591,459,955       863,224,063    

 

Transactions in call options written during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and Growth 2 (JQC)
 
    Number of
Contracts
  Premiums
Received
  Number of
Contracts
  Premiums
Received
 
Outstanding, beginning of year     20,241     $ 3,657,228       31,006     $ 5,757,622    
Call options written     34,478       8,165,862       52,762       12,418,571    
Call options terminated in closing purchase transactions     (4,148 )     (1,247,575 )     (6,353 )     (1,909,714 )  
Call options exercised     (22,333 )     (4,221,191 )     (33,840 )     (6,565,158 )  
Call options expired     (7,234 )     (1,497,575 )     (10,830 )     (2,250,065 )  
Outstanding, end of year     21,004     $ 4,856,749       32,745     $ 7,451,256    

 

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 the treatment of paydown gains and losses, recognition of premium amortization, timing differences in the recognition of income on real estate investment trust ("REIT") investments and timing differences in recognizing

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certain gains and losses on investment transactions. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset values of the Funds.

At December 31, 2010, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (excluding common stocks sold short and investments in derivatives), as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Cost of investments   $ 1,166,268,483     $ 1,724,326,121    
Gross unrealized:  
Appreciation   $ 98,960,847     $ 153,336,609    
Depreciation     (51,481,142 )     (85,545,513 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments   $ 47,479,705     $ 67,791,096    

 

Permanent differences, primarily due to complex securities character adjustments, adjustments for REITs, adjustments for passive foreign investment companies "PFIC", foreign currency reclasses, and return of capital distributions resulted in reclassifications among the Funds' components of Common share net assets at December 31, 2010, the Funds' tax year end, as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Paid-in-surplus   $ (10,387,911 )   $ (12,996,332 )  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income     20,454,334       27,404,533    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (10,066,423 )     (14,408,201 )  

 

The tax components of undistributed net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at December 31, 2010, the Funds' tax year end, were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Undistributed net ordinary income *   $     $    
Undistributed net long-term capital gains              

 

*  Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest, and net short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the Funds' tax years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:

2010   Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Distributions from net ordinary income *   $ 55,633,444     $ 82,345,674    
Distributions from net long-term capital gains              
Return of capital     10,876,168       13,885,777    
2009   Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Distributions from net ordinary income *   $ 59,681,788     $ 90,017,592    
Distributions from net long-term capital gains              
Return of capital     2,458,931       165,530    

 

*  Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest, and net short-term capital gains, if any.

At December 31, 2010, the Funds' tax year end, the 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:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Expiration:  
December 31, 2016   $ 215,894,596     $ 268,355,995    
December 31, 2017     204,895,930       289,143,715    
December 31, 2018     9,385,427       8,513,146    
Total   $ 430,175,953     $ 566,012,856    

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The Funds have elected to defer net realized losses from investments incurred from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the Funds' tax year end, ("post-October losses") in accordance with federal income tax regulations. The following post-October losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the following fiscal year:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Post-October currency and PFIC losses   $ 251,072     $ 359,316    

 

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 Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.

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

Average Daily Managed Assets*   Fund-Level Fee Rate  
For the first $500 million     .7000 %  
For the next $500 million     .6750    
For the next $500 million     .6500    
For the next $500 million     .6250    
For managed assets over $2 billion     .6000    

 

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 and 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 December 31, 2010, the complex-level fee rate was .1831%.

The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Adviser is responsible for the overall investment strategy and asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements with Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. ("Spectrum"), Symphony Asset Management, LLC ("Symphony") and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC ("Tradewinds"). Symphony and Tradewinds are both subsidiaries of Nuveen. Spectrum manages the portion of the Funds' investment portfolios allocated to preferred securities. Symphony manages the portion of the

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Funds' investment portfolios allocated to debt securities and certain equity investments. Tradewinds manages the portion of the Funds' investment portfolios allocated to global equities, common stocks sold short and options strategies. Each sub-adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser. Spectrum also receives compensation on certain portfolio transactions for providing brokerage services to the Funds.

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.

For the first eight years of Multi-Strategy Income and Growth's (JPC) operations, the Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Fund, as a percentage of average daily managed assets, for fees and expenses in the amounts and for the time periods set forth below:

Year Ending
March 31,
  Year Ending
March 31,
 
  2003 *     .32 %     2008       .32 %  
  2004       .32       2009       .24    
  2005       .32       2010       .16    
  2006       .32       2011       .08    
  2007       .32            

 

*  From the commencement of operations.

The Adviser has not agreed to reimburse Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC) for any portion of its fees and expenses beyond March 31, 2011.

For the first eight years of Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2's (JQC) operations, the Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Fund, as a percentage of average daily managed assets, for fees and expenses in the amounts and for the time periods set forth below:

Year Ending
June 30,
  Year Ending
June 30,
 
  2003 *     .32 %     2008       .32 %  
  2004       .32       2009       .24    
  2005       .32       2010       .16    
  2006       .32       2011       .08    
  2007       .32            

 

*  From the commencement of operations.

The Adviser has not agreed to reimburse Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC) for any portion of its fees and expenses beyond June 30, 2011.

8. Senior Loan Commitments

Unfunded Commitments

Pursuant to the terms of certain of the variable rate senior loan agreements, each Fund may have unfunded senior loan commitments. Each Fund will maintain with its custodian, cash, liquid securities and/or liquid senior loans having an aggregate value at least equal to the amount of unfunded senior loan commitments. At December 31, 2010, Multi-Strategy Income and Growth (JPC) and Multi-Strategy Income and Growth 2 (JQC) had no unfunded senior loan commitments.

Participation Commitments

With respect to the senior loans held in each Fund's portfolio, the Funds may: 1) invest in assignments; 2) act as a participant in primary lending syndicates; or 3) invest in participations. If a Fund purchases a participation of a senior loan interest, a Fund would typically enter into a contractual agreement with the lender or other third party selling the participation, rather than directly with the borrower. As such, the Fund not only assumes the credit risk of the borrower, but also that of the selling participant or other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the borrower. At December 31, 2010, there were no such outstanding participation commitments in either Fund.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

9. Borrowing Arrangements

Each Fund has entered into prime brokerage facilities with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc. ("BNP") as a means of financial leverage. Each Fund's maximum commitment amount under these borrowings is as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Maximum commitment amount     270,000,000       400,000,000    

 

As of December 31, 2010, each Fund's outstanding balance on its borrowings was as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Outstanding borrowings     270,000,000       400,000,000    

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the average daily balance outstanding and average annual interest rate on each Fund's borrowings were as follows:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Average daily balance outstanding     270,000,000       400,000,000    
Average annual interest rate     1.29 %     1.29 %  

 

In order to maintain these borrowing facilities, the Funds must meet certain collateral, asset coverage and other requirements. Borrowings outstanding are fully secured by securities held in each Fund's portfolio of investments. Interest is charged on these borrowings for each Fund at 3-Month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus .95% on the amounts borrowed and .50% on the undrawn balance.

Borrowings outstanding are recognized as "Borrowings" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest expense incurred on each Fund's borrowed amount and undrawn balance is recognized as "Interest expense on borrowings" on the Statement of Operations.

On January 19, 2011, each Fund amended its prime brokerage facility with BNP. Each Fund's maximum commitment amount increased to the following:

    Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth (JPC)
  Multi-Strategy
Income and
Growth 2 (JQC)
 
Maximum commitment amount     290,000,000       430,000,000    

 

Each Fund also incurred a one-time .25% amendment fee on the increased amount. All other terms remain unchanged.

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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited)

The management of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed for the Funds by the Adviser, is the responsibility of the Board Members of the Funds. The number of board members of the Fund is currently set at ten. None of the board members who are not "interested" persons of the Funds (referred to herein as "independent board members") has ever been a director or employee of, or consultant to, Nuveen or its affiliates. The names and business addresses of the board members and officers of the Funds, their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years, the number of portfolios each oversees and other directorships they hold are set forth below.

Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed
and Term(1)
  Principal Occupation(s)
Including other Directorships
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Board Member
 
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS:    
g ROBERT P. BREMNER(2)    
8/22/40
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Chairman of
the Board
and Board Member
  1996
Class III
  Private Investor and Management Consultant; Treasurer and Director, Humanities Council of Washington, D.C.; Board Member, Independent Directors Council affiliated with the Investment Company Institute.   244  
g JACK B. EVANS    
10/22/48
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   1999
Class III
  President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Director and Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; President Pro Tem of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Gazette Companies; Life Trustee of Coe College and the Iowa College Foundation; formerly, Director, Alliant Energy; formerly, Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; formerly, President and Chief Operating Officer, SCI Financial Group, Inc., a regional financial services firm.   244  
g WILLIAM C. HUNTER    
3/6/48
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   2004
Class I
  Dean, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa (since 2006); Director (since 2004) of Xerox Corporation; Director (since 2005), Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society; formerly, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Finance, School of Business at the University of Connecticut (2003-2006); previously, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (1995-2003); formerly, Director (1997-2007), Credit Research Center at Georgetown University.   244  

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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed
and Term(1)
  Principal Occupation(s)
Including other Directorships
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Board Member
 
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS (continued):    
g DAVID J. KUNDERT(2)    
10/28/42
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   2005
Class II
  Director, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company; retired (since 2004) as Chairman, JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, President and CEO, Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, and President, One Group Mutual Funds; prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Banc One Corporation and Chairman and CEO, Banc One Investment Management Group; Member, Board of Regents, Luther College; member of the Wisconsin Bar Association; member of Board of Directors, Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens; member of Board of Directors and chair of Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation.   244  
g WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER(2)    
9/24/44
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   1997
Class III
  Chairman of Miller-Valentine Partners Ltd., a real estate investment company; formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired 2004) of Miller- Valentine Group; member, University of Dayton Business School Advisory Council; member, Mid-America Health System board; formerly, member and chair, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Association; formerly, member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.   244  
g JUDITH M. STOCKDALE    
12/29/47
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   1997
Class I
  Executive Director, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (since 1994); prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994).   244  
g CAROLE E. STONE(2)    
6/28/47
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   2007
Class I
  Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006); Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2005-2010); formerly, Chair, New York Racing Association Oversight Board (2005-2007).   244  
g VIRGINIA L. STRINGER    
8/16/44
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   2011   Board Member, Mutual Fund Directors Forum; Member, Governing Board, Investment Company Institute's Independent Directors Council; governance consultant and non-profit board member; former Owner and President, Stragetic Management Resources, Inc. a management consulting firm; previously, held several executive positions in general management, marketing and human resources at IBM and The Pillsbury Company; Independent Director, First American Fund Complex (1987-2010) and Chair (1997-2010).   244  

 

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Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed
and Term(1)
  Principal Occupation(s)
Including other Directorships
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Board Member
 
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS (continued):    
g TERENCE J. TOTH(2)    
9/29/59
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   2008
Class II
  Director, Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (since 2008); Managing Partner, Promus Capital (since 2008); formerly, CEO and President, Northern Trust Investments (2004-2007); Executive Vice President, Quantitative Management & Securities Lending (2004-2007); prior thereto, various positions with Northern Trust Company (since 1994); member: Goodman Theatre Board (since 2004); Chicago Fellowship Boards (since 2005), University of Illinois Leadership Council Board (since 2007) and Catalyst Schools of Chicago Board (since 2008); formerly, member: Northern Trust Mutual Funds Board (2005-2007), Northern Trust Investments Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Japan Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Securities Inc. Board (2003-2007) and Northern Trust Hong Kong Board (1997-2004).   244  
INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER:    
g JOHN P. AMBOIAN(2)    
6/14/61
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Board Member   2008
Class II
  Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (since 2007) and Director (since 1999) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (since 2007) of Nuveen Investments Advisors, Inc.; Director (since 1998) formerly, Chief Executive Officer (2007-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   244  
Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed(3)
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Officer
 
OFFICERS of the FUNDS:    
g GIFFORD R. ZIMMERMAN    
9/9/56
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Chief
Administrative
Officer
  1988   Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Investments LLC; Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary (since 1997) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, of Symphony Asset Management LLC, (since 2003); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2002), Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002), Tradewinds Global Investors LLC, and Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006), Nuveen HydePark Group LLC and Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007) and of Winslow Capital Management Inc. (since 2010); Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Chartered Financial Analyst.   244  

 

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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed(3)
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Officer
 
OFFICERS of the FUNDS (continued):    
g WILLIAM ADAMS IV    
6/9/55
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President   2007   Senior Executive Vice President, Global Structured Products (since 2010), formerly, Executive Vice President (1999-2010) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Co-President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (since 2011); Managing Director (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC.   131  
g MARGO L. COOK    
4/11/64
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President   2009   Executive Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (since 2011); previously, Head of Institutional Asset Management (2007-2008) of Bear Stearns Asset Management; Head of Institutional Asset Mgt (1986-2007) of Bank of NY Mellon; Chartered Financial Analyst.   244  
g LORNA C. FERGUSON    
10/24/45
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President   1998   Managing Director (since 2004) of Nuveen Investments, LLC and Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   244  
g STEPHEN D. FOY    
5/31/54
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President
and Controller
  1998   Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (1993-2010) and Funds Controller (since 1998) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Certified Public Accountant.   244  
g SCOTT S. GRACE    
8/20/70
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President
and Treasurer
  2009   Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Development, Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Managing Director and Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc., Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc., Nuveen Investments Advisers, Inc. and Nuveen Investments Holdings Inc. and (since 2011) Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Vice President and Treasurer of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC and Winslow Capital Management, Inc.; Vice President of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Treasurer (2006-2009), Senior Vice President (2008-2009), previously, Vice President (2006-2008) of Janus Capital Group, Inc.; formerly, Senior Associate in Morgan Stanley's Global Financial Services Group (2000-2003); Chartered Accountant Designation.   244  
g WALTER M. KELLY    
2/24/70
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Chief Compliance
Officer and
Vice President
  2003   Senior Vice President (since 2008), Vice President (2006-2008) of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2008) and Assistant Secretary (since 2008) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   244  

 

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Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed(3)
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Officer
 
OFFICERS of the FUNDS (continued):    
g TINA M. LAZAR    
8/27/61
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President   2002   Senior Vice President (since 2009), formerly, Vice President of Nuveen Investments, LLC (1999-2009); Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   244  
g LARRY W. MARTIN    
7/27/51
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President
and Assistant Secretary
  1997   Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (1993-2010), Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel of Nuveen Investments, LLC; Senior Vice President (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC: Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010), and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly Vice President (2005-2010), and Assistant Secretary (since 1997) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc., Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002), NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Symphony Asset Management, LLC (since 2003), Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management LLC (since 2006), Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC and Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since 2010).   244  
g KEVIN J. MCCARTHY    
3/26/66
333 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Vice President
and Secretary
  2007   Managing Director (since 2008), formerly, Vice President (2007-2008), Nuveen Investments, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), Assistant Secretary (since 2007) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.; Vice President (since 2007) and Assistant Secretary, Nuveen Investment Advisers, Inc., NWQ Investment Management Company LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors LLC, NWQ Holdings LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management LLC, Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC and Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007) and of Winslow Capital Management, Inc. (since 2010); Vice President and Secretary (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC: prior thereto, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP (1997-2007).   244  

 

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Board Members & Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Name, Birthdate
and Address
  Position(s) Held with
the Funds
  Year First
Elected or
Appointed(3)
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by
Officer
 
OFFICERS of the FUNDS (continued):    
g KATHLEEN L. PRUDHOMME    
3/30/53
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   2011   Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Secretary of FASF (2004-2010); prior thereto, Assistant Secretary of FASF (1998-2004); Deputy General Counsel, FAF Advisors, Inc. (1998-2010).   244  

 

(1)  Board Members serve three year terms. The Board of Trustees is divided into three classes. Class I, Class II, and Class III, with each being elected to serve until the third succeeding annual shareholders' meeting subsequent to its election or thereafter in each case when its respective successors are duly elected or appointed. The first year elected or appointed represents the year in which the board member was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex.

(2)  Also serves as a trustee of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund, and exchange-traded commodity pool managed by Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser.

(3)  Mr. Amboian is an interested trustee because of his position with Nuveen Investments, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, which are affiliates of the Nuveen Funds.

(4)  Officers serve one year terms through August of each year. The year first elected or appointed represents the year in which the Officer was first elected or appointed to any fund in the Nuveen Complex.

 

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Annual Investment Management
Agreement Approval Process
(Unaudited)

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), provides, in substance, that each investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser (including sub-advisers) will continue in effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved at least annually by the fund's board members, including by a vote of a majority of the board members who are not parties to the advisory agreement or "interested persons" of any parties (the "Independent Board Members"), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval. In connection with such approvals, the fund's board members must request and evaluate, and the investment adviser is required to furnish, such information as may be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the advisory agreement. Accordingly, at a meeting held on May 25-26, 2010 (the "May Meeting"), the Boards of Trustees (each, a "Board," and each Trustee, a "Board Member") of the Funds, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the advisory and sub-advisory agreements for the Funds for an additional one-year period. These agreements include the investment advisory agreements between Nuveen Asset Management ("NAM") and each Fund and the sub-advisory agreements between NAM and Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. ("Spectrum"), NAM and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC ("Tradewinds") and NAM and Symphony Asset Management LLC ("Symphony") (Spectrum, Tradewinds and Symphony are each a "Sub-Adviser"). In preparation for their considerations at the May Meeting, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 21-22, 2010 (the "April Meeting"). Accordingly, the factors considered and determinations made regarding the renewals by the Independent Board Members include those made at the April Meeting.

In addition, in evaluating the applicable advisory agreements (each, an "Investment Management Agreement") and sub-advisory agreements (each, a "Sub-advisory Agreement," and each Investment Management Agreement and Sub-advisory Agreement, an "Advisory Agreement"), the Independent Board Members reviewed a broad range of information relating to the Funds, NAM and the Sub-Advisers (NAM and the Sub-Advisers are each a "Fund Adviser"), including absolute and comparative performance, fee and expense information for the Funds (as described in more detail below), the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities (which includes its wholly owned subsidiaries), and other information regarding the organization, personnel, and services provided by the respective Fund Adviser. The Independent Board Members also met quarterly as well as at other times as the need arose during the year and took into account the information provided at such meetings and the knowledge gained therefrom. Prior to approving the renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal

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counsel and with management, reviewed materials from independent legal counsel describing applicable law and their duties in reviewing advisory contracts, and met with independent legal counsel in private sessions without management present. The Independent Board Members considered the legal advice provided by independent legal counsel and relied upon their knowledge of the Fund Adviser, its services and the Funds resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year and their own business judgment in determining the factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreements. 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 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 administrative services. 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 and are expected to 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, including continued activities to refinance auction rate preferred securities, manage leverage during periods of market turbulence and implement an enhanced leverage management process, modify investment mandates in light of market conditions and seek shareholder approval as necessary, maintain the fund share repurchase program and maintain shareholder communications to keep shareholders apprised of Nuveen's efforts in refinancing preferred shares. In addition to the foregoing, the Independent Board Members also noted the additional services that NAM or its affiliates provide to closed-end funds, including, in particular, Nuveen's continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a variety of programs designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. These efforts include maintaining an investor relations program to provide timely information and education to financial advisers and investors; providing marketing for the closed-end funds; maintaining and enhancing a closed-end fund website; participating in conferences and having direct communications with analysts and financial advisors.

As part of their review, the Independent Board Members also evaluated the background, experience and track record of the Fund Adviser's investment personnel. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered any changes in the personnel, and the impact on the level of services provided to the Funds, if any. The Independent Board Members also reviewed information regarding portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate the Fund Adviser's ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel, preserve stability, and reward performance but not provide an incentive for taking undue risks.

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In addition to advisory services, the Independent Board Members considered the quality of administrative services provided by NAM and its affiliates including product management, fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance and legal support. Given the importance of compliance, the Independent Board Members also considered NAM's compliance program, including the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds' compliance policies and procedures.

The Independent Board Members also considered NAM's oversight of the performance, business activities and compliance of the Sub-Advisers. In that regard, the Independent Board Members reviewed an evaluation of each Sub-Adviser from NAM. The evaluation also included information relating to the respective Sub-Adviser's organization, operations, personnel, assets under management, investment philosophy, strategies and techniques in managing the Funds, developments affecting each Sub-Adviser, and an analysis of each Sub-Adviser. As described in further detail below, the Board also considered the performance of the portion of the investment portfolio for which each Sub-Adviser is responsible. In addition, the Board recognized that the Sub-advisory Agreements were essentially agreements for portfolio management services only and the Sub-Advisers were not expected to supply other significant administrative services to the Funds. As part of their oversight, the Independent Board Members also continued their program of seeking to visit each sub-adviser to the Nuveen funds at least once over a multiple year rotation, meeting with key investment and business personnel. In this regard, the Independent Board Members met with Tradewinds in 2009 and 2010 and Symphony in 2010. The Independent Board Members noted that NAM recommended the renewal of the Sub-advisory Agreements and considered the basis for such recommendations.

Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services provided (and expected to be provided) to the Funds under the respective Investment Management Agreement or Sub-advisory Agreement, as applicable, were satisfactory.

B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers

The Board considered the performance results 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 provided by an independent provider of mutual fund data and with recognized and/or customized benchmarks. In this regard, the performance information the Board reviewed included the Fund's total return information compared to the returns of its Performance Peer Group and recognized and/or customized benchmarks for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2009 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2010. In addition, the Independent Board Members also reviewed, among other things, the returns of each sleeve of each Fund relative to the benchmark of such sleeve for the quarter, one- and three-year periods ending December 31, 2009 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2010. Moreover, the Board reviewed the peer ranking of the Nuveen funds sub-advised by each Sub-Adviser, respectively, in the aggregate. The Independent

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Board Members also reviewed historic premium and discount levels, including a summary of actions taken to date for each Fund. This information supplemented the Fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings.

In reviewing peer comparison information, the Independent Board Members recognized that the Performance Peer Group of certain funds may not adequately represent the objectives and strategies of the funds, thereby limiting the usefulness of comparing a fund's performance with that of its Performance Peer Group. In this regard, the Independent Board Members considered that the Performance Peer Groups of certain funds (including the Funds) were classified as having significant differences from such funds based on 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).

Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund's investment performance over time had been satisfactory. The Independent Board Members noted that although each Fund underperformed the performance of its respective benchmark for the three-year period, it outperformed the performance of its respective benchmark for the one-year period.

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 based on data provided by an independent fund data provider (the "Peer Universe") and in certain cases, to a more focused subset of funds in the Peer Universe (the "Peer Group") and any expense limitations.

The Independent Board Members further reviewed the methodology regarding the construction of the applicable Peer Universe and/or Peer Group. 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 asset level of a fund relative to peers; the limited size and particular composition of the Peer Universe or Peer Group; the investment objectives of the peers; expense anomalies; changes in the funds comprising the Peer Universe or Peer Group from year to year; levels of reimbursement; the timing of information used; and the differences in the type and use of leverage may impact the comparative data, thereby limiting 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). The Independent Board Members noted that each Fund had a net management fee and/or net expense ratio below the peer average of its respective Peer Group or Peer Universe.

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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 fee rates offered by NAM to other clients. Such clients include separately managed accounts (both retail and institutional accounts), foreign investment funds offered by Nuveen and funds that are not offered by Nuveen but are sub-advised by one of Nuveen's investment management teams. 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 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 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-Advisers, the Independent Board Members also considered the pricing schedule or fees that the Sub-Adviser charges for similar investment management services for other fund sponsors or clients (such as retail and/or institutional managed accounts) as applicable. With respect to Symphony, the Independent Board Members also reviewed the fees it assesses for equity and taxable fixed-income hedge funds it manages, which include a performance fee. The Independent Board Members noted that with respect to Spectrum, the Sub-Adviser that is unaffiliated with Nuveen, such fees were the result of arm's-length negotiations.

3. Profitability of Fund Advisers

In conjunction with its review of fees, the Independent Board Members also considered the profitability of Nuveen for its advisory activities (which incorporated Nuveen's wholly-owned affiliated sub-advisers) and its financial condition. The Independent Board Members reviewed the revenues and expenses of Nuveen's advisory activities for the last two 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 2009. 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 had also appointed an Independent Board Member as a point person to review and keep

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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 similar amounts of assets under management and relatively comparable asset composition prepared by Nuveen.

In reviewing profitability, the Independent Board Members 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 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 Nuveen's level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided. In addition, with respect to Spectrum, which is unaffiliated with Nuveen, the Independent Board Members also considered such Sub-Adviser's revenues, expenses and profitability margins (pre- and post-tax). Based on their review, the Independent Board Members were satisfied that such Sub-Adviser'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

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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.

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.

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 NAM for serving as agent at Nuveen's trading desk and as co-manager in initial public offerings of new closed-end funds.

In addition to the above, the Independent Board Members considered whether each Fund Adviser 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. With respect to NAM, the Independent Board Members noted that NAM does not currently have any soft dollar arrangements; however, to the extent certain bona fide agency transactions that occur on markets that traditionally trade on a principal basis and riskless principal transactions are considered as generating "commissions," NAM intends to comply with the applicable safe harbor provisions.

With respect to Tradewinds, the Independent Board Members considered that such Sub-Adviser may benefit from its soft dollar arrangements pursuant to which it receives research from brokers that execute the applicable Fund's portfolio transactions. The Independent Board Members further noted that this Sub-Adviser's profitability may be lower if it were required to pay for this research with hard dollars. With respect to Spectrum, the Board noted that this Sub-Adviser does not direct trades through non-affiliated broker-dealers and therefore does not have any brokerage to provide in order to receive research or related services on a soft dollar basis. Spectrum, however, may from time to time receive research from various firms with which it transacts client business, but it has no arrangements with these firms and clients do not pay higher commissions to receive

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Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)

such research. Spectrum also serves as its own broker for portfolio transactions for the Nuveen funds it advises and therefore may receive some indirect compensation. With respect to Symphony, the Board considered that Symphony currently does not enter into soft dollar arrangements; however, it has adopted a soft dollar policy in the event it does so in the future.

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 a Fund were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.

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 the Investment Management Agreements and Sub-advisory Agreements 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 Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-advisory Agreements be renewed.

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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 quarter 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 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

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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 financial 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

•  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.

•  Beta: Beta is a measure describing the relationship between a security's return and the return of the security's asset class as a whole. Higher beta securities often show greater volatility than the general market, while lower beta securities have less perceived volatility.

•  Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs): Collateralized debt obligations are a type of asset-backed security constructed from a portfolio of fixed-income assets. CDOs usually are divided into different tranches having different ratings and paying different interest rates. Losses, if any, are applied in reverse order of seniority and so junior tranches generally offer higher coupons to compensate for added default risk.

•  Current Distribution Rate: Current distribution rate is based on the Fund's current annualized quarterly distribution divided by the Fund's current market price. The Fund's quarterly distributions to its shareholders may be comprised of ordinary income, net realized capital gains and, if at the end of the calendar year the Fund's cumulative net ordinary income and net realized gains are less than the amount of the Fund's distributions, a tax return of capital.

•  Net Asset Value (NAV): A Fund's NAV per common share is calculated by subtracting the liabilities of the Fund (including any debt or preferred shares issued in order to leverage the Fund) from its total assets and then dividing the remainder by the number of common shares outstanding. Fund NAVs are calculated at the end of each business day.

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Notes

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Other Useful 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 each 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 each 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 Reference 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.

Distribution Information

The following federal income tax information is provided with respect to the Funds' distributions paid during the taxable year ended December 31, 2010. The Funds hereby designate their amounts, (or the maximum amount eligible), as dividends qualifying for the 70% dividends received deduction (DRD) for corporations and their amounts, (or the maximum amount eligible), as qualified dividend income (QDI) for individuals under Section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code as shown in the accompanying table. The actual qualified dividend income distributions will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV which will be sent to shareholders shortly after calendar year end.

Fund   % of DRD   % of QDI  
JPC     20.14 %     43.75 %  
JQC     17.02 %     44.50 %  

 

Common 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 repurchased shares of their common stock as shown in the accompanying table.

Fund   Common
Shares
Repurchased
 
JPC   485,500  
JQC   999,820  

 

Any future repurchases will be reported to shareholders in the next annual or semi-annual report.

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Nuveen Investments:
Serving Investors for Generations

Distributed by
Nuveen Investments, LLC
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
www.nuveen.com

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 is a global investment management firm that seeks to help secure the long-term goals of institutions and high net worth investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them. We market our growing range of specialized investment solutions under the high-quality brands of HydePark, NWQ, Nuveen Asset Management, Santa Barbara, Symphony, Tradewinds and Winslow Capital. In total, Nuveen Investments managed approximately $195 billion of assets as of December 31, 2010.

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.

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. There were no amendments to or waivers from the Code during the period covered by this report. The registrant has posted the code of ethics on its website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Info/Shareholder/. (To view the code, click on Fund Governance and then click on Code of Conduct.)

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

The registrant’s Board of Directors or Trustees (“Board”) determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its Audit Committee. As of January 1, 2011, the registrant’s audit committee financial expert is Carole E. Stone, who is “independent” for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

 

Ms. Stone served for five years as Director of the New York State Division of the Budget.  As part of her role as Director, Ms. Stone was actively involved in overseeing the development of the State’s operating, local assistance and capital budgets, its financial plan and related documents; overseeing the development of the State’s bond-related disclosure documents and certifying that they fairly presented the State’s financial position; reviewing audits of various State and local agencies and programs; and coordinating the State’s system of internal audit and control.  Prior to serving as Director, Ms Stone worked as a budget analyst/examiner with increasing levels of responsibility over a 30 year period, including approximately five years as Deputy Budget Director.  Ms. Stone has also served as Chair of the New York State Racing Association Oversight Board, as Chair of the Public Authorities Control Board, as a Commissioner on the New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform and as a member of the Boards of Directors of several New York State public authorities.  These positions have involved overseeing operations and finances of certain entities and assessing the adequacy of project/entity financing and financial reporting.  Currently, Ms. Stone is on the Board of Directors of CBOE Holdings, Inc., of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and of C2 Options Exchange.  Ms. Stone’s position on the boards of these entities and as a member of both CBOE Holdings’ Audit Committee and its Finance Committee has involved, among other things, the oversight of audits, audit plans and preparation of financial statements.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2

 

The following tables show the amount of fees that Ernst & Young LLP, the Fund’s auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund’s last two full fiscal years. For engagements with Ernst & Young LLP the Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that Ernst & Young LLP provided to the Fund, except for those non-audit services that were subject to the pre-approval exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (the “pre-approval exception”). The pre-approval exception for services provided directly to the Fund waives the pre-approval requirement for services other than audit, review or attest services if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Fund to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the audit is completed.

 

The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).

 

SERVICES THAT THE FUND’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE FUND

 

 

 

Audit Fees Billed

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

Tax Fees

 

All Other Fees

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

to Fund (1)

 

Billed to Fund (2)

 

Billed to Fund (3)

 

Billed to Fund (4)

 

December 31, 2010

 

$

29,716

 

$

0

 

$

2,051

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

 

0

%

0

%

0

%

0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

$

29,564

 

$

0

 

$

3,441

 

$

6,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

 

0

%

0

%

0

%

0

%

 


(1) “Audit Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements and services provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

 

(2) “Audit Related Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the

audit or review of financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.”

 

(3) “Tax Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for tax advice, tax compliance, and tax planning.

 

(4) “All Other Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for products and services for agreed upon procedures engagements performed for leveraged funds.

 

SERVICES THAT THE FUND’S AUDITOR BILLED TO THE

ADVISER AND AFFILIATED FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS

 

The following tables show the amount of fees billed by Ernst & Young LLP to Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (formerly Nuveen Asset Management) (the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting, during the Fund’s last two full fiscal years.

 

The tables also show the percentage of fees subject to the pre-approval exception. The pre-approval exception for services provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider (other than audit, review or attest services) waives the pre-approval requirement if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to Ernst & Young LLP by the Fund, the Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the Fund’s audit is completed.

 

 

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

Tax Fees Billed to

 

All Other Fees

 

 

 

Billed to Adviser and

 

Adviser and

 

Billed to Adviser

 

 

 

Affiliated Fund

 

Affiliated Fund

 

and Affiliated Fund

 

Fiscal Year Ended 

 

Service Providers

 

Service Providers

 

Service Providers

 

December 31, 2010

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

 

0

%

0

%

0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

 

0

%

0

%

0

%

 



 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

 

The following table shows the amount of fees that Ernst & Young LLP billed during the Fund’s last two full fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services that Ernst & Young LLP provides to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Services Provider, if the engagement related directly to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting (except for those subject to the pre-approval exception described above). The Audit Committee requested and received information from Ernst & Young LLP about any non-audit services that Ernst & Young LLP rendered during the Fund’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating Ernst & Young LLP’s independence.

 

 

 

 

 

Total Non-Audit Fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

billed to Adviser and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affiliated Fund Service

 

Total Non-Audit Fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Providers (engagements

 

billed to Adviser and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

related directly to the

 

Affiliated Fund Service

 

 

 

 

 

Total Non-Audit Fees

 

operations and financial

 

Providers (all other

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

Billed to Fund

 

reporting of the Fund)

 

engagements)

 

Total

 

December 31, 2010

 

$

2,051

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

2,051

 

December 31, 2009

 

$

9,441

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

9,441

 

 

“Non-Audit Fees billed to Fund” for both fiscal year ends represent “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” billed to Fund in their respective

amounts from the previous table.

 

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Audit Committee must approve (i) all non-audit services to be performed for the Fund by the Fund’s independent accountants and (ii) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Fund’s independent accountants for the Affiliated Fund Service Providers with respect to operations and financial reporting of the Fund. Regarding tax and research projects conducted by the independent accountants for the Fund and Affiliated Fund Service Providers (with respect to operations and financial reports of the Fund) such engagements will be (i) pre-approved by the Audit Committee if they are expected to be for amounts greater than $10,000; (ii) reported to the Audit Committee chairman for his verbal approval prior to engagement if they are expected to be for amounts under $10,000 but greater than $5,000; and (iii) reported to the Audit Committee at the next Audit Committee meeting if they are expected to be for an amount under $5,000.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

The registrant’s Board has a separately designated Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)). As of January 1, 2011, the members of the audit committee are Robert P. Bremner, David J. Kundert, William J. Schneider, Carole E. Stone and Terence J. Toth.

 

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.

 

The Adviser, Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.,  has engaged Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. (“Spectrum”), Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC (“Tradewinds”), and Symphony Asset Management, LLC (“Symphony”) (Spectrum, Tradewinds and Symphony are also collectively referred to as “Sub-Advisers”) as Sub-Advisers to provide discretionary investment advisory services. As part of these services, the Adviser has also delegated to each Sub-Adviser the full responsibility for proxy voting and related duties in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s policy and procedures. The Adviser periodically will monitor each Sub-Adviser’s voting to ensure that they are carrying out their duties. The Sub-Advisers’ proxy voting policies and procedures are summarized as follows:

 

SPECTRUM

 

Spectrum has adopted a Policy on Proxy Voting for Investment Advisory Clients (the “Voting Policy”), which provides that Spectrum aims to ensure that, when delegated proxy voting authority by a client, Spectrum act (1) solely in the interest of the client in providing for ultimate long-term stockholder value, and (2) without undue influence from individuals or groups who may have an economic interest in the outcome of a proxy vote. Spectrum relies on the custodian bank to deliver proxies to Spectrum for voting.

 

Spectrum has selected RiskMetrics Group (formerly ISS) to assist with Spectrum’s proxy voting responsibilities. Spectrum generally follows RiskMetrics standard proxy voting guidelines which embody the positions and factors Spectrum considers important in casting proxy votes. In connection with each proxy vote, RiskMetrics prepares a written analysis and recommendation based on its guidelines. In order to avoid any conflict of interest for RiskMetrics, the CCO will require RiskMetrics to deliver additional information or certify that RiskMetrics has adopted policies and procedures to detect and mitigate such conflicts of interest in issuing voting recommendations. Spectrum also may obtain voting recommendations from two proxy voting services as an additional check on the independence of RiskMetrics’ voting recommendations.

 

Spectrum may, on any particular proxy vote, diverge from RiskMetrics’ guidelines or recommendations. In such a case, Spectrum’s Voting Policy requires that: (i) the requesting party document the reason for the request; (ii) the approval of the Chief Investment Officer; (iii) notification to appropriate compliance personnel; (iv) a determination that the decision is not influenced by any conflict of interest; and (v) a written record of the process.

 

When Spectrum determines not to follow RiskMetrics’ guidelines or recommendations, Spectrum classifies proxy voting issues into three broad categories: (1) Routine Administrative Items; (2) Special Interest Issues; and (3) Issues having the Potential for Significant Economic Impact, and casts proxy votes in accordance with the philosophy and decision guidelines developed for that category in the Voting Policy.

 

·                      Routine Administrative Items. Spectrum is willing to defer to management on matters a routine administrative nature. Examples of issues on which Spectrum will normally defer to management’s

 



 

recommendation include selection of auditors, increasing the authorized number of common shares and the election of unopposed directors.

 

·                      Special Interest Issues. In general, Spectrum will abstain from voting on shareholder social, political, environmental proposals because their long-term impact on share value cannot be calculated with any reasonable degree of confidence.

 

·                      Issues Having the Potential for Significant Economic Impact. Spectrum is not willing to defer to management on proposals which have the potential for major economic impact on the corporation and value of its shares and believes such issues should be carefully analyzed and decided by shareholders. Examples of such issues are classification of board of directors’ cumulative voting and supermajority provisions, defensive strategies (e.g., greenmail prevention), business combinations and restructurings and executive and director compensation.

 

Conflicts of Interest. There may be a material conflict of interest when Spectrum votes, on behalf of a client, a proxy that is solicited by an affiliated person of Spectrum or another Spectrum client. To avoid such conflicts, Spectrum has established procedures under its Voting Policy to seek to ensure that voting decisions are based on a client’s best interests and are not the product of a material conflict. In addition to employee monitoring for potential conflicts, the CCO reviews Spectrum’s and its affiliates’ material business relationships and personal and financial relationships of senior personnel of Spectrum and its affiliates to monitor for conflicts of interest.

 

If a conflict of interest is identified, Spectrum considers both financial and non-financial materiality to determine if a conflict of interest is material. If a material conflict of interest is found to exist, the CCO discloses the conflict to affected clients and obtains consent from each client in the manner in which Spectrum proposed to vote.

 

Spectrum clients can obtain a copy of the Voting Policy or information on how Spectrum voted their proxies by calling Spectrum’s Compliance Department at (203) 322-0189.

 

TRADEWINDS

 

Tradewinds’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures were developed and are maintained to ensure that proxies for which Tradewinds has ultimate voting authority are voted consistently and solely in the best economic interests of the beneficiaries of these equity investments. Note that clients may otherwise reserve the right to vote their proxies.

 

Tradewinds has engaged a third party service provider, MSCI Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) to assist with the proxy voting process.  We review their recommendations and frequently follow them; however, on selected issues, Tradewinds may not vote in accordance with the ISS recommendations when we believe that they are not in the best economic interest of our clients.  If Tradewinds manages assets of a

 



 

company or its pension plan and any of Tradewinds’ clients hold securities of that company, Tradewinds will vote proxies relating to such company’s securities in accordance with ISS recommendations to avoid any conflict of interest.  If a client requests Tradewinds to follow specific voting guidelines or additional guidelines, Tradewinds will review the request and inform the client only if Tradewinds is not able to follow the request.

 

Tradewinds generally does not intend to vote proxies associated with the securities of any issuer if as a result of voting, the issuer restricts such securities from being transacted for a period (this occurs for issuers in a few foreign countries), or where the voting would in Tradewinds’ judgment result in some other financial, legal, regulatory disability or burden to Tradewinds or the client (such as imputing control with respect to the issuer).

 

SYMPHONY

 

Symphony Asset Management votes proxies with the objective of maximizing shareholder value for its clients and in accordance with the firm’s Policies and Procedures for Proxy Voting.  Symphony’s Proxy Voting Committee is responsible for establishing proxy voting guidelines; review and oversight of the firm’s Policies and Procedures for Proxy Voting; oversight of day-to-day proxy voting related activities; and, for overseeing the activities of proxy service providers utilized by the firm.

 

Symphony has established guidelines for proxy voting based on the recommendations of an independent third-party proxy service provider.  Symphony utilizes one or more independent third-party service providers to vote proxy in accordance with Symphony’s guidelines.  Service providers also provide proxy voting related research material as required.

 

In its Policies and Procedures for Proxy Voting, Symphony specifies a process for identifying and managing conflicts of interest in the proxy voting process so that votes are cast in the best interests of clients.  Conflicts of interest may arise from relationships Symphony has with its clients, vendors and lenders.  Symphony portfolio managers may change a proxy vote recommended by the firm’s guidelines to resolve a conflict of interest or for other reasons in the best economic interests of clients.  Symphony’s Proxy Voting Committee reviews vote changes.

 


 


 

ITEM 8.

 

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (NFA) is the registrant’s investment adviser (NFA is also referred to as the “Adviser”).  NFA is responsible for the selection and on-going monitoring of the Fund’s investment portfolio, managing the Fund’s business affairs and providing certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services.  The Adviser has engaged Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. (“Spectrum”) for the registrant’s preferred securities investments, Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC (“Tradewinds”), for the registrant’s convertible securities and Symphony Asset Management, LLC (“Symphony”), for the registrant’s high yield, fixed income investments (Spectrum, Tradewinds and Symphony are also collectively referred to as “Sub-Advisers”) as Sub-Advisers to provide discretionary investment advisory services.  The following section provides information on the portfolio managers at each Sub-Adviser:

 

Spectrum

 

Item 8(a)(1).   PORTFOLIO MANAGER BIOGRAPHIES

 

MARK A. LIEB - Mr. Lieb is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum.  Prior to founding Spectrum in 1987, Mr. Lieb was a Founder, Director and Partner of DBL Preferred Management, Inc., a wholly owned corporate cash management subsidiary of Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc.  Mr. Lieb was instrumental in the formation and development of all aspects of DBL Preferred Management, Inc., including the daily management of preferred stock portfolios for institutional clients, hedging strategies, and marketing strategies.  Mr. Lieb’s prior employment included the development of the preferred stock trading desk at Mosley Hallgarten & Estabrook.  BA Economics, Central Connecticut State College; MBA Finance, University of Hartford.

 

L. PHILLIP JACOBY, IV - Mr. Jacoby is an Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of Spectrum. Mr. Jacoby joined Spectrum in 1995 as a Portfolio Manager and most recently held the position of Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager until his appointment as CIO on January 1, 2010, following the planned retirement of his predecessor.  Prior to joining Spectrum, Mr. Jacoby was a Senior Investment Officer at USL Capital Corporation (a subsidiary of Ford Motor Corporation) and co-manager of the preferred stock portfolio of its US Corporate Financing Division for six years. Mr. Jacoby began his career in 1981 with The Northern Trust Company, Chicago and then moved to Los Angeles to join E.F. Hutton & Co. as a Vice President and Institutional Salesman, Generalist Fixed Income Sales through most of the 1980s.  BSBA Finance, Boston University School of Management.

 

Item 8(a)(2).   OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

 



 

Portfolio Manager

 

Type of Account
Managed

 

Number of
Accounts

 

Assets*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phillip Jacoby

 

Separately Managed accounts

 

37

 

$

3.574.853.598

 

 

 

Pooled Accounts

 

4

 

$

464,642,863

 

 

 

Registered Investment Vehicles

 

8

 

$

6,420,647,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Lieb

 

Separately Managed accounts

 

40

 

$

3,587,071,217

 

 

 

Pooled Accounts

 

4

 

$

464,642,863

 

 

 

Registered Investment Vehicles

 

8

 

$

6,420,647,480

 

 


*   Assets are as of December 31, 2010.  None of the assets in these accounts are subject to an advisory fee based on performance.

 

POTENTIAL MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

There are no material conflicts of interest to report.

 

Item 8(a)(3).   FUND MANAGER COMPENSATION

 

The structure and method used to determine the compensation of Spectrum Asset Management’s portfolio managers is as follows. All Spectrum portfolio managers are paid a base salary and discretionary bonus.  Salaries are established based on a benchmark of national salary levels of relevant asset management firms, taking into account each portfolio manager’s position and responsibilities, experience, contribution to client servicing, compliance with firm and/or regulatory policies and procedures, work ethic, seniority and length of service, and contribution to the overall functioning of the organization. Base salaries are fixed, but are subject to periodic adjustments, usually on an annual basis.

 

The discretionary bonus component is variable and may represent a significant proportion of an individual’s total annual compensation. Discretionary bonuses are determined quarterly and are based on a methodology used by senior management that takes into consideration several factors, including but not necessarily limited to those listed below:

 

·                 Changes in overall firm assets under management, including those assets in the Fund. (Portfolio managers are not directly incentivized to increase assets (“AUM”), although they are indirectly compensated as a result of an increase in AUM)

·                                                   Portfolio performance (on a pre-tax basis) relative to benchmarks measured annually. (The relevant benchmark is a custom benchmark composed of 65% Merrill Lynch Preferred Stock - Fixed Rate Index and 35% Barclays Capital Securities US Tier 1 Index).

·                                                   Contribution to client servicing

 



 

·                                                   Compliance with firm and/or regulatory policies and procedures

·                                                   Work ethic

·                                                   Seniority and length of service

·                                                   Contribution to overall functioning of organization

 

Total compensation is designed to be globally competitive and is evaluated annually relative to other top-tier asset management firms.

 

Item 8(a)(4).   OWNERSHIP OF JQC SECURITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010

 

Name of Portfolio Manager

 

Dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned
in Fund

 

Phillip Jacoby

 

$

0

 

Mark Lieb

 

$

0

 

 



 

Symphony

 

Item 8(a)(1).   PORTFOLIO MANAGER BIOGRAPHIES

 

Gunther Stein

 

Mr. Stein, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Symphony, is responsible for leading Symphony’s fixed-income and equity investments strategies and research and overseeing firm trading. Prior to joining Symphony in 1999, he was a high-yield portfolio manager at Wells Fargo Bank, where he managed a high yield portfolio, was responsible for investing in public high yield bonds and bank loans and managed a team of credit analysts.

 

Ross Sakamoto

 

Mr. Sakamoto, Co-Director of Equity at Symphony, is responsible for leading Symphony’s equity

investment strategies and overseeing the equity trading and research activities. Mr. Sakamoto has over twenty years of industry experience and returns to Symphony after having spent six years with Symphony from 1996 to 2002 as an Equity Portfolio Manager of long-only and hedged strategies. Most recently, Mr. Sakamoto was a Director in the Quantitative Services group at Deutsche Bank Advisors focusing on business development. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank in 2008, he focused on program trading at Bear Stearns & Company from 2002 to 2007.

 

Item 8(a)(2).   OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

 

Other Accounts Managed by Symphony PMs

As of 12/31/10

 

 

 

Gunther Stein

 

Ross Sakamoto

 

(a) RICs

 

 

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

8

 

3

 

Assets

 

$

 2,731,361,185

 

$

344,751,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Other pooled accts

 

 

 

 

 

Non-performance fee accts

 

 

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

5

 

9

 

Assets

 

$

74,184,893

 

$

136,899,898

 

Performance fee accts

 

 

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

16

 

6

 

Assets

 

$

 3,416,782,751

 

$

35,886,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Other

 

 

 

 

 

Non-performance fee accts

 

 

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

6

 

7

 

Assets

 

$

  92,817,275

 

$

1,392,561

 

Performance fee accts

 

 

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

3

 

2

 

Assets

 

$

 723,157,955

 

$

239,828,040

 

 



 

POTENTIAL MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

As described above, the portfolio manager may manage other accounts with investment strategies similar to the Fund, including other investment companies and separately managed accounts.  Fees earned by the sub-advisers may vary among these accounts and the portfolio managers may personally invest in some but not all of these accounts.   In addition, certain accounts may be subject to performance-based fees. These factors could create conflicts of interest because a portfolio manager may have incentives to favor certain accounts over others, resulting in other accounts outperforming the Fund. A conflict may also exist if a portfolio manager identified a limited investment opportunity that may be appropriate for more than one account, but the Fund is not able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to the need to allocate that opportunity among multiple accounts.  In addition, the portfolio manger may execute transactions for another account that may adversely impact the value of securities held by the Fund.  However, the sub-advisers believe that these risks are mitigated by the fact that accounts with like investment strategies managed by a particular portfolio manager are generally managed in a similar fashion, subject to exceptions to account for particular investment restrictions or policies applicable only to certain accounts, differences in cash flows and account sizes, and other factors.  In addition, each sub-adviser has adopted trade allocation procedures that require equitable allocation of trade orders for a particular security among participating accounts.

 

Item 8(a)(3).   FUND MANAGER COMPENSATION

 

Symphony investment professionals receive compensation based on three elements: fixed-base salary, participation in a bonus pool and certain long-term incentives.

 

The fixed-base salary is set at a level determined by Symphony and is reviewed periodically to ensure that it is competitive with base salaries paid by similar financial services companies for persons playing similar roles.

 

The portfolio manager is also eligible to receive an annual bonus from a pool based on Symphony’s aggregate asset-based and performance fees after all operating expenses.   The level of this bonus to each individual portfolio manager is determined by senior management’s assessment of the team’s performance, and the individual’s contribution to and performance on that team.   Factors considered in that assessment include the total return and risk-adjusted total return performance of the accounts for which the individual serves as portfolio manager relative to any benchmarks established for those accounts; the individual’s effectiveness in communicating investment performance to investors and/or their advisors; and the individual’s contribution to the firm’s overall investment process and to the execution of investment strategies.  The portfolio manager also receives long-term incentives tied to the performance and growth of Symphony and Nuveen.

 



 

Item 8(a)(4).   OWNERSHIP OF JQC SECURITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010

 

Name of Portfolio
Manager

 

None

 

$1 -
$10,000

 

$10,001
-
$50,000

 

$50,001-
$100,000

 

$100,001-
$500,000

 

$500,001-
$1,000,000

 

Over
$1,000,000

 

Gunther Stein

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ross Sakamoto

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Tradewinds

 

Item 8(a)(1).   PORTFOLIO MANAGER BIOGRAPHY:

 

David B. Iben, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Co-President of Tradewinds, Executive Managing Director, Portfolio Manager/Analyst

 

Prior to joining NWQ in 2000, and forming the affiliate Tradewinds, Mr. Iben was lead Portfolio Manager, CEO, and a founding member of Palladian Capital Management. Before launching Palladian, he worked at Cramblit & Carney, Inc. managing large institutional accounts. Formerly, he was acting CIO at the Farmers Group, responsible for $16 billion of investable assets before his departure in 1996.  Mr. Iben received a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Davis and an M.B.A. from the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California.  In addition, he received his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1984 and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Los Angeles, Inc.

 

Item 8 (a)(2).   OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED

 

 

 

David Iben

 

(a) RICs

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

13

 

Assets ($000s)

 

7,087,386,039

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Other pooled accts

 

 

 

Non-performance fee accts

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

17

 

Assets ($000s)

 

4,033,647,474

 

(c) Other

 

 

 

Non-performance fee accts

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

6,087

 

Assets ($000s)

 

6,524,399,397

 

Performance fee accts

 

 

 

Number of accts

 

3

 

Assets ($000s)

 

216,365,717

 

 

POTENTIAL MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one account.  More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple accounts are presented with the following potential conflicts, which are not intended to be exhaustive list:

 

·                  The management of multiple accounts may result in a portfolio manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each account. Tradewinds seeks to manage such competing interests for the time and attention of portfolio managers by having portfolio managers focus on a particular investment

 



 

discipline. Most accounts managed by a portfolio manager in a particular investment strategy are managed using the same investment models.

 

·                  If a portfolio manager identifies a limited investment opportunity which may be suitable for more than one account, an account may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible accounts. To deal with these situations, Tradewinds has adopted procedures for allocating limited opportunities across multiple accounts.

 

·                  With respect to many of its clients’ accounts, Tradewinds determines which broker to use to execute transaction orders, consistent with its duty to seek best execution of the transaction. However, with respect to certain other accounts, Tradewinds may be limited by the client with respect to the selection of brokers or may be instructed to direct trades through a particular broker. In these cases, Tradewinds may place separate, non-simultaneous, transactions for a Fund and other accounts which may temporarily affect the market price of the security or the execution of the transactions, or both, to the detriment of the Fund or the other accounts.

 

·                  The Fund is subject to different regulation than other pooled investment vehicles and other accounts managed by the portfolio managers. As a consequence of this difference in regulatory requirements, the Fund may not be permitted to engage in all the investment techniques or transactions or to engage in these transactions to the same extent as the other accounts managed by the portfolio managers. Finally, the appearance of a conflict of interest may arise where Tradewinds has an incentive, such as a performance-based management fee, which relates to the management of some accounts, with respect to which a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities.

 

Tradewinds has adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts common among investment managers. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.

 

Item 8 (a)(3).   FUND MANAGER COMPENSATION

 

Tradewinds offers a highly competitive compensation structure with the purpose of attracting and retaining the most talented investment professionals.  These professionals are rewarded through a combination of cash and long-term incentive compensation as determined by the firm’s Co-Presidents and group heads as appropriate.  Total cash compensation (TCC) consists of both a base salary and an annual bonus that can be a multiple of the base salary.  The firm annually benchmarks TCC to prevailing industry norms with the objective of achieving competitive levels for all contributing professionals.

 

Available bonus pool compensation is primarily a function of the firm’s overall annual profitability.  Individual bonuses are based primarily on the following:

 



 

·                  Overall performance of client portfolios

·                  Objective review of stock recommendations and the quality of primary research

·                  Subjective review of the professional’s contributions to portfolio strategy, teamwork, collaboration and work ethic

 

To further strengthen our incentive compensation package and to create an even stronger alignment to the long-term success of the firm, Tradewinds has made available to senior investment professionals equity participation opportunities, the values of which are determined by the increase in profitability of Tradewinds over time.

 

Finally, some of our investment professionals have received additional remuneration as consideration for signing employment agreements.  These agreements range from retention agreements to long-term employment contracts with significant non-solicitation and, in some cases, non-compete clauses.

 

Item 8 (a)(4).  OWNERSHIP OF JQC SECURITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010.

 

Name of
Portfolio
Manager

 

None

 

$1 - $10,000

 

$10,001-
$50,000

 

$50,001-
$100,000

 

$100,001-
$500,000

 

$500,001-
$1,000,000

 

Over
$1,000,000

 

David Iben

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

(d)*

 

 

 

(a)

 

AVERAGE

 

TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES

 

MAXIMUM NUMBER (OR

 

 

 

TOTAL NUMBER OF

 

PRICE

 

(OR UNITS) PURCHASED AS

 

APPROXIMATE DOLLAR VALUE) OF

 

 

 

SHARES (OR

 

PAID PER

 

PART OF PUBLICLY

 

SHARES (OR UNITS) THAT MAY YET

 

 

 

UNITS)

 

SHARE (OR

 

ANNOUNCED PLANS OR

 

BE PURCHASED UNDER THE PLANS OR

 

Period*

 

PURCHASED

 

UNIT)

 

PROGRAMS

 

PROGRAMS

 

JANUARY 1-31, 2010

 

170,100

 

7.80

 

170,100

 

12,429,600

 

FEBRUARY 1-28, 2010

 

86,900

 

7.52

 

86,900

 

12,342,700

 

MARCH 1-31, 2010

 

4,300

 

8.17

 

4,300

 

12,338,400

 

APRIL 1-30, 2010

 

26,200

 

8.33

 

26,200

 

12,312,200

 

MAY 1-31, 2010

 

277,500

 

7.73

 

277,500

 

12,034,700

 

JUNE 1-30, 2010

 

19,900

 

7.66

 

19,900

 

12,014,800

 

JULY 1-31, 2010

 

15,000

 

7.87

 

15,000

 

11,999,800

 

AUGUST 1-31, 2010

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

11,999,800

 

SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2010

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

11,999,800

 

OCTOBER 1-31, 2010

 

221,900

 

8.91

 

221,900

 

11,777,900

 

NOVEMBER 1-30, 2010

 

112,200

 

8.70

 

112,200

 

13,607,800

 

DECEMBER 1-31, 2010

 

65,820

 

8.74

 

65,820

 

13,541,980

 

TOTAL

 

999,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


* The registrant’s repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of 13,940,000 shares, was announced October 3, 2009.  The program was reauthorized for a maximum repurchase amount of 13,720,000 shares on November 16, 2010.  Any repurchases made by the registrant pursuant to the program were made through open-market transactions.

 

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. Letter or number the

 



 

exhibits in the sequence indicated.

 

(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 because the code is posted on registrant’s website at www.nuveen.com/CEF/Info/Shareholder/ and there were no amendments during the period covered by this report. (To view the code, click on Fund Governance and then Code of Conduct.)

 

(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: 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. 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 Multi-Strategy Income and Growth Fund 2

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Kevin J. McCarthy

 

 

Kevin J. McCarthy

 

 

Vice President and Secretary

 

 

Date: March 10, 2011

 

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: March 10, 2011

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Stephen D. Foy

 

 

Stephen D. Foy

 

 

Vice President and Controller

 

 

(principal financial officer)

 

 

Date: March 10, 2011