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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-21157

Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3
(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: February 28

Date of reporting period: August 31, 2011

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

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Table of Contents
 
   
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders 
4
Portfolio Managers’ Comments 
5
Common Share Dividend and Share Price Information 
12
Performance Overviews 
14
Portfolios of Investments 
19
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
41
Statement of Operations 
42
Statement of Changes in Net Assets 
43
Statement of Cash Flows 
46
Financial Highlights 
48
Notes to Financial Statements 
57
Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process 
70
Reinvest Automatically, Easily and Conveniently 
78
Glossary of Terms Used in this Report 
80
Other Useful Information 
83
 
 
 

 
 
 
Chairman’s
Letter to Shareholders
 
 
 
Dear Shareholders,
 
The global economy continues to be weighed down by an unusual combination of pressures facing the larger developed economies. Japanese leaders continue to work through the economic aftereffects of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Political leaders in Europe and the U.S. have resolved some of the near term fiscal problems, but the financial markets are not convinced that these leaders are able to address more complex longer term fiscal issues. Despite improved earnings and capital increases, the largest banks in these countries continue to be vulnerable to deteriorating mortgage portfolios and sovereign credit exposure, adding another source of uncertainty to the global financial system.
 
In the U.S., recent economic statistics indicate that the economic recovery may be losing momentum. Consumption, which represents about 70% of the gross domestic product, faces an array of challenges from seemingly intractable declines in housing values, increased energy costs and limited growth in the job market. The failure of Congress and the administration to agree on the debt ceiling increase on a timely basis and the deep divisions between the political parties over fashioning a balanced program to address growing fiscal imbalances that led to the recent S&P ratings downgrade add considerable uncertainty to the domestic economic picture.
 
On a more positive note, corporate earnings continue to hold up well and the municipal bond market is recovering from recent weakness as states and municipalities implement various programs to reduce their budgetary deficits. In addition, the Federal Reserve System has made it clear that it stands ready to take additional steps should the economic recovery falter. However, there are concerns that the Fed is approaching the limits of its resources to intervene in the economy.
 
These perplexing times highlight the importance of professional investment management. Your Nuveen investment team is working hard to develop an appropriate response to increased risk, and they continue to seek out opportunities created by stressful markets using proven investment disciplines designed to help your Fund achieve its investment objectives. On your behalf, we monitor their activities to assure that they maintain their investment disciplines.
 
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
October 21, 2011
 
 
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Portfolio Managers’ Comments
 
 
Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (NAZ)
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NFZ)
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (NKR)
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 (NXE)
Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (NTX)
 
 
Portfolio managers Michael Hamilton and Daniel Close review key investment strategies and the six-month performance of these five Nuveen Funds. Michael, who has 22 years of investment experience, assumed portfolio management responsibility for the Arizona Funds in January 2011. An eleven-year veteran of Nuveen, Dan has managed NTX since 2007.
 
What key strategies were used to manage the Arizona and Texas Funds during the six-month reporting period ended August 31, 2011?
 
During this reporting period, municipal bond prices generally rallied as yields declined across the municipal curve. The relative decline in yields was attributable in part to the continued depressed level of municipal bond issuance. Tax-exempt volume, which had been limited in 2010 by issuers’ extensive use of taxable Build America Bonds (BABs), continued to drift lower in 2011. Even though BABs were no longer an option for issuers (the BAB program expired at the end of 2010), some borrowers had accelerated issuance into 2010 in order to take advantage of the program’s favorable terms before its termination, fulfilling their capital program borrowing needs well into 2012. This reduced the need for many borrowers to come to market with new issues during this period. For the six months ended August 31, 2011, national municipal issuance was down 34% compared with the same period in 2010, while municipal issuance in Arizona and Texas declined 60% and 27%, respectively.
 
Despite the constrained issuance on tax-exempt municipal bonds and relatively lower yields, we continued to take a bottom-up approach to discovering undervalued sectors and individual credits with the potential to perform well over the long term. During this period, NTX found value in water and sewer bonds, local general and limited tax obligation credits and Texas appropriations bonds. The Texas Fund also purchased gas prepayment bonds, which are used by municipal utilities to prepay for gas supplies to be delivered over a long period of time. In the Arizona Funds, our focus was on buying bonds with wider credit spreads where we believed we were being compensated for perceived risk. This included some AA rated, insured school district credits that offered higher yields due to the fact that this segment was out of favor with the market. For the most part, all of these Funds focused on purchasing longer bonds in order to take advantage of more attractive yields at the longer end of the municipal yield curve.
 
Cash for new purchases during this period was generated largely by the proceeds from bond calls and maturing bonds, which we worked to redeploy to keep the Funds fully invested. In addition, the Arizona Funds sold pre-refunded bonds and credits with shorter call dates to generate additional cash for funding new purchases. This was particularly true in NKR, where we worked to reduce the Fund’s overweighting in bonds with shorter maturities.
 
Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward-looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Funds disclaim any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.
 
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
 
 
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As of August 31, 2011, all five of these Funds continued to use inverse floating rate securities. We employ inverse floaters as a form of leverage for a variety of reasons, including duration management, income enhancement and total return enhancement.
 
How did the Funds perform?
 
Individual results for these Nuveen Arizona and Texas Funds, as well as relevant index and peer group information, are presented in the accompanying table.
 
Average Annual Total Returns on Common Share Net Asset Value* 
     
For periods ended 8/31/11 
       
 
6-Month 
1-Year 
5-Year 
10-Year 
Arizona Funds 
       
NAZ 
8.30% 
2.35% 
4.47% 
4.87% 
NFZ 
9.58% 
2.61% 
4.06% 
5.41% 
NKR 
7.60% 
3.18% 
4.53% 
N/A 
NXE 
8.27% 
3.72% 
4.69% 
N/A 
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Arizona Municipal Bond Index** 
6.15% 
2.52% 
4.82% 
4.96% 
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index** 
6.56% 
2.62% 
4.60% 
4.93% 
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Classification Average** 
8.63% 
1.97% 
4.44% 
5.43% 
Texas Fund 
       
NTX 
8.04% 
2.48% 
5.00% 
5.48% 
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Texas Municipal Bond Index** 
6.40% 
2.78% 
4.95% 
5.17% 
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index** 
6.56% 
2.62% 
4.60% 
4.93% 
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Classification Average** 
8.63% 
1.97% 
4.44% 
5.43% 
 
 
For the six months ended August 31, 2011, the cumulative returns on common share net asset value (NAV) for all four Arizona Funds exceeded the return for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Arizona Municipal Bond Index and NTX outperformed the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Texas Municipal Bond Index. All of the Funds also outperformed the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index. For the six-month period, NFZ exceeded the return for the Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Classification Average, while the remaining four Funds trailed the Lipper classification. Shareholders should note that the performance of the Lipper Other States classification represents the overall average of returns for funds from ten different states with a wide variety of municipal market conditions, which may make direct comparisons less meaningful.
 
Key management factors that influenced the Funds’ returns during this period included duration and yield curve positioning, credit exposure and sector allocation. In addition, the use of leverage was an important positive factor during this period. The impact of leverage is discussed in more detail later in this report.
 
 
During this period, as yields across the municipal yield curve declined, municipal bonds with longer maturities generally outperformed the shorter maturity categories,
 
 
 
 
  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.
 
* 6-month returns are cumulative; all other returns are annualized.
 
**Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions.
 
 
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with credits at the longest end of the yield curve posting the strongest returns. Overall, duration and yield curve positioning was a positive contributor to the performance of NAZ, NFZ, NKR, NXE and NTX. All five of these Funds were underweighted in the shorter parts of the yield curve that produced weaker returns and had correspondingly heavier exposures to the outperforming longer segments. Of the five, NFZ was the most advantageously positioned for the market environment of this period, with the longest duration.
 
Holdings that generally made positive contributions to the Funds’ returns during this period included zero coupon bonds and health care, transportation and education credits. The special tax, water and sewer, and industrial development revenue sectors also outperformed the municipal market as a whole, while general obligation (GO) and other tax-supported bonds generally performed in line with the market during this period. Although NTX’s transportation holdings were positive for performance, this was offset to some degree by negative performance from the Fund’s local GO allocations. In the Arizona Funds, our holdings of limited tax obligation bonds issued for the Maricopa County Stadium District, which owns Chase Field in Phoenix, performed poorly. These bonds are backed by revenues from a car rental surcharge, which were negatively impacted by the decline in Arizona tourism and the drop in business and convention travel. Holdings of the stadium bonds detracted from the performance of NAZ and NKR, while NFZ and NXE did not own any of these bonds. Overall, the Arizona Funds’ utilities holdings were helpful for performance, with NFZ, NAZ and NXE benefiting the most.
 
Pre-refunded bonds, which are often backed by U.S. Treasury securities, were among the poorest performing market segments during this period. The underperformance of these bonds can be attributed primarily to their shorter effective maturities and higher credit quality. Among these five Funds, NFZ had the smallest allocation of pre-refunded bonds, which lessened the negative impact of these holdings, while an overweighting in pre-refunded bonds detracted from the performance of NTX.
 
Credit exposure played a smaller role in performance during these six months, as bonds rated BBB, A and AA typically outperformed those rated AAA. This outperformance was due in part to the higher yields they offered investors looking for income. In this environment, the Funds’ performance generally benefited from their allocations to lower quality credits.
 
IMPACT OF THE FUNDS’ LEVERAGE STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE
 
One important factor impacting the returns of all these Funds relative to the comparative indexes was the Funds’ use of leverage. The Funds use leverage because their managers believe that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional
 
 
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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 these Funds over this reporting period.
 
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING THE FUNDS’ REDEMPTION OF AUCTION RATE PREFERRED SHARES
 
Shortly after their respective inceptions, each of the Funds issued auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) to create structural leverage. As noted in past shareholder reports, the ARPS issued by many closed-end funds, including these Funds, have been hampered by a lack of liquidity since February 2008. Since that time, more ARPS have been submitted for sale in each of their regularly scheduled auctions than there have been offers to buy. In fact, offers to buy have been almost completely nonexistent since late February 2008. This means that these auctions have “failed to clear,” and that many, or all, of the ARPS shareholders who wanted to sell their shares in these auctions were unable to do so. This lack of liquidity in ARPS did not lower the credit quality of these shares, and ARPS shareholders unable to sell their shares continued to receive distributions at the “maximum rate” applicable to failed auctions, as calculated in accordance with the pre-established terms of the ARPS. In the recent market, with short term rates at multi-generational lows, those maximum rates also have been low.
 
One continuing implication for common shareholders from the auction failures is that each Fund’s cost of leverage likely has been incrementally higher at times than it otherwise might have been had the auctions continued to be successful. As a result, each Fund’s common share earnings likely have been incrementally lower at times than they otherwise might have been.
 
As noted in past shareholder reports, the Nuveen funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees authorized several methods that can be used separately or in combination to refinance a portion of the Nuveen funds’ outstanding ARPS. Some funds have utilized tender option bonds (TOBs), also known as inverse floating rate securities, for leverage purposes. The amount of TOBs that a fund may use varies according to the composition of each fund’s portfolio. Some funds have a greater ability to use TOBs than others. Some funds have issued Variable Rate Demand Preferred (VRDP) Shares or Variable MuniFund Term Preferred (VMTP) Shares, which are floating rate forms of preferred stock with a mandatory term redemption. Some funds have issued MuniFund Term Preferred (MTP) Shares, a fixed rate form of preferred stock with a mandatory redemption period of three to five years.
 
 
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During 2010 and 2011, certain Nuveen leveraged closed-end funds (including NXE) 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, 33 of the funds that received demand letters (including NXE) 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 Fund Advisors, Inc. 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 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. The court has heard arguments on the funds’ motion to dismiss the suit and has taken the matter under advisement. Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. believes that the Complaint is without merit, and is defending vigorously against these charges.
 
As of August 31, 2011, each of the Funds has redeemed all of their outstanding ARPS at liquidation value.
 
As of August 31, 2011, the Funds have issued and outstanding MTP Shares and VMTP Shares as shown in the accompanying tables.
 
MTP Shares 
       
   
MTP Shares Issued 
Annual 
NYSE 
Fund 
Series 
at Liquidation Value 
Interest Rate 
Ticker 
NFZ 
2015 
$11,100,000 
2.05% 
NFZ PrC 
NKR 
2015 
$18,725,000 
2.05% 
NKR PrC 
NXE 
2016 
$20,846,000 
2.90% 
NXE PrC 
NTX 
2015 
$70,920,000 
2.30% 
NTX PrC 
 
 
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VMTP Shares 
   
 
VMTP 
VMTP Shares Issued 
Fund 
Series 
at Liquidation Value 
NAZ 
2014 
$28,000,000 
 
(Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies and Footnote 4 – Fund Shares for further details on MTP and VMTP Shares.)
 
As of October 5, 2010, after the close of this reporting period, all 84 of the Nuveen closed-end municipal funds that had issued ARPS, approximately $11.0 billion, have redeemed at liquidation value all of these shares.
 
For up-to-date information, please visit the Nuveen CEF Auction Rate Preferred Resource Center at: http://www.nuveen.com/arps.
 
Regulatory Matters
 
During May 2011, Nuveen Securities, LLC, known as Nuveen Investments, LLC, prior to April 30, 2011, entered into a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) with respect to certain allegations regarding Nuveen-sponsored closed-end fund ARPS marketing brochures. As part of this settlement, Nuveen Securities, LLC neither admitted to nor denied FINRA’s allegations. Nuveen Securities, LLC is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Nuveen Investments.
 
The settlement with FINRA concludes an investigation that followed the widespread failure of auctions for ARPS and other auction rate securities, which generally began in mid-February 2008. In the settlement, FINRA alleged that certain marketing materials provided by Nuveen Securities, LLC were false and misleading. Nuveen Securities, LLC agreed to a censure and the payment of a $3 million fine.
 
RISK CONSIDERATIONS
 
Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fund common shares are subject to a variety of risks, including:
 
Investment Risk. The possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest.
 
Price Risk. Shares of closed-end investment companies like these Funds frequently trade at a discount to their NAV. Your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than your original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions.
 
 
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Leverage Risk. Each Fund’s use of leverage creates the possibility of higher volatility for the Fund’s per share NAV, market price, distributions and returns. There is no assurance that a Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
Tax Risk. The tax treatment of Fund distributions may be affected by new IRS interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code and future changes in tax laws and regulations.
 
Issuer Credit Risk. This is the risk that a security in a Fund’s portfolio will fail to make dividend or interest payments when due.
 
Interest Rate Risk. Fixed-income securities such as bonds, preferred, convertible and other debt securities will decline in value if market interest rates rise.
 
Reinvestment Risk. If market interest rates decline, income earned from a Fund’s portfolio may be reinvested at rates below that of the original bond that generated the income.
 
Call Risk or Prepayment Risk. Issuers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier than scheduled, forcing a Fund to reinvest in lower-yielding securities.
 
 
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Common Share Dividend and Share Price Information
 
 
The monthly dividends of all five Funds in this report remained stable throughout the six-month reporting period ended August 31, 2011.
 
All of the Funds in this report seek to pay stable dividends at rates that reflect each Fund’s past results and projected future performance. During certain periods, each Fund may pay dividends at a rate that may be more or less than the amount of net investment income actually earned by the Fund during the period. If a Fund has cumulatively earned more than it has paid in dividends, it holds the excess in reserve as undistributed net investment income (UNII) as part of the Fund’s NAV. Conversely, if a Fund has cumulatively paid dividends in excess of its earnings, the excess constitutes negative UNII that is likewise reflected in the Fund’s NAV. Each Fund will, over time, pay all of its net investment income as dividends to shareholders. As of August 31, 2011, all of the Funds in this report had a positive UNII balance, based upon our best estimate, for tax purposes and a positive UNII balance for financial reporting purposes.
 
COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES AND SHARE PRICE INFORMATION
 
As of August 31, 2011, and since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase programs, NFZ, NKR and NXE have cumulatively repurchased and retired their outstanding common shares as shown in the accompanying table. Since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase program, NAZ and NTX have not repurchased any of their outstanding common shares.
 
 
Common Shares
   
% of Outstanding
 
Fund 
Repurchased and Retired
   
Common Shares
 
NAZ 
         
NFZ 
  2,500       0.2 % 
NKR 
  800       0.0 %* 
NXE 
  1,600       0.1 % 
NTX 
         
* Rounds to less than 0.1%. 
             
 
During the six-month reporting period, NFZ, NKR and NXE did not repurchase any of their outstanding common shares.
 
 
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As of August 31, 2011, the Funds’ common share prices were trading at (+)premiums or (-)discounts to their common share NAVs as shown in the accompanying table.
 
 
8/31/11 
Six-Month Average 
Fund 
(+)Premium/(-)Discount 
(+)Premium/(-)Discount 
NAZ 
(-)7.02% 
(-) 8.17% 
NFZ 
(-)8.32% 
(-)8.63% 
NKR 
(-)8.25% 
(-)9.83% 
NXE 
(-)8.96% 
(-)10.33% 
NTX 
(+)7.77% 
(+)4.64% 
 
 
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NAZ 
Nuveen Arizona 
   
Premium Income 
 
Performance 
Municipal Fund, Inc. 
 
OVERVIEW 
 
   
             as of August 31, 2011 
 
 
Credit Quality (as a % of total investments)2,3
 
 
 
 
 
Fund Snapshot 
   
Common Share Price 
 
$12.98 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV) 
$13.96 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV 
 
-7.02% 
Market Yield 
 
5.78% 
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1 
 
8.41% 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000) 
$62,427 
 
Leverage 
   
Structural Leverage 
 
30.96% 
Effective Leverage 
 
32.56% 
 
Average Annual Total Return 
   
(Inception 11/19/92) 
   
 
On Share Price 
On NAV 
6-Month (Cumulative) 
8.50% 
8.30% 
1-Year 
0.38% 
2.35% 
5-Year 
4.17% 
4.47% 
10-Year 
2.97% 
4.87% 
 
Portfolio Composition3 
   
(as a % of total investments) 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited 
 
25.7% 
Utilities 
 
17.4% 
Health Care 
 
15.9% 
Water and Sewer 
 
14.9% 
Education and Civic Organizations 
 
11.5% 
Tax Obligation/General 
 
8.3% 
U.S. Guaranteed 
 
5.5% 
Other 
 
0.8% 
 
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1     
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.3%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2     
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3     
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NFZ
Nuveen Arizona
Dividend Advantage
 
Performance
Municipal Fund
OVERVIEW 
 
 
             as of August 31, 2011 
 
 
 
Fund Snapshot 
   
Common Share Price 
 
$13.01 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV) 
$14.19 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV 
 
-8.32% 
Market Yield 
 
5.95% 
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1 
 
8.66% 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000) 
$21,974 
 
Leverage 
   
Structural Leverage 
 
33.56% 
Effective Leverage 
 
36.77% 
 
Average Annual Total Return 
   
(Inception 1/30/01) 
   
 
On Share Price 
On NAV 
6-Month (Cumulative) 
10.46% 
9.58% 
1-Year 
-0.05% 
2.61% 
5-Year 
1.28% 
4.06% 
10-Year 
3.81% 
5.41% 
 
Portfolio Composition3 
   
(as a % of total investments) 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited 
 
31.4% 
Utilities 
 
20.4% 
Health Care 
 
14.1% 
Tax Obligation/General 
 
12.9% 
Water and Sewer 
 
9.2% 
Education and Civic Organizations 
 
8.2% 
Other 
 
3.8% 
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1     
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.3%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2     
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3     
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NKR 
Nuveen Arizona 
   
Dividend Advantage 
 
Performance 
Municipal Fund 2 
 
OVERVIEW 
 
   
             as of August 31, 2011 
 
 
 
 
Fund Snapshot 
   
Common Share Price 
 
$13.35 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV) 
$14.55 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV 
 
-8.25% 
Market Yield 
 
6.02% 
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1 
 
8.76% 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000) 
$35,500 
 
Leverage 
   
Structural Leverage 
 
34.53% 
Effective Leverage 
 
36.12% 
 
Average Annual Total Return 
   
(Inception 3/25/02) 
   
 
On Share Price 
On NAV 
6-Month (Cumulative) 
8.75% 
7.60% 
1-Year 
0.47% 
3.18% 
5-Year 
2.48% 
4.53% 
Since Inception 
4.62% 
5.93% 
 
Portfolio Composition3 
   
(as a % of total investments) 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited 
 
32.4% 
Health Care 
 
21.0% 
Tax Obligation/General 
 
20.2% 
Water and Sewer 
 
9.0% 
Education and Civic Organizations 
 
6.9% 
Utilities 
 
5.6% 
Other 
 
4.9% 
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1     
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.3%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2     
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3     
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NXE
Nuveen Arizona
Dividend Advantage
 
Performance
Municipal Fund 3
OVERVIEW 
 
 
             as of August 31, 2011 
 
 
 
 
Fund Snapshot 
   
Common Share Price 
 
$12.91 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV) 
$14.18 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV 
 
-8.96% 
Market Yield 
 
5.86% 
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1 
 
8.53% 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000) 
$43,474 
 
Leverage 
   
Structural Leverage 
 
32.41% 
Effective Leverage 
 
34.77% 
 
Average Annual Total Return 
   
(Inception 9/25/02) 
   
 
On Share Price 
On NAV 
6-Month (Cumulative) 
8.68% 
8.27% 
1-Year 
1.10% 
3.72% 
5-Year 
4.29% 
4.69% 
Since Inception 
3.85% 
5.21% 
 
Portfolio Composition3 
   
(as a % of total investments) 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited 
 
25.9% 
Health Care 
 
23.2% 
Education and Civic Organizations 
 
12.9% 
Utilities 
 
11.1% 
Water and Sewer 
 
10.9% 
Tax Obligation/General 
 
7.6% 
Other 
 
8.4% 
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1     
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a combined federal and state income tax rate of 31.3%. When comparing this Fund to investments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2     
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3     
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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NTX 
Nuveen Texas 
   
Quality Income 
 
Performance 
Municipal Fund 
 
OVERVIEW 
 
   
             as of August 31, 2011 
 
 
 
     
Fund Snapshot 
   
Common Share Price 
 
$15.96 
Common Share Net Asset Value (NAV) 
$14.81 
Premium/(Discount) to NAV 
 
7.77% 
Market Yield 
 
5.38% 
Taxable-Equivalent Yield1 
 
7.47% 
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares ($000) 
$141,765 
 
Leverage 
   
Structural Leverage 
 
33.35% 
Effective Leverage 
 
34.56% 
 
Average Annual Total Return 
   
(Inception 10/17/91) 
   
 
On Share Price 
On NAV 
6-Month (Cumulative) 
8.15% 
8.04% 
1-Year 
1.11% 
2.48% 
5-Year 
7.26% 
5.00% 
10-Year 
6.71% 
5.48% 
 
Portfolio Composition4 
   
(as a % of total investments) 
   
Tax Obligation/General 
 
28.5% 
Utilities 
 
11.1% 
U.S. Guaranteed 
 
10.9% 
Water and Sewer 
 
10.4% 
Health Care 
 
9.4% 
Transportation 
 
8.1% 
Tax Obligation/Limited 
 
7.6% 
Education and Civic Organizations 
 
6.7% 
Other 
 
7.3% 
 
 
Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this Fund’s Performance Overview page.
1     
Taxable-Equivalent Yield represents the yield that must be earned on a fully taxable investment in order to equal the yield of the Fund on an after-tax basis. It is based on a federal income tax rate of 28%. When comparing this Fund to invest- ments that generate qualified dividend income, the Taxable-Equivalent Yield is lower.
2     
Ratings shown are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by a national rating agency.
3     
The Fund paid shareholders capital gains and net ordinary income distributions in December 2010 of $0.0067 per share.
4     
Holdings are subject to change.
 
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Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. 
     
NAZ 
Portfolio of Investments 
     
   
August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
 
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Consumer Staples – 1.1% (0.8% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 750 
 
Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, 
5/12 at 100.00 
BBB 
$ 699,480 
   
Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33 
     
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 16.1% (11.5% of Total Investments) 
     
2,500 
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction 
3/12 at 100.00 
A
1,924,925 
   
Rate Securities, 0.508%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4) 
     
1,000 
 
Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – FGIC Insured 
7/12 at 100.00 
AA 
1,030,590 
   
Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: 
     
1,455 
 
5.000%, 7/01/20 – AMBAC Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa3 
1,550,885 
750 
 
5.000%, 7/01/21 – AMBAC Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa3 
793,583 
755 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/22 at 100.00 
A– 
760,549 
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 
     
1,600 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/20 at 100.00 
A– 
1,563,424 
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 
     
200 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise 
6/19 at 100.00 
BBB– 
174,250 
   
Education Center Project, Series 2010, 6.100%, 6/01/45 
     
1,500 
 
Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Arizona State University 
7/13 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,404,885 
   
Foundation Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – AMBAC Insured 
     
825 
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, 
3/21 at 100.00 
BB+ 
852,143 
   
Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2011, 7.875%, 3/01/42 
     
10,585 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
10,055,234 
   
Health Care – 22.3% (15.9% of Total Investments) 
     
1,430 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,474,416 
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 
     
885 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
616,518 
   
2007B, 1.059%, 1/02/37 
     
3,470 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA– 
3,572,434 
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 
     
675 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB 
579,926 
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
1,110 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
932,256 
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 
     
2,150 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
2,216,693 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23 
     
2,900 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/17 at 100.00 
A
2,917,139 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 
     
210 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic 
11/11 at 100.00 
AA 
210,097 
   
Hospital, Series 1998, 5.250%, 11/15/37 
     
515 
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities 
11/11 at 100.00 
AA+ 
520,114 
   
Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Hospital de la Concepcion, Series 2000A, 
     
   
6.375%, 11/15/15 
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional 
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005: 
     
525 
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
497,963 
435 
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
398,221 
14,305 
 
Total Health Care 
   
13,935,777 
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued) 
NAZ 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/General – 11.7% (8.3% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 1,265 
 
Gila County Unified School District 10 Payson, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, Project 
7/18 at 100.00 
Aa3 
$ 1,385,453 
   
2006, Series 2008B, 5.750%, 7/01/28 
     
1,200 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 95 Queen Creek, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/18 at 100.00 
Aa3 
1,267,764 
   
Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – AGM Insured 
     
515 
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
559,388 
   
Series 2011A, 2.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
3,530 
 
Pinal County Unified School District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/18 at 100.00 
A
3,762,027 
   
2008C, 5.250%, 7/01/28 
     
330 
 
Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 7/01/28 
11/11 at 100.00 
Baa1 
329,987 
6,840 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
7,304,619 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 36.2% (25.7% of Total Investments) 
     
327 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment 
7/12 at 100.00 
N/R 
330,103 
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 
     
3,000 
 
Glendale Western Loop 101 Public Facilities Corporation, Arizona, Third Lien Excise Tax 
1/14 at 100.00 
AA 
3,105,090 
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, 6.250%, 7/01/38 
     
1,280 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-1, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,353,139 
   
8/01/22 – NPFG Insured 
     
740 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA– 
776,682 
   
8/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,125 
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 
1/12 at 100.00 
AA 
1,127,891 
   
2008B, 5.125%, 7/01/28 
     
575 
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/28 – 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA 
586,621 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
1,426 
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 
7/16 at 100.00 
A2 
1,443,297 
   
4.600%, 1/01/26 
     
3,400 
 
Maricopa County Stadium District, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 
6/12 at 100.00 
N/R 
3,151,732 
   
6/01/18 – AMBAC Insured 
     
3,400 
 
Mesa, Arizona, Street and Highway User Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – 
7/15 at 100.00 
AA+ 
3,575,066 
   
AGM Insured 
     
1,140 
 
Pinetop Fire District of Navajo County, Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008, 
6/16 at 102.00 
A3 
1,170,689 
   
7.750%, 6/15/29 
     
265 
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding 
7/12 at 100.00 
Baa1 
265,003 
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 
     
1,610 
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue 
7/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,665,448 
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,202,220 
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24 
     
2,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
2,129,860 
   
Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36 
     
645 
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Arizona, Restricted General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
A1 
681,294 
   
2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24 
     
21,933 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
22,564,135 
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 7.8% (5.5% of Total Investments) (5) 
     
1,250 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
N/R (5) 
1,503,575 
   
Samaritan Health Services, Series 1990A, 7.000%, 12/01/16 – NPFG Insured (ETM) 
     
385 
 
Maricopa County, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sun Health Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 
4/15 at 100.00 
N/R (5) 
444,590 
   
4/01/16 (Pre-refunded 4/01/15) 
     
1,200 
 
Prescott Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, 
1/13 at 100.00 
AA– (5) 
1,275,072 
   
Series 2003, 5.000%, 1/01/27 (Pre-refunded 1/01/13) – FGIC Insured 
     
 
 
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Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
U.S. Guaranteed (5) (continued) 
     
$ 735 
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding 
7/12 at 100.00 
Baa1 (5) 
$ 763,827 
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) 
     
530 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/13 at 100.00 
Aa1 (5) 
563,523 
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 1/01/22 (Pre-refunded 1/01/13) 
     
310 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/12 at 101.00 
N/R (5) 
318,252 
   
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.125%, 1/01/27 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12) 
     
4,410 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
4,868,839 
   
Utilities – 24.4% (17.4% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Arizona Power Authority, Special Obligation Power Resource Revenue Refunding Crossover Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,171,590 
   
Hoover Project, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/15 
     
1,600 
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding 
6/20 at 100.00 
A1 
1,648,464 
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 
     
1,340 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power 
1/15 at 100.00 
BBB– 
1,357,849 
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29 
     
2,170 
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005RR, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – 
7/15 at 100.00 
A3 
2,172,474 
   
SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
715 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/18 at 100.00 
Aa1 
840,096 
   
Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 17.121%, 1/01/38 (IF) (6) 
     
660 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/12 at 101.00 
Aa1 
675,048 
   
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.125%, 1/01/27 
     
   
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc 
     
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007: 
     
4,500 
 
5.500%, 12/01/29 
No Opt. Call 
A
4,331,066 
3,500 
 
5.000%, 12/01/37 
No Opt. Call 
A
3,024,560 
15,485 
 
Total Utilities 
   
15,221,147 
   
Water and Sewer – 21.0% (14.9% of Total Investments) 
     
1,005 
 
Cottonwood, Arizona, Senior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Municipal Property Corporation, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
1,016,829 
   
Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
3,500 
 
Glendale, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Series 2003, 5.000%, 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA 
3,660,860 
   
7/01/28 – AMBAC Insured 
     
1,425 
 
Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/39 
7/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,456,208 
600 
 
Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
616,518 
   
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,079,390 
   
Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,500 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,535,775 
   
2002, 5.000%, 7/01/26 – FGIC Insured 
     
1,250 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,563,938 
   
Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 7/01/21 – FGIC Insured 
     
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (continued) 
NAZ 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Water and Sewer (continued) 
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: 
     
$ 600 
 
4.700%, 4/01/22 
4/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
$ 605,220 
810 
 
4.900%, 4/01/32 
4/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
751,275 
905 
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & 
12/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
809,007 
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
12,595 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
13,095,020 
$ 86,903 
 
Total Investments (cost $83,837,864) – 140.6% 
   
87,744,251 
   
Variable MuniFund Term Preferred shares, at Liquidation Value – (44.9)% (7) 
   
(28,000,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 4.3% 
   
2,682,407 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 62,426,658 
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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.
(4)
 
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board of Directors. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Investment Valuation for more information.
(5)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions. 
(7)   Variable MuniFund Term Preferred shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 31.9%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 
     
NFZ 
Portfolio of Investments 
     
   
August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
 
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 12.1% (8.2% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 280 
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction 
3/12 at 100.00 
A
$ 215,592 
   
Rate Securities, 0.508%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4) 
     
275 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/22 at 100.00 
A– 
277,021 
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 
     
500 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/20 at 100.00 
A– 
488,570 
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 
     
220 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley 
7/18 at 100.00 
Baa3 
204,239 
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38 
     
1,000 
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities 
2/12 at 100.00 
BBB– 
920,810 
   
Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Ana G. Mendez University System, 
     
   
Series 1999, 5.375%, 2/01/29 
     
300 
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities 
3/12 at 100.00 
BBB 
300,159 
   
Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, University of the Sacred Heart, 
     
   
Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/01/21 
     
305 
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona 
9/14 at 100.00 
BB+ 
257,902 
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34 
     
2,880 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
2,664,293 
   
Health Care – 21.0% (14.1% of Total Investments) 
     
565 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
582,549 
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 
     
325 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
226,405 
   
2007B, 1.059%, 1/02/37 
     
720 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA– 
741,254 
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 
     
10 
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, Adventist 
3/13 at 100.00 
A
10,004 
   
Health System/West, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 3/01/28 
     
250 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB 
214,788 
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
415 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
348,546 
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 
     
750 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
773,265 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23 
     
1,025 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/17 at 100.00 
A
1,031,058 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional 
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005: 
     
200 
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
189,700 
150 
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
137,318 
350 
 
University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 
7/21 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
351,253 
   
6.000%, 7/01/39 
     
4,760 
 
Total Health Care 
   
4,606,140 
   
Housing/Multifamily – 3.6% (2.4% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 
10/11 at 100.00 
Baa1 
785,510 
   
Whispering Palms Apartments, Series 1999A, 5.900%, 7/01/29 – NPFG Insured 
     
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (continued) 
NFZ 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/General – 19.1% (12.9% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 1,000 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 11, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Second 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa2 
$ 1,115,630 
   
Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/20 – FGIC Insured 
     
180 
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
195,514 
   
Series 2011A, 2.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
1,310 
 
Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,441,865 
   
5.000%, 7/01/32 
     
1,340 
 
Yuma & La Paz Counties Community College District, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
Aa2 
1,447,790 
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/21 – NPFG Insured 
     
3,830 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
4,200,799 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 46.5% (31.4% of Total Investments) 
     
1,220 
 
Arizona Tourism and Sports Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility 
7/13 at 100.00 
A1 
1,131,526 
   
Project, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/31 – NPFG Insured 
     
85 
 
Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
N/R 
69,706 
   
2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29 
     
205 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, 
1/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
177,421 
   
Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007, 5.700%, 7/01/27 
     
127 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment 
7/12 at 100.00 
N/R 
128,205 
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 
     
1,000 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-1, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,057,140 
   
8/01/22 – NPFG Insured 
     
275 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA– 
288,632 
   
8/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,180 
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA 
1,247,661 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
498 
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 
7/16 at 100.00 
A2 
504,041 
   
4.600%, 1/01/26 
     
150 
 
Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
129,986 
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32 
     
255 
 
Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/18 at 100.00 
N/R 
254,312 
   
Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 
     
330 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
261,307 
   
2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31 
     
225 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
187,837 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32 
     
100 
 
Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
79,704 
   
Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31 
     
900 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Government Bonds, Capitol Mall LLC II, 
3/12 at 100.00 
A1 
918,396 
   
Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/15/16 – AMBAC Insured 
     
680 
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract 
No Opt. Call 
BBB– 
681,108 
   
Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured 
     
600 
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue 
7/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
620,664 
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,202,220 
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24 
     
 
 
24 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 

           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) 
     
$ 350 
 
Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
$ 295,894 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32 
     
500 
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Arizona, Restricted General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
A1 
528,135 
   
2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24 
     
340 
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
279,776 
   
2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30 
     
225 
 
Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
176,994 
   
Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31 
     
10,245 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
10,220,665 
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 2.0% (1.4% of Total Investments) (5) 
     
240 
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
AA (5) 
287,254 
   
Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured 
     
140 
 
Maricopa County, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sun Health Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 
4/15 at 100.00 
N/R (5) 
161,669 
   
4/01/16 (Pre-refunded 4/01/15) 
     
380 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
448,923 
   
Utilities – 30.2% (20.4% of Total Investments) 
     
1,500 
 
Arizona Power Authority, Special Obligation Power Resource Revenue Refunding Crossover Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,807,931 
   
Hoover Project, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/17 
     
600 
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding 
6/20 at 100.00 
A1 
618,174 
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 
     
1,000 
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
1,187,770 
   
FGIC Insured 
     
665 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power 
1/15 at 100.00 
BBB– 
673,858 
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29 
     
1,000 
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005RR, 5.000%, 7/01/26 – 
7/15 at 100.00 
A3 
1,003,910 
   
SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
560 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/18 at 100.00 
Aa1 
657,978 
   
Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 17.121%, 1/01/38 (IF) (6) 
     
660 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/12 at 101.00 
Aa1 
676,104 
   
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 1/01/18 
     
5,985 
 
Total Utilities 
   
6,625,725 
   
Water and Sewer – 13.7% (9.2% of Total Investments) 
     
475 
 
Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/39 
7/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
485,403 
225 
 
Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
231,194 
   
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,500 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,535,775 
   
2002, 5.000%, 7/01/26 – FGIC Insured 
     
 
 
Nuveen Investments 25
 
 
 

 

   
 
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (continued) 
NFZ 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Water and Sewer (continued) 
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: 
     
$ 225 
 
4.700%, 4/01/22 
4/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
$ 226,958 
260 
 
4.900%, 4/01/32 
4/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
241,150 
325 
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & 
12/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
290,527 
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
3,010 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
3,011,007 
$ 32,090 
 
Total Investments (cost $31,983,575) – 148.2% 
   
32,563,062 
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (50.5)% (7) 
   
(11,100,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.3% 
   
511,206 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 21,974,268 
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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.
(4)
 
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.
(5)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(7)
 
MuniFund Term Preferred shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 34.1%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 
   
NKR 
Portfolio of Investments 
     
   
August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
 
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 10.4% (6.9% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 1,130 
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction 
3/12 at 100.00 
A
$ 870,066 
   
Rate Securities, 0.508%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4) 
     
450 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/22 at 100.00 
A– 
453,308 
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 
     
775 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/20 at 100.00 
A– 
757,284 
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 
     
485 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah 
12/14 at 100.00 
BBB– 
469,858 
   
Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/15/24 
     
365 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley 
7/18 at 100.00 
Baa3 
338,851 
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38 
     
290 
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities 
2/12 at 100.00 
BBB– 
290,073 
   
Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Ana G. Mendez University System, 
     
   
Series 1999, 5.375%, 2/01/19 
     
480 
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona 
9/14 at 100.00 
BB+ 
405,878 
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34 
     
   
University of Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A: 
     
65 
 
5.500%, 6/01/18 – AMBAC Insured 
6/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
67,047 
40 
 
5.125%, 6/01/22 – AMBAC Insured 
6/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
40,951 
4,080 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
3,693,316 
   
Health Care – 31.6% (21.0% of Total Investments) 
     
845 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
871,246 
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 
     
520 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
362,248 
   
2007B, 1.059%, 1/02/37 
     
1,150 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,183,948 
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 
     
600 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Blood Systems Inc., Series 2004, 
4/14 at 100.00 
A
620,904 
   
5.000%, 4/01/20 
     
400 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB 
343,660 
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
655 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
550,115 
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 
     
1,375 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
1,417,652 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23 
     
1,650 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/17 at 100.00 
A
1,659,751 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 
     
500 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic 
11/11 at 100.00 
AA 
500,230 
   
Hospital, Series 1998, 5.250%, 11/15/37 
     
1,120 
 
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale 
9/20 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,116,125 
   
Healthcare, Series 2006C. Re-offering, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – AGC Insured 
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional 
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005: 
     
315 
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
298,778 
260 
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
238,017 
1,050 
 
University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 
7/21 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,053,759 
   
6.000%, 7/01/39 
     
1,000 
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai 
8/13 at 100.00 
Baa2 
1,001,730 
   
Regional Medical Center, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 8/01/33 
     
11,440 
 
Total Health Care 
   
11,218,163 
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (continued) 
NKR 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Housing/Multifamily – 0.7% (0.5% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 245 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily 
10/11 at 105.00 
AAA 
$ 257,512 
   
Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Pine Ridge, Cambridge Court, Cove on 44th and Fountain 
     
   
Place Apartments, Series 2001A-1, 6.000%, 10/20/31 
     
   
Tax Obligation/General – 30.5% (20.2% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Maricopa County Elementary School District 83 Cartwright, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,058,650 
   
School Improvement, Project 2010, Series 2011A, 5.375%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Maricopa County School District 6, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Washington 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
1,191,060 
   
Elementary School, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 7/01/16 – AGM Insured 
     
775 
 
Maricopa County School District 79 Litchfield Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
Aa2 
898,954 
   
Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23 
     
1,165 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 69, Paradise Valley, Arizona, General Obligation 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
1,302,435 
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 7/01/14 – FGIC Insured 
     
1,405 
 
Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,641,657 
   
Phoenix, Arizona, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B: 
     
985 
 
5.000%, 7/01/22 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,015,299 
290 
 
5.000%, 7/01/27 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
299,413 
310 
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
336,719 
   
Series 2011A, 2.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
500 
 
Pima County Unified School District 08 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
530,140 
   
Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29 
     
1,000 
 
Pima County Unified School District 6, Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School 
7/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,052,720 
   
Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 
     
1,360 
 
Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,489,879 
   
5.000%, 7/01/33 
     
9,790 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
10,816,926 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 48.9% (32.4% of Total Investments) 
     
   
Arizona State, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A: 
     
750 
 
5.000%, 11/01/17 – NPFG Insured 
5/12 at 100.00 
A+ 
760,298 
1,000 
 
5.000%, 11/01/18 – NPFG Insured 
5/12 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,012,470 
500 
 
5.000%, 11/01/20 – NPFG Insured 
5/12 at 100.00 
A+ 
504,935 
120 
 
Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
N/R 
98,408 
   
2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29 
     
337 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, 
1/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
281,378 
   
Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/01/32 
     
200 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment 
7/12 at 100.00 
N/R 
201,898 
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 
     
990 
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 
1/12 at 100.00 
AA 
992,544 
   
2008B, 5.125%, 7/01/28 
     
834 
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 
7/16 at 100.00 
A2 
844,116 
   
4.600%, 1/01/26 
     
   
Maricopa County Stadium District, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002: 
     
840 
 
5.375%, 6/01/18 – AMBAC Insured 
6/12 at 100.00 
BBB– 
778,663 
2,645 
 
5.375%, 6/01/19 – AMBAC Insured 
6/12 at 100.00 
BBB– 
2,494,498 
240 
 
Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
207,977 
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32 
     
415 
 
Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/18 at 100.00 
N/R 
413,880 
   
Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 
     
530 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
419,675 
   
2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31 
     
350 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
292,191 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32 
     
 
 
28 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) 
     
$ 140 
 
Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
$ 111,586 
   
Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31 
     
1,000 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Government Bonds, Capitol Mall LLC II, 
3/12 at 100.00 
A1 
1,020,440 
   
Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/15/16 – AMBAC Insured 
     
1,070 
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract 
No Opt. Call 
BBB– 
1,071,744 
   
Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured 
     
270 
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding 
7/12 at 100.00 
Baa1 
270,003 
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 
     
250 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 
2/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
252,178 
   
2010A, 5.375%, 8/01/39 
     
960 
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue 
7/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
993,062 
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,202,220 
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24 
     
1,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,064,930 
   
Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36 
     
555 
 
Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
469,203 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32 
     
750 
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Arizona, Restricted General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
A1 
792,203 
   
2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24 
     
637 
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
524,168 
   
2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30 
     
350 
 
Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
275,324 
   
Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31 
     
17,733 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
17,349,992 
   
Transportation – 2.8% (1.9% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,005,350 
   
2002B, 5.250%, 7/01/27 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 3.7% (2.5% of Total Investments) (5) 
     
100 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 89, Dysart, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA+ (5) 
113,452 
   
2004B, 5.250%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AGM Insured 
     
375 
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
AA (5) 
448,834 
   
Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured 
     
730 
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding 
7/12 at 100.00 
Baa1 (5) 
758,631 
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) 
     
1,205 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
1,320,917 
   
Utilities – 8.5% (5.6% of Total Investments) 
     
900 
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding 
6/20 at 100.00 
A1 
927,261 
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 
     
665 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power 
1/15 at 100.00 
BBB– 
673,858 
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29 
     
450 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/18 at 100.00 
Aa1 
528,732 
   
Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 17.121%, 1/01/38 (IF) (6) 
     
1,000 
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc 
No Opt. Call 
A
864,160 
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
3,015 
 
Total Utilities 
   
2,994,011 
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (continued) 
NKR 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Water and Sewer – 13.5% (9.0% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 500 
 
City of Goodyear, Arizona Subordinate Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2011, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
$ 524,145 
   
5.500%, 7/01/41 
     
500 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Water System Improvement Revenue 
12/11 at 100.00 
N/R 
500,110 
   
Bonds, Chaparral City Water Company, Series 1997A, 5.400%, 12/01/22 – AMBAC Insured 
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
260 
 
Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
267,158 
   
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,251,820 
   
Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 7/01/22 – FGIC Insured 
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: 
     
350 
 
4.700%, 4/01/22 
4/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
353,045 
410 
 
4.900%, 4/01/32 
4/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
380,275 
1,000 
 
Tucson, Arizona, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 7/01/18 – 
7/12 at 102.00 
Aa2 
1,056,550 
   
FGIC Insured 
     
525 
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & 
12/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
469,313 
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
4,545 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
4,802,416 
$ 53,053 
 
Total Investments (cost $52,462,074) – 150.6% 
   
53,458,603 
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (52.7)% (7) 
   
(18,725,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.1% 
   
766,674 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 35,500,277 
 
     
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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.
(4)
 
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.
(5)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(7)
 
MuniFund Term Preferred shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 35.0%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 
   
NXE 
Portfolio of Investments 
     
   
August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
 
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Consumer Staples – 1.0% (0.7% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 470 
 
Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, 
5/12 at 100.00 
BBB 
$ 438,341 
   
Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33 
     
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 18.1% (12.9% of Total Investments) 
     
690 
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction 
3/12 at 100.00 
A
531,279 
   
Rate Securities, 0.508%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4) 
     
1,250 
 
Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/20 – AMBAC Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa3 
1,332,375 
1,130 
 
Energy Management Services LLC, Arizona State University, Energy Conservation Revenue Bonds, 
7/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,164,555 
   
Main Campus Project, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/18 – NPFG Insured 
     
520 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/22 at 100.00 
A– 
523,822 
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 
     
900 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/20 at 100.00 
A– 
879,426 
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 
     
560 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah 
12/14 at 100.00 
BBB– 
542,517 
   
Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/15/24 
     
415 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley 
7/18 at 100.00 
Baa3 
385,269 
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38 
     
565 
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona 
9/14 at 100.00 
BB+ 
477,753 
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34 
     
2,000 
 
University of Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002B, 5.125%, 6/01/20 – 
6/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,057,400 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
8,030 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
7,894,396 
   
Health Care – 32.6% (23.2% of Total Investments) 
     
1,015 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,046,526 
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 
     
620 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
431,911 
   
2007B, 1.059%, 1/02/37 
     
2,390 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,460,550 
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 
     
625 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Blood Systems Inc., Series 2004, 
4/14 at 100.00 
A
646,775 
   
5.000%, 4/01/20 
     
475 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB 
408,096 
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
785 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
659,298 
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 
     
1,825 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
1,881,612 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23 
     
1,985 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/17 at 100.00 
A
1,996,731 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 
     
2,000 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic 
11/11 at 100.00 
AA 
2,000,920 
   
Hospital, Series 1998, 5.250%, 11/15/37 
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional 
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005: 
     
375 
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
355,688 
315 
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
288,367 
1,000 
 
University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 
7/21 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,003,580 
   
6.000%, 7/01/39 
     
1,000 
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai 
8/13 at 100.00 
Baa2 
1,001,730 
   
Regional Medical Center, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 8/01/33 
     
14,410 
 
Total Health Care 
   
14,181,784 
 
 
Nuveen Investments 31
 
 
 

 
 

   
 
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 (continued) 
NXE 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/General – 10.7% (7.6% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 365 
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
$ 396,459 
   
Series 2011A, 2.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
500 
 
Pima County Unified School District 08 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
530,140 
   
Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29 
     
750 
 
Pima County Unified School District 6, Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School 
7/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
789,540 
   
Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 
     
1,000 
 
Pinal County Unified School District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/18 at 100.00 
A
1,065,730 
   
2008C, 5.250%, 7/01/28 
     
1,705 
 
Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,859,064 
   
5.000%, 7/01/34 
     
4,320 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
4,640,933 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 36.5% (25.9% of Total Investments) 
     
138 
 
Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
N/R 
113,170 
   
2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29 
     
2,000 
 
DC Ranch Community Facilities District, Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
A1 
2,019,080 
   
2002, 5.000%, 7/15/27 – AMBAC Insured 
     
   
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, 
     
   
Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007: 
     
248 
 
5.700%, 7/01/27 
1/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
214,637 
154 
 
5.800%, 7/01/32 
1/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
128,582 
236 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment 
7/12 at 100.00 
N/R 
238,240 
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 
     
525 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA– 
551,024 
   
8/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
975 
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 
7/16 at 100.00 
A2 
986,827 
   
4.600%, 1/01/26 
     
290 
 
Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
251,305 
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32 
     
490 
 
Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/18 at 100.00 
N/R 
488,677 
   
Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 
     
2,175 
 
Mohave County, Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2004, 5.250%, 7/01/19 – 
7/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
2,321,551 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
640 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
506,778 
   
2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31 
     
425 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
354,803 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32 
     
160 
 
Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
127,526 
   
Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31 
     
1,250 
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract 
No Opt. Call 
BBB– 
1,252,038 
   
Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured 
     
250 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 
2/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
252,178 
   
2010A, 5.375%, 8/01/39 
     
1,130 
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue 
7/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,168,917 
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
2,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
2,129,859 
   
Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36 
     
665 
 
Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
562,198 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32 
     
 
 
32 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 

           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) 
     
$ 1,250 
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Arizona, Restricted General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
A1 
$ 1,320,338 
   
2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24 
     
638 
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
524,991 
   
2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30 
     
425 
 
Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
334,322 
   
Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31 
     
16,064 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
15,847,041 
   
Transportation – 6.1% (4.3% of Total Investments) 
     
   
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, 
     
   
Series 2002B: 
     
300 
 
5.750%, 7/01/16 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
7/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
309,456 
2,300 
 
5.250%, 7/01/21 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
7/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,329,255 
2,600 
 
Total Transportation 
   
2,638,711 
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 4.8% (3.4% of Total Investments) (5) 
     
1,575 
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210, Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA+ (5) 
1,770,568 
   
Series 2004A, 5.000%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AGM Insured 
     
270 
 
Maricopa County, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sun Health Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 
4/15 at 100.00 
N/R (5) 
311,791 
   
4/01/16 (Pre-refunded 4/01/15) 
     
1,845 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
2,082,359 
   
Utilities – 15.5% (11.1% of Total Investments) 
     
1,200 
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding 
6/20 at 100.00 
A1 
1,236,348 
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 
     
1,250 
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Arizona Public Service 
11/12 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,253,563 
   
Company – Palo Verde Project, Series 2002A, 5.050%, 5/01/29 – AMBAC Insured 
     
665 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power 
1/15 at 100.00 
BBB– 
673,858 
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29 
     
1,660 
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005RR, 5.000%, 7/01/26 – 
7/15 at 100.00 
A3 
1,666,491 
   
SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
775 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/18 at 100.00 
Aa1 
910,594 
   
Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 17.121%, 1/01/38 (IF) (6) 
     
1,165 
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc 
No Opt. Call 
A
1,006,746 
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
6,715 
 
Total Utilities 
   
6,747,600 
   
Water and Sewer – 15.3% (10.9% of Total Investments) 
     
955 
 
Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/39 
7/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
975,915 
405 
 
Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
416,150 
   
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Wastewater System Revenue 
11/11 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,002,820 
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 7/01/21 – FGIC Insured 
     
2,000 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
2,070,459 
   
2002, 5.000%, 7/01/18 – FGIC Insured 
     
750 
 
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 
7/18 at 100.00 
Baa2 
752,843 
   
6.000%, 7/01/38 
     
 
 
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Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 (continued) 
NXE 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Water and Sewer (continued) 
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: 
     
$ 425 
 
4.700%, 4/01/22 
4/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
$ 428,698 
490 
 
4.900%, 4/01/32 
4/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
454,475 
615 
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & 
12/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
549,767 
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
6,640 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
6,651,127 
$ 61,094 
 
Total Investments (cost $60,309,923) – 140.6% 
   
61,122,292 
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (47.9)% (7) 
   
(20,846,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 7.3% 
   
3,198,173 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 43,474,465 
 
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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.
(4)
 
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.
(5)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(7)
 
MuniFund Term Preferred shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 34.1%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
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Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund 
     
NTX 
Portfolio of Investments 
     
   
August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
 
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Consumer Staples – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 2,235 
 
Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, 
5/12 at 100.00 
BBB 
$ 2,084,450 
   
Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33 
     
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 10.0% (6.7% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Hale Center Education Facilities Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Wayland Baptist University 
3/21 at 100.00 
A– 
973,050 
   
Project, Improvement and Refunding Series 2010, 5.000%, 3/01/35 
     
2,000 
 
Laredo Community College District, Wells County, Texas, Combined Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 
8/20 at 100.00 
AA+ 
2,088,920 
   
2010, 5.250%, 8/01/35 – AGM Insured 
     
   
Red River Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Hockaday School, Series 2005: 
     
1,170 
 
5.000%, 5/15/27 
5/15 at 100.00 
AA 
1,210,061 
1,230 
 
5.000%, 5/15/28 
5/15 at 100.00 
AA 
1,268,265 
1,290 
 
5.000%, 5/15/29 
5/15 at 100.00 
AA 
1,325,217 
   
Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Texas Southern University Financing System, 
     
   
Series 2003: 
     
1,710 
 
5.000%, 5/01/18 – FGIC Insured 
5/13 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,715,301 
1,795 
 
5.000%, 5/01/19 – FGIC Insured 
5/13 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,796,005 
1,885 
 
5.000%, 5/01/20 – FGIC Insured 
5/13 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,862,700 
1,665 
 
Texas State University System, Financing Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 3/15/24 – 
9/14 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,808,623 
   
AGM Insured 
     
70 
 
Texas State University System, Financing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 
3/12 at 100.00 
AA+ 
71,536 
   
3/15/20 – AGM Insured 
     
13,815 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
14,119,678 
   
Energy – 2.0% (1.3% of Total Investments) 
     
3,000 
 
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, Texas, Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Valero Energy 
10/11 at 100.00 
BBB 
2,838,750 
   
Corporation Project, Series 1998, 5.600%, 4/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
   
Health Care – 14.0% (9.4% of Total Investments) 
     
   
Brazoria County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Brazosport 
     
   
Memorial Hospital, Series 2004: 
     
1,745 
 
5.250%, 7/01/20 – RAAI Insured 
7/14 at 100.00 
BBB– 
1,730,290 
1,835 
 
5.250%, 7/01/21 – RAAI Insured 
7/14 at 100.00 
BBB– 
1,788,152 
1,350 
 
Harrison County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 
7/20 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,247,549 
   
Good Shepherd Health System, Refunding Series 2010, 5.250%, 7/01/28 
     
2,000 
 
North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, 
8/19 at 100.00 
Aa3 
2,102,760 
   
Children’s Medical Center Dallas Project, Series 2009, 5.750%, 8/15/39 
     
   
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, 
     
   
Series 2004: 
     
2,000 
 
5.875%, 12/01/24 
12/13 at 100.00 
A
2,041,880 
1,000 
 
6.000%, 12/01/34 
12/13 at 100.00 
A
1,008,870 
2,500 
 
Tarrant County Cultural & Educational Facilities Financing Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, 
11/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,453,300 
   
Texas Health Resources, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 11/15/42 
     
1,250 
 
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue 
8/20 at 100.00 
A1 
1,250,850 
   
Bonds, Scott & White HealthCare Project, Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/15/40 
     
2,000 
 
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding 
1/19 at 100.00 
AA+ 
2,151,000 
   
Bonds, Christus Health, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/37 – AGC Insured 
     
1,720 
 
Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, East Texas 
11/17 at 100.00 
Baa2 
1,472,234 
   
Medical Center Regional Healthcare System, Series 2007A, 5.375%, 11/01/37 
     
700 
 
Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mother Frances 
7/17 at 100.00 
Baa1 
610,260 
   
Hospital Regional Healthcare Center, Series 2007B, 5.000%, 7/01/37 
     
2,250 
 
Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mother Frances 
7/17 at 100.00 
Baa1 
2,020,838 
   
Hospital Regional Healthcare Center, Series 2007, 5.000%, 7/01/33 
     
20,350 
 
Total Health Care 
   
19,877,983 
 
 
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Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (continued) 
NTX 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Housing/Multifamily – 1.7% (1.2% of Total Investments) 
     
   
Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, Insured Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 
     
   
Waters at Northern Hills Apartments Project, Series 2001A: 
     
$ 2,000 
 
6.000%, 8/01/31 – NPFG Insured 
2/12 at 102.00 
Baa1 
$ 1,780,840 
750 
 
6.050%, 8/01/36 – NPFG Insured 
2/12 at 102.00 
Baa1 
655,388 
2,750 
 
Total Housing/Multifamily 
   
2,436,228 
   
Housing/Single Family – 2.6% (1.7% of Total Investments) 
     
1,247 
 
El Paso Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, GNMA Collateralized Single Family Mortgage Revenue 
10/11 at 106.75 
AA+ 
1,313,471 
   
Bonds, Series 2001A-3, 6.180%, 4/01/33 
     
2,325 
 
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2002B, 
3/12 at 100.00 
AA+ 
2,331,371 
   
5.550%, 9/01/33 – NPFG Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
3,572 
 
Total Housing/Single Family 
   
3,644,842 
   
Long-Term Care – 1.1% (0.7% of Total Investments) 
     
   
Bexar County, Texas, Health Facilities Development Corporation Revenue Bonds, Army Retirement 
     
   
Residence, Series 2007: 
     
1,000 
 
5.000%, 7/01/27 
7/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
959,770 
600 
 
5.000%, 7/01/37 
7/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
536,088 
1,600 
 
Total Long-Term Care 
   
1,495,858 
   
Materials – 2.1% (1.4% of Total Investments) 
     
3,000 
 
Cass County Industrial Development Corporation, Texas, Environmental Improvement Revenue 
9/11 at 100.50 
BBB 
3,021,210 
   
Bonds, International Paper Company, Series 2000A, 6.600%, 3/15/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
   
Tax Obligation/General – 42.4% (28.5% of Total Investments) 
     
1,260 
 
Bexar County, Texas, Combined Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2004, 
6/14 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,367,755 
   
5.000%, 6/15/19 
     
2,000 
 
Borger Independent School District, Hutchison County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
2/16 at 100.00 
AAA 
2,078,780 
   
2006, 5.000%, 2/15/36 
     
400 
 
Calallen Independent School District, Nueces County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School 
2/18 at 100.00 
AAA 
416,432 
   
Building Series 2008, 5.000%, 2/15/38 
     
1,190 
 
Canutillo Independent School District, El Paso County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
8/15 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,329,290 
   
2006A, 5.000%, 8/15/22 
     
325 
 
Copperas Cove, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2003, 5.000%, 8/15/23 – NPFG Insured 
8/12 at 100.00 
AA– 
335,949 
2,305 
 
Corpus Christi, Texas, Combination Tax and Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Certificates 
9/12 at 100.00 
AA+ 
2,396,716 
   
of Obligation, Series 2002, 5.500%, 9/01/21 – AGM Insured 
     
1,750 
 
El Paso County, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001, 5.000%, 2/15/21 – AGM Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
2,090,988 
   
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 25, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005: 
     
1,330 
 
5.000%, 10/01/26 – FGIC Insured 
10/12 at 100.00 
A– 
1,340,401 
1,320 
 
5.000%, 10/01/27 – FGIC Insured 
10/12 at 100.00 
A– 
1,328,659 
3,615 
 
Frisco, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 2/15/26 – FGIC Insured 
2/16 at 100.00 
Aa1 
3,871,520 
8,500 
 
Grand Prairie Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, 
8/18 at 22.64 
AA 
1,344,700 
   
Capital Appreciation Refunding Series 2009, 0.000%, 8/15/39 
     
   
Houston Community College System, Texas, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003: 
     
2,500 
 
5.000%, 2/15/20 – AMBAC Insured 
2/13 at 100.00 
AA+ 
2,631,250 
2,235 
 
5.000%, 2/15/21 – AMBAC Insured 
2/13 at 100.00 
AA+ 
2,349,678 
5,000 
 
Houston, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005E, 5.000%, 3/01/23 – AMBAC Insured 
3/15 at 100.00 
AA 
5,371,900 
100 
 
Judson Independent School District, Bexar County, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 
11/11 at 100.00 
Aa2 
100,375 
   
Series 2002, 5.250%, 2/01/21 
     
4,900 
 
Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation 
8/14 at 17.78 
AAA 
745,094 
   
Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 8/15/45 
     
1,000 
 
Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation 
8/17 at 33.01 
AAA 
244,250 
   
Bonds, Series 2008, 0.000%, 8/15/36 
     
 
 
36 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/General (continued) 
     
$ 365 
 
Lone Star College System, Harris and Montgomery Counties, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, 
8/19 at 100.00 
AAA 
$ 396,518 
   
Series 2009, 5.000%, 8/15/34 
     
1,750 
 
Martin County Hospital District, Texas, Combination Limited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 
4/21 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,815,870 
   
2011A, 7.250%, 4/01/36 
     
1,010 
 
Mercedes Independent School District, Hidalgo County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
8/15 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,128,221 
   
2005, 5.000%, 8/15/23 
     
5,515 
 
Midlothian Independent School District, Ellis County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
2/15 at 100.00 
Aaa 
5,693,962 
   
2005, 5.000%, 2/15/34 
     
1,500 
 
Montgomery County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2008B, 5.250%, 3/01/32 
3/19 at 100.00 
AA 
1,646,430 
2,000 
 
Plano Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
2/18 at 100.00 
Aaa 
2,150,980 
   
2008A, 5.250%, 2/15/34 
     
1,425 
 
Port of Houston Authority, Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010E, 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
433,799 
   
0.000%, 10/01/35 
     
   
Roma Independent School District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005: 
     
1,110 
 
5.000%, 8/15/22 
8/15 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,239,926 
1,165 
 
5.000%, 8/15/23 – AGM Insured 
8/15 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,301,363 
1,250 
 
Southside Independent School District, Bexar County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
8/14 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,367,075 
   
2004A, 5.000%, 8/15/22 
     
1,140 
 
Sunnyvale School District, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 2/15/25 
2/14 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,235,623 
5,000 
 
Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Series 2006A, 
4/17 at 100.00 
Aaa 
5,269,550 
   
5.000%, 4/01/33 (UB) 
     
1,000 
 
Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, Series 2008, 
4/18 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,076,830 
   
5.000%, 4/01/30 (UB) 
     
1,110 
 
Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Water Utility, Series 2001, 5.250%, 8/01/23 
11/11 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,114,029 
3,025 
 
Victoria Independent School District, Victoria County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
2/17 at 100.00 
AAA 
3,207,650 
   
2007, 5.000%, 2/15/32 
     
   
West Texas Independent School District, McLennan and Hill Counties, General Obligation 
     
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 1998: 
     
1,000 
 
0.000%, 8/15/22 
8/13 at 61.20 
AAA 
571,530 
1,000 
 
0.000%, 8/15/24 
8/13 at 54.88 
AAA 
508,810 
   
White Settlement Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, 
     
   
Series 2006: 
     
1,500 
 
0.000%, 8/15/43 
8/15 at 23.12 
AAA 
283,035 
1,500 
 
0.000%, 8/15/44 
8/15 at 21.88 
AAA 
267,660 
425 
 
0.000%, 8/15/45 
8/15 at 20.76 
AAA 
71,910 
73,520 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
60,124,508 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 11.3% (7.6% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Bexar County, Texas, Venue Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010, 5.250%, 8/15/38 – 
8/19 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,033,380 
   
AGM Insured 
     
7,940 
 
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Refunding Series 2007, 
12/16 at 100.00 
AA+ 
8,226,555 
   
5.000%, 12/01/36 – AMBAC Insured 
     
   
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H: 
     
1,720 
 
0.000%, 11/15/34 – NPFG Insured 
11/31 at 83.17 
Baa1 
301,258 
930 
 
0.000%, 11/15/36 – NPFG Insured 
11/31 at 73.51 
Baa1 
139,500 
3,265 
 
0.000%, 11/15/38 – NPFG Insured 
11/31 at 64.91 
Baa1 
421,316 
   
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001G: 
     
2,250 
 
5.250%, 11/15/22 – NPFG Insured 
11/11 at 100.00 
Baa1 
2,087,528 
2,475 
 
0.000%, 11/15/41 – NPFG Insured 
11/31 at 53.78 
Baa1 
287,966 
1,470 
 
Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment 
No Opt. Call 
A2 
402,030 
   
Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/32 – AMBAC Insured 
     
 
 
Nuveen Investments 37
 
 
 

 
   
 
Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (continued) 
NTX 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited (continued) 
     
$ 2,000 
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 
9/21 at 100.00 
AA 
$ 2,155,460 
   
5.500%, 9/01/41 
     
1,000 
 
Uptown Development Authority, Houston, Texas, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure 
9/19 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,022,060 
   
Improvement Facilities, Series 2009, 5.500%, 9/01/29 
     
24,050 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
16,077,053 
   
Transportation – 12.1% (8.1% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Austin, Texas, Airport System Prior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.250%, 11/15/16 – 
11/13 at 100.00 
A
1,080,690 
   
NPFG Insured 
     
   
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2010: 
     
2,945 
 
0.000%, 1/01/36 
No Opt. Call 
BBB– 
588,264 
2,205 
 
0.000%, 1/01/37 
No Opt. Call 
BBB– 
409,226 
2,000 
 
0.000%, 1/01/38 
No Opt. Call 
BBB– 
346,420 
3,260 
 
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Travis and Williamson Counties, Toll Road Revenue 
1/15 at 100.00 
BBB 
3,257,164 
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 1/01/22 – FGIC Insured 
     
2,600 
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, 
11/11 at 100.00 
CCC+ 
1,929,668 
   
American Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.375%, 5/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,000 
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, Texas, Joint Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 
11/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,013,510 
   
5.000%, 11/01/42 
     
500 
 
Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A, 5.625%, 7/01/30 – 
1/12 at 100.00 
AA+ 
500,250 
   
AGM Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
3,000 
 
Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 
11/20 at 100.00 
BBB– 
2,829,180 
   
Southwest Airlines Company, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/40 
     
395 
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, 
1/18 at 100.00 
A2 
405,385 
   
5.750%, 1/01/40 
     
   
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008B: 
     
325 
 
5.750%, 1/01/40 
1/18 at 100.00 
A2 
333,544 
225 
 
5.750%, 1/01/40 – NPFG Insured 
1/18 at 100.00 
A2 
230,915 
2,500 
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008D, 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
571,200 
   
0.000%, 1/01/36 – AGC Insured 
     
950 
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F, 
1/18 at 100.00 
A3 
950,162 
   
5.750%, 1/01/38 
     
   
North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2009A: 
     
100 
 
6.100%, 1/01/28 
1/19 at 100.00 
A2 
109,013 
2,000 
 
6.250%, 1/01/39 
1/19 at 100.00 
A2 
2,139,720 
1,250 
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 
8/12 at 37.09 
BBB+ 
422,738 
   
2002A, 0.000%, 8/15/29 – AMBAC Insured 
     
26,255 
 
Total Transportation 
   
17,117,049 
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 16.2% (10.9% of Total Investments) (4) 
     
295 
 
Coppell Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School Building and 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
288,843 
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 1992, 0.000%, 8/15/14 – NPFG Insured (ETM) 
     
950 
 
Copperas Cove, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2003, 5.000%, 8/15/23 (Pre-refunded 
8/12 at 100.00 
BBB (4) 
993,368 
   
8/15/12) – NPFG Insured 
     
2,595 
 
Denton County, Texas, Permanent Improvement General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
2,700,253 
   
7/15/25 (Pre-refunded 7/15/12) 
     
1,000 
 
Mansfield Independent School District, Tarrant County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
2/14 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,105,540 
   
2004, 5.000%, 2/15/20 (Pre-refunded 2/15/14) 
     
1,000 
 
North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
Aaa 
1,247,320 
   
Presbyterian Healthcare System, Series 1996B, 5.750%, 6/01/26 – NPFG Insured (ETM) 
     
2,500 
 
Retama Development Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Retama Park 
12/17 at 100.00 
Aaa 
3,597,925 
   
Racetrack, Series 1993, 8.750%, 12/15/18 (Pre-refunded 12/15/17) 
     
 
 
38 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
U.S. Guaranteed (4) (continued) 
     
$ 1,750 
 
San Antonio, Texas, Electric and Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 
2/12 at 100.00 
AA+ (4) 
$ 1,787,433 
   
2/01/20 (Pre-refunded 2/01/12) 
     
1,440 
 
South Texas Community College District, Hidalgo and Starr Counties, Texas, General Obligation 
8/12 at 100.00 
Aa2 (4) 
1,510,747 
   
Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 8/15/17 (Pre-refunded 8/15/12) – AMBAC Insured 
     
1,930 
 
Texas State University System, Financing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 3/15/20 
3/12 at 100.00 
AA+ (4) 
1,977,690 
   
(Pre-refunded 3/15/12) – AGM Insured 
     
1,500 
 
Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Public Finance Authority, Series 2002, 5.000%, 
10/12 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,577,790 
   
10/01/18 (Pre-refunded 10/01/12) 
     
1,000 
 
Tyler Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Mother Frances 
7/12 at 100.00 
Baa1 (4) 
1,047,530 
   
Hospital Regional Healthcare Center, Series 2001, 6.000%, 7/01/31 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) 
     
5,000 
 
University of North Texas, Financing System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 4/15/24 
4/12 at 100.00 
AA+ (4) 
5,151,000 
   
(Pre-refunded 4/15/12) – AGM Insured 
     
20,960 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
22,985,439 
   
Utilities – 16.5% (11.1% of Total Investments) 
     
2,560 
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric 
4/13 at 101.00 
Ca 
769,920 
   
Company, Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
2,400 
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Reliant Energy Inc., Series 1999A, 
10/11 at 100.00 
BBB– 
2,402,304 
   
5.375%, 4/01/19 
     
5,000 
 
Brownsville, Texas, Utility System Priority Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 9/01/27 – 
9/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
5,159,800 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
2,000 
 
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 5.000%, 7/01/34 
7/17 at 100.00 
A+ 
2,055,340 
3,000 
 
Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 5/15/40 
5/20 at 100.00 
A1 
3,058,110 
2,000 
 
Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 5.750%, 5/15/37 
5/15 at 100.00 
A1 
2,077,040 
1,000 
 
Matagorda County Navigation District 1, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Reliant Energy Inc., Series 
11/11 at 100.00 
BBB– 
999,990 
   
1999B, 5.950%, 5/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,500 
 
Matagorda County Navigation District Number One, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding 
7/19 at 102.00 
BBB 
1,612,485 
   
Bonds, Central Power and Light Company Project, Series 2009A, 6.300%, 11/01/29 
     
   
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Senior 
     
   
Lien Series 2008D: 
     
1,500 
 
5.625%, 12/15/17 
No Opt. Call 
A
1,597,530 
2,000 
 
6.250%, 12/15/26 
No Opt. Call 
A
2,042,300 
   
Texas Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Transmission Refunding Series 2010: 
     
640 
 
5.000%, 9/01/34 
9/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
663,706 
1,000 
 
5.000%, 9/01/40 
9/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,028,840 
24,600 
 
Total Utilities 
   
23,467,365 
   
Water and Sewer – 15.5% (10.4% of Total Investments) 
     
2,500 
 
Bexar Metropolitan Water District, Texas, Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 
5/20 at 100.00 
A1 
2,651,225 
   
2010, 5.875%, 5/01/40 
     
   
Coastal Water Authority, Texas, Contract Revenue Bonds, Houston Water Projects, Series 2004: 
     
1,005 
 
5.000%, 12/15/20 – FGIC Insured 
12/14 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,058,265 
1,030 
 
5.000%, 12/15/21 – FGIC Insured 
12/14 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,078,698 
1,000 
 
El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008C, 5.375%, 3/01/29 
3/18 at 100.00 
AA 
1,085,460 
3,000 
 
Houston, Texas, First Lien Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.250%, 
5/14 at 100.00 
AA 
3,269,970 
   
5/15/23 – FGIC Insured 
     
3,500 
 
Houston, Texas, Junior Lien Water and Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 
12/11 at 100.00 
AA+ 
3,542,839 
   
5.500%, 12/01/17 – AGM Insured 
     
   
Irving, Texas, Subordinate Lien Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004: 
     
1,680 
 
5.000%, 8/15/22 – AMBAC Insured 
8/14 at 100.00 
Aa1 
1,829,233 
1,760 
 
5.000%, 8/15/23 – AMBAC Insured 
8/14 at 100.00 
Aa1 
1,916,340 
 
 
Nuveen Investments 39
 
 
 

 

   
 
Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (continued) 
NTX 
Portfolio of Investments August 31, 2011 (Unaudited) 
 
           
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Water and Sewer (continued) 
     
$ 4,000 
 
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 
3/20 at 100.00 
AA– 
$ 4,185,519 
   
5.250%, 3/01/40 
     
1,260 
 
Rowlett, Rockwall and Dallas Counties, Texas, Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, 
3/14 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,318,400 
   
Series 2004A, 5.000%, 3/01/22 – NPFG Insured 
     
20,735 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
21,935,949 
$ 240,442 
 
Total Investments (cost $205,862,861) – 149.0% 
   
211,226,362 
   
Floating Rate Obligations – (2.8)% 
   
(3,960,000) 
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (50.0)% (5) 
   
(70,920,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.8% 
   
5,419,074 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 141,765,436 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s 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.
(4)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(5)
 
MuniFund Term Preferred shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 33.6%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. See Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, Inverse Floating Rate Securities for more information.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
40 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 
 
                             
Statement of 
                           
Assets & Liabilities
                   
             
August 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
       
                       
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Assets 
                           
Investments, at value (cost $83,837,864, $31,983,575, 
                           
$52,462,074, $60,309,923 and $205,862,861, respectively) 
$ 87,744,251     $ 32,563,062     $ 53,458,603     $ 61,122,292     $ 211,226,362  
Cash 
  2,129,512       84,504       44,311             2,394,495  
Receivables: 
                                     
Interest 
  928,004       349,040       636,585       633,291       2,777,598  
Investments sold 
                    2,490,493       115,407  
Deferred offering costs 
  96,821       406,603       505,357       604,649       1,199,726  
Other assets 
  12,833       3,965       11,169       11,162       30,682  
      Total assets 
  90,911,421       33,407,174       54,656,025       64,861,887       217,744,270  
Liabilities 
                                     
Cash overdraft 
                    8,603        
Floating rate obligations 
                          3,960,000  
Payables: 
                                     
Common share dividends 
  264,007       97,726       159,482       192,619       611,415  
Interest 
  32,756       18,962       31,988       50,378       135,930  
Offering costs 
  98,359       175,952       182,521       223,158       170,448  
MuniFund Term Preferred (MTP) Shares, at 
                                     
liquidation value 
        11,100,000       18,725,000       20,846,000       70,920,000  
Variable MuniFund Term Preferred (VMTP) Shares, at 
                                     
liquidation value 
  28,000,000                          
Accrued expenses: 
                                     
Management fees 
  49,344       17,617       27,282       35,548       114,556  
Other 
  40,297       22,649       29,475       31,116       66,485  
   Total liabilities 
  28,484,763       11,432,906       19,155,748       21,387,422       75,978,834  
Net assets applicable to Common shares 
$ 62,426,658     $ 21,974,268     $ 35,500,277     $ 43,474,465     $ 141,765,436  
Common shares outstanding 
  4,470,695       1,548,312       2,439,551       3,066,030       9,569,068  
Net asset value per Common share outstanding (net assets 
                                     
applicable to Common shares, divided by Common 
                                     
shares outstanding) 
$ 13.96     $ 14.19     $ 14.55     $ 14.18     $ 14.81  
Net assets applicable to Common shares consist of: 
                                     
Common shares, $.01 par value per share 
$ 44,707     $ 15,483     $ 24,396     $ 30,660     $ 95,691  
Paid-in surplus 
  61,888,522       21,878,468       34,533,508       43,232,739       135,608,172  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income 
  1,259,202       175,299       294,446       367,184       1,427,575  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) 
  (4,672,160 )      (674,469 )      (348,602 )      (968,487 )      (729,503 ) 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 
  3,906,387       579,487       996,529       812,369       5,363,501  
Net assets applicable to Common shares 
$ 62,426,658     $ 21,974,268     $ 35,500,277     $ 43,474,465     $ 141,765,436  
Authorized shares: 
                                     
Common 
  200,000,000    
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares (ARPS) 
  1,000,000    
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
MTP 
     
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
VMTP 
Unlimited
                         
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
Nuveen Investments 41
 
 
 

 
 
           
Statement of 
         
Operations 
       
     
Six Months ended August 31, 2011 
     
(Unaudited) 
   
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Investment Income 
$ 2,248,132     $ 818,857     $ 1,360,721     $ 1,623,896     $ 5,370,869  
Expenses 
                                     
Management fees 
  286,416       101,983       172,614       206,502       666,657  
Auction fees 
  12,656                          
Dividend disbursing agent fees 
  5,041                   6,712        
Shareholders’ servicing agent fees 
                                     
and expenses 
  1,630       11,074       8,325       9,753       14,231  
Interest expense and amortization 
                                     
of offering costs 
  35,935       161,884       252,343       371,010       959,991  
Custodian’s fees and expenses 
  10,036       5,628       8,514       8,287       22,577  
Directors’/Trustees’ fees and expenses 
  1,026       405       672       778       2,630  
Professional fees 
  18,780       19,122       18,703       7,361       15,128  
Shareholders’ reports – printing and 
                                     
mailing expenses 
  5,221       4,538       11,188       5,200       9,547  
Stock exchange listing fees 
  4,461       98       12,172       7,875       16,055  
Investor relations expense 
  3,514       1,502       2,391       2,771       8,627  
Other expenses 
  10,795       20,630       10,233       10,867       17,869  
Total expenses before custodian fee 
                                     
credit and expense reimbursement 
  395,511       326,864       497,155       637,116       1,733,312  
Custodian fee credit 
  (424 )      (143 )      (209 )      (365 )      (670 ) 
Expense reimbursement 
              (16,009 )             
Net expenses 
  395,087       326,721       480,937       636,751       1,732,642  
Net investment income (loss) 
  1,853,045       492,136       879,784       987,145       3,638,227  
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 
                                     
Net realized gain (loss) from investments 
  87,348       29,781       252,615       110,226       8,657  
Change in net unrealized appreciation 
                                     
(depreciation) of investments 
  2,945,968       1,421,729       1,496,822       2,285,007       7,104,666  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 
  3,033,316       1,451,510       1,749,437       2,395,233       7,113,323  
Distributions to Auction Rate 
                                     
Preferred Shareholders 
                                     
From net investment income 
  (39,286 )                  (5,491 )       
Decrease in net assets applicable to 
                                     
Common shares from distributions to 
                                     
Auction Rate Preferred shareholders 
  (39,286 )                  (5,491 )       
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                     
applicable to Common shares 
                                     
from operations 
$ 4,847,075     $ 1,943,646     $ 2,629,221     $ 3,376,887     $ 10,751,550  
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
42 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
                                   
Statement of
                               
Changes in Net Assets(Unaudited)
 
       
       
Arizona
               
Arizona
       
       
Premium Income (NAZ)
               
Dividend Advantage (NFZ)
       
 
Six Months
   
Seven Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Seven Months
   
Year
 
 
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
 
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
   
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
 
Operations 
                                 
Net investment income (loss) 
$ 1,853,045     $ 2,184,168     $ 3,766,020     $ 492,136     $ 679,295     $ 1,318,611  
Net realized gain (loss) 
                                             
from investments 
  87,348       70,746       211,410       29,781       70,054       3,081  
Change in net unrealized 
                                             
appreciation (depreciation) 
                                             
of investments 
  2,945,968       (3,534,279 )      4,067,325       1,421,729       (1,397,076 )      2,172,884  
Distributions to Auction Rate 
                                             
Preferred Shareholders: 
                                             
From net investment income 
  (39,286 )      (67,929 )      (115,298 )            (12,050 )      (44,516 ) 
From accumulated net realized gains 
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                             
applicable to Common shares 
                                             
from operations 
  4,847,075       (1,347,294 )      7,929,457       1,943,646       (659,777 )      3,450,060  
Distributions to Common Shareholders 
                                             
From net investment income 
  (1,676,511 )      (1,955,790 )      (3,146,573 )      (599,196 )      (699,030 )      (1,070,455 ) 
From accumulated net realized gains 
                                 
Decrease in net assets applicable to 
                                             
Common shares from distributions 
                                             
to Common shareholders 
  (1,676,511 )      (1,955,790 )      (3,146,573 )      (599,196 )      (699,030 )      (1,070,455 ) 
Capital Share Transactions 
                                             
Net proceeds from Common shares 
                                             
issued to shareholders due to 
                                             
reinvestment of distributions 
        10,632       10,931             4,230        
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                             
applicable to Common shares 
                                             
from capital share transactions 
        10,632       10,931             4,230        
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                             
applicable to Common shares 
  3,170,564       (3,292,452 )      4,793,815       1,344,450       (1,354,577 )      2,379,605  
Net assets applicable to Common 
                                             
shares at the beginning of period 
  59,256,094       62,548,546       57,754,731       20,629,818       21,984,395       19,604,790  
Net assets applicable to Common 
                                             
shares at the end of period 
$ 62,426,658     $ 59,256,094     $ 62,548,546     $ 21,974,268     $ 20,629,818     $ 21,984,395  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) 
                                             
net investment income 
                                             
at the end of period 
$ 1,259,202     $ 1,121,954     $ 961,516     $ 175,299     $ 282,359     $ 278,947  
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
Nuveen Investments 43
 
 
 

 

                                   
Statement of 
                                 
Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (continued)
                   
       
Arizona
               
Arizona
       
    Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR)       Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE)  
 
Six Months
   
Seven Months
   
Year
   
Six Months
   
Seven Months
   
Year
 
 
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
 
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
   
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
 
Operations 
                                 
Net investment income (loss) 
$ 879,784     $ 1,087,152     $ 2,199,716     $ 987,145     $ 1,453,852     $ 2,646,131  
Net realized gain (loss) 
                                             
from investments 
  252,615       55,036       15,295       110,226       190,001       103,076  
Change in net unrealized 
                                             
appreciation (depreciation) 
                                             
of investments 
  1,496,822       (1,860,579 )      2,615,288       2,285,007       (2,270,250 )      3,715,857  
Distributions to Auction Rate 
                                             
Preferred Shareholders: 
                                             
From net investment income 
        (18,967 )      (69,894 )      (5,491 )      (45,179 )      (76,983 ) 
From accumulated net realized gains 
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                             
applicable to Common shares 
                                             
from operations 
  2,629,221       (737,358 )      4,760,405       3,376,887       (671,576 )      6,388,081  
Distributions to Common Shareholders 
                                             
From net investment income 
  (980,699 )      (1,144,149 )      (1,856,497 )      (1,158,959 )      (1,352,119 )      (2,236,669 ) 
From accumulated net realized gains 
                                 
Decrease in net assets applicable to 
                                             
Common shares from distributions 
                                             
to Common shareholders 
  (980,699 )      (1,144,149 )      (1,856,497 )      (1,158,959 )      (1,352,119 )      (2,236,669 ) 
Capital Share Transactions 
                                             
Net proceeds from Common shares 
                                             
issued to shareholders due to 
                                             
reinvestment of distributions 
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                             
applicable to Common shares 
                                             
from capital share transactions 
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                                             
applicable to Common shares 
  1,648,522       (1,881,507 )      2,903,908       2,217,928       (2,023,695 )      4,151,412  
Net assets applicable to Common 
                                             
shares at the beginning of period 
  33,851,755       35,733,262       32,829,354       41,256,537       43,280,232       39,128,820  
Net assets applicable to Common 
                                             
shares at the end of period 
$ 35,500,277     $ 33,851,755     $ 35,733,262     $ 43,474,465     $ 41,256,537     $ 43,280,232  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) 
                                             
net investment income 
                                             
at the end of period 
$ 294,446     $ 395,361     $ 427,638     $ 367,184     $ 544,489     $ 487,582  
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
44 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 

                 
       
Texas
       
    Quality Income (NTX)  
 
Six Months
   
Seven Months
   
Year
 
 
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
 
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
 
Operations 
               
Net investment income (loss) 
$ 3,638,227     $ 4,618,090     $ 8,942,581  
Net realized gain (loss) 
                     
from investments 
  8,657       213,495       197,927  
Change in net unrealized 
                     
appreciation (depreciation) 
                     
of investments 
  7,104,666       (8,455,145 )      10,122,568  
Distributions to Auction Rate 
                     
Preferred Shareholders: 
                     
From net investment income 
        (85,730 )      (257,907 ) 
From accumulated net realized gains 
              (19,921 ) 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                     
applicable to Common shares 
                     
from operations 
  10,751,550       (3,709,290 )      18,985,248  
Distributions to Common Shareholders 
                     
From net investment income 
  (4,101,871 )      (4,775,546 )      (7,745,753 ) 
From accumulated net realized gains 
        (63,947 )      (114,136 ) 
Decrease in net assets applicable to 
                     
Common shares from distributions 
                     
to Common shareholders 
  (4,101,871 )      (4,839,493 )      (7,859,889 ) 
Capital Share Transactions 
                     
Net proceeds from Common shares 
                     
issued to shareholders due to 
                     
reinvestment of distributions 
  265,849       318,797       441,175  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                     
applicable to Common shares 
                     
from capital share transactions 
  265,849       318,797       441,175  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 
                     
applicable to Common shares 
  6,915,528       (8,229,986 )      11,566,534  
Net assets applicable to Common 
                     
shares at the beginning of period 
  134,849,908       143,079,894       131,513,360  
Net assets applicable to Common 
                     
shares at the end of period 
$ 141,765,436     $ 134,849,908     $ 143,079,894  
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) 
                     
net investment income 
                     
at the end of period 
$ 1,427,575     $ 1,891,219     $ 2,042,050  
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
Nuveen Investments 45
 
 
 

 

       
Statement of 
     
Cash Flows 
     
 
Six Months ended August 31, 2011 
 
(Unaudited) 
   
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: 
               
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 
               
from Operations 
$ 4,847,075     $ 1,943,646     $ 2,629,221  
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 
  (3,368,523 )      (1,406,867 )      (5,899,537 ) 
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 
  4,260,582       1,180,025       5,940,108  
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net 
  37,371       35,456       22,928  
(Increase) Decrease in: 
                     
Receivable for interest 
  (25,831 )      (9,267 )      (43,204 ) 
Receivable for investments sold 
  30,000             2,520,336  
Other assets 
  (2,625 )      173       (4,800 ) 
Increase (Decrease) in: 
                     
Payable for Auction Rate Preferred Share dividends 
  (966 )             
Payable for interest 
  32,756              
Payable for investments purchased 
              (3,027,216 ) 
Accrued management fees 
  6,588       2,447       5,480  
Accrued other expenses 
  4,203       11,591       12,040  
Net realized (gain) loss from investments 
  (87,348 )      (29,781 )      (252,615 ) 
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments 
  (2,945,968 )      (1,421,729 )      (1,496,822 ) 
Taxes paid on undistributed capital gains 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 
  2,787,314       305,694       405,919  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: 
                     
(Increase) Decrease in: 
                     
Cash equivalents 
               
Deferred offering costs 
  (96,821 )      48,111       60,415  
Increase (Decrease) in: 
                     
Cash overdraft balance 
               
Payable for offering costs 
  98,359       (2,081 )      (27,703 ) 
ARPS noticed for redemption, at liquidation value 
               
MTP Shares, at liquidation value 
               
VMTP Shares, at liquidation value 
  28,000,000              
ARPS, at liquidation value 
  (27,875,000 )             
Cash distributions paid to Common shareholders 
  (1,674,565 )      (598,560 )      (980,527 ) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
  (1,548,027 )      (552,530 )      (947,815 ) 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash 
  1,239,287       (246,836 )      (541,896 ) 
Cash at the beginning of period 
  890,225       331,340       586,207  
Cash at the End of Period 
$ 2,129,512     $ 84,504     $ 44,311  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information 
                     
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consist of reinvestments of Common share distributions as follows:
                 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
 
  $     $     $  
Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs) was as follows: 
                     
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
 
  $     $ 113,773     $ 191,928  
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
 
46 Nuveen Investments
 
 
 

 
 

           
 
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: 
         
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 
         
from Operations 
$ 3,376,887     $ 10,751,550  
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 
  (5,275,313 )      (4,579,425 ) 
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 
  5,315,701       5,480,841  
Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net 
  36,964       (35,191 ) 
(Increase) Decrease in: 
             
Receivable for interest 
  3,065       (102,348 ) 
Receivable for investments sold 
  (2,490,493 )      2,307,144  
Other assets 
  9,293       (7,555 ) 
Increase (Decrease) in: 
             
Payable for Auction Rate Preferred Share dividends 
  (1,682 )       
Payable for interest 
  48,844        
Payable for investments purchased 
        (1,725,080 ) 
Accrued management fees 
  5,876       14,840  
Accrued other expenses 
  (2,637 )      9,008  
Net realized (gain) loss from investments 
  (110,226 )      (8,657 ) 
Change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments 
  (2,285,007 )      (7,104,666 ) 
Taxes paid on undistributed capital gains 
        (19,001 ) 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 
  (1,368,728 )      4,981,460  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: 
             
(Increase) Decrease in: 
             
Cash equivalents 
  18,409,700        
Deferred offering costs 
  40,775       135,990  
Increase (Decrease) in: 
             
Cash overdraft balance 
  8,603        
Payable for offering costs 
  (136,842 )      (33,007 ) 
ARPS noticed for redemption, at liquidation value 
  (18,400,000 )       
MTP Shares, at liquidation value 
  1,800,000        
VMTP Shares, at liquidation value 
         
ARPS, at liquidation value 
         
Cash distributions paid to Common shareholders 
  (1,158,376 )      (3,832,252 ) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
  563,860       (3,729,269 ) 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash 
  (804,868 )      1,252,191  
Cash at the beginning of period 
  804,868       1,142,304  
Cash at the End of Period 
$     $ 2,394,495  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consist of reinvestments of Common share distributions as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
  $     $ 265,849  
Cash paid for interest (excluding amortization of offering costs) was as follows: 
             
 
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
  $ 255,624     $ 824,000  
 
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 
 
Nuveen Investments 47
 
 
 

 

                         
 
Financial 
                   
 
Highlights(Unaudited) 
             
 
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period: 
     
 
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions              
                   
Distributions
   
Distributions
                                           
                   
from Net
   
from
                           
Discount
             
                   
Investment
   
Capital
         
Net
               
from
             
                   
Income to
   
Gains to
         
Investment
   
Capital
         
Common
   
Ending
       
 
Beginning
   
 
   
Net
   
Auction
   
Auction
         
Income
   
Gains
         
Shares
   
Common
       
 
Common
   
Net
   
Realized/
    Rate     Rate           to     to          
Repur-
   
Share
       
 
Share
   
Investment
   
Unrealized
   
Preferred
   
Preferred
         
Common
   
Common
         
chased
    Net    
Ending
 
 
Net Asset
   
Income
    Gain    
Share-
   
Share-
         
Share-
   
Share-
         
and
   
Asset
   
Market
 
 
Value
   
(Loss)
   
 (Loss)
   
holders(a)
    holders(a)    
Total
   
holders
   
holders
    Total    
Retired
   
Value
   
Value
 
Arizona Premium Income (NAZ)
                                                                   
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                                   
2012(f) 
$ 13.25     $ .41     $ .69     $ (.01 )    $     $ 1.09     $ (.38 )    $     $ (.38 )    $     $ 13.96     $ 12.98  
2011(g) 
  13.99       .49       (.77 )      (.02 )            (.30 )      (.44 )            (.44 )            13.25       12.32  
Year Ended 7/31: 
                                                                                             
2010 
  12.92       .84       .96       (.03 )            1.77       (.70 )            (.70 )            13.99       13.34  
2009 
  13.00       .85       (.16 )      (.13 )            .56       (.64 )            (.64 )            12.92       12.29  
2008 
  14.00       .88       (1.05 )      (.22 )            (.39 )      (.61 )            (.61 )            13.00       13.35  
2007 
  14.10       .83       (.10 )      (.22 )            .51       (.61 )            (.61 )            14.00       13.07  
2006 
  14.53       .83       (.39 )      (.18 )            .26       (.69 )            (.69 )            14.10       13.69  
                                                                                               
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ)
                                                                                         
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                                                         
2011(f) 
  13.32       .32       .94                   1.26       (.39 )            (.39 )            14.19       13.01  
2011(g) 
  14.20       .44       (.86 )      (.01 )            (.43 )      (.45 )            (.45 )            13.32       12.14  
Year Ended 7/31: 
                                                                                             
2010 
  12.66       .85       1.41       (.03 )            2.23       (.69 )            (.69 )            14.20       14.19  
2009 
  13.26       .84       (.67 )      (.14 )            .03       (.63 )            (.63 )      *      12.66       12.14  
2008 
  14.48       .91       (1.23 )      (.25 )      *      (.57 )      (.64 )      (.01 )      (.65 )            13.26       13.70  
2007 
  14.77       .91       (.17 )      (.24 )      (.02 )      .48       (.71 )      (.06 )      (.77 )            14.48       13.35  
2006 
  15.37       .93       (.40 )      (.20 )      (.01 )      .32       (.84 )      (.08 )      (.92 )            14.77       15.90  
 
(a)     
The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.
(b)     
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  
            Ratios to Average Net Assets    
Ratios to Average Net Assets
 
            Applicable to Common Shares    
Applicable to Common Shares
 
Total Returns
      Before Reimbursement(c)    
After Reimbursement(c)(d)
 
   
Based
   
Ending
                               
   
on
   
Net
                               
Based
 
Common
   
Assets
         
Net
         
Net
       
on
 
Share Net
   
Applicable
         
Investment
         
Investment
   
Portfolio
 
Market
 
Asset
   
to Common
         
Income
         
Income
   
Turnover
 
Value(b)
 
Value(b)
   
Shares (000)
   
Expenses(e)
   
(Loss)
   
Expenses(e)
   
(Loss)
   
Rate
 
  8.50 %    8.30 %    $ 62,427       1.30 %**      6.08 %**      N/A       N/A       4 % 
  (4.55 )    (2.23 )      59,256       1.19 **      6.11 **      N/A       N/A       5  
  14.47     13.94       62,549       1.21       6.13       N/A       N/A       8  
  (2.61 )    4.73       57,755       1.33       7.01       N/A       N/A       25  
  7.10     (2.87 )      58,097       1.40       6.42       N/A       N/A       21  
  (.22 )    3.62       62,534       1.32       5.81       N/A       N/A       13  
  (5.62 )    1.84       63,024       1.21       5.83       N/A       N/A       22  
                                                           
  10.46     9.58       21,974       3.07 **      4.62 **      3.07 %**      4.62 %**      4  
  (11.47 )    (3.10 )      20,630       2.29 **      5.37 **      2.23 **      5.43 **      5  
  23.34     17.93       21,984       1.35       6.12       1.23       6.23       3  
  (6.12 )    .58       19,605       1.51       6.70       1.30       6.91       6  
  7.72     (4.09 )      20,552       1.58       6.14       1.31       6.42       10  
  (11.63 )    3.24       22,439       1.48       5.74       1.14       6.08       19  
  4.54     2.14       22,862       1.36       5.79       .94       6.21       24  
 
(c)     
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS, MTP Shares and/or VMTP Shares, where applicable.
(d)     
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. As of January 31, 2011, the Adviser is no longer reimbursing Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) for any fees and expenses.
(e)     
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to MTP and VMTP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, both as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, Variable MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively, as follows:

     
Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) 
   
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
   
2012(f) 
  .12 %** 
2011(g) 
   
Year Ended 7/31: 
     
2010 
   
2009 
   
2008 
  .14  
2007 
  .08  
2006 
   
       
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
     
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
     
2012(f) 
  1.52 %** 
2011(g) 
  .96 ** 
Year Ended 7/31: 
     
2010 
   
2009 
   
2008 
  .14  
2007 
  .10  
2006 
   
 
(f)     
For the six months ended August 31, 2011.
(g)     
For the seven months ended February 28, 2011.
*     
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
**     
Annualized.
N/A The Fund does not have a contractual reimbursement agreement with the Adviser.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Financial 
                     
 
Highlights (Unaudited) (continued) 
 
 
               
 
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period: 
     
 
 
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions              
                   
Distributions
   
Distributions
                           
 
             
                   
from Net
   
from
                                           
                   
Investment
   
Capital
                            Discount              
                   
Income
   
Gains
         
Net
               
from
             
 
Beginning
               
to
   
to
         
Investment
   
Capital
         
Common
   
Ending
       
 
Common
         
Net
    Auction     Auction           Income     Gains          
Shares
   
Common
       
 
Share
   
Net
   
Realized/
    Rate     Rate           to     to          
Repur-
   
Share
       
 
Net
   
Investment
   
Unrealized
   
Preferred
   
Preferred
         
Common
   
Common
         
chased
   
Net
   
Ending
 
  Asset    
Income
    Gain    
Share-
   
Share-
          Share-    
Share-
         
and
    Asset    
Market
 
 
Value
   
(Loss)
   
 (Loss)
   
holders(a)
    holders(a)    
Total
   
holders
   
holders
    Total     
Retired
   
Value
   
Value
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR)
                                                             
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                                   
2012(f) 
$ 13.88     $ .36     $ .71     $     $     $ 1.07     $ (.40 )    $     $ (.40 )    $     $ 14.55     $ 13.35  
2011(g) 
  14.65       .45       (.74 )      (.01 )            (.30 )      (.47 )            (.47 )            13.88       12.66  
Year Ended 7/31: 
                                                                                             
2010 
  13.46       .90       1.08       (.03 )            1.95       (.76 )            (.76 )            14.65       13.92  
2009 
  13.66       .93       (.29 )      (.14 )            .50       (.70 )            (.70 )      *      13.46       12.52  
2008 
  14.76       .96       (1.03 )      (.24 )      (.02 )      (.33 )      (.71 )      (.06 )      (.77 )            13.66       14.00  
2007 
  15.00       .97       (.18 )      (.24 )      (.01 )      .54       (.74 )      (.04 )      (.78 )            14.76       15.27  
2006 
  15.56       .96       (.37 )      (.20 )      (.01 )      .38       (.83 )      (.11 )      (.94 )            15.00       15.37  
                                                                                               
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE)
                                                                                 
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                                                         
2012(f) 
  13.46       .32       .78       *            1.10       (.38 )            (.38 )            14.18       12.91  
2011(g) 
  14.12       .47       (.68 )      (.01 )            (.22 )      (.44 )            (.44 )            13.46       12.24  
Year Ended 7/31: 
                                                                                             
2010 
  12.76       .86       1.26       (.03 )            2.09       (.73 )            (.73 )            14.12       13.14  
2009 
  13.07       .88       (.41 )      (.13 )            .34       (.65 )            (.65 )      *      12.76       11.73  
2008 
  14.20       .91       (1.15 )      (.24 )            (.48 )      (.65 )            (.65 )            13.07       13.30  
2007 
  14.32       .90       (.10 )      (.25 )            .55       (.67 )            (.67 )            14.20       13.44  
2006 
  14.62       .88       (.26 )      (.19 )            .43       (.73 )            (.73 )            14.32       13.52  
 
(a)     
The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.
(b)     
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  
               
Ratios to Average Net Assets
   
Ratios to Average Net Assets
       
               
Applicable to Common Shares
   
Applicable to Common Shares
       
Total Returns
         
Before Reimbursement(c)
   
After Reimbursement(c)(d)
       
   
Based
   
Ending
                               
   
on
   
Net
                               
Based
 
Common
   
Assets
         
Net
         
Net
       
on
 
Share Net
   
Applicable
         
Investment
         
Investment
   
Portfolio
 
Market
 
Asset
   
to Common
         
Income
         
Income
   
Turnover
 
Value(b)
 
Value(b)
   
Shares (000)
   
Expenses(e)
   
(Loss)
   
Expenses(e)
   
(Loss)
   
Rate
 
  8.75 %    7.60 %    $ 35,500       2.86 %**      4.97 %**      2.77 %**      5.07 %**      11 % 
  (5.84 )    (1.90 )      33,852       2.22 **      5.18 **      2.06 **      5.34 **      7  
  17.65     14.75       35,733       1.27       6.11       1.07       6.31       4  
  (4.99 )    4.09       32,829       1.40       6.93       1.11       7.22       5  
  (3.16 )    (2.38 )      33,311       1.49       6.32       1.13       6.68       15  
  4.52     3.59       35,976       1.39       5.92       .96       6.35       14  
  .82     2.49       36,465       1.28       5.88       .83       6.33       11  
                                                           
  8.68     8.27       43,474       3.00 **      4.65 **      3.00 **      4.65 **      9  
  (3.63 )    (1.60 )      41,257       1.46 **      5.85 **      1.43 **      5.88 **      6  
  18.58     16.66       43,280       1.22       6.15       1.08       6.29       5  
  (6.18 )    3.08       39,129       1.37       6.97       1.09       7.25       9  
  3.96     (3.48 )      40,081       1.46       6.17       1.08       6.55       16  
  4.21     3.81       43,552       1.36       5.69       .88       6.16       15  
  (1.80 )    3.03       43,913       1.26       5.63       .79       6.11       12  
 
(c)     
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS and/or MTP Shares, where applicable.
(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. As of September 30, 2010, the Adviser is no longer reimbursing Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) for any fees and expenses.
(e)     
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to MTP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, each as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively, as follows:

     
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
   
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
   
2012(f) 
  1.45 %** 
2011(g) 
  .91 ** 
Year Ended 7/31: 
     
2010 
   
2009 
   
2008 
  .15  
2007 
  .10  
2006 
   
       
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
     
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
     
2012(f) 
  1.75 ** 
2011(g) 
  .01 ** 
Year Ended 7/31: 
     
2010 
   
2009 
   
2008 
  .16  
2007 
  .10  
2006 
   
 
(f)     
For the six months ended August 31, 2011.
(g)     
For the seven months ended February 28, 2011.
*     
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
**     
Annualized.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Financial 
                     
 
Highlights (Unaudited) (continued) 
               
 
Selected data for a Common share outstanding throughout each period: 
     
 
  Investment Operations     Less Distributions              
                   
Distributions
   
Distributions
                                           
                   
from Net
   
from
                           
Discount
             
                   
Investment
   
Capital
         
Net
               
from
             
 
Beginning
               
Income to
   
Gains to
         
Investment
   
Capital
         
Common
   
Ending
       
 
Common
         
Net
   
Auction
   
Auction
         
Income
   
Gains
         
Shares
   
Common
       
 
Share
   
Net
   
Realized/
    Rate     Rate           to     to           Repur-    
Share
       
 
Net
   
Investment
   
Unrealized
   
Preferred
   
Preferred
         
Common
   
Common
         
chased
   
Net
   
Ending
 
  Asset    
Income
    Gain    
Share-
   
Share-
         
Share-
   
Share-
         
and
    Asset    
Market
 
 
Value
   
(Loss)
   
 (Loss)
   
holders(a)
    holders(a)    
Total
   
holders
   
holders
    Total    
Retired
   
Value
   
Value
 
Texas Quality Income (NTX)
                                                                   
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                                   
2012(f) 
$ 14.12     $ .38     $ .74     $     $     $ 1.12     $ (.43 )    $     $ (.43 )    $     $ 14.81     $ 15.96  
2011(g) 
  15.01       .48       (.85 )      (.01 )            (.38 )      (.50 )      (.01 )*      (.51 )            14.12       15.19  
Year Ended 7/31: 
                                                                                             
2010 
  13.84       .94       1.08       (.03 )      *      1.99       (.81 )      (.01 )      (.82 )            15.01       16.92  
2009 
  13.98       .94       (.17 )      (.13 )      (.02 )      .62       (.71 )      (.05 )      (.76 )            13.84       14.78  
2008 
  14.87       .94       (.83 )      (.23 )      (.02 )      (.14 )      (.69 )      (.06 )      (.75 )            13.98       12.46  
2007 
  15.06       .95       (.11 )      (.25 )      (.01 )      .58       (.73 )      (.04 )      (.77 )            14.87       13.89  
2006 
  15.46       .96       (.32 )      (.22 )            .42       (.82 )            (.82 )            15.06       14.71  
 
(a)     
The amounts shown are based on Common share equivalents.
(b)     
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  
               
Ratios to Average Net Assets
       
Total Returns
         
Applicable to Common Shares(c)(d)
       
   
Based
   
Ending
                   
   
on
   
Net
                   
Based
 
Common
   
Assets
         
Net
       
on
 
Share Net
   
Applicable
         
Investment
   
Portfolio
 
Market
 
Asset
   
to Common
         
Income
   
Turnover
 
Value(b)
 
Value(b)
   
Shares (000)
   
Expenses(e)
   
(Loss)
   
Rate
 
  8.15 %    8.04 %    $ 141,765       2.50 %**      5.25 %**      2 % 
  (7.15 )    (2.61 )      134,850       1.92 **      5.69 **      10  
  20.92     14.71       143,080       1.19       6.42       6  
  25.98     4.80       131,513       1.27       7.06       10  
  (5.16 )    (1.04 )      132,713       1.26       6.46       8  
  (.52 )    3.82       141,238       1.24       6.24       9  
  (4.03 )    2.77       143,009       1.19       6.31       13  
 
(c)     
Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Auction Rate Preferred shareholders, where applicable; Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to ARPS and/or MTP Shares, where applicable.
(d)     
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)     
The expense ratios reflect, among other things, all interest expense and other costs related to MTP Shares and/or the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, each as described in Footnote 1 – General Information and Significant Accounting Policies, MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Inverse Floating Rate Securities, respectively, as follows:

     
Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
   
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
   
2012(f) 
  1.39 %** 
2011(g) 
  .80 ** 
Year Ended 7/31: 
     
2010 
  .02  
2009 
  .01  
2008 
  .05  
2007 
  .06  
2006 
   
 
(f)     
For the six months ended August 31, 2011.
(g)     
For the seven months ended February 28, 2011.
*     
Rounds to less than $.01 per share.
**     
Annualized.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Financial 
             
 
Highlights (Unaudited) (continued) 
         
 
 
 
   
ARPS at the End of Period
   
MTP Shares at the End of Period (h)
   
VMTP Shares at the End of Period
 
   
Aggregate
               
Aggregate
               
Aggregate
             
   
Amount
   
Liquidation
   
Asset
   
Amount
   
Liquidation
   
Asset
   
Amount
   
Liquidation
   
Asset
 
   
Outstanding
   
Value
   
Coverage
   
Outstanding
   
Value
   
Coverage
   
Outstanding
   
Value
   
Coverage
 
      (000 )   
Per Share
   
Per Share
      (000 )   
Per Share
   
Per Share
      (000 )   
Per Share
   
Per Share
 
Arizona Premium Income (NAZ)
                                               
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                     
2012(f) 
  $     $     $     $     $     $     $ 28,000     $ 100,000     $ 322,952  
2011(g) 
    27,875       25,000       78,144                                        
Year Ended 7/31:
                                                                 
2010 
    27,875       25,000       81,097                                        
2009 
    27,875       25,000       76,798                                        
2008 
    30,000       25,000       73,414                                        
2007 
    30,000       25,000       77,111                                        
2006 
    30,000       25,000       77,520                                        
                                                                         
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ)
                                                         
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                                                 
2012(f) 
                      11,100       10.00       29.80                      
2011(g) 
                      11,100       10.00       28.59                      
Year Ended 7/31:
                                                                 
2010 
    10,600       25,000       76,850                                        
2009 
    10,600       25,000       71,238                                        
2008 
    12,000       25,000       67,817                                        
2007 
    12,000       25,000       71,748                                        
2006 
    12,000       25,000       72,628                                        
 
(f)     
For the six months ended August 31, 2011.
(g)     
For the seven months ended February 28, 2011.
(h)     
The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows:

                 
       
Ending
   
Average
 
       
Market Value
   
Market Value
 
 
Series
   
Per Share
   
Per Share
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
               
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
               
2012(f) 
2015
      9.73       9.78  
2011(g) 
2015
      9.63    
9.83
^
Year Ended 7/31: 
                   
2010 
               
2009 
               
2008 
               
2007 
               
2006 
               
 
^
For the period October 18, 2010 (first issuance date of shares) through February 28, 2011.
 
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ARPS and
 
                                   
MTP Shares at
 
 
ARPS at the End of Period
   
MTP Shares at the End of Period (h)
   
the End of Period
 
 
Aggregate
             
Aggregate
               
Asset Coverage
 
 
Amount
 
Liquidation
   
Asset
   
Amount
   
Liquidation
   
Asset
   
Per $1
 
 
Outstanding
 
Value
   
Coverage
   
Outstanding
   
Value
   
Coverage
   
Liquidation
 
    (000 ) 
Per Share
   
Per Share
      (000 )   
Per Share
   
Per Share
   
Preference
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR)
                                     
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                     
2012(f) 
$   $     $     $ 18,725     $ 10.00     $ 28.96     $  
2011(g) 
                  18,725       10.00       28.08        
Year Ended 7/31:
                                               
2010 
  16,625     25,000       78,734                          
2009 
  16,625     25,000       74,367                          
2008 
  18,500     25,000       70,015                          
2007 
  18,500     25,000       73,616                          
2006 
  18,500     25,000       74,277                          
                                                     
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE)
                                               
Year Ended 2/28–2/29:
                                               
2012(f) 
                  20,846       10.00       30.86        
2011(g) 
  18,400     25,000       52,544       19,046       10.00       21.02       2.10  
Year Ended 7/31:
                                               
2010 
  18,400     25,000       83,805                          
2009 
  18,400     25,000       78,164                          
2008 
  22,000     25,000       70,546                          
2007 
  22,000     25,000       74,490                          
2006 
  22,000     25,000       74,902                          
 
(f)     
For the six months ended August 31, 2011.
(g)     
For the seven months ended February 28, 2011.
(h)     
The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows:

                 
       
Ending
   
Average
 
       
Market Value
   
Market Value
 
 
Series
   
Per Share
   
Per Share
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
               
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
               
2012(f) 
2015
    $ 9.91     $ 9.79  
2011(g) 
2015
      9.58    
9.71
^
Year Ended 7/31: 
                   
2010 
               
2009 
               
2008 
               
2007 
               
2006 
               
                       
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
                     
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
                     
2012(f) 
  2016       10.10       10.06  
2011(g) 
  2016       9.97    
9.96
^^
Year Ended 7/31: 
                     
2010 
               
2009 
               
2008 
               
2007 
               
2006 
               
 
^     
For the period October 18, 2010 (first issuance date of shares) through February 28, 2011.
^^  
As of February 28, 2011 (issuance date of shares).
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Financial
Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)
 
                                   
  ARPS at the End of Period    
MTP Shares at the End of Period (h)
 
 
Aggregate
               
Aggregate
             
 
Amount
   
Liquidation
   
Asset
   
Amount
   
Liquidation
   
Asset
 
 
Outstanding
   
Value
   
Coverage
   
Outstanding
   
Value
   
Coverage
 
    (000 )   
Per Share
   
Per Share
      (000 )   
Per Share
   
Per Share
 
Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
                                     
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
                                     
2012(f) 
$     $     $     $ 70,920     $ 10.00     $ 29.99  
2011(g) 
                    70,920       10.00       29.01  
Year Ended 7/31: 
                                             
2010 
  65,050       25,000       79,988                    
2009 
  65,050       25,000       75,543                    
2008 
  69,000       25,000       73,084                    
2007 
  69,000       25,000       76,173                    
2006 
  69,000       25,000       76,815                    
 
(f)     
For the six months ended August 31, 2011.
(g)     
For the seven months ended February 28, 2011.
(h)     
The Ending and Average Market Value Per Share for each Series of the Fund’s MTP Shares were as follows:

       
Ending
   
Average
 
       
Market Value
   
Market Value
 
 
Series
   
Per Share
   
Per Share
 
Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
               
Year Ended 2/28–2/29: 
               
2012(f) 
2015
    $ 10.00     $ 9.92  
2011(g) 
2015
      9.85    
9.86
^
Year Ended 7/31: 
                   
2010 
               
2009 
               
2008 
               
2007 
               
2006 
               
 
^  
For the period November 2, 2010 (first issuance date of shares) through February 28, 2011.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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Notes to
Financial Statements(Unaudited)
 
 
1. General Information and Significant Accounting Policies
 
General Information
 
The funds covered in this report and their corresponding Common share stock exchange symbols are Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (NAZ), Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NFZ), Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (NKR), Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 (NXE) and Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (NTX) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Common shares of Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) and Texas Quality Income (NTX) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) while Common shares of Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ), Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) and Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) are traded on the NYSE Amex. The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as closed-end, registered investment companies.
 
Each Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from both regular federal and designated state income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by state and local government authorities within a single state or certain U.S. territories.
 
Significant Accounting Policies
 
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
 
Investment Valuation
 
Prices of municipal bonds are provided by a pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 for fair value measurement purposes. When price quotes are not readily available (which is usually the case for municipal bonds) the pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer, or market activity, provided by Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”). These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs.
 
Certain securities may not be able to be priced by the pre-established pricing methods as described above. Such securities may be valued by the Funds’ Board of Directors/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 these securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. These securities are generally classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the priority of the significant inputs. Regardless of the method employed to value a particular security, all valuations are subject to review by the Funds’ Board of Directors/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.
 
Nuveen Investments 57
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
Investment Transactions
 
Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from transactions are determined on the specific identification method, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Investments purchased on a when-issued/delayed delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. Any investments so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have instructed the custodian to segregate assets with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments. At August 31, 2011, there were no such outstanding purchase commitments in any of the other Funds.
 
Investment Income
 
Interest income, which reflects the amortization of premiums and includes accretion of discounts for financial reporting purposes, is recorded on an accrual basis. Investment income also reflects paydown gains and losses, if any.
 
Income Taxes
 
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Furthermore, each Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.
 
For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities (i.e., generally the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Furthermore, management of the Funds is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
 
Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders
 
Dividends from net investment income are declared monthly. Net realized capital gains and/or market discount from investment transactions, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually. Furthermore, capital gains are distributed only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryforwards.
 
Distributions to Common shareholders of net investment income, net realized capital gains and/or market discount, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
 
Auction Rate Preferred Shares
 
Each Fund is authorized to issue Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”). As of February 28, 2011, each Fund, with the exception of Arizona Premium Income (NAZ), redeemed all of their outstanding ARPS at liquidation value. During the six months ended August 31, 2011, Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) had issued and outstanding ARPS, $25,000 stated value per share, which approximates market value, as a means of effecting financial leverage. The Fund’s ARPS were issued in one Series. The dividend rate paid by the Fund was determined every seven days, pursuant to a dutch auction process overseen by the auction agent, and was payable at the end of the rate period.
 
Beginning in February 2008, more shares for sale were submitted in the regularly scheduled auctions for the ARPS issued by the Funds than there were offers to buy. This meant that these auctions “failed to clear,’’ and that many ARPS shareholders who wanted to sell their shares in these auctions were unable to do so. ARPS shareholders unable to sell their shares received distributions at the “maximum rate’’ applicable to failed auctions as calculated in accordance with the pre-established terms of the ARPS. As of August 31, 2011, each Fund redeemed all of their outstanding ARPS, at liquidation value, as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
ARPS redeemed, at liquidation value 
$ 30,000,000     $ 12,000,000     $ 18,500,000     $ 22,000,000     $ 69,000,000  
 
During the seven months ended February 28, 2011, lawsuits pursuing claims made in a demand letter alleging that Arizona Dividend Advantage 3’s (NXE) Board of Trustees breached its fiduciary duties related to the redemption at par of the Fund’s ARPS had been filed on behalf of shareholders of the Fund, against the Adviser, the Nuveen holding company, the majority owner of the holding company, the lone interested trustee, and current and former officers of the Fund. The court has heard the Fund’s motion to dismiss the lawsuits and has take the matter under advisement. Nuveen and the other named defendants believe these lawsuits to be without merit, and all named parties are defending themselves vigorously against these charges.
 
During the current reporting period, Nuveen Investments, LLC, known as Nuveen Securities, LLC, effective April 30, 2011, (“Nuveen Securities”) entered into a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) with respect to certain allegations regarding Nuveen-sponsored
 
 
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closed-end fund ARPS marketing brochures. As part of this settlement, Nuveen Securities neither admitted to nor denied FINRA’s allegations. Nuveen Securities is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Nuveen.
 
The settlement with FINRA concludes an investigation that followed the widespread failure of auctions for ARPS and other auction rate securities, which generally began in mid-February 2008. In the settlement, FINRA alleged that certain marketing materials provided by Nuveen Securities were false and misleading. Nuveen Securities agreed to a censure and the payment of a $3 million fine.
 
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
 
The following Funds have issued and outstanding MuniFund Term Preferred (“MTP”) Shares, with a $10 stated value per share. Proceeds from the issuance of MTP Shares, net of offering expenses, were used to redeem all, or a portion of, each Fund’s outstanding ARPS. Each Fund’s MTP Shares are issued in one Series. Dividends, which are recognized as interest expense for financial reporting purposes, are paid monthly at a fixed annual rate, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. The MTP Shares trade on the NYSE. As of August 31, 2011, the number of MTP Shares outstanding, annual interest rate and NYSE “ticker” symbol for each Fund’s series of MTP Shares are as follows:
 
               
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
 
Shares 
Annual 
NYSE 
 
Shares 
Annual 
NYSE 
 
Outstanding 
Interest Rate 
Ticker 
 
Outstanding 
Interest Rate 
Ticker 
Series 2015 
1,110,000 
2.05% 
NFZ Pr C 
 
1,872,500 
2.05% 
NKR Pr C 
           
         
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
         
Shares 
Annual 
NYSE 
         
Outstanding 
Interest Rate 
Ticker 
Series 2016 
       
2,084,600 
2.90% 
NXE Pr C 
             
         
Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
         
Shares 
Annual 
NYSE 
         
Outstanding 
Interest Rate 
Ticker 
Series 2015 
       
7,092,000 
2.30% 
NTX Pr C 
 
Each Fund is obligated to redeem its MTP Shares by the date as specified in its offering document (“Term Redemption Date”), unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Fund. MTP Shares are subject to optional and mandatory redemption in certain circumstances. MTP Shares will be subject to redemption at the option of each Fund (“Optional Redemption Date”), subject to a payment of premium for one year following the Optional Redemption Date (“Premium Expiration Date”), and at par thereafter. MTP Shares also will be subject to redemption, at the option of each Fund, at par in the event of certain changes in the credit rating of the MTP Shares. Each Fund may be obligated to redeem certain of the MTP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage and leverage ratio requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation value per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The Term Redemption Date, Optional Redemption Date and Premium Expiration Date for each Fund’s series of MTP Shares are as follows.
 
         
 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Texas 
 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Quality 
 
Advantage 
Advantage 2 
Advantage 3 
Income 
 
(NFZ) 
(NKR) 
(NXE) 
(NTX) 
 
Series 2015 
Series 2015 
Series 2016 
Series 2015 
Term Redemption Date 
November 1, 2015 
November 1, 2015 
March 1, 2016 
December 1, 2015 
Optional Redemption Date 
November 1, 2011 
November 1, 2011 
March 1, 2012 
December 1, 2011 
Premium Expiration Date 
October 31, 2012 
October 31, 2012 
February 28, 2013 
November 30, 2012 
 
The average liquidation value of all MTP Shares outstanding for each Fund during the six months ended August 31, 2011, was as follows: 
 
 
 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Texas 
 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Quality 
 
Advantage 
Advantage 2 
Advantage 3 
Income 
 
(NFZ) 
(NKR) 
(NXE) 
(NTX) 
Average liquidation value of MTP Shares outstanding 
$11,100,000 
$18,725,000 
$20,767,656 
$70,920,000 
 
For financial reporting purposes only, the liquidation value of MTP Shares is recorded as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends on MTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends paid on MTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
Nuveen Investments 59
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
Net amounts earned by Nuveen as underwriter of each Fund’s MTP Share offering were recorded as reductions of offering costs recognized by the Funds. For the six months ended August 31, 2011, the amounts earned by Nuveen for each Fund were as follows:
 
 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Texas 
 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Quality 
 
Advantage 
Advantage 2 
Advantage 3 
Income 
 
(NFZ) 
(NKR) 
(NXE) 
(NTX) 
Net amounts earned by Nuveen 
$1,011 
$639 
$1,145 
$6,153 
 
Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares
 
Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) has issued and outstanding Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred (“VMTP”) Shares, with a $100,000 liquidation value per share. The Fund issued its VMTP Shares in a privately negotiated offering in July 2011. Proceeds from the issuance of VMTP Shares, net of offering expenses, were used to redeem the Fund’s outstanding ARPS. The Fund’s VMTP Shares were offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. As of August 31, 2011, the number of VMTP Shares outstanding for the Fund are as follows:
 
 
Arizona
Premium
Income
(NAZ)
Series 2014
$28,000,000
 
The Fund is obligated to redeem its VMTP Shares by the date as specified in its offering document (“Term Redemption Date”), unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Fund. VMTP Shares are subject to optional and mandatory redemption in certain circumstances. The VMTP Shares are subject to redemption at the option of each Fund (“Optional Redemption Date”), subject to payment of premium for one year following the Optional Redemption Date (“Premium Expiration Date”), and at par thereafter. The Fund may be obligated to redeem certain of the VMTP Shares if the Fund fails to maintain certain asset coverage and leverage ratio requirements and such failures are not cured by the applicable cure date. The redemption price per share is equal to the sum of the liquidation value per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The Term Redemption Date, Optional Redemption Date and Premium Expiration Date for the Fund’s VMTP Shares are as follows:
 
 
Arizona
Premium
Income
(NAZ)
Term Redemption Date
August 1, 2014
Optional Redemption Date
August 1, 2012
Premium Expiration Date
July 31, 2012
 
The average liquidation value of VMTP Shares outstanding and average annualized dividend rate of VMTP Shares for the Fund during the six months ended August 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
 
Arizona 
 
Premium 
 
Income 
 
(NAZ)* 
Average liquidation value of VMTP Shares outstanding 
$28,000,000 
Average annualized dividend rate 
1.22% 
 
* For the period July 28, 2011 (issuance date of shares) through August 31, 2011. 
 
 
Dividends on MTP shares (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) are set weekly.
 
For financial reporting purposes only, the liquidation value of VMTP Shares is recorded as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Unpaid dividends on VMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest payable” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Dividends paid on VMTP Shares are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
Inverse Floating Rate Securities
 
Each Fund is authorized to invest in inverse floating rate securities. An inverse floating rate security is created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. In turn, this trust (a) issues floating rate certificates, in face amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, that typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties, and (b) issues to a long-term investor (such as one of the Funds) an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) that
 
 
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represents all remaining or residual interest in the trust. The income received by the inverse floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the inverse floater holder bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk and also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. The price of an inverse floating rate security will be more volatile than that of the underlying bond because the interest rate is dependent on not only the fixed coupon rate of the underlying bond but also on the short-term interest paid on the floating rate certificates, and because the inverse floating rate security essentially bears the risk of loss of the greater face value of the underlying bond.
 
A Fund may purchase an inverse floating rate security in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited inverse floater”), or instead by first selling a fixed-rate bond to a broker-dealer for deposit into the special purpose trust and receiving in turn the residual interest in the trust (referred to as a “self-deposited inverse floater”). The inverse floater held by a Fund gives the Fund the right (a) to cause the holders of the floating rate certificates to tender their notes at par, and (b) to have the broker transfer the fixed-rate bond held by the trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the trust. An investment in an externally-deposited inverse floater is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” An investment in a self-deposited inverse floater is accounted for as a financing transaction. In such instances, a fixed-rate bond deposited into a special purpose trust is identified in the Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund accounting for the short-term floating rate certificates issued by the trust as “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the underlying bond and related interest paid to the holders of the short-term floating rate certificates as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.
 
During the six months ended August 31, 2011, each Fund invested in externally-deposited inverse floaters and/or self-deposited inverse floaters.
 
Each Fund may also enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements (sometimes referred to as a “recourse trust” or “credit recovery swap”) (such agreements referred to herein as “Recourse Trusts”) with a broker-dealer by which a Fund agrees to reimburse the broker-dealer, in certain circumstances, for the difference between the liquidation value of the fixed-rate bond held by the trust and the liquidation value of the floating rate certificates issued by the trust plus any shortfalls in interest cash flows. Under these agreements, a Fund’s potential exposure to losses related to or on inverse floaters may increase beyond the value of a Fund’s inverse floater investments as a Fund may potentially be liable to fulfill all amounts owed to holders of the floating rate certificates. At period end, any such shortfall is recognized as “Unrealized depreciation on Recourse Trusts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
At August 31, 2011, each Fund’s maximum exposure to externally-deposited Recourse Trusts is as follows: 
     
 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Texas 
 
Premium 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Quality 
 
Income 
Advantage 
Advantage 2 
Advantage 3 
Income 
 
(NAZ) 
(NFZ) 
(NKR) 
(NXE) 
(NTX) 
Maximum exposure to Recourse Trusts 
$2,145,000 
$1,680,000 
$1,350,000 
$2,325,000 
$ — 
 
The average floating rate obligations outstanding and average annual interest rate and fees related to self-deposited inverse floaters during the six months ended August 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
 
Texas 
 
Quality 
 
Income 
 
(NTX) 
Average floating rate obligations outstanding 
$3,960,000 
Average annual interest rate and fees 
0.42% 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
 
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments, including foreign currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts. Although the Funds are authorized to invest in such derivative instruments, and may do so in the future, they did not make any such investments during the six months ended August 31, 2011.
 
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
 
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Notes to
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
Liabilities. Futures contracts, when applicable, expose a Fund to minimal counterparty credit risk as they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, which is counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
 
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre-determined threshold amount.
 
Zero Coupon Securities
 
Each Fund is authorized to invest in zero coupon securities. A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Tax-exempt 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.
 
Offering Costs
 
Costs incurred by the Funds in connection with their offerings of MTP Shares or VMTP Shares were recorded as a deferred charge, which will be amortized over the life of the shares. Each Fund’s amortized deferred charges are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations. As of August 31, 2011, each Fund’s offering costs incurred were as follows:
 
 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Texas 
 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Quality 
 
Advantage 
Advantage 2 
Advantage 3 
Income 
 
(NFZ) 
(NKR) 
(NXE) 
(NTX) 
MTP Shares offering costs 
$491,500 
$588,375 
$672,690 
$1,366,300 
         
       
Arizona 
       
Premium 
       
Income 
       
(NAZ) 
VMTP Shares offering costs 
     
$100,000 
 
Custodian Fee Credit
 
Each Fund has an arrangement with the custodian bank whereby certain custodian fees and expenses are reduced by net credits earned on each Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. Such deposit arrangements are an alternative to overnight investments. Credits for cash balances may be offset by charges for any days on which a Fund overdraws its account at the custodian bank.
 
Indemnifications
 
Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and directors/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
 
Fair value is defined as the price that the Funds would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
 
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The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of each Fund’s fair value measurements as of August 31, 2011:
 
Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$85,819,326 
$1,924,925 
$87,744,251 
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$32,347,470 
$215,592 
$32,563,062 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$52,588,537 
$870,066 
$53,458,603 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$60,591,013 
$531,279 
$61,122,292 
Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$211,226,362 
$ — 
$211,226,362 
 
The following is a reconciliation of each Fund’s Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
 
 
Level 3
   
Level 3
   
Level 3
   
Level 3
 
 
Municipal
   
Municipal
   
Municipal
   
Municipal
 
 
Bonds
   
Bonds
   
Bonds
   
Bonds
 
Balance at the beginning of period 
$ 1,867,750     $ 209,188     $ 844,223     $ 515,499  
Gains (losses): 
                             
   Net realized gains (losses) 
                     
   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 
  57,175       6,404       25,843       15,780  
Purchases at cost 
                     
Sales at proceeds 
                     
Net discounts (premiums) 
                     
Transfers in to 
                     
Transfers out of 
                     
Balance at the end of period 
$ 1,924,925     $ 215,592     $ 870,066     $ 531,279  
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period of 
                             
Level 3 securities held at the end of period 
$ 57,175     $ 6,404     $ 25,843     $ 15,780  
 
During the six months ended August 31, 2011, the Funds recognized no significant transfers to or from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
 
3. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes. The Funds did not invest in derivative instruments during the six months ended August 31, 2011.
 
 
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Notes to
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
4. Fund Shares
 
Common Shares
 
Transactions in Common shares were as follows:
 
  Arizona Premium     Arizona Dividend  
  Income (NAZ)     Advantage (NFZ)  
 
Six
   
Seven
         
Six
   
Seven
       
 
Months
   
Months
   
Year
   
Months
   
Months
   
Year
 
 
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
 
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
   
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
 
Common shares issued to shareholders 
                                 
   due to reinvestment of distributions 
        743       798             292        
                                               
  Arizona Dividend     Arizona Dividend  
  Advantage 2 (NKR)     Advantage 3 (NXE)  
 
Six
   
Seven
           
Six
   
Seven
         
 
Months
   
Months
   
Year
   
Months
   
Months
   
Year
 
 
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
 
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
   
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
 
Common shares issued to shareholders 
                                             
   due to reinvestment of distributions 
                                 
                                               
                          Texas Quality  
                          Income (NTX)  
                         
Six
   
Seven
         
                         
Months
   
Months
   
Year
 
                         
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
                         
8/31/11
   
2/28/11
   
7/31/10
 
Common shares issued to shareholders 
                                             
   due to reinvestment of distributions 
                          18,243       20,941       29,688  
 
Preferred Shares 
           
Transactions in ARPS were as follows: 
           
    Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption: 
           
Series TH 
1,115 
$27,875,000 
$ — 
$ — 
           
    Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption: 
           
Series T 
N/A 
N/A 
424 
$10,600,000 
$ — 
           
    Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption: 
           
Series W 
N/A 
N/A 
665 
$16,625,000 
$ — 
 
 
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    Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption: 
           
Series M 
N/A 
N/A 
736 
$18,400,000 
$ — 
   
    Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
ARPS redeemed and/or noticed for redemption: 
           
Series M 
N/A 
N/A 
716 
$17,900,000 
$ — 
Series TH 
N/A 
N/A 
1,886 
47,150,000 
Total 
N/A 
N/A 
2,602 
$65,050,000 
$ — 
N/A – As of February 28, 2011, the Fund redeemed all of its outstanding ARPS at liquidation value. 
   
     
Transactions in MTP shares were as follows: 
       
    Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
MTP Shares issued: 
           
Series 2015 
$ — 
1,110,000 
$11,100,000 
$ — 
           
    Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
MTP Shares issued: 
           
Series 2015 
$ — 
1,872,500 
$18,725,000 
$ — 
   
    Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
MTP Shares issued: 
           
Series 2016 
180,000 
$1,800,000 
1,904,600 
$19,046,000 
$ — 
           
    Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
MTP Shares issued: 
           
Series 2015 
$ — 
7,092,000 
$70,920,000 
$ — 
 
 
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Notes to 
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued) 
 
             
Transactions in VMTP Shares were as follows: 
           
    Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) 
 
Six Months 
Seven Months 
  Year 
 
Ended 
Ended 
Ended 
 
8/31/11 
2/28/11 
7/31/10 
 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
Shares 
Amount 
VMTP Shares issued: 
           
   Series 2014 
280 
$28,000,000 
$ — 
$ — 
 
5. Investment Transactions
 
Purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding short-term investments, where applicable) during the six months ended August 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Arizona 
Texas 
 
Premium 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Dividend 
Quality 
 
Income 
Advantage 
Advantage 2 
Advantage 3 
Income 
 
(NAZ) 
(NFZ) 
(NKR) 
(NXE) 
(NTX) 
Purchases 
$3,368,523 
$1,406,867 
$5,899,537 
$5,275,313 
$4,579,425 
Sales and maturities 
4,260,582 
1,180,025 
5,940,108 
5,315,701 
5,480,841 
 
6. Income Tax Information
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts as detailed below. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset values of the Funds.
 
At August 31, 2011, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Cost of investments 
$ 85,969,081     $ 31,960,226     $ 52,429,102     $ 60,271,456     $ 202,743,980  
Gross unrealized: 
                                     
   Appreciation 
$ 5,380,120     $ 1,570,482     $ 2,451,853     $ 2,178,924     $ 9,532,404  
   Depreciation 
  (3,604,950 )      (967,646 )      (1,422,352 )      (1,328,088 )      (5,010,170 ) 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 
$ 1,775,170     $ 602,836     $ 1,029,501     $ 850,836     $ 4,522,234  
 
Permanent differences, primarily due to federal taxes paid, taxable market discount, expiration of capital loss carryforwards, nondeductible offering costs and distribution character reclassifications, resulted in reclassifications among the Funds’ components of Common share net assets at February 28, 2011, the Funds’ last tax year end, as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Paid-in surplus 
$ (288,967 )    $ (35,775 )    $ (44,464 )    $ (353 )    $ (92,138 ) 
Undistributed (Over-distribution of) net investment income 
  (11 )      35,197       43,687       353       92,355  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) 
  288,978       578       777             (217 ) 
 
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The tax components of undistributed net tax-exempt income, net ordinary income and net long-term capital gains at February 28, 2011, the Funds’ last tax year end, were as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Undistributed net tax-exempt income * 
$ 1,289,020     $ 382,271     $ 566,266     $ 711,421     $ 2,605,089  
Undistributed net ordinary income ** 
                           
Undistributed net long-term capital gains 
                          213,826  
 
*     
Undistributed net tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividend declared on February 1, 2011, paid on March 1, 2011.
**     
Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the seven months ended February 28, 2011, and during the tax year ended July 31, 2010, was designated for purposes of the dividends paid deduction as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
Seven months ended February 28, 2011 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Distributions from net tax-exempt income 
$ 2,023,334     $ 776,662     $ 1,271,647     $ 1,396,904     $ 5,262,746  
Distributions from net ordinary income** 
                          3  
Distributions from net long-term capital gains 
                          64,372  
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Texas
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Quality
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
   
Income
 
Year ended July 31, 2010 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
   
(NTX)
 
Distributions from net tax-exempt income 
$ 3,223,648     $ 1,096,403     $ 1,905,599     $ 2,287,520     $ 7,910,812  
Distributions from net ordinary income** 
                           
Distributions from net long-term capital gains 
                          134,057  
                                   
** Net ordinary income consists of taxable market discount income and net short-term capital gains, if any.
                       
 
At February 28, 2011, the Funds’ last tax year end, the following Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if any. If not applied, the carryforwards will expire as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
 
Expiration: 
                     
February 29, 2012 
$ 1,553,627     $     $     $  
February 28, 2013 
                    129,388  
February 28, 2014 
                    218,127  
February 29, 2016 
  562,384       175,939       157,090       363,937  
February 28, 2017 
  323,876       210,308       220,271       258,905  
February 28, 2018 
  43,720       318,004       223,857       108,356  
Total 
$ 2,483,607     $ 704,251     $ 601,218     $ 1,078,713  
 
During the seven months ended February 28, 2011, the Funds’ last tax year end, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:
 
 
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
   
Arizona
 
 
Premium
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
   
Dividend
 
 
Income
   
Advantage
   
Advantage 2
   
Advantage 3
 
 
(NAZ)
   
(NFZ)
   
(NKR)
   
(NXE)
 
Utilized capital loss carryforwards 
$ 70,757     $ 70,632     $ 55,813     $ 190,001  
 
At February 28, 2011, the Funds’ last tax year end, $288,967 of Arizona Premium Income’s (NAZ) capital loss carryforward expired.
 
 
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Notes to
Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
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: 
 
 
Arizona Premium Income (NAZ) 
 
Texas Quality Income (NTX) 
Average Daily Managed Assets* 
Fund-Level Fee Rate 
For the first $125 million 
.4500% 
For the next $125 million 
.4375   
For the next $250 million 
.4250   
For the next $500 million 
.4125   
For the next $1 billion 
.4000   
For the next $3 billion 
.3875   
For managed assets over $5 billion 
.3750   
 
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage (NFZ) 
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) 
 
Arizona Dividend Advantage 3 (NXE) 
Average Daily Managed Assets* 
Fund-Level Fee Rate 
For the first $125 million 
.4500% 
For the next $125 million 
.4375    
For the next $250 million 
.4250    
For the next $500 million 
.4125    
For the next $1 billion 
.4000    
For managed assets over $2 billion 
.3750    
 
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 August 31, 2011, the complex-level fee rate for these Funds was .1781%.
 
The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.
 
 
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The Funds pay no compensation directly to those of its directors/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 Directors/Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent directors/trustees that enables directors/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 ten years of Arizona Dividend Advantage 2’s (NKR) 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 
 
Year Ending 
 
March 31, 
 
March 31, 
 
2002* 
.30% 
2008 
.25% 
2003 
.30 
2009 
.20 
2004 
.30 
2010 
.15 
2005 
.30 
2011 
.10 
2006 
.30 
2012 
.05 
2007 
.30 
   
       
* From the commencement of operations. 
     
 
The Adviser has not agreed to reimburse Arizona Dividend Advantage 2 (NKR) for any portion of its fees and expenses beyond March 31, 2012.
 
8. New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
 
On May 12, 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 (“ASU No. 2011-04”) modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures. Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.
 
 
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Annual Investment Management
Agreement Approval Process(Unaudited)
 
 
The Board of Trustees or Directors (as the case may be) (each, a “Board” and each Trustee or Director, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, including the Board Members who are not parties to the Funds’ advisory or sub-advisory agreements or “interested persons” of any such parties (the “Independent Board Members”), are responsible for approving the advisory agreements (each, an “Investment Management Agreement”) between each Fund and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (the “Advisor”) and the sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) (the Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to collectively as the “Advisory Agreements”) and their periodic continuation. Pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Board is generally required to consider the continuation of advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements on an annual basis. Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on May 23-25, 2011 (the “May Meeting”), the Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, considered and approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements for the Funds for an additional one-year period.
 
 
In preparation for their considerations at the May Meeting, the Board requested and received extensive materials prepared in connection with the review of the Advisory Agreements. The materials provided a broad range of information regarding the Funds, the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor (the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor are collectively, the “Fund Advisers” and each, a “Fund Adviser”). As described in more detail below, the information provided included, among other things, a review of Fund performance, including Fund investment performance assessments against peer groups and appropriate benchmarks, a comparison of Fund fees and expenses relative to peers, a description and assessment of shareholder service levels for the Funds, a summary of the performance of certain service providers, a review of product initiatives and shareholder communications and an analysis of the Advisor’s profitability with comparisons to comparable peers in the managed fund business. As part of their annual review, the Board also held a separate meeting on April 19-20, 2011, to review the Funds’ investment performance and consider an analysis provided by the Advisor of the Sub-Advisor which generally evaluated the Sub-Advisor’s investment team, investment mandate, organizational structure and history, investment philosophy and process, performance of the applicable Fund, and significant changes to the foregoing. As a result of their review of the materials and discussions, the Board presented the Advisor with questions and the Advisor responded.
 
 
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The materials and information prepared in connection with the review of the Advisory Agreements at the May Meeting supplemented the information provided to the Board during the year. In this regard, throughout the year, the Board, acting directly or through its committees, regularly reviews the performance and various services provided by the Advisor and, since the internal restructuring described in Section A below, the Sub-Advisor. The Board meets at least quarterly as well as at other times as the need arises. At its quarterly meetings, the Board reviews reports by the Advisor which include, among other things, Fund performance, a review of the investment teams and compliance reports. The Board also meets with key investment personnel managing the Fund portfolios during the year. In addition, the Board continues its program of seeking to visit each sub-advisor to the Nuveen funds at least once over a multiple year rotation, meeting with key investment and business personnel. The Board also met with State Street Bank & Trust Company, the Funds’ accountant and custodian, in 2010. The Board considers factors and information that are relevant to its consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements at these meetings held throughout the year. Accordingly, the Board considered the information provided and knowledge gained at these meetings when performing its review at the May Meeting of the Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members are assisted throughout the process by independent legal counsel who provided materials describing applicable law and the duties of directors or trustees in reviewing advisory contracts and met with the Independent Board Members in executive sessions without management present.
 
The Board considered all factors it believed relevant with respect to each Fund, including among other factors: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, (b) the investment performance of the Fund and Fund Advisers, (c) the advisory fees and costs of the services to be provided to the Funds and the profitability of the Fund Advisers, (d) the extent of any economies of scale, (e) any benefits derived by the Fund Advisers from the relationship with the Fund and (f) other factors. Each Board Member may have accorded different weight to the various factors in reaching his or her conclusions with respect to a Fund’s Advisory Agreements. The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor as all important or controlling. The Independent Board Members’ considerations were instead based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information presented. The principal factors considered by the Board and its conclusions are described below.
 
A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
 
In considering renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members considered the nature, extent and quality of the Fund Adviser’s services, including advisory services and the resulting Fund performance and administrative services. The Independent Board Members reviewed materials outlining, among other things, the Fund Adviser’s organization and business; the types of services that the Fund Adviser or its affiliates provide to the Funds; the performance record of the applicable Fund (as described in further detail below); and any initiatives Nuveen had taken for the applicable fund product line.
 
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Annual Investment Management Agreement
Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
In considering advisory services, the Board recognized that the Advisor provides various oversight, administrative, compliance and other services for the Funds and the Sub-Advisor provides the portfolio investment management services to the Funds. The Board recognized that Nuveen engaged in an internal restructuring in 2010 pursuant to which portfolio management services the Advisor had provided directly to the Funds were transferred to the Sub-Advisor, a newly-organized, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Advisor consisting of largely the same investment personnel. Accordingly, in reviewing the portfolio management services provided to each Fund, the Board reviewed the materials provided by the Nuveen Investment Services Oversight Team analyzing, among other things, the Sub-Advisor’s investment team and changes thereto, organization and history, assets under management, Fund objectives and mandate, the investment team’s philosophy and strategies in managing the Fund, developments affecting the Sub-Advisor or Fund and Fund performance. The Independent Board Members also reviewed portfolio manager compensation arrangements to evaluate each Fund Adviser’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment personnel, preserve stability, and reward performance but not provide an incentive to take undue risks. In addition, the Board considered the Advisor’s execution of its oversight responsibilities over the Sub-Advisor. Given the importance of compliance, the Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s compliance program, including the report of the chief compliance officer regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures.
 
In addition to advisory services, the Board considered the quality and extent of administrative and other non-investment advisory services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Funds, including product management, investment services (such as oversight of investment policies and procedures, risk management, and pricing), fund administration, oversight of service providers, shareholder services, administration of Board relations, regulatory and portfolio compliance, legal support, managing leverage and promoting an orderly secondary market for common shares.
 
In reviewing the services provided, the Board also reviewed materials describing various notable initiatives and projects the Advisor performed in connection with the closed-end fund product line. These initiatives included continued activities to refinance auction rate preferred securities; ongoing services to manage leverage that has become increasingly complex; continued secondary market offerings and share repurchases for certain funds; and continued communications efforts with shareholders, fund analysts and financial advisers. With respect to the latter, the Independent Board Members noted Nuveen’s continued commitment to supporting the secondary market for the common shares of its closed-end funds through a comprehensive secondary market communication program designed to raise investor and analyst awareness and understanding of closed-end funds. Nuveen’s support services included, among other things: continuing communications in support of refinancing efforts related to auction rate preferred securities; participating in conferences; communicating continually with closed-end fund analysts covering the Nuveen funds; providing marketing for the closed-end funds; share purchases; and maintaining and enhancing a closed-end fund website.
 
 
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Based on their review, the Independent Board Members found that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.
 
B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers
 
The Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed and considered the performance history of each Fund over various time periods. The Board reviewed, among other things, each Fund’s historic investment performance as well as information comparing the Fund’s performance information with that of other funds (the “Performance Peer Group”) based on data provided by an independent provider of mutual fund data and with recognized and/or customized benchmarks.
 
The Board reviewed reports, including a comprehensive analysis of the Funds’ performance and the applicable investment team. In this regard, the Board reviewed each Fund’s total return information compared to its Performance Peer Group for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2010 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2011. In addition, the Board reviewed each Fund’s total return information compared to recognized and/or customized benchmarks for the quarter, one-and three-year periods ending December 31, 2010 and for the same periods ending March 31, 2011. The Independent Board Members also reviewed historic premium and discount levels, including a summary of actions taken to address or discuss other developments affecting the secondary market discounts of various funds. This information supplemented the Fund performance information provided to the Board at each of its quarterly meetings.
 
In reviewing performance comparison information, the Independent Board Members recognized that the usefulness of the comparisons of the performance of certain funds with the performance of their respective Performance Peer Group may be limited because the Performance Peer Group may not adequately represent the objectives and strategies of the applicable funds or may be limited in size or number. In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that the Performance Peer Groups of each of the Funds were classified as having significant differences from the respective Funds based on various considerations such as special fund objectives, potential investable universe and the composition of the peer set (e.g., the number and size of competing funds and number of competing managers). The Independent Board Members also noted that the investment experience of a particular shareholder in the Nuveen funds will vary depending on when such shareholder invests in the applicable fund, the class held (if multiple classes are offered) and the performance of the fund (or respective class) during that shareholder’s investment period. With respect to any Nuveen funds that underper-formed their peers and/or benchmarks from time to time, the Board monitors such funds closely and considers any steps necessary or appropriate to address such issues.
 
The Independent Board Members considered the performance of the Funds (which, as noted above, each had significant differences with their Performance Peer Groups) compared to their benchmarks. In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted
 
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Annual Investment Management Agreement
Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
that (a) the Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 and the Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 outperformed their benchmarks in the one- and three-year periods, (b) the Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund underperformed its benchmark in the one- and three-year periods and (c) the Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (the “Arizona Premium Income Fund”) and the Nuveen Texas Quality Income Municipal Fund (the “Texas Quality Income Fund”) underperformed their benchmarks in the one-year period, but outperformed their benchmarks in the three-year period.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s investment performance had been satisfactory.
 
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 Peer Group (if any). 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; the differences in the type and use of leverage; and differences in the states reflected in the Peer Universe or Peer Group 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). In reviewing fees and expenses, the Board considered the expenses and fees to be higher if they were over 10 basis points higher, slightly higher if they were 6 to 10 basis points higher, in line if they were within 5 basis points higher than the peer average and below if they were below the peer average of the Peer Group (if available) or Peer Universe if there was no separate Peer Group.
 
The Independent Board Members noted that the Arizona Premium Income Fund and the Texas Quality Income Fund had net management fees slightly higher or higher than the peer average but a net expense ratio below or in line with the peer
 
 
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average. They observed that each of the other Funds had net management fees and net expense ratios below or in line with their peer averages.
 
Based on their review of the fee and expense information provided, the Independent Board Members determined that each Fund’s management fees were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.
 
2. Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients
 
The Independent Board Members further reviewed information regarding the nature of services and fee rates offered by the Advisor to other clients, including municipal separately managed accounts and passively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) sub-advised by the Advisor. In evaluating the comparisons of fees, the Independent Board Members noted that the fee rates charged to the Funds and other clients vary, among other things, because of the different services involved 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-Advisor, the Independent Board Members also considered the pricing schedule or fees that the Sub-Advisor charges for similar investment management services for other Nuveen funds.
 
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 2010. The Independent Board Members noted this information supplemented the profitability information requested and received during the year to help keep them apprised of developments affecting profitability (such as changes in fee waivers and expense reimbursement commitments). In this regard, the Independent Board Members noted that they have an Independent Board Member serve as a point person to review and keep them apprised of changes to the profitability analysis and/or methodologies during the year. The Independent Board Members also considered Nuveen’s revenues for advisory activities, expenses, and profit margin compared to
 
 
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Annual Investment Management Agreement
Approval Process (Unaudited) (continued)
 
 
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 the Advisor’s level of profitability for its advisory activities was reasonable in light of the services provided.
 
In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered other amounts paid to a Fund Adviser by the Funds as well as any indirect benefits (such as soft dollar arrangements, if any) the Fund Adviser and its affiliates receive, or are expected to receive, that are directly attributable to the management of the Funds, if any. See Section E below for additional information on indirect benefits a Fund Adviser may receive as a result of its relationship with the Funds. Based on their review of the overall fee arrangements of each Fund, the Independent Board Members determined that the advisory fees and expenses of the respective Fund were reasonable.
 
D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale
 
With respect to economies of scale, the Independent Board Members have recognized the potential benefits resulting from the costs of a fund being spread over a larger asset base, although economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. One method to help ensure the shareholders share in these benefits is to include breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule. Generally, management fees for funds in the Nuveen complex are comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component, subject to certain exceptions. Accordingly, the Independent Board Members reviewed and considered the applicable fund-level breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules that reduce advisory fees as asset levels increase. Further, the Independent Board Members noted that although closed-end funds may from time-to-time make additional share offerings, the growth of their assets will occur primarily through the appreciation of such funds’ investment portfolio.
 
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
 
 
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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 the Advisor 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 the Fund Advisers received any benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby a portion of the commissions paid by a Fund for brokerage may be used to acquire research that may be useful to the Fund Adviser in managing the assets of the Funds and other clients. The Independent Board Members recognized that each Fund Adviser has the authority to pay a higher commission in return for brokerage and research services if it determines in good faith that the commission paid is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided. Nevertheless, the Independent Board Members noted that commissions are generally not paid in connection with municipal securities transactions typically executed on a principal basis.
 
Based on their review, the Independent Board Members concluded that any indirect benefits received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Funds were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.
 
F. Other Considerations
 
The Independent Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees are reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.
 
 
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Reinvest Automatically,
Easily and Conveniently
 
 
Nuveen makes reinvesting easy. A phone call is all it takes to set up your reinvestment account.
 
Nuveen Closed-End Funds Automatic Reinvestment Plan
 
Your Nuveen Closed-End Fund allows you to conveniently reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares.
 
By choosing to reinvest, you’ll be able to invest money regularly and automatically, and watch your investment grow through the power of compounding. Just like distributions in cash, there may be times when income or capital gains taxes may be payable on distributions that are reinvested.
 
It is important to note that an automatic reinvestment plan does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect you against loss in a declining market.
 
Easy and convenient
 
To make recordkeeping easy and convenient, each month you’ll receive a statement showing your total distributions, the date of investment, the shares acquired and the price per share, and the total number of shares you own.
 
How shares are purchased
 
The shares you acquire by reinvesting will either be purchased on the open market or newly issued by the Fund. If the shares are trading at or above net asset value at the time of valuation, the Fund will issue new shares at the greater of the net asset value or 95% of the then-current market price. If the shares are trading at less than net asset value, shares for your account will be purchased on the open market. If the Plan Agent begins purchasing Fund shares on the open market while shares are trading below net asset value, but the Fund’s shares subsequently trade at or above their net asset value before the Plan Agent is able to complete its purchases, the Plan Agent may cease open-market purchases and may invest the uninvested portion of the distribution in newly-issued Fund shares at a price equal to the greater of the shares’ net asset value or 95% of the shares’ market value on the last business day immediately prior to the purchase date. Distributions received to purchase shares in the open market will normally be invested shortly after the distribution payment date. No interest will be paid on distributions awaiting reinvestment. Because the market price of the shares may increase before purchases are completed, the average purchase price per share may
 
 
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exceed the market price at the time of valuation, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund. A pro rata portion of any applicable brokerage commissions on open market purchases will be paid by Plan participants. These commissions usually will be lower than those charged on individual transactions.
 
Flexible
 
You may change your distribution option or withdraw from the Plan at any time, should your needs or situation change.
 
You can reinvest whether your shares are registered in your name, or in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee. Ask your investment advisor if his or her firm will participate on your behalf. Participants whose shares are registered in the name of one firm may not be able to transfer the shares to another firm and continue to participate in the Plan.
 
The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Although the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants, there is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan at this time.
 
Call today to start reinvesting distributions
 
For more information on the Nuveen Automatic Reinvestment Plan or to enroll in or withdraw from the Plan, speak with your financial advisor or call us at (800) 257-8787.
 
 
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Glossary of Terms
Used in this Report
 
 
Auction Rate Bond: An auction rate bond is a security whose interest payments are adjusted periodically through an auction process, which process typically also serves as a means for buying and selling the bond. Auctions that fail to attract enough buyers for all the shares offered for sale are deemed to have “failed,” with current holders receiving a formula-based interest rate until the next scheduled auction.
 
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
 
Average Effective Maturity: The market-value-weighted average of the effective maturity dates of the individual securities including cash. In the case of a bond that has been advance-refunded to a call date, the effective maturity is the date on which the bond is scheduled to be redeemed using the proceeds of an escrow account. In most other cases the effective maturity is the stated maturity date of the security.
 
Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a Fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both structural leverage and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the Fund’s portfolio. Currently, the leverage effects of Tender Option Bond (TOB) inverse floater holdings are included in effective leverage values, in addition to any structural leverage.
 
Inverse Floaters: Inverse floating rate securities, also known as inverse floaters, are created by depositing a municipal bond, typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose trust created by a broker-dealer. This trust, in turn, (a) issues floating rate certificates typically paying short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties in amounts equal to some fraction of the deposited bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) issues an inverse floating rate certificate (sometimes referred to as an “inverse floater”) to an investor (such as a Fund) interested in gaining investment exposure to a long-term municipal bond. The income received by the holder of the inverse floater varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to the floating rate certificates’ holders, and in most circumstances the holder of the inverse floater bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk. The holder of the inverse floater typically also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the underlying bond’s value. Hence, an inverse floater essentially represents an investment in the underlying bond on a leveraged basis.
 
Leverage: Using borrowed money to invest in securities or other assets.
 
Leverage-Adjusted Duration: Duration is a measure of the expected period over which a bond’s principal and interest will be paid, and consequently is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond’s or bond Fund’s value to changes when market interest rates
 
 
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change. Generally, the longer a bond’s or Fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or Fund will change as interest rates change. Leverage-adjusted duration takes into account the leveraging process for a Fund and therefore is longer than the duration of the Fund’s portfolio of bonds.
 
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Classification Average: Calculated using the returns of all closed-end funds in this category for each period as follows: 6-month, 46 funds; 1-year, 46 funds; 5-year, 46 funds; and 10-year, 27 funds. Lipper returns account for the effects of management fees and assume reinvestment of dividends, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. The Lipper average is not available for direct investment.
 
Market Yield (also known as Dividend Yield or Current Yield): An investment’s current annualized dividend divided by its current market price.
 
Net Asset Value (NAV): The net market value of all securities held in a portfolio.
 
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: The market value of one share of a mutual fund or closed-end fund. For a Fund, the NAV is calculated daily by taking the Fund’s total assets (securities, cash, and accrued earnings), subtracting the Fund’s liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
 
Pre-Refunding: Pre-Refunding, also known as advanced refundings or refinancings, is a procedure used by state and local governments to refinance municipal bonds to lower interest expenses. The issuer sells new bonds with a lower yield and uses the proceeds to buy U.S. Treasury securities, the interest from which is used to make payments on the higher-yielding bonds. Because of this collateral, pre-refunding generally raises a bond’s credit rating and thus its value.
 
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Arizona and Texas Municipal Bond Indexes: Are unlever-aged, market value-weighted indexes designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade municipal bond markets in Arizona and Texas, respectively. The index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
 
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index: An unleveraged, market value-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the tax-exempt, investment-grade U.S. municipal bond market. The index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but do not reflect any applicable sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
 
Structural Leverage: Structural Leverage consists of preferred shares or debt issued by the fund. Both of these are part of a fund’s capital structure. Structural leverage is sometimes referred to as “’40 Act Leverage” and is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
 
Taxable-Equivalent Yield: The yield necessary from a fully taxable investment to equal, on an after-tax basis, the yield of a municipal bond investment.
 
Zero Coupon Bond: A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the bond comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the bond at issuance and the par value of the bond at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon bonds generally are more volatile than the market prices of bonds that pay interest periodically.
 
 
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Notes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Other Useful Information
 
 
Board of Directors/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 Fund 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 Fund used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen Investments toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com.
 
You may also obtain this and other Fund information directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC may charge a copying fee for this information. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov or in person at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call the SEC at (202) 942-8090 for room hours and operation. You may also request Fund information by sending an e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC’s Public References Section at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549.
 
CEO Certification Disclosure
 
Each Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
 
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.
 
Common and Preferred Share Information
 
Each Fund intends to repurchase and/or redeem shares of its own common and/or auction rate preferred 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 and/or redeemed shares of their common and/or auction rate preferred stock as shown in the accompanying table.
 
 
Common Shares 
Preferred Shares 
Fund 
Repurchased 
Redeemed 
NAZ 
1,115 
NFZ 
NKR 
NXE 
NTX 
 
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
 
 
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 $210 billion of assets as of June 30, 2011.
 
Find out how we can help you.
 
To learn more about how the products and services of Nuveen Investments may be able to help you meet your financial goals, talk to your financial advisor, or call us at (800) 257-8787. Please read the information provided carefully before you invest. Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment carefully. Where applicable, be sure to obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other relevant information. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your securities representative or Nuveen Investments, 333 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
 
Learn more about Nuveen Funds at: www.nuveen.com/cef
 

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Chicago, IL 60606
www.nuveen.com
 
 
ESA-D-0811D

 
 

 
 
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable to this filing.

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

(a) See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.

(b) Not applicable.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable.

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

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

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

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

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

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.

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

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

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

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


 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES

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

(Registrant) Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3

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

Date: November 7, 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: November 7, 2011

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

Date: November 7, 2011